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A lot of people get engaged over the holiday season, and if you are one of the lucky ones, you are probably already very excited for your upcoming wedding. Get the New Year off to a great start by checking out these New Year's Resolutions for the newly engaged.

I resolve to...set a wedding budget. Nothing should be planned for your wedding until you know how much money you have to spend. Be sure to account for everything, from the big ticket items like the catering and flowers to the little details like bridesmaid gifts and wedding favors. Once you have a solid budget мейд, you can dive into the fun part of planning your wedding.

I resolve to...get regular manicures. When people hear that you got engaged, the first thing they say is "Let's see the ring!". Show off your engagement ring in style by keeping your hands and nails in tip-top shape. Regular manicures will ensure that raggedy fingernails do not detract from your fabulous engagement ring.

I resolve to...include my mother-in-law. Want to get your relationship with your future mother-in-law off to a great start? Make her feel included in the wedding planning. Ask her opinions on the centerpieces or bridesmaid gifts or the wedding menu so that she sees that you respect her ideas and taste. You might even find that she knows a lot about how to plan a beautiful wedding.

I resolve to...say thanks - a lot. To be a bride means to be the center of attention, and being fussed over all the time can make people forget to be appreciative and grateful. Pledge to show your appreciation for all the people who will make your wedding wonderful by giving bridesmaid gifts to your attendants, thank you notes to vendors, and a wedding gift to the parents of the bride and groom. Everyone loves a gracious bride.

I resolve to...buy a wedding gown that fits me now. Weight loss goals are probably one of the most common New Year's resolutions, even more so for brides-to-be. Nonetheless, when you shop for a wedding gown, it is important to choose one that looks great on you just the way you are now. That way you will look fabulous whether or not your figure changes. Never ever buy a gown that is too small as motivation to lose weight!

I resolve to...spend non-wedding time with my fiance. It can be very easy for an engaged woman to get wrapped up in the excitement of planning a wedding, but not too many grooms have the same level of enthusiasm. Be sure to spend time with your fiance doing things which are not wedding related. He might even be a little more willing to pitch in with the wedding planning if that is not the only reason you want to talk to him anymore.

I resolve to...remember that a wedding is not just the bride's day. If brides-to-be make just one resolution, it should be this one (well, this and the budget one). Promise yourself that the words "It's my day" will never cross your lips while planning your wedding. At the very least, a wedding is about both the bride and groom. A great wedding also takes into account family and friends as well. If you can keep this resolution, you will be sure to have a wonderful wedding that everyone will enjoy.

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