proposalYou’ve been waiting for this moment. Wow, you’re getting married and have an engagement ring. It seems impossible, but it’s actually happening. Whether you like it or not, the minutes, hours, days, and weeks that follow that proposal will undoubtedly be chaotic. There are numerous things to consider, numerous persons to get in touch with, and numerous tasks to complete. Do not feel overpowered. You have plenty of time to make plans for the future, but if you’re anything like most newly engaged individuals, you’ll be eager to tell your pals and get started on the real wedding preparations right away.
Where do you begin, then? As long as you do the immediate to-dos, there is no set order to follow. The best kind of stress is committing the rest of your life to the person you love. It is both terrifying and amazing. But it’s a huge, huge milestone, and we promise that organizing a wedding together is the cherry on top.
Call Your Parents
Also, your best friend and siblings (unless you are keeping your engagement under wraps for a while). Give them a call and let them know the good news since social media is the last place they should learn about your new status. It’s possible that your parents have been patiently waiting by the phone for your call and already know what’s going on.
Get a Manicure
For the next few weeks, everybody will be focusing on your hands, therefore your manicure better be flawless. Alternatively, if you want a more natural appearance, make sure your nails are well-kept and shaped. Otherwise, your lovely engagement ring won’t be getting as much attention from friends as your cracked nail paint. Not cool.
Post a ring picture
After all, a picture speaks a thousand words. Open up that Instagram if you’re prepared to announce your engagement to the world. To spread the love, take a selfie with your engagement ring or a cute photo of you and your fiancé. Even better—if the proposal itself was captured on camera. There is nothing better than that expression of surprise. Don’t forget to make it official on Facebook as well.
Time to say ‘Cheers!!”
Invite your closest friends and family to join you for a celebratory drink, or if you prefer, go on a special date alone. You should definitely toast to the fact that you are engaged.
Take a Breather
Don’t begin organizing your wedding right soon. Spend a week or two just enjoying the moment and letting the news truly sink in. You’ll experience enough stress during the following 12 (or so) months to last a lifetime, we promise.
Think About a Date
If you’re wanting to get married in the next year or two, it’s a good idea to start thinking about dates now because the most popular wedding dates and locations get booked far in advance. To find out if there are any possible conflicts, find out what works for both of your families.
Research Wedding Venues
Keep in mind that you can’t schedule a date until you’ve chosen your ideal location! Conduct some online research first, or if you already have a location in mind, contact to learn more about the cost and availability.
Determine your Wedding Size
Being in agreement on this one is crucial, whether you decide to go big or keep it little. If it’s important to either of you or if your family will be paying the price, get their opinion. You can commit to a venue once you’ve decided on a general guest count and budget (more on that later).
Discuss a Budget
Unfortunately, nobody enjoys talking about money; nonetheless, money does speak. It might be a bit weird. Yet, this is a conversation that needs to be had, either between you and your spouse or between you, your spouse, and the parents, before you can really move forward with any of your wedding arrangements.
Gather Inspiration
To gather images of your preferred wedding components, make a Pinterest board, Google Doc, Instagram album, or folder on your PC. For the sake of order, keep it to yourself, or show it to your mother, fiancé, friends, wedding planner, and anyone else you choose.
Choose Who Will Be In The Bridal Party
How many guys or bridesmaids do you each want? Are even numbers required or are odd numbers acceptable? Do either of you (or both of you) desire a best man or best woman? Will you have a best man or maid of honor? You must talk about these issues before one of you starts proposing to pals, regardless of what.
Scout for Planners and Vendors
If you’re thinking about hiring a professional planner to assist with the logistics and décor, get recommendations from people you know and conduct some online research. Next, schedule some interviews. A wedding planner is absolutely priceless just for the vendor referrals.
You Could Plan an Engagement Party
There is no obligation to host an engagement party, but if you do, keep the following in mind: Do you want to organize it yourself or give your parents or pals the reins? Would you want to host it quietly at your house or in a friend’s backyard? Which would you prefer: renting a venue for a catered meal or everyone meeting up at your favorite pub for drinks? In either case, simply be sure to act in a way that suits your relationship’s tone.
Relax!
Do something enjoyable by yourselves. Whatever floats your boat and brings out the kid in you both, whether it be mini golf, bowling, ice skating, or a trip to the beach. Try to find the humor in things and take some time to laugh, reconnect, and remember why you’re getting married in the first place. Wedding planning can be incredibly stressful from the beginning.