What to Do in the First 30 Days After You Get Engaged in Athens, GA
- SpringHaus Farm Weddings
- Jul 5
- 5 min read
What to Do in the First 30 Days After You Get Engaged in Athens, GA
Did you just say YES??? Or maybe you just asked a very important question!
You have either popped the question, or you have hopefully answered a very important question with a resounding YES! Congratulations from SpringHaus Farm! This is such an exciting time filled with love, anticipation & quite possibly some anxiety for the what's next. The initial excitement may begin to settle and now your are thinking, “Where do I even begin?”
Planning a wedding can be a wee bit overwhelming, but taking it step by step and giving yourself plenty of time will help ensure you enjoy every moment of this beautiful journey. At SpringHaus Farm, our booked couples get a little something special, a full planning guide that comes with booking our venue! Just a little slice of some of what we offer our couples! It doesn't have to be overwhelming, let us help!
What to do in the first 30 days after you get engaged in Athens, Ga.
For those not getting married at SpringHaus, that's ok, we will still give some quick snippits of what could help you plan or at least where you should start!
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 Exciting News First!
Share your news on social media, along with all the nitty gritty details, because let's face it, we want to know the when, where and how! 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, maybe a dinner or small gathering, or even a fun engagement party! Start thinking about engagement photos to share!
2. Set a Date (or at least a time frame)
People will ask, so think about having the answer before you announce! While you don’t need to have an exact date immediately, having a rough time frame 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. Let's Talk Budget
The foundation of your wedding planning should always start with what is your budget. Even before you choose a venue, it is imperative you sit down with your fiancé (and parents if they are paying) to discuss a budget and decide what is important for you. 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
I know that sounds weird, but drafting a "preliminary" guest list will help so much prior to choosing a venue and overall scale of the wedding. It doesn’t have to be final, but having a rough estimate is so important in the early planning stages. Discuss who you’d like to invite and consider any family obligations. SpringHaus Farm, just 15 miles outside of Athens, Georgia can assist you in how best to decide on a guest list! Their 250 occupancy allows you to add those you may have thought of as a maybe!
5. Research Venues!
The venue you choose will set the tone for your wedding day, so start researching locations as early as possible. Make sure the venue is transparent in their pricing and packages, and there are no hidden fees and you can see their availability!
SpringHaus Farm near Athens, Georgia, can assist and walk you through the process of planning and answer all those questions you have on their website even before you visit. Wit their very detailed FAQ page, and their detailed Booked Couples Resource Guide that all their booked couples receive after booking, planning is seamless! You shouldn't have to ask a bunch of questions during a tour if the venue has everything listed, 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 searching for your style photographer early, right after you book your venue! 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.
7. Choose Your Wedding Party
Decide on your wedding party, whether you are traditional and have a bridal party with girls and guys or 'groomswomen' or bride 'mates', 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 a team of in-house team coordinators who know 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, your venue, your planner or wedding party, and remember that the goal is to celebrate your love with those who matter most.
Thank you so much for stopping by and SpringHaus Farm 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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