(courtesy of Holiday Rentals UK)
This post was originally published on June 2nd, 2009
Showing posts with label engagement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label engagement. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Newly Engaged? Stop and relax first!
Regardless of whether you've dreamt about your wedding your entire life, or you've never given it a thought, take time to let the good news settle in. Don't be swayed by family and friends who immediately start asking about wedding dates, wedding dresses, wedding planning ... even if you are getting married in only a short time, relax and savor the moment! You'll get to the wedding planning process in due time.
(courtesy of Holiday Rentals UK)
This post was originally published on June 2nd, 2009
(courtesy of Holiday Rentals UK)
This post was originally published on June 2nd, 2009
Thursday, September 2, 2010
You're Engaged! Now What?
The feeling that you've had since he got down on one knee and proposed ~ keep it throughout your wedding planning process. The pure elation & happiness of simply getting married will be a good guide throughout your wedding journey. It will quell any stressful moments and ease any anxiety. Just remember, without the amazing proposal, there would be no wedding. Don't sweat the small things in this planning process, concentrate on the happiness of getting married.
(courtesy of Greenville Daily Photo)
This post was originally published on June 1st, 2009
(courtesy of Greenville Daily Photo)
This post was originally published on June 1st, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Day 1: Wedding Proposal Happiness
Day 1: 30 Days: A Guide to Stress Free Wedding Planning
The feeling that you've had since he got down on one knee and proposed ~ keep it throughout your wedding planning process. The pure elation & happiness of simply getting married will be a good guide throughout your wedding journey. It will quell any stressful moments and ease any anxiety. Just remember, without the amazing proposal, there would be no wedding. Don't sweat the small things in this planning process, concentrate on the happiness of getting married.
(courtesy of Greenville Daily Photo)
The feeling that you've had since he got down on one knee and proposed ~ keep it throughout your wedding planning process. The pure elation & happiness of simply getting married will be a good guide throughout your wedding journey. It will quell any stressful moments and ease any anxiety. Just remember, without the amazing proposal, there would be no wedding. Don't sweat the small things in this planning process, concentrate on the happiness of getting married.
(courtesy of Greenville Daily Photo)
Thursday, December 18, 2008
He proposed, you said yes ... Now What?
Getting engaged is a fantastic time during your relationship. It's exciting, it's joyous and then ... it becomes daunting. After everyone congratulates you, they ask "So, when is the big day?" When is the big day? You can barely get over the fact that you've gotten engaged and already you need a day, a plan and all the logistics sorted out?!
Firstly, relax. Once you're engaged, you don't need to jump onto the planning. Its perfectly fine to take some time to let the proposal and engagement seep in. No need to become a stressed out bride who can't relax. Start the planning off slowly and in a calm manner. If you let the wedding and the wedding planning take on a life of its own, it'll wear on you too much! Instead, be practical, be resourceful and most of all, be relaxed!
When you finally manage to come down from Proposal Cloud Nine, there are two things you should think about: when and where. When do we want to get married? (What season of the year, what date, what holds the most significance for you as a couple?) Where do we want to get married? (Is there a specific place you've always dreamed of, or a place that holds a lot of meaning for you as a couple, or for your families?) ... With those answers taking shape, you can tackle anything regarding your planning.
The next step ... guest list. Make your ideal guest list - don't worry about size, numbers or amount of people. Once you get this Master Master guest list (this would include all your parents choices too) you can sit down and narrow down the list to the most important people in your lives while eliminating the fluff.
Lastly, your fourth step should be determining a budget. Who is going to pay for this awesome wedding you are going to plan? Its not the best discussion to have, but its a must do, you simply can't avoid talking money. Determine who is paying for what and the amount of their contribution. Having a budget is going to help keep your wedding organized. In these tough economic times, it is completely possible to have an amazing wedding that won't blow the bank, you just need to be creative and hire vendors that are willing to work within your outlined budget and who will think outside of the box.
Planning your wedding should be a time of fun, creativity and excitement! It shouldn't become a chore or too overwhelming.
In the current issues of Brides Magazine, there is a really nifty and helpful pull out guide that outlines what you should do post engagement in terms of planning. Check it out!
Happy Planning!
-Lisa
Firstly, relax. Once you're engaged, you don't need to jump onto the planning. Its perfectly fine to take some time to let the proposal and engagement seep in. No need to become a stressed out bride who can't relax. Start the planning off slowly and in a calm manner. If you let the wedding and the wedding planning take on a life of its own, it'll wear on you too much! Instead, be practical, be resourceful and most of all, be relaxed!
When you finally manage to come down from Proposal Cloud Nine, there are two things you should think about: when and where. When do we want to get married? (What season of the year, what date, what holds the most significance for you as a couple?) Where do we want to get married? (Is there a specific place you've always dreamed of, or a place that holds a lot of meaning for you as a couple, or for your families?) ... With those answers taking shape, you can tackle anything regarding your planning.
The next step ... guest list. Make your ideal guest list - don't worry about size, numbers or amount of people. Once you get this Master Master guest list (this would include all your parents choices too) you can sit down and narrow down the list to the most important people in your lives while eliminating the fluff.
Lastly, your fourth step should be determining a budget. Who is going to pay for this awesome wedding you are going to plan? Its not the best discussion to have, but its a must do, you simply can't avoid talking money. Determine who is paying for what and the amount of their contribution. Having a budget is going to help keep your wedding organized. In these tough economic times, it is completely possible to have an amazing wedding that won't blow the bank, you just need to be creative and hire vendors that are willing to work within your outlined budget and who will think outside of the box.
Planning your wedding should be a time of fun, creativity and excitement! It shouldn't become a chore or too overwhelming.
In the current issues of Brides Magazine, there is a really nifty and helpful pull out guide that outlines what you should do post engagement in terms of planning. Check it out!
Happy Planning!
-Lisa
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