How Far in Advance Should You Book Wedding Entertainment?
Once you have secured your wedding venue, your attention will quickly turn to everything that will make the day feel special. Wedding entertainment is an important part of that planning, but how far in advance should you book it?
The simple answer is: as early as you can, particularly if your wedding falls on a popular date.
When Should You Start Looking for Wedding Entertainment?
Ideally, you should begin researching and booking your wedding entertainment around 12 to 18 months before your wedding. This gives you the best selection of suppliers and plenty of time to find entertainment that suits your venue, guests and budget.
Popular suppliers can become booked well in advance, especially for Saturday weddings between May and September. Bank holiday weekends and memorable dates can also fill quickly.
If your wedding is two or three years away, it is not too early to make an enquiry. Securing your chosen supplier early means one less thing to worry about as the wedding gets closer.
Can You Book Wedding Entertainment Six Months Before?
Yes, you may still find some excellent options around six months before your wedding. Availability will depend on your date, location and the type of entertainment you want.
Midweek weddings, winter celebrations and Sunday weddings often offer more flexibility. However, if you have something specific in mind, leaving it until the final few months could mean your first-choice supplier is no longer available.
It is always worth asking, even for a last-minute wedding. Occasionally, dates remain available or become free following a cancellation.
Why Does Wedding Entertainment Get Booked So Early?
Many wedding entertainment businesses can only attend one event each day. Once a date has been reserved, they may be unable to accept another booking, even when the events are close together.
Portable mini golf also involves more than simply delivering the course. Time is needed to travel to the venue, unload, create a suitable layout, set everything up safely and return later to pack it away. Limiting the number of bookings ensures every course is prepared properly and receives the attention it deserves.
When Should You Book Wedding Mini Golf?
We recommend contacting Pop-Up Putts as soon as you have confirmed your wedding date and venue.
Our portable wedding mini golf is especially popular for spring and summer weddings, when it can be enjoyed during the drinks reception and throughout the afternoon. It provides something fun for guests to do while photographs are being taken and helps people of different ages get to know one another.
Booking early gives you time to choose between our six-hole and nine-hole wedding packages and discuss optional personalised touches. It also allows us to plan the most suitable setup and collection arrangements with you and your venue.
What Information Will Your Entertainment Supplier Need?
You do not need to have every detail finalised before making an enquiry. Most suppliers will initially need:
Your wedding date
The name and location of your venue
Your approximate number of guests
Your ceremony and reception timings, if known
Whether the entertainment will be indoors or outdoors
Details such as your first-dance time or final course location can usually be confirmed closer to the wedding.
What Should You Check Before Booking?
Before paying a deposit, check exactly what the price includes. Ask about delivery, setup, collection, hire duration and what will happen if the weather changes.
You should also confirm that the supplier has suitable public liability insurance and can provide any documents required by your venue.
Pop-Up Putts can be set up indoors or outdoors on a suitable flat surface, making it a flexible entertainment option for the unpredictable British weather.
Don’t Wait Until Everything Else Is Finalised
Couples sometimes delay booking entertainment because they have not yet completed their timetable or chosen every wedding detail. However, waiting could mean losing your preferred date.
You can usually secure your entertainment first and confirm the finer arrangements later. It is much easier to adjust timings than to find an unavailable supplier at short notice.
Check Your Wedding Date with Pop-Up Putts
Planning a wedding in Hampshire or across the South Coast? Pop-Up Putts provides beautifully presented portable mini golf for weddings, with six-hole and nine-hole packages available.
Our course is suitable for a wide range of ages and can keep guests entertained during the drinks reception, photographs and throughout the afternoon.
Check your date with Pop-Up Putts today and secure unforgettable entertainment for your wedding guests.