1. You will be surprised by the number of old friends who come back into your life. People who haven't seen you in years will want to start hanging out again as soon as they find out you're getting married. It's cool, but weird.
2. People are going to get their feelings hurt, regardless of what you do or say. Some of those people will be your family members.
3. Regardless of your relationship with your parents, and your fiance's parents, they will react in some way to the news. Adjust to their reactions in love because you CANNOT predict those reactions no matter how close you are to them.
4. Weddings bring out the worst in some people. It's strange. I guess some people have a hard time with change. This will include yourself at times. You cannot take everything personally.
5. Wedding dress shopping can be as simple as you make it. Maybe go into the process with the idea "today, I will try to discover my dream dress." Let the dress pick you.
6. You can grow together and with God A LOT even during a short engagement. The more you pray together and share any fears or anxieties you have about marriage, will help tremendously when you get married.
7. Delegate, Delegate, Delegate......for your wedding.......and don't feel guilty for doing so. Your friends want to help.
8. Hiring a wedding photographer with the right personality is just as important as a photographer with the right skill. I highly recommend Kelly Alexander Photography.
9. Talk about your wedding night together. In fact, talk about sex and your thoughts on it as much you want while engaged. Believe it or not, talking about it will help you to not be tempted as much during the engagement. I highly recommend the book, Sheet Music.
10. Everything but your relationship with God, your fiance, career, and wedding planning will need to be on pause during this crazy season. Your hobbies, friends, and extra curricular will be there after you get married. This is the only time in your life to do this. You'll have to put first things first or it will be very difficult. You can do it! Have fun!
