[RitaMae1908]

First thing you'll probably want to decide is your budget, who's paying for what, and how many people you'll want to invite (whether it's 50 or 450!!)

The two most crucial things to consider are the coordination of dates that are available at the church and any potential reception venues. That ultimately will determine what date you and your future "honey" will choose. If you're not getting married in a church then you'll have it a little easier time.

Take your Mother and/or FMIL or one of your close G/Fs and check out a reception venues. Most will want you to call ahead and make an appt to view the facility.

After I booked the date at my church and my reception everything else pretty much fell into place. I highly recommend signing up on TheKnot.com. You can track your guestlist there and they'll give month-to-month to do list so you can keep track of things!!!

Hope that helps. Congratulations!!!