After you have chosen a wedding date...

...the first thing you should look for is a place to hold the ceremony and reception. Many couples are leaning towards the all-inclusive resorts, such as country clubs, event facilities and outdoor venues (like those with a big tent set up nearby the ceremony). Admittedly, this is much easier on all of the vendors, the guests and the people involved in the planning of your wedding. It takes much more coordination and thorough organization to plan a multi-site function than a one-stop spot.

TIP - Choose the Photographer Right Away After Reserving the Date and Place to Hold the Ceremony and/or Reception

The second thing you must do is secure the most important vendors, like the wedding photographer, entertainment and the person who will be marrying you (No, not your fianc, silly), the minister, priest or notary. The longer you wait, the slimmer those choices will be. Although this guide is about finding your photographer, many of these tips can be applied in finding other necessary suppliers who will also share part in your special day.

TIP - Waiting Too Long Will Leave You With Slim Pickings