Congratulations, YOU'RE ENGAGED!!!
1. Announce your engagement. Send out engagement announcements, call all of your friends, send email blasts…do whatever you want! Tell the world to prepare for the most fabulous bride of all, because you’re getting married! *Right Away!
2. Pick a date! If you want to get married in the fall, consider your favorite college football team’s schedule. If you’d like getting married in the summer, consider the possible occurrence of a heat stroke—well, maybe not a heat stroke, but do consider the weather! Once all things are considered, finalize this date and either {and in my most firm opinion- go with choice A} A. Book a wedding planner or B. Make a list of options for venues! *8-10 months in advance
3. Decide on attendants. After your venue is chosen, it will be easier to decide exactly how many attendants you would like to have! Make sure the amount of attendants will compliment the amount of space in which your ceremony will take place.
4. Gown Shopping. The BEST part of your engagement! Decide who is MOST important to you and schedule a bridal appointment. I don’t suggest bringing 7 of your closest friends + Mom + the Grandmas + your Sister. If you can, bring your mom and someone else that has an opinion that is important to you! {Closest friends come later during the bridesmaid dress hunt!}
5. Pick a Dress! Once you’ve found “the one” go ahead and order it! Most boutiques require half down payment at time of order and then the balance is due when the dress comes in. *8-10 months in advance
