How Do I Prepare To Get Married

by: Denise N. Fyffe

You may be wondering, is it time to get married? Marriage is a pretty major deal. It means you’re ready to commit to spending the rest of your life with someone, for better or worse. So, if you’ve been with your partner for a while, it may be something that’s at the back of your mind, but it’s definitely not something to rush into or throw yourself into for any reason other than that you are genuinely in love and want to love and support them forever.

All too many people end up being pressured into marriage through others – others thinking it’s time, others questioning when you’re going to tie the knot, and others asking when there are going to be little ones on the way. Ignore this pressure or these prompts. Only get married when you’re comfortable and ready to do so yourself, and when your partner is ready and comfortable too. If you’ve decided that it is time to get married, here are a few steps that you can take to celebrate and get the ball rolling for the ceremony.

Make Sure There’s a Ring

Traditionally, the bride-to-be will wear an engagement ring throughout the lead up to the wedding. Again, traditionally, this will have diamonds in it. You can click here for diamond engagement rings. However, don’t feel tied to tradition. You can have whatever ring you please! Some people prefer alternative precious stones like emerald, ruby, or sapphire. Some people prefer semi-precious stones. Some people prefer gold, some people prefer white gold, some people prefer platinum. Choose whatever makes you happy. After all, you’re the one who’s going to be wearing this every day!

Announce Your Engagement

Most people like to announce their engagement. How you do this is up to you. Some people send out letters or cards. Some people message or call their friends and family. Nowadays, more people are announcing the big news online, on social media platforms. Whatever approach suits you will be best.

Create a Planning List

Now, weddings can be pretty complex things to plan – even small scale ones. There are all sorts of traditions that can go underway and they tend to be pretty social events, which involve the organization of people. Some people opt to use a wedding planner to make things a little more simple and to lift a weight from their shoulders. Professional support can make things a whole lot easier. But if you intend to plan your wedding yourself, here are some areas you may want to focus on over the coming months:

A venue
A dress and suit
Bridesmaids and groomsmen’s outfits
Flowers, including a bouquet
A cake
Music
Entertainment
Food and drink

Then there are all sorts of extras, like fireworks, novelty food stalls and more. These are just a few suggestions that could help make getting married a whole lot easier. Just make sure you are 100% certain before diving into this. It’s a huge commitment and you want to make sure that you are entirely dedicated to the idea!

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About the writer: Denise N. Fyffe is a published author of over 40 books, for more than ten years, and enjoys volunteering as a Counselor. She is a trainer, publisher, author, and writing mentor; helping others to achieve their dreams.

Check out her book Weddings in Paradise

Planning a wedding can be a daunting task. From the wedding venue to the wedding invitations; from deciding on the vows or a wedding dress, having the right information will make your wedding planning that much easier. Whether it’s for a traditional church wedding or an island getaway, you can plan the wedding of your dreams. Weddings in Paradise has practical and essential advice and tips for planning your dream wedding away from home.

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