5. Do your local area research
Events going on around your wedding affect the wedding itself. Is there anything that will push up prices in the area? Is the city hosting any kind of festival, sporting event, parade, or big concert? Hotels push up prices (and book up early) when there are special events in town. You may have your heart set on a specific weekend, but if all the rooms nearby are booked up because of a big event, you're risking your guests being unable to attend.
6. A holiday weekend might not be the perfect time to wed
Similar to the above, holiday weekends can cause unexpected issues, especially the ones in peak wedding season: Memorial Day, the Fourth Of July and Labor Day. It's more expensive and busier to travel at these times, and they're also popular times for people to book vacations and mini breaks. A lot of couples choose holiday weekends because they're convenient: fewer people involved in the wedding will need to book extra days off work, even if travel is involved. But this could mean some family or friends might have to choose between multiple weddings if everyone has the same idea!
