Newly Engaged? What's The Next Step?
From the moment you get engaged to enjoying a bite of wedding cake there are many moments in between that require careful planning.
Making the commitment to live life with another person is a large step. It marks the beginning of your future together. Planning a wedding can be big undertaking. Many times the course of planning from the moment of engagement to the wedding day can stretch over several years. It requires patience, budgeting and organization. A wedding binder or filing system can help keep receipts and information all in one place. Additionally, use these steps as guidelines for your own event. 1. Engagement party: Many couples enjoy having an engagement party to announce that they’re planning a life together. Engagement parties are receptions on a smaller scale. It’s not necessary to invite all of the guests you’d be inviting to the wedding unless you have the budget to do so. Keep it to immediate family, including grandparents, aunts and uncles and first cousins. You may also want to invite close friends.
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