Why Booking Your Venue First is the Smartest Wedding Planning Move
When you first get engaged, the excitement can make you want to jump into all the wedding details at once—picking your dress, tasting cakes, creating Pinterest boards until 2 a.m. But if you want your planning process to be smooth, budget-friendly, and stress-free, there’s one step you should take before anything else: book your wedding venue.
At Rose Briar Place in Oklahoma City, we’ve hosted hundreds of weddings, and we’ve seen firsthand how couples who secure their venue early set themselves up for success. Here’s why making this your first big decision can save you time, money, and unnecessary headaches.
1. The Venue Shapes Every Other Decision
Your venue is the foundation for your wedding vision. It dictates your ceremony style, reception layout, décor needs, and even your date. Without knowing where your wedding will be, it’s difficult to make informed choices about dresses, florals, photography, or catering.
When couples book with Rose Briar Place, they instantly have a clear vision—whether it’s an intimate chapel ceremony surrounded by glowing candlelight or a garden wedding with a cascading waterfall backdrop. Everything else falls into place naturally once you have that setting secured.
2. Prime Dates Disappear Fast
The most sought-after wedding dates—especially spring and fall Saturdays—are often booked 12–18 months in advance. Waiting too long can leave you choosing between dates that aren’t ideal for you or venues that aren’t your top choice.
By booking Rose Briar Place early, you lock in your preferred date before someone else claims it. You also give yourself peace of mind knowing your biggest piece of the puzzle is secured.
3. Budget Planning Becomes Easier
Your venue is one of the largest wedding expenses, so knowing that cost upfront helps you plan the rest of your budget. With an all-inclusive venue like Rose Briar Place, you don’t just secure the space—you secure the majority of your major vendors in one package.
Our all-inclusive packages cover:
Full-day venue rental
In-house catering
Custom wedding cake
Day-of coordinator
Professional MC/DJ
Tables, chairs, linens, and décor options
By knowing these costs from day one, you avoid the stress of adding surprise vendor invoices later.
4. You’ll Save Months of Vendor Hunting
If you book a venue that only provides the space, you still have to find, hire, and coordinate your caterer, cake designer, DJ, and more. That means endless emails, contracts, and scheduling.
At Rose Briar Place, all of that is already handled. Once you book, you’re paired with our in-house team for catering, cake design, music, and coordination. We even have a list of recommended florists, photographers, and bartending services—trusted professionals who know our venue inside and out.
5. The Stress Level Drops Instantly
Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming—but not when the bulk of your vendors and your wedding day setup are handled by one experienced team. By booking Rose Briar Place first, you get the peace of mind of knowing your date is secured, your big vendors are booked, and your vision is already coming to life.
The Takeaway
If you want your wedding planning to be organized, efficient, and enjoyable, book your venue first. Not only will it set the tone for your entire day, but if you choose a venue like Rose Briar Place, you’ll also have most of your wedding essentials handled in one step.
Our motto says it best: You bring the dress, we do the rest! (Almost).
