Engaged - What do we do now?
Congratulations on your engagement! You might be wondering, “What’s do we do next?” With so many options and things to do ahead, it’s we really help if you have a plan. The following will help you steer you on the path forward!
We are Engaged
What do we do now?
It’s time to share the exciting news by telling your immediate family and closest friends in person or through a heartfelt phone or video call. If you use a video call you can see their faces and show off the ring! Once you have completed this step, you can make a public announcement on social media or any other formal engagement announcement.
An engagement is always time for a joyous party celebration. Enjoy a moment to take it all in and celebrate this special occasion, with family and with all your friends, in way that you want and will enjoy.
Insurance
Insure your rings!
Most people don’t think of insuring their engagement rings, but look at the house insurance policy and it doesn’t cover them, reach out to your insurance provider to add it to your policy.
You could also explore specialised jewellery insurance options if you wish and for your wedding rings when the time comes.
Start Planning
Planning your Big Day
Now is the time to discuss your wedding plans but before diving into planning the wedding, have a conversation with yourselves about your individual needs and visions for the big day.
Look at all the different wedding themes and styles that suit you as a couple. It could be from a simple a Registry Office affair to a glamorous black-tie affair, finding the type of wedding early in the planning stages will help guide your decisions for everything else
Do you want an intimate family wedding or a bells and whistle wedding, also the type of ceremony traditional, modern, themed or something else that’s unique to you.
Financies
Financial Management:
Now we come to the financial side of the wedding, you must work to a budget, this is crucial as it guides all your wedding decisions. Always remember to leave some room for unexpected expenses that may rise along the way,
You now need to decide which priorities of your wedding are most important to you both, whether it’s the venue, the ceremony, a wedding planner, the photographer, the catering, then allocate your budget accordingly.
When in the Year
Time of year and date
Once you have decided on a figure you are willing to spend on your wedding you will need to think about the time of year and the date that you’d like to get married and whether you have a particular location that you would like. If your desired venue has limited slots available, you’ll need to have some flexibility.
Also there are times of the year a weddings is more expensive.
Remember to cover the legalities, check them out here!
Which Venue
What type of Venue
With your pre-planning and budget agreed you can now start looking at potential wedding venues, suppliers, and themes. Create a list of potential suppliers, venues, and design elements that fit in with your vision.
When considering the type of venue that you prefer and that fit your initial guest count, there’s some important considerations you must think of.
Do you want a wedding ceremony on a beach, somewhere that means something to you both, in a garden setting, in a barn venue, or in a castle etc? Make a short list by looking online and then visit the site to see if you feel that venue is the right one for you both. If you have a rough idea of the number of guests before you contact any venues, you can rule out any that aren’t suitable without wasting any time.
There’s some handy information here:
Invitations
Who do I Invite?
Now you need to start your guest list, start with a rough list that includes immediate family, close friends, and essential relatives. Always remember that the guest list may grow as you make decisions about your venue and the budget. Having a rough list will be essential for picking a venue that can accommodates your guest count and will help with getting any initial quotes too.
You can download wedding list forms online.
Vendors
Choose your Vendors
Reach out to wedding vendors such as florists photographers, caterers, and musical and/or entertainment providers. Study the reviews that other people have written about them, schedule times and appointments to discuss your needs and wants.
Always remember it's what you want not what they want, listen to their suggestions by all means, but at the end of the day it is your decision.
If they are not willing to carry out your wishes, Next!
Wedding Fairs
Go to some Wedding Fairs
Planning your wedding is a creative process, and inspiration plays a significant role. Bridal magazines, wedding websites, wedding shows and wedding fairs are a good source to collect ideas along with social media platforms like Instagram, Tik Tok and Pinterest for ideas. Create visual inspirations which can be invaluable when discussing ideas with suppliers and wedding planners.
Wedding Planners
Prospect of Planning
If the prospect of planning your wedding seems overwhelming, consider hiring a professional wedding planner. These experts have experience in setting up weddings of all sizes and styles. They can offer invaluable guidance, help you stay within budget, and ensure that your vision becomes a reality.
There are different types of wedding planners, from full-service planners who handle every detail, to day-of coordinators who manage the event’s execution. Choose the level of service that suits your needs and budget.
Down Time
Prospect of Planning
Remember that wedding planning should be an enjoyable to enable you to destress, go away for a weekend or out for a nice meal, just you time.
Do not let the to-do lists and ceremony planning overshadow the love and excitement that you share together about the upcoming wedding day.
Keep the big picture in mind – the celebration of your love and commitment.
Never forget to set aside some quiet and fun time for each other that doesn’t involve the wedding planning. We all need some down time!
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