What’s next after popping the question?
Getting engaged is like winning the happiness lottery—pure joy and butterflies for your future together! And guess what? It’s finally time to unleash your inner wedding planner and craft the wedding of your wildest dreams! So, let’s dive into what to do after that magical “yes!” to your forever partner!
First, take a moment to celebrate this significant milestone with your partner, family, and friends. It's important to cherish the joy and love that comes with this new chapter in your life. Once you've had a chance to bask in the excitement, you can start thinking about the wedding planning process.
Here are some helpful steps to guide you:
Select a Season & Year: Decide on a rough timeframe for your wedding. Consider the season, the year, the weather, and any significant dates that are meaningful to you both.
Budget Planning: Discuss and establish a budget. This will help you determine the scale of your wedding and guide your decisions moving forward.
Create a Guest List: Begin drafting a guest list to get an idea of how many people you would like to invite. This will also influence your choice of venue.
Choose a Venue: Once you created a budget, a basic guest list and picked a season and year for your wedding, start researching venues that fit your vision and budget. Popular venues can book up quickly, so it's a good idea to start this process early.
Hire a Wedding Planner: Consider hiring a wedding planner to help bring your vision to life and alleviate some of the stress and navigate the planning process.
Select Your Wedding Party: Choose the friends and family you want to stand by your side on your big day. This is a special and meaningful decision. You will need to know how many people you plan to have on each side to book some of your vendors so this is good to get out of the way early on.
Begin Dress Shopping: Start looking for your wedding attire. Whether it's a traditional gown, a suit, or something unique, give yourself plenty of time to find the perfect ensemble.
Create a Wedding Website & Register for Gifts: Create a wedding website where you can share all the most important details with your friends and family leading up to the wedding and don’t forget to also create a gift registry (which can be added to your wedding website) to guide your guests in selecting gifts that will be meaningful and useful for your new life together.
Plan Engagement Photos: Once you select your perfect photographer for your wedding day, make sure to capture this special time in your relationship with an engagement photo session. These photos can be used for save-the-dates and wedding websites and will give you a chance to connect with the human behind the camera so you feel more comfortable being photographed on your wedding day.
Enjoy Each Other: Amidst all the planning, make sure to set aside time to enjoy each other’s company and remember why you’re taking this beautiful step together. Remember, while planning your wedding is important, focusing on the love and partnership you’re building is what truly matters.
Embrace the journey, and don't forget to take a moment to breathe and appreciate the love and support surrounding you. If you have any questions or need more guidance, feel free to reach out to me. I would love to help you on your wedding planning journey!
Happy planning!
<3 Naticia
