Best Books for Engaged Couples during Wedding Planning and Beyond

The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer

by Jessica Bishop

I put all my best tips, tricks, and advice into my very own book to help couples plan their big day the savvy way! It’s got worksheets, checklists, and helpful exercises to help you plan the wedding you want on a budget you can actually afford.

The Bridechilla Survival Guide

by Aleisha McCormack

Written by the delightful host of the Bridechilla Podcast, this book banishes the bullsh*t from planning your big day. The Bridechilla Survival Guide will free you from wedstress and the quest for perfection! It’s a refreshing and practical take on the whole process.

A Practical Wedding

by Meg Keene

A Practical Wedding takes a no-nonsense approach to wedding planning. This book gives brides permission to forget the rules and do what makes YOU happy. We’ve always loved Meg’s practical and down-to-earth advice, and we think you will, too!

Wedding Hacks: 500+ Ways to Stick to Your Budget, Stay Stress-Free, and Plan the Best Wedding Ever!

by Maddie Eisenhart

This pocket guide contains 500 easy hacks to help your wedding go as smoothly as possible—from preventing wardrobe malfunctions to making an adjustable seating chart.

Wedding Planning for Spoonies: Tips and Inspiration for Chronically ill and Disabled Couples

by Meara Bartlett

This is the first wedding planning book to focus on people with physical disabilities. Get planning inspiration, step-by-step timelines, practical advice, and stories from disabled couples around the world.

Lettering and Modern Calligraphy

by Paper Peony Press

Learn to lettering to address your own invitations or signs with this beginner’s guide and workbook! It’s filled with tips, tricks encouragement, as well as practice space to kickstart your lettering journey!

Rustic Chic Wedding

by Morgann Hill

This book is full of creative and crafty projects that you can DIY for your wedding! If you love rustic-style weddings, this book is perfect for you!! The photographs in this book are particularly stunning and inspiring.

The Handcrafted Wedding 

by Emma Arendoski

This book has 300+ ideas to take your wedding day from mundane to magnificent with the help of crafts and handmade projects. Personalizing your day with DIY is one of the best ways to leave a great impression on your guests, without costing a fortune!

Women with Money

by Jean Chatzky

What do most women want from their money? Independence, security, choices, a better world, and–oh yes–way less stress, not just for themselves but for their kids, partners, parents, and friends. This book teaches tactical solutions to take control of your money in every respect and use it to create the life you want!

JUMPSTART YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR MONEY

by Elle Martinez

Personal finance expert and host of Couple Money podcast, Elle Martinez shares her four-week plan to help couples stop worrying about money and start building wealth together. This book helps couples build open and honest communication and get started on the path to financial freedom.

The Hard Questions: 100 Essential Questions to Ask Before You Say “I Do”

by Susan Piver

This book is filled with questions to generate important discussions that any couple should have before walking down the aisle. Use it to help spark the conversations that need to be had when preparing for your lifelong commitment.

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts

by Gary Chapman

The #1 Best Selling book on Marriage with over 11 million copies sold. Learn both your and your partner’s primary love languages so you can show each other love in the best way. These simple ideas to build a more loving relationship are easy to apply no matter what stage of your relationship you are in.

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