He popped the question…and you said “YES”!!! CONGRATULATIONS! Once the rush of joy simmers down (just a tad) you may be thinking, “what do I do now?” There’s so much to do and you’ve never done this before, right? Relax, we’re here to help you navigate this most amazing, surreal, romantic time in your life. Here’s what to do after you get engaged.
TELL YOUR FAMILY & BESTIES
Before you post the ring selfie, let your closest friends and family in on the news. We recommend taking a few days to bask in the glow of your proposal before bringing anyone else to the party. Once you let the cat out of the bag, you’ll likely be bombarded with excited congrats as well as lots of advice, like it or not.
ANNOUNCE IT TO THE WORLD
Go ahead and splurge with a lovely manicure….after all you want your hands to look their best when showing off your gorgeous engagement ring! Don’t forget to include a sweet photo (or more) of the two of you. Whether you choose to post photos only or share your love story with words is up to you. Either way, expect to get a LOT of messages, comment, texts and calls. This is a whirlwind of love and excitement. Enjoy it.
BRAINSTORM BEFORE JUMPING IN
I know it will be really hard to hold back, but take a little break and brainstorm before jumping right into wedding planning. Whether you’ve been dreaming about (ehem, planning) your wedding since you were a little girl or never really gave it any thought, you’ll want to explore what the you of today, and your fiancé would like your wedding day to feel like.
Hometown celebration, destination wedding or intimate elopement or something in between? The possibilities are limited only by your imagination (and budget). Once you know what town, island or country you want to say your “I DO” in, then let’s jump in and get started!
DECIDE ON YOUR BRIDAL PARTY
Will you have bridesmaids and groomsmen? Best friends and family members are the most common selections for a bridal party, but how many? That’s totally up to you and your sweetie to decide – and no, you don’t have to choose the same number of attendants. When you have finalized your list, each of you can plan a get together to pop the question to your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Not traditional? No problem, more and more modern couples are choosing to skip the official wedding party all together.
CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING DATE AND VENUE
These two tasks go hand-in-hand, because the venue of your dreams may not be available for your preferred wedding date. This is a great time to explore flexibility! You may need to compromise on date in order to get the venue you prefer OR, you may choose between a few potential venues based upon their availability of your chosen wedding date. If you are beginning planning early enough then the chance of your favorite venue being available for your chosen wedding date is very good! If you are wanting to get married sooner, then we cross our fingers (and toes) that the stars will align in your favor on both date and location. Keep in mind, if you’ve chosen a “popular” wedding date such as special numbers (5-25-25 for instance) then the earlier you start, the more likely your date will be available. Not sure how to even begin locating your dream wedding venue? Read on for more tips…
HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER
Planning a Destination Wedding? Do yourself a favor and hire a local (to the area) wedding planner to guide you and help make your wedding dreams come true. Their expertise, vendor relations and wealth of knowledge of all things wedding will be a blessing to a frazzled, busy bride-to-be. Worried about how that will affect your budget? You’re not alone…but all of our past clients swear having a professional planner by their side throughout the process and seeing them through the wedding day was worth every penny and more!
INSURE YOUR RING
Don’t forget to insure your engagement ring! We don’t like to think about it, but mishaps happen. We’ve heard many stories of lost rings (left on the bathroom sink in a public place; slipped off the finger in the cool water of the ocean, lake or pool; fell off while doing the dishes and down the drain it went. Yikes. Protect your precious investment now and for years to come.
ENJOY IT
At times, planning a wedding can be stressful and maybe not as much fun as you anticipated. That’s your sign to relax, take a break and reconnect with your significant other and group of friends. Remember, this is supposed to be fun, not causing you to loose sleep. Ultimately, your wedding day is about the love you two share and should be a reflection of who you are. Lean on your wedding planner or besties to bounce idea off of and regain your balance if you’re feeling stressed. Make a date night with your love. Eat healthy, get exercise and fresh air and find the joy in all of the little moments before you become man and wife.
Your destination wedding is going to be so gorgeous and memorable! The beautiful beaches and weather are going to create a day you’ll never forget. All of these tips will help create the wedding of your dreams! Need a helping hand? We’d love to help you plan your Perfect Wedding! Reach out to us to learn more about how we can make your wedding planning less stressful and way more fun!
