Collaborative Post¦ Getting engaged is one of the most special moments in your life and forms a crucial step on the road to committing your lives to one another. Once the initial butterflies and adrenaline die down, it’s time to start thinking about the wedding. For many couples, getting married within one year is the desired outcome. But it doesn’t have to be that way, and a growing number of people are now waiting several years before tying the knot.
There are many reasons for taking this approach in today’s hectic lifestyle. If you do, though, it’s imperative that you do it in the best way possible. Here’s how.
1| Throw An Engagement Party
The wedding day will naturally be one of the greatest celebrations of your life, but the engagement is still a great time to have a party. It is an opportunity to kickstart this chapter of your life in style while it’s also the perfect way to have a slightly less formal bash than the big day. Better still, this is an ideal way to celebrate with a larger group than you’ll be able to invite to the day ceremony of the wedding. Likewise, you can party with people that may move away before your big day arrives.
2| Find The Perfect Engagement Ring
Waiting to get that wedding band on your finger can seem like a lifetime. However, this will feel far less draining when you choose engagement rings that will blow you away. It is more than a piece of jewellery. Looking down at your hand to see the stunning symbol of your commitment will fill you with joy throughout the engagement. Even when the wedding itself has to wait, the engagement ring can keep you in the best spirits.
3| Avoid Stagnation
Opting for a longer engagement removes a great deal of pressure, but it shouldn’t stop you from feeling the excitement. It’s important to keep the plans ticking over nicely, even if you only add one new feature each month. This could be something as simple as creating the wedding invites or picking out the colour scheme for the flower arrangements. Either way, the preparations will ensure that you continue to move in the right direction ahead of the big day.
4| Enjoy It
Whether picking out wedding venues or thinking about evening entertainment, the long engagement gives you time to soak it in. Spend your time analysing the options to ensure that the best decisions are made. Booking early and displaying good organisation will ensure that you get your first choice solutions more often than not. Moreover, you’ll be in a position to haggle and get better prices on your purchases. Given the costs of the average wedding, this can only have a positive impact.
5| Live Your Life
When planning to get married within a matter of weeks, it’s easy to focus solely on the big day. In circumstances where you have years of planning ahead, this is arguably the worst thing you can do. Don’t be afraid to enjoy a family holiday or pursue other life goals. The wedding plans should form an important part of your life, but they needn’t consume every aspect of your existence. Securing a good balance will inevitably make the entire process far more enjoyable.
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