Overview

In a world where love knows no boundaries, wedding planning has evolved to embrace the diversity of modern couples. In this insightful and inclusive guide, seasoned wedding planner Jason Mitchell Kahn shares his wisdom, humor, and heartfelt experiences to help you create the wedding of your dreams-regardless of who you are or who you love. Reflecting on his journey as a gay adolescent who never imagined a career in weddings, the author weaves personal anecdotes with practical advice. He celebrates how far the world has come while acknowledging that some timeless traditions remain as relevant as ever. With a clear-eyed understanding of the stress that planning a wedding can bring, he delivers an easy-to-follow roadmap to ensure your event is both fabulous and foolproof. This book takes you through the A-Zs of wedding planning, from the engagement party to the post-wedding reception, breaking down each stage into manageable, organized steps, complete with downloadable worksheets. Whether you're choosing the perfect menu, navigating the nuanced etiquette of invitations, or tackling challenges unique to your experience, Jason's thoughtful guidance will leave you feeling empowered and prepared. Packed with expert tips, clever tricks, and lessons learned from years in the business, this is more than a wedding guide-it's a toolkit for building a celebration as unique as your love story. By focusing on the big picture before diving into the details, you'll lay a solid foundation for a stress-free planning process. With this book in hand, you'll create a day filled with joy, authenticity, and memories that last a lifetime.

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Reviews

""Jason's a great fi t for folks who live for that extra bit of pizzaz that can elevate otherwise ordinary moments to something much more unique and fun. By sheer luck I've had the pleasure of attending FOUR of Jason's weddings . . . One more and I get a free wedding!"" - Darren Criss ""Our day was zero percent stress and a hundred percent joy. Jason made that possible. He gets our highest recommendation."" - Steve Pasquale & Phillipa Soo ""New York weddings can be daunting-especially in our case, inviting a bunch of actors on a Monday (which could've been like herding cats). But JMK was unstoppable, handling every detail with grace, humor, and effortless style. He took our chaos and turned it into pure magic. He understood we wanted the classic elegance of a New York wedding without the fuss. At every turn, he had suggestions to keep a touch of whimsy to the chic downtown New York proceedings so that our guests (and us!) could truly relax and enjoy the night."" - Erika Henningsen & Kyle Selig ""Jason knows everything one could possibly know about planning a wedding. On top of that he happens to be a wonderfully entertaining writer as well. Get this book then go out there and get married!"" - Augustus Prew & Jeffery Self ""For our wedding, we wanted something personal, full of heart, music, humor, and meaningful touches that felt unmistakably us-and Jason not only listened, he truly got us. He collaborated with us every step of the way, bringing our vision to life with care, creativity, and the comforting presence of someone who felt like (and has become!) a lifelong friend."" - Drew Gehling & Julia Mattison ""Jason was an incredible person to work with. Easy going, understood all our quirk and whimsy, and executed it flawlessly. He went above and beyond-even finagled Bernadette Peters to leave us a congratulatory voice message. He played it just as we cut into our Bernadette Peters Rice Krispie Treat Wedding cake. Did we mention it was quirky?"" - Gideon Glick ""Working with Jason is like planning a wedding with one of your best friends . . . one of your best friends who also happens to know absolutely everything about planning weddings. A fabulous experience. 10/10 would recommend."" - Alysha Umphress

Author Information

Jason Mitchell Kahn is the owner and creative director of Jason Mitchell Kahn & Co, a boutique agency that specializes in planning and executing events for non-traditional couples. His work has been featured in Vogue, the New York Times, People, has been named on the list of Best Planners by Brides Magazine and hailed as Broadway's Wedding Planner by Playbill. He is a highly sought after speaker on inclusivity in weddings and is the author of Getting Groomed, the first wedding planner published for gay grooms, and is also the playwright behind The Boys Upstairs and The Red Box. He lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with his terrier Barnaby.

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