If you’ve recently gotten engaged, here are some of the most important things to consider.

 

If you’ve recently gotten engaged (congrats!), you may be wondering what’s next. It can be slightly overwhelming to begin the wedding planning process, so we’ve put together this list that contains some of the first steps that you should take. Take a look at the following suggestions and see if there are any that you would like to start with.

Getting Started

If you’re not sure where to get started when it comes to wedding planning, you’re not alone. There are so many decisions that need to be made and it can be somewhat overwhelming to know where to get started. Let’s go over some of the first things that you should consider if you’ve recently gotten engaged.

Wedding Date

One of the first things that you’ll need to select is your wedding date. Consider starting by thinking about the year you want to get married, then the season, then pick the actual date. Doing this can be a great way to narrow down your options and make sure that you’re selecting a wedding date that works well.

 

While it’s definitely possible to plan a wedding on a shorter timeline, it’s typically recommended that you pick a wedding date that’s at least a year in the future. Doing this is a great way to make sure that you’re giving yourself enough time and that you don’t feel rushed during the planning process.

Location

Another important thing to consider is where you want to have your wedding. Do you picture a wedding in the country? By the ocean? Where you want to get married can play a large role in the other decisions that you’ll need to make, so consider where your ideal wedding location would be and then consider if you can make that a reality.

Big or Small?

Whether you’ll have a big wedding or a small wedding can play a large role in the planning process.

If you’re looking to keep things simple and want to have an intimate date, then choosing a small wedding might be the right option. However, if you have a long list of people that you want to celebrate with, a big wedding can be just as meaningful.

 

Before you make decisions about your venue or your guest list, you need to have a general idea of how many people you’ll be inviting. This can be a difficult part of the planning process, but it’s important to know how big (or small) you want your wedding to be.

Wedding Budget

The last thing that we’ll mention is your wedding budget. Putting together a wedding budget is important to do before you make any big decisions, so consider how much you’re willing to spend on your wedding. Starting off with your budget is a great way to make sure that everyone who’s part of the planning is on the same page and you’re not making any decisions that don’t align with your financial goals.