Terri Pous's "How to Plan a Wedding" is a game-changer for anyone navigating the wild world of wedding planning. Packed with practical advice and a refreshing modern perspective, this month-by-month guide is like having a wise and witty friend by your side throughout the entire process.

What sets this book apart is its realistic approach. Pous doesn't just tell you what you should do; she gets it. From budgeting and guest lists to dealing with those inevitable family dramas, she tackles the tough stuff with humor and grace. The month-by-month breakdown is a lifesaver, ensuring you stay on top of every detail without feeling overwhelmed.

The book is not only informative but also incredibly relatable. Pous shares personal anecdotes and tips from real couples, making it feel like you're part of a supportive community rather than facing the chaos alone. Whether you're a laid-back couple or a meticulous planner, "How to Plan a Wedding" is a must-read that'll leave you feeling empowered and excited about your big day. Terri Pous has created a wedding guide that's as enjoyable to read as it is invaluable in planning the wedding of your dreams.

How to Plan a Wedding: A Month-by-Month Guide for Modern Weddings is a well written and logically arranged planner for readers who are planning (or helping plan) an event, primarily weddings. Released 12th Dec 2023 by Penguin Random House on their 10 Speed Press imprint, it's 144 pages and is available in hardcover and ebook formats.

It's arranged as a planner, with tasks and lists (many customizable) arranged in a calendar format: 12 months to event... 11 months... 10 months...etc, down to two weeks before, and a short update about the day of and a timeline for tasks to do after. The author, Terri Pous, is an experienced planner and has written about event planning in the NYT, among other media outlets.

This is an inclusive guide, and it's nice that the author presupposes no gender roles, or type of couple. Much of the language is gender-neutral, which is a nice touch for couples who don't fit a rigid formula. There are interactive quiz type worksheets to fill out and many (many!) ideas for less traditional ceremonies.

Graphically, it's very simple and formatted/typeset in a restful and serene typeface. The illustrations are simple, mostly floral themed, and line drawn. Salient special points are written into highlighted text bars.

There is no index in the pre-release ARC provided for review, but the book does include an abbreviated resources and links lists as well as a very short glossary with some useful terms which might be new for some readers.

Four stars. Very simple (but logical) layout, restful graphics, and accessible, no-nonsense language.The inclusive language and flexibility are a big plus for non-traditional couples, or for couples who are planning a less traditional wedding.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

This book has an attractive layout and shares good advice for wedding-planning, along with checklists and timelines for when to do certain things. The author suggests different factors to take into account when making big decisions, and includes some ideas for small things that someone might not think of otherwise.

This is definitely geared towards people who are planning non-traditional weddings, and there's a lot of space taken up with different ideas and decision factors for things that won't be relevant to someone who is planning a traditional church wedding. This book is best for people who are looking to do something unusual and highly personalized, and want help working through a variety of ideas.

I knew I was going to love this book as soon as I read that the author got into the industry due to her love of "Say Yes to the Dress". It's very informative and packed with plenty of little hints and tips that I had not thought of. I'm greatly appreciative of how modern the book is and you do not feel pressured in anyway to stick to a "traditional" wedding.

The book mentions Elopements and Micro Weddings but I feel like it is tailored more to larger weddings. I also found that some of the pages had a little bit too much text on and it would've been better to separate it out so it didn't look so busy.

The lists of questions to ask Venues, Photographers and Florists etc are very useful. The illustrations of different flower arrangements and even types of chairs are very cute.

Overall, this is a good book to get started on wedding planning, whether as a gift to yourself or someone newly engaged.

This was a really useful and informative guide to planning a wedding. It is helpful arranged in time ordered so can be aware of what needs to be thought about or completed at certain intervals leading up to the wedding. There were a number of small but important and meaningful things this book made me aware of, which was really useful. The book is also aesthetically appealing yet simple and easy to follow. This would be a good gift for yourself or someone you know, who is planning a wedding.