The Planner's Edit with Desirée Adams: A Podcast for Wedding Planners and Pros (FKA Ask the Planner) – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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The most original wedding trends don’t start inside the wedding industry — they start outside of it.

 In this episode of The Planner’s Edit, Desirée Adams explores how architecture, interior design, hospitality, and food are shaping the next wave of weddings and events.

 From “warm minimalism” and slow luxury to mini-cocktails and experiential dining, Desirée reveals how planners can draw inspiration from other creative fields — without simply copying what’s already trending.

 You’ll learn how to recognize cross-industry shifts, translate them thoughtfully for your clients, and design experiences that feel both elevated and emotionally resonant.

Plus, Desirée shares a few hot takes on originality, balance, and why empathy is the secret ingredient in great design.

 If you’re ready to expand your creative eye and lead your clients with confidence, this episode will leave you inspired to look beyond the wedding world.

Join the waitlist for Desirée’s mentorship and coaching program at desireeadams.co — limited spots open December for January kickoff.

Links Mentioned in the Episode

• Find the Full Shownotes Here
• Work with Desiree for business coaching and mentorship

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The wedding industry is evolving — and so are we. In this special Season 6 premiere, Desirée Adams pulls back the curtain on the rebrand from Ask the Planner to The Planner’s Edit — sharing how this new chapter reflects the growth of her brand and a deeper mission to serve wedding planners and creative pros.

In this episode, Desirée dives into the top wedding trends for 2026 — from personalized guest experiences and multi-day celebrations to fashion-forward attire and the rise of mindful, design-driven events. Plus, she shares her bold prediction for the Color of the Year 2026: chartreuse — and how this daring hue will shape the design and storytelling of modern weddings.

You’ll walk away inspired and equipped with fresh insights to elevate your craft, refine your process, and anticipate what clients will be asking for next season.

Links Mentioned in the Episode

• Find the Full Shownotes Here
• Work with Desiree for business coaching and mentorship

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Today we’re talking about a few wedding day essentials you might not find on a standard checklist — but trust me, you’re going to want to know about them.

Because yes, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the flowers, the seating charts, and the perfect playlist. But what about things like cash tips for vendors? Extra money for welcome bag deliveries? Or travel costs you might not have budgeted for yet?

These are the tiny, easy-to-overlook things that can catch couples by surprise — and today, I’m making sure that doesn’t happen to you.

Links Mentioned in the Episode

• Find the Full Shownotes Here
• Grab Our Day of Master Organizer
• Grab Our Wedding Budget Bundle
• Grab our Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist 
• Book a 90-minute Clarity Call to get wedding planning help specific to your unique situation
• Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop 

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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!

EPISODE 59 HIGHLIGHTS: Day of Wedding Emergency Kit

To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below: 

• Exciting Life update! [7:30]
• Supply Kit Origin [11:49]
• Cutting Supplies [15:13]
• Tape and Adhesives[16:49]
• Cleaning Necessities [18:02]
• Jewelry + Miscellaneous Goodies  [19:44]
• Office Supplies [24:19]
• Review of the Day [29:45]

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

• Visit the Ask the Planner Wedding Planning Template Shop
• Planner's Playbook - Use my unique link so you can skip the wait list and join ANY TIME! 

For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/104

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It is not easy trying to put emotions into writing, ESPECIALLY when you know that writing will be spoken in front of a crowd of people.  Wedding vows and speeches are daunting for anyone, but they do not have to be! If you are engaged, and nervous about writing your vows, OR you are a performing a wedding speech for the bride and groom, this blog post is for you.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR EPISODE 62: 

• Top tips for what makes a good ceremony speech? [20:48]
• How long should a speech be? [25:54]
• Advice for speech delivery [29:40]
• How do you get a speech that pops? [35:09]
• Writing Process? [41:16]

Thank you to our podcast sponsors! 

• Visit the Ask the Planner Wedding Planning Template Shop
• Planner's Playbook - Use my unique link so you can skip the waitlist and join ANY TIME

For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/103

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There’s more to your wedding than just tables and chairs. So today I’m going to give you a thorough wedding rentals checklist of the things you’ve probably thought of but also several other things that may not even be on your radar. So today we’re going to talk about 4 main kinds of rentals:

1. Ceremony
2. Tabletop
3. Tables and Chairs
4. Lounge and Furniture
5. Equipment 

I’m excited to share this episode with you because I love getting ORGANIZED and checklists make my heart happy. 

To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below: 

• Life Update: Waterpark success! [10:11]
• Ceremony Necessities [13:35]
• Table-top Must Haves [16:40]
• Lounge and Furniture [20:15]
• Equipment [24:26]
• Review of the Day! [28:43]
• Episode wrap up [30:49]

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

• The Ultimate Wedding Planning checklist
• Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop 
• @AskthePlannerPodcast on Instagram
• Book a 90-minute Clarity Call to get wedding planning help specific to your unique situation

Thank you to our podcast sponsors! 

• Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop 

For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/102

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Whether you’re a couple about to get married or you’re a wedding planner, you would probably love to find a template for your wedding seating chart to make the table assignments process easier and stress-free. If so, you may be wondering:

• Where can I download a template for my wedding seating chart?
• How do I assign the table assignments in my wedding seating chart?
• Who should I assign to a table first in my wedding seating chart?
• How should I set up the template for my wedding seating chart?

Wedding table and seat assignments can be a dramatic endeavour fraught with tension and disorganization. Lucky for you, in today's blog post, we're reviewing the basics of wedding table seat assignments. I'm also providing you with a template for your wedding seating chart!

Thank you to our podcast sponsors! 

• Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop 

For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/61

I also mentioned platforms like Social Tables or All Seated. Unfortunately, since I originally recorded the episode, the platforms are no longer free. We’re coming out with a Seating Spreadsheet that you can use and it will be in the Wedding Planning Template shop this summer, so be on the lookout for that if you want help organizing your guests by table. 

If you have follow-up questions or want me to talk more in-depth about something you heard today, please leave the podcast a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, leave your Instagram handle, and what your question is and I’ll address it in a future episode and follow you back!

Also, while you’re there, please leave us feedback about the show. What you like, don’t like, who you want to hear from in Season 4, I want to make this show based on what you want to hear and what would be helpful for you!

And if you don’t know what to say, just drop me an emoji, maybe your wedding date, something that tells us where you’re listening or where you’re from, I love knowing where you all are! 

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In this episode, I’m answering your questions in an Ask Me Anything session. I’ll share how I got started as a wedding planner, some of the most unusual and challenging moments I’ve encountered at weddings, and my thoughts on the industry. Whether you’re planning your own wedding, working as a vendor, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes, I hope you’ll enjoy these stories and insights. Join me as I reflect on my journey, bust a few myths, and offer practical advice along the way.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

• Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop (Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off!)
• Instagram: @asktheplannerpodcast 
• Our Amazon Storefront
• Book a clarity call

For today’s episode show notes and links mentioned on the episode, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/100

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 Today, we're going to explore that "what's next" feeling you might be having after you've booked your "main" wedding vendors. It's a huge accomplishment to have found and booked those vendors, and as a wedding planner, I know that it can bring a HUGE sigh of relief feeling like "the hard part is over". However, it's important to remember that there are still a million little things to do before your wedding day. So often, couples feel like they're "done" once they've booked their vendors, but the reality is that there is still a lot of work to be done. In today's episode, we're going to dive into exactly what to do after booking your main wedding vendors.  

To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:

• Book your main vendors and create a cohesive decor plan [1:26]
• Book secondary wedding vendors [3:05]
• Create your wedding day timeline [4:25]
• Create scripts and choose your wedding songs [12:53]

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

• Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop (Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off!)
• Full Service Planning
• Book a Clarity Call with Desirée
• Episode 67: Find Your Perfect (Color) Match: Wedding Designs and Color Palettes
• Episode 19: How to Put Together a Wedding Day Timeline in 7 Steps
• Episode 97: Last-Minute Wedding To-Do List
• How to Put Together a Smooth Wedding Day Timeline
• Episode 65: Signature Wedding Cocktails for Every Season
• Free Styled Shoot Timeline Template

For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/99

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So much thought and planning goes into your wedding aesthetic. The flowers, the stationery, the tables, etc. But what about you and your wedding party? Obviously one of the most important aspects of the day is your people! Your squad. And what they’re wearing makes a big impact on your overall wedding aesthetic.

But there are so many brands and directions you can take - same dresses, different dresses, prints, what’s flattering on so many body styles, etc. 

How do you muddle through all this? On today’s episode, our guest guides you through the whole process and shares with us her tips on how to achieve those perfectly coordinated looks. 

This episode was packed with so many amazing tips from our guest. Below are the time stamps to help you navigate the episode. 

• Meet Katie Hubbard [02:14]
• How do you help couples and brides select their wedding attire? [3:53]
• What’s the process of working with a wedding stylist? [4:24]
• Why do you focus on all wedding fashion EXCEPT the wedding dress? [6:42]
• Do you only style the bride? [7:34]
• Why are brides choosing mismatched dresses for bridesmaids' dresses? [8:47]
• Favorite bridesmaid dresses designers or brands? [11:12]
• What other services does My Wedding Wardrobe provide? [11:52]
• 2023 wedding fashion trends? [16:21]
• Groomsmen fashion trends for 2023? [18:21]
• Styling mixed-gender wedding parties (bridesmen, groomsmaids, etc.)? [19:45]
• Listener question 1: Are there types of jewelry or shoes that would look better with certain dresses? [21:54]
• Listener question 2: I chose a blush dress with a white lace overlay. I want to wear pale blue shoes for my “something blue." Good idea or bad idea? [23:26]
• “This or That” [25:12]

 Connect with Katie Hubbard

• My Wedding Wardrobe
• Instagram: @myweddingwardrobe

Links Mentioned in the Show

• Sachin and Babi
• My Wedding Wardrobe's Bridal Resale
• My Wedding Wardrobe's Event Travel

THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSOR! 

• Proven Skincare. Get 20% off my daily skincare routine! Enter the code DESIREE during checkout to save 20% off your first order.

For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/98