Just got engaged, what to do first.

Well firstly, Congratulations! You’re engaged 🤍 How exciting.. if you now thinking.. sheesh, I now have to plan a wedding…. I’ve got 4 handy tips for you to help you along:

1) Don’t leave it too late to start planning

I know it feels ages away, but popular venues and suppliers book up fast. Even having a loose date and starting conversations early will save you stress later and will definitely give you more choice, especially when you’ve just got engaged.

2) Think about what actually matters to you

The temptation is to Pinterest the 💩 out of your wedding planning and scouring socials for ideas is a valid way to get ideas. But before you do that, it’s important to figure out what really matters to you both. After all, with the excitement of having just got engaged, prioritising your preferences makes planning more exciting. Think about:

• What do you want your wedding to feel like?
• What’s the most important thing to you both?
  • Food
  • Music
  • A Meaningful ceremony?

3) Set a budget

I know, I know, this is not a sexy tip, but it’s useful to start talking about from the start. You need to think about whether you want elegant and simple or a big ‘ole splurge – agreeing a budget is a good place to start. You’d be surprised how cost effective a Celebrant led Wedding is.

4) Remember it’s ok to do things your own way

• Have a big wedding
• Follow traditions that don’t feel like you?
• Please everyone

The best weddings always feel like the couple were really celebrated; personal and memorable over standard and forgettable any day! After you’ve just got engaged, remember that it’s your day, not anyone else’s.

Bonus Tip ⭐️

Your ceremony is the heart of the day and it’s the moment you stand up and say why you’re here.

Whether you want something deeply meaningful, light-hearted, or totally non-traditional, thinking about this early helps shape the whole day and keeps it feeling intentional, not rushed. If your were curious about the difference between a Registrar and Celebrant led wedding, I’ve written a post about that too.

If you’re newly engaged and feeling a little overwhelmed — that’s completely normal. You don’t need to have everything figured out yet.

If you’d like to chat about what kind of ceremony might suit you, ask questions, or simply talk things through with someone who does this every day, I’d love to help. No pressure, no hard sell, just a friendly conversation about your day, your way.

You can book a relaxed, no-obligation discovery call here ⬇️