Every week, newly engaged couples ask me where they should start with their wedding planning. And there are so many conflicting opinions, information and guides available. So today I'm going to share with you what I believe to be the 3 indisputable, foundational and crucially important first steps you need to take after you get engaged. This is before you go and book anything in, go to venue opens or start dress shopping. I've also sourced some sobering data about wedding debt, which indicates that the quality of your relationship and marriage are more likely to be negatively impacted if you are not addressing step 3 with your fiancé before you get married. Resources Mentioned:Save big money on your wedding by committing to your top 3 non-negotiable must haves: https://unbridely.com/blog/top-3-wedding-priorities Lending Tree Survey:https://www.lendingtree.com/personal/newlywed-debt-survey/ Ask me a question or tell me about your wedding planning experiences in a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe:https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast *The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliatecommission.* ------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcastis brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck: https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds This is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfeltwedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. ? AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. ? Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To WriteWedding Vows That Don't Suck' for just $27 now! ?https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land werecord this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elderspast and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast,you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries thatprovide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute toadvancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage throughVow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/ Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com