All good love stories start here…
Romance is in the air, and being in the “love” industry, you can’t get any better than Valentine’s Day. If you are one of the lucky couples to get engaged over this special day, firstly CONGRATULATIONS! Becoming a Fiancé is one of those magical moments in life, and we hope you are enjoying every minute.
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love and affection. It has been celebrated since the early days of Christianity, but the exact origins of the holiday are shrouded in mystery. One popular theory is that it was created to Christianise the pagan festival of Lupercalia, which was held on February 15th. Another theory is that it was created to honour Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who was martyred for secretly marrying couples against the orders of Emperor Claudius II.
Whatever its origins, Valentine’s Day has become a cherished tradition for couples around the world. On this special day, lovers exchange gifts, flowers, and cards to express their love for one another. It is also a popular day for proposals… well of course, what better way to show your love than to tell your partner that you’d like to spend the rest of your life with them?
So now you’re engaged…
You’re excited, butterflies in your tummy when you think forward and start imagining your special day. Something you may have been dreaming of for some years. It goes without saying that family and friends also get over excited “let’s see the ring” “have you set a date?” “Where will you get married?” But don’t feel too pressured at this point, while it is important to set a date and book your suppliers in, the most important thing is to enjoy your engagement and the whole build up to getting married.
On average we see couples spending 18 months engaged before tying the knot (some sooner, some spend longer engaged), this is a lovely amount of time to spend planning your big day and thinking about all the little details you want to make your day all about you.
Set the Date
The first thing to think about is when you’d like to get married. Some couples have a favourite season, a significant date or perhaps are led by budget. For us, Summer is most definitely the most popular time to hold a wedding, and we would say wedding season runs April to September, when we are generally hosting 3-4 weddings per week. Barn weddings are great for the summer, with beautiful countryside surroundings and so many stunning photo opportunities.
But don’t rule out winter, this can be a magical time for a wedding, think open fires, fairy lights – your own winter wonderland. There are some beautiful wedding venues that can really help create the perfect wintery romantic setting. One of our favourites has to be Balcombe Place in Sussex – a grand setting with open fires and candles on every surface. Romance and drama in one beautiful venue.
Sit with your other half and discuss dates, do you have a favourite season or is there a significant date, perhaps the date you first met? Once you’ve set the date, the big three to get booked in are: Caterer, Venue and Photographer, so use your first few months researching these and get them confirmed for your date.
You don’t need to think about menus, décor, or any of the details just yet, those you can take your time over and really make those details reflect you and your partner as a couple. Make it a day to remember. Use the next few months to think about the personal touches that will make your day more memorable for you and your guests.
We are here to help you bring your day together, follow us on social media and we will guide you through wedding planning, making sure it’s an enjoyable experience and your day is all about you and your partner.
Photo Credit: Lemonade Pictures