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| 158 | 3 of the Most Common Wedding Planning Questions I'm Asked (as a Wedding Planner) | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:21:13 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today, we’re diving into one of our most frequently requested topics: Common Wedding Planning Questions and how I, as a professional wedding planner, would answer them. Whether you're wondering about ceremony seating, creating a guest list, or even just whether or not you should fit a wedding planner into an already tight budget, I've got you covered. So grab your notebook, and let’s get into some of the best wedding planning advice I've shared.
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| 157 | Your Ultimate Last Minute Wedding To-Do List | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:26:18 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of last-minute wedding preparations. In this episode, I’m sharing the ultimate last-minute wedding to-do list to ensure everything runs smoothly as your big day approaches. Whether you’re a few weeks out or just days away, this checklist will help you stay organized and stress-free. So, grab your pen and paper, and let’s make sure you’re all set for your special day.
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| 148 | Mastering the Art of Wedding Etiquette w/etiquette coach Jamila Musayeva | 03 Jun 2024 | 01:10:20 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we're joined by a distinguished etiquette expert who is answering all of your most pressing wedding etiquette questions. We are covering everything from dress codes to gifting, cultural traditions and so much more. You don't want to miss today's episode!
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| 59 I Supply Guide: Day of Wedding Emergency kit | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:34:20 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Wedding season is upon us and if you’re starting to think about what supplies and last-minute items you’re going to need for your actual wedding day, this post is for you. Today, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes peek at my day-of wedding emergency kit. It might be a little weird, but I really love my supply kit. It's been a lifesaver at so many weddings, and I'm so excited to do an in-depth walkthrough today with you! To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:
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| 58 I How to Make Your Wedding Eco-Friendly | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:38:05 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re talking about how to make your wedding more sustainable, and environmentally friendly. Being eco-friendly is becoming more and more important for couples and consumers. Especially with the most recent push for conservation efforts, it’s so important to be mindful of the greener alternatives made available. If you're looking to get started on your green wedding, you may have questions such as:
At a pivotal point for climate and biodiversity, it is more important now than ever for people to do their part. So, keep reading for expert tips on easy changes to make for a more eco-friendly wedding. Connect with The Nature Conservancy
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| 57 I Wedding Catering: All the Questions to Ask at Your Food Tasting | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:38:57 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline There is SO MUCH that you need to keep in mind at your wedding tasting. Not just choosing what food you like best. You also have to be aware of other factors like the allergies and dietary restrictions of your guests. An average wedding will include
During the tasting it’s also important to go over the order of events and how service should be paced. If you are in the process of planning your wedding menu, this blog post is for you. Today I will share my best tips on curating a menu and dinner service that will make everyone happy… To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:
For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/57
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| 56 I 2022 Wedding Dress Trends | 07 Mar 2022 | 01:01:13 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re talking about wedding dress trends for 2022! I’m so excited to talk to you about this today. It’s a really fun topic for brides-to-be, and really anyone who is interested in wedding fashion and trends. If you found this article, you might be asking yourself:
Yes, this is another wedding trends episode because I love talking about them and one of my most popular blog posts of all time was on 2021 wedding dress trends. So read on to find out everything you need to know about 2022 wedding fashion trends.
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| 55 I A Unique and Memorable Destination Wedding | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:02:46 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re interviewing another one of my favorite couples of 2021. And this couple I worked with for two whole years because they postponed their wedding from 2020 to 2021. They’re a favorite couple of mine because they’re super fun, put their complete trust in me, and totally leaned into what makes them unique and different to truly personalize their day. If you are looking to customize your wedding, making it unique and memorable to you, this post is for you. You may be asking yourselves:
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| 54 I Broken Promises, Drama, & Wedding Music | 21 Feb 2022 | 01:05:40 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline When couples plan their weddings, many hope that their day is relaxed and stress-free. Many will say the last thing they want is "wedding drama." However, as a wedding planner, part of my job is to choreograph moments of drama or excitement for your guests on the wedding day. This can be done in many different ways, one of them is with wedding music. In Episode 54, we continue our conversation with Eddie and Caleb, who experienced firsthand the turmoil and drama that comes with wedding planning. From wedding vendors breaking contracts and excluding their wedding planner, to planning a wedding during a pandemic, it seemed like wedding drama followed Eddie and Caleb could not catch a break. Today we hear about this drama and how Caleb and Eddie dealt with it. In addition, to talk about what went wrong, we talk about what went really well, including their choice of wedding music and how it created excitement and the "right" drama on their wedding day.
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| 53 I Endless Questions, Inclusivity, and Gay Weddings | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:49:52 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline It's no secret, with wedding planning can come drama, challenges, and sometimes disappointments. While I work to help couples plan their wedding as effortlessly as possible, sometimes it's just not that simple! In Part 1, we talk about what it was like to plan a DIY wedding, when they hit their breaking point and decided to hire a planner, and what they originally envisioned for their wedding design. As a gay couple, we also touch on unique issues they encountered while planning a wedding as a gay couple in a heteronormative industry. Throughout our time together, they acted with class and remained positive, and I was eager to share their story with all of you. If you're planning your wedding as a gay couple or if you're a wedding vendor trying to learn how you can make your business more inclusive, you might be wondering:
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| 52 I From Destination to Backyard Wedding | 07 Feb 2022 | 01:17:09 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline With the seemingly never ending pandemic, more and more couples have had to rethink their wedding plans. Health guidelines, venue restrictions, and vendor flexibility are all obstacles that make it difficult to book and plan a wedding during this time. Especially for destination weddings, there is a LOT of hesitation for planning a ceremony this far in advance. As I wrote about in Wedding 2022 Trends, backyard weddings have greatly increased in their popularity. If you want a plan wedding that can happen regardless of COVID guidelines, maybe a backyard wedding is your move! While hosting can seem daunting, you should ask yourself:
Keep reading to find out about a real life couples' experience successfully turning their backyard, into a dream wedding venue!
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For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/52
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| 51 I The Secret to Realistic Faux Florals | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:46:28 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Through bouquets, boutonnieres, and arrangements, whether your wedding vibe is dramatic and bold, or whimsical and delicate, the floral decor is going to be a major determinant. Perhaps couples don't immediately think about the massive role (and price point) floral decor play in the ambiance of their wedding. Furthermore, in the era of sustainability and eco-friendly alternatives, it would be ignorant to ignore the wastefulness that comes from wedding flowers, as most are thrown out the next day. SO, couples may be asking themselves:
If you all follow my wedding planning company’s account at Verve Event Co. , you all know I love beautiful floral arrangements. So I’m really excited for today’s conversation with Amanda and Meghan from the Silk Stem Collective. HIGHLIGHTS FOR EPISODE 51: Fresh vs. Faux Florals Here's a summary of our interview:
Links Mentioned in the Episode: Fresh vs. Faux Florals Connect with Silk Stem Collective
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For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/51
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| 50 I Common Wedding Planning Questions | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:36:50 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today, I'm changing it up and launching a new series called Asked and Answered where I share and answer common wedding planning questions from you all - my podcast listeners, blog readers, and followers on Instagram - as well announcing something really fun for all my aspiring wedding planners out there! After reading through my DM's, these are the four most common wedding planning questions from you all. The wedding planning process can be a lot to unpack, but learning from others' questions and experiences can be super helpful. In today's episode, you asked, and the planner answered. Yay! To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:
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| 147 | Nontraditional Weddings: How to Plan Second Weddings, Delayed Weddings, and Weddings for Mature Couples | 27 May 2024 | 00:23:04 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Welcome back, loverves! Today we are diving into wedding planning tips for mature, second weddings, delayed weddings, postponed weddings, all of the things. Whether you are planning a second trip down the aisle, celebrating your love later in life, or finally having the wedding you postponed. This episode is for you. We are recording it at the request of another one of our loverves, and so we are sharing practical advice and insights to help you navigate these unique yet really incredibly special wedding journeys. So let's get to it!
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| 48 I These 2022 Wedding Trends Are Taking Over | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:52:13 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline It is no secret. After the past two years of pivoting and rescheduling, downsizing, canceling, and social distancing, couples are excited and anxious to finally get married. There are a ton of couples who got engaged years ago, and are only now getting married. Consequently, everyone is itching to have their special moment with families and friends. So today, I am sharing my 2022 wedding trend predictions. Vendors are included in this too. Some of us have couples that have been waiting to get married for 2 years, which means they’ve been planning for three! Suffice it to say, 2022 is going to be an explosive year for weddings. It’s also going to be a reflection of what’s currently happening in society. So, I’m excited to share with you our predictions for trends in 2022. These predictions are based on a little research and a lot of observations from what I’m seeing and experiencing in the industry. Full disclosure, these are still opinions, and nothing is guaranteed. I’m going to start out by looking at what I predicted in 2021 really quickly and seeing if I think any of those trends will apply in 2022, and then move on to new trends for 2022. But I have to make sure I say that you should plan a wedding that YOU want. If you feel pressured to do something because other people are doing it, let them have it. Your wedding is an expression of you and your partner at this moment in time. Links Mentioned in the Episode
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| 47 I The Do's and Don'ts of Wedding Gifting with Alexandra Puccini | 03 Jan 2022 | 00:54:14 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Whether it’s for the wedding party, engagement presents, or even just finding the right present for family and friends, there can be a lot of pressure to gift gifting. There’s the tricky balance of finding something useful and sentimental, and that of course won’t break the bank. When it comes to gifting for weddings, people may ask themselves:
Today we’re tackling the Do's and Don'ts of Wedding Gifting. From Wedding Party Proposals, to Welcome Gifts, to Wedding Gifts for Guests, to Wedding Party Gifts, to DIYing presents, we’re talking about it all. The holiday season just ended, so I am sure people can resonate with how stressful it can be getting gifts for everyone on your list. Rightfully so! No one wants a to give OR receive an in-genuine or impractical present, especially when it comes to weddings. From wedding party proposals, to wedding welcome bags, to even party favors, there is a lot too unpack. Of course, you want everyone to be happy with what they receive, without it costing you a fortune!
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| 46 I Meaningful Wedding Ceremonies: Secrets from Celeb Wedding Officiant Rev. Clint Hufft | 20 Dec 2021 | 01:14:20 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Your wedding officiant is one of the most important people at your wedding ceremony after you! But like many couples, you might feel lost when starting to put together your wedding ceremony and will need to rely heavily on your wedding officiant. We read about celebrity engagements, and hear about their weddings on social media. But, rarely do we think about what we can learn from these over-the-top weddings. So, today we're interviewing a very special personality in the wedding and entertainment industry to get the inside scoop on one of the most recent celebrity weddings, the union of Hollywood socialite Paris Hilton to her longterm boyfriend, Carter Reum. Rev. Clint Hufft is the officiant to the stars. Consequently, the ceremony was a social media phenomenon - reporters producing news articles, paparazzi publishing photos, and Peacock TV network broadcasting "Paris in Love," the newest TV production. Furthermore, he performed the wedding ceremony of the first Bachelorette couple Trista ad Ryan Sutter. So, people planning their own wedding may also ask themselves:
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Links Mentioned in the Episode: They Get Married Just Like Us Connect with Celebrity Wedding Officiant Clint Hufft
For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/46 Finally, don't forget to leave the podcast a 5 Start review on Apple Podcasts and leave your Instagram handle so we can follow you back and enter you into some giveaways this season! Connect with the show! | |||
| 45 I 5 Hacks To Get What You Want From Your Wedding Vendors | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:43:32 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Let’s talk about how to get what you really want from your wedding vendors. As I’m going to talk about in today’s episode, the past 2 years have been just a little bit stressful both for wedding vendors and for couples. People are experiencing burnout on both sides. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to avoid feeling burned out and how to be the favorite client all your wedding vendors love, and how that will in turn get you the best results for your wedding.
Today’s episode show notes can be found at verveeventco.com/45.
Links Mentioned in the Episode: 5 Hacks To Get What You Want From Your Wedding Vendors Connect with Lauren O'Brien
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| 44 I Outdoor Wedding Ideas | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:28:41 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Whether you’re getting married in the spring, summer, fall, or winter, there will likely be some elements of your day that will be outside. Whether it’s the whole ceremony and reception, or if you just want to take photos in a variety of locations, some part of it will be outside. Today I’m sharing with you seven tips on how to have the best outdoor wedding, from what to wear to what to plan for, we’re covering it all. 1) Plan for the worst and hope for the best Regardless of where you are in your wedding planning journey, this episode will be helpful for you as you think through how the elements will affect your plans. If you’re listening to the episode in the car while driving or working out or cleaning the kitchen, the episode show notes can be found at verveeventco.com/44. Thank you to our podcast sponsors!
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| 43 I Questions You Forget to Ask About Your Wedding Entertainment with Rick Stowe | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:54:04 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline There are high stakes when it comes to choosing the entertainment at your wedding. From sentimental ballads to upbeat 2000's jams, couples want entertainment that will not only cause the audience to shed a tear at the slow song but get out on the dance floor to the Macarena. Many might be lost on where to begin when looking for a DJ or band for their wedding. You might be asking yourself:
The episode show notes can be found at verveeventco.com/43. Over the years Rick has produced entertainment all over the United States, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, and Bermuda. A few career highlights include entertainment producer for the Allstate BCS Championship Gala, The Sugar Bowl, major motion picture premiers, numerous corporate events, festivals, college/university concerts, and many other events. He works with some of the biggest names in entertainment like Pit Bull, Usher, Luke Combs, Toby Keith, Zac Brown Band, KISS, Earth, Wind & Fire, Fergie, Train, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bently and the list literally goes on. Many events take place in unusual locations, and Rick has seen it all! Whether the event is at a dude ranch in Montana, Puerto Rican rain forest, a three-story arena show production in a ballroom, private residences, on top of swimming pools, rooftops, cruise ships and even a golf course, Rick can make it happen with the right team! Thank you to our podcast sponsors!
Links Mentioned in the Episode: Connect with East Coast Entertainment.
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| 42 I Wedding Party Roles | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:43:54 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Hi guys! Today’s episode is another solo episode where I dive deep into the wedding party. A brief overview of the roles, and answering common questions about wedding party roles, especially for couples that are having a mixed gender wedding party.
I’m toying with the idea of having some kind of Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale in the Wedding Planning Template Shop. If you think this is a good idea, leave the podcast a review and let me know what you think. I always love a good sale BUT I do know lots of people will be vying for your attention at this time. So if you think it would be better to do a New Year’s sale, let me know!
PLEASE don’t forget to leave a 5-star review for the podcast in Apple Podcasts if you liked today’s episode. Reviews are so helpful to us podcasters because it helps other listeners find the show. Connect with the show! | |||
| 41 I 7 Crucial Tips for Your Engagement Photo Shoot with Dana Arnold | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:35:58 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Questions about your engagement photo shoot? How do you choose the right photographer to capture one of the most special occasions of your life? From venues, to outfits, to the time of day, all the factors that go into creating those lifelong photos can be intimidating to approach, and leave couples confused on where to begin.
The episode show notes can be found at verveeventco.com/41. Dana started her business while stationed in Hawaii for her husband's deployment. She is now a full-time wedding photographer and Navy wife currently based out of Monterey, California. She is a travel enthusiast who moves all over the country and loves that she gets to take her business with her. Her brand is all about a people-based business and focuses on serving all couples by providing them a personable experience that is just for them!
Links Mentioned in the Episode: Connect with Dana Arnold Photography
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| 40 I How to Put Together Your Wedding Guest List | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:36:38 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline On today’s episode, I’m giving you my honest opinion on who you should and SHOULD NOT invite. As a warning, this episode might annoy or irritate some people, and you could strongly disagree. And that’s totally fine. But I want to make this a safe space where you know I’m going to be candid with you, and not just tell you what you want to hear, even if it’s an unpopular opinion. This is another short but super-packed episode, so let’s get to it. If you’re listening to the episode in the car while driving or working out or cleaning the kitchen, the episode show notes can be found at verveeventco.com/40. I want to make sure you spend it with the people you care for and want to connect with. If you were on the fence about inviting someone, I hope this gives you clarity and takes away the guilt from enjoying your wedding, whatever size it is. Make some rules about who you invite and don’t invite and stick to them. Be consistent with who receives a plus-one, or which kids may attend. If you need help organizing your guest list, get a free copy of my Guest List Template at verveeventco.com/guestlist. Connect with the show! | |||
| 146 | New Wedding Trend: Should You Hire a Wedding Content Creator For Your Wedding? with Arianna Arnett | 20 May 2024 | 00:53:48 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Whether you are interested in hiring a content creator or you just have some questions about what it's like and why so many people are jumping on the wedding content creation trend, we are bringing you the answers today with our very special guest! Content creation is one of the biggest wedding trends of 2024, and it's one of the fastest-growing professions in the wedding industry. Today, we've brought on Arianna Arnett of Cupid Content Co. to answer all your burning questions!
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| 39 I How Much is a Wedding Videographer: Your Wedding Video Questions Answered | 08 Nov 2021 | 01:02:59 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline How much is a wedding videographer and should you hire them for your wedding?? This is a common question couples find themselves asking when they're considering whether to hire a wedding videographer. They also ask themselves:
This is one of my favorite episodes so far on the podcast because it dives into a really important topic that many couples are unsure of and one I feel pretty strongly about. Whether you've already hired your wedding videographer or you're deciding between whether or not to have one, I challenge you to listen to this episode and see if it changes your mind about hiring a wedding videographer. Finally, don’t forget to let us know in your podcast review what you thought of today’s episode and if we need to change anything up! If you liked this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and connect with me at http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/. And if want to learn more about planning a wedding, send me a DM on Instagram at @asktheplannerpodcast Connect with the show! | |||
| 38 I 5 Must-Ask Questions to Ask Your Potential Wedding Designer | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:33:31 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline TODAY we’re talking about one of my passions, wedding design, specifically, the 5 design questions every couple should ask potential wedding designers. But before we get too far ahead, let’s back up a little bit. For couples that are just getting started and people in the industry who aren’t used to working with an event designer, can you break it down for us what you mean when we say “wedding design” or “event design”? For the show notes to the episode, visit verveeventco.com/38. And if you prefer to create your wedding design on your own, my wedding mood board in the Wedding Planning Template Shop will walk you through how to do just that. Visit shop.verveeventco.com to check it out. Finally, please don’t forget to leave a 5-start review for the podcast in Apple Podcasts. If you liked this format, let me know. If you prefer we change it up and do something else. Please include that in your review and we will make sure to adjust. And don’t forget to leave your Instagram handle in your review so I can follow you back! That’s it for today’s episode. I’ll talk to you again in our next episode with Cindy Coy from Harborview Studios. Whether or not you’ve hired your wedding videographer, or if you’ve decided against it, I challenge you to listen to this episode and see if you still think you don’t need one. I think you’ll change your mind. The episode is going to be that powerful! Connect with the show! | |||
| 37 I I'm Engaged! Now What? | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:24:00 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline This episode is a follow-up to Episode 36: 6 Things to Do Before You Get Engaged. The time when you become engaged is a roller coaster of emotions. You feel excitement and joy, but possibly also overwhelmed by the many questions people will ask you about your coming nuptials. In today's post, I'm sharing with you what you should think about first, second, and third so that you're able to enjoy the wedding planning and feel in control.
These 6 items will give you a great foundation to help you tackle all those wedding planning decisions. As long as you keep them in mind, you will be refreshed, relaxed, and ready to party when your wedding day finally arrives. If you have questions about any of this, I would love to know. I’m happy to expand on particular topics if you think it’s helpful. Leave a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts and write your questions in the review and I’ll incorporate them into a future episode. If there are specific guests you want me to interview, let me know who that is in your review, too! Finally, you can also always send me a DM me on IG at @asktheplannerpodcast. In Episode 38, I’m interviewing Gabrielle Mecca of Edge Design group on the 5 questions you need to ask when you interview potential wedding designers. This is the first episode in a mini-series I’m doing on must-ask questions for potential vendors. Connect with the show! | |||
| 36 I 6 Things to Do Before You Get Engaged | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:33:12 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today's episode comes from you all, my listeners! I’ve heard from several of you that you’re waiting for the proposal. You're not officially engaged, but you know or hope it's coming soon, so you're looking around, getting some ideas, etc. You’ve been in a relationship for a while, you’ve had the talk, maybe looked at some rings, so you’re just starting to get a feel for this whole wedding planning thing. NO, I do NOT think you’re crazy. My now-husband and I TOTALLY talked about some of our wedding ideas before we got engaged. We had fun fantasizing and dreaming! So what should you do now? Below are the five things to do before you get engaged.
If you have questions about any of this, I would love to know. I can even do a deep dive into one of these topics if you think it’s helpful. Please review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and write your questions in the review and I’ll incorporate them into a future episode. If there are specific guests you want me to interview or topics you want me to cover in a future episode, let me know who that is in your review, too! Connect with the show! | |||
| 35 I 10 Reasons Why You Would and Would Not Hire a Wedding Planner | 07 Jul 2021 | 00:36:01 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline In today’s episode, I dive deep into why someone would or would NOT hire a wedding planner. You might think it’s interesting that I’m a wedding planner that chose to record an episode on why someone might not want to work with a wedding planner. But I think it’s a question that a lot of couples and families grapple with. Who should or should not hire a wedding planner? Why hire a wedding planner? Why do we need one? What does a wedding planner even do? Will they be able to execute the vision we have in our heads? What will they do that I can’t? Would I get along with a wedding planner or will they control too much? These are all great questions and I’m going to answer them in today’s episode. I get a little heated in some parts because, as you can imagine, I’m pretty passionate about this topic. Also, this is the LAST episode of Season 1 of the Ask the Planner podcast. I’m going to take the next few months to focus on my clients and make sure the wedding season is the best one yet. I’m also going to be interviewing new guests and getting ready for an amazing Season 2 that will be back in October of 2021. If you just discovered this podcast, I encourage you to start with episode 1 and binge the rest of the episodes. I’ve covered so many topics already in 35 episodes and had some really awesome guests already. And I’m excited to bring it with Season 2. If there are specific guests you want me to interview or topics you want me to cover or questions I should answer, PLEASE DM me on Instagram at Asktheplannerpodcast or email me at asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you! Connect with the show! | |||
| 34 I Crucial last-minute details you don't want to miss! Part 2 (Wedding Wednesday Quick Tip) | 30 Jun 2021 | 00:02:53 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline NOTES:
Make sure you screenshot this tip so you can come back to it as you're getting close to your wedding! If you liked this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and connect with me at http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/. And if want to learn more about planning a wedding, send me a DM on Instagram at @asktheplannerpodcast Connect with the show! | |||
| 33 I How to Navigate the 2021 (and 2022) Wedding Boom | 23 Jun 2021 | 00:26:01 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline In today’s episode of Ask the Planner, we’re talking about how to navigate the 2021 wedding boom. If you haven’t encountered it yet, then you surely will. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then you should definitely listen to this episode so you’re not caught off guard and scrambling at the last minute. The wedding boom is something I’m currently dealing with as a wedding planner with my clients, so I know many of you listening are also dealing with it, too. Read the episode show notes at verveeventco.com/33 ---- Connect with the show! | |||
| 32 I Crucial last-minute details you don't want to miss! Part 1 (Wedding Wednesday Quick Tip) | 16 Jun 2021 | 00:02:46 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline NOTES: Today's last-minute details tip focuses on the where and when.
If you want more help on putting together your wedding day timeline make sure to check Episode 19 How to Put Together Your Wedding Day Timeline in 7 Steps and also my blog post How to Put Together a Smooth Wedding Day Timeline There is more to a wedding day timeline than meets the eye. It takes a little more to execute a flawless wedding day than choosing your ceremony and reception timeline. The clearer you can make it (for your wedding vendors and your wedding party!), the more relaxed and FREE you will fee will be on your wedding day. Grab my DAY-OF TIMELINES BUNDLE I hope this episode helped you get a better idea of how to put together your wedding day timeline. If you have ANY questions, I’m more than happy to answer them! If you liked this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and connect with me at http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/. And if want to learn more about planning a wedding, send me a DM on Instagram at @asktheplannerpodcast Connect with the show! | |||
| 31 I Hacking the Wedding Hotel Rooms Block | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:35:57 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline In today’s episode of Ask the Planner, our special guest is sharing with us four insider secrets that you need to know when booking your wedding hotel rooms. Your wedding hotel room (or your hotel room block) is an important aspect of your wedding that should definitely not be overlooked. For almost all weddings, some percentage of its guests will be from out of town. Connect with the show! | |||
| 30 I What are questions people forget to ask the florist? (Wedding Wednesday Quick Tip) | 02 Jun 2021 | 00:01:24 | |
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| 145 | Dear Desiree: Answering Your Most Pressing (and Shocking!) Questions | 13 May 2024 | 00:48:49 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today, we are featuring YOU, our loverves, and answering all of the wedding planning questions you’ve been writing in. This is kind of a unique episode because it doesn't happen all of the time, but I am so excited to answer all of your questions. We talk about everything from logistics of candles at the reception to what to do if you cant afford the wedding you want and EVERYTHING in between. I love this episode because I get to share more advice, with real questions from you, our listeners and wedding pros.Links Mentioned in the Episode
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| 29 I Wedding Catering Questions and Answers | 26 May 2021 | 00:25:22 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today’s topic is important because your food and alcohol take up a huge percentage of your budget. Depending on your total budget, it can be 30-45%! Putting together your wedding menu and figuring out the logistics of your food, alcohol, and catering can be pretty intricate and requires a lot of thought and attention. This part of your wedding planning takes more than just tasting food and deciding what you like and don’t like. Whether you’re searching for a caterer or you’ve already booked one and signed the contract, this episode will give you a lot to think about and help you decide just what kind of meal you want to serve and the type of caterer you want to work with. Whether you’re having a rustic backyard wedding or a formal, elegant dinner in a ballroom, all these questions will apply. Some of these questions I share with you in one of my products in the Resource Shop - the Wedding Vendor Email Templates and Interview Questions. But this episode talks specifically about catering questions. However, if you’ve ever wondered what questions you should be asking a specific vendor, knowing there are lots of important things you might be missing, definitely check out my wedding vendor email templates and interview questions. All you need to do is literally copy and paste them from my document into your email and you will be well on your way. You’ll be happy to know you asked the right questions and saved yourself so much time. You can find the bundle at https://shop.verveeventco.com. As always, if you’re driving or working out, you can get the show notes at verveeventco.com/29 for the highlights, links mentioned in the episode, or to hear the replay. The main questions we discussed today that will help you better plan for a memorable and delicious wedding:
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| 28 I How to Create a Pinterest-Worthy Wedding Mood Board (Wedding Wednesday Quick Tip) | 19 May 2021 | 00:01:27 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Have you ever seen those gorgeous mood boards in wedding blogs and magazines and wondered how you can do that for your wedding? First, they’re a really great tool to have for both you and your vendors because they ensure everyone’s on the same page when it comes to your wedding style. So today I’m going to share with you a free tool I’ve created that will walk you through how to make one yourself! You can find it at https://verveeventco.com/moodboard. Connect with the show! | |||
| 27 I 14 Crucial Questions You Forgot to Ask Your Wedding Venue | 12 May 2021 | 00:20:35 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today’s topic is an important one because your wedding venue affects so much of your wedding planning and your wedding budget! If you’re near the beginning of your planning, it’s important to ask these questions ahead of time so you get the entire picture. And if you’ve already signed the contract, it’s totally fine. You can make sure you have the answers to all of these questions as you continue your planning so there aren’t any big surprises on the wedding day.
And, if you want to make your life SUPER EASY, you can visit my Resources shop and purchase the Wedding Vendor Email Templates and Interview Questions bundle so you ALWAYS know what to ask each vendor when you’re interviewing them. Plus, I include some helpful tips and things to know when it comes to booking hotels, caterers, and transportation. As always, if Connect with the show! | |||
| 26 I Wedding Budget Myths De-bunked (Wedding Wednesday Quick Tip) | 05 May 2021 | 00:07:48 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Who's excited to plan the "average" wedding of their dreams?! Nobody. How many times have you read an article that starts with something like, "On average . . . couples spend x amount on their wedding." Or, the average couple spends x amount on wedding flowers or wedding photography. I don't know about you, but I'm not excited to plan someone's average wedding. I don't think you've been dying to plan an average wedding either. So why should you expect to spend an "average" amount on your wedding vendors? All those inspirational images you're saving on Instagram or pinning on Pinterest were not from "average" weddings. Just saying. Want a better way of putting together your wedding budget? Visit my blog post Why Wedding Budget Calculators are Misleading at https://verveeventco.com/budgetcalculator. For more tips on putting together a wedding budget, visit my post "6 Steps to a Better Wedding Budget" at https://verveeventco.com/weddingbudget/.
Like Lie #1, A Magical calculator can predict how much you should spend on your wedding. I don't care how good their algorithm is or whatever they use to calculate your budget. An online calculator can't accurately predict how much you should spend on each item. There's no one-size fits all. It just doesn't exist. To find out more on what's a better predictor of your wedding budget, visit my blog post Why Wedding Budget Calculators are Misleading at https://verveeventco.com/budgetcalculator. Connect with the show! | |||
| 25 I Why Trello Beats Spreadsheets to Organize Your Wedding To-Do List | 28 Apr 2021 | 00:20:26 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today’s topic is a BTS in how I stay organized with mine and my couple’s to-do list. I use Trello to both communicate with my couples and track all of our tasks. I like Trello because the basic version is free so anyone can use it, and it has a lot of features that make project management and organization fun and super easy. You could also do a lot of this with other project management tools like Asana, which I use in my business, or a Google spreadsheet. But after you listen to this episode, I think you’re really going to want to switch to Trello. And, if you want to make your life SUPER EASY, you can visit my new Resources shop and purchase the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, which lists out everything you need to be doing month by month. And when I say everything, I mean everything. That planner you bought off Amazon or the one you’re using from The Knot has NOTHING on this checklist. I even have sub-checklists in some of the tasks with even more little pointers to help you keep track of your to-do’s. But now I’m getting ahead of myself. You can find the checklist at https://shop.verveeventco.com. As always, if you’re driving or working out, you can get the show notes at verveeventco.com/25 for the highlights or to hear the replay. If you liked this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and connect with me at http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/. And if want to learn more about planning a wedding, send me a DM on Instagram at @asktheplannerpodcast Connect with the show! | |||
| 24 I How Many Wedding Professionals Will We Need to Hire? (Wedding Wednesday Quick Tip) | 21 Apr 2021 | 00:02:19 | |
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| 23 I How to Budget for Your Wedding Cake (and Everything Else You Need to Know About Wedding Cakes and Dessert) | 14 Apr 2021 | 00:36:06 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline TODAY we’re talking about booking basic wedding dessert knowledge that all couples need to know. This is such a great topic because dessert really rounds out the guest’s culinary experience at the wedding, and is going to be one of their last memories of your wedding, but a lot of couples think it’s just about tasting cake and that’s it. You can find the resource shop at shop.verveeventco.com Connect with the show! | |||
| 22 I How to Keep track of Your Payments (Wedding Wednesday Quick Tip) | 07 Apr 2021 | 00:02:44 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline NOTES: In today’s episode, I give you some quick tips on how to make sure you don’t miss any of those payments and you send the right amount to the correct vendor. And if you want more wedding budget and payment tracking help, make sure you check out my wedding budget bundle in the Resource Shop at shop.verveeventco.com. Connect with the show! | |||
| 21 I The 5 Main Factors that Drive Your Wedding Budget | 31 Mar 2021 | 00:25:34 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Your budget is your spending plan for the whole wedding. It’s an expression of your priorities. If you don’t talk about it and put together a solid budget early in the process, you’re either going to run out of money or spend more than you planned. This episode will be helpful no matter where you are in the wedding planning process. If you’re just starting out, it will help make sure you have a good plan for your spending. If you’ve booked a lot of your vendors already, it will still be helpful because it will help you prioritize what’s left of your budget.
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| 20 I Wedding Budget Myths (Wedding Wednesday Quick Tip) | 29 Mar 2021 | 00:03:24 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline NOTES: And in case you missed it, The Ask the Planner Resources Shop is now open! One of the first products I made sure to include in the shop is a wedding budgeting bundle, which comes with both a wedding budget template and a wedding vendor payment tracker. Make sure you use code Launch20 to get 20% off everything in your cart until the end of this month. But be careful. This code is limited to 1 use per customer, so make sure you get everything that you want before using the code. You can visit the shop at shop.verveeventco.com And now, on to today’s episode. Like Lie #1, A Magical calculator can predict how much you should spend on your wedding. I don't care how good their algorithm is or whatever they use to calculate your budget. An online calculator can't accurately predict how much you should spend on each item. There's no one-size fits all. It just doesn't exist. To find out more on what's a better predictor of your wedding budget, visit my blog post Why Wedding Budget Calculators are Misleading at https://verveeventco.com/budgetcalculator Guys, there are a lot of items that will affect how much a vendor charges - that's the beauty of capitalism. You have a choice as to how much you want to pay and they have a choice as to how much they need to charge! A couple of things that will definitely affect this will be their level of experience, quality of work, location, and the specific services you book. To find out better predictors of how much your vendors will actually cost, visit my blog post Why Wedding Budget Calculators are Misleading at https://verveeventco.com/budgetcalculator. Connect with the show! | |||
| 144 | Is Wedding Planning For You? How to Become a Wedding Planner in 2024 with Candice Coppola | 06 May 2024 | 01:00:34 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline If you're a newer wedding planner (or you’ve been planning your wedding and feel bitten by the wedding planning bug), I have an incredible episode ahead for you. On today’s episode, I’ve brought on my OWN business coach to talk ALL ABOUT about how to become a wedding planner in 2024. Candice has been my business rock for 5 years now (pre-COVID) and has truly been the mastermind behind so much of what I’ve built today. Loverves, whether you’re a budding wedding planner or you’re an engaged couple or vendor that wants some behind-the-scenes tea of what goes on in our lives, you’re going to love today’s episode.
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| 19 I How to Put Together Your Wedding Day Timeline in 7 Steps | 19 Mar 2021 | 00:24:57 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Your wedding day timeline is used by all of your vendors to understand the flow of the wedding. It also can make or break your day because if things fall behind, it has a domino effect and the rest of the day can get really off the rails if something goes wrong. So it’s important to spend time putting together a solid day-of timeline.
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| 18 I What's the best way to organize my wedding planning to-do list? (Wedding Wednesday Quick Tip) | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:01:17 | |
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| 17 I 5 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer (Before You Book!) | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:55:47 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re talking about how to pick the right wedding photographer for you and what criteria you should be using to evaluate your prospective photographers. Connect with the show! | |||
| 16 I How should we choose a wedding photographer? (Wedding Wednesday Quick Tip) | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:01:53 | |
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