Kiss These Wedding "Etiquette" Guidelines & Rules GOODBYE
Release Date: 09/29/2021
BONUS WORKSHOP | Finalizing Your Wedding GUEST LIST
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Need a little help decoding the complex, often frustrating process of creating your wedding GUEST LIST? Finalizing who will actually receive a wedding invitation is a process that will likely take some time, revisions, cuts, and LOTS of patience. In this week's featured wedding planning meeting, we’re uncovering the KEY CHECKPOINTS to crafting a guest list that honors your wedding vision & budget, and reflects your top priorities. Once your general wedding budget and a venue are decided on, compiling a finalized guest list is the next key step in the early stages of planning out...
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Ask Me Anything >>> WEDDING VENUE CONTRACT ESSENTIALS | Week 2 Bonus Q&A
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In today's 20 minute BONUS Q&A, we're reviewing 10 basic items to look for within your wedding venue contract. This meeting is a follow up to our January 19th BONUS WORKSHOP on shopping for your dream wedding venue. Missed it? Be sure to go back & have a listen! Now of course, every couple, every wedding, and every planning scenario very unique - this conversation is meant to be a general guideline, and may not be all-inclusive depending on your situation. BINGE-LISTEN ... to the entire 12-week Bonus Series when you sign up for a FREE 3-DAY TRIAL of my...
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Finding the Perfect WEDDING VENUE | Week 2 Bonus Workshop
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The pressure + hype behind discovering your dream WEDDING VENUE is very real. In my professional opinion, your wedding venue is the most important strategic decision you'll make in the entire wedding planning process. Why is your venue such a big deal? Multiple other wedding decisions are interdependent on the venue you choose. Once you solidify the WHERE, your complete wedding day vision can really start to unfold. Complicating the process, wedding venues literally come in all sizes, prices, and styles. The possibilities are endless, so it’s key that we go into...
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Ask Me Anything >>> WEDDING BUDGET | Week 1 Bonus Q&A
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Today's BONUS WEDDING Q&A show is designed to show you exactly how to have all the wedding things that are most important to you, regardless of how much money you actually have in the bank. Sounds pretty amazing, right??? Let's face it, you’re overwhelmed & struggling with your wedding budget if any one, two, or maybe even three of these sound familiar: If you get a pit in your stomach even thinking about your wedding budget (let alone talking about it). If you’re constantly worried about how much everything is going to cost, and looking for ways to save as...
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Not Your Average WEDDING BUDGET Convo | Week 1 Bonus Workshop
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Today's workshop-style BONUS MEETING is designed to magically make possible all the wedding things that are most important to you, regardless of how much money you have in the budget. Sounds amazing, right??? Welcome to Week ONE of the "12 Weeks of Engagement Season" BONUS SERIES from the Wedding Planning Podcast! Nope, this is not your average wedding budget conversation. There are no percentage breakdowns on how much you "should" spend on what, no "average cost" conversations, and absolutely no judgement if you want to spend $500 on your wedding, and $10,000 on your...
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The ALL NEW WAY to Plan Your Wedding
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Join thousands of INTENTIONAL + JOYFUL engaged couples who know that the wedding celebration of their dreams is possible ... even if right now, planning an entire wedding feels a *little bit* overwhelming! Be sure to hit FOLLOW wherever you listen, and each Wednesday you'll enjoy a FREE, down-to-earth, straight-to-the-point wedding planning "meeting" where we explore everything from: Hidden TIME + MONEY + STRESS savers, Decoding the complex process of researching + hiring your team of IDEAL VENDORS, Identifying + incorporating your top VALUES into your celebration, Muting the noise +...
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Be the BOSS of Your Wedding Budget
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Your ULTIMATE Engagement Checklist
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Today we’re going to review your Ultimate Engagement Checklist, packed with 12 super fun “must do’s” to launch into your wedding planning journey! I mention lots of links to more info and past show titles / dates in today’s convo, and I put together a complete wrap up of everything in Want to automatically receive these recaps via email each week so you have everything on-demand, at your fingertips? Simply enter your name & email address in the box at the top of today’s post: The days & weeks after saying "YES!" are a whirlwind of fun & excitement. ...
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DIY Wedding Favor "How To" | Custom Color Gourmet Pretzel Sticks
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Delicious & beautiful wedding favors for just $0.50 each??? Yes, please! Today we're hitting the road for a quick shopping trip and meeting in my kitchen for a really fun, affordable & easy wedding DIY project. At the end of today's show, you'll know exactly how to make professional-quality, hand dipped gourmet pretzel sticks to share with your wedding guests, at your bridal shower, or to tuck into thank you gift boxes. Not a "DIY"-type? Forward this episode to your friends & family who are helping you with the wedding - it's the PERFECT project to delegate! For a...
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An Unforgettable REHEARSAL DINNER
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You’ve done months (maybe even YEARS) of wedding planning & preparation, and the big day is finally almost here! Last stop? Rehearsal dinner. This week we’re reviewing everything you need to know for planning & hosting this extra special night with your family & friends. We cover everything from the ceremony rehearsal itself to practical tips for hosting your loved ones afterwards. DETAILED BLOG POST HERE --> Naturally, I have a ton of creative alternatives to taking 50 of your closest friends & family out to eat at a nice restaurant ($$$). Beyond just...
info_outlineAre you drowning in wedding "etiquette" & "rules"?
Everyone has an opinion on invitation wording, cash bars, inviting kids, and what traditions absolutely SHOULD be included in the wedding day.
Today, let’s take a step back, and reframe things ... starting with your WEDDING MINDSET.
Where wedding planning can get overwhelming is when our expectations of what a wedding “should” look like conflict with our budget, our styles, and our personalities.
And of course, an added layer of difficulty arises when you and your partner come from different backgrounds, and one of you thinks paying $10,000 for a photographer is completely reasonable, and the other wants to spend $10,000 total on the entire wedding.
But no matter where you’re from, I’m a firm believer in your wedding day being an expression and celebration of you & your partner. At the end of the day, you’re making a really special commitment to one another, and looking to celebrate the occasion with your loved ones. That’s it!
With that said, let’s look at these “wedding etiquette rules” with a fresh set of eyes. We're going to make a pledge to let go of what “everyone else is doing,” and open up the possibilities way beyond that.
Please trust that you truly have the support from me to ditch what everyone else is doing, and craft your day, your way.
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