Hello all, this is my first post on this forum.
My fiancée and I got engaged November 3rd and cannot believe the amount of people that skipped over the congratulations part to ask me when the wedding was and 'of course you'll invite me right?'
I shouldn't be surprised as a lot of these people are 'internet friends', you know the ones that accumulate on your snapchat lists and creep in the background. I guess the point is, I definitely felt the rush to start running in and planning everything in a week. I was able to step back and start leisurely planning and have really taken my time looking at everything. I feel like I have made some great choices not rushing into things, as well as truly enjoying time with the man I love and our engagement. Just because we are engaged does not mean we put ourselves on the backburner to please others.
We also shaved our guest list down from 200 to 60, with the goal of us spending our money on us and our closest friends and family.
Weddings are fun, but don't let it run your life or your relationship. Flowers are great, but don't let it take away from your shine. The photographer is key but don't forget to smile for yourself and spend time with your family. People that come to your wedding might not talk to you next year. Bigger isn't always better.
Relax and make sure you take care of yourself and your partner. 
