Congratulations on your engagement and welcome to the world of wedding planning! Since you’re newly engaged, you’re probably wondering “Where the heck do I start?”. Planning a wedding involves lots of tasks and making lots of important decisions. Knowing what to do and when to do it can be a little confusing and overwhelming. So if you’re newly engaged, we’re breaking it down for you so you know what to do first!
Announce your news
Seems obvious, but it’s a great place to start! Phone your parents, text your besties and get your Instagram announcement ready.
Note: You can do this when you’re ready. The announcement doesn’t have to be made right after the engagement is official. Take your time and tell everyone when you’re ready.
Expert tip: Make sure your parents, besties and inner circle know before you go public. It’s the best way to make sure you don’t unintentionally offend somebody who’s very close to you!
Don’t rush into the planning
Before rushing into the planning, take a moment to just enjoy being engaged. Go on a few days, spend time celebrating and just take it all in. If you’re up for it, host an engagement party or even go on a little weekend away with your Other Half to enjoy some one-on-one time together.
If you are having a shorter engagement, you may feel like delaying the process isn’t an option for you. That’s ok too! Do what feels right for you and your Other Half.
Get organised
Once you’re ready to start planning, your best first step is to get organised. Determine what type of wedding you want to have and make a list of your prioritise (for example: you may really want a sit down, four course meal, but you don’t mind what type of entertainment you have).
Register for your free wedding planner tool with weddingsonline! It’s a great way to have your budget, guest list and all your wedding planning admin stored in one place.
Use a wedding planning checklist
The number one way to remain stress-free throughout wedding planning is to know which tasks to do and when to do them! We actually created a fantastic 12 month wedding planning checklist to help you keep track of all the tasks you’ve got to do. It’s totally free, so click below to get access to it.
Click here for your free wedding planning checklist!
Join the community
Wedding planning is better done with others! Our wedding planning community on Facebook is a fabulous way to make friends with other couples who are on the same journey as you. Get advice from them, ask for recommendations, and talk to your dream wedding suppliers.
