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Wedding Planning Podcast

Release Date: 04/24/2025

The #1 BIGGEST NEWLYWED REGRET {and how to avoid it!} show art The #1 BIGGEST NEWLYWED REGRET {and how to avoid it!}

Wedding Planning Podcast

I’m willing to bet that you’ve heard from all your newlywed friends & family that their wedding day "came and went in the blink of an eye."  The beautiful news is that your wedding celebration doesn’t have to RUSH BY IN A TOTAL BLUR. Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, I’m bringing on a very special guest to share the details of exactly how she designed a wedding celebration that left her saying this: "I always get to look back and say that it was the most incredible 4 days of my life." To go along with our conversation today, I‘m incredibly excited to introduce...

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Should We Do a Should We Do a "First Look"? Delegating Tasks, Weekday Wedding Cost & More | Wedding Q&A

Wedding Planning Podcast

Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we're exploring your top wedding questions, including: Ideal number of wedding party members / pro’s & con’s of larger vs. smaller group? What are your thoughts on doing a first look vs. waiting for the more traditional moment when I walk down the aisle? Inviting kids to the wedding - does it have to be “all or nothing?”  Babysitting options? OK to assign seats for the ceremony?  Divorced parents on my side and want to keep them separated. Including family & friends who want to help, but I don’t really know what to...

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Our Top Wedding Spending REGRETS show art Our Top Wedding Spending REGRETS

Wedding Planning Podcast

They say hindsight is 20/20, and today on the Wedding Planning Podcast I'm sharing the top money spending regrets that married couples have. It's really easy to get swept up in dozens of "must-have's" during your engagement - but after today's episode, you'll think twice about these wedding expenses. Questions or topics you'd like to hear more on?  Please be in touch!  Talk soon, Kara

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Your Questions, Answered!  Wedding Planning Q&A show art Your Questions, Answered! Wedding Planning Q&A

Wedding Planning Podcast

My inbox is full of your wedding planning questions, including: Are wedding fairs worth the time? How to pick a DJ?  No idea where to start! My dress is very heavy, with a dramatic long train.  Should I consider a separate reception dress for dancing? >>> My fave site for reception party dresses >>> What are your thoughts on a NYE wedding?  We love the symbolism of beginning our lives together at the start of a new year, but the logistics of actually planning for NYE seems hard.  Struggling with creating a core wedding vision and building out...

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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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Rehearsal Dinner Planning Tips show art Rehearsal Dinner Planning Tips

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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Ultimate Guide to Save the Dates & Wedding Invitations show art Ultimate Guide to 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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Setting A Realistic Wedding Budget That Works For You show art Setting A Realistic Wedding Budget That Works For You

Wedding Planning Podcast

Setting a realistic wedding budget that works for you is one of the first steps you’ll take after getting engaged - and ideally before making any big wedding decisions.  So if you’re newly engaged (or maybe just need a wedding budget reset!), you’re in the right place.  To streamline the process, today's show is a step-by-step guide on exactly how to create a realistic wedding budget that gives you plenty of space for all the things that you value the most. Let’s face it, a wedding planning experience without ANY financial stress is unlikely.   Investing thousands...

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Avoid These Common Wedding Flower Mistakes show art Avoid These Common Wedding Flower Mistakes

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...

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16 Hidden Wedding Expenses That Will Bust Your Budget show art 16 Hidden Wedding Expenses That Will Bust Your Budget

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The little dollar bill emoji with flapping wings is a great one-tap summary of planning a wedding.  Budgeting for expected expenses is hard enough, let alone all of the little unexpected stuff that sneaks in along the way!                                                         Today we’re going to shine a light on 16 annoying + unexpected expenses that couples don’t plan for, so that you can adjust your budget early on and not be taken by...

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  • Professional bridesmaid styling ideas, 
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  • The 5 KEYS to creating a cohesive visual palette with mismatched dresses, 
  • The biggest benefits to mismatched bridesmaid dresses,
  • And 3 HOT WEDDING TRENDS to be on the lookout for as we enter 2025.

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My sister Kate's wedding, April 2022 - we coordinated our Lulus dresses from California, Maine, Canada, British Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico - if we can do it, anyone can!! 😅

Today we're joined by Lulus Senior Buyer, Cher Irlandez.  Cher has been with Lulus for 5.5 years, and recently got married in her hometown of Las Vegas.  Her experience in the fashion industry as both a Developer and Buyer, along with her own recent bridal journey, gives her a unique perspective that I’m really excited to share with you.