I just got engaged -- where do I start?

First of all, congratulations! We're all very excited for you, and we're here to help you...

My advice on where to start...before you get into the excitement of choosing your gown, etc...is to set your guest list first. Sit down with your families and create your master guest list so that you know the size of your wedding. After all, one of the most important parts of your day is who you'll share it with! And the size of the guest list determines many other important, foundational things...where you'll hold your ceremony and reception, the formality of your wedding, your budget, etc. Set the foundation to get your wedding date, make all your bookings, and THEN you can get into the really exciting things like your gown, your flowers, your cake, etc.

It may all seem overwhelming right now, but pace yourself and get these important details set. Remember to have fun with every part of planning your wedding, and look for great books to help you out with organization and ideas. You'll find many of my books listed on www.njwedding.com, and at my site www.sharonnaylor.net. Also, be sure to spend time on www.njwedding.com to explore the many options in local wedding vendors and sites, articles to help you, etc. If you have any specific questions, just e-mail me, and I'll be happy to help.