Something about the holiday season inspires folks to get down on one knee and drop the big question. Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara had just been dating for six months when he proposed to her over a Christmas break in Princeville, Hawaii, while John Legend proposed to his now-wife Christy Teigan in 2011 on a lovely Christmas vacation to the Maldives.
Matthew McConaughey added to the holiday excitement when he proposed to his model girlfriend Camila Alves on Christmas Day the following year.
Here are some top wedding planning suggestions for newly-engaged couples.
1. Keep to A Budget!
Most of the expenditure is often allocated to the wedding reception location, as well as the food, drink, and entertainment options. According to a recent wedding study conducted by renowned wedding venue portal SaveMyDay.i.e., 42% of couples want to spend more than $21.5k on their big day.
Set a maximum contingency for your budget right away. 68% of those polled expect to spend more than their planned wedding budget, with 80% expecting to spend less than $5.4k.
2. Create Guest Lists & Talk About the Numbers
Do you want an intimate ceremony and reception with your closest friends and family, or do you want a large party celebration? According to a recent poll, 67% of couples opted for 100 or fewer guests, with 52% planning to invite between 50 and 100 attendees.
3. Set Up A Date ASAP
The shoulder months of September, October, and May are particularly popular. If you want to take advantage of a bank or public holiday, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to secure your desired day and venue.
4. Exchanging Vows
It’s time to start planning your celebration, whether you want to marry in the same place as your reception or a conventional church setting. According to the findings, 80% of couples want to marry in the same location as their celebration, with 67% having civil and secular ceremonies and 13% having spiritual ceremonies.
5. Bag A Location
When it comes to celebrating your big day, the world is your oyster – whether indoors or outdoors, at home or away. However, having so many options might be overwhelming. Using planning services, you may connect with wedding venues ranging from hotels, country houses, restaurants, castles, museums, barns, etc.
You may also narrow down your wedding venue search by location, party size, budget, and a variety of popular wedding characteristics, including civil ceremony licenses, guest accommodations, outdoor locations, and even pet-friendly.
6. Enjoy the Process
Enjoy the process of becoming engaged and this amazing moment in your life. Remember that there are no rules to follow, and the most important thing is that you enjoy being in love, soaking up all the excitement, and preparing for your future together. Take time for just the two of you, don’t get burned out.
7. Personalize It
Out with the old and in with the new, if that is what you like. Couples are focusing on how they may personalize their wedding to make it stand out to them and their relationship, resulting in a unique wedding experience with their own stamp.