Hello all 
Since this is my first post, let me introduce myself - I'm MissD, mid-20's, based in Hertfordshire.
Not yet engaged - but hopefully soon! I've been with by partner (MrD) for almost 6 years and we're finally at the stage where we can start thinking about a wedding! eeeeek!
We've been to look at engagement rings and a couple of venues, but so far it's been very casual. Without a ring on my finger I suppose we're not technically considered 'engaged', but we're pretty much there!
The plan is to get engaged early next year and tie the knot in summer 2019. MrD has pleasantly surprised me...he's been so open to talking about it and planning it together.
We will be looking at venues in Herts/Beds/Bucks/Cambs, but the budget has not been decided yet. Waiting until 2019 gives us plenty of time to save, so we could potentially afford a budget of around £20k (absolute max for everything, unless family offer any contributions).
Any other brides out there that started planning before the engagement? Would love any tips!
Thanks,
MissD xx
