The whirlwind of excitement that comes with being newly engaged is unlike any other in life. Not only do you get to revel in the sweet romance of the proposal – something you and your fiancé will always remember fondly – but you also get to share the exciting news with friends, family and co-workers.
The positive energy you’ll get from all the well wishes and congratulations shouldn’t be wasted, though – you can funnel it all into planning the wedding of your dreams.
Luckily, it’s easier than ever for brides to narrow down the resources that they want to use. It never hurts to pull out a good, recently updated etiquette book to avoid making faux pas as you plan (and Mom will love it). Magazines are a much-loved resource that gives you great visuals and creative ideas, but the Web has taken what magazines do to a whole new level.
Hundreds of wedding blogs get millions of hits every month, and on them you’ll find an almost endless parade of inspirational images and ideas. Much of what you see comes from real brides who are sharing the beautiful touches that made their wedding day special.
But before you even start poring over sites and magazines, ask yourself what you want your wedding to be like. Do you want it to be more lighthearted or elegant, casual or formal? Asking yourself these questions can help focus your vision.
However, if you truly don’t have anything in mind, don’t worry. As you start browsing, collect ideas, whether in a folder on your desktop, on an online pinboard, or in a binder or notebook. As you collect, periodically go through things to see what “sticks” – the ideas you keep coming back to again and again – and you’ll find your wedding vision slowly coming together.
