You’re engaged! What’s next?
Congratulations, Lovebirds! 💍
You're ENGAGED! Cue the squeals, and... the mild panic. Take a deep breath. That flutter of "Oh my gosh, what do we do now?" is totally normal. Every couple goes through this, and guess what? You've got this!
Step 1: The Love Priority Playlist Before you spiral into a Pinterest-induced planning frenzy, pause and ask yourselves: "What makes our love story unique?" Grab two glasses of wine (or sparkling water), sit down, and individually answer this showstopper question:
"When we imagine our perfect wedding day, what are our top three non-negotiables?"
Pro tip: Make your lists separately, then compare. Maybe you're dreaming of a foodie paradise, while your partner is all about that dance floor magic. Finding your shared wedding wavelength is like creating the ultimate playlist of your relationship – and trust me, you want this mix to be fire! 🔥
Step 2: The Wedding Planning Village Weddings aren't solo missions – they're team sports. Time to assemble your dream squad:
Who's funding this love fest? Are you both working full-time rockstars? How much planning time can you realistically carve out between Netflix binges and life adulting?
Here's a not-so-secret secret: Wedding professionals are like wedding fairy godparents. They've seen it all, know all the tricks, and can turn your "OMG" moments into "Heck YES" celebrations. Sometimes, saving your sanity is worth more than saving a few dollars.
Step 3: The Date and Venue Dance Ah, the classic chicken-or-egg wedding planning dilemma. Do you pick the date first? The venue? The perfect Instagram backdrop?
Consider these love-logic questions:
Is there a date that makes your heart skip a beat? (Engagement anniversary, anyone?)
Dream season? Winter wonderland or summer beach vibes?
Holiday weekend potential pitfalls? (Superbowl Sunday wedding = risky business)
Can your ride-or-die guests actually make it?
Pro Wedding Planner Wisdom: Flexibility is your best friend. That dream July date might need to shimmy if your perfect venue is booked.
Remember, beneath all the planning, seating charts, and vendor contracts, this day is about ONE thing: Celebrating your love. Some details might go wonky, but at the end of the day, you're marrying your person. And that? That's pure magic. ✨
Cheers to your love story – let the planning adventure begin!