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ASK ME ANYTHING | DIY Invitations, Online Bridesmaid Dresses, Disagreeable Vendors & A Covid Update

Wedding Planning Podcast

Release Date: 10/06/2021

Last Minute Wedding Planning Checklist | 1-2 weeks before your wedding show art Last Minute Wedding Planning Checklist | 1-2 weeks before your wedding

Wedding Planning Podcast

Today we're doing a detailed review of critical LAST MINUTE wedding details that you’ll want to stay on top of in the 1-2 weeks leading up to your wedding day. Even if your wedding is still months away, this show is perfect for you to proactively make notes about some of the things you can anticipate in those final weeks before the big day! A detailed blog post / show recap of everything we reviewed can be Links to the Pinterest boards mentioned in today’s show:   A huge thank you to today’s show sponsors! If you’re newly engaged and wondering where to even begin with with...

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Anticipate These Eight Wedding Planning Anticipate These Eight Wedding Planning "Blind Spots"

Wedding Planning Podcast

Save yourself piles of unwanted stress when you proactively anticipate these 8 wedding planning "blind spots"! Over the past 8 years of producing the Wedding Planning Podcast, one of my favorite pieces of feedback from you is some variation of, “WOW, we never would have even thought of that!” I love sharing wedding planning ideas and strategies that go beyond what you might find if you simply google something, or browse through a quick article on a wedding website.  Don’t get me wrong, we cover the basics here too - but I LOVE digging down deeper to find the solutions and options...

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Maximizing Your WEDDING WEBSITE show art Maximizing Your WEDDING WEBSITE

Wedding Planning Podcast

Creating a simple, info-packed WEDDING WEBSITE is the easiest, most hassle free way to easily share information with your wedding guests.  Join me today for a detailed wedding planning workshop on exactly how to create an amazing wedding website - zero technical skills required!  To get started, choose your wedding website design from an incredible community of independent artists & designers when you visit   include all the tools you need to get started, and you’ll even receive a $50 credit towards your wedding stationery when you visit  In today's show, we're...

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Beautiful & Affordable SAVE THE DATES + WEDDING INVITATIONS show art Beautiful & Affordable SAVE THE DATES + WEDDING INVITATIONS

Wedding Planning Podcast

Affordable & beautiful Save the Date announcements and wedding invitations - how hard can that be?? Well, if you’ve spent 3 hours on a Saturday getting lost down the rabbit hole of 9 different wedding invitation websites, then you know that finding a practical solution that fits your style and your budget is much easier said than done.   Today I’m sharing a complete guide to wedding stationery, from Save the Dates to invitations.  We'll even review all of those mysterious extras like fancy paper type, additional enclosures, wax seals, envelope liners, and more....

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My inbox is full of questions about Wedding Flowers! show art My inbox is full of questions about Wedding Flowers!

Wedding Planning Podcast

This week, I have an inbox full of your wedding flower questions to share!  I also put together a list of the top wedding flower mistakes that I see couples make, to further help guide you to "DIY wedding flower SUCCESS". Today we're reviewing: How much should 5 relatively simple bouquets cost?  I’m being quoted over $1200, which feels so ridiculous. Visiting a flower farm to pick stems w/ my bridal party - how early should we pick & arrange them so that they are still fresh? How much time should we allocate to making the bouquets & centerpieces in the day or two...

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Maximizing Quality + Value of Your WEDDING FLOWERS show art Maximizing Quality + Value of Your WEDDING FLOWERS

Wedding Planning Podcast

Wedding flowers are high on the list of things that couples rate "not very" to "not at all" important to them.  So why spend thousands of dollars on elaborate, professional floral centerpieces and bouquets?  There are so many simple, beautiful & affordable alternatives - Today I have an 5-part formula for you to follow so that you can have beautiful, top quality flowers ... for an affordable price tag.   And the tips I’m sharing today don’t have to be just for your wedding - you can use the same guidelines for any event, including engagement party, bridal shower,...

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Complete Guide to DESTINATION WEDDINGS | featuring Susan's Travel Services show art Complete Guide to DESTINATION WEDDINGS | featuring Susan's Travel Services

Wedding Planning Podcast

Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we're joined by Susan from Susan's Travel Services to talk about the endless benefits and of hosting a Destination Wedding. Tune in for the full scoop on this ever-popular wedding hosting trend, including: The huge TIME, STRESS & MONEY-saving opportunities that this wedding format presents, The importance of having a TRUSTED ADVOCATE when planning such a high-stakes, international event, TOP WEDDING DESTINATIONS for 2024 & beyond, INSIDER INFO you simply must know about your overall planning timeline, finding vendors, and making your guest...

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Hosting Tips for an Unforgettable REHEARSAL DINNER show art Hosting Tips for an Unforgettable REHEARSAL DINNER

Wedding Planning Podcast

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...

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Casual Reception Hosting Tips, Keeping our Marriage a Casual Reception Hosting Tips, Keeping our Marriage a "Secret", Dress Code Suggestions | WEDDING Q&A

Wedding Planning Podcast

Tune in for answers to your wedding questions in a brand new episode of the Wedding Planning Podcast: Hosting tips for a casual micro-wedding the month after ceremony? We will already be technically married at our celebration - should we share this w/ our guests? What about the non-dancers at our reception?  Additional activiites? Choosing bridesmaids dilemma Controversy over suggesting what your guests "should" wear to the wedding celebration >>> As always, you can , or send me an email:  k a r a {at} weddingplanningpodcast.co >>> Keep in touch on...

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Welcome to the Engagement Starter Kit Bonus Series | PART ONE show art Welcome to the Engagement Starter Kit Bonus Series | PART ONE

Wedding Planning Podcast

Believe it or not, there is a specific formula to experiencing a streamlined, stress-free wedding planning journey - and it has just 3 KEY INGREDIENTS. Today in Part One of the Wedding Planning Podcast Engagement Starter Kit, you’re going to discover the FIRST KEY to streamlined, stress-free wedding planning.   And what we’re talking about today can still apply to you ... even if you’ve been engaged for months (or years!), you've already started booking stuff, or maybe even finalized most of the big decisions.   It’s never too late for a heart-to-heart refresh + refocus on...

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More Episodes

This week's episode of the Wedding Planning Podcast is a collection of wedding questions & situations submitted by members of my digital wedding planning packageThe VAULT.

Membership includes the priceless benefit of submitting your wedding questions for feature on these monthly Q&A shows, and this week we're discussing in detail:

  • DIY Invitations - is this really a good way to save money? (If you're interested in HIGHER quality, much MORE for your $$$ and VERY similar end-game pricing, I'd recommend Minted Weddings)
  • Processional - order, traditions, substitutions (detailed article >>> Processional Order)
  • Online bridesmaid dress shopping (including my very recent personal experience & recommendations >>> azazie.com),
  • A brief COVID update,
  • And last but certainly not least, managing disagreeable vendors.​

Monthly membership to The VAULT also includes a weekly bonus “off the record” chat where we can connect behind-the-scenes, and go deeper into select wedding topics covered in the free weekly shows.

The latest TWO featured OFF THE RECORD bonus shows are available to you for a sneak peek when you sign up for a free 3-day trial of The VAULT.

There are zero contracts, no pre-payments or obligation, and you're free to cancel anytime ... although I certainly hope you'll recognize the value in this revolutionary, ALL NEW WAY to plan your dream wedding, and that we can continue the journey together!

Cheers to you & your dream wedding celebration,

Kara

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