2 year (or longer) engagement

My long engagement is due to me being in school. I finish in October and I am not planning anything until then. I think that is partly why I am not discouraged. If anything I am more motivated for both my wedding planning and with school! I’m very new to the wedding experience, my family never had weddings that were traditional and when my parents were married, I was too young to really remember all the details.

We got engaged in December 2018 but we aren’t getting married until May 2021. I think it really helps having a lot of time to be able to think about each piece that goes into planning your dream wedding. Also, it for sure helps to be able to save up. I recommend taking the time to visit with a variety of vendors. Take to Pinterest to get ideas on decorating (DIY projects take some time , but are usually pretty cost effective)

My date is 2/22/22 and it’s getting closer slooooowly but surely. I am still deciding between DIY and an all inclusive venue and a few alternatives in between. I feel extremely weird and awkward in regards to reaching out to vendors and venues so far ahead. I’ve at least had the opportunity to organize or at least pre-organize things pretty thoroughly. February 2020 I’d like to put a down payment on my venue (if they will book that far in advance). I don’t want to lose out on my dream spot. Being a Tuesday you’d think it would be simple however with so many people into synchronicity who knows how many people are trying to get married on 2/22/22. When I’ve hit a road block with all I can think of to research for the venue and vendors I spend time on YouTube watching videos of wedding games and things like that for ideas on how to make sure my wedding day is fun!

We got engaged December 24, 2017 and are getting married March 26, 2021. We had originally had a 2020 wedding in the works but a family emergency caused us to spend our wedding fund so we had to postpone. I won’t lie being engaged for over 3 years by the time we get married is rough but now I can make sure our wedding is exactly how we want it. We can slowly pay off our vendors instead of writing a few giant checks in one shot, we’ve been paying for our wedding a little bit here and there and it is a relief. Also I graduate college in May 2020 so it’s nice to know that I can focus solely on the wedding after that instead of stressing out with both school and wedding.
I know it will fly and it’s wonderful knowing there are so many other couples who have endured the long engagement as well.

It was in August 2022 but we decided March 2022 instead. Destination wedding in St. Lucia seems more reason then having it home. Its all about how many guest and if a destination wedding is best. Its overwhelming.

I’m getting married in two years. My mom has told me not to plan everything because things change within two years and has helped me wait till next year to start everything. I was with my man for 5 years before he asked so we had a long dating and now a two year engagement. If he is the one then you will be able to get though the long and exciting engagement

I got engaged February of 2018 and we aren't getting married until February of 2021 so a 3 year engagement.

I think being able to come up with a time line, pick up small things here and there for the wedding, and really dig your heels down and save up are really going to help in the long run instead of rushing planning and such. PLUS we got engaged then found out we were pregnant to it's nice to be able to have some time to shed some baby weight before wedding dress shopping!

Im not getting marrie tell october 2021. And kinda in the same boat. But trying to hold off on alot of the big stuff and doing diy projects right now to keep busy with it.

Mine will be about 4 years when all is said an done. It’s been a couple moths and I’m already antsy. I just want to marry my best friend!

Well I see it as taking my time. I’m particularly not in a rush. I just see it as one day at a time. I want to make sure that we don’t start our lives in debt.. save as much as possible. No loans, no credit card debt. I want everything to go as smoothly as possible with as much as I want. I’d rather have the perfect wedding CASH with a 3 year engagement, than a RUSHED wedding with no chance to look at the big picture.

I feel like time allows you to actually sit back and think EVERYTHING through.

We got engaged July 2017 and our wedding is Sept 28, 2019! I started planning right away but I took a long time to make each decision to 100% guarantee that it was exactly what we wanted! The only thing we booked right away (Nov 2017) was our venue because it is very popular and we knew that was where we wanted to get married! I really like the longer engagement because it allows more space in between everything that needs to be planned that way you don't get stressed out as much. Here I am just about 5 months out and everything is basically done. only the DIY things need to be made!

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AAHHH!!! so close omg im so excited for you! You go girl, you got this!

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Oh, definitely! I am well aware of the time and money we will be saving and the stress we wont gain from a long engagement. And we are happy about that but you know... we want this to happen! We are so excited and so very ready to commit!!! But we are lucky.

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Oh my goodness! Kudos to you sweetie you have a lot of will power to get to wait that long! DONT FRET! You got this!

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You are way closer than most in this thread! You go girl, DIY to your hearts content!

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Aww! Congrats on the babie! That is too much excitement for me lol

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Yeah, things do change a lot in two years. But i believe two years is a long time to plan and be able to change and modify anything that needs to be done. Like for example, I'm planning a small garage reception at my sisters house, if by some reason we cant do it there because they are renovating or they moved or anything like that then i will quickly do what i have to do to not ruin my plans. Get a venue or even let them know ahead of time! That is definitely one of the things I'm looking very closely to... because, like you said, many things can change in two years.

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A small wedding like mine is overwhelming, i cant imagine a destination wedding! But you got time and you got this!

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Family emergencies tend to take priority and hopefully all is well? I am glad to see you in high spirits and in a positive note regarding a long engagement, it is definitely no easy task but you have your hands full already!

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I think dates like that get popular because of how quirky the number is, but being weekday not so many people will lean towards it, i think. But you have time to decide and un-decide, to be confused and frustrated so just take it easy and have scenario A and scenario B or however many you need!