Oh no, you're probably fine. I started emailing her and confirmed she was available on my wedding date about 10 months prior to my wedding. Other than that, there was barely any communication with her until about 1 month before the wedding. At that time, she confirmed pricing, what time we'd meet, and location at the hotel, etc...I didn't pay her until the day of, in U.S. dollars. If you're serious about booking her though I would confirm she is available on your wedding day so she can mark it in her calender. She'll also have you send her backa questionnaire, pictures of yourself, and pictures of makeup that you like so she knows what you want on your wedding day :-) - Nicole