I began planning about one month prior. I searched for a place that sells real rose pedals and I found one that would give me 700 rose pedals.
Just Engaged
Everything for after you've said yes. The honest reads on the decisions that set the tone, and stories from couples who've been where you are.
You got engaged. For about a week that's the whole story, and then the questions start: when, where, how many, how much. It can feel like the fun got buried under a hundred decisions overnight.
It doesn't have to. Start with the first real decision, then take the rest one honest read at a time. And when you want a break from the planning, read how other couples actually did it.
You remember the nerves. You remember the yes. Tell us how it happened. We're all dying to know, and we read every one.
Tell Us Your StoryOr just show us the ring. Add it to the register.
Every Story Starts With a Yes
All storiesThe moment was a blur, but you tell the story for years. Read the ones that went to plan, and the ones that nearly didn't.
Misty was taking me to New Orleans as a surprise for my birthday. I found out and thought, what a perfect place to propose, so I flipped the surprise!
From the moment I first met Nicole, she knocked my socks off and I knew that I was a lucky man to have the opportunity to sweep her off of her feet.
After taking my soon to be Fiance's father on a golf outing which was the most nervous moment of my life, I had to come up with a master plan of engagement.
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The questions you're already asking
Who pays for what?
The old rule, that the bride's family pays, is mostly gone. Now it's whoever can and wants to, split however feels fair. Have the money talk early and you dodge the awkward surprises later.
Full guide: The Wedding Budget →Do we need a wedding planner?
Not always. If you've got the time and you enjoy the logistics, you can run it yourself and keep full control. A planner earns their keep when you're short on time, marrying far from home, or you'd rather not haggle with suppliers. And the discounts they land often cover their own fee.
Full guide: Do you need a planner? →How do we handle the guest list?
It's the part most couples find hardest, usually because of family pressure. Invite only the people you both want there and have both met. Draw the list first, then find a venue that fits it, padded about ten percent since some always drop out.
Full guide: The Guest List →