Pros and Cons of a Short vs. Long Engagement
Short Engagements
Pro’s
- There isn’t enough time to get nervous
- You don’t have time to overwhelm yourself with too many options or choices
- Keeps your wedding more streamlined with less time to over think and
- Helps you to keep your budget under control
Con’s
- Many of the 100s of options available to brides with long engagements will not be available on such short notice; fewer options available to you on a short turn around
- Less locations with availability to choose from
- You may not get what you’ve been dreaming of for your wedding day
Long Engagements
Pro’s
- You’ll have more time to make careful selections/ choices to custom create your ideal wedding day
- You’ll have every option under the sun available to you; within budget
- You’ll be able to have more time to save more money and space out payments to the professionals assisting you in creating your dream wedding
Con’s
- You usually go over budget
- Most brides change their mind a couple of times on everything from décor, location, menu, colors and many of the other 100s of choices available to todays brides
- You have time to get nervous and as a result; a couple of mild break downs
- Parents have time for the realization that their little girl is leaving home
- Family and friends will try to talk you out of what you envisioned
Article Submitted by: Jennifer Lane, A Memory Lane Event & Wedding
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