Newly Engaged? Here’s 7 Things to Do Next
Congratulations! You just got engaged! This is a beautiful milestone in your relationship and should be celebrated. There are so many things to think about when planning a wedding. Taking the next steps toward the next chapter of your lives can be a bit overwhelming. Between dresses, vendors, and venues (oh my!) you have many decisions to make in the weeks ahead. In this guide, we will give you everything you need to think about after getting engaged!
1. Celebrate and inform your loved ones!
Call your mom and dad! Inform everyone on your big news. Enjoy this moment with friends and family. Enjoy the moment to call your significant other your “fiancé” while the wedding planning process begins!
2. Gather inspiration and brainstorm with your fiancé
Now that you’ve celebrated your engagement, it's time to start the wedding planning process. Talk with your fiancé and discuss a budget. Next, talk about what will make the perfect wedding for both of you. You may discover certain styles that appeal to both of you that you may have never thought about. Check out our Pinterest where you will find perfectly curated boards of wedding inspiration from our experts, from wedding dresses to DIY wedding decor. If you’re ready to start planning, check out our 12 Days of Wedding Planning blog series and download our free wedding planning checklist to help begin your process!
3. Choose a wedding venue
You can’t book a date until you have found the perfect venue for your big day! Is it indoor or outdoor? How many people? Where is it located? After you have been inspired and you know what kind of wedding vibe you are going for it is time to search for the perfect location for your special day. Walk the Aisle has a wide variety of wedding brochures for venues and destinations in the Delaware, Maryland and Virginia area that will be helpful for picking the perfect venue for your wedding.
4. Find your perfect vendors
Now that you have picked the location and figured out how many people the venue can hold, it’s time to hire photographers, florists, bakers, catering and event planners to assist you on your big day. Making all of these choices can be overwhelming but Walk the Aisle Wedding has a directory of vendors in the mid-Atlantic region on our website to simplify your search. Check out our vendors for all of your wedding planning needs, from DJs to hair and makeup artists!
5. Which shade of white?
Do you have your eye on a specific dress? Or maybe you feel overwhelmed with too many options and styles? You don't have to make a decision just yet on the perfect dress. Do your research! It’s not everyday where you have to decide between 5 shades of white, and now is a great time to start figuring out what you’re after. Check out our Pinterest where you can find carefully composed wedding dress inspiration boards that will help you find the style you love most.
6. Consider your bridal party
After you have chosen a venue, vendors and your wedding dress, reaching out to your bridal party is the next step. Consider who will be there for you. Weddings can be stressful so choosing the right people who will make your day a little bit less stressful will be beneficial for you.
7. Relax with your spouse-to-be!
After all of the planning is done… Relax! Everything will workout in the end. Reconnect with your fiancé and do something fun just the two of you. Remember why you’re getting hitched in the first place!
Again, congratulations. This is a beautiful milestone in your relationship and you should celebrate it to your heart’s content! It’s a busy end to a busy year, but take a breath. Enjoy the moment. Then you can tell everyone else you love. You’re taking a happy step towards the next chapter of your lives together and that is always worth the celebration.