Celebrating Your Engagement: What Comes After You Say "Yes!"
- SpringHaus Farm Weddings
- Dec 16, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Dec 24, 2024
Celebrating Your Engagement: What Comes After You Say "Yes!"
Engagement season is upon us! As a local wedding venue owner outside of Athens, Georgia, at SpringHaus Farm, we know the holidays and the months that follow often mark the start of the most exciting time in many couples’ lives. Whether you’ve just gotten engaged during the holidays, or you’re planning a New Year's, Valentine's Day or Spring proposal, the feeling of hearing or saying “Yes!” to a lifetime of love and commitment is going to be absolutely magical. But after that unforgettable moment, what is next? How do you celebrate this new chapter in your life?
1. Take a Moment to Let It Sink In
Before jumping into the whirlwind of wedding planning (because let me just say, there is going to be a whirlwind of planning), take some time to enjoy and submerge in the joy of your engagement. It's easy to get swept up in the excitement and start making decisions right away, but remember, this is your moment to enjoy. Savor the feeling of being engaged and relish in the thrill of knowing you’ve just said “Yes!” to a lifetime together.
2. Tell Your Loved Ones
Once you're engaged, the first people you’ll want to share the good news with are the people closest to you, friends and family. Sure, social media announcements are exciting, but there’s something special about sharing the moment with your family and friends before they see it online. Whether you make a phone call, gather a group for a celebratory dinner, or make a special announcement, these early conversations will create memories you’ll cherish forever.
3. Celebrate Your Engagement
After telling your inner circle, it’s time to plan an engagement celebration. This can be as big or small as you like, but it’s a fantastic way to share your joy with friends and family. Consider throwing an engagement party (SpringHaus Farm can help with this), whether it’s a casual gathering or a fancy dinner. You could also enjoy a more intimate evening, just the two of you, where you reflect on the proposal, exchange gifts, or relive the moment.
If you choose to have a larger event, remember that it doesn't have to be stressful. This isn't the wedding—it's simply about celebrating the milestone. A fun, low-pressure celebration can be a perfect way to start your engagement on a positive note. SpringHaus Farm can assist with dinner parties too with your favorite caterer and closest friends to celebrate the announcement! You can even plan on asking your wedding party to join you at the venue of your dreams! It's a win/win!
4. Start Thinking About the Big Day
After the excitement settles, it’s time to begin thinking about your wedding. The first thing you’ll need to do is set a timeline and a budget. Do you want a short engagement or a longer one? Are you planning for a wedding in the near future, or do you want to take your time to get everything just right?
One of the first tasks after you say "Yes!" is to decide on a wedding date. Choosing a season or specific time frame will help set the tone for your planning and guide decisions on venues, vendors, and styles. It will help guide your choice of venues knowing the time frame you wish to have, most great venues have their availability and should be transparent about their pricing and packages! SpringHaus Farm is very transparent and you have everything at your fingertips before you even make a decision to schedule a tour!
5. Budget and Priorities
Sit down with your partner and have an honest conversation about your wedding budget. Finances are one of the most important and difficult factors in planning a wedding, and understanding your budget early on can help avoid stress and much headache later. Do you want to prioritize a lavish reception or invest in a unique honeymoon? Would you prefer to have an intimate celebration or a grand day with all your closest friends and family? Defining your priorities and creating a budget together will ensure that everyone is on the same page moving forward. Remember, a venue is about 30% of your overall budget so take this into consideration unless you are booking with an all inclusive venue that handles everything. SpringHaus Farm has a very detailed Booked Couples Resource Guide and Online planner that will walk you through all the important steps in the process.
6. Choose Your Wedding Party
Now that you’ve made the decision to commit to each other, it’s time to start thinking about who you want to stand by your side on your wedding day. Choosing your bridal party and groomsmen is an exciting step that solidifies who will be part of your special day. Be sure to take your time in making these decisions, and remember that it's about who you want to share this chapter of your life with—not just who you feel obligated to invite. Also, if you want to really focus on planning of the wedding, it's ok to not spend a fortune on "wedding party gifts" when you ask them. As a wedding venue owner, at SpringHaus Farm in Athens, Georgia, we know the cost of a wedding, so spend thousands on gifts for those who are in your wedding to ask and then their gift for being in your wedding can get pricey, think about doing it with a sweet note they will cherish, heartfelt in meaningful...goes a long way to those who really cherish your friendship and not the pricey gift!
7. Enjoy Your Engagement
Lastly, make sure you take time to enjoy being engaged! This period of time is incredibly special, and there’s no rush to dive headfirst into the wedding planning process. You don’t need to start organizing every detail immediately unless you are on a tight timeline. Instead, spend quality time with your fiancé, make memories, and celebrate your love! Remember that the journey leading up to the wedding is just as important as the big day itself. Join us at SpringHaus Farm to see our available dates for this upcoming year!
8. Consider Taking Engagement Photos
A growing tradition for couples today is to have engagement photos taken. These photos can serve as beautiful mementos of your engagement period and provide an opportunity to capture the joy and excitement of this time. Whether you’re capturing your love in a scenic outdoor location or simply enjoying a cozy moment at home, engagement photos are a wonderful way to celebrate your relationship. SpringHaus Farm, an outdoor and rustic barn wedding venue near Athens, GA gives access to all their booked couples to use whatever portion of the land they would like for engagement pictures with an appointment.
SpringHaus Farm is a locally owned and operated business. We sincerely hope to encourage couples to learn more about the value and importance of choosing a locally owned business when it’s time to book your wedding venue & vendors. With locally owned venues you will often see a higher level of hospitality, better communication and a greater desire to truly ensure your wedding exceeds expectations. We are thrilled to support wedding venue owners from around the country with a weekly shout out in our blog. you can find locally owned wedding venues featured on this wedding venue map.
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