You just got engaged! Do these 4 things first...

Before launching into the whirlwind of vision boards, guest lists, table assignments, and budgets, take a moment to simply breathe and enjoy the beautiful moment you are in together! Being engaged is a very special and short-lived time in your life. So soak up the magic of it now! 🥂💘

Then, when you’re ready to embark on your planning journey, follow the four simple suggestions below to set you off on the right track. There’s a reason we’ve kept this list short – because planning can quickly spiral out of control. So instead of adding stress to your engagement, we want only to provide actionable steps in the interest of keeping the peace. 🧘

Let's dive in...

1. Organize 🗄

Create an email address separate from your main email that is for wedding-related information and inquiries only. The emails will add up FAST, trust us! And the best way to keep your daily life (and your sanity) intact is to siphon them to their very own email account. This will also help keep planning details from getting lost. You can even come up with a fun address that incorporates both of your names or wedding date! cheerstothemillers@gmail.com, for example.

2. Choose a date 📅

When considering your wedding date, you may opt for 1) a date that has a visual appeal, like an easy to remember number combination, 2) a date that holds significance to you and your partner, or 3) a certain time of year. Check venues for off-season pricing, which can be a great hack if you're on a budget. 

You may have luck booking your dream wedding venue if you are flexible with your date, while couples with a set date may need to make concessions on their venue to keep the date they want. Sometimes it’s just luck! 

3. Find a venue 💒

Your venue should be one of the first reservations you make. Once you have a date and location locked in, it makes booking the rest of your vendors much easier. Your inquiry script can even be the same, "Hi, [florist, photographer, DJ]! We absolutely love your work and are interested in booking you for our wedding, which is on [date] at [venue]. Are you available?"

As a registered historic property, Cappella is complete with one-of-a-kind features like exposed brick, stained glass, and modern fixtures. Our couples don't need to go overboard on decor with the existing beauty of the property. By booking Cappella, your decor just got easier.

4. Download a wedding checklist 📝

Let’s face it, the amount of small tasks that go into planning a wedding can be daunting, and it’s easy to miss important details. Simply download our wedding planning checklist below for a comprehensive list of what to do and when. Trust your intuition by taking what you want and leaving the rest! You don't need to buy into every tradition or trend. Do what feels right.

Planning-Checklist-Freebie.pdf

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Contact us today to connect with us and schedule a no-obligation discovery call. We're excited to help make your special day an incredible experience, from the first step in planning to the last dance of the evening.