First, a Congratulations is in order! This is not
only a special and unique time in one’s life; it is also a somewhat hectic and
whirlwind process. However, do not worry! The lovely interns here at Paisley
Events are here to help you so that even in the moments after you say yes and
the ring is slipped on to your finger it can be as stress-free as possible. You
should be able to just relax and enjoy this special time and not worry about
all the planning and let that to-do list get out of control.
Therefore here is a list of the top 10 things you
should do as soon as you get engaged.
1. Get A Manicure
You have this new sparking, absolutely stunning
accessory adorning your left hand now, and its guaranteed to attract a lot of
attention here in the near future. Whether it is from the attention of all of
those around (“Oh, let me see that ring!”) or the numerous pictures to be taken
in the near future, it is important that your hand looks just as nice. You
would not want to embarrass yourself with chipped, and unpolished nails. Therefore
you should get a manicure, regardless if it is from a professional or an
at-home polish, to make sure that your hands and nails are in tip-top shape.
2. Settle On A Budget
You need to decide upon a budget and rather early
on. Whether it’s you, your fiancé, his parents or yours, it needs to not only be
discussed, but finalized to the last cent in order to maintain positive
relations with everyone. No one wants to feel pressured or uneasy with all the
planning, and having a clear, set budget is one way of decreasing potential
tension that is sure to ensue.
3. Sign Up For Sale Alerts
There are so many details that go in to a wedding,
from the accessories to the honeymoon packages. However it is important to keep
in mind that all things go on sale! So make sure that you sign up for any
alerts that might be of use so that you can save as much money as possible.
4. Insure Your Ring
Make Sure You Do This! God forbid anything ever
happen to that now precious accessory, but accidents do happen and because of
that this is a necessity! If your fiancé has not done it already, make sure
this is done immediately. The jeweler where it was purchased should refer you
to certified insurers. Also, make sure to ask the jeweler for an appraisal slip
because this will be used to determine its value. Your fiancé spent a lot of
time and money picking out the perfect ring; therefore you shouldn’t risk any
potential damages or loosing it. I cannot stress this enough, make sure you get
your ring insured!
5. Sign Up For Pinterest
As you can probably tell from most of the other
posts, Pinterest is a huge source of inspiration! It has pictures and ideas
from everything from food and fitness to wedding and décor. It is by far the
biggest resource for wedding ideas. Everything from your dream dress, to DIY
favors, to mouth-watering cakes and everything in between can be found. It is
by far a great tool and can be considered a brides best friend!
6. Have ‘The Money Talk’ With Your Fiancé
The wedding budget conversation is not the only
money centered conversation necessary. You are creating a family now and you
two will also need to hash out all the logistics that come along with merging
bank accounts. The saying “what’s yours is mine” is not as simple as it sounds.
7. Sign Up For Trunk Show Alerts
Everyone dreams up their perfect dress for their
wedding day. Whether it’s princess-like ball gown or a sleek and elegant
evening gown, your checkbook will thank you for signing up for local trunk
shows. By following your local bridal boutique on Facebook and referring to a
regional bridal magazine for a list of the designer trunk shows in your area,
you will be able to go, see and touch all the most recent designer gowns –
straight off the runway.
8. Choose A Diet Plan & Start It
It is common for brides to want to look their
absolute best on their wedding day. Not only do they want to look great in all
the pictures that will forever be timeless reminders of the day that they said
“I do”, they also want to feel their absolute best. To do this however, many
plan to lose weight. Keep in mind; the worst thing to do is to wait until the
last minute and crash diet. Therefore you should start as soon as possible. If
you plan on dieting you need to pick an appropriate and well-fitting plan and
make sure to stick with it! This is the best way to not only achieve your ultimate
goal, but to look and feel your best.
9. Pick A Location
The location – city and venue – is the most
important decision you will make in the wedding planning process. Everyone will
have an opinion about where you should get married and where the reception
should be held. Therefore it is important to get this discussion started as
soon as possible.
10. Hire A Planner
It does not matter how great of a planner you are or
that you are extremely Type-A and organized. The wedding planning process is hectic
and a job in itself. Very few people have the time and patience necessary for
such a grueling process. Which is why you should leave it to the professionals,
like those here at Paisley Events! J You want your
wedding day to be relaxing and stress-free. Without a planner you are almost
guaranteed to be stressed and worried about all the details on your big day
instead of focusing on the more important things at hand. Hiring a professional
who does this for a living, allows them to worry about the details not only
throughout the planning process, but on the day of as well. Trust me, it will
be money well spent!
I hope this helps and makes the beginning stages of
the engagement and wedding planning process as easy as possible! Once again,
Congratulations! This is a very special time so make sure you stop and enjoy
the moment!
xox Lauren
- First off, get your ring appraised. Ask any local jeweler
for a document with a formal appraisal of the ring, and they will get it to you
within a few days. 
- Take photos of the ring to keep with the documentation,
one set for yourself, and the other to send in with your appraisal papers. They
will return a policy to you that you can keep on record in any unfortunate
event where the ring is lost or damaged.
