Six Things to Do After Getting Engaged
Getting engaged is an exciting and magical time and one that should be cherished. A lot of work can go into planning the perfect proposal so it’s important to lose yourself in the moment as a couple, once your partner says yes! After the initial celebrations as fiancés, knowing what to do next can be a little daunting.
|1| Call Family and Friends
Once the reality of becoming engaged has had time to sink in, it’s time to let your loved ones know. You can either phone your parents or pay them a visit and surprise them with your news. The same goes for your friends. Taking photos of your engagement ring and posting them on social media is also a good way of letting less immediate family and friends know your exciting news.
|2| Discuss the Budget
The wedding budget is often an area where couples struggle. Knowing your budget at the start of the planning process and can alleviate any monetary challenges further down the line. Writing down a budget breakdown for individual categories such as the venue and flowers will also help you stick to your overall budget.
|3| Create a Guest List
Creating a preliminary guest list will give you an overall idea of how many people will be attending the wedding, which will play a big role in factoring in costs.
|4| Think About a Date
Setting a date early and sending out save-the-date cards will allow your guests plenty of notice and help to ensure that as many of them can attend as possible.
|5| Start Looking at Venues
Once the budget is decided and the guest numbers estimated you can start to look at wedding venues. You may have a couple of venues in mind but look around a few to keep your options open. You never know, the venue you thought you would like the least may turn out to be the one. Contact us at The Orchards Event Venue to help plan your special day.
|6| Plan an Engagement Party
If you’re a couple who love to celebrate with friends and family than planning an engagement party is a must. Engagement parties can range from small get-togethers in a local restaurant to large-scale affairs at a hired venue.
Planning your dream wedding can feel like a huge task but following these steps will allow you to approach it slowly and methodically, reducing stress and allowing you to enjoy an exciting time!
Till next time, Cynthia
Cynthia Farrar, Owner, and Venue Director of The Orchards Event Venue never knew when she purchased and began hosting weddings on the property how being a part of people’s weddings would change her life, and the lives of couples and families she is blessed to work with. She understands their anticipation: the moment couples are engaged; wheels start spinning with beautiful and memorable ideas. Her job is to assist in bringing those visions to life, along with her team who work side-by-side with each couple, every step of the way.
She finds her position at The Orchards Event Venue to be very gratifying and heartwarming. Every couple is unique, and they bring their own personalities to their wedding, and she leaves every wedding with special memories to cherish a lifetime.