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The question has been popped, the answer was yes and now it is time to get down to brass tacks. Or rather, it’s time to get down to gingham and dahlias and color schemes. A lot of time, work and decisions go into every wedding, whether it is bare bones or grand and complex. Here are the things to focus on post-engagement. 1. Take some time to enjoy being engaged. The time that you are engaged is special and exciting, and though it will certainly involve wedding planning, it isn’t just about planning the wedding. Your engagement is about you as a couple, your love and your commitment. Revel in those things. 2. Tell important people personally before blasting the news on social media. Even if important members of the family, like grandparents, are not 8
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on social media, they are more likely to hear it from a third party once it’s public if you haven’t told them. Once you put that telltale ring picture on social media, people will assume that it’s fair game to share the news. 3. Begin a basic budget outline. No need to hammer out all the details the second the ring is sized and slipped on. Instead, figure out what you can contribute from savings, what percentage of your paycheck you are willing to set aside in the coming months and note any external contributions that you know of, such as help from parents or future in-laws. 4. Discuss the big picture of the wedding with your partner. You don’t have to start compromising or deciding just yet, but be sure to discuss whether you want a lot of guests or few, a sum-
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