HE PROPOSED!
Hooray! The big question you have been waiting for has finally been asked and every moment leading up to your best YES was exhilarating! But if you’re like us, you were not prepared for all the big questions to follow…
When is the date? Where is the celebration? Fall or spring? White or cream? Florals, food, music? The list goes on… and the pressure to make things perfect weighs heavy from the start! We have experienced these seemingly endless decisions when we planned for our special day and have walked alongside many couples who wear that same pressure too -and because of this, we wanted to jot down a quick tip to help ease the minds and hearts of those facing the beautiful business of wedding planning! So if that is you today, take a deep breath and read on.
Many would say choosing your date is the first thing you do when it comes to planning your wedding, but we disagree. We think the best thing to do to kickstart your engagement is to sit down with one another to reflect!
Allowing time to reflect on all the incredible things that have brought you to the present moment not only quenches the overwhelm of all the tasks ahead, it fuels your excitement to do them! In fact, we suggest taking time to date one another all throughout your engagement with absolutely zero agenda apart from reflecting on your relationship. Light a candle, play some soft jams, hold hands across a familiar table and intentionally think back to the beginning… and every crazy unthinkable way you were led to one another. Reflect on fulfilled promises. Reflect on the joy had and even the valleys that grew you closer together. Spend the time reflecting with one another and let those special moments overflow into your wedding planning. Instead of choosing a wedding date that looks great on an invitation suite you can purposefully choose a date that holds special significance to you as a couple considering the feel and tone of the season that means most to you. Same with your colors, textures, and atmosphere for the day. It may be easier to jump right into the next thing, but it is far more worth it to pause.
“for He who promised is faithful”
You only plan once. Make it meaningful.
We’re rooting for your love!
-A&T
