Next Steps for the Newly Engaged
Happy New Year from the Opihi Love Team to you! As we move into the year 2024, this can mean either two exciting things for wedding plannerâs and their team. This is either the year your wedding will take place (we truly cannot wait to bring your day to life), OR you are heading into the year with an engagement ring and starting to head into the whirlwind that is wedding planning.
In both of these scenarios, we are over the moon and so happy for your. For our 2024 Brides, the time is here and we are counting down the days to your special moment. And for the newly engaged, congratulations! With all the excitement and buzz, we also understand that the next steps can feel overwhelming. But, this is where we come in, here are some suggested next steps to help you navigate this exciting time.
Before we begin, the most important part to remember is to celebrate the moment.Take some time to savor the joyous occasion with your partner and celebrate the beginning of this new chapter in your lives. While it may seem like there is so much to do, remember to take it one step at a time, and always remember at the end of the day what this is all about.
These next seven points are a starting point to gather your thoughts:
Start a Wedding Binder or Digital Planner: Organize your thoughts and ideas by starting a wedding binder or using a digital planner. Include inspiration, checklists, and any initial vendor research.
Set a Preliminary Budget: Begin discussing and setting a preliminary budget for your wedding. This will guide your planning decisions and help you prioritize your spending.
Discuss Priorities: Have open and honest discussions with your partner about your priorities for the wedding. Identify elements that are most important to both of you.
Research Venues: Start researching potential wedding venues. Consider your preferred location, style, and the number of guests when exploring options.
Explore Wedding Styles: Begin exploring different wedding styles and themes. Collect images and inspiration to help narrow down your vision for the big day.
Think About Dates: Discuss potential wedding dates with your partner. Be flexible, especially if you have a specific venue or season in mind.
And last, but certainly not least number seven.
7. Consider Hiring a Wedding Planner: If you're considering hiring a wedding planner, now is a good time to start looking for professionals in your area. They can assist with the planning process and provide valuable insights.
The first six points are all about bringing those dreams you have had, Pinterest boards, and elements of your relationship, into one place to help you organize your thoughts. It is so important to do a little research before, think of places you want to get married, time of year, etc., and then we enter the picture. Our team is prepped and ready to take your dream and inspiration and do all the heavy lifting. We already have a list of venues, vendors, and our team will continue to display mood boards to help you truly envision your special day.
So for those recently engaged, and in the dream process, consider the beautiful island of Hawaiâi to be the place to tell your love story. Opihi Love is equipped and ready to bring your dream day to life. If you want to learn more about our process, and where to start, click here.
Congratulations from our team to you, and we hope to be a part of this beautiful journey as you embark into all the fun that is wedding planning.
