Just engaged? Here's what's actually next.
Tell us when you got engaged and when the wedding is — even roughly, even “no idea yet” — and get the five things to actually do next, timed to real booking windows. Not a 200-item checklist.
When should I book a wedding venue?
12–18 months before the wedding for popular venues. The venue usually decides your date, not the other way around — most couples fall for a venue and take the date it has open. If your window is under a year away, start touring now.
How long is a typical engagement?
Most couples are engaged for 12–18 months. Shorter absolutely works — a lovely wedding can come together in 6–9 months — but the big vendors (venue, photographer, band) book 12+ months out, so a longer runway buys you more choices, not more stress.
What should I do first after getting engaged?
Enjoy it. Then three things: talk honestly about budget, rough out a guest count, and start a venue shortlist. Everything else — dress, photographer, flowers — has a booking window that opens later, and that's exactly what this generator times for you.