Wedding Planning Podcast
Welcome to the Wedding Planning Podcast, where we work together to bring your dream wedding to life! Enjoy free weekly wedding planning meetings that highlight affordable and unique alternatives to traditional wedding elements. Weekly episodes are focused on finding creative solutions that fit your wedding vision - and your wallet! Streamline and simplify your plans with my signature, down-to-earth approach that focuses on maximizing your wedding budget, and minimizing your stress & anxiety. FOLLOW wherever you listen for a free meeting each week, and be in touch with your questions, comments & stories by visiting our website: weddingplanningpodcast.com Ready to get started?
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Asking for Cash Gifts, How Much Alcohol Should We Buy, Booking a Babysitter? Wedding Planning Q&A
08/13/2025
Asking for Cash Gifts, How Much Alcohol Should We Buy, Booking a Babysitter? Wedding Planning Q&A
Get ready for a jam-packed Wedding Q&A show, full of your planning questions & concerns! Here's a sampling of what's on the menu this week: How much alcohol to buy? >>> (and tune in to my full answer for lots more helpful tips on the topic!) What can we expect for the price of flowers? Who pays for the bridal shower, & should I offer to help? >>> Fiance doesn't want any wedding party at all, but I do. How to proceed? Rehearsal dinner options are way too expensive. Advice on making it more affordable? Should we hire a babysitter for our reception? What's a good way to ask for cash instead of gifts? Spoiler alert, I don't think there's a "good" way, but creating cash funds that you can share on your gift registry is an option with . There are no fees, and you can even link directly to your Venmo or PayPal accounts. Do we have to seat wedding party members with their dates? Wedding questions on your mind, or topics you'd like to hear more about? Thanks for being here, and we'll meet again next week! Cheers, Kara
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Follow Up Wedding Q&A | 4-6 Week Wedding Countdown
08/08/2025
Follow Up Wedding Q&A | 4-6 Week Wedding Countdown
Happy Friday, and welcome to a BONUS Q&A follow up show to this week's feature episode, "4-6 Week Wedding Countdown" show that aired on Wednesday, July 16th. Today we're finding answers to everything on your mind, including: Dis-inviting moms to final venue walk through? Last-minute doubts about decor and signage, do we need more? Do we have to tell our guests that we're already technically married? How to design a clean & crisp tablescape Is it too late to hire a month-of coordinator? Dealing with unwanted, uninvited "plus 1's" in our RSVPs Questions about your own wedding, or future show topic requests? Be in touch on our website: Enjoy the show!
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4-6 Week Wedding Countdown: Your Final Month To-Do List
08/06/2025
4-6 Week Wedding Countdown: Your Final Month To-Do List
Today we’re going to run through a 10-item wedding to-do list for when you reach the final 4-6 week countdown before your wedding day. While some of the items in today’s show are pretty standard, others are much less obvious - and sadly are not commonly discussed. Overlooking just one of these important action-items can tip the scales towards a stressful, frantic celebration - and I don't want that for you! For a complete recap of today's show, visit
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Vendor Pricing Transparency Frustrations, How Much to Tip & More Wedding Q&A
07/30/2025
Vendor Pricing Transparency Frustrations, How Much to Tip & More Wedding Q&A
"Why can't you just tell me the price???" Have you been victim of a vendor who insists on a lengthy meeting before they will provide you a price range for their services? This can be incredibly annoying when you are simply trying to determine if something is within your budget, or not. I have some advice for navigating this frustrating situation, including a copy / paste script for your inquiry emails: Hi, we are very motivated to choose a photographer {insert service here} for our {insert date here} May 2027 wedding. {insert how you found them, what sparked your interest}. Will you kindly share your package options and pricing? If the response indicates that you need to book a meeting / call for more info, then simply send a firm response: Out of respect for both of our time, I need to confirm your pricing range before moving forward. Simple, right? Stick around for a handful of listeners questions, including a convo on how much to tip which vendors. Spoiler alert - it's NOT an automatic 20% to your entire vendor team. Wedding questions or show topics you'd like to hear more about? I have an open door, and would love to hear from you! >>> Talk soon! Kara
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Crafting Your Wedding Vows, Featuring "The Vow Whisperer" | Tanya Pushkine
07/23/2025
Crafting Your Wedding Vows, Featuring "The Vow Whisperer" | Tanya Pushkine
Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we’re joined by a very special guest, Tanya Pushkine from . Tanya offers professional vow writing support, officiant services, and even wedding ceremony production support, including public speaking coaching. Tanya will guide you through exactly how to put your heart into words, resulting in crafted wedding vows that are truly meaningful to you & you partner. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes tour of her process, best practices for creating your wedding vows and ceremony flow, and so much more. To learn more about working with Tanya, please visit , and follow her on social media @thevowwhisperer.
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6 Common Wedding Weekend Planning Mistakes
07/16/2025
6 Common Wedding Weekend Planning Mistakes
Tune in for the most common wedding weekend planning mistakes I see couples make as they formulate the details of a multi-day, multi-event wedding celebration. In this episode, we highlight 6 common planning mistakes, including: Feeling intimidated by the COST of hosting multiple events, Trying to accommodate ALL of your guests perfectly (spoiler alert - it's not possible, so don't even try!) Failing to consider the endless creative possibilities for food & drinks before committing to an overpriced & underwhelming caterer, Not communicating clearly with your guests before, during, and after your wedding weekend experience, Getting OVERWHELMED and losing sight of your most important priorities, Relying on a DOC to organize and manage things that are not actually their responsibility Today's highlighted planning mistakes come from couples who I've worked with inside , my 6-STEP PLANNING FRAMEWORK that's incredibly easy to follow, and works with any budget, any timeline, and any hosting format. For a limited time, Wedding Weekend by Design is available to Apple Premium Subscribers - for FREE! To access the full planning package, simply subscribe to WPP Premium in your Apple Podcast feed. Not an Apple user? No problem. Head to for all the details. Inside WWBD, I'll show you exactly how to: Design your master schedule, Budget for various events & pre-parties, Find the best venue to fit your vision, Uncover creative options & workarounds for food & drinks, Get and stay organized, and make an airtight communication plan, And you'll even have access to sample wedding weekend schedules & menus so that you can get inspired by what other couples have done! I can’t wait to see you inside ! Cheers, Kara
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Your Wedding Weekend Questions, Answered!
07/09/2025
Your Wedding Weekend Questions, Answered!
Over the course of 11 YEARS in the wedding industry, I've seen literally thousands of weddings unfold ... and all of them together have given me the priceless gift of HINDSIGHT. In wedding planning, hindsight is literally a super power - so I've packaged mine up to share with you in today's brand new show featuring your Wedding Weekend planning questions! We're going to unpack, decode, and get to the bottom of your questions, including: How should we go about offering onsite cabins / rooms to guests in an order that makes sense? We’re torn between 2 very different "wedding weekend" visions - how do we decide? What are some tips for trying to pace events so we don’t feel overwhelmed? My fiance and I have totally different visions for how to stock our own bar. He wants to basically recreate a top-shelf situation with all the liquors and mixers, and I see more of a simplistic set up of beer, wine, maybe a signature cocktail. Your thoughts? How can I get over feeling like we need to please everyone? Today's highlighted questions come from couples who have followed , my 6-STEP PLANNING FRAMEWORK that's incredibly easy to follow, and works with any budget, any timeline, and any hosting format. For a limited time, Wedding Weekend by Design is available to Apple Premium Subscribers - for FREE! To access the full planning package, simply subscribe to WPP Premium in your Apple Podcast feed. Not an Apple user? No problem. Head to for all the details. Inside WWBD, I'll show you exactly how to: Design your master schedule, Budget for various events & pre-parties, Find the best venue to fit your vision, Uncover creative options & workarounds for food & drinks, Get and stay organized, and make an airtight communication plan, And you'll even have access to sample wedding weekend schedules & menus so that you can get inspired by what other couples have done! I can’t wait to see you inside ! Cheers, Kara
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The #1 Biggest Newlywed Regret?
07/02/2025
The #1 Biggest Newlywed Regret?
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 Wedding Weekend by Design, a digital planning package that walks you through a simple, 6-step framework to designing your perfect wedding weekend celebration ... ... so that when we flash forward a few months, you’re echoing what Kate just said - and not left feeling like you missed out, and it was all over in the blink of an eye. For a limited time, Wedding Weekend by Design is available to Apple Premium Subscribers - for FREE! To access the full planning package, simply subscribe to WPP Premium in your Apple Podcast feed. Not an Apple user? No problem. Head to for all the details. The intuitive planning framework inside WWBD is designed to proactively steer you clear of the mistakes I see couples make over & over again, so that you can design your entire wedding weekend with CONFIDENCE + EASE. You’ll enjoy a 6-STEP PLANNING FRAMEWORK that's incredibly easy to follow, and works with any budget, any timeline, and any hosting format. I'll show you exactly how to: Design your master schedule, Budget for various events & pre-parties, Find the best venue to fit your vision, Uncover creative options & workarounds for food & drinks, Get and stay organized, and make an airtight communication plan, And you'll even have access to sample wedding weekend schedules & menus so that you can get inspired by what other couples have done. I can’t wait to see you there! Cheers, Kara
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Should We Do a "First Look"? Delegating Tasks, Weekday Wedding Cost & More | Wedding Q&A
06/25/2025
Should We Do a "First Look"? Delegating Tasks, Weekday Wedding Cost & More | Wedding Q&A
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 ask them to do. What are some easy items to delegate? Etiquette involved w/ planning at the same time as my close friend? Things are already overlapping and I’m feeling really frustrated What's the actual cost difference between hosting a wedding on a weekday vs. a weekend? Submit your wedding planning questions anytime by visiting Talk soon! Kara
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Our Top Wedding Spending REGRETS
06/18/2025
Our Top Wedding Spending REGRETS
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
06/11/2025
Your Questions, Answered! Wedding Planning Q&A
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 from there. I feel like we have so many ideas, but none of them are cohesive or go together. Is there an easy place to start that I am simply missing? What’s a quick list of things to prioritize when shopping for venues? What are “hidden fees” to look out for with any venue or vendors? How do I specify number of people invited to the wedding when addressing the invitation envelope? >>> Be in touch anytime with your wedding questions by visiting Talk soon! Kara
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Maximizing Your Wedding Website
06/04/2025
Maximizing Your Wedding Website
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 covering what to include on your website, what not to include, and lots of priceless details on how to leverage this incredible tool to MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER over the coming months. I also have a really fun & interactive extension of your website that will make connecting with your guests a breeze between now & wedding day. Even if you’ve already got a wedding website up & running, I hope you’ll stick around for today’s conversation - I have lots of important website elements to share that many couples miss, and I want you to be able to leverage your wedding website to your FULL ADVANTAGE over the next few months ... making your life easier, and of course, your guests’ lives easier as well! A quick outline of what we're going to cover in today's meeting: Home Page Events Travel & Accommodations FAQ Page Your Story Wedding Party RSVP Details Links to your registry & don't miss my BONUS TIP for keeping in close contact with your wedding guests throughout the coming months via a private Facebook Group!
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Rehearsal Dinner Planning Tips
05/29/2025
Rehearsal Dinner Planning Tips
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 saving money, we’ll also cover: When to start planning (hint - it might be earlier than you think!) Personality-packed options for location and food selection Tips for keeping the night on pace and organized And meaningful touches that will be remembered beyond the wedding day. This topic is so dear to me - I remember our rehearsal dinner as one of the most special nights of my life. We grilled chicken, steak & veggies with our friends & family on the property where we got married, had all the fave drinks flowing, and a curated list of our favorite songs turned way up. We laughed, talked & celebrated long past sunset, and it was an absolutely magical night. I wish all the same for you! xo, Kara PS: From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with . Visit for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered!
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Ultimate Guide to Save the Dates & Wedding Invitations
05/28/2025
Ultimate Guide to Save the Dates & Wedding Invitations
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. And if you’re on a budget and looking to keep your invites as minimal and affordable as possible, I’ve got some exclusive listener savings to share totaling over $300! See below for links & resources. LINKS + SPECIAL OFFERS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW: 25% off Save the Date announcements >>> 830+ Wedding Invitations w/ matching website, Save the Dates, QR code & extras >>> $50 stationery credit to use towards your save the dates and / or invitations when you create a wedding website >>>
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Setting A Realistic Wedding Budget That Works For You
05/23/2025
Setting A Realistic Wedding Budget That Works For You
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 of dollars in anything naturally comes along with doubts and anxiety. But I’m here to break things down into manageable pieces, so that you can have a stress-free financial plan in the months ahead! Complete blog post for today's show >>>
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Avoid These Common Wedding Flower Mistakes
05/21/2025
Avoid These Common Wedding Flower Mistakes
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 before the wedding? Downsides to ordering flowers online? Considering Costco but the prices seem too good to be true We definitely want to do flower bouquets for me & bridesmaid and a simple flower on the guys’ jacket, but do you have any ideas for creative centerpieces that are more affordable than flowers? From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with . Visit for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered! Additional resources mentioned in today's episode:
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15 Hidden Wedding Expenses That Will Bust Your Budget
05/15/2025
15 Hidden Wedding Expenses That Will Bust Your Budget
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 surprise in the coming months. Thank you for sharing the show with someone who is helping you plan! Wedding questions, stories to share, or requests for a future episode? I always have an open door and would love to hear from you >>> Cheers to you! Kara
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Simple & Affordable Wedding Flower Options
05/14/2025
Simple & Affordable Wedding Flower Options
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, baby shower, birthday party, or any special event you’ll host between now & your wedding, and even beyond. Tune in and explore exactly how you can maximize the QUALITY AND VALUE of your wedding flowers using 5 simple guidelines. PS: From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with . Visit for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered! RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW: Find a flower warehouse / wholesaler near you! Simply search, "floral wholesaler near me" In San Diego?
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Real Wedding Recap from Rochester, MI + Wedding Q&A
05/12/2025
Real Wedding Recap from Rochester, MI + Wedding Q&A
Get ready for a fun show today! Here’s a road map of where we’re going: I have a recap of my brother-in-law's 3/30/25 wedding in Rochester, MI. I'll share what was amazing, a detailed rundown of the venue / flow of events, how they took advantage of cost-saving opportunities, their solution to kids at the wedding, and lots more valueble takeaways! I also have an inbox full of your questions on everything from: How to blend "nostalgic elements" into our wedding celebration? Responding to requests to invite more people (ew) Managing pre-wedding stress Proactively planning how to spend our time throughtout our wedding weekend In the Detroit Metro area, and looking for an amazing venue? We LOVED it: Be in touch with your wedding questions and / or show requests anytime by visiting . Talk soon! PS: From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with . Visit for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered!
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Solving the Wedding Reception Seating Chart Puzzle
05/07/2025
Solving the Wedding Reception Seating Chart Puzzle
Creating your wedding reception seating chart can QUICKLY become one of wedding planning’s biggest pains. Between crazy family members, divorces, step-parents, hook-up’s gone wrong, introverts, extroverts and lots of alcohol - your seating chart can quickly begin to feel like a jigsaw puzzle from hell. This week on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we’re going to review some easy tips & tactics for designing your reception seating chart. Simple stuff that will ease the pain, and take this task from dreaded to done! Resources & links from today’s show: Find helpful , Search for lots of custom options, , Browse KVW , And enjoy tons of A special THANK YOU to this week's show sponsors: From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with . Visit for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered!
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Ultimate Guide to Wedding Cake & Desserts
05/01/2025
Ultimate Guide to Wedding Cake & Desserts
Get answers to all of your wedding cake + dessert questions in today’s show! From everything to researching bakeries, booking cake tastings, hidden fees to be aware of, unique dessert alternatives, and budget-friendly cost saving tips, we're covering it all in today's sugar-coated show. Links mentioned in our convo: The complete blog post for today's show is linked here >>> TLC rounded up a group of experts to share the most popular wedding cake flavor combos for last year, and that are customizable, simple, and super affordable, Best way to save the top layer for our one year anniversary? A special thank you to today's show sponsors: Affiliate shopping links from Amazon & Etsy support the show at no additional cost to you - thank you for your clicks! Enjoy early access to ad-free episodes each week when you subscribe to WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST PREMIUM in Apple Podcasts. Get professional help planning your dream honeymoon when you email . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your honeymoon OR $200 off your destination wedding.
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Post-Wedding Checklist: 15+ Things To Do After Your Wedding
04/30/2025
Post-Wedding Checklist: 15+ Things To Do After Your Wedding
When you’re in the thick of wedding planning, it can feel like this phase of life will go on forever. But believe it or not, at some point you WILL actually be married, and wedding planning will come to an end (insert cheering emoji / crying emoji here - take your pick!). I see a pretty split reaction to this, with half of us feeling thank universe, the wedding can’t come soon enough ... having all that extra brain space back from planning and organizing a million tiny details will be amazing. On the other hand, there are also plenty of us who absolutely love the engagement and planning phase, and are NOT looking forward to it ending. Post wedding blues are a real thing, and we’re going to talk about that today too. To start today off, I have some post-wedding takeaways and advice from past WPP couples (including myself!). They share what they loved, and in all honesty, what could have been better. During the second half of today’s show, I have an actionable checklist of things that will need to be handled after the wedding. So if you’re sad about it all coming to an end … don’t worry - it doesn’t actually end, there’s still lots more to do! Cheers to you, Kara PS: From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with . Visit for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered!
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Online Bridesmaid Dress Shopping w/ Lulus Weddings
04/24/2025
Online Bridesmaid Dress Shopping w/ Lulus Weddings
Get ready to explore hassle-free online bridesmaid dress shopping with featured brand, Lulus Weddings! Tune in & discover how you can enjoy a successful online bridesmaid dress shopping experience, including: Professional bridesmaid styling ideas, Struggling with piecing together colors or patterns in a mismatch dress situation? No worries! . 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. 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.
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Choosing Your Wedding Color Palette
04/23/2025
Choosing Your Wedding Color Palette
Great news - you don’t need to be a professional designer or natural-born artist to select a beautiful & cohesive color palette for your wedding celebration. Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we’re running through 5 easy steps for choosing the colors to incorporate into your rehearsal, ceremony & reception. I also have a bonus rundown of the top Wedding Color Palette MISTAKES that I see couples make, so be sure to stick around until the end! A lightening speed recap: 1. Start w/ your venue to guide your color selection, 2. Get color inspiration for your Save the Dates & wedding website - the first design elements your guests will actually see! 3. Tips for using to your advantage, 4. Consider your potential colors actually being worn by your wedding party, 5. And of course, KEEP IT SIMPLE! Enjoy the show! PS - From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with . Visit for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered!
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Your Complete Guide to Wedding & Jewelry Insurance with BriteCo
04/09/2025
Your Complete Guide to Wedding & Jewelry Insurance with BriteCo
You deserve wedding insurance that's fast and affordable, and protecting your investment in your wedding celebration literally couldn't be easier than a quick online visit to . Today we’re joined by a very special guest, Dustin Lemick. Dustin is the CEO and founder of . BriteCo is a modern insurance company built for the digital age, and their goal is to simplify the process of securing jewelry and wedding insurance. Well, mission complete, because streamline and simplify is exactly what BriteCo has done - with plans starting below $80, no hidden fees and up to 15% in discounts! In today's episode, Dustin walks us through everything you need to know about wedding liability & cancellation coverage, and jewelry insurance. We’ll explore all of your wedding insurance FAQ’s, including how much it costs (spoiler alert, it’s shockingly affordable), what exactly is covered, how to determine what type of coverage you need, and even how to file a claim. From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with . Visit for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered!
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Cost-Cutting Chaos: When Trying to Save Money Can BACKFIRE
03/26/2025
Cost-Cutting Chaos: When Trying to Save Money Can BACKFIRE
Today we’re going to chat about a handful of ways when trying to "save" money on your wedding can totally BACKFIRE. Aside of college educations, new homes and new cars, your wedding likely has one of the biggest price tags you’ve ever paid. You’re spending tens of thousands of dollars - of course you’re trying to save money when possible! You’re not out there researching the most expensive venue in your area, or trying to find ways to spend more money on your invitations. When a potential photographer or caterer gives you a quote for services, you probably don’t say “well that sounds OK, but do you have anything that costs more?” From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with . Visit for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered! If you've been listening to the Wedding Planning Podcast for a while, I hope you know me well enough now to know that I’m NOT the wedding professional who’s going to tell you NEVER to try to cut this corner, or don’t DARE hire a friend to do x, y, z. I see this type of messaging a lot. If you do your own wedding day hair and makeup it will totally fail, and you should hire a professional to do it for you. If you skimp on a photographer, you will regret it for the rest of your life. The trouble is, professional service providers in pretty much any industry have an agenda - to sell their product or service. And whether you hear from a wedding professional on a podcast, read their articles on a blog, or see their posts on Instagram, their position is probably that hiring a professional is THE BEST way to go. "After all", they say, "this is your wedding - you can’t afford to cut corners on the best day of your life." Well, for lots of this, I call BS. Sure, if you have a wedding budget in the 6-figures, then “hire a professional” is a great option for everything I just listed. But most of us DON’T have $100,000 to spend on our wedding, so making swaps and saves here and there is a necessary part of planning so that we don’t go thousands of dollars into debt - NEVER a good idea. In today's show, let’s explore some common areas of wedding planning where couples to try to cut a corner, save some money, leave something out, and then sadly have it backfire in terms of lost money, lost time, lost sanity - and sometimes all three. If you find yourselves at a cost-saving opportunity crossroads and you don’t know which way to turn, I have some smart questions to ask yourselves, and potential vendors, that I hope will guide you towards making the best decisions for you and your wedding day. So when you find yourself wondering, hmmmmm ... should we cut that corner? What are the potential outcomes or pitfalls that might come of it? Hopefully after today’s show, you’ll have some solid answers to some of the most common situations, so that you can make the best decision for you. For one wedding, that might mean hiring a photographer off craigslist for $500. For another couple, that will NEVER be an option that’s on the table. And you know what? Both sides are totally fine ;) Full blog post available at
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Bachelorette Party Planning Guide + Sample Itineraries
03/19/2025
Bachelorette Party Planning Guide + Sample Itineraries
Your bachelorette party is a really fun engagement milestone AND it'll be a breeze to plan with these easy planning guidelines + sample itineraries! Today's show also includes lots of your questions on party etiquette, gift giving, who plans what, and even a "tale of two parties" ... two very different bachelorette formats, each with their own pro's, and each guaranteed to result in an unforgettable night(s). Who plans the bachelorette party? Who should get invited? When should we start planning & schedule it? Honoring & accomodating everyone's financial circumstances, TWO sample bachelorette party itineraries, What are some creative bachelorette gift ideas? From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with . Visit for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered!
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How To Design an Unforgettable Wedding Ceremony
03/12/2025
How To Design an Unforgettable Wedding Ceremony
Your WEDDING CEREMONY is undoubtedly the most important part of your wedding day celebration - it's literally the WHY of every single thing we touch on here on the Wedding Planning Podcast! Unfortunately, many couples push the ceremony logistics to the very bottom of their wedding planning to-do list, and as a result, this critical piece of your wedding day misses getting the full attention & creativity that it deserves. Tune in to the full show for a start-to-finish guide for infusing your ceremony with deep meaning and your personalities. We’re also going to cover: Ceremony flow of events, Who walks who down the aisle, and in what order? The role of your officiant / celebrant, Intentionally setting the desired vibe with ceremony music & decor, Signing your marraige license, Tips for finding an officiant, Crafting your wedding vows, And finally, some additional ways to incorporate meaning and personality. A well-crafted wedding ceremony will perfectly express your relationship as a couple. It should make your guests understand exactly why they are at the wedding, and may address the couples past, present and future. We can be serious, lighthearted, traditional or a mix of all three - your ceremony doesn’t have to follow any script, and you’re free to personalize this portion of your day in any way you like! ADDITIONAL LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE: From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with . Visit for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered! LEAVE A VOICEMAIL with your questions, wedding stories, or planning concerns >>>
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Preparing For Unexpected Wedding Day Mishaps + Wedding Q&A
03/05/2025
Preparing For Unexpected Wedding Day Mishaps + Wedding Q&A
"What’s really bothering me lately is I’m in a stress cycle over anticipating what might go wrong during our wedding weekend and wanting to proactively jump in and plan for those things. What are some unexpected stress-points that we can be prepared for as much as possible?" Do yourselves a favor - plan to be caught off guard by something on your wedding day! Next step, mentally prepare to brush it off in the moment so that you can be fully present and enjoy your wedding day. Survey 100 couples in the week after their wedding, and 97 of them will have multiple stories of things that went off the rails and/or not according to "The Plan". The magic is in how you choose to react to the issue, combined with some tactical ways that you can be proactive and prepared. Tune in for the rundown on 7 common wedding day surprises that are shockingly easy to proactively plan for. And stick around 'til the end for a handful of listener questions on moms, dress codes & more. Cheers to being prepared! PS: From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with . Visit for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered!
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Ask Me Anything | Wedding Planning Q&A
02/26/2025
Ask Me Anything | Wedding Planning Q&A
Enjoy a jam-packed show full of your wedding planning questions, including: What’s an ideal wedding planning timeline? How can we include family members who want to “help” with the wedding? Managing wedding planning stress, Inviting kids to the wedding? Cost-effective dessert options, Helping a younger bridesmaid feel included w/ the older girls, Are Bridal Expos worth it? Should we go to one? How to chose our wedding theme? And soooo many more! To submit questions for an upcoming show, visit Enjoy!
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