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| One of my favorite engagement pictures! by Gray Photography |
I remember our engagement like it was yesterday! Being the Type A girl that I am, I'd been looking at wedding blogs and magazines for awhile. However, there's nothing to compare with that "We're engaged-- now where to start?!?" confusion. Here's a great list I saw on Pinterest this morning, and couldn't help but share with you all. Do you have any must do tips following your engagement?
As you know, I work as a wedding coordinator. So of course the last "to do" was a delight for me to see!
Get A Manicure
You’re hand is about to be the subject of a lot of photos and constant attention (“Ooh, let me see that ring!”), so don’t embarrass yourself with some chipped, unpolished hot mess of a hand. Get a mani, professional or at-home, as soon as possible.
Settle On A Budget
Whoever is bankrolling your wedding — whether it’s you, your fiance, his parents or yours — needs to sit down and have that uber-awkward, but essential conversation about the wedding budget, including a specific number. Keep all familial relationships in tact by minding this budget down to the last red cent.
Sign Up For Sale Alerts
The gown will be your major purchase, and in my opinion is worth splurging on, but the accessories are not. Even designers like Jimmy Choo and Louboutin go on sale, so set sale alerts by designer name or specific product.
Insure Your Ring
If your fiance hasn’t done it already, you need to insure your engagement ring immediately. The jeweler where he purchased it should refer you to certified insurers. Don’t forget to ask the jeweler for an appraisal slip which will be used to determine its value.
Sign Up For Pinterest
Holy motherload of inspiration — I honestly don’t know what brides did before Pinterest. It is hands-down the most intuitive and vast resource for inspiration; search and save photos of everything from your dream dress, to DIY favors, mouth-watering cakes and more.
Have ‘The Money Talk’ With Your Fiance
Not only will you have to have that uncomfortable conversation about the wedding budget, you’ll also need to suss out the logistics that come along with merging your bank accounts. What’s yours is mine! isn’t as simple as it sounds.
Sign Up For Trunk Show Alerts
Follow your local bridal boutique on Facebook and refer to your regional bridal magazine for a list of designer trunk shows in your area. At these shows you’ll be able to see and touch the most recent designer gowns — straight off the runway.
Choose A Diet Plan & Start It
If you plan to loose weight for your wedding, the worst thing you can do is wait until the last minute and crash diet. If you plan to loose more than 5 lb., you should give yourself 9-12 months to do it. Choose a proven plan, like Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig, and sign up immediately.
Pick A Location
The location — city and venue — is the most significant decision you’ll make for the wedding, so its better to get this discussion started as soon as possible. All parties involved, ie. his family and yours, will have an opinion about where you should be married, so hear all sides.
Hire A Planner
Girl, I don’t care how Type-A, organized, rockstar you are — you’re going to need a wedding planner. At the very, very least for the day-of, but I highly recommend hiring someone to help you for the long haul.
From Bride Finds
A note from Mrs SE--- ENSURE YOUR RING!
