Over the last few weeks, I’ve had maybe a dozen emails or calls for various November dates, all of them Saturdays. I’ve been booked for some of those nights for the best part of a year.
It doesn’t matter if you need a DJ, a band, a venue, a photographer – once you find the right one, book them then relax. November and December usually sees DJs and venues booked solid with end of year corporate celebrations, and of course January through April are exceptionally busy months being considered “peak wedding season”. From a biased point of view, the DJ or band are often one of the last considerations (photographer, venue, celebrant, even cars often booked before entertainment).
Once you come across something or someone you like the look of, book it, make it happen, and then finalise the little details closer to the time. The only downside might be the “what if they go out of business?” question, so deal with reputable operators with plenty of positive history whenever possible. Unfortunately there really is no way to STOP someone going out of business though (just look at the finance companies of late!).
On the positive side, the more professionals you have booked, the more “experts” you have available to call on for tips and advice.
It’s never too early to plan ahead!