Engaged??

Many people get engaged over the holidays... and if you are one of them, here are a few things to consider...

• take a deep breath 
• take your time, no need to rush into details and planning right away
• seriously take a deep breath
• talk to both families, & consider their requests
• pick up a bridal magazine or check out a wedding blog
• figure your likes and dislikes
• getting a feeling for what is ahead of you
• take a moment to just love the fact that you are engaged
• talk to your future spouse about their 
• wants
• wishes
• traditions
• thoughts
• needs
• & ideas
• start to think about a guest list
• how many people
• kids or not kids at the wedding
• wedding on site or at a church
• type of food
• and a lot more
• talk to your friends and family who were recently married or have been engaged
• vendors they like
• things they learned
• things they wish they knew 
• don't rush, don't sign contracts right away and don't make a choice in the first week 
• tour a few venues
• talk about wedding dates, season and time frame
• don't buy a dress
• think about who you want in your bridal party
• remember you don't need to pick everything right away

Just a few ideas to get your through the first two weeks of being engaged. Happy Engagement!!!