the myth 5:
“It’s June, and I’m getting
married on December.
So, I’ll book a venue
on September, or,
October, or maybe
later when everything
is done.”
THE TRUTH
That’s a bad idea! A Reception Venue and the Church, should be
number one on your list of must-find-ASAP. Remember that you have
limiting factors.
Let’s say, technically, there are hundreds and thousands of churches
and venues in the Philippines. But, if you’re from Luzon, and you’re not
planning a destination wedding, then you are limited to Luzon churches.
That is limiting factor number one. Or, furthermore, you just want a church
within your area, and hopefully near the reception. Which, you haven’t
figured out yet, right? Then, there’s the question of which of the nearby
churches and venues can actually accommodate your guests… Which
offers the services and amenities you need? Which can you afford? And
just when you think the list of limiting factors, there’s still one more thing.
Is the day still available?
That is the question you don’t want answered with a “No.”. Otherwise,
you are back to square one, which Luzon or Visayas or Mindanao churches
are out there? And so on.
To avoid this cycle of finding a church or venue and not being able to
book it, again and again, being early is the best policy!
If you don’t want to end up with your second or third choice, book early.
Six months before, or if you can, book a year early. This is especially true
for ‘popular’ churches which are always fully booked way ahead of time.
- April Tong,
The Wedding Digest