You\u2019re engaged!<\/i> Congratulations!<\/p>\n
Now what?<\/b><\/p>\n
It can be overwhelming, we know. But we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/b> There are some things that are best to get done immediately and others that you don\u2019t necessarily have to tackle too quickly. You may wake up feeling like you have to plan your entire wedding in a day but, fear not, that\u2019s not even close to reality.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re narrowing down the \u201cbig ones\u201d to 10 things that you need to do as soon as you get engaged. Don\u2019t sweat the small stuff, instead, we urge you to enjoy the engagement including all of the festivities and planning that comes with being a bride (or a groom)!<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t blast it on Facebook and Instagram without telling your family and closest friends first. And shy away from just texting the news too. If you can celebrate and tell everyone in person, do that, and at the very least, make a phone call before they hear it from someone else.<\/p>\n
This is one of the most important and special moments of your lives and it\u2019s important that you treat it as such! You\u2019ll get the most heartwarming congratulations as well, making it extra special.<\/p>\n
Take a moment to yourselves and revel in the moment. Grab a glass of champagne and cheers to the new step in your lives! Before you get caught up in all of the hustle and bustle of wedding planning, make sure you take time to celebrate this step and not just skip over this part of it all.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d like, a part of that celebration could include an engagement party. This could be a surprise where you throw something together yourselves and wow everyone with the news or your bestie may want to plan it.<\/p>\n
The first step to showing off that gorgeous rock is to make sure the ring actually fits! Get it sized correctly on your finger. The last thing you\u2019ll want is for you not to be able to watch it shimmer and shine because it falls off or is too small. And you don\u2019t want to lose it either.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t worry, it won\u2019t take long. Just find yourself a trusted jeweler and then bring it in!<\/p>\n
First things first, when do you want to get married? Think about the season and then start sorting out what dates fit best with your vision. Even if you pick a date range, that will help move along the entire process.<\/p>\n
You may want to chat with your family members and closest friends as well. This is especially important for any destination weddings because you want your people to have the availability to come!<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve picked a date – or date range – you can start scoping out venues. This about how big your guest list will be and what kind of budget to anticipate. First, sit down and talk about what each of you wants in a venue and then start searching!<\/p>\n
Also, invite your moms and dads to do this with you. It\u2019s a great way to have a family get involved – especially if they\u2019re helping out with the finances.<\/p>\n
Start envisioning your big day and gather clips and photos for yourself. By collecting this bout of inspiration, you\u2019ll be able to explain and show planners and other vendors exactly what you have in mind.<\/p>\n
Use Pinterest, create an album on your phone, or just cut out bits from magazines that you love. Just start looking at ideas to spark your own!<\/p>\n
Before you dive into all the ins and outs of the big day, it\u2019s important that you start talking about a budget. Whether you\u2019re paying for the wedding yourself or your parents are chipping in, you want to make sure you have something in mind that creates a limit.<\/p>\n
Talk about your priorities and what\u2019s most important to you when it comes to the celebration. This way, things don\u2019t get out of hand and no one gets uncomfortable.<\/p>\n
Yes, we\u2019re talking about your ring. You should make sure that your new beauty is protected from damage, theft, and \u201cwait, where\u2019s my ring?\u201d moments. There are various insurance agents that can help you with this and the cost is minimal!<\/p>\n