Top Tips Now That You Are Engaged

Love always has a way, even in difficult circumstances and times. Nothing, absolutely nothing, has been able to mar the feeling of love among couples — Not even a pandemic like COVID-19. 

This blog will tell you the most important things you may want to consider.

1. Enjoy Your Courtship

This stands above all. This is the most important thing you must do between your engagement and marriage. It’s your special time and will stay in your life just once. Once you’re married, that’s going to last forever. Enjoy your time together, make each other feel special, and dream about a beautiful future.

2. Discuss Your Wedding Budget

While you spend your time together, take some time to discuss this crucial aspect of your wedding. Research venues, wedding photographers, caterers, DJs, wedding officiants, dresses, and tuxes with the help of Google. Doing this will give you an idea of what things will cost you. You will know how much the wedding rings will cost. The average wedding in the Midwest is between $15,000 to $38,000, depending on how large the wedding is.

3. Find Your Wedding Date

Selecting that special wedding date is in itself a special moment. Deciding that special day will certainly allow you to plan a detailed schedule. It will give you more opportunities to dig into planning for venues because you will have a tentative date for your desired location.

4. Decide on a Wedding Venue

Discuss your wedding venue with your partner. This spot can be a destination, a favorite wedding venue such as a bed and breakfast a museum, a backyard, or a resort. Don’t forget those elopements or destination weddings that you sometimes dreamt about. Discuss your wishes with your love. You can also create a pros and cons list of what you both would like in a spot to get married.

5. Make the Guest List

Determine your wedding guest list, as this will also affect your venue of choice. It can also affect the other vendors you want to book regarding a budget. This may be a challenging task, but it is important.

6. Book Your Wedding Photographer & Other Vendors

Think about quality when booking a wedding photographer or other vendors. This is very important because your vendors make your wedding day flow smoothly, and wedding professionals do what they do best. Take care of yourself as a couple.

Book your wedding photographer once you have your date and venue locked because they are usually the 2nd or 3rd vendor that couples book up. Photographers book 12-24 months in advance because they are 1 person for 1 day. Florists have several weddings in a day, but photographers are just 1 person with the style you love if you wish to book us in your details here.

7. Look for Personalization

Seek inspiration and make it personal for your wedding day. Draw from past weddings you’ve attended, noting what you appreciated or didn't. Remember these reflections as you plan your event. Are you aiming for a specific color scheme or theme?

Use Pinterest for inspirational thoughts and color palettes, or look for inspiration on our Pinterest page here at Andrew Samplawski Photography.

8. Shop for Your Wedding Apparel

This is one of the fun parts about planning a wedding! You want to look a certain way, and you want to look your best. Find an outfit that’s comfortable and confident. You will know it’s the one when you put it on! This is your dress; you must love every bit of it, inside and out. If it’s a dress that’s not your jam and you’re uncomfortable in it, go with another one! You want to be as confident as ever on your day… choose what YOU want. Look for some cool accessories, too.

9. Make Plans to Pamper Yourself Before the Big Day

Get a good massage, a manicure, and a pedicure. Try to use home salon services. Watch some mushy movies on Netix. Read good books and get good sleep. You’ll look amazing on your wedding day, and I want to ensure you’re well-rested and ready.

10. Seek Help

Ask for help. Planning a wedding is no joke. You might get overwhelmed and need someone to give you a glass of wine for your sanity! But remember not to ask people too much for their opinions. If you ask for people’s views, they might be against your Boujee style! Then you won’t feel good about it. You certainly don’t want any negativity around your wedding.

Let Love Blossom

Plan things one at a time. Don’t overdo anything or rush into things because anxiety isn’t good for your health. Make memories with your love and enjoy the romance. Imagine and jot down the poses you want in your wedding album, and for help, check out our Facebook and Instagram.

Happy wedding planning, you two!