You said yes and now the real fun begins. The engagement glow is strong, the questions are rolling in, and suddenly it feels like there’s so much to do. Take a breath, the first steps are simpler than you think. Take care of these important things right after you get engaged so you can enjoy the process. Then move from the excitement of the moment into planning with clarity and confidence.
Celebrate and Share the News
Before you open a single planning checklist, celebrate. Call your people. Post it! Tell the proposal story over and over. Take a million ring photos. Let the excitement breathe for a minute. This is a once in a lifetime, enjoy it before anything else distracts you.
Talk Through Your Vision, Guest Count, and Budget
Once reality settles back in, sit down together and talk about the wedding you want. Here are a few things that will guide every decision that follows.
Vision: What feels like you as a couple? Do you prefer something intimate? Something bold? Something classic or something totally unexpected?
Guest count: How many people do you want surrounding you on your day?
Budget: What is comfortable, realistic, and aligned with your priorities?
Get aligned early to keep planning clear and calm.
Choose a Season or General Timeframe
You don’t need a date yet, but choosing a season will give your planning a little more direction. Will it be spring blooms, summer sunshine, fall colors, or winter coziness for your big day? This simple decision helps narrow down venue availability and gives you a natural starting point for your timeline.
Tour and Book Your Venue
Your wedding venue sets the foundation for everything else, from your date to your design style. Touring venues early gives you the best selection and helps you quickly see what fits your vision, guest count, and budget. Once you book your venue and have a date, your planning officially clicks into place.
Start Building Your Dream Vendor Team
First, secure your venue, next book your photographer, and then start assembling your dream team. When you choose Mint Springs Farm as your wedding venue, your planner, florist, caterer, and DJ + Emcee Services are included (just to name a few). The best vendors book early, so starting this step right away ensures you have your top choices and a smooth planning experience.
These first steps make everything feel a little easier and help you move into planning with a clear idea of what you want. The rest, like colors, dresses, menus, and decor, will come together naturally. For now, enjoy the moment and take things one simple step at a time.
No matter what kind of wedding you are dreaming up, Mint Springs Farm is ready to bring your vision to life. Romantic, modern, rustic or glamorous, the farm transforms it into something unforgettable. When you are ready to take the next step, reach out to Mint Springs Farm to check your date and start turning your engagement excitement into a real wedding plan.
