WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE | Newly Engaged Couples
You’re ENGAGED! Take some time to be present in your engagement- there will be plenty of time for planning the wedding. Celebrate your relationship with your new fiancé. Additionally, remember to share your big news with parents and close family or friends. If at all possible, try to tell those who can, in-person or perhaps a sweet Skype or FaceTime will do the trick.
Think about your wedding style. Have a Pinterest account? Take time to sit down with your fiancé and let the ideas / dreams fly. Think about the style you'd like, whether it's a beach bash, a sit-down dinner in a ballroom or a ceremony on a mountaintop. This Pinterest board or boards, will help your wedding planner get a feel for your big day as well.
Think about your guest count and budget coming together, as one. Note that on average, each guest will add approximately $100-$200 extra, to your wedding budget. Also, it is important to think about your budget and what aspects of your wedding are most important to you both. Find out from both sets of parents if or how much they can contribute. It is important to discuss with family early on to set an approximate budget in your 'Budget' tab within your Wedding Workbook. In 2017 stats confirmed that bride's parents are picking up the whole bill, less and less these days. With this, spend time working on your bottom line that you and your fiance are willing or able to pay. Click here to request a FREE wedding budget tool.
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Maybe one of the most important aspects of your BIG day, is deciding on hiring a Wedding Planner. Although wedding planning companies range in services, think about what is most important for you. Do you enjoy do-it-yourself projects or would you rather have a say on overall details? Knowing the type of expectations from your planner is key. An example of different services can be found on our site, here. Events by Ashton wedding planning services range from Month-Of Coordination, Partial Planning + Design and of course Full Service Planning. Note that every wedding planning company is set-up differently, so always ask for their service sheet for review. 📸Photo & Design: Events by Ashton