Newbie

Pippi225 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 03:59 PM

Newbie

Hi girls! We just got engaged last night.....weare so excited! Where do I begin?

jassy119 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 04:03 PM

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How exciting! Congrats!

I would come up with an estimate of a budget then a rough draft of a guest list. Then start by searching for your reception hall and church if u are getting married in one.

Pippi225 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 04:07 PM

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Thank you!!!!!! This is all very overwhelming in a good way and exciting !!!!!

jassy119 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 06:10 PM

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It def is! Just take it 1 step at a time so u dont stress out or make yourself crazy. Plus u will find lots of help on here. The ladies are great! Also, I see your date is 2013. Join us over on the 2013 board.

rnesenoff Posted: Jan 01, 2012 06:36 PM

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Congrats!!!! First take a breath and celebrate - its so exciting - then when u want decide on a date first. The checklist on ths site also helps. Congrats again!

kitt6katt Posted: Jan 01, 2012 07:44 PM

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Your number one job right now is to CELEBRATE! You won't ever have this moment again. When people ask, 'when is the big day?' respond with, 'Oh, we don't know yet, we are just so excited to be engaged!'

Wait 2 weeks then start planning. :)

JenL Posted: Jan 01, 2012 08:08 PM

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Congrats! I went dress shopping that week! And I think we had our venue within a month. But, we had less than a year to go. I agree with the bride who said wait 2 weeks, so you can enjoy it. Don't start stressing yet.

dawnbon26 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 08:24 PM

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congrats

JNB818 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 08:29 PM

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Asses congrats

Dizzyblonde54 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 09:34 PM

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Congrats!!! Just take a deep breath and relax! Enjoy being engaged!!

SoontobeLT Posted: Jan 01, 2012 09:38 PM

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Congrats!!!!!

For now just enjoy it!! And start thinking about your guest list and possible places you'd like to get married at and have the reception.

Shanti12 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 10:20 PM

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Posted by kitt6katt

Your number one job right now is to CELEBRATE! You won't ever have this moment again. When people ask, 'when is the big day?' respond with, 'Oh, we don't know yet, we are just so excited to be engaged!'

Wait 2 weeks then start planning. :)

Yes!! People were asking like two days later when the date was. I didn't know where to start either!!

Just like everyone says... pick a guest number, the type of venue you want, and go take a look! It will feel amazing when pick one! Don't worry, the one you want will be there when you are ready to book

Pippi225 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 11:23 PM

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Thank you girls all so much. As for the date, to sign up I had to put a date so I just picked anything. We could very well get married 2012! haha... we shall see and I agree with the gil who said wait 2 wks and then start planning. We just saw some friends tonight and asked a few of them to be in te wedding. but we are not going to start 'searching' for anything just yet. 2 weeks of enjoying this bliss sounds great to me!!

barbeik005 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 11:27 PM

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Congrats! I think taking a couple weeks to enjoy the engagement is a great idea. When you're ready to start planning, we'd recommend making a rough budget first. Let us know if you have any questions!

Bride2Be78 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 11:40 PM

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Posted by Shanti12

Posted by kitt6katt

Your number one job right now is to CELEBRATE! You won't ever have this moment again. When people ask, 'when is the big day?' respond with, 'Oh, we don't know yet, we are just so excited to be engaged!'

Wait 2 weeks then start planning. :)

Yes!! People were asking like two days later when the date was. I didn't know where to start either!!

Just like everyone says... pick a guest number, the type of venue you want, and go take a look! It will feel amazing when pick one! Don't worry, the one you want will be there when you are ready to book

This!!!

Congrats on your engagement :)

Bride2012 Posted: Jan 02, 2012 02:03 AM

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Congrats! It is an exciting time! Enjoy every second of it! Don't sweat people and their questions its about you and your future hubbie right now!

kattus Posted: Jan 02, 2012 06:30 AM

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Congrats! FH and I got engaged 12/10 and didn't start planning until 6/11, but that doesn't mean you have to wait that long. The first thing you want to do is sit down and discuss how many guests, the style and theme and budget. You can start researching RH's and make appt's, some even let you taste food when you visit!

LMEL1223 Posted: Jan 02, 2012 09:53 AM

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welcome and congrats!

even if you are expecting to have a long engagement you can still start planing now.
We have a long engagement but I booked a lo of things early and now a lot of the prices have gone up but I signed on the lower prices.

Making a budget is defiantly the first place to start.

good luck and Happy Planing!