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I’m Engaged,Now What?

The big question has been asked and answered with a resounding yes! What next?

Everyone has their own ideas about the order in which to do If you have a favourite venue, celebrant and photographer, get
things. Thinking back over my time in the wedding industry, them all chatting and work out a date that suits everyone. Then
these are my top tips. you’ve got your dream team in place!
The first thing is to sit back, relax and just enjoy being engaged. Wedding planning can seem really daunting. When you get
Everyone will be asking ‘when? where? how?’ Try and enjoy the your key suppliers locked-in, ask them for advice and tips about
‘just engaged’ feeling for a while. other suppliers you might want, like florists, cake-makers and
After a few blissful weeks, sit down together and have a chat even dress-makers. They will be a great source of information
about dates and wedding venues. Is there is a specific date that and recommendations.
you want to get married on? Maybe you have a dream venue at Best of luck planning your special day xx
which you envisage yourselves tying the knot.
Once you have these locked in, find your wedding celebrant. Venita Manning
This person will get you guys legally married. They are also the Marriage Celebrant
person who is in charge of the start of your day. The first big
impression. Ensure that you think they will make it fun and p: 0412 72 8866
enjoyable for you and your guests. Find someone who you e: venita.manning@gmail.com
connect with. One who gets you. w: www.venitamanning.com.au
Then, choose your photographer. Hire the best one that you can
afford. Photos will be your most prized possession in years to I love to laugh.
come. They will bring back so many memories and, most of all, I love fun.
they’ll bring back all those amazing feelings you had on your I love LOVE.
big day.