5 Engagement Do’s and Don’ts

Getting engaged is a milestone moment in anyone’s life. And whilst it’s exciting and you can’t wait to say ‘I do’ to the love of your life, some newly engaged couples suddenly experience a huge wave of stress when they think about organising their big day for all their loved ones.

Put simply, it’s wonderful and overwhelming all at the same time, but there are some important dos and don’ts to keep in mind throughout the journey to keep all that stress at bay.

 

Do take time to enjoy your engagement

Just because you’re sporting a sparkling engagement ring doesn’t mean that you have to start planning your wedding straight away. You might feel the pressure to start organising it all when you’re constantly asked which venue you’ve chosen or if you’ve set the date. But don’t let that make you feel like you have to have all the answers right away. It’s up to you both when you want to get married.

 

Don’t take everyone’s opinions to heart

Like it or not, there will be some people who have a negative opinion on the venue you’ve chosen, the style of wedding dress you dream of having and the people who have made it to your guest list. However, this is your wedding and not anyone else’s, so if you want to have a football-themed wedding where you both wear jerseys over your wedding outfits, do it!

 

Do make your parents feel special

This moment is every bit as special (if not more special) for your parents. It’s something they’ve dreamt of their whole lives, and they would probably feel upset if they didn’t play a significant role in your wedding. Make sure to also spend some quality time with them before the wedding too and involve them in the important decisions that you have to make for the big day. After all, they’ve probably been to their fair share of weddings!

 

Don’t feel like you have to go down the traditional route

The image of a traditional wedding where the bride wears white and gets married in a Church has been brazened onto all of our memories from a young age. But if this model doesn’t resonate with you (as many young couples are finding), don’t do it. Instead, plan a wedding that is personal to you both and reflects your take on the world, what you value and how you want to live your life.

 

Do make a budget and stick to it

Weddings are notoriously expensive affairs, and it can be easy to add on countless extras before realising that it’s going to cost you an arm and a leg! Make a budget with your partner, making sure to take all the essentials like food, venue hire, wedding outfits and entertainment into account before moving onto extras that will make your day even more special.

 

We hope these tips help you make your engagement even more special than it already is. Remember to enjoy the moment so that you can keep it safe in your memory.

Stewart Thurlow

Stewart Thurlow

I once shared a lift with Meryl Streep & Julianne Moore. Oh, & Victoria Beckham smiled at me. UK Editor for ADDICTED.
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