Your Ultimate Wedding Roadmap: Phase 1 Engagement
So, you’re engaged- Congratulations!
This is Phase 1 of our five-part series guiding you through all the celebrations leading up to your big day. We’ll walk you through each stage, starting with your engagement and everything that makes this time so special.
Phase 1: The Engagement!
Your first step in this next chapter is celebrating your engagement! Whether it’s just the two of you or with friends and family at an engagement party, make sure this time is filled with love, joy, and positivity—it sets the tone for everything ahead.
Hot Tip: grab a French Tip set to make sure your hands look picture perfect with your new bling!
Time to show off your new status with a custom Future Mrs. Hoodie. Flaunt your future last name around town. The left sleeve even has a sweet detail where "I said yes!" is printed, which is perfect to snap a pic with your ring for a soft launch of your engagement.
If you are throwing an engagement party, consider a We’re Engaged Custom Decal on a mirror for a super fun & affordable way to personalize your celebration. It's such a cute and fun photo-op that your guests will love snapping pics in front of!
You can buy a small tabletop mirror for the bride-to-be to snap a pick of her new bling as part of an engagement gift, or a larger stand-alone mirror as an entry sign for any engagement or bridal shower!
Wedding planning will be right around the corner but it's so important to slow down and enjoy being fiancées for a while. You likely won't be one again- and trust, saying "my fiancé" never gets old. Soak up the excitement of this stage and toast to the start of one amazing journey ahead with the Engagement glass set,—the perfect pair to pop some bubbly and celebrate this unforgettable chapter.
Tips for Staying Cool During Your Engagement Era
- Celebrate the little milestones. Don’t wait until the wedding day. Each step—booking a venue, sending save-the-dates, choosing a dress—is worth acknowledging and enjoying together.
- Start planning your dream day. Open that Pinterest board, chat about your guest list, and set a date range for when you’d like to tie the knot.
- Keep your engagement party fun and personal. Don't stray far from your wedding guest list and keep it low-key, whether it’s brunch, a backyard BBQ, or a casual cocktail night. If kids won’t be part of your wedding day, your engagement party is the perfect time to include them in the fun and celebration.
- Set a budget early. Planning can get stressful if finances aren’t clear. Decide on a budget early so you can make decisions confidently and enjoy the process.
- Start researching and touring venues. Whether your wedding is in a few months or a couple of years, booking your venue is a big step. Once it’s done, you can enjoy the rest of your engagement with less stress.
- Remember, this day is about you two. This is your love story, and you get to write your own rules for what your wedding day looks and feels like. Don’t let other people’s opinions dictate your choices—focus on what makes you both happy.