Yeah, I just went to a Bridal Fair this weekend and everyone was shocked that I was already planning my wedding for Feb/Mar 2009. I was shocked that anyone would wait until the last minute to book people. I guess I'm playing it way safe by requesting to book my venue, caterer, florist, hairdresser, etc. ahead. I just figure, what could it hurt to have everything in place? But they kind of acted like I was a waste of time to deal with since the wedding was still a ways off. It was annoying. So I commend you for planning ahead. Just remember, us early planners are the ones that get first pick! lol.