Being engaged is simultaneously exciting and overwhelming. Planning a wedding can become a full-time job if you let it, and there are so many details, decisions, and pitfalls. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a professional come in and take all the work off your hands? But not everyone can afford to hire a full-service wedding planner, so this book will guide you through the wedding planning process, enabling you to plan your own wedding without losing your mind.

This book provides a roadmap for the entire wedding planning process:

* budgeting

* deciding on a location and time of year

* designing your perfect aesthetic

* crafting your guest list and selecting your wedding party

* finding a venue

* hiring every wedding service professional you need

* choosing attire, signage, invitations, and more.

Plus, there's a detailed questionnaire for each wedding pro you need to hire, so you know you're asking the right questions during your consultations with them. There's also a section on sustainability and how to keep your wedding's carbon footprint low.

By following this expert advice, you'll be relaxed on your wedding day and calm throughout the planning process, knowing that you're not making mistakes that will cost you money or cause you stress down the road.