you're engaged, how exciting!
OK, you've got the perfect man and a gorgeous ring on your finger. Now what?Here is a handy checklist of ideas for budgeting, planning, andorganizinggleaned from our years working with happy Brides. Pleasevisit ourokay store and use the "Ask a Question" link on any page if you have specific questions on wedding planning or wedding etiquette. We love weddings and are always happy to talk to Brides about flowers, rentals, invitations, accessories, and planning.
(1) Don't tell anyone you are engaged until you tell your FAMILY.
Even if you SWEAR them to secrecy, telling anyone other that each other's families first is a bad idea. If word gets out, there will be hurt feelings. And, you may also be depriving yourself of a wonderful ENGAGEMENT PARTY thrown by your families where your happy news will be announced! Protocol for telling families is for each of you to tell your own family first, then traditionally the Mother of the Bride calls the Mother of the Groom to set up a time to meet (if the families have not already met). Then, the two families along with the Bride and Groom get together for an informal meeting. This is best acgeplished at the home of one of the families so that all questions can be answered and any sensitive topics, especially MONEY, can bediscussed in a private atmosphere. Before telling both families, the Bride and Groom should discuss between themselves any topic they think may gee up so that they will be on the same page when they meet with the families. This should be a happy time, but be prepared if your parents start asking questions such as "what about college" or "who are you expecting to pay for this wedding?"or other topics you may or may not wish to discuss or be prepared to discuss.Be sensitive to your parents feelings. You may be an adult, but to your parents you will always be their little baby. A child getting married is a big transition for any family! If you do your homework before telling your families, and have discussed together how certain topics will be answered, then this meeting and announcement will be a happy and memorable time. Once families have been told, decide together how to announce the big news. An engagement party is a wonderful venue for announcing your intentions, and can be as informal or formal as you like. Traditionally, invitations are sent out by the Bride's family and tell what the event is (backyard picnic, dinner, appetizers
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