STEP ONE: GET THIS WEDDING PLANNING BINDER! No seriously, go get it. Buy it online, go to Barnes and Noble, Target or Walmart or wherever. It is The Knot’s Ultimate Wedding Planner. This literally saved my life. Brides and Grooms to be who need some guidance, this is perfect! The most helpful aspect of this binder, for me, was the timeline! Also gives you everything you need to stay organized when it comes to venues, florists, DJs, photographers and videographers... Even gives you GREAT questions to ask when you are meeting with different vendors! THE BEST! Family, friends, bridal parties, this makes a great gift, hint hint ;) My maid of honor bought this for my fiancé and I (mostly me) a month after we got engaged and it was the best gift EVER!