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Beginner January 2020

4 month engagement, we did it!

Katie, on January 21, 2020 at 9:08 AM Posted in Planning 0 13
We got engaged in early September and for a myriad of reasons, decided to have a 4 month engagement. We got married Saturday and it was a dream! My biggest advice to brides would be:
1) anything you can do early, do it! Even if people think you’re overzealous by getting so many things done, your future self will thank you
2) utilize google sheets/docs! This saved me with my guest list and aided me so much in getting invitations and thank you letters out.3) communicate with your wedding party! I sent out a sheet via text for the groomsmen and bridesmaids that outlined when and where things were happening.4) a few days before the wedding, do what you can to relax, breathe, and soak it all in. The wedding day flies by!5) something I didn’t do- have a game plan with your spouse about how you’re going to spend your reception time. It’s overwhelming to see so many important people in one room, especially family and friends who traveled far to be there. You can feel like you’re being pulled in a million directions, so I think I would have helped to talk about this before hand.
For all you wedding planners out there, remember that your day is YOUR day! 4 month engagement, we did it! 14 month engagement, we did it! 2

4 month engagement, we did it! 3

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13 Comments

Latest activity by Emily, on January 30, 2020 at 10:31 AM
  • Gabrielle
    Expert January 2020
    Gabrielle ·
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    Congratulations!!! Beautiful pictures!! We actually did a similar thing, but we were engaged in January of last year and didn’t really start planning until September when we moved our date up to January 4 of this month (we were originally going to have a two year engagement, which is why we were taking things slow). You have some great advice, and I second it!
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    Master January 2015
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    What a gorgeous wedding, congratulations!!

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  • Ashley
    Devoted July 2021
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    Oh my goodness, 4 months?! That's amazing! Everything looks beautiful...congratulations!

    And I appreciate your advice. We got engaged in August 2018 but didn't really start planning anything until June 2019. But once we started planning everything that I could get done I wanted to get done. My thought was 1. it's one more thing checked off my to-do list and 2. it's one less thing to stress about.

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
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    Congratulations! Love your pictures. It just goes to show people you can plan a beautiful wedding in a short timeline. I planned mine in 11 weeks by myself.
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  • Jai
    VIP May 2020
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    Aw so pretty! Congrats!
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    Legend June 2019
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    Congratulations
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  • Mrs.hays
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    Congratulations!! Your pictures are beautiful!
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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
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    4 months, that's amazing! Massive congratulations to you both Smiley ring

    You looked beautiful Smiley love

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  • Janiya
    Super June 2020
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    Congratulations! Gorgeous photos! So much LOVE in the pictures. I wish the both of you a long and happy marriage!

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  • Chelsea
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    Congrats! When I read this it stressed me out haha! Couldn't do it. But congrats!

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  • Catherine
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    Amazing!!! you looked gorgeous. i love those centerpieces! congrats!!!

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  • Monica
    Beginner September 2021
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    Congratulations. Beautiful pictures.

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  • Emily
    Dedicated August 2021
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    Is your dress Essense by Australia? It looks like it's the exact same dress I'm wearing!

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