Survey Says - What Should Someone Have Told You?

What is the one thing that you wish someone had told you when you got engaged? (Day #1)

Buy help! Pay the extra to get a wedding coordinator, so you can enjoy more
- Kate, married in 2007

Engagement is not that fun. It is emotionally draining and stressful. There is anxiety in realizing you are about to cement a new future, excitement you are starting a new chapter in your life, stress over money, often family conflict and pressures and planning a wedding is time consuming. If you go into knowing that the end goal is to have a family that is happy, a bride and groom that are happy, and a joyous day to celebrate your love and union, it will help keep things in perspective when times get rough
- Alyssa, married in 2007

Everyone thinks about saving money for the wedding, but don’t forget to save for the honeymoon too!
- Julie, married in 2007

Keep it personal. Don't invite guests just to invite guests. At least that's what I would advise
- Jennifer, married in 2006

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