Five Things to Do When You’re Newly Engaged!

Congratulations on your recent engagement! This is the time for excitement and dreaming; it's the time to tell all your friends, have a party, and just really enjoy being someone's fiancé. Once the buzz wears off, you will realize.... you have a wedding to plan. 

Planning a wedding is a process, but it's an enjoyable and fun task. However, in some cases, I often hear "I have no idea where to start". The very first thing you should do is bookmark this blog, as my previous posts cover anything from selecting your wedding theme, to wedding photography advice. You'll also want to head on over to theknot.com and sign up for their newsletter, which sends unique and cool ideas right to your inbox.

1.    Create a Timeline
A big issue with weddings is time & procrastination, and couples don't realize how quickly time can sneak-up on a person. Create a schedule, or a timetable, with strict due dates, by which you must make a decision. This will help you remain focused, and it will help you pick your wedding date if you haven't done so yet.

2.    Consider Theme & Color Ideas
Listen to your favorite music, and picture your wedding night. What do you see, what is your style? Think about the things you and your significant other love. You don't have to make a solid decision on your theme just yet, but you do want to start the brainstorm.

3.    Prepare to Pay
Determine your budget, and plan accordingly. If you want a large, expensive wedding, it's possible, I promise. Longer engagements allow more time for saving, and more anticipation for the wedding. Adjust your wedding date to match your needs, so that finances are not a burden. A couple should never sacrifice something important to them on a special day. 

4.    Go Register
Register at a myriad of your favorite stores. Sure, the shower may be a while away, but in the meantime you still have birthdays and gift-giving holidays, so you may as well let your family know what you need.

5.    Propose to Your Wedding Party
Choose your wedding party, and officially propose to your bridesmaids. The earlier you ask, the more you can get done. Have a brainstorming, DIY brunch with your bridesmaids; take their input on dress ideas.
 

 

This is most of your wedding planning in a nutshell, but there are some things you'll want to do after you say “yes” to your dress. Check out The Knot’s 10 Things to Do After You've Purchased Your Wedding Dress.