One of the first decisions you'll make after you get engaged—once you've basked in the moment and taken time to mark the milestone with family and friends, that is—is when to get married. After you establish whether you're going to have a long (think eighteen months or more) or short (six months or so) engagement, you'll have a clearer sense of your wedding roadmap. Once that timeline is set, you'll know exactly what you'll need to accomplish within its bounds, from saving up and booking priority vendors to sending out save-the-dates to your loved ones.
Not a fan of bubbly? Consider these alternative tower ideas for a unique and memorable décor element.
By now, you've probably seen your fair share of Champagne towers. Equal parts striking and unique, this décor element—which features dozens of sparkling glasses carefully stacked to create a stunning waterfall of bubbly—is a memorable way to highlight your newlywed toast. But let's be real: Champagne towers can also be an expensive idea to execute and they typically go unused by guests.
