He finally popped the question! Yippee!!! After you’re done taking “hand selfies” (that RING!!) and being called a fiancé starts to feel more normal, here are some quick ideas for where to start in your wedding planning process:

Settle on a budget  Just get it out of the way right off the bat!  Nobody really likes to “talk money”, so starting here will prevent any hiccups from happening later on down the road in your wedding planning. You will be setting yourself up for success!

Start gathering names for the guest list  This one is a toughie. Make sure to get both of your parents involved so that you don’t forget (more like “forget”) your crazy uncle who always smells like scotch & tells the same old, tired stories.

Narrow down a potential date  It’s usually a good idea to have two or three dates in mind. Just in case your dream photographer (Love & Light Omaha… hint hint) ends up being booked on the only weekend you were planning for. Having more than one potential date will allow you to be more flexible in other aspects of your planning, too.

Create a wedding website  This is where you can start to get creative!  You can start choosing wedding colors, write your “how we met” love story, and keep things organized!

Hire a photographer  Don’t procrastinate! Many photographers book weddings as far out as an entire year in advance, and you will want to lock down your weekend! Call Love & Light Omaha at 402-578-5591 today to schedule a consultation that you won’t regret! Love & Light Productions specializes in both wedding photography and videography in the Omaha metro area.