That gave the couple just five months to plan, a feat that would be impressive for any couple, let alone this long-distance pair. Although it was certainly a lot of work, the couple was happy with their decision to tie the knot when they really wanted to. Marissa B. He also bought my engagement ring on May 19, , so it was fitting that we would get married on that exact date on year later. Sadly, sometimes the timing of a wedding is guided by much larger circumstances, such as an illness in the family.
Such was the case for Julia R. While they were originally in no rush to get married they had already been dating for seven years , her father's illness was the catalyst for them to expedite their big day. Instead of getting married in October of the following year, which would have given then a month engagement period, they decided to have a small wedding two months after their engagement.
Martha Stewart Weddings. Jenn Sinrich, Freelance Writer. By Jenn Sinrich August 30, Save Pin More. Credit: Michael and Carina Photography. One of the most common benefits of a longer engagement is it means having more time to save. Couples also reported that an extended engagement allowed them to do thorough research on vendors and get the best deals possible.
For some couples, those extra savings are important, as weddings can cost a fair amount of money. Our study found that couples typically pay for 47 percent of the wedding while parents of the bride contribute 39 percent and parents of the groom contribute 13 percent. Because of the cost, some couples require more time to save up for their nuptials. A longer engagement also means taking more time to plan and organize wedding logistics, especially if you're without a wedding planner and you're hiring a range of vendors.
Our internal data found that couples hired about 15 professional vendors for their wedding day in Another pro of a long engagement? More time to think about personalizing your wedding.
More and more couples are adding thoughtful details to their wedding day for a unique experience. Our Real Weddings study found that 58 percent of couples provided photo booths at the reception, while 25 percent arranged a musical performance a 15 percent increase from and 17 percent provided games.
If having sweet and special details like these are important to you, a longer engagement allots you more time to plan them. If the national average engagement length seems too long for you, perhaps a short engagement is the best route.
A brief engagement may work better for you if you're eager to make big life decisions like having children or moving in together. Another advantage of having a shorter engagement? You, your partner and your loved ones will be extra excited about your wedding. According to real nearlyweds, this is a major pro of having a short engagement. Some couples claimed a shorter engagement time meant they could really soak up all the excitement in a condensed time period.
An extra benefit of a short engagement is that it gives you and your partner less time to stress out. Let's face it: while wedding planning can be fun, it can also be overwhelming.
Less time spent planning can mean less time to worry about all the tiny details so you can focus more on your love for each other. So, there are pros and cons for both a long engagement and a short engagement.
Our advice? Do what makes sense for you and your partner—whether that's a three-month or a three-year engagement—and enjoy this special time in your lives. Main Menu. Sign Up. Back to Main Menu. Planning Tools. Wedding Vision. Discover Your Vision. Take The Knot's Style Quiz. Reception Venues. Wedding Photographers.
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Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. There is no one-size-fits-all answer—your engagement should be as long or as short as you and your partner want or need it to be. A number of factors will play into how long your engagement is, from when your dream venue is available to what your work schedules look like to whether you need extra time to save up for your big day.
The average engagement length in the U. That might be the perfect fit for you and your partner, and an engagement of that length is a great balance: It gives you ample time to plan your wedding but also allows for a little downtime between major tasks when you can simply bask in your engagement instead of hammering away at your to-do list.
Of course, your personal circumstances might mean a longer or shorter engagement.
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