From taking a ring selfie to narrowing down the guest list, here are 15 things to do to kick start your wedding planning process. This is the moment you have been waiting for. Holy moley, you have an engagement ring and you are getting married! It is so surreal, yet definitely happening, and like it or not, the hours, days, and weeks following that proposal is guaranteed to be a whirlwind. Do not be overwhelmed. You have plenty of time to plan the rest of your lives but if you are like most newly engaged people, you will be itching to share the news with all your friends and dive into the actual wedding planning part headfirst. Pinterest boards, bridal magazines, blogs, dress shopping; venue hunting…the list goes on and on. Years of watching wedding movies could not have prepared you for what is to come while the average engagement lasts a year to a year-and-a-half, there are certain things you will want to get done stat — no matter how long you plan on being a fiancé. Call Your Parents And your siblings and BFFs too, the last place they should have to hear about your new status is on social media, so give them a ring personally and tell them the happy news. Get a Manicure Your hands will be in the spotlight for the next couple of weeks, which means your manicure best be on fleek. Or, if you are going for the natural look, make sure your nails are clean and shaped. Otherwise, friends will be focusing more on your chipped nail polish than your gorgeous engagement ring. Not cool. Post a Ring Selfie A picture is worth a thousand words, right? If you are ready to share with the world that you are engaged, open up that Instagram! Take a ring selfie or a sweet pic of you and your fiancé to share the love. Even better—if the actual proposal was caught on film, nothing is better than that look of surprise. And do not forget to make it Facebook official! Get Your Ring Sized If the ring fits, great, and if not, you will want to take it to your jeweler stat to get it sized — especially if it is practically falling off your finger. After all, you would hate to throw thousands of dollars down the drain mere moments after saying yes. Get Your Ring Insured We know, we know — it is not exactly the most romantic or exciting thing in the world, but it could wind up saving your butt in the long run. When added as an extension to your homeowner or renter’s insurance policy, it is surprisingly inexpensive. Think About A Date The most desirable wedding dates and venues get booked far in advance so if you are hoping to get hitched in the next year or two, it is a wise idea to start thinking about dates now. Find out what works for both your families and if there are any potential conflicts. Research Wedding Venues Remember: You cannot book a date until you have nailed down your dream venue! Do some research online first, or maybe you already have a place in mind and can call to get more information on pricing and availability. Discuss a Budget Money talks, but unfortunately, no one likes to talk about money. It can be, well, awkward. However, before you can really move forward with any of your wedding plans, this is a discussion that has to be had, be it between you and your spouse, or you, your spouse, and the parents. Determine Your Wedding Size Whether you are going big or keeping it small, being on the same page about this one is so important. Get your family’s input if it matters to either of you or if they will be footing the bill. Once you have agreed on a rough guest count and budget, you can commit to a venue. Gather Inspiration Create a Pinterest board, Google Doc, save photos on Instagram, or create a folder on your computer to compile imagery of your favorite wedding elements. Keep it to yourself just for organizational purposes, or share with your wedding planner, mom, friends, fiancé, and whoever else to view and contribute. Interview Planners and/or Vendors If you are considering bringing a professional planner on board to help with logistics and décor, ask around for references and do a little online research, then set up some interviews. For the vendor referrals alone, a wedding planner is totally worth their weight in gold! Or, for smaller affairs, go directly to the source and check out a few vendors on your own. Relax! Do something fun, just the two of you. Mini golf, bowling, ice skating, a trip to the beach — whatever floats your boat and brings out the kid in you both. Wedding planning can be insanely stressful from the get-go, so try to find the humor in things and take some time to laugh, reconnect, and remember why you’re getting hitched in the first place. We booked the best wedding reception venues Austin TX
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