Congratulations on your engagement! This is an exciting time filled with joy and anticipation for the future. As you embark on this new chapter of your life, there are a few important things to consider and tasks to tackle. From celebrating your love to starting the wedding planning process, here are some suggestions on what to do right after getting engaged:
Insure your engagement ring:
Having your engagement and wedding rings insured is just as important as your car insurance, your life insurance, or your home owners insurance. This small piece of jewelry that signifies a big commitment in your life deserves protection in case something unfortunate happens to it. Jewelry insurance is very affordable and most times you can bundle it with your already existing insurance.
New name or nah?:
Start thinking about if you’re going to change your last name or not. Whether you decide to drop your maiden name completely or hyphenate, the legal name changing process can be tedious and the sooner you make a decision the sooner you can get the process started and finished. I really enjoyed using Newly Named to help me submit all the proper legal paperwork to dropping my maiden name and taking my husband’s last name. They assist with changing your name in many scenarios. Check it out below.
Enjoy being engaged:
I actually started wedding planning two months after getting engaged. I think it’s really important for your mental health and in general to enjoy being engaged before diving deep into wedding planning. Don’t rush the bliss, relish it. Take a couple of weeks to just enjoy being engaged, flashing your ring, and smiling endlessly before wedding planning takes over your life.
Your partner has a finger too:
While you admire your new beautiful engagement ring, it’s also important to be thinking about your fiance’s finger. Don’t forget to ask him what kind of wedding band he would like and consider going on another ring shopping trip for him.
Have a wedding outline:
As you start to wedding plan, don’t overwhelm yourself with all of the details. Start with the bigger ones and work your way to the smaller ones. Don’t feel like you have to have all of the details together at once, it will take time. So take your time, do your due diligence, and seek guidance when needed.
Congratulations once again on this incredible milestone! Your engagement is a testament to the strength of your love, and the journey ahead is yours to create. Embrace the adventure, cherish the moments, and let your love story unfold in its own beautiful and unique way.
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