Engaged ? How to Get Started

1. Make the Announcement- you said "yes"... now its time to tell your family and friends. You can do this with a pleasant phone call, mail announcements, the local newspaper, engagement photo's or video.


2. Set a Budget- You and your fiance should discuss a budget before anything else. This will help you get an idea of the type of wedding you will be able to create and how many guests to invite.


3. Discuss a Date- Once you have made the announcement..questions about the date wont be far behind. Let people know if a date has already been set, if not then let potential guests know to look out for your save the date.


4. Pick Overall Theme- Think about the colors, style, and identify formal or informal. Choose 3 adjectives you would like to describe your wedding and build your ideas around them.