I like to have a good plan and an idea of how I am setting things up before I go, and arough idea of where furniture will be placed so whoever is putting it down puts it where it belongs. I find it is easiest to label each box with a colored sticker on the side - like orange stickers go into the kitchen and blue goes into the bedroom. If you are having movers, or even friends helping, it makes it easier for them to figure out where things go without having to rely on handwriting. In the new place, I would put a colored sticker in the doorway of the appropriate rooms. I would also get rid of aboslutely everything you won't need. You can ask your fiance to do this as well, but he may not be as ruthless as you may want him to be. I also like to make checklist beforehand of all the things that need to be hooked up, disconnected or transferred. I would do this a few weeks beforehand. I also always pack my breakables first when I am still in the mood to do a good job. I also have a separate suitcase and box of things I will want right away like cleaning supplies, linens, towels, toiletries and a change or two of clothes.