Engaged Without the Rage:: The Wedding Planning Survival Kit with Real Budgets, Family Drama Scripts & Your 12-Month Sanity-Saving Checklist (Includes 6-Month VowLaunch App Access - $300 Value) Paperback – January 5, 2026

You just got engaged. Congratulations! Now everyone wants to know: the date, the venue, the budget, the guest list...And you're thinking: "I literally just said yes. Can I breathe for five minutes?"If you've already Googled "how to plan a wedding" and got 2.7 billion unhelpful results, welcome. This book is your new best friend.This Isn't Another Pretty Pinterest BookThis is the honest, practical, step-by-step playbook that actually tells you what to do—and gives you the exact words to say when things get complicated.No vague advice. No unrealistic budgets. No pretending family drama doesn't exist.Just real strategies, actual scripts, and detailed systems from people who've helped thousands of couples plan weddings they love without going broke or losing their minds.BONUS: FREE 6-Month VowLaunch Premium App Subscription ($300 Value!)Every book includes a FREE access code to the VowLaunch wedding planning app—your personal wedding command center with:AI-Powered Budget Tracker – Tracks spending and alerts you before you go overSmart Checklists – Customized to YOUR wedding date, syncs to your phoneVendor Management System – Automated follow-ups and contract remindersDigital Mood Boards – Save ideas and share with vendors instantlySeating Chart Builder – Drag-and-drop guest placement (political minefield, solved)24/7 Planning Assistant – Get instant answers to your questions anytimeInside This Book You'll Get:The Foundation (Chapters 1-4) How to define your wedding vision and priorities (the "Three Things" rule) Real budget breakdowns with percentages—including the "hidden costs" vendors don't tell you The uncomfortable guest list conversation (with actual numbers and strategies) Your complete 12-month master timelineThe Family Drama Chapter Everyone Needs (Chapter 2.5) Word-for-word scripts for setting boundaries with parents How to handle the "money = control" dynamic Guest list wars and sibling rivalry solutions The art of saying "no" without guiltThe Logistics (Chapters 5-9) 20 must-ask questions for every venue tour How to decode vendor contracts (before you sign anything) The DIY Decision Framework—which projects save money and which waste time 10 DIY projects worth doing + 5 you should absolutely skip Complete vendor question lists and shot listsThe Final Countdown (Chapters 13-14) Four-week master checklist with daily tasks Wedding day emergency kit packing list Stress management systems that actually work The "Let It Go" list (permission to stop caring about the small stuff) How to be present and enjoy your actual wedding dayThe Complete Resource Appendix Budget templates and spreadsheet systems Vendor contract checklist Emergency contacts template Recommended tools, websites, and apps Your VowLaunch Premium access codeWhat Makes This Book Different:1. It's Honest – We admit wedding planning is hard and don't pretend otherwise2. It's Specific – Actual dollar amounts, real scripts, exact questions to ask3. It's Complete – 17 chapters covering engagement to honeymoon4. It's Practical – Systems you can actually use, not just inspiration5. It Includes the App – $300 of digital tools to keep you organized Read more