im engaged and 18... help!!!

TeamCampos08

i just recently got engaged! i love my fiancee and we are ready for the life long commetment! but im alittle nervous bout planning the wedding! i've been to bout 2 weddings (including my parents) so please help me

SarahSmile23

What exactly do you need help with? Congrats!

Dreamaaa

Hello,My advice is to look around on the knot. It supplies a check list for things to consider. Start thinking about where for the ceremony and reception, the style that fits you and your Fiance. Colors. The more you look around you will be able to gather ideas as to what you would like.

AlexiaANDRobert

With almost 2 years to go, I suggest just enjoying being engaged and having people refer to you as a bride-to-be or fiance. Just chill - you've got time!

freckles79964

You need to figure out your budget before you do anything else. Your budget will affect every single other aspect of your wedding. Next you should think about the guest list. Are you thinking of 20 people or 220 people? This will also affect many other aspects of your wedding.Now think of a date or at least a season. This will have a big impact on your venue. For example, if you're getting married in the winter, you may not want an outdoor wedding. Also, a wedding in February usually costs less than a wedding in June. Next you should start thinking of venues. Since you already know your budget and an idea of your guest list, and you have a rough idea of a date, this will be a bit more simple (too big, too small, too pricy, booked for 2010,  etc.) Start there, and the rest will slowly come together.

onefishtwofish

Agreed... no big rush yet, but you do need to think about what the two of you can afford and who you would like to be there.  If you have to have 300 people and a fancy affair, it might take you a little longer than if you want to throw a BBQ at home with 20 people.  Lots of luck!

dsouldiva

Firstly Congratulations, there's plenty of time before you need to start thinking of planning (2 years), so I'd start  thinking about saving and getting a budget together based on how much you can realistically save between now and then. There isn't a lot you can do before you know how much you have got to spend.Once you've got the budget covered then you can start thinking about what sort of wedding you want i.e. formal/informal, intimate/large.  There are loads of resources on the Knot and online to help you plan and budget and give you inspiration.So good luck,Oh secondly... it's "commitment" and "fiance" ; )

[Deleted User]

I think the ladies that have posted before me have said it beautifully, so I won't add any advice. Just wanted to say congratulations and good luck with planning. Enjoy it!

BeachyLove23

Tarpon makes a good point - you need to be able to support yourself. It's not just an age thing, anyone who can't support themselves shouldn't be getting married. An old roommate of mine got married right out of college - she was a teacher without a job, he was still in college & had a part time job. They lived in his parent's basement for 2 years. YUCK.Maybe a long engagement would be a good idea? You should atleast be able to drink champagne at your own wedding! Wedding planning is sooo stressful anyways, maybe you should just enjoy being engaged for a while?

TeamCampos08

we both work. we won't be living with our parents when we get married. yes, a long engagment is the plan.

bridezillacurry

Firstly, Congratulations!! I think you're smart to plan on a long engagement. However, you shouldn't be nervous. You've got plenty of time to research and plan. Take some time to enjoy being engaged. That said, if you're really nervous, The Knot has a great planning checklist. It's set up for 12 months out, but there's no reason that you can't do things ahead of schedule. People plan weddings in a few weeks or months, you can certainly do this. Congratulations again!!

TeamCampos08

hey disturbedkitty thanks! im not so much worried about what other people have to say about it! its my choice and i have no regrets. also congrats! i am also glad to see that im not the only 18 yr old on here gettin ready  for a wedding! i mean we already got our careers in order and pretty much have a feel on what we want out of life, so to me thats great! well thanks again for the input and again congrats on the engagment! i wish you and your fiance the best of luck