Chapter One
Getting Engaged
It's official: You're getting married! And if you're like most
women, once you were finally able to tear your eyes away from your
fiance and the newly placed ring on your left hand, your first
thought was: "I can't wait to tell people!" Whether you immediately
whipped out your cell phone to speed-dial your best friend or made a
surprise visit to your parents' house to show off your rock, you
probably realized that there are a lot of people who will want to
hear about your engagement.
Start Spreading the News
If you haven't already, now's the time to start sharing your
exciting news with the world-or at least your own special corner of
the world. The first to hear the big announcement? That honor should
go to your immediate families. Your parents and your fiance's
parents, as well as any children either of you have from previous
relationships, should be told before anyone else. (If you have
children, tell them alone-without your fiance present- so they have
time to digest the news and ask you questions.) Tradition calls for
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