So You’re Engaged… Now What? A Wedding Planner’s Guide to Staying Sane

Freak Out (It’s Okay, We All Do It)First things first—scream, cry, pop champagne, call your mom, and post that ring pic before your cousin beats you to it with a “Congratulations!!!” on Facebook.

Brace Yourself for the QuestionsWithin 24 hours, you will hear the following questions approximately 987 times:

• “When’s the wedding?!” (As if you’ve magically planned it overnight.)

• “Am I invited?” (From someone you haven’t spoken to since 2017.)

• “Can I bring a plus-one?” (Your single coworker is already calculating how this could work in their favor.)

Breathe and Don’t Book Anything YetI know it’s tempting to go on Pinterest and start panic-booking the first venue that looks nice or putting down a deposit for the llama rental because "I saw it in a wedding once!" But slow down. Take time to discuss your vision, budget, and—most importantly—how much patience you have for seating chart arguments.

Call in Reinforcements (AKA, Hire a Wedding Planner)You wouldn’t DIY your own root canal, so why attempt to single-handedly plan the most logistically complex party of your life? A wedding planner (hi, it’s me!) will keep you from signing contracts with questionable vendors and remind you that, no, your great-aunt’s backyard in July with no air conditioning is not the dream venue.

Set a Budget (That You Will Immediately Want to Ignore)Sure, you start with a number in mind. Then, you discover that flowers cost more than a used car, and suddenly, you're Googling “DIY centerpieces” at 2 a.m. Your planner will help keep you on track—and talk you out of those 400 floating candles that seem like a great idea until you realize they’re a fire hazard.

Enjoy Being Engaged! Seriously, don’t let wedding planning become a second job. Go on date nights, enjoy the non-chaotic version of your relationship, and take a moment to soak it all in. And if at any point you feel overwhelmed, just remember: you’re not alone—your planner is here, with color-coded spreadsheets and emergency chocolate, ready to make this process fun.

Ready to get started? Let’s plan the wedding of your dreams—without the stress (related regrets).

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