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    MrsScottie    July 16, 2011   Washington, DC

    I'm getting married NEXT July in Washington, DC.  I've heard that hair salons book up quickly on Saturday mornings/afternoons, especially because we're in an urban area, and that I should book early.  There will be 6 of us altogether who need to get our hair done.  Is it crazy to book now?  If it's too soon, how long should I wait?  Thanks for the advice!

     
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    Charbirdie    January 1, 1992  

    I am using weddingwire.com to plan my wedding and really that is what I have been using to know when to book and buy certain things. I am getting married Nov. 13 2010 and per that website it says in July (4 months before) I should book. I don't know if this is right on track, earlier or later then other brides book but thats just what one website says...

    Maybe book 6 months prior, so January 2011? Hope this helps a tiny bite Smile

     
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    RoddyBride09    September 5, 2009   Bethlehem, PA

    If I recall correctly, I scheduled my hair appt 4 - 6 months in advance and I am glad I did because there were 3 other wedding parties there at the same time. If you know where you want to go, give them a call and see how far in advance do they allow you to make an appointment for a wedding.

     
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    Gemstone    July 2011   Cincinnati

    @MrsScottie: I'd agree that at least 4 to 6 months out.

    Love your wedding date, by the way!

     
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    Miss Chicken    August 1, 2010   Ottawa, Ontario

    I'm getting married on Sunday August 1, 2010...and I booked my appointments the beginning of last December!  I know it was quite far in advance, but many salons are closed Sundays...and leaving it later wasn't a risk worth taking!

    I would say 6 months in advance should be fine...but if you really want a specific salon, maybe speak to them about it, it doesn't hurt right?

     
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    MrsScottie    July 16, 2011   Washington, DC

    Thanks everyone!  I'm going to call today just to find out how quickly the salon I have in mind usually books up.  If they'll take my reservation now, I'll go ahead and make it.  Why not?

    One more quick question: the ceremony is going to be at 5:30.  Does it make sense for the first appointment to begin at about 11:00?  12:00?  The venue is just down the street and we aren't planning to do too many pictures beforehand.  What time should we hope to be leaving the salon?  I don't want to get my hair done too early and have it droop in the July heat.  Thoughts?

     

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