Hello all new Brides out there!

So he asked, she said yes and the ring is beautiful. But now, in the aftermath of the perfect proposal, what is the next move?

Firstly a huge CONGRATULATIONS! You’re getting married!

Now the real fun begins!

Enjoy the excitement of the engagement and make sure you take it all in and savour the moment as a couple before making it public knowledge. Crack open a bottle of bubbly and toast the future before you prepare to take the next step – into the chaos of wedding planning.

Next, you’ll want to start spreading the good news!

Once everyone knows – and you’ve updated your Facebook status – it’s time for the first serious question you need to ask yourselves: do you want a short engagement or a long one?

If you’d like to enjoy being an engaged couple for over a year before the serious wedding planning starts, then why not celebrate with an engagement party? A fun, informal gathering with friends and family to share the moment with those closest to you is the perfect way to mark the milestone.

However, if you’d rather get married as soon as you can then you need to jump into wedding planning with both feet. First you need to set a date and check out some venues as well as determining a budget for the big day. Sit down with your other half and discuss the sort of wedding you’d like to have to ensure you’re both on the same page and put together a list of everything that needs organising so you don’t get swept along in the excitement and forget to order a cake or organise the flowers!

Next, turn your attention to the dress. It’s important to start dress shopping as soon as possible so you don’t feel rushed into buying the first white dress you try on and so the shop has time to order and fit it properly.

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