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JUST ENGAGED
 You are still buzzing over ‘The Proposal’, flashing your beautiful engagement ring to anybody and everybody and told your close family and friends all about it. The next step is to start planning what will be one of the most exciting days of your life – The Wedding. Some couples still follow tradition and announcement their engagement in their local newspaper and national press. Others may use more innovative social media to let everyone know. Sample engagement announcements are: Formal from Bride to be's parents: Mr and Mrs. John Smith are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Maria Smith, to Richard Michael Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jones. Formal from both sets of parents: Mr and Mrs. John Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jones are pleased to announce the engagement of Anna Maria Smith to Richard Michael Jones. Part formal from the couple: Anna Maria Smith and Richard Michael Jones are happy to announce their engagement. A September wedding is planned. Informal from the couple: We said "Yes"! We are thrilled to announce our engagement and are busy planning a September wedding. Anna and Richard Save the Date People lead busy lives balancing work, home life and leisure time and those guests who you must have at your wedding need to know your chosen date as early as possible. As soon as you set a date it is a good idea to let everyone know and they can plan to make that day free for your wedding. Save the Date cards can be customised and bought online. Postcard, or business sized cards are traditionally used. Why not personalise your card by including a photo of the couple or a picture of the engagement ring. DIY Save the Date cards – The high street retail store Paperchase have a fabulous selection of recycled paper postcards, just design and pop into your printer. www.paperchase.co.uk Fridge magnets are a fun way to remind guests and can be a lovely keepsake. Visit www.vistaprint.co.uk where you will find a large range of fridge magnets at very reasonable prices. Design your Team Next step is to design your dream team. Who are going to be the best people to help you plan your wedding? Wedding planners are a great way of taking the stress out of planning a wedding. They can plan as little or as much as you like, and most reputable planners will have a menu you can choose from. If your budget doesn’t stretch to using a wedding planner, start looking at the people you know who have skills you can use – are any of them photographers, florists, cake makers? Pick your matron of honour, bridesmaids and grooms men. These people are going to be your main supporters during the planning stage. Remember to delegate, delegate, delegate. If the budget is tight, look at your close friends and family. Does anyone have a skill that would be useful to you - jewellery maker, cake maker, dressmaker, photographer. You'd be surprised at just how talented friends and family can be, and most are delighted to be asked to contribute. Don't be shy.Wedding planner Can organise your whole wedding from start to finish. This could include managing your guest list, sourcing all your suppliers, shortlisting suitable venues, decorating the venue, entertainment, and then being there on the day to oversee the whole operation. Wedding planners can just source your suppliers for you sometimes giving you discounts or manage the co-ordination of the wedding venue set up through to the wedding breakfast. The stress of organising your wedding is taken away from you leaving you free to concentrate on the more important things. Attendants If you are not using a wedding planner then some of the organisation can be delegated to your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Make sure when selecting your attendants that they are willing to assist you in the wedding planning - there is nothing worse than a reluctant bridesmaid who doesn't even have the time to attend her dress fittings. Most attendants are honoured to be given this role and will do whatever it takes to give you a fantastic stress free day. Friends & Family To Do List Before starting any wedding preparations, sit down as a couple and decide on your priorities. What must you absolutely have at your wedding, what are you willing to compromise on and what you absolutely don't want at any cost. Shortlist your top 3 or 4 'must have' priorities and then make a To Do List – this should be part of your countdown planning checklist that tells you what to do and when to do it by. Every decision you make should be based on your top priorities. keep it with you at all times and this will keep you focused on what is important to you as a couple. You are now ready to start planning the perfect day ever. |
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