I'm Engaged Now What??!?

Ok you have to stop staring at your engagement ring long enough to concentrate on what needs to be done. It can become overwhelming, so many details...what is the best date? should I have a theme? How many guests? color scheme? what church? where is the reception going to be? who’s going to be my bridesmaids? flowers? invites? and list goes on and on and........

Let’s all take a deep breath and take this step by step.  This conversation should start with the couple and the couple ONLY!!  This day is about the couple and before you start to get all the third party input; talk to each other about the do’s and don’ts you want  on your Wedding Day.  The first question is to ask how long is your engagement going to be?  

What you want the look and feel of your Wedding day to be from Ceremony to Reception?  Ladies do not leave out your grooms, be sure you both are on the same page about the overall feel of the event before you start making your TO-DO LIST and to avoid any arguments along the way.  

Here’s the BIG one...who will be paying for what??  Start with yourself what are you willing and able to pay and then your groom and see what he is willing and able to contribute.  If your parents and future in-laws are will to assit then sit down and find out just how much of a financial commitment you will receive from them!!  And keep in mind some parents will suggest and sometime insist on their input in the planning so get prepared!  Once you have a budget, start to think realistically what can be done within that budget.  What should be included in your Wedding Budget you ask?.....I guess you have to wait until the next post!!!