You just got engaged! It's exciting, but planning a wedding is really flipping hard, stressful, and emotional. It takes time, organization, and help from people who know what they're doing. Lucky for you, I'm a former wedding planner, and I know what I'm doing. I haven't sugarcoated anything...Instead, I've written great tips because everyone deserves the wedding of their dreams. You're all probably thinking you can just search the Internet on any wedding-planning topic and get information. Sure you can; but, a million sites will pop-up on a million things that you didn't even know existed. Sorting through is not as easy as it sounds. I've condensed everything you need to know and should want to know to get you started with the planning process in this little, easy-to-read book. I've outlined what you should do each month from the moment you get engaged until the moment you walk down the aisle. Each chapter concludes with a chapter checklist to keep you on track and organized! I've shared some personal stories that occurred throughout my career. You are not alone in this process and you are not crazy...you'll see! With a bit of humor, sarcasm, a whole lot of brutal honesty, and maybe a few curse words...because that's how I talk, I will show you how to keep wedding planning light-hearted and fun. That's what this time of your life should be! Table of Contents Chapter 1 - First, let's get real! Chapter 2 - AAAHHH! You're engaged! Oh crap. Now What? 12 + Months Out Chapter 3 - Music, Flowers, and Photos. OH MY! 8-10 Months Out Chapter 4 - Sunset Beaches with Costumed Characters. . . Wait, What? 4-8 Months out Chapter 5 - You're Getting Closer! 2-3 Months out Chapter 6 - Cue the Music! It's the Final Countdown 30 days out to the wedding Chapter 7 - SHOWTIME! (Insert jazz hands) Week of the wedding Chapter 8 - Name . . . That . . . BRIDE! Chapter 9 - Speeches - Because Everyone Needs a Little Help Chapter 10 - Brides Who Took the Plunge - What Would They Change? Chapter 11 - What Have We Learned Here?