Wedding Planning Podcast

Today we’re going to run through a 10-item wedding to-do list for when you reach the final 4-6 week countdown before your wedding day. 

While some of the items in today’s show are pretty standard, others are much less obvious - and sadly are not commonly discussed. 

Overlooking just one of these important action-items can tip the scales towards a stressful, frantic celebration - and I don't...

"Why can't you just tell me the price???"

Have you been victim of a vendor who insists on a lengthy meeting before they will provide you a price range for their services?  This can be incredibly annoying when you are simply trying to determine if something is within your budget, or not.

I have some advice for navigating this frustrating situation, including a copy / paste script for your inquiry emails:

Hi, we are very...

Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we’re joined by a very special guest, Tanya Pushkine from The Vow Whisperer.

Tanya  offers professional vow writing support, officiant services, and even wedding ceremony production support, including public speaking coaching.   Tanya will guide you through exactly how to put your heart into words, resulting in crafted wedding vows that are truly meaningful to you &...

Tune in for the most common wedding weekend planning mistakes I see couples make as they formulate the details of a multi-day, multi-event wedding celebration.

In this episode, we highlight 6 common planning mistakes, including:

• Feeling intimidated by the COST of hosting multiple events,
• Trying to accommodate ALL of your guests perfectly (spoiler alert - i...

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...