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So you are now engaged and after the initial elation and joy you have now realized just how big this actually is. How much planning needs to be done and the decisions that you need to make. We have put together a list of the first 10 things you should be doing to kick start your
wedding plans.
Enjoy it!
Enjoy the glow and excitement of it all while you can. You will probably really feel the buzz and excitement of your engagement for about 48 hours before you really start getting your feet back firmly on the ground. Just enjoy the secret you have for a few days.
Tell Your Parents
First on your list of people to tell and share your fab news with should be your parents. In most cases it is usually a good idea to tell parents from each side separately. This is usually good as it will allow each family to share their feelings freely, nor will they have to deal with any uncomfortable hugs from future in-laws.
As tradition would have it, it is usually the bride’s family which gets to hear the news first.
Visualize Your Wedding
Before you start planning your wedding, you need to "see" your wedding. See exactly how you want your wedding to be, is it going to be formal or casual? Its probably a good idea to sit down together and write out a few ideas of what you would like to do.
Use the wedding gallery for some insperation.
Decide on a Budget
This is possible the single biggest factor in your wedding. Your wedding budget is going to control just about everything in your wedding plans and this will probably determine what you can and cant do out of the list you have written down.
Choose Your Attendants and Bridal Party
So you have had a few friends that have always been there for you, no matter what. Well now is the time you acknowledge their loyalty when you choose your bridesmaids and groomsmen.
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Determine a Date
Choosing a precise wedding date can be an elaborate production. The exact day you select will depend on several variables: How much time will you need to prepare your dream wedding? Are any loved ones having a conflicting graduation, birthday, or pregnancy due date? There are many factors to considerand there will be wedding dates to avoid for your wedding day.
Announce Your Engagement
Call your local newspaper, your parents' hometown rag, your alumni magazineand anywhere else you want your engagement announcement to appear. Find out the name of the appropriate editor or department and ask for writer's guidelines or a standardized form, if available. Also ask if there's a fee for publication.
The Guest List
Start thinking about your guest list – remembering that this will play a major part on your wedding budget. Get an initial guest list togetherand then start thinking about the possibility of cutting down your guest list.
What About a Consultant?
Choosing to use a wedding consultant has many advantages. If you choose the right wedding planner, then they will oversee all your wishesand there are a number of advantages which you can read in our article on choosing a wedding planner. For a fee they will make your life easierand they could also save you lots of stress, money and sleepless nights.
Finding The Perfect Gown
It's never too early to start thinking about wedding gowns – after all, for most brides this is the most important part of the wedding. Remember to tie this in with any wedding themes you may have considered.
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