Nope. Not the fun episode. But if you listen, absorb and take our tips - you'll find that you're going to have a FAR less stressful engagement and planning season. The cool thing is that Leah just released her new book, "The Wedding Rollercoaster" and its a great companion to this episode. I posted a link below. The real deal is, that by taking the opportunity in the beginning to talk openly with your "team" (anyone who holds a stake in your wedding), you will avoid some of the stresses brought on surrounding wedding spending. The biggest factors when making the contribution decision:
- Who has control
- Guilt (It's real and we recognize this)
- Final decision makers
- Does having the wedding of your dreams weigh more than the potential stress of contributors
In this episode we'll break down the benefits, pros and cons of paying for the wedding yourself or having contributors. Oh, and in this episode there's a shout out to Kimberly of Hitched Events and her episode about having a short or long engagement. Click here to listen to this related episode.
Here is the link to order The Wedding Rollercoaster on kindle or paperback
On Sale Now! My Wedding Spending Plan. Here is the link . Create a plan to make the most out of your wedding budget, most likely save you money AND take out the stress of wedding spending.
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Instagram: @kellyamcwilliams
About Kelly:
Kelly knows how incredible a well planned wedding can be. Every moment counts and every decision plays a part. Wedding planning should be fun and as easy to do as possible. Besides planning weddings, Kelly travels the globe as an industry speaker. Kelly is a Martha Stewart Top Wedding Planner & this podcast won Brides magazine and WeddingWire's best podcast.
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