Happy New Year!!! It is a time for reflection and believing for positive things in the coming year. This is also the perfect climate for a wedding proposal. What is more hopeful than an engagement?

Even though you are basking the glow of your announcement, it is the best time to get to work planning the wedding of your dreams.

Here is a list of suggestions:

1. Selecting your venue. You can start deciding where you would want to get married and start visiting venues. You can also speak with friends and relatives or attend bridal shows.

2. Select vendors. There are a lot of things necessary to make your dream a reality. Each one is a service performed by a different vendor. They will each have a role but work together. You want to choose vendors that understand your vision. Most brides do not have an unlimited budget, so you want to get the most bang for your buck.

Planning a wedding is can be stressful because of all the decisions that need to be made. However, make sure that you enjoy the process and use this to grow closer to your future spouse.

Credits from top to bottom: Erich McVey Photography | De Beers | Ruth Eileen Photography | Ruth Eileen Photography 2 | Raleigh Bridal Show New Year Inspiration