this book was helpful but also a bit overwhelming. it has all of these great charts and lists to help you keep track of your budget. it gives you tons of ideas on how to save money in each area of the planning. it is a good complement to the DIY book. one thing i did like was that the book followed three couples on three different budgets, a modest, moderate and lavish one. each section of the book checked in with each couple and let you in what they were doing. this is the only book that really delves into the honeymoon aspect of the wedding as well, helping you budget for that as well and all its myriad details. ( )