Ultimate Checklist for what to do After Getting Engaged
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re recently engaged (or damn close to getting engaged), so congrats! You now are an official fiancé or fiancée.
But, holy shit. What comes after getting engaged? This can be a daunting question for some– lucky for you, though, you’ve come to the right girl to help you out. If you’re unsure of what to do after putting on that engagement ring, I have you covered.
Below you’ll find my checklist for things to do after you’ve said “yes!”, in no particular order. Without further ado, let’s jump into it.
What to do After Getting Engaged
Inform your family and close friends
While it’s fine for all your not-so-close acquaintances to find out via social media about your new engagement, letting your parents and siblings, along with your closest friends, know firsthand is cool.
A quick call or text to them will suffice; they might’ve been in on the proposal, too, which makes this step easy! If not, it’s a solid gesture to let them know after getting engaged that you’re officially betrothed.
Get your engagement ring sized
Hopefully, your fiancé got your ring size right. If not, no biggie! Just get that bad boy resized to fit.
But, you’ll want to get this done quickly after getting engaged as sometimes jewelers take a few days to get the procedure done. You don’t want to be without your new ring for too long, right?!
Okay, the real reason you want it sized is safety. You don’t want your new investment to just fly off your finger one day, do you? Of course not! So making sure it’s fit correctly is something you need to do.
Add the engagement ring to your insurance policy
Swiper, no swiping!
I know we talked about losing the ring, but what happens if something terrible occurred? Yeah, maybe let’s put your mind at ease. You may not have even thought about this, but adding valuable jewelry to your insurance policy is usually pretty easy to do, along with being inexpensive.
This is the least exciting item on the list, but it may be the most important! It will put your mind at ease leaving the house, and shouldn’t be forgotten about.
Get a manicure
Here’s a fun one! This may seem a bit cheeky, but the reality is you’re going to be showing off your hand a lot in the coming days and weeks. So, your hands may as well be ready to compliment your shiny new ring!
Of course, this is probably one of my favorite things to do after getting engaged; getting to spoil yourself is never a bad thing after all!
You’ll also want to remember this tip when it’s time for your engagement photos. You’ll have those engagement photos for your whole life, so cleaning up your hands will never be a bad thing.
Don’t stress about planning your wedding
You might be all systems go to start planning your upcoming wedding, but not so fast! There’s little reason to jump right in. The reality is you’re going to have a shit ton of time (well, most likely) to plan everything out for your special day.
So relax, friend.
Take some time simply enjoy the beautiful moment you’re living in. There’s no rush to start planning your wedding. Even if you’ve already started to think about how your wedding will shape up, taking things slow can alleviate some of the stresses that come from wedding planning.
Also, enjoying some time together, just the two of you is never a bad thing, which leads me to…
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Celebrate!
Here’s the thing: getting engaged is a big deal. Regardless of what anyone tells you, you have every f’n right to be stoked out of your mind!
And you should be.
So, take that energy and excitement and go out to celebrate! You can do this in a variety of ways. You and your partner can embark together on a romantic celebration after getting engaged. Or, you can take some close friends out for a celebratory drink (or maybe some shots, if that’s your thing)!
Getting engaged is totally worth toasting to, in whatever way you want to celebrate it.
Think about a wedding date
Okay, so I know I mentioned not to stress out about wedding planning just yet, but thinking about the day you want to get married is, generally, the first item on that list. I’m pretty sure you need a date to actually tie the knot.
There’s nothing really scientific about this: you can either choose a date that’s already shaped your love story, or you can pick a new date to solidify your love on.
You can always spice things up by crafting a date dartboard or spinning a wheel to leave your wedding day up to fate!
Discuss your wedding budget
Money, eek!
Your wedding budget can be a touchy topic for some couples, but it’s also a necessary conversation you’ll need to have. I believe the sooner the better.
Getting down to the last few details as your wedding approaches and realizing you’re running out of funds isn’t a feeling anyone should have to experience. Planning out your wedding budget in advance and how you want to allocate funds will lay the foundation for a smooth wedding, so go head out for a date night and talk things through.
Time is on your side after getting engaged
I know there’s a lot of info above this point, but never forget that time is truly on your side after you’ve gotten engaged!
There’s no need to rush anything. Take a step back and simply enjoy this perfect moment of your life. You’ll have plenty of hours to look gush over dresses, think about who will be in the bridal party, and decide if you’re going to invite your Great Aunt Tessie.
