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The average engagement length: what is the right time to get married?

The engagement is one of the most beautiful promises in the world and after the engagement party the question quickly arises: When to get married? Find out when is the best time or best season, keeping the average engagement length in mind.

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How Long Should You Wait Between Engagement and Marriage?

When should you tie the knot after that magical proposal? The timeframe between engagement and wedding is completely flexible, with no legal requirements or deadlines. Your engagement creates an emotional bond rather than a legal obligation, allowing couples to set their own timeline.

While you can technically wait as long as you wish, most couples prefer not to delay unnecessarily. Practical considerations often influence timing - venue availability, guest schedules, and seasonal preferences all play important roles. Popular summer wedding venues may require booking a year in advance.

The best approach is open communication with your partner about what works for both of you. Professional commitments, family circumstances, or personal preferences might affect your decision. Remember that while family input matters, the perfect wedding timeline ultimately depends on what makes you both comfortable as a couple.

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When should I get married after engagement? Here’s how to choose a wedding date

There are no legal regulations for the period between the engagement and the wedding, nor are there any deadlines that must be met. The reason for this is the non-binding nature of the promise of marriage in the legal sense. The promise for marriage connects two people in an emotional and moral way rather than legally.
Theoretically, the time frame between gifting the love of your life an engagement ring and the wedding celebration can be as long as you like. However, the realisation of a promise should not be delayed for an unnecessarily long time. No one likes to be put off for a long time, no matter how expensive the engagement ring was.
Choosing a wedding date is often more than just marketing a day on the calendar. It involves considering numerous factors such as:

  • Personal milestones: some couples might want to align their wedding with significant dates like an anniversary or a meaningful holiday.

  • Seasonal preferences: the choice of season often dictates the wedding theme, venue availability, and even guest comfort. Winter weddings exude a cosy charm, while summer weddings offer outdoor splendour.

  • Family and friends: it’s essential to consider the availability of your inner circle. Ensuring key family members and friends can attend might influence the final date.

  • Budget considerations: peak wedding seasons can be costly. Opting for an off-peak date might offer financial benefits.

What is the average engagement length?

The average engagement length varies across cultures and regions, but generally, couples tend to be engaged for about 12 to 18 months. This period strikes a balance between having ample time to plan an elaborate celebration and maintaining the excitement that follows the proposal.
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When should you start your wedding preparations once it’s scheduled?

Planning the wedding preparations is an enormous task and the decision on when to have it depends on the guests’ availability, the scale of the venue you are planning and the location. On certain occasions it might take up to a year to coordinate the wedding if you want all the family members, close friends and witnesses to be available at the same time.
Start by making your first wedding preparations soon after the engagement, because many popular venues get booked early during the peak wedding season in summer time. If you get married on holiday, you can often save quite a bit if you book early enough.

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Last but not least, the best time to step in front of the registrar or to go down the aisle after the engagement is up to you as a couple. The perfect wedding depends on both of you, your ideas and wishes and the vision you both have. You may of course take into account the wishes of family or friends, but the most important thing is that you both are comfortable with the schedule and the organisation of the celebration.

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Fabienne, manager of the German market is able to guide every client with finding the right jewel. She takes care of most of the German orders, but also takes other task on her plate. Thanks to her six  years of experience at BAUNAT she acquainted well with the product and the marketing around it. Her degree in PR ensures that BAUNAT is well presented across all media channels. For anyone looking into a new investment opportunity, Fabienne is the perfect guide in this process. No question will be left unanswered, and she will help you every step of the way.