Wedding Weeds

Wedding Weeds

A wise Detroit wedding planner shares behind the scenes real stories of wedding wins, woes and wars. Some episodes are solo while others have guests! Honest advice, tips and education for couples tying the knot!

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June 25, 2026 47 mins

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Common wedding contract pitfalls to watch for 
  • Check out our client reviews 
  • Learn about packages for your wedding day needs
  • Venue Coordinator vs. Wedding Coordinator
  • Potential day-of wedding fires we’ve prevented before they started
  • Jam Handy, Detroit Yacht Club, Grosse Pointe War Memorial, Masonic Temple Detroit, Colony Club, Rattlesnake Club, Thomas’s Catering
  • Mixtiles http://www.mixtiles.com WQ2...
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  • Interns will save you 10+ hours a week 
  • Save your seat at our webinar coming soon! Details to come! 
  • Allocate your time to money making opportunities and delegate admin tasks
  • Meet the 3 interns whom helped with our new digital course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqrCS1YRTZM
  • Donate to the podcast to help cover hosting / editing fees or bless me with an espresso for my late nights! Thank you in advance :) https://www.pay...
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March 18, 2026 30 mins
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  • Michelle’s career before The Wedding Shoppe and why she chose Weddings 
  • How The Wedding Shoppe is different than other bridal salons in Metro Detroit
  • Plus sizes, accessories, alterations and prices
  • Michelle’s advice on dress shopping and memorable moment with a bride
  • Trunk shows, designers and trends
  • Scaling the business and hiring You’re The Bride THREE times!  
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January 24, 2026 67 mins
  • Put contact info on contracts — planners are not detectives.
  • Assumptions-wedding planners are not the wedding-day catch-all. Respect role boundaries.
  • Common courtesy and respect. 
  • Vendors should do their “one job” well — be prepared, be communicative, and collaborate.
  • Respect vendor meals — if the client pays for it, vendors should get it as promised.
  • Collaboration > competition: we’re all...
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November 23, 2025 28 mins
  • A thoughtful seating chart helps your day flow
  • How to overcome seating chart challenges 
  • Tips for a Seamless seating plan 
  • Making your guests comfortable 
  • Organize by guest’s last name NOT table number 
  • Donate to the podcast to help cover hosting / editing fees or bless me with an espresso for my late nights! Thank you in advance :) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRAN7SBEUBZ4E
  • Website and di...
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September 17, 2025 33 mins
  • Questions I ask during the initial consultation to find out date, favorite colors, flowers, location, time, decor, personalization and more
  • Why use an Engagement Proposal Planner?
  • Stories of 3 Grooms to Be and their unique engagement proposals
  • View photos and package here https://yourethebride.com/detroit-engagement-proposal-planner/
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  • Kecalf Franklin, Host of "Spotlight on Me" Podcast discusses his role in music industry as a Christian Hip Hop Artist 
  • Why music and various genres is important to your wedding and sets the tone of ceremony, cocktail hour, grand entrance, reception
  • Discussion of Tracie + Kecalf’s favorite music for cocktail hour
  • Kecalf’s mention of writing different styles of music + song  “New Day” on one of his ...
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April 4, 2024 14 mins
  • Sharing unexpected situations arising from a friend-made wedding cake.
  • Dealing with the situation of the bride staining her dress with red wine highlights the importance of timely access to emergency supplies.
  • Quickly adapting to unexpected situations, such as the sudden appearance of a photo booth, requires finding a suitable location promptly for placement.
  • Involving family members in wedding planning creates heartwarming moment...
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March 11, 2024 13 mins
  • Prepare yourself to be a beautiful bride while ensuring the smooth progress of the wedding.
  • Share a real story about the mistake of linens size and discuss how to resolve this awkward situation to ensure the smooth progress of the wedding.
  • Service personnel may encounter health issues, preparing response strategies can ensure that the wedding is not affected.
  • Almost had mishap of not having a shuttle bus reservation that the bride...
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Join Certified Wedding Planner, Tracie Morris, on her journey as a Podcast Host and  how and why she chose her career in the wedding industry. From the early beginnings of how she got her first clients to a growing a successful business. She shares her plans for future episodes which will be a mix of solo and guests, current and future goals for scaling the company including her role as a Brand Influencer, Blogger, Mentor and ...

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