Lesson No. 1

Choosing the perfect wedding date depends on various factors. It may be meaningful to the couple, or dictated by feng shui, or simply looks good (i.e. July 7, 2007) or for whatever reason depending on the whims of the couple. The past week has taught me that no matter how long and how deep you’ve searched your soul for the alleged perfect date, chances are, you will not get it. No matter how steadfast your resolve to marry on a particular date is, all these will dissolve on day you look for a venue. The only way you can secure your choice wedding date is if you book your venue at least four years before you marry. THIS IS NOT A JOKE. One of the places we looked at, and fell in love with (it’s reasonable prices didn’t hurt either!), is fully booked (meaning all Saturdays, Sundays and Fridays) until 2010! The only available date is Black Saturday….. Now, all B and I want is to find a nice venue, that can accommodate our wedding within the range of time that we have settled on. (Our range spans 2 months). Lesson 1: There is only one perfect wedding date, the date when your venue of choice can accommodate your wedding.