JUST GOT ENGAGED?? HERES THE RUN DOWN FOR WHAT TO DO NEXT.
You said YES!
Even reading that now, your heart probably skipped a beat, and I bet you just can't stop staring at your ring!! Being newly engaged is one of the most magical milestones in your relationship, full of love, joy, excitement and lets be real… a little bit of overwhelm. Before you start diving into picking flowers or invitation fonts, take a breath and settle down here. Enjoy a nice easy read, that will help you with your whole journey, from now, the moment of becoming a fiancé, to the moment you walk down the aisle!
1. Soak in the moment
Before anything else, pause. Celebrate the moment privately as a couple. Enjoy the engagement set up, pop a bottle, do whatever you feel is most meaningful to you both! Engagement is a milestone worth celebrating and savouring, not rushing! Then… call your people!! Let friends and family into your bubble and enjoy the glow :)
2. Get your ring insured
Boring but essential! Most people don’t get this sorted straight away, they leave it till something happens, and by that point it’s too late! Insurance can cover accidents damage, theft, loss and also loss of stones! It covers the repair or replacement of the ring, often with worldwide coverage included. For us, this is a crucial next step. Especially for the times you just don’t think you needed to prepare for. It gives you complete peace of mind!
3. Explore your wedding dreams together
I’m talking big picture kind of details! This isn’t a full plan of all the little details right away, but it is the perfect time to talk about the big questions:
What kind of wedding do you each imagine?
Big celebration? Intimate gathering? Destination wedding?
What time of year feels right?
What’s the top 3 most important things for each of you to include?
These conversations will help you come together and build the wedding that fits both of your dreams! Answering these simple questions saves so much time later down the road, but also helps you both create a joint vision that you’ll both love!
4. Setting your budget
Budgeting is definetly not the most romantic thing, but is one of the most essential! Be as open and honest as possible with each other, and remember the day is about celebrating your love, not anything else!
Ask yourselves these questions:
How much can you both contribute?
Will family members want to contribute too?
What are our top priorities?
This budget talk will guide your whole journey. It helps narrow things down, especially things like venue and guest list!
5. Guests and Venue
You don’t need a final guetslist right away, but it is important to have a rough idea of how many people you will want there! It helps you choose the right venue and also estimate costs for food, suppliers and everything in between!
The venue is also a big decision. Spend timeee looking. It’s okay to go and visit a venue 3 times to make sure it is the right one! Choosing the right one is crucial. They get booked up FAST so don’t spend too long looking! Once your budget, vision and guest list are in place, it’s the perfect time to start exploring where you can get married.
These are my top 5 things to do as soon as you are engaged! I hope this blog has helped with where to start, and also given you some advice you wouldn't have thought of otherwise. The first steps aren’t to pile on the pressure and stress, this is to keep yourself grounded so the planning process feels intentional, exciting and most importantly, yours! Remember, your wedding is about YOUR relationship, not anyone else’s. Enjoy it all!