You’re Engaged! Here’s What To Do Next

Congratulations, you’re engaged!

Before diving into wedding planning, take a moment to truly enjoy this exciting season with your fiancé. Set aside intentional time each week to celebrate your engagement, whether that means date nights, weekend getaways, or simply soaking it all in together. This chapter deserves to be savored.

Whether you’ve just said “yes” or you’re using the holiday season to officially begin planning your wedding, establishing a strong foundation is essential. Wedding planning can feel overwhelming without clear direction, which is why we’re outlining the most important first steps to help you get started with confidence. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing a series focused on the key elements of planning a seamless and meaningful wedding, the same process we guide all of our full-service planning and design couples through.

The most important first step in wedding planning is defining the basic parameters of your celebration. This includes three critical factors: your estimated guest count, your overall wedding budget, and your preferred season or location. These elements influence every decision that follows, from selecting a venue to hiring the right wedding professionals.

We recommend sitting down with your partner, and if appropriate, close family members, to have an open and honest conversation. Begin outlining a realistic guest list, discuss your financial investment in this milestone event, and share your vision for how you want your wedding to look and feel. Clarity at this stage allows for a smoother planning experience and helps ensure your wedding reflects your priorities.

We specialize in full-service wedding planning and comprehensive design for couples who want a refined, stress-free experience. If you’re looking to invest in a wedding planner who can expertly manage logistics while bringing your vision to life, we would love to connect. Inquire today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward an effortlessly planned wedding or wedding weekend.

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Other Posts in this series:

• Determining Your Guest Count
• Determining Your Overall Investment
• Finding Your Venue
• When to Hire a Wedding Planner

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Ness McGovern Events & Design is a NYC-based wedding planning company specializing in full-planning and design services. We’ve had the pleasure of guiding couples through wedding planning up and down the east cost and beyond.

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