Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day! I’m your host, Adriana, and each week, I’m joined by the industry’s top professionals, celebs, influencers, and friends who are sharing their best tips, advice, and the mistakes they’ve made so you don’t have to.
Feeling overwhelmed with wedding planning? You’re not alone! In this episode, I sit down with newly engaged couple Hannah & David for a deep dive into the wedding planning consultation process—what happens in that first meeting, what questions you NEED to be asking, and how to set realistic expectations for your big day.
From navigating venue sticker shock to blending aesthetics with logistics, Hannah & David share their honest experiences as they plan a wedding that truly reflects them. Plus, we get into the emotional side of wedding planning—family expectations, budgeting conversations, and deciding what really matters most.
Episode Highlights: • What actually happens in an initial wedding planning consultation • How to choose the right venue (without going over budget!) • Why pre-engagement wedding planning is becoming more common • The surprising cost of weddings & how to manage expectations • Balancing family traditions with your own vision • Their wildest idea for a wedding venue (that got vetoed instantly!)
If you’re in the beginning stages of planning your wedding—or just love wedding planning chaos—this episode is PACKED with expert advice, real talk, and relatable moments from a modern couple figuring it all out.
What’s been your biggest challenge in wedding planning so far? Drop it in the comments!
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