Why Should You Update Your Vendors 6 Months From Wedding Weekend?
The Importance of Updating Your Vendor List
Planning a wedding is a journey filled with big dreams and lots of moving parts — and staying on top of communication is key to bringing it all together. One of the most critical moments in your planning timeline? The six-month mark. This is when your wedding vision starts to crystallize, and it’s the perfect time to check in and update your wedding vendors. Here’s why updating your vendors six months out matters — and how it sets the stage for a seamless wedding day.
1. Confirming Availability & Commitments
By this point, you’ve likely booked most of your vendors — but now is the time to re-confirm all those details. Checking in ensures everyone is still on board and aware of the latest plans. Think of it as your first major checkpoint — it helps prevent miscommunication later on and gives your vendors a heads-up to block out time and resources for you.
2. Sharing Your Evolving Vision
Your wedding style may have shifted since you first booked your vendors. Maybe you’ve decided on a more modern color palette, swapped ceremony locations, or reimagined your floral inspiration. Six months out is the perfect time to bring your vendors into that evolving vision. The more they know, the better they can tailor their services to reflect you.
3. Aligning on Logistics
Now’s the time to start discussing timelines, layouts, and must-have moments. Photographers, caterers, DJs, and rental companies all rely on knowing your rough schedule to do their best work. Giving them insight now helps prevent last-minute surprises — and ensures your day flows exactly how you imagined.
4. Avoiding Rush Fees and Availability Issues
Some decisions — like rentals, specialty items, or custom signage — require lead time. By sharing updates early, your vendors can advise you on deadlines and help you avoid rush fees, limited stock, or scheduling conflicts. Planning ahead keeps your options wide open.
5. Strengthening Your Relationships
A strong planning partnership is built on communication. Reaching out at the six-month mark shows you’re proactive and invested in collaboration. It gives your vendor team time to offer suggestions, flag potential issues, and start preparing for your day with intention.
When we manage weddings, one of our priorities is vendor communication. At the six-month point, we help you touch base with each vendor, align details, and make sure everyone is moving in the same direction. It’s one of the many ways we keep your planning stress-free and your wedding day running smoothly.
If you’re six months out (or getting close), now’s the time to reconnect and realign. Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime moment — and making space for these early conversations is one of the best investments you can make in the process.
