HELP! Engagement party? Bridal Shower? Jack n Jill? What does it all mean!?!

Your MOH/BMs/our family member should plan the e-party.

bridal shower: another party planned by the above people. it's a party just for you, people usually bring gifts they find off your registry, play games, have lunch, etc

j&j: same as the bridal shower only your FI would join. also, instead of just girls... couples attend.

that help?

Yes thank you!! When do we start registering for the wedding?

My father hosted an engagement party a few weeks ago. My oldest daughter is already looking for ideas on the bridal shower. I don't think we will have a J and J.

You should register closer to your wedding. Otherwise you have to keep going back to the store to update seasonally. You might want to pick up a few books to get you started. I just got the new David Tutera book, The Big White Book. Really helpful. I also picked up a Wedding Planner/Binder at Michael's to start organizing. Hope this helps and Congrats.

Whenever you want. just make sure you have a wide range of prices ie. kitchen utensils which are as low as $3 (B3) - guests might purchase ~5 or 6 of these making 1 gift

depending on the bedding ya prefer: ~$30-100

up to dyson vacuums $400 (this is when a few guests would pitch in together). depending on which animal one, the most expensive is $550!!

also, register at ~2 stores or just the cash/honeymoon registries: http://thenewlyengaged.wordpress.com/2011/03/10/want-cash-not-gifts/

put your registry info on your website, NOT in the invites. also, word of mouth helps your guests. hope this helps.