{"id":42687,"date":"2017-04-18T01:33:10","date_gmt":"2017-04-17T15:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/short-engagement-vs-long-engagement\/"},"modified":"2021-11-10T05:56:25","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T18:56:25","slug":"short-engagement-vs-long-engagement","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/short-engagement-vs-long-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Short engagement vs long engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Congratulations on your engagement! If you don’t have a ready answer to the most common question<\/a> you will now be asked – “When is the wedding day?” – we have some things to consider to help you decide if a short or long engagement is best for you.<\/p>\n

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Read related: How to survive a long engagement<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As with most things in life, there are pros and cons for both options. There are so many factors to consider when planning a wedding, and all of these are on a time limit according to your decision: a short or long engagement?<\/p>\n

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A short engagement is usually classified as less than a year, while a long engagement\u00a0is 18 months or longer. Engagements that are closer to the 12-month mark are often seen as “just right,” but at the end of the day, it’s all about what works for you and your fiance.<\/p>\n

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Find inspiration for newly engaged couples here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Short Engagement<\/h1>\n

Pro: The excitement factor<\/h2>\n

With less time between the proposal<\/a> and the nuptials, you will be wrapped in a bubble of excitement as you get planning and anticipate the arrival of your wedding day.<\/p>\n

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Read\u00a0the seven stages of getting engaged<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Con: You could pay more<\/h2>\n

Vendors<\/a> can offer discount rates for advance booking, so you might be paying the full price for a shorter engagement. You might also miss out on the opportunity to wait for sales for things like wedding outfits and accessories, and also have less time to dive into DIY projects<\/a> to save money<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Manage your wedding budget today<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pro: No time to dilly dally<\/h2>\n

You will have to make executive decisions and make them quick in order to secure the venue<\/a>\u00a0of your dreams, your favourite photographer<\/a>, and the celebrant<\/a> who connects with you and your fiance. Essentially, it means you won’t be agonising too much over details because once you’ve committed to something, you really won’t have the time to second-guess yourself and change it.<\/p>\n

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Con: More Competition
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When you are planning a wedding in a shorter time frame, you might not be able to secure your dream vendors<\/a> as other couples have booked well in advance. You will need to be prepared to settle for your second or even third option.<\/p>\n

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Pro: Shorter time for stress<\/h2>\n

You probably won’t avoid stress altogether with a shorter engagement, but you will sure be stressing for a shorter amount of time as your wedding day will roll around quicker.<\/p>\n

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Con: Shotgun<\/h2>\n

You might have guests guessing your perceived “shotgun” wedding is because you are already pregnant. Others may worry that you are rushing into marriage without any thought, you can quickly allay their fears if they are concerned.<\/p>\n

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Browse more engagement inspo here!<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pro: You won’t have to wait long to be married<\/h2>\n

Now that you have found The One, you might not want to wait a long time to fully commit to them. A short engagement means you can get started on married life much quicker. (Click here to read Real Brides’ accounts of the first year of marriage<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Read 15 fun ways to tell the world you’re engaged<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Long Engagement<\/h1>\n

Pro: The fabulous fiance title<\/h2>\n

You can enjoy the unique position of being a fiance<\/a> for a lot longer. It also means you have extra time to discuss what you’d both like to create for your wedding day and make sure you are on the same page before you launch into planning.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Here’s how to tell the world you’re engaged<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Con: The devil is in the details<\/h2>\n

A long engagement gives you more time to dwell on your decisions, second-guess the ones you have already made, and also completely change them up if you get sucked into the world of Pinterest. You may end up adding more elements to your wedding than you would have with a short engagement and that could bust your budget<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Pro: More time to save<\/h2>\n

If you are paying for part or all of your wedding, having a longer engagement means you will have more time to save up<\/a> for the wedding of your dreams. It also means you have more time to pay off a honeymoon and bank up holiday leave before your big day.<\/p>\n

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Keep track of your wedding budget with our Budget Calculator<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Con: Wedding fatigue<\/h2>\n

It’s a real thing. You become so wrapped up in to-do lists<\/a> and making sure you make appointments and make payment deadlines<\/a>, that the fun gets sucked out of the planning<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Create and manage your To Do List today<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pro: Booking will be easier<\/h2>\n

You can book the best vendors<\/a> for your style, budget<\/a>, and preferred wedding date, as you will have more flexibility. You will also have more time to scour boutiques for the perfect wedding outfit<\/a> and take advantage of sales for other wedding accessories<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Con: Perception of cold feet<\/h2>\n

This is more other people’s problem than yours, but be aware some friends and family might worry one of you is more committed than the other and that is why you aren’t immediately leaping right into wedding planning<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Find out what words will mean something else once you’re engaged<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pro: Guests have more time<\/h2>\n

If you set your wedding date early in your planning, you will be able to send out save-the-dates<\/a> to give guests<\/a> who have to travel for your big day more time to save and make bookings so they can attend.<\/p>\n

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Order your wedding invitations today<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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