Holiday engagement? Start planning today!

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A Holiday Feeling

The holidays are the most magical time of year, with family gatherings, twinkling lights, and holiday cheer. But for couples in love around the world, it’s also one of the busiest times to get engaged!

If you’ve just accepted a marriage proposal (or are planning on it) now is the perfect time to start planning your dream wedding—and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. It may seem too early but trust us when we say that there’s nothing worse than trying to find a wedding venue, photographer or videographer at the last minute only to find out that all their dates for the entire season are already booked up!

Booking Early is Key

At Southern Palms Studio we always emphasize how important it is to book your wedding vendors as early as possible. We know couples have lots on their plate when they begin planning their big day and booking early can help alleviate some of that stress. Especially if you plan on having your wedding during peak wedding season—which runs from Feb through May and October through December here in Florida —you will want to make sure you have all your vendors locked down before those dates start filling up! That way you can focus on other details like finding a dress, deciding who will be in your bridal party and picking out invitations.

Start Looking Now!

If you haven’t chosen a venue yet, then start researching today! Look into different locations that fit within your budget and style. Consult with friends and family that may have some insight or recommendations into different venues they may have attended or heard about. Once you have narrowed down a few venues then contact them to check availability and set up an appointment to tour them in person.

Don't Forget Photography & Videography!

Once you have booked your venue then it's time to start thinking about photography and videography for your special day! We cannot emphasize enough how important it is not to wait until the last minute for these two services. Professional photographers and videographers tend to book quickly once peak engagement season kicks off, so if there are certain ones in mind then be sure to reach out early so that they can put aside a date for you before someone else does! Here at Southern Palms Studio we specialize in capturing beautiful memories of your special day with both still images and motion video footage - so give us a call now before our schedule fills up!

Congratulations and Happy Holidays

The holidays are such an exciting time filled with love, family and lots of engagement proposals! We know just how hectic it can be when planning a wedding but don’t forget one of the most important aspects - booking your venue, wedding photographer & wedding videographer ASAP before all those dates get snapped up by other couples looking forward towards their big day too.

Good luck with all of your plans and reach out when you're ready - happy holidays everyone!!

Southern Palms Studio wedding couple posing outside under holiday lights in St. Augustine, FL