planning planning planning

Recently, and good friend of mine and our families became engaged! She is planning a wedding in December, and asked if our family, and some other close family friends would help to plan the big event. Of course we said "Yes". I couldn't be more thrilled and honored to be apart of their special day, but boy oh boy do we have alot to do! I'm looking at all the wedding planning lists online, and man there is a lot of prep! Especially if you're planning it only four months in advance. I'm shooting their engagement pictures next week, which I'm especially excited about since I love photography, and it will give me the oppurtunity to practice, enhance my portfolio, etc...! Anyways... I've always kidded my parents, especially Mom, about elopping instead of having a ceremony, and I think helping in the planning process is only solidifying my idea. Plus its cheaper, who can argue with that!?