1. He asked me to marry him yesterday, and I'm the happiest person on earth, but I know I need to get going if I want the perfect wedding! What do I do?

Oh, enjoy the feeling first; he'll only ask you to marry him once. In fact, be selfish; keep it private first for a while, your little secret. It won't last, but savor the intimacy of having that knowledge just between you and him.

But do go out with him or by yourself and enjoy the fun of looking at wedding things and dreaming. Check out wedding bands, think together about what you'd like, and dream about your perfect wedding. This period is not only tons of fun, but also gives you most of your best ideas, the ones that will shape your wedding, and in many ways your marriage.

2. So when do I tell everyone? And how? Should I just flash the ring?

Tell your parents first. If you tend to be emotional, tell them one at a time. You can even ask your fianc