What comes after the engagement?
       • Every engagement decision            • After you have made a decision 
         should be based on prayer.            to get married, the first step to 
         Trusting in the Holy Spirit’s         start planning the wedding is to 
         guidance for decisions should be      set a date and time for the 
         a priority for every Christian.       special occasion. (Remember to give you plenty 
                                               of time to plan and prepare for the wedding.)
     First steps for designing a plan:
     • Set an appointment with your pastor or the officiating minister for 
      pre-marital counseling. 
       • This is a fundamental step as it will help you discuss issues with your partner 
        that otherwise might be ignored. It could help you notice great differences 
        and similarities of thought, find ways to handle conflicts, and to establish 
        better communication and understanding. 
        “Counsel in the heart of man [is like] deep water; 
                               but a man of understanding will draw it out.”
                    Proverbs 20:5
      …designing a plan:
      • Set a budget and be determined to stay with it. Some things to consider in your 
       budget are:
        • The wedding venue
        • Food
        • Wedding favors
        • Rentals, such as: bridal car, equipment, etc.
        • The entire wardrobe
        • The honeymoon 
                     “Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And
                        by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”
                                                                         Proverbs 24:3-4
    …designing a plan:
    • Choose the wedding and reception venues, and reserve them.
    • Choose the wedding party. Decide on:
     • Bridesmaids
     • Maid or matron of honor
     • Groomsmen
     • Best man
     • Flower girls
     • Ring bearer
     • Any other person that you would like to participate in the wedding
    …designing a plan:
    • Begin searching for the bridal gown.
     • Finding the perfect dress takes time. The perfect dress is the one in which you 
      feel special, pretty and comfortable.