3 Creative Ways to Remember Your Engagement Story: A Newly-Engaged Must-Do Before Wedding Planning Gets Busy!
Hi, friend!
I’m guessing you recently got engaged — congratulations!
This season is exciting, joyful, and full of memories you’ll want to hold onto forever.
Before wedding planning kicks into full gear, take a moment to document your engagement story while the details are still fresh.
Why does this matter?
Because remembering your personal love story is one of the most powerful ways to stay grounded in your relationship — not just now, but throughout your marriage.
Some days will be amazing, some days will be ordinary, and yes… some days will be hard.
When those seasons come, revisiting the story of how it all began can bring hope, perspective, and connection.
Your engagement story is worth remembering — and worth writing down.
And the best part?
You don’t need to write a novel.
A few intentional notes or bullet points can capture everything beautifully.
Here are three creative writing prompts to help you remember your engagement story:
1. Capture the Sensory Details
Think back to what your five senses experienced that day:
What did you see?
What did you hear?
What did you smell?
What could you taste?
What did you touch or feel?
These small moments bring your engagement story to life.
Example:
My husband Cody proposed on a beach at sunset in Southern California. (Crystal Cove, if you’re curious.)
After we broke the news to my family, my younger brother took us to a Taco Bell Cantina and I devoured the best crunchwrap of my life. (This is significant because I never go to Taco Bell).
It was totally random.
Completely perfect.
And absolutely unforgettable.
2. Write Down the Words You Remember
Big moments come with big words — and sometimes hilarious ones.
Jot down anything and everything you can remember that was said on the day of your engagement.
Think back to anything said by:
your partner
friends or family
strangers around you
you
Sweet, funny, profound, awkward — write it all down.
Example:
My stepdad told me that while he was grocery shopping in the cheese aisle, Cody walked up and asked if he could marry me.
My stepdad laughed and said it felt “kind of cheesy,” which somehow made the whole thing even sweeter.
3. Look Ahead With Hope + Excitement
Yes, wedding planning is fun — but take a moment to write down why you’re excited to marry each other.
Write down the joy you feel today.
Your future self will thank you.
Ask yourself:
What makes this relationship feel like home?
Why does marriage matter to you?
What are you most looking forward to building together?
Documenting the beauty and resiliency of your love story will help you navigate difficult seasons.
These words will be powerful to revisit years from now.
Your Love Story Is Worth Documenting
Even if you only jot down a few notes, capturing your engagement story now will give you something meaningful to look back on throughout your life together.
Remember that your engagement story is the beginning of your marriage story.
If you want a beautiful way to keep documenting your relationship, I love the Memories of Us Anniversary Journal by Beating50Percent — it’s a gorgeous keepsake for your coffee table and future conversations.
Hi, I’m Amanda—a professional Wedding Vow & Speech Writer helping couples express their love with clarity, confidence, and heart.
