Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Planner's Edit with Desirée Adams: A Podcast for Wedding Planners and Pros (FKA Ask the Planner)
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| 204 | Beyond the Wedding World: Where to Find Fresh Inspiration for 2026 and Beyond | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:28:04 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline 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
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| 203 | The 2026 Wedding Trends Shaping the Future of Planning and Design | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:26:07 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline 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
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| 194 | 5 Overlooked Wedding Essentials Every Couple Forgets To Plan For | 12 May 2025 | 00:23:07 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline 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
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| 104 Supply Guide: Day of Wedding Emergency Kit (Recast Ep. 59) | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:27:23 | |
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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| 103 Wedding Speeches, Vows, and Toasts: A How-To Guide (Recast Ep. 62) | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:58:01 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline 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.
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| 102 | Your Wedding Rentals Checklist (Recast Ep. 63) | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:31:12 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline 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:
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:
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| 101 I Recast: Wedding Seating Chart and Escort Cards Tips and Tricks (Recast Ep. 61) | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:40:01 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline 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:
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! For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/61 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! | |||
| 100 I Wedding Planner Tell-All: Get to Know the Planner Behind the Mic | 22 May 2023 | 00:45:08 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline 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.
For today’s episode show notes and links mentioned on the episode, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/100 | |||
| 99 I Your Wedding Vendor Checklist: What to Do After You Book Your Wedding Vendors | 15 May 2023 | 00:25:26 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline 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.
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| 98 I Mismatched Bridesmaids Dresses: Wedding Party Fashion with Katie Hubbard of My Wedding Wardrobe | 08 May 2023 | 00:34:08 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline 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.
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For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/98 | |||
| 97 I Last-Minute Wedding To-Do List | 01 May 2023 | 00:26:20 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today, I’m sharing EVERYTHING you need to do while you’re in the home stretch of wedding planning - including the things that typically aren’t covered on a wedding planning checklist (because at this point, you kind of feel like you’ve done everything). These “home stretch” tasks are going to make the biggest difference on your wedding day. But that’s why you listen to this podcast right? So you never have to worry about missing a thing.
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| 96 I Confidence Starts Here: Getting Your wedding Smile Ready with Invisalign and Teeth Whitening with Jim Gleason of Gleason Orthodontics | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:54:06 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline During your wedding you will have a ton of photos taken of you. For some people this can be very nerve-wracking if they’re self-conscious about their appearance - including their smile. And let’s be honest, your smile is in almost every single photo of you. So if you don’t have good teeth, this can be a problem. On today’s episode, we’re talking about your teeth and how to make sure your smile looks its very best on the wedding day. Even if you’re not getting married, we’re still going to talk about some important items and busting some myths about dental hygiene, so make sure you listen until the end!
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For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/96 | |||
| 95 I When to Send a Wedding Invitation: Answers to Your Wedding Stationery Questions with Allison Jackson of Kindly Delivered | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:41:26 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline From letterpress to blind press, escort cards versus place cards, the wedding stationery world can be a confusing place if you’re not familiar with the terminology. On today’s episode, I talk to a stationery expert and together we give you a crash course on all things wedding paper. No matter where you are in your wedding planning journey, or even if you’re a vendor listening along - you’re going to want to listen to today’s episode. I promise you will learn something new that will help you prepare for your wedding, or at least tell you the difference between an escort card and a place card.
Connect with Allison Jackson
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For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/95 | |||
| 193 | Lovely by Design: The New Rules of Wedding Dress Shopping with Erica Smith | 05 May 2025 | 00:44:00 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re diving deep into the wedding gown shopping experience. From timelines and fittings to budgets, emotions, and expectations, we’re breaking it all down so you feel informed, confident, and excited about saying yes to the dress. I’m joined by Erica Smith, owner of Lovely Bride NYC, one of the most beloved bridal boutiques in the country. She’s here to walk us through what really goes into shopping for a wedding dress during these modern times —from timelines and fittings to budgets, expectations, and everything in between. Links Mentioned in the Episode
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| 94 I Unique Honeymoon Destinations and Why Taking a Honeymoon Can Save Your Marriage with Sara Margulis of Honeyfund | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:45:40 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Believe it or not, not all couples who get married go on a honeymoon. Work, financial, and career commitments, among other things cause couples to skip the honeymoon altogether. While you might think that’s not a big deal, skipping the honeymoon can actually have a significantly negative affect on your marriage and your relationship. On today’s episode, we’re talking to a real expert on the topic of honeymoons, paying for the honeymoon, and wedding registries in general.
Connect with Sara Margulis
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For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/94 | |||
| 93 I Do I Need a Wedding Planner? What to do if your vendors say they can also plan your wedding. | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:23:43 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Hello loverve’s! You know here on Ask the Planner Podcast we never shy away from a hot take, and oh boy do we have one for you today. Today we are addressing the vendors who say “it’s okay if you don’t have a planner - I can help with that”. I know these professionals have good intentions, I believe that they couldn’t be more wrong - and it’s not just because we’re planners! It’s also because I value the work that THEY do and want them to spend your wedding day doing what they were actually hired for. Wedding planners can help you:
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| 92 I The Wedding Venue or the Wedding Planner - Which Should You Book First? | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:19:23 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Although we like to believe we make wedding planning an exciting and joyful experience, we also know that planning a wedding can feel overwhelming and stressful, especially at the beginning when it feels like every single decision needs to be made at once. One of the most important decisions you will make early on in the wedding planning process is choosing your wedding venue, but before you do that, you should book your wedding planner. Does that surprise you? You might feel like you need to have it all figured out before you book your wedding planner, but today we are going to share five reasons why it's actually a GOOD idea to book your wedding planner before your wedding venue! Wedding planners can help you
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| 91 I All About Destination Weddings: From Budgeting to Vendors and Unique Design with Beth Helmstetter | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:41:39 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline This episode was packed with so many amazing tips from our guest.
For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/91 Connect with Beth Helmstetter
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| 90 I Dealing with Unwanted Wedding Planning Advice From In-laws to Strangers, and Everyone in Between | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:22:01 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline We asked you all what you wanted to hear on the podcast and today’s topic came in a few times: how in the world should we be dealing with advice from in-laws and literally everyone else? And hey, maybe even your own parents are the overbearing ones? In today’s episode, I’m going to share a few thoughts when it comes to dealing with unsolicited opinions - especially when they feel more like demands. If that’s what you need right now - or even if you don’t need this YET - you don’t want to miss today’s episode.
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For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/90 | |||
| 89 I The Importance of Bridal Wellness and How to Scale a Wedding Business with Danielle Leilani | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:44:10 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline On today’s episode of the Ask the Planner podcast, we’re hearing from someone who has carved her own path and created a unique niche in the wedding and event industry. Whether you’re getting married and looking for a way to manage the stress and pressures of wedding planning or you’re a vendor in the industry wondering how to get to the next level, you’re going to benefit from this episode.
Connect with Danielle Leilani
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For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/89 | |||
| 88 I Types of Wedding Venues | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:30:49 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline If I know you, you’ve likely Googled the top wedding venues in your area. And if you're being honest with yourself, you're bored. You know the top 5 wedding venues in your area, and you may have even toured a few places that you feel neutral towards, but nothing has quite felt like “the one” yet. Buckle in, friends, because today’s episode is for you. The ones who are looking for “something different” and don’t want their search for “unique wedding venues” to keep resulting in the same five suggestions over and over again. Even if you’re not looking for something unique, keep listening because I’m going to dive deep into the TYPES of wedding venues you can look for, despite your style, budget, or guest count. I’m sharing what you need to consider for each type of wedding venue - prepare to hear the tea on the pros and cons, and I’m going to share which types are the most expensive, which ones may have hidden expenses, what types are easiest to work with and SO much more.
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If you’ve already selected your venue, leave a review in Apple Podcasts with the type you selected and where it is! I’d love to hear what kind of venue all of you are choosing! If you're searching for wedding venues and finding lists of the same five over and over again - I hope today’s episode has expanded the list of possibilities for you! Also, I wanted to let you know that if you’re on the east coast, my wedding and event planning company Verve also offers Venue Selection services. If you want help finding the dream venue this service is designed specifically for you! Head to verveeventco.com/venue to learn more. If you’re not local but still want extra help with your venue selection process or anything else related to your wedding, you can always schedule a 60 minute clarity call with me to talk through your indecision, what’s troubling you, and get clarity so you can continue with the wedding planning confidently and with less stress. For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/88. | |||
| 87 I A Skin + Spirit Focused Approach to Natural Wedding Beauty with Erica Martell | 20 Feb 2023 | 01:12:15 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline On today’s episode of the Ask the Planner podcast, we’re talking about a new, holistic way to approach your wedding beauty. And no, it’s not what you think. Whether you’re planning your wedding, already picked your beauty team, or you’re a vendor in the wedding space, you’re going to love hearing all that my guest has to share on beauty, skin care, and looking and feeling your best on the wedding day, and just life in general. So grab your headphones or settle in to your driver seat, because this is a good episode.
Connect with Erica Martell
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For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/87. | |||
| 86 I What Does a Wedding Planner Actually Do on Your Wedding Day? | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:41:27 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today I’m taking you behind the scenes of a real wedding. You’re going to experience first-hand what goes into a wedding weekend – the obstacles we have to endure – and also what we did to get around them. I took you behind the scenes with me in Season 2 and you loved it, so we’re doing it again! To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:
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| 85 I Should You Consider Flower Preservation for Your Wedding Bouquet? | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:43:53 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today on Ask the Planner Podcast, we’re talking about something that comes much later in the planning process but needs to be budgeted for and confirmed much earlier on. Flower Preservation. If you’re anything like me, you LOVE flowers and you want your wedding day flowers to live on after your wedding because they were so beautiful. However, flower preservation isn’t something you can easily add at the last-minute because flower preservation takes planning AND you have a limited window of opportunity before your flowers start to wilt. If you’re sentimental like me or you want to appreciate the beauty of your day long after everyone’s gone home, you’re going to want to listen to today’s episode.
For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/85 Connect with Lauren Muldoon
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| 192 | Marriage Licenses, Name Changes, and Wedding Paperwork: What You Need to Know | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:37:06 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re diving into one of those unglamorous but oh-so-necessary parts of wedding planning that no one really tells you about… post-wedding paperwork. I know, I know — after months of planning every little detail, the last thing you want to think about is documents and insurance and name changes. But hear me out. Getting everything sorted now is going to save you so much time and stress down the road — and your future self is going to thank you. We’re talking about everything from applying for your marriage license and understanding what documents you need before the big day, to name changes, updating your accounts, protecting your rings with jewelry insurance, and even covering your celebration with event insurance. And don’t worry — I’m going to make this easy and dare I say… kind of satisfying? So whether you’re a couple who just got engaged and want to get ahead of the curve, or you’ve already tied the knot and are wondering what comes next — this episode is your ultimate checklist of wedding paperwork. Links Mentioned in the Episode
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| 84 I Top 5 Questions to Ask on a Venue Tour | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:22:32 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline We’re sharing the top 5 most important questions to ask on a venue tour. Whether you’re just starting the venue search process or you’ve got your venue selected, these important questions will still be helpful as you continue planning all the logistics for the big day, so let’s get to it. To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:
And that concludes our episode on the top 5 questions to ask on a wedding venue tour. For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/84. Links Mentioned in the Episode
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| 83 I Should you hire a professional bridesmaid or a maid of honor for your wedding? | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:39:10 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today on Ask the Planner Podcast, we’re talking to a Professional Bridesmaid. This goes beyond the movie 27 dresses with Katherine Heigle. So don’t go anywhere. You’re going to love today’s episode. We’re discussing a topic that may not be known to you - hiring a professional bridesmaid for your wedding. This episode was packed with so many amazing tips from our guest.
For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/83 Connect with Jen Glantz
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| 82 I The Best Wedding Planning Podcasts | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:18:29 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline For this episode, we’re reviewing the Top wedding planning podcast episodes of Season 2 and 3 of the Ask the Planner Podcast. If you’re new to the show and want to know which episodes to download first or you’ve been around for a while and want to re-fresh yourselves on our most popular episodes or want to know which ones to go back to, this is the episode for you.
Thank you so much for joining us today. I can’t wait to talk to you all next week. On next week’s episode, I’m interviewing a woman who is a professional bridesmaid and maid of honor. It’s absolutely fascinating and I can’t wait for you to listen! Again, if you want the episode show notes for our top episodes of season 2 and 3, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/82.
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| 81 I All About Renting a Wedding Tent with Sarah Brehant Events | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:55:30 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline In today's episode we discuss all there is to know about planning a tented wedding. Many couples think a tented backyard wedding is a simpler and more economical option. Today we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of tented weddings, hidden costs, and things to look out for. Whether you’re a couple in the beginning of your wedding venue search or you’re a wedding vendor, this episode is packed with useful tips, so let’s get to it.
Connect with Sarah Brehant And that concludes today’s episode with Sarah on all things related to renting a tent for your wedding. We’ve done many tented weddings at Verve but Sarah’s company specializes in them. THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS!
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| 80 I 2023 Wedding Trends! | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:27:22 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline As a wedding planner, I never design our weddings to be trendy (and then ultimately end up looking dated), I do like to keep our finger on the pulse when it comes to 2023 wedding trends. In fact, this is one of my favorite episodes every year! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2023 Wedding Trends To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:
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| 79 I I'm Engaged! Now what? | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:17:55 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Hello! If you’re listening to this episode on its re-cast date, Happy Boxing Day! Yesterday was Christmas here in the United States and today’s episode is a recast of a previous episode from Season 2. We’re re-casting today’s episode because it’s still very relevant - Hi, it’s a wedding planning podcast and today’s episode talks about what to do when you get engaged, which happens to EVERYONE planning a wedding.
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| 78 I Secrets from a Wedding Stylist - How to Pick Your Wedding Wardrobe to Look Your Best | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:33:07 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Your wedding is full of many events leading up to and during the wedding weekend. You’ve got the bachelor/bachelorette parties, engagement parties, and countless photo ops with you, your partner, and the new ring. And at the wedding, in addition to the wedding, you have the rehearsal dinner or welcome party (or both) a bridal luncheon or a grooms’ luncheon for the traditional people, and don’t forget the send-off brunch too! With all those events come many wardrobe needs. And today I’m joined by Alison Bruhn of the Style That Binds Us. So before you hit next on that search for a white dress from Revolve, you have to listen to this conversation with Alison for all her styling tips and shortcuts. For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/78
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| 77 I Wedding Timelines: Who Should You Book When? | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:19:35 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline If you’re recently engaged and are at the start of your wedding planning journey, you may be wondering what timeline you should follow when booking your wedding vendors. You might be asking:
Well definitely in the right place! In today's blog post, I’m throwing away the outdated “12 months prior, 8 months prior, etc.” kind of dialog you see online and sharing more insight into the order you should hire your wedding vendors (and more importantly - why!).
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| 76 I How to Maximize Credit Card Points to Plan Your Dream Honeymoon | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:37:45 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Regardless of when or where you’re taking your honeymoon, you’ve probably started dreaming about where to go. But before you make any more honeymoon plans - or even wedding plans - make sure you listen to today’s episode to hear a true jet setter’s tips on how to maximize your wedding planning to have the most amazing getaway possible. And if you’re a wedding pro, you definitely still want to listen to today’s episode. We’re sharing tips that you’re going to want to incorporate in your every day life - from dining out to buying gas.
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| 75 I Wedding Budget Template Tutorial | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:28:02 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline If you're planning a wedding, you've probably already searched for a wedding budget template. Because, let's be honest, no one wants to make that up on their own! If you're looking for help on your wedding budget, you've probably wondered:
On today's episode, I'm giving you a step-by-step wedding budget tutorial as I fill out our own wedding budget template from our Wedding Planning Template Shop.
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| 191 | The State of Weddings in 2025 with Brittny Drye: Inclusivity, Trends, and Gen Z | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:42:36 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Inclusivity in weddings goes way beyond using the right language on your invitations. It’s about representation, intention, and creating a space where every couple—and every guest—feels seen, celebrated, and respected. To help us dig into what that really looks like in today’s wedding industry, we’re talking to Brittny Drye, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Love Inc., a leading equality-minded wedding publication. In this episode, Brittny shares practical tips for planning inclusive celebrations, insights on Gen Z’s impact on the wedding world, and the trends that are here to stay (and the ones we’re ready to retire). Whether you're a couple planning your wedding or a wedding pro looking to grow with intention, this conversation is full of thoughtful takeaways you won’t want to miss. Links Mentioned in the Episode
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| 74 I Is a Custom Suit Right for Your Wedding? | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:27:22 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re talking about the magic and beauty of custom suiting. I confess, I didn’t know much about custom tailored suits until I became a wedding planner. But now that I’ve discovered them, I’m obsessed and want to share it with all of you.
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| 73 I A Case for a Smaller Wedding Party | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:21:23 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Have you invited your family and friends to be members of your wedding party yet? If not, today’s episode is for you. In this episode, I wanted to make a case for a smaller wedding party. As a luxury wedding planner in Upstate NY, I always love to see trends unfold in real-time and of course, have an opinion on them. Over the last two years, couples have naturally been drawn toward smaller wedding parties and smaller guest counts. However, as guest counts increase again, wedding party sizes seem to increase right along with them! While I love a big wedding and jam-packed dance floor, today I’m going to make a case for a smaller wedding party. If you are newly engaged and haven’t chosen your wedding party yet, today I’m sharing 6 things you might not have considered yet.
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| 72 I How to Put Together a Realistic Wedding Budget | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:52:23 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline In this episode, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about wedding budgeting with my guest Renee Sabo of Urban Soiree.
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| 71 I Wedding Horror Stories You Don't Want To Repeat | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:30:31 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Happy Halloween! Today’s episode is a special Halloween edition. I’m sharing wedding HORROR stories - from real weddings. Not only are they going to make you cringe and be happy you weren’t there, but we’re also going to give you some tips to make sure you avoid this at your wedding.
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| 70 I Red Flags to Avoid in Your Wedding Venue Search | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:43:14 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Now that Season 3 is here, I know we may have some new listeners, so I wanted to revisit a topic that is arguably one of the most important elements when planning your wedding - Picking your wedding Venue.
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| 69 I 6 Important Details to Include On Your Wedding Website | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:20:41 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline In today’s episode, I’m covering 6 must-have details for your wedding website - including tips from what I often see missed. Your wedding invitations, and by extension your wedding website, is one of your guests’ first impressions into your heirloom occasion - your wedding day - so it’s worth a little extra effort to get just right. At least, that’s my opinion as a wedding planner! Whether you are newly engaged or near the end getting ready to mail your invitations, I’m going to break down everything you need to include on your wedding website to ensure a flawless experience for your guests from the second they type your URL into their browser.
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| 68 I Should I Plan My Wedding for 2023 or 2024? | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:30:06 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline I am tackling the question: Should you plan your wedding for 2023 or 2024? If you are feeling panicked and that you have to book your wedding vendors right away OR you feel like you want to just wait until 2024 to make sure you don’t have to stress, this post is for you. Whether you’re newly engaged or have been engaged a while, I’m going to share with you exactly which vendors you should book first, and what a realistic timeline looks like for weddings in 2023. There has been a lot of uncertainty and a LOT of noise over the past couple of years so hopefully, I can set the record straight and make jumping into the post-COVID world of weddings a little more exciting and less intimidating. To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:
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| 67 I Find Your Perfect (Color) Match: Wedding Designs and Color Palettes | 23 May 2022 | 00:32:23 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline One of the biggest requests for episode topics was design tips, so in today’s episode, I’m going to give you the top 5 tools I use to put together the color story of a wedding design. So if you’re engaged and want to uplevel your wedding design, or your a wedding planner wondering how I put together the beautiful color palettes in my wedding designs, today’s episode, which is the final episode of season 2, is for you! EPISODE [67] HIGHLIGHTS: Wedding Color Palettes To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:
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| 66 I Intimate Weddings: Deciding if They're Right For You | 16 May 2022 | 01:00:49 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Elopements, Courthouse ceremonies, or intimate weddings while may not be the most traditional route, can be a GREAT option for those who want to keep their celebration small. Plus, let's face it, big wedding celebrations are simply not for everyone. Smaller weddings can have a ton of perks that can make your ceremony all the more meaningful. At the end of the day, your wedding day should be about YOU. If you are leaning towards having a smaller or more untraditional ceremony, you may be wondering...
If today is your first time visiting Verve Event Co., welcome! My name is Desiree Adams and I am a wedding planner from upstate NY. Through my blog and podcast, Ask the Planner, I am determined to share all my tips and tricks I have gathered from being in the industry, to help YOU all plan your dream weddings. For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/66 | |||
| 65 I Signature Wedding Cocktails for Every Season | 09 May 2022 | 00:27:20 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today is another blog sharing with you some of my signature wedding cocktails for every season. Plus, these are all from real life couples weddings that can attest to these crowd pleasing beverages… To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:
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| 190 | Wedding Planner vs. Venue Coordinator: What’s the Real Difference? | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:41:17 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re talking about something that comes up all the time when I’m working with couples—and honestly, it’s one of the biggest sources of confusion when you’re planning a wedding: the difference between a wedding planner and a venue coordinator. Links Mentioned in the Episode
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| 64 I What the Heck Does a Wedding Planner Do at the Wedding? | 02 May 2022 | 00:58:22 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline EPISODE 64 HIGHLIGHTS: What the Heck Does a Wedding Planner Do at the Wedding? To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:
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| 63 I Your Wedding Rentals Checklist | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:31:21 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline 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:
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:
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| 62 I How to Avoid Embarrassing Wedding Speeches, Vows, and Toasts | 17 Apr 2022 | 00:57:44 | |
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline 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.
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