Hi
First off, congratulations!
So you are getting married in April of next year? That will give you a lot of time for planning. One thing I learned so far is compromise. My fiance and I both have different ideas of what we want for our wedding but we keep trying to find our middle ground so its perfect for both of us. When one of you gets demanding nobody wins.
Another tip I would give you is try to keep it fun and RELAX!!! Too many people stress out more than they need to. Try not to become a bridezilla and just go with the flow.

Good luck!