I've been planning a wedding since December of 2014. I've procrastinated and coordinated my little heart out. In all those months of planning, I've found out some things that I think would be helpful to others trying to plan their own wedding.

1. Figure out the simple things first.

Things like colors, a date and even asking your closest friends to be your bridesmaids. Those are easy compared to what's coming ahead. These also help you to figure out what you want concerning other things.

2. Your maid of honor becomes your human to-do list. Use her!

My maid of honor helped me figure out so much when I first began planning. She asked me questions about things I had no idea that I was supposed to know and quickly helped me figure out the answer.

3. Talk to your fiancé. Get their advice; you're in this together.

If your significant other was anything like mine, when you asked him questions about the wedding, he blocked you out when you mention it. You know what you want, but you really need to get their opinion. So be stubborn like me, and make him give you answers. Make him help you decide on the officiant and the venue and anything else you may be concerned about. In the end, I think he'll be happy to help you make decisions.

4. Pinterest is your best friend!

I repeat: Pinterest is your best friend! There's everything from themes for your wedding, to hair and nails, to gifts for your bridesmaids, to centerpieces. It's a wonderful thing; use it!

5. Print out a wedding planner booklet.

There are several websites that have blank PDFs of planning booklets. Mine had a timeline of events starting from the time I got engaged to my wedding day. It seriously helped to let me know what all I needed to have done at certain times and it also acted as list of things to include or not to include for my wedding.

6. Procrastination is okay!

Look, at some point in our lives we all have things to do; we all get busy and put things off. Whether you've decided to have a quick engagement and get married in six months or you are taking your time and have a few years to plan, don't get discouraged if you find yourself procrastinating.

7. Other websites can be useful in your planning as well.

TheKnot.com was a huge help to me the past four months. You can make your own website for your wedding where people can RSVP instead of having to mail back a slip of paper. Also, you can tell your love story and a little about your wedding party as well.

8. Get your invitations out ASAP!

Figuring out your guest list should be one of the first things you do. This helps you determine how many people you have to feed and helps you determine how big of a venue you need. Also, make sure you comb through your Facebook friends. A lot of the time, this helps determine your guest list too.

9. Keep calm and don't get stressed out.

Getting stressed is the worst thing you can do. It gets you frustrated and gets other people frustrated with you. Just breathe, because everything will fall into place. I promise.

I hope these tips help all you brides-to-be have the wedding of your dreams. Good luck and happy planning!