MODULE 01

Just Engaged

Congratulations - You’re Engaged!

Your wedding day is more than just an event, it’s the start of your lifelong story.

Here, you'll find expert videos and easy-to-follow PDFs designed to guide you the early stages of your engagement and the tasks you need to do first.

You’ve taken one of the most exciting steps of your life.

Let the magic of your engagement fill every moment ahead.

Communication Is key

First things first; you’re engaged, excited and your nearest and dearest know about the proposal.

Now is the time to have your first, honest conversation as a newly engaged couple. Find a relaxed, quiet moment to sit down together with no distractions and work your way through these questions. This conversation will help shape your entire wedding experience…

What feels most important to each of us when it comes to the wedding? I.E: Food or Cars?
What kind of budget are we comfortable with?
Is anyone planning to contribute financially? If so, who and how much, and are there any expectations attached?
How will we pay for the wedding?
Do we have credit cards we may use?
Whom do we imagine being at the wedding?
Who is first on the invite list?
Which parts of the wedding excite us the most?
What type of ceremony do we picture — traditional, modern, relaxed, religious, non-religious?
Do we have the time and energy to plan the wedding ourselves, or would we like support from a wedding planner?

This chat is all about connecting, dreaming, and starting your journey together.

Details

Once you’ve talked through the big elements of the wedding, it’s time to think about the practical things that will help you choose the right venue and suppliers.

As you begin researching venues, have a think about the following elements:

Does the venue have a licensed ceremony area?
Can we get married indoors or outdoors?
Does the venue allow outside caterers?
Are live bands or live musicians allowed?
Is there on-site accommodation? If so, what does it cost, who is responsbile to pay and do we have to book all of the accommodation?
Does the venue offer exclusive use so the space is ours privately?
Are there plenty of great photo spots?
Is parking available and does it come at an additional cost?
Is the venue open all year?
Does the venue offer full weekend weddings or just single-day options?
Is a wedding coordinator included?

These questions will help you determine which venues are suitable, and which you can cross off the list without the need to visit saving you time and money.

The Ring

Your engagement ring is a beautiful symbol of this next chapter, so it’s worth taking a little time to understand your ring, how to look after it properly, making sure it’s protected.

Initially have a moment to yourself and then perhaps a conversation with your partner about your ring and consider the following:

Are you happy with how your ring looks?
Does your ring feel comfortable?
Does your ring fit properly, or does it feel a little loose / tight?
Do you know what your ring is made from — the metal, the stone, and any other special details?
Do you know how you can best care for your ring?
Do you have a receipt or a valuation?
Is the ring insured, and if not, should you arrange this now?

Your engagement ring is a piece of jewellery you’ll wear daily, so making sure it fits well, suits your lifestyle, and is properly insured will give you peace of mind.

Once you have had this conversation and the important tasks are ticked off, you can enjoy showing everyone your ring without worry.

Help! Where Do We Start?

Starting to wedding plan? Congratulations! Here’s where to start and what to focus on first…

Your Ultimate Wedding Planning Tool

Your wedding planning journey can be made a whole lot easier by storing all of those important details in one place.

Click below to open and set up your very own spreadsheet and start keeping that all-important information in one place; RSVP’s, Dietary Requirements and Contact Details and so much more!

Feeling stuck?

Pop an email to: accounts@fromyes2ido.com if you need some help or support with getting set up.