Long engagement tips

My wedding date is for Fall 2019. I got engaged in July of this year.

Don't feel bad about being engaged a long time. I'll be engaged about 1 year and half to two years. Just do what is right for you and your FH. Make time for regular dates and take your time planning everything. You have the luxury of time so go ahead and use it. Good luck!!

Congrats!! I got engaged November 2014 and as you can see, my wedding is July 2019. We wanted to graduate and really develop into functioning adults before making it official. Focus on just life together for a year or so before planning. It's nice to be able to focus on growing together without adding wedding stress. The time will come to start planning before you know it, trust me!

I got engaged August 2016, we picked our date for May of 2019! So far we have our photographer and our venue! Talking with a DJ this upcoming week but everyone goes at it in a different pace. I'd rather get rid of the big things and not have to rush or worry further down the line.

We got engaged December of 2016 and our date is October of 2019. Our original date was June of 2020, but we decided to move it up as we are having an outdoor wedding and June where I live is painfully hot, while October is great weather wise. There is no rush on your wedding, as you're going to be spending the rest of your lives together regardless of the date! My tip to you would be to decide on a budget asap, as that's the main thing when wedding planning. Thus far, FH and I have booked our venue and chosen our photographer, but beyond that, we are waiting before making any final decisions. Don't pick your wedding party super early, either. Times change. In the beginning of my engagement, I wanted to ask my best friend right away to be my maid of honor but decided not to since my wedding date was far. I'm glad I'm waited because we no longer speak. Enjoy your engagement, your future husband, and life. Take it all in, because time passes quickly!

I got engaged in December, and we've set the date for September 2019. We have a lot going on (I'm in college and he's going to the Police Academy, and we both work full time), and it's a lot easier to pay for and save money with more time on our hands.

Pro tip: focus on the most important things first. Make up a guest list, set a budget, and ensure that your budget will cover that many. You can always focus on obsessively checking Pinterest later (I'm guilty of it as well). Find venues. Pick photographers or djs. Remember you have time, but you also have things that need to get done, so don't procrastinate too much. I agree with some other DO NOT ASK anyone to be in your wedding party. I made the mistake of asking my best friend to be a bridesmaid, and now we don't even speak. I've planned out who I want in my wedding, but I haven't asked. (Besides my maid of honor bc she has to fly in.. sometimes circumstances are different for everyone). Mostly, don't stress too much. You got this!