What to Do in the First 30 Days After Your Athens GA Engagement
- SpringHaus Farm Weddings
- Sep 1
- 4 min read
What to Do in the First 30 Days After Your Athens GA Engagement
You have either popped the question, or you have answered a big, resounding YES! Congratulations from SpringHaus Farm! This is an exciting time filled with love, anticipation & maybe a little anxiety for the future. But once the initial excitement settles, you may think, “What's next?” Don't worry, you aren't alone in that! Planning an Athens, GA wedding can seem like it may be quite a big task, but taking it step by step and giving yourself plenty of time will help ensure you enjoy every moment of this beautiful journey, together.
What to Do in the First 30 Days After Your Athens GA Engagement
Here’s a quick guide with some important wedding planning advice and great tips to get you started in the first 30 days after getting engaged.
1. Share the News
Shout it out! Share your news on social media, and share the when, where, & how! Take a moment to savor the engagement. Share the exciting news with your closest family and friends first. Consider how you’d like to announce your engagement to the wider circle—through a social media post, a small gathering, or even a fun engagement party! Start thinking about engagement photos to share!
2. Set a Date (or a time frame)
One of the first questions people will ask is, “When’s the big day?” While you don’t need to have an exact date immediately, having a rough time frame or even season can help during the initial planning stages. Consider a specific season, the venue availability, and any special dates that are meaningful to you as a couple.
3. Discuss Budget
The foundation of your wedding planning should be your budget. Even before you choose a venue, you must sit down with your partner to discuss a budget and decide what is important for you both. This will assist in all other decisions, from the venue to the guest list. Remember to account for unexpected expenses by setting aside a small contingency fund.
4. Start a Guest List
Drafting a preliminary guest list will assist before you even think about the venue and overall scale of the wedding. It doesn’t have to be final, but having a rough estimate is crucial in the early planning stages. Discuss who you’d like to invite and consider any family obligations. SpringHaus Farm, 15 miles outside of Athens GA can assist you in how best to decide on a guest list! Their 225 occupancy allows you to add those you may have thought of as a maybe!
5. Research Venues; SpringHaus Farm is one to see!
Your venue will set the tone for your wedding day, so start researching locations as early as possible. Although, if you know the one you really want, does it match your budget and guest list? SpringHaus Farm near Athens, GA, can assist and walk you through the process of planning and answer all those questions you have on their website even before you visit. A venue should be transparent in their pricing with no hidden fees! Why have to go ask a bunch of questions, SpringHaus Farm has all you need wrapped up in a beautiful outdoor and rustic barn wedding venue!
6. Book a Photographer
Photographers can book up fast, especially ones in high demand, so it’s wise to start looking for your style photographer early! Look for photographers whose style matches your vision and check their availability for your chosen dates. Don’t forget to review portfolios and read reviews. Many venues have specific photographers so make sure yours is either on their preferred list or they have insurance! Many venues are requiring insurance from their vendors so double check before booking. Ask the venue if they have a list of photographers they love, most have a list that they have seen their work and recommend them. No venue should get a kickback from a vendor (SpringHaus Farm does NOT do this and will always offer the discount to the customer!)
7. Choose Your Wedding Party
Decide on your wedding party, whether you are traditional and have a bridal party with girls and groomsmen or 'groomswomen' or brides'mate', choose important people who will support you on your special day. These are the friends and family members you want by your side throughout the planning process and on the big day.
8. Consider Hiring a Wedding Planner
Hiring a wedding planner can save you time and stress. Planners and coordinators bring expertise, vendor connections, and can assist that things run smoothly. Even if you choose not to hire one for the full planning process, consider a day-of coordinator. SpringHaus Farm has an in-house coordinator who knows the venue and who is well-versed in how the day should run.
Planning a wedding should be a memorable experience, not just a checklist of tasks. Enjoy this time, lean on your special people for support, and remember that the goal is to celebrate your love with those who matter most.
For more wedding planning tips and advice, stay tuned to our blog. Here’s to a beautiful engagement and a wonderful wedding day!
Thank you so much for stopping by SpringHaus Farm blog, we hope you found this information helpful. We want to use our blogs to increase awareness and support for locally-owned wedding venues. Locally owned wedding venues tend to provide a higher level of expertise, service, and dedication. They also have far less turnover than corporate-owned or investor-owned venues. As you plan your wedding we hope you will consider a locally owned wedding venue like ours. You can find locally-owned wedding venues on this wedding venue map. Below is a shout-out to fellow locally-owned wedding venues around the country!
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