September 11

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Ashley Keleman

Tip of the Day: Always try to secure your venue before completing any other wedding tasks so that you can make a realistic budget around it. "After you've secured your venue, you'll have a better idea of what else you'll need; some venues have in-house audio visual, lighting, staging, dance floors etc; some even come with tables and chairs," says Sara Fried, Owner of Fête Nashville.

Plus, check out Exactly When to Book Each Vendor (and Why).