A wedding isn't just a celebration—it's a negotiation, a design sprint, a stress test, and sometimes a firestorm of opinions dressed up in pastel linens. But it's also one of the most personal, powerful choices two people ever make together. The Engaged Couple's Guide is for the pair who knows their day should mean something, not just look good on Instagram. It's for couples who want to build something lasting from the very first step, not just perform tradition for the sake of tradition.

Liam Wessel cuts through the noise of wedding planning with clarity, empathy, and sharp, creative thinking. This book doesn't drown you in checklists or recycle tired tips. Instead, it asks the right questions at the right time. What does your ideal celebration feel like? What matters most when the music stops and it's just the two of you? How do you balance family expectations with your own values? How do you make space for joy in the middle of logistics?

This is the guide for couples who want a wedding that reflects who they actually are—not just who the wedding industry expects them to be. Wessel helps you rethink the standard decisions with fresh eyes. The ceremony, the reception, the seating chart, the timeline, the vows—none of it is off-limits. And none of it is dictated. This book gives you the tools to choose with intention and creativity.

Inside, readers will discover how to open conversations with family members without starting wars, how to navigate cultural and generational divides without losing themselves, and how to set boundaries without burning bridges. You'll learn how to design your day with meaning, not just decoration—how to prioritize what truly matters, and skip the parts that don't.

From food to flowers, outfits to playlists, this book helps couples ask better questions and find smarter answers. Want a backyard wedding with a five-piece jazz band and no cake? Great. Want to elope with ten people and spend your money on a post-wedding adventure instead? Also great. Wessel isn't here to tell you what's right—he's here to help you figure out what's yours.

What readers gain from this book goes beyond the event. They learn how to communicate under pressure, how to disagree constructively, how to make decisions as a unit. These skills carry forward into marriage, turning one day of celebration into a foundation for a stronger, smarter partnership.

This isn't about perfection—it's about presence. Wessel writes with a tone that's grounded, generous, and never condescending. His approach blends practicality with heart, offering couples the confidence to trust their instincts and the clarity to act on them.

Readers will also find creative prompts that spark original ideas, examples of real couples who did things differently and loved it, and practical tools for keeping planning grounded in joy—not just tasks. You'll learn how to sidestep the overwhelm by designing a planning rhythm that fits your life, not overtakes it. You'll also learn how to say no gracefully, how to make compromises without resentment, and how to keep your connection strong when the details start to pile up.

The Engaged Couple's Guide is not another how-to book. It's a thinking partner, a coach, and a voice of calm in the chaos. Whether you're six weeks into planning or just said "yes," this book will meet you where you are—and help you get where you want to go with more clarity, more honesty, and a lot more grace.

Couples will finish this book not just with a better wedding plan—but with a deeper understanding of each other, a clearer picture of...