where do I start?

Congrats!!!

Best advise I could give you: Really enjoy this gap of time between the engagement and the planning. It is great.

Next thing: insure your ring

Second thing: buy the Wedding Sites and Services magazines. It lists all of the reception halls in the New York and Connecticut area. It's a great place to start your planning.

Congrats again!!!!

Congratulations!!!! Welcome to LIWeddings!!! I would book the hall and ceremony location first!