So you just got engaged, how exciting!? When I got engaged I remember the first thing I did was pick up the phone to call my mother screaming. I think today’s bride is no different. It is such an exciting moment until the fear hits. Now what? How do I plan a wedding? What do you do first? How do you choose a date? Where do you start looking? Of course you may turn to your soon to be husband, unfortunately this is probably not a good first place to go. He may want to help but let’s face it, most men are perfectly happy just showing up. The thing that makes a man happiest, is when his wife is happy and leaving him to watch sports. (It has taken me at least 21 of 22 years of marriage to figure this out).
So, after you finishing calling, texting and emailing all your family and friends take a deep breath. The fun is about to begin. Today it is even easier – look to your computer. If you aren’t that familiar with the internet then make friends as this methods of research will make a lot of good resources readily available.
Now, to do it the old fashioned way- for me much easier- head over to Barnes and Noble or your favorite news stand and stock up on all your favorite and not so favorite bridal magazines. And start clipping, tearing or bookmarking everything that you like. You may want to start a vision board so you have all your ideas and favorites in one handy place available at a glance. To create a vision board all you need is an 11 x 17 or larger poster board, glue and/or tape scissors magazines and your time. You may want to create a binder and put all the images in sleeves and carry around the binder. The thing I like about the vision boards is first all your favs are right out in front of you in 1 spot without having to search thru pages- You may want to make a few boards until you narrow down your exact dream.
Good luck, have fun and get creative. After all it is your day!
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