Wedding Planning Podcast
Get ready to experience the ALL NEW WAY to thrive throughout your engagement by embracing who you are, prioritizing what you value, and ultimately designing an unforgettable wedding celebration of your dreams! Welcome to the WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST, where we say "NO" to the $72 billion dollar wedding industry, and we say "YES" to a more joyful engagement season where your mindset, values & wedding strategy are all in perfect alignment with YOU. Ready to get started?
Episodes
Your engagement photos should feel like you on your very best day - relaxed, connected, glowing, and maybe even a little giddy.
These are the images you'll splash across your save-the-dates, wedding website, holiday cards, and possibly display on your wedding day.
No pressure … right?
But here'...
In this week's Wedding Planning Podcast Q&A episode, we're tackling the real questions couples are asking right now.
From incorporating future stepchildren into your wedding ceremony, to designing a laid-back "adult summer camp" style reception that still feels organized and intentional, this episode covers how to plan a wedding that actually reflects
Hiring your wedding vendors is one of the most important (and most overwhelming) parts of wedding planning.
In today's episode, we're breaking down exactly how to research and book your dream vendor team without busting your budget.
You'll learn:
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Wedding planning can stir up complicated family dynamics, emotional pressure, and strong opinions.
In today's episode, we talk honestly about navigating family expectations during your engagement. From financial contributions and blended families to estranged relationships, religion, tradition, and setting boundaries with well-meaning relatives, this episode ...
Today we're breaking down one of the most complicated and often emotionally charged - parts of wedding planning: crafting your wedding guest list. From where to start, to how to handle tricky family dynamics, this episode offers a clear, practical approach to navigating the process with confidence.
Bonus: I'm answering man...
Choosing your wedding venue is the single most important decision you'll make during the planning process - and yes, that can feel like a lot of pressure.
Your venue isn't just the backdrop for your wedding day. It also sets the vibe, drives your budget, impacts your guest experience, and influences nearly every other decision you'll make from here on out. That...
Setting a realistic wedding budget that actually works for you is one of the most important decisions you'll make after getting engaged, and it's one that sets the tone for every planning choice that follows.
If you're newly engaged and feeling overwhelmed by numbers, opinions, or online "averages" that don't feel realistic … or if you're already planning and...
Just engaged and not sure where to start?
This episode breaks down the exact first steps every newly engaged couple should take - plus the mistakes to avoid - so you can plan with clarity, confidence, and zero panic.
In today's episode, I'm walking you through the Ultimate Engagement Checklist: 10 must-do steps to take befor...
Wedding planning shouldn't feel overwhelming - but for most of us, it does.
In this episode, we're building a clear, confident action plan to help you navigate the 6 biggest stress points couples face early in their engagement, without the spiraling, second-guessing, or family drama.
We're covering:
• "Where do we even start??"...
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 ...
These listener scenarios that may seem a bit crazy on the surface … but in reality offer a great chance to maximize the quality AND the value of your wedding celebration!
As you're putting together plans for your wedding, there are endless creative opportunities for you to deploy a unique, offbeat solution to what may seem like a standard wedding checklist item.
So many couples subconsciously ...
Happy Friday, and welcome to another BONUS Q&A follow up show to this week's feature episode, "How To: DIY Appetizers & Charcuterie Board" show that aired on Wednesday Dec 24th.
Today is a mix of behind-the-scenes insight from me, your reception-related questions, and also a couple of hindsight wedding experiences to share from listeners who were recently married.
There's a ton of value packed into this ...
The cost of food & drinks can be a huge source of frustration when planning your wedding. I can't tell you how many messages I get from couples who are utterly horrified by the per person fee for dinner & drinks - and rightfully so!
Today we're going to explore setting up your own appetizer spread, and I think you'll be blown away by the savings ... yes, up to 85% off the cost of a traditional wedding ...
Is it OK to ... ?
I got lots of mail in response to the Wedding Etiquette show that aired on 12.17.25, and in this Friday Follow Up Q&A I'm opening my mailbox and sharing your questions!
We'll talk through ...
- Inviting kids to the wedding,
- Requesting a specific dress code,
- A tiny wedding chappel that can't accomodate everyone,
- The etiquette surrounding your wedding parties,
- When to actually send Thank You notes, and lots more...
Are you drowning in wedding "etiquette guidelines"?
Everyone has an opinion on invitation wording, cash bars, inviting kids, wedding day transportation, and what traditions absolutely SHOULD be included in the wedding day. There's nothing like planning a wedding to suddenly have everyone you've ever known come out of the woodwork with their opinions, right?
Where wedding planning gets overwhe...
Your wedding gift registry is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your home & your lifestyle with practical gifts that you need and will use in the years to come.
Tune in for an essential guide to creating a killer wedding gift registry including:
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Deciding what items to include and ...
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Meet special guest Emma, who's here to share the highlights, unique elements, and planning challenges from their beautiful wedding celebration at Hilton Lake Las Vegas.
In this special episode, you'll hear lots more from Emma on:
- The pros of having NO wedding party
- Celebrating over a 3-day weekend in their hometown
- The endless benefits of a...
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A top-notch Wedding Planner / Day-Of-Coordinator is essential for any smooth and seamless wedding celebration.
Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we're reviewing 10 KEY POINTS to discuss with your planner so that you're both on the same page and ready to tackle any planning, logistic, or execution challenges that may arise.
A sampling of these key discussion points:
- Who are your assistant...
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