Your Engaged! Now What?

Finally, he popped the question and you said yes! Congratulations on your engagement!



Oh, the dreams you have for that special wedding day! You have ideas and visions swimming in your head and you just can't wait to get it all planned. Then it all gets so overwhelming and many brides just get so stressed.



Where do you start first?



Narrow down a season and better yet a month. Make sure parents and best friends have an open calendar during the specific time you are considering.



Get a handle on your guest list, include your parents' lists too.

I always tell my clients that the number of guests that come usually is the same number of stamps that you purchased for your invitations. This could be a 50% accept rate or could be much lower or higher, based on the number of guests included in your invitations (1 - 5 per household/stamp).



Narrow down a region - certain city or even certain area within a city.



Determine the ideal location for the ceremony and reception:

Choices could include: church, chapel, outdoor garden, hotel or unique Ballroom, private residence, etc.



Determine a manageable budget for the wedding reception and keep it in mind while you are looking at facilities, cities and details.



Research!



Find those ideal locations in your specific area that are open on your ideal date and can accommodate your guest list.



Tour all of the facilities, get as much information as you can and don't be afraid to ask for proposals!



Good Luck and I hope our paths cross on your search to an amazing wedding day!