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Kristine
Savvy September 2019

Short Engagement, but lots already done! :)

Kristine, on May 15, 2019 at 7:32 PM Posted in Planning 0 8

My FH and I are only taking 5 months to go from "Yes" to "I do". I was stressed out at first when we decided on a short engagement, but we've been very lucky so far in the 6.5 weeks that have passed since we got engaged!

- We found our wedding bands the day after we got engaged

- Not only was our top choice for a venue available (in September!), but it's also nearly all-inclusive (wedding planner for the pre-planning and the day of, tables, linens, chair, silverware, soft drink bar, flowers, food, cake, DJ, decorations, valet parking for guests, bridal and groom suites for the day of). All we need to book is a Photographer (DONE!), Officiant (DONE!), and alcohol.

- I found my dress (I cried!) at the FIRST boutique I went to - it was the fifth dress I tried on.

- My FH found his tux - coincidentally, also the fifth one he tried on! - and bought it for less than it would cost to rent! We also got a great deal for his groomsmen to buy their suits for less than it would cost to rent!

- We were able to book our bachelor and bachelorette hotel for the same weekend!

- Our invitations went out in the mail today! Smiley smile

- My MoH is equally on a roll and already has my Bridal Shower and parts of my bachelorette weekend planned

I just feel so accomplished lol. Regardless of how long your engagement is/was, do/did you feel the same when you completed things for your big day?

8 Comments

Latest activity by Mrs., on May 16, 2019 at 12:59 AM
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    Expert July 2019
    Natalie ·
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    Congrats I feel like you have done as much as me and I have been planning for 5 months now! Wedding is In 2 months and at this point it doesn’t seem like my maid of honor planned anything for me. But we have most of the big things 😄 it feels great to look back and see things coming along!!
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  • Rebecca
    Dedicated December 2018
    Rebecca ·
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    Yes! I had an 8 month engagement and was getting things done so quickly we found and booked our venue a week after we got engaged because it was everything all inclusive and had the reception room and ceremony room with big windows all around with a view of downtown so beautiful had a save the date shoot and sent them out in the same month everything was so perfect and quick and was so happy everytime I had something to check off lol congratulations so excited for you ladies hope your day is so beautiful 💖
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  • Short-Vitosh2019
    Savvy August 2019
    Short-Vitosh2019 ·
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    We are a 6 month engagement and within 30 days had venue DJ caterer bridal party std florist and my dress! I like not waiting BUT realize I got very lucky that all my vendors had my date open year of
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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
    Mandi ·
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    I feel proud of you. Lol.
    I love it when I check something off my list! I feel like this daunting task that I have no idea what I'm doing is getting more and more manageable.
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  • Taylor
    Beginner June 2023
    Taylor ·
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    I have a little over 3 years and have NONE of this yet. Can you share your luck please!!!
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  • Lizzy
    Super October 2019
    Lizzy ·
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    I started with a year to plan and I'm just u der 5 mo ths out and all I have left is the men's attire and rings
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  • Margie
    Beginner July 2019
    Margie ·
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    Congrats! I’m sure it feels great!
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  • Mrs.
    Super May 2019
    Mrs. ·
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    Wow! You are super efficient! I have a short engagement as well, under 6 months and it wasn't nearly as easy as you're making it sound. Congrats by the way!!

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