So You"re Getting Married - Now What?
Getting engaged is a big decision.
Many couples do not plan beyond it and once they make the big announcement, they find themselves wondering what to do next.
Here are a few tips on how to get your wedding planning started without getting too stressed out or confused.
First, take the time to enjoy being engaged.
If you jump right into the wedding planning, you may feel overwhelmed.
Remember to stop and enjoy the entire point of the matter - you're going to be together for the rest of your lives.
Be romantic, enjoy yourselves, and stop to smell the roses.
Then, make sure you notify the right people.
Start with your immediate family and friends, or they'll feel left out.
It can be easy to forget about the rest of the world when you've just decided to get married.
Ideally, you should tell people close to you about the wedding in person.
Get a wedding journal.
This will let you jot down all those ideas that come to your mind and are easily forgotten.
Don't set anything in stone yet - just daydream a little and see what comes to the surface.
Set the date for your nuptials carefully.
Make sure it doesn't conflict with any major holidays, or plans for people that you really want to have there.
A Spring wedding ceremony is traditional, but consider another season if you want to avoid competition for wedding locations and services.
There's a lot of tight scheduling going on at that time of year, because this is when everyone gets married.
Set the tone of your wedding before you get started.
Consult with your groom to find out whether they want a big wedding reception and ceremony or a small one.
This will affect all your planning to come, and will keep you from having a nasty surprise with the wedding half planned.
Make a budget early.
Weddings are expensive, and costs can mount up fast.
Be sure to set your budget before you start buying things for the wedding.
Be realistic, and save in advance if you need to.
The other important thing to do is to stick to your budget.
It's no use saying you'll stay below a certain expenditure limit if you're easily tempted to spend more.
Shop around before making your budget, so you'll know about how much everything you want for your wedding will cost, and you'll have an easier time setting a reasonable spending limit.
Make sure you have support.
Planning your wedding ceremony and reception alone can be tiring and stressful.
Your family and friends can help you with the planning and take a little bit of stress off.
Also consider getting help from online forums, professionals, and wedding magazines.
Just make sure that your helpers don't take over!
Many couples do not plan beyond it and once they make the big announcement, they find themselves wondering what to do next.
Here are a few tips on how to get your wedding planning started without getting too stressed out or confused.
First, take the time to enjoy being engaged.
If you jump right into the wedding planning, you may feel overwhelmed.
Remember to stop and enjoy the entire point of the matter - you're going to be together for the rest of your lives.
Be romantic, enjoy yourselves, and stop to smell the roses.
Then, make sure you notify the right people.
Start with your immediate family and friends, or they'll feel left out.
It can be easy to forget about the rest of the world when you've just decided to get married.
Ideally, you should tell people close to you about the wedding in person.
Get a wedding journal.
This will let you jot down all those ideas that come to your mind and are easily forgotten.
Don't set anything in stone yet - just daydream a little and see what comes to the surface.
Set the date for your nuptials carefully.
Make sure it doesn't conflict with any major holidays, or plans for people that you really want to have there.
A Spring wedding ceremony is traditional, but consider another season if you want to avoid competition for wedding locations and services.
There's a lot of tight scheduling going on at that time of year, because this is when everyone gets married.
Set the tone of your wedding before you get started.
Consult with your groom to find out whether they want a big wedding reception and ceremony or a small one.
This will affect all your planning to come, and will keep you from having a nasty surprise with the wedding half planned.
Make a budget early.
Weddings are expensive, and costs can mount up fast.
Be sure to set your budget before you start buying things for the wedding.
Be realistic, and save in advance if you need to.
The other important thing to do is to stick to your budget.
It's no use saying you'll stay below a certain expenditure limit if you're easily tempted to spend more.
Shop around before making your budget, so you'll know about how much everything you want for your wedding will cost, and you'll have an easier time setting a reasonable spending limit.
Make sure you have support.
Planning your wedding ceremony and reception alone can be tiring and stressful.
Your family and friends can help you with the planning and take a little bit of stress off.
Also consider getting help from online forums, professionals, and wedding magazines.
Just make sure that your helpers don't take over!
