Being engaged is an exciting time. There’s the sparkly ring, the parties, the wedding planning, and of course the promising husband-to-be. However, during this happy time, it’s important not to go overboard or make hasty decisions. Here’s a few tips on how to avoid so big engagement no-nos.
1) Do not ONLY talk about your engagement and upcoming wedding. As happy as your friends are about your upcoming nuptials and you’re newest diamond accessory, they don’t want to hear about it every five seconds at every gathering. If you still want to have friends after this whole wedding thing is over, it’s probably best to remember to not annoy or alienate your friends.
2) Do not start wars with the future in-laws. Merging two separate families together can be a beautiful or terrifying experience. Chances are, there may be some bumps along the way. However, keep in mind that you’re only in control of your actions and can make a huge difference on your relationship with the fiance’s parents by taking the higher ground and having a thick skin. Sure, there are times and places to stand your ground, but remember to pick your battles. The “It’s MY Wedding” mentality can be a lot of bride-to-be’s downfall.
3) Do NOT take off your engagement ring in a unsafe place. You love your ring, so of course you don’t want to mess it up or lose it. However, a lot of people have had some pretty heartbreaking experiences by not taking extra safe measures when removing their ring. Remember the girl who’s ring was thrown away and had to be found later in the dumpster by her fiance digging through trash? Don’t end up like her. Only put rings on ring dishes that they can attach to or in cups that are put up inside of cabinets if working in the kitchen. Or, if you’re going swimming, remember to bring a chain to wear your ring around your neck instead of leaving it in a beach bag (those metal detector guys will have a field day later if you don’t).
4) Do NOT fake an illness to get free wedding stuff. You would think this would go without saying, but it actually happens. Take this former bride for example. She lied about having leukemia to score money for her honeymoon in Aruba. Now, not only is she divorced, but she could face up to four years in prison. Yeah…probably would be best to avoid that one.
What do you think: Any advice on what should be avoided during engagements?
Nikki
