How far in advance should I book the wedding venue?

If we are waiting for two years before we get married, how far in advance should I look at/book the venue?

Question Asked: 5/02/2025

Wedding Date: 28/02/2025

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Coral Sea Resort

(27) · Whitsundays

Posted: 6/02/2025

Congratulations on your engagement, that is super exciting! We can plan your wedding in 4 weeks, however we do find most couples will book 12-18 months in advance. Did you have a date in mind?  

If you would like us to provide a detailed quote, please do reach out. 

Thanks, Anna Johnston

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Melbourne Boat Weddings

(4) · Melbourne

Posted: 6/02/2025

Hi, to ensure availability on your preffered date, best to book in as early as possible to avoid dissapointment.

Parkwood Weddings

(34) · Gold Coast

Posted: 6/02/2025

Great Question! 

Parkwood Weddings  are currently only accepting wedding bookings for 2025 and 2026 . We would never normally book more than 2 years in advance as prices can change with cpi increases to Food and Beverage as well our our amazing suppliers with work within our packages also may review and increase their prices eg.Accomodation Cost , Transport, Florists etc......

Please note peak season is normally March  - May and September  - October these are usually the dates that sell out first . January, February ( Storm Season) and June & July ( Winter) are off peak. Although I LOVE winter time on the Gold Coast as to be honest there is normally less chance of rain and its so nice and cool  men are wearing full suits.

If you do have a particular date in mind eg. 26.06.2026 ( You might love the numbers ) . You wont be alone as alot of couples are drawn to dates like this as it might be easy to remember , like it for numerology etc...I think I have heard everything under the Sun. 

Also every couple is different  some are so excited after getting engaged they want to plan and organise everything straight away ( 1.5  - 2 years ahead) . Other Couples are cruisy and book a venue from 3 months  - 1 year ( We cant guarantee the oriignal date you want will be available but if they are cruisey they will probably change the desired date. 

Advice to you  - Find the Venues you are interested in and send them an email  - They will let you know if they can accept the booking .

Hope this helped ....Congratulations and Happy Wedding Planning ! 

Kind Regards,

Mel Bond from Parkwood Weddings

xoxoxo

Grampians Park Station

(16) · Victoria

Posted: 6/02/2025

 It depends on the time of year.  If you are hoping for the most popular months (March and December) then 18 months to 2 years minimum.  If you are looking for off season or mid-week then you have many more options and some weekends are still available 6 months out. 

Oaks Port Douglas Resort

(0) · Port Douglas

Posted: 6/02/2025

Congratulations on your engagement! Your wedding planning should be fun and stress free so if you have a desired date in mind its a great idea to get this booked in as soon as possible (we suggest a minimum 6months in advance). That way you can spend the rest of your time arranging the finer details without the added pressure of securing a venue.

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne - MGallery Collection

(0) · Melbourne

Posted: 6/02/2025

Hi There, 

Depending on time of year you are looking to have your wedding, we recommend booking your wedding 12-18months in advance. 

Good Luck with your wedding plans! 

Warm Regards,

Marissa 

Hotel Chadstone MGallery Melbourne 

Cherbon Waters

(45) · Queensland

Posted: 6/02/2025

We recommend booking your Venue as soon as you know your Wedding date. This will avoid disappointment if someone books before you.

Merrilla Weddings

(2) · Southern Highlands

Posted: 6/02/2025

Congratulations!

12-18 months is preferable, more so for the bride and grooms security. We aim to book in 6-8 weddings a year which gives us flexibility to book in for those last minute venue requests. 

Thank you

Merrilla Weddings

Morrisons Riverview Winery

(3) · Moama | Echuca and surrounds

Posted: 6/02/2025

Hi,

I would recommend booking ASAP to secure your date and venue. To secure your date we take a $1000 deposit, all the finer details can then be sorted closer to the big day.

If you change your mind we will do a full refund of your deposit if cancellation is made more than 120 days prior to the booking.

Kind regards,

Cameron

The Burrow

(12) · Daylesford/Macedon Ranges

Posted: 6/02/2025

Congrats on your engagement!

We usually recommend booking our venue about 12 months prior to your wedding, otherwise 18 months at the earliest ( earlier is a good idea if you aren't flexible with dates).

We have pulled together weddings in under 6 months before so anything is possible really!

Micro weddings and elopements can be book 1-6 months prior.

Hope that helps!

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