Post originally was published on Wedding Forward

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran looking to update your professional wedding planning skills, a newbie to the industry, or a bride going the DIY route, there are a few must-read wedding planning books out there that will guide you through it all. This top-16 list contains some very practical general how-to knowledge along with a wedding planner book covering a few specific circumstances.

So, read through and choose a few that will help you achieve your wedding planning goals.

The first thing on your wedding checklist should be a great book to keep you organized and inspired. This book is a great place to start. Wedding book Over the Moon is your first stop to envisioning your ideal end result and working within your budget to make it happen. This is an amazing luxury scrapbook, which make your wedding planning process more beautiful.

Wedding Planning for the Busy Feminist is one of the best wedding planning books out there. The author speaks to brides who are trying to balance the picture-perfect wedding against some of the more outdated and patriarchal traditions and practices that come along with a marriage ceremony.

Expect stories from real brides, grooms, vendors, and other industry professionals. Their anecdotes are a joy to read, and the splashes of sound advice will help you make it through to your big day on a budget.

Sometimes your dreams don’t exactly match your budget, but you’ve been dreaming of this day your entire life and you desire nothing but the best. If your number one priority is finding the best tips to plan your wedding budget this is the book for you.

Jessica Bishop teaches you how to realize your dreams while still leaving enough money in your bank account for the honeymoon. A little inspiration, proper planning, and DIY elbow grease go a long way when you have the right help.

Destination weddings have become wildly popular, but they’re far cry from the sandy beach weddings our parents enjoyed. This book covers all of the DOs and DON’Ts of the modern destination wedding in a way that combines your personal style while being inspired by the destination’s personality.

We encourage you to read this one as early as you can so that your wedding planning journey begins on the right foot.

It’s not often that you get to experience a real-life fairy tale. This wedding the could even make Disney jealous isn’t so much of a how-to guide, but it is jam-packed with inspiration. Follow along as the Royal Family breaks into the 21st Century with the second-ever American and first-ever mixed-race member joins them in a gorgeous romantic fashion.

Maybe this much elaborate prestige and pageantry aren’t in your budget. But you’ll certainly be inspired and motivated after this great read.

The majority of wedding guide books out there are specifically written for a bride and groom, a man and a woman. With more and more same-sex and nonbinary couples getting married each year, – it’s only natural that there are more relevant books out there, and this is one of the best.

Get a step-by-step guide to planning a wedding with specific LGBTQ+ advice to help you navigate the way to your big day.