Christmas is coming. Along with all of the fun, food and good times that come with the holidays, also comes a whole bunch of New Proposals. There are three big days of the year which typically account for 33% of all the weddings are proposed to on these days. I gave you one of the days, here are the other 2:

New Years Eve

Valentines Day (Feb. 14th)

If you are not engaged yet, here is what happens to the typical Bride when she gets engaged:

1. All the dreams now become the stress of planning a Wedding. If you are typical, you have been to other Weddings and you have sat there and silently critiqued that wedding. You are looking at the form and function of everything there and mentally comparing it to your desires and tastes. Now that it is your Wedding that you are planning, you have a fully different point of view and things get really serious really quick.

2. Everyone comes out of the wood work with their ideas and thoughts. It will seem as though everyone has an opinion on your Wedding. Be aware of this and let these thoughts and ideas roll off your back (if they are goofy ideas let them roll off-If they strike you well, go forward with them). Some will be agressive with you and really push you with their thoughts. Be ready for this, but don't over react. Usually, they mean well, just keep them in mind.

3. It will seem as though the world is on your shoulders. You will have to continue doing all your usual stuff as well as now plan this huge event (which typically Brides haven't done before). Take this one step at a time, don't try to take it all on yourself at once. Sit down and write out your plans. Talk with your fiance and your relatives (the ones who matter-Mom, Dad, Future Mom and Dad) and get on the same sheet of music.

Your engagement can be a fun time filled with many great memories. Plan as best you can, enjoy yourself and have some good times that you will look back on fondly.