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?
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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...
Today we're doing a detailed review of critical LAST MINUTE wedding details that you’ll want to stay on top of in the 1-2 weeks leading up to your wedding day.
Even if your wedding is still months away, this show is perfect for you to proactively make notes about some of the things you can anticipate in those final weeks before the big day!
Save yourself piles of unwanted stress when you proactively anticipate these 8 wedding planning "blind spots"!
Over the past 8 years of producing the Wedding Planning Podcast, one of my favorite pieces of feedback from you is some variation of, “WOW, we never would have even thought of that!”
I love sharing wedding planning ideas and strategies that go beyond what you might find if you simply google something, or browse through a q...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we're joined by Susan from Susan's Travel Services to talk about the endless benefits and of hosting a Destination Wedding.
Tune in for the full scoop on this ever-popular wedding hosting trend, including:
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The huge TIME, STRESS & MONEY-saving opportunities that this wedding format presents,
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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...
Casual Reception Hosting Tips, Keeping our Marriage a "Secret", Dress Code Suggestions | WEDDING Q&A
Tune in for answers to your wedding questions in a brand new episode of the Wedding Planning Podcast:
- Hosting tips for a casual micro-wedding the month after ceremony?
- We will already be technically married at our celebration - should we share this w/ our guests?
- What about the non-dancers at our reception? Additional activiites?
- Choosing bridesmaids dilemma
- Controversy over suggesting what your guests "should" wear to the we...
Believe it or not, there is a specific formula to experiencing a streamlined, stress-free wedding planning journey - and it has just 3 KEY INGREDIENTS.
Today in Part One of the Wedding Planning Podcast Engagement Starter Kit, you’re going to discover the FIRST KEY to streamlined, stress-free wedding planning.
And what we’re talking about today can still apply to you ... even if you’ve been e...
Get ready for a jam-packed Wedding Q&A show, full of your planning questions & concerns! Here's a sampling of what's on the menu this week:
- How much alcohol to buy? >>> click here for one of my favorite hosting tools ever (and tune in to my full answer for lots more helpful tips on the to...
Join thousands of INTENTIONAL + JOYFUL engaged couples who know that the wedding celebration of their dreams is possible ... even if right now, planning an entire wedding feels a *little bit* overwhelming!
Be sure to hit FOLLOW wherever you listen, and each Wednesday you'll enjoy a FREE, down-to-earth + straight-to-the-point wed...
Waaaayyyy too many engaged couples fail to plan for these ten sneaky little expenses that appear in the final months before the wedding!
Today we’re going to cover TEN unexpected budget busters, so that you're not caught off-guard - stuck making impulsive last minute decisions out of stress or lack of information.
Be sure to stick around until the end of the show for a quick "BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER WEEK" segment on how to save big ...
Submit your wedding questions & stories on our website! www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact
In today's episode, I have an inbox full of your wedding planning questions, including:
- Are wedding fairs worth the time?
- How to pick a DJ? No idea where to start!
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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 c...
Engagement photos are an incredible opportunity to capture you & your fiancé in your happiest moments, and to share those images across your save the dates, your wedding website, holiday cards, and as decorations throughout your wedding celebration.
The thing is, choosing the perfect outfits, getting hair & make up just right so that you look incredible but still natural, and posing effortlessly can be much easier said than done!
C...
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 aisle?
- Inviting kids to the wedding - does it have to be “all or nothing?” Babysitting options?
- OK to assign seats for the cerem...
Today we break down everything you need to know about speeches & toasts at your wedding reception.
We'll cover:
- Who gives a speech / toast at the reception?
- Should we give direction about topic, tone, & length?
- When should the speeches take place?
- In what order?
Today you’re going to meet the lucky couple who was chosen to star in “Say Yes to the Venue", a multi-part video series that highlights their process of choosing the perfect wedding venue in Southwest Louisiana.
The premiere season features Lake Charles couple, Eloise and Grant, who visit 5 breathtaking venues, and they’re here this week to share their wedding venue shopping insights with you!
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