Congrats, you’re engaged! At this exciting time you want to make sure those who are closest to you know it so they can share in the excitement as well to celebrate, throw and engagement party. Etiquette states that an engagement part should be thrown 4-8 months before the wedding. Thinking bigger? Send out save the dates to the guests you intend on inviting to the wedding.

Share the Excitement

Planning a wedding can be a great time in a women’s life but it can also be overwhelming. How can you make sure that your wedding stays your wedding but also be able to enjoy the planning and all that goes along with it? Share the responsibility! Some find it hard to give over control but even letting go of just the little things like assembling favors or picking up odds and ends can be a great help. Generally a great place to look for help first is your wedding party. Ask bridesmaids, maid of honor and even the groomsmen if they can be counted on to step in and help when needed

Checklist for the bride

Checklist for the groom

Checklist for the Best Man

With the internet these days sharing the planning and the day of your wedding easier than ever and there are several ways to do it. Consider a wedding website. From sharing wedding itinerary to letting guests choose their meal choice it is an easy way to keep guests and wedding party in the mix. After the wedding, upload your photos to a photo sharing site so everyone can have a look back at that special day too.

Sharing your wedding