How long after getting engaged should you start planning the wedding?

We recommend waiting about three weeks before jumping into wedding planning. This gives you time to revel in your engagement, but not too long so you don’t lose momentum. Once you’re ready to start planning, take it step by step—it’s not a good idea to try to plan your whole wedding at once.

How long does the average couple take to plan a wedding?

Based on a typical engagement length of 10 to 18 months, wedding planner Amy Nichols says that couples who are not working with a planner will spend between 200 to 300 hours planning their wedding. That’s the equivalent of eight to twelve full days.

Do guys help plan weddings?

Typically, grooms aren’t terribly involved in wedding planning. That isn’t to say that men aren’t very interested in planning. Obviously, not every groom is cut from the same cloth. You’ll have some that are excited for the planning process, and others who would rather try to drain the ocean with a teaspoon.

Is it good to plan a wedding with your fiance?

Committing the rest of your life to the love of your life is scary and amazing and the best kind of stress, however, it’s a major, major milestone, and planning a wedding together is the icing on the cake—we promise. And your siblings and BFFs, too (unless you are keeping your engagement under wraps for a while).

When to start wedding planning after getting engaged?

Don’t jump into wedding planning right away. Take a week or two to let the news really sink in and to just savor the moment. Trust us, you’ll have enough stress over the next twelve (or so) months to last you a lifetime.

What’s the best way to plan a wedding?

You have plenty of time to plan the rest of your lives but if you’re like most newly engaged people, you’ll be itching to share the news with all your friends and dive into the actual wedding planning part headfirst. Pinterest boards, bridal magazines, blogs, dress shopping, venue hunting…the list goes on and on.

What’s the best way to start an engagement?

Your engagement should be a romantic and exciting time for you and your fiancé to share, but it also comes with a huge to-do list (you know, for that wedding you’re planning), making it easy to get caught up in what needs to be done and to lose sight of the celebration.

When to hire a full time wedding planner?

If you’re a super-busy couple, have demanding jobs or have big (read: complicated) dreams for your wedding weekend, hire a full-time wedding planner. A professional can help you know how to plan a wedding under those circumstances and to prepare your entire event, from the engagement party to the honeymoon.