Congratulations you are engaged! ... now what?

OMG! You are getting married!
Whooooo! Your heart is racing and you feel closer than ever to your partner, no I mean, your FIANCEE! 
Perhaps it was a surprise proposal or maybe you planned it. What ever way it happened you are going to marry the love of your life!
You have your "one" and are going to show the world by coming legally married.
​so.....
What next? 

Enjoy the moment

You may want to tell everyone immediately
OR you may want to sit on it for a few hours, days or even weeks. 
There is no right or wrong. 
​Talk about and agree upon how you will tell the world and when.

Do you need an Engagement Ring?

No. You don't have to spend a small fortune on a ring if you don't want to. A ring doesn't prove your commitment to get married. Discuss this as a couple and do what works for you both financially, morally and ethically. If you opt not to have a ring be prepared for people to ask where the ring is!

When will you get married?

When are you actually going to get married? You may be wanting to get married immediately or may be looking at 5 years away. Decide as a couple what you will both say. People will ask and be prepared as sometimes they will give an opinion as to when or how you should marry. 

Your Budget

Are you going to have a quick registry style wedding for $90 with two witnesses or spend $50,000 on a huge party with all your friends and family? Be realistic for what you can or want to afford.  Discuss this early on so you are both on the same page

Planning your wedding

Don't feel overwhelmed or stressed about what your upcoming wedding day. Decide as a couple if you are both going to organise the wedding or if it's better that one of you does it. Look realistically at work commitments and who has better organising skills. I have already written a blog on top tips to planning a wedding which you look at here. 

Stay connected with each other

Take time to spend with each other and enjoy your relationship. It doesn't have to be talking about the wedding, work or kids. Spend time with each other. This is the person who you are planning on  spending the rest of your life with - they deserve your time and attention. 

I would love to hear about your proposal or engagement plans. 
If you want to share some inspiration to other couples feel free to comment below. We would love to hear from you. 
Email me here thorough my website
​or on my Facebook business page  Jade Timaru Celebrant
~ Celebrating love and life with Jade