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You’re Engaged!… Now What?

You’re Engaged!… Now What?

Congratulations!! You’ve just made one of the most life-changing decisions that some people only dream of: You’re engaged to be married! Once the initial haze of bliss fades it might be overwhelming thinking about wedding planning and invites and flower arrangements, oh my! But fear not, with a little planning, a great attitude and a lot of gratitude, the next major steps you take after you become engaged can be a breeze. Here is a list of a few concrete steps to take first:

1. Celebrate!

Celebrate

Take as much time as you want to just bask in the joy of it all.

2. Insure Your Ring

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Back to reality. Anything can happen. INSURE YOUR RING! We cannot stress that enough. Engagement rings are an investment. Get all your paperwork in order, get your ring appraised, your center Certified and get everything insured. Of course nothing means more than the powerful statement of love and devotion behind your engagement ring and that is even more of a reason to insure your beautiful, new engagement ring.

3. Think about the Particulars

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Start daydreaming about when and where you want your wedding to be. Do you want a big wedding in the country in the middle of Summer? Maybe a small, elegant affair in the heart of your favorite city? Your thoughts might wander to the inconvenience of your guests but don’t let that deter you. This is YOUR wedding. You can have it any way you want it to be. And if you really don’t want to inconvenience anyone, elope!

4. Set A Budget

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If you got it made like Heisenberg.. well you wouldn’t be reading this to begin with. But if you’re like the rest of us, you need to set a budget. Budgets aren’t sexy but saving money is. Do your best to put as little as you can on credit. You don’t want to spend the next decade paying for one day, even if it seems worth it at the time. It’s not. Be reasonable and have a little fun with it. DIY wedding projects are a blast if you do them with some fun bridesmaids and wine!

5. Pick a Dress

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The best part!!! Once your budget is set and you have an idea of how and when you want your wedding to be, you can start thinking about your dress and even your bridesmaids dresses. Soooooooooo many choices! Great resources are The Knot’s Lookbook they have in every issue, and Brides Magazine.

We hope this tiny guide helps you in the scary initial phases of wedding planning. Congratulations on your engagement! Just remember, this is your day. You can have it anyway you like! Have some tips we missed? Share them in the comments!

12 Tips for the Perfect Vows

12 Tips for the Perfect Vows

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Wedding Vows are the poetry and promises of your love. While your heart may sing loves praises your mouth may have a hard time catching up. The knot offers 12 practical tips for finding the perfect words:

  • Get clearance: Not every ceremony officiant allows for personalized vows, check first
  • Start early: Dedicate ample time to the writing and fine tuning, procrastination is not romantic.
  • Look to tradition: Seek inspiration in the traditions and words that may strike your heart.
  • Set the tone: Romantic and comical, Serious and heartfelt. Find something that suits YOU.
  • Figure out the logistics: Will the vows be a surprise the day of, or will they mirror one another?
  • Make a vow date: Take the time not only to figure out the logistics but to cherish the act with a romantic date night.
  • Schedule some alone time: Set time aside to muse on the words you will recite on your own.
  • Steal Ideas: Quotes that hold true to your relationship or meaningful songs may be the perfect addition.
  • Create an outline: Establish a structure to help organize your ideas.
  • Remember your audience: Your loved ones are there to share with you, don’t write in code.
  • Time it right: 1 minute is a good time limit, short, sweet and to the core of your heart.
  • Practice out loud:  SERIOUSLY!

Source: The Knot