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Your next steps mapped out so you can move from proposal bliss into planning mode with confidence. Congratulations—it’s official!  You’re engaged! Now… what’s next? As a wedding and travel specialist who helps couples plan luxury destination weddings and local weddings (Memphis, MS, AR) alike, I’m sharing a simple roadmap to keep your excitement high and your stress low. Week 1–2: Celebrate & Start the Guest List Pop the bubbly (or sparkling mocktail)—you deserve it! Then tal

Because budget-smart decisions today equal wedding bliss tomorrow. Hello future fiancé/fiancée,  So you're ready to buy the engagement ring. But how much should  you spend? What makes sense for you—and how do you avoid financial stress before your destination wedding planning even begins? Amy Beckley Photography Know the national averages Many studies show the average U.S. cost of an engagement ring falls around $5,200-$5,500 . Some data suggest it’s closer to $6,500 in 2025

Get ready, ring ready—and trajectory set for your destination wedding. Hey lovebirds!  Engagement season is upon us (hello, cozy fall/holiday proposals!), and before the excitement takes full flight, let’s take a breath and get strategically prepared . Because yes—popping the question is magical, but what comes after matters just as much. 🔍 Step 1: Have a ring talk The sparkler is special, no doubt—but it’s also part of the bigger vision. Current U.S. averages show couples s