Being engaged comes with lots of new beginnings. For some it may mean a whole new life if you have never been married before or even haven't had a child yet. For some it may mean a new marriage to bring more happiness in your life. Whatever it may be I just thought I would share some unique ways to celebrate your engagement. Even if you are just starting out in life or have been married 3 times with kids already, this is for you. It's never too late to say "I do." to happiness!

1. Take a trip together.

Wether you take a trip out of state or just outside of town, visiting a new place together can be fun! Have you had a place local you haven't been or have you been dying to just get away? Taking a trip while you are engaged can help keep the intimacy alive! Try exploring new things together and cherish your engagement time. If you have kiddos together already or even kids of you have of just yourself, take them with you! Spending time bonding in a new place to celebrate your new life together will help bring happy memories.

2. Visit the place where you first met.

Even if it was the grocery store! You can plan a big dinner for yourselves and go shopping together, then come home and cook your favorite meal together. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. As long as you are having fun it's all that matters! Did you meet out of state? Visit that special place and create new memories to talk about! Met through friends? Get everyone together and have a party with good food and wine!

3. Treat yourself.

Everyone is paying a lot more attention to you know that something big is happening in your life! Why not do something to look and feel your best?! Chances are your friends and family will be getting you a gift for the wedding but why not get something special for just yourself or even for you both? Go get your nails done, or even some of your favorite bath bombs! It's ok to spoil yourself on occasion, you deserve it! Feel free to get those matching shirts or buy something sweet for your S.O. Whatever you choose just know that it's important to indulge a little bit. This is about you two, no one else!

4. Check in at the spa.

Go head to your local spa for a day of much needed treatment! Whether you go solo or invite the fiancé, having some time to relax in a calm atmosphere is a great way to celebrate! Kick off your engagement with an extraordinary massage and avoid any stressful wedding talk. If a spa day is out of your budget try a manicure or a haircut! These have the same "look great, feel great" effect! Also, the Groupon app has some great deals!

5. Get engagement photos done!

Booking a special engagement session for yourselves is a great way to celebrate just you two. A couples shoot might feel frivolous and other time but you're engaged! So its allowed! Try to book with your wedding photographer if possible. It will be a perfect change to get to know him/her before your big day and give them ideas on what you are comfortable with and what you'd like to stay away from. You will capture so many beautiful photographs together in far less formal settings and without all of the pressure. You can even use the photos for you wedding invitations or even just to et your big announcement out there!

6. Enjoy a dinner with close friends or family.

Spend your engagement celebration with friends and family. They love you just as much as I'm sure you love them. If your parents are overprotective of you as mine, you know that getting married is a big deal and its hard for them to let you go and live your life. Make sure you spend time with them and celebrate together. This helps them feel at ease and remind them that you love them too.

7. Get both sides of the family together for a night out.

Throw an engagement party with both sides of the family! You don't want the wedding to be the first place and last place that they see each other. Bring your families together and have them get to know one other! This will also help prevent the awkwardness of your wedding. When people have met before they become more friendly and relaxed! Throw a get together and create those memories! It could be super fun!

8. Turn the planning into something to look forward to!

Even though he may not be able to see you choose your dress, make memories together during other elements. Picking out venues? Take a weekend and go tour the ones you like! Treat your menu tasting appointments as date nights. Sample as many cakes as you can together and make eachother laugh at your lack of mutual knowledge at the florists! Just have fun with the planning and be sure to do it together. Neither one of you should be left out or feel alone.

9. Remind each other of why you're engaged.

Wether you make breakfast for your significant other or whether its something simple as making them coffee, remind each other every day why you are engaged. Show you love them with with a kiss goodnight. Thoughtful gestures go a long way in a relationship and they are often easy to forget when life gets a little busy. ALways remind each other that you are for one another when things get rough. Don't be afraid to do something mushy like leaving notes on the bathroom mirror for your S.O. to see before work. I do this all of the time with my husband still to this day and it keeps him reminded that he is appreciated and loved very much.

10. Introduce each other properly.

If you are lucky, you are only engaged once. Respecting each other by introducing them as your "fiancé" is something that is a MUST! This alone is like a little celebration continuously throughout your engagement because you won't be able to call each other by that for much longer! Before you know it you will be married!