Five Things You Should Do After Getting Engaged

Sooo, you did it! You proposed, and it went well! You've come to the perfect site if you're wondering, "I'm engaged, now what?" Let's kick off your wedding planning journey! Every couple's timeline is different, but here are a few things to do before looking for a wedding planner.

• Call Your Friends and Family

Enjoy your engagement and bask in your new relationship status with the people closest to you. Flaunt that wedding ring and celebrate! Take in this joyous occasion. Who knows, maybe they were in on the plans and they're all waiting for the phone to ring. You wouldn't want these people to find out over social media or through a friend of a friend.

• Celebratory Drinks

Take a moment and process this momentous event with some bubblies with your best friends. Think of it as a teaser for your bachelor and bachelorette parties!

• Pick Your Wedding Party

From the time you ask them to be bridesmaids, maids of honor, or best men until the moment you walk down the aisle, the members of your wedding party will be by your side. Prepare the cutest bridesmaid and groomsman proposal gift boxes or go for the heartfelt, simple route. Examine those friendships and see which ones of your best friends will be there to ensure you have the most perfect wedding day!

• Decide On A Wedding Date

Your wedding date can hold special meaning for you and your partner, such as the day you two first met or your first kiss. Remember that your wedding date will set the tone for your wedding day. Do you want an indoor or outdoor wedding? What theme do you have your heart set on?

• Discuss the Wedding Budget

Although creating a budget may not sound like much fun, it's a crucial task to complete early on in the wedding planning process. Have those conversations about family contributions now. If you are paying for the wedding yourself, it's time to examine your finances.

Remember, do what you and your partner feel is right, not what you believe you should do based on the opinions of those around you. The initial stages of wedding planning can be quite stressful. Pause the planning process and focus entirely on each other and how grateful you are to be where you are right now. Congrats again!

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