You just got engaged! Or you’ve been engaged for a while but are finally sitting down to plan this party. Or maybe you haven’t made anything exactly official yet, but you know you want to spend your lives together. Whichever it is, when you’re ready to take a deep breath and start planning, this is the book you want,need,to have. Meg Keene has put together the (practical) companion to A Practical Wedding : smart, clear focused guidance,with a hefty does of reassurance,to help you plan your big day.From figuring out what you really want,as opposed to what everyone else thinks you should want,to help you keep an eye on the ceremony itself and the vows (a.k.a. why you’re throwing this party in the first place), Meg helps you cover all the essentials:Setting a budget,and sticking to itChoosing a venue: traditional, non-traditional, and everything in betweenHiring good vendors, keeping your friendors, and why DIY doesn’t always save moneyCatering, rentals, and everything else Pinterest forgot to tell youWedding decor: a realist’s guideCreating and writing a ceremonyGetting everyone to show up…and have a good timeWith checklists (such as flowers, food, final venue walk-through) and key spreadsheets (guest list and seating chart, budget, venue search, and more), Meg helps you plan a wedding that will leave you feeling joyful, not emotionally exhausted and broke.

Author Biography

Meg Keene has spent the last six years as the Executive Editor of APracticalWedding.com, now widely considered to be one of the top indie wedding brands. Meg’s first book, A Practical Wedding: Creative Solutions for Planning a Beautiful, Affordable, and Meaningful Celebration, was published in January 2012. Meg has been quoted in places such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR. Her website is routinely mentioned on sites like Jezebel, Refinery 29, and Daily Candy. She lives in Oakland, California.APracticalWedding.com

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