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@beetrying: I was in your same shoes before I got engaged but I learned quickly by reading wedding magazines likes Brides and becoming a member on the Wedding Bee. The wedding magazines gives you tips in many areas and some (like Brides) provide a timeline as to when to get things done. My FMIL even got my FI and I an awesome wedding planning folder organizer which gives you money saving tips and important questions you should ask to specific vendors.

Since you have less than a year to go but you still have time, sit down and discuss with your FI about a budget (if you haven't already) and create a list of possible dates you are interested in. Once you have that start searching for your ceremony/reception venues. Once you have those then I suggest to research for photographers and also, you can start dress shopping (when you order a dress it may take up 4 or more months to arrive but it all depends on the designer). In my opinion, these are the most important items when planning for a wedding and everything else that you need would be easier to concentrate and obtain.

Lastly, if you ever have any questions or concerns just post it on the Bee! We all do it and we all get honest but positive feedback from the rest of the members.

Good luck to you!

The lady from a practical wedding just wrote a book.  that website is all about figuring out what is important to you and skipping the rest.  

@beetrying:  And start by putting together a list of who you want at the wedding (with the groom).  That is a great place to start as it will show you what kind of event you are heading toward.