We break down how to enjoy the first 48 hours after a proposal, set priorities together, and build a budget that protects your peace. We share the big three to book first, how to handle family expectations, and why premarital counseling pays off long after the party.

• first 48 hours: celebrate, align, control the announcement 
• engagement length: short vs long trade-offs 
• priorities and non-negotiables to guide choices 
• guest list impact on cost and timeline 
• bridal expos: inspiration vs overwhelm 
• budget as a tool, not a limit 
• seasonal pricing and regional cost swings 
• venue and photography booked early 
• emotional swings: normalize and manage 
• avoid comparison and set boundaries 
• premarital counseling for skills and clarity 
• celebrity engagements we’re watching 
• teaser for next week’s deep dive on budgets

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