If you're newly engaged, what next?
The all important question has been asked, you've said yes, your family have been told and your relationship status on Social Media has been updated and you are officially engaged!
But now what?
Getting married is exciting and should be one of the happiest times of your life, but planning a wedding can be overwhelming, and a bit stressful. Sometimes knowing what to do first or deciding on what you want your wedding to look like can be the trickiest bit, particularly if there's lots of people who think they are helping by making suggestions!
I've put together a few suggestions, which might help.
1. Decide what you want.
· It might sound obvious, but make sure that you are both on the same page when it comes to what you want for a wedding.
· Do you want to get to get married in a church? On a beach? Do you want a big wedding or something more intimate? It might be one of you has always envisaged a theme wedding.
· Its good to decide what it is you BOTH want for your wedding day, so that you're planning for the same thing.
2. Set a budget.
· Getting married can be expensive, so start out by setting a budget, know if family members are planning on contributing or paying for some element.
· Once you know what your budget is, it's easier to sort out the details of your special day.
3. Plan and research.
· Take time to visit local wedding fairs and different venues, see what's on offer locally. Sometimes what you think you want isn't what you end up with, because something else blows you away!
· By visiting various wedding venues and fairs, it might that you are able to get a discount on some things or take advantage of special offers that are sometimes available at these events.
4. Give yourself time.
· Give yourself enough time to plan everything and try not to leave everything till the last minute (sounds obvious right?)
· Most things wedding related can booked up months (even years in advance) so if you've set your heart on having a certain venue, band or maybe even celebrant, then make sure you stand the best chance of having the wedding of your dreams by planning in advance.
· To give you an idea of timelines, I've put together a free checklist which you can download here it'll help keep you on track in the 12 months leading up to your wedding.
5. Remember your why!
· I guarantee that at some point during the planning phase, you will fall out with someone.... your partner, a member of your family, your Maid of Honour, your best man, the venue..... you will shout at someone!
· You will feel stressed, you'll wonder why on earth you're doing this. That's all totally natural, but always keep in mind your "why."
· Why you want to get married, why you love the person you're marrying and why ultimately it'll all be worth it!
· My top tip.... when it feels a bit overwhelming, go off together and do something totally un-wedding related, that's fun and will give you the chance to relax and be yourselves.
If you have just gotten engaged and you're starting to plan your wedding, and you'd like to talk to me about being your wedding celebrant, then please contact me, either by emailing me katiethecelebrant@gmail.com or completing the form.
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