Modern Vow: An honest, big picture guide to wedding planning Hardcover – April 3, 2026

Planning a wedding can feel like being handed a 1,000-piece puzzle with no picture on the box.Suddenly everyone has opinions. Pinterest has a million ideas. Your budget has limits. And somehow you’re supposed to turn all of that into one seamless day that actually feels like you.This book is the big-picture guide to modern wedding planning—without the fluff, pressure, or outdated rules.Written by a professional wedding planner with years inside the industry, this book walks you through how weddings actually work behind the scenes. Not just what looks good on Instagram, but what helps a wedding run smoothly, stay within budget, and still feel meaningful.Inside you'll learn how to:• Start planning without immediately feeling overwhelmed• Build a realistic wedding budget and prioritize what matters most• Navigate family expectations and guest list politics• Choose vendors who are the right fit for you• Understand timelines, logistics, and what really happens on the wedding day• Avoid the common mistakes couples wish someone had warned them aboutWhether you're newly engaged and wondering where to begin, or already deep in planning and trying to make sense of it all, this book gives you the clarity, structure, and confidence to move forward.Because wedding planning shouldn’t feel like chaos.It should feel like building something meaningful—one thoughtful decision at a time.Written by Heidi Johnson, wedding planner and co-owner of Cake & Champagne Event Planning, this guide brings real industry insight to couples who want a wedding that feels intentional, personal, and genuinely enjoyable to plan. Read more