We just got engaged in December and have set a July 2013 wedding date due to my busy schedule of school, board exams in 2012, starting a new job ect. I think it's too early to do anything BIG for our engagement, but I also don't want people to forget that despite our long engagement we are DEFINITELY getting married. What would be a good time frame for a party? Or is this out of the question since we'll be having the bridal shower closer to our wedding date?