One aspect of wedding planning that isn’t often given the attention necessary is choosing your wedding date. There are a lot of personal, public, sports, and holiday events to consider. Below is a step-by-step plan for how to pick a wedding date.

Congratulations on your engagement! You’re likely feeling all kinds of emotions and maybe a little overwhelmed by the wedding planning ahead of you, as well as all the exciting changes about to take place in your life. There’s nothing wrong with being a little nervous—in fact, it’s totally normal! It can be tough to know where to begin once you’ve said yes (or popped the question yourself), so here are some tips for getting started!