You're Engaged! Now What? Knot A Second Thought Take Us Through The Next Steps

First and foremost, congratulations! Being newly engaged is so sweet and exciting! Soak up every darling detail of this amazing new chapter. Cherish all the delightful moments with family and friends and keep staring at the stunning new ring on your finger!

When you’re ready, it’s time to start planning a wedding! It may sound daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Zena from Knot a Second Thought is here to guide us through the first few steps.

Knot a Second Thought - Photography by Cynthia Rose Photography

RELISH IN THE EXCITEMENT!

Once you've shared the news of your engagement, take a moment to really celebrate and enjoy the experience with your fiancé, family and friends. You don't have to jump into wedding planning when you're just engaged—in fact, we encourage couples to take some time to relax before the planning process begins. We aren't even talking engagement party, we are talking low-key, soaking in this milestone in your story of love.

DETERMINE A BUDGET.

No one likes to talk about money but this is a discussion that has to be had between you and your spouse, or you, your spouse, and the parents. Have the budget talk early on. The answer to the budget question may determine so many factors you will have to consider for your wedding day including venue, guest list, length of engagement, bridal party size, wedding dress and more!

HIRE A COORDINATOR.

No, seriously. Hire a wedding coordinator. Working with a wedding planner can keep things streamlined, stress-free, and even cost-effective. Coordinators are a huge asset when it comes to budget allocation, logistics planning and so many other key planning needs. Ask around for references and do a little online research, then set up some interviews. For the vendor referrals alone, a wedding planner is totally worth their weight in gold!

NARROW THE SEASON.

If your budget allows for the flexibility of your wedding date, consider the seasons. Do you like to be warm? Cool? Do you want toes in the sand? Unbeatable views? All indoor? The seasons dictate a lot of these decisions. If your dream venue is outdoors during a rainy month, make sure there’s a rain plan. The season will determine which flowers you can and cannot use and will help narrow down a color palette. The season may even determine the pricing of venues, coordinators, and photographers.