You're Engaged!... Now What???

That euphoric moment after the "Yes"! Celebratory drinks, obligatory social announcement, aaaaaand.... now what?

Your excited emotion soon turns into nerves, followed by an overwhelming feeling of uncertainty. You've been planning this day since you were little, right? Then why does it feel so daunting to have to actually plan it now?

I'll answer that question in one sentence. "Because you haven't thought about the logistics."

Details matter.

Period.

Full stop.

The end.

The things you never thought about are the most important parts of what makes a wedding successful. You may have already found the perfect venue, or have a Pinterest board full of decoration and flower ideas, but I bet you haven't thought about your timeline. You might have an idea for what you want your first dance song to be, but I bet you don't already have the mailing addresses of all your family and friends whom you're going to invite.

Do you see a theme here? Planning the wedding of your dreams will be like adding the hours and responsibilities of a part-time job to your already hectic daily life.

But I have good news for you, it doesn't have to be! The answer to all your questions, and the trick to getting to your wedding day stress-free is simple. Hire a wedding planner!

I go into more depth as to what exactly a wedding planner does in another article. Hiring a wedding planner doesn't mean you lose the ability to plan your own wedding. It simply means you don't have to do it alone. Wedding planners know the intricacies of the process. We know the vendors in your area. We can answer any question you have, no matter how big or small.

So, the answer to your first question, "now what?".

Step 1: Hire a wedding planner.