Tag Archives: wedding planning
When a couple first becomes engaged, and the waves of “Congratulations!” have begun to subside, some of the very first questions that their friends and family will inevitably begin to ask them is, “So what is your wedding theme?” or, god forbid, “What are your wedding colors?”. Although some might disagree with me, I strongly believe that the couple is, and should be, the theme of the wedding. Read more
Gone are the days when couples are expected to be engaged for a year or more.
For the sake of you and your fiance's peace of mind, your engagement period should only be as long as necessary to successfully design and plan your wedding engagements.
That being said, longer engagements do obviously have their perks. Firstly, your guests have time to save up for your wedding, book their travel and accommodations, and get time off of work. Additionally, if you are not working with a wedding planner, this period will allow you and your fiancé enough time to find and book your vendors (who are likely still available), plan and enjoy all celebratory parties (i.e. engagement party, any showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties), and really enjoy and relish in the feeling of being engaged. Read more
