Just got engaged? Here’s where to start

First of all… congratulations! 🤍 Getting engaged is all kinds of magical… but it’s also a lotttt. One minute you’re floating in your love bubble, the next you’re deep in Pinterest with absolutely no clue where to begin - asking yourself what kind of wedding do I want?, who’s on the guest list?… what will my wedding dress look like?! 

Take a deep breath - we’ve got you 🤍 Planning doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, and the best part? You don’t have to do it all at once. Here are 5 simple, friendly steps to help you get started.

1. Celebrate Your Engagement 💍

Your engagement - the first story that created Six Stories.

Before you think about timelines, to-do lists or Pinterest boards, take a moment to really soak it in. Celebrate with the people you love, relive your proposal, and enjoy being in your newly-engaged bubble! This part matters just as much as the planning. 

You will also OBVIOUSLY need a gorgeous white dress to wear to your engagement party...check out our White Dress Collection or shop our bestsellers: 

 
For those low-key “just engaged” moments...Coffee dates, cosy dinners or a weekend away - something relaxed you’ll keep forever feels just as special. Our Bride Statement Sweatshirt is a favourite for exactly that reason.

2. Consider Your Date 🗓️

You don’t need a date locked in just yet but having a rough idea of when you’d like to get married makes everything else feel a lot easier.

Maybe you’re dreaming of a long engagement, maybe you’ve already got a date in mind, or maybe you’re thinking six months sounds perfect. There’s no right or wrong here - it’s about what feels right for you. 

3. Decide Your Wedding Style 💒

Now’s a good time to think about the kind of day you’re planning. Is it a low-key courthouse ceremony, an intimate celebration with close friends, or a big all-out wedding with everyone you love?

For a courthouse wedding, a simple white dress keeps things relaxed while still feeling undeniably bridal. Our Blair - Bardot Peplum Midi Dress in Ivory or our Clarise Organza Open Back Maxi Dress in Ivory are the perfect options for your big day 🤍

4. Start Your Mood-boarding 🎨

Once you know roughly what time of year you’re getting married, picking a colour palette becomes so much easier. Soft pastels for spring, warm neutrals for summer, richer tones for autumn, or something classic and timeless for winter.

This is the fun part! Save what you love without overthinking it. Pinterest boards, screenshots, Instagram saves - it all counts. Don’t worry about making final decisions just yet; patterns will start to appear naturally. We have so much inspiration over on our Six Stories Pinterest & Instagram. Give them a follow 😊

Here's some of our real Brides for inspiration...

5. Start Your Venue Search ⛪

Now that you’ve got a clearer idea of your wedding style, it’s time to start exploring venues (this makes it all feel verryyyy real...) From there, you can start narrowing things down by location and style. Whether you’re drawn to a relaxed marquee setting, a classic manor house, church or a rustic barn, your mood-board will naturally guide you towards what feels right.

Follow what you’re drawn to, save your favourites, and let your vision take shape 🫶

For now, focusing on these first five steps is a lovely place to start. 

You don’t need to have everything figured out straight away, and you certainly don’t need to do it all at once. Once these first pieces are in place, the rest will naturally start to fall into place too.

If things feel overwhelming at any point, take a step back. This newly-engaged bubble is meant to be one of the happiest, most exciting times of your life - not something to rush through or feel stressed about. Enjoy it, celebrate it, and trust that you’ll get there 🤍

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