Engaged : Now What?!

The 4th of July will now always have extra special meaning and fireworks, because last week J proposed!  Although it may be a surprise with my work in online branding and having a blog, we're both fairly private when it comes to such personal moments. So.. I will just say that he did an amazing job planning it out, surprising me and creating a great memory - complete with yearly fireworks!

But, like I've heard from so many before me.. you get engaged, the moment's amazing - now what?! Where and when do you start planning?

Well, for me that meant.. right away the next morning. I'm a planner and wanted to be sure I started pulling together the resources that will keep me organized, ahead and enjoying the process.

Here are my favorite tools & finds::

Erin Condren Wedding Planner - I use Erin Condren's Life Planner for my daily scheduling with work and like and absolutely love the customization and colors. So, naturally I selected one of her custom Wedding Planners to help me plan the big day and stay organized. I can't wait till it arrives! The planner spans 18 months and includes all of the lists, budgets and reminders necessary.

Weduary - This is the best wedding website service out there, in my opinion. It's super easy to use, has free options and can interact with your online profiles if you wish to do so. The creator Brit Morin of Brit Media is a former Googler and her husband is a former Facebook original, so the programing and abilities are fantastic!

Simple & Me Custom Invites - I've been lucky enough to know and work with creative director and owner, Erin from Simple & Me in professional projects. So there's no surprise that I have turned to our Teal White Garden sponsor to create custom save the dates, invites and all other paper goods we will need.

Stephanie N. Baker Photography - Amazing. That's how I would describe my friend Stephanie's photography, personality and the care she puts into her work. I can't wait to work with - who I feel, is the most talented photographer in Northern Michigan!

Pinterest - Yes, who could forget adding Pinterest to the list?! I have a feeling it will end up being the absolute best tool to help with the wedding. Already I've been able to create and add to multiple boards, share the boards with my bridesmaids and collect lots of fun inspiration for the big day.

At the end of the big wedding day, it is still about J & I wanting to spend the rest of our lives together and that's the important part!

But, along the way I will be sharing inspiration, tools and how-to's on Teal White Garden so be sure to check back for updates!