Avoid These Top Five Mistakes That Newly-Engaged Couples Tend To Make

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Saying “yes” and officially getting engaged marks the start of a brand-new and exciting period in your relationship.

But while the time leading up to your wedding might seem like another (even better) honeymoon phase, it’s not uncommon for couples to encounter a different set of challenges.

So, if you really want to enjoy your engagement period with your partner, steer clear of these basic mistakes that soon-to-be newlyweds tend to make.

1. Rushing Into Planning

I get it– you just popped the question or said “yes,” and now it feels like a race to the finish line (the altar).

However, you have to hold your horses a little bit. First of all, jumping headfirst into wedding planning might lead you to make choices that you’ll later rethink. After all, haven’t you ever heard the saying, “Don’t make any decisions when you’re emotional?”

I’m not saying engagements aren’t extremely exciting and worthy of enthusiasm, but if you’re still wearing ultra-rose-colored glasses when you put down deposits, your bank account may hate you later.

Not to mention, you should get to enjoy the special time right after you get engaged with your partner– not get bogged down with planning logistics right away.

So, try to just take things one step at a time and only lay out a plan once you’re actually ready.

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2. Ignoring Your Budget

Talking about money is never really fun, but it’s absolutely a necessity. You and your partner need to figure out what you each envision for your wedding budget and get on the same page from the beginning.

Yes, striking this balance may initially be difficult. However, you’ll save your relationship loads of potential conflict and resentment by addressing it upfront.

3. Trying To Do It All Alone

Yes, you and your fiancé may be a team now, but that doesn’t mean you have to tackle everything by yourselves.

Weddings are the ideal times to lean on friends, family, or even professional planners.

Getting some assistance is never a sign that you’ve admitted defeat. It’s simply being smart about the load you’re taking on and delegating to ensure success.

4. Neglecting Each Other

It can be so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of engagement dinners, bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, and overall wedding planning responsibilities.

But while planning a wedding is a big and involved ordeal, you shouldn’t let it eclipse the reason behind it– you and your partner.

Be sure to keep your spark alive in the process. Continue dating each other, setting aside time for just the two of you to connect, and keep checking in with each other on a regular basis to make sure you’re on the same page.

5. Letting Others Take Too Much Control

Getting advice from friends and family can be great. But you know what you could regret the most? Letting other people dictate your wedding day and missing out on your own vision.

This is your big day, period. Feel free to involve loved ones and listen to those around you. However, if something doesn’t feel right or make you happy, it’s better to just say so and go with your gut.

After all, you and your partner will be the ones saying, “I do.”

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