You’re Engaged! Now what? 10 things to do once you get engaged
Congratulations! You said YES!
This is the moment you have been waiting for. You have the ring and the finance! Now what? Engagements are exciting but it comes with a ton of questions and decisions. You are probably wondering what to do next. Don't fret! I'm going to guide you through the 10 things to do now that you are engaged.
1. Call Your Loved Ones!
This is one of the most magical moments of your life. Celebrate it and share the good news with your family and close friends.
2. Pop Some Bubbly!
You just got ENGAGED! Make your way to a restaurant or a bar. Perhaps your new fiancé has come equipped with a bottle of delicious bubbly? Toast each other and celebrate your moment.
3. Nails, Nails, Nails!
Now is not the time to make a trip to the nail salon! Your hands must stay photo ready.
4. Instagram Time!
It is time to tell the world and show off that gorgeous ring!
5. Insure The Carats
You now have this beautiful and dazzling ring. It is very important that you insure and protect it should the ring become lost, stolen, or damaged. Make sure you have your appraisal papers in hand and contact your insurance agent.
6. Take It All In
Take in the joy of this moment! Spend some quality time with your fiancée and family. Once you get into the details of wedding planning, it can seem overwhelming so this time together is crucial.
7. Discuss Wedding Date Options
Deciding on your date sooner than later can greatly increase the chances of your date being available at your preferred venue. Once your date and venue are set, the fun part of planning and designing your wedding begins! Together with your planner, you will discuss everything from flowers to food, dresses, music and beyond. Maybe you’re considering a destination wedding. Your planner is here to make your dream day a reality!
8. Budget
Now that you’ve chosen your date and hired your planner, you and your fiancé need to determine a budget. Budgets are necessary because it allows you to determine how much you have/want to spend and whether your families will contribute.
9. Hire A Wedding Planner
A full service wedding planner is your greatest asset. From start to finish, your wedding planner will be instrumental in crafting your vision and producing the wedding you’ve been dreaming of. Your wedding planner will help with finding the perfect venue, styling your dream wedding, hiring vendors that fit your style and budget to coordinating events leading up to the wedding. Your wedding planner will help set things in motion while you enjoy being engaged.
10. Engagement Photos
It's time to celebrate the momentous occasion. Let your planner coordinate your engagement shoot with the chosen photographer. Your planner will collaborate with your photographer to find a setting that defines you as a couple or a location that brings about memories from dating. Decide on colors, attire, and the timing of your pictures and poses.
Akeshi Akinseye has dedicated her career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration. As the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, Akeshi is a highly regarded as a global luxury wedding planner and event designer for clients of the most discerning tastes.
She is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations and is widely regarded as one of the best wedding planners in the world. She brings the art of creativity and personalization to every single event making her the best at what she does.
She is widely regarded as one of the best wedding planners in America by Brides, Top 5 wedding vendors in the world by WEDLUXE, top wedding planner in Chicago by PartySlate and more. She has worked with celebrities, athletes, tv personalities worldwide.
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