Wedding Planning Podcast

Over the course of 11 YEARS in the wedding industry, I've seen literally thousands of weddings unfold ... and all of them together have given me the priceless gift of HINDSIGHT.

In wedding planning, hindsight is literally a super power - so I've packaged mine up to share with you in today's brand new show featuring your Wedding Weekend planning questions!  

We're going to unpack, decode, an...

I’m willing to bet that you’ve heard from all your newlywed friends & family that their wedding day "came and went in the blink of an eye." 

The beautiful news is that your wedding celebration doesn’t have to RUSH BY IN A TOTAL BLUR.

Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, I’m bringing on a very special guest to share the details of exactly how she designed a wedding celebration that left her saying this:

"I always get to look back ...

Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we're exploring your top wedding questions, including:

• Ideal number of wedding party members / pro’s & con’s of larger vs. smaller group?

• What are your thoughts on doing a first look vs. waiting for the more traditional moment when I walk down the ais...

My inbox is full of your wedding planning questions, including:

• Are wedding fairs worth the time?

• How to pick a DJ?  No idea where to start!

• My dress is very heavy, with a dramatic long train.  Should I consider a separate rec...

Creating a simple, info-packed WEDDING WEBSITE is the easiest, most hassle free way to easily share information with your wedding guests.  Join me today for a detailed wedding planning workshop on exactly how to create an amazing wedding website - zero technical skills required! 

To get started, choose your wedding website design from an incredible community of independent artists & designers when you visi...

You’ve done months (maybe even YEARS) of wedding planning & preparation, and the big day is finally almost here!

Last stop?  Rehearsal dinner.

This week we’re reviewing everything you need to know for planning & hosting this extra special night with your family & friends.

We cover everything from the ceremony rehearsal itself to prac...

Affordable & beautiful Save the Date announcements and wedding invitations - how hard can that be??

Well, if you’ve spent 3 hours on a Saturday getting lost down the rabbit hole of 9 different wedding invitation websites, then you know that finding a practical solution that fits your style and your budget is much easier said than done.  

Today I’m sharing a complete guide to wedding stationery...

Setting a realistic wedding budget that works for you is one of the first steps you’ll take after getting engaged - and ideally before making any big wedding decisions. 

So if you’re newly engaged (or maybe just need a wedding budget reset!), you’re in the right place. 

To streamline the process, today's show is a step-by-step guide on exactly how to create a realistic wedding budget that give...

This week, I have an inbox full of your wedding flower questions to share! 

I also put together a list of the top wedding flower mistakes that I see couples make, to further help guide you to "DIY wedding flower SUCCESS".

Today we're reviewing:

• How much should 5 relatively simple bouquets cost?  I’m being quoted over $1200, which feels so ridiculous.
• Visiting a...

The little dollar bill emoji with flapping wings is a great one-tap summary of planning a wedding.  Budgeting for expected expenses is hard enough, let alone all of the little unexpected stuff that sneaks in along the way!

Today we’re going to shine ...

Wedding flowers are high on the list of things that couples rate "not very" to "not at all" important to them.  So why spend thousands of dollars on elaborate, professional floral centerpieces and bouquets?  There are so many simple, beautiful & affordable alternatives -

Today I have an 5-part formula for you to follow so that you can have beautiful, top quality flowers ... for an affordable price tag.  

A...

Get ready for a fun show today!  Here’s a road map of where we’re going:

I have a recap of my brother-in-law's 3/30/25 wedding in Rochester, MI.  I'll share what was amazing, a detailed rundown of the venue / flow of events, how they took advantage of cost-saving opportunities, their solution to kids at the wedding, and lots more valueble takeaways!

I also have an inbox full of your questions on everything...

Creating your wedding reception seating chart can QUICKLY become one of wedding planning’s biggest pains. 

Between crazy family members, divorces, step-parents, hook-up’s gone wrong, introverts, extroverts and lots of alcohol - your seating chart can quickly begin to feel like a jigsaw puzzle from hell.

This week on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we’re going to review some easy tips & tactics f...

Get answers to all of your wedding cake + dessert questions in today’s show! 

From everything to researching bakeries, booking cake tastings, hidden fees to be aware of, unique dessert alternatives, and budget-friendly cost saving tips, we're covering it all in today's sugar-coated show.

Links mentioned in our convo:

• The complete blog post for today's show is linked here >>> weddingplanningpodcast.co/cake
• TLC rounded up a grou...

When you’re in the thick of wedding planning, it can feel like this phase of life will go on forever. But believe it or not, at some point you WILL actually be married, and wedding planning will come to an end (insert cheering emoji / crying emoji here - take your pick!).

I see a pretty split reaction to this, with half of us feeling thank universe, the wedding can’t come soon enough ... having all that ex...

Get ready to explore hassle-free online bridesmaid dress shopping with featured brand, Lulus Weddings!

Tune in & discover how you can enjoy a successful online bridesmaid dress shopping experience, including:

• Professional bridesmaid styling ideas, 
• Struggling with piecing together colors or patterns in a mismatch dress situation? 

Great news - you don’t need to be a professional designer or natural-born artist to select a beautiful & cohesive color palette for your wedding celebration. 

Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we’re running through 5 easy steps for choosing the colors to incorporate into your rehearsal, ceremony & reception.  

I also have a bonus rundown of the top Wedding Color Palette MISTAKES that I se...

You deserve wedding insurance that's fast and affordable, and protecting your investment in your wedding celebration literally couldn't be easier than a quick online visit to Brite.co/wedpod. 

Today we’re joined by a very special guest, Dustin Lemick.  Dustin is the CEO and founder of BriteCo.  BriteCo is a modern insurance company built for the digital age, and their goal is to simplify the process of sec...