Well firstly, CONGRATULATIONS! There are so many happy and exciting times ahead for you and your best friend. But once the reality of it all sinks in, you will probably sit down and think…well what do I do now… To help you out, we have highlighted three important steps to take after you say yes.
First things first, enjoy the moment!
Whether your partner proposed at your family home, out in the country side, up a mountain or at the beach, take in everything and let your emotions run, after all, this is one of the best days of your life! Take a few minutes to sit down and truly take it all in, don’t let the “what do we do now” voice in your head take over. If you are surrounded by family or friends, whether there’s a picnic to still enjoy, or a hike back down the mountain, take a few snaps (for socials of course), and just remember to celebrate and enjoy the start of your new journey.
Share the happy news
If you are with your nearest and dearest all ready, congratulations you’ve completed step 2, now go flaunt that rock! 😉 If you aren’t with your family and friends, the next step is to declare the news, if you want to post the news immediately, do it! Facetime or call your loved ones, choose your favourite picture and send it to the family groups or post it everywhere, oh and don’t forget to change your Facebook relationship status… But if you are more private, then wait it out a little, when you are ready, share your secret with those who mean the most to you.
Who to share the news with first? We suggest your parents and immediate family, followed by your close friends and then your extended family and friends.
Start getting organised
Once you have broken the news and celebrated your new journey, it’s time to put your planning hats on. NB: this process does not have to happen straight away, you can start 3 months after your engagement or even a year or two, it is entirely up to you! There is no right or wrong way to do this. But keep in mind that planning a wedding may take a while so create a timeline of events or planning milestones as soon as you can.
Top tip – to make the most out of your planning process, sit down with your partner and envision your dream wedding first and foremost. Talk about things such as, what must the wedding entail, what kind of wedding would you like, where would you like it held and what sort of style are you looking at? Once you have a rough idea of these, make a checklist of your important steps and details. You will find that your choices and decisions will become more proficient, timeous and easier for choosing your date, venue, budget, guest list and photography, if you have a clear and combined vision for your perfect day.
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