First 5 Things to do after you get engaged | An Engagement Checklist
Congratulations, You're Engaged!
What an exciting milestone! While popping the champagne and celebrating with loved ones is a must, the next step is planning the wedding of your dreams. Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry—we’re here to help! While there’s so much to look forward to, figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. That’s why I’ve put together this quick guide to help you navigate the first steps after saying “yes!” From defining your wedding vision to securing your dream vendors and scheduling your engagement session, these tips will set the foundation for a smooth and stress-free planning process. Let’s dive in and make the journey to your wedding day as magical as the day itself! Let’s get started!
5 Things to do after you get engaged
1. Determine the style and vision for the day. Do you want a wedding outdoors, in a ballroom, or maybe a destination wedding? Having a clear idea of your wedding style will help you set the tone and start scheduling venue tours. Be sure to check out our guide to Indianapolis’ BEST wedding venues: Top 10 Indianapolis Wedding Venues.
2. Pick a venue. I always advise looking at more than one venue. Picking a venue will also help determine the guest count range based on the capacity. Does your venue come with a coordinator or planner? If not, we suggest having at least a day of coordinator to allow you and your family to enjoy your day.
4. Set the Date! Once you have the venue selected - You will receive a list of available dates they have. Pick a date and now check this big item off your list!
3. Decide who's in the bridal party. After the engagement your friends and family will begin wondering if they are going to be in the bridal party.
4. Book the photographer and makeup artist: These vendors go quickly and you don't want to have your dream photographer unavailable on your date.
5. Schedule your engagement session. You want to get those save the dates out and have beautiful photos for your wedding planning website!
