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Wedding Planning Podcast

Get ready to experience an all new way to thrive throughout your engagement by embracing who you are, prioritizing what you value, and ultimately designing an unforgettable wedding celebration of your dreams! Welcome to the WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST, where we say “YES” to a more joyful engagement season where your mindset, values & wedding strategy are all in perfect alignment with YOU. Ready to get started?
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Mar 29, 2023

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 Minted Weddings.

FREE Minted wedding websites include all the tools you need to get started, and you’ll even receive a $50 credit towards your wedding stationery when you visit www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/website.

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!  Here's a link that explaings exactly how to set one up.

PS - A special thank you to today's show sponsor, Susan's Travel Services!  Get professional help planning your dream honeymoon when you email susan@susanstravelservices.com .

Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your honeymoon OR $200 off your destination wedding!

Mar 22, 2023

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 >>> weddingplanningpodcast.co/minted

830+ Wedding Invitations w/ matching website, Save the Dates, QR code & extras >>> weddingplanningpodcast.co/invite

$50 stationery credit to use towards your save the dates and / or invitations when you create a wedding website >>> weddingplanningpodcast.co/website

BONUSES!

Get a FREE Wedding Planning Journal from our friends at Minted when you click here

Redeem your FREE Wedding Invitation Sample Kit here

And of course, an extra special thank you to Susan's Travel Services:

Get professional help planning your dream honeymoon when you email susan@susanstravelservices.com . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your honeymoon OR $200 off your destination wedding!

Mar 15, 2023

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.

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! I've linked 78 Save the Date options with beautiful sample color palettes here.

3. Tips for using Pinterest 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 - I’ve been sharing my signature wedding planning advice on the podcast for 8 years now, and for the first time EVER, I’ve opened up my door to 1-on-1 Wedding Strategy Calls!  

Whether you’re looking for just one session to get your wedding plans started, or a series of ongoing support calls throughout your engagement, I’m here for you.  Get the details & book your first call today when you visit wedpodcast.com.  

Get professional help planning your dream honeymoon when you email susan@susanstravelservices.com . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your honeymoon OR $200 off your destination wedding!

Visit Generation Tux, where you can build your suit & tuxedo looks from home, get free color swatches, a free Home Try-On, AND manage your entire wedding party online.

 

Mar 8, 2023

Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we're joined by Susan from Susan's Travel Services to talk all things DESTINATION WEDDING!

Tune in for the full scoop on this HOT wedding hosting trend, including:

  • The surprise average cost of a destination wedding - and the huge TIME, STRESS & MONEY-saving opportunities that this hosting format presents!
  • Advice for choosing a destination + specific property for your destination wedding,
  • Tips for your overall planning timeline, finding vendors, and making your guest list,
  • Top wedding destinations for 2023 & beyond,
  • Seasonal travel volume & weather alerts to be aware of,
  • Biggest mistakes couples make when planning a destination wedding,
  • And so much more!

Susan has personally helped me plan TWO unforgettable vacations, and I can guarantee there will be many more!  Her genunine love of travel and new experiences - and wanting to SHARE that with her clients - is evident in every single step of working with her & her team. 

For a FREE viritual consultation with Susan, visit her calendar linked here.

And don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast during your initial consultation for $200 off your final destination wedding booking!  

Cheers to you & the trip of a lifetime!

A note from Susan:

I am so excited to work with you and talk about a Destination Wedding! With over 27 years in the business and over 200 destination weddings, I have lots of insight and experience. It's a huge love for me!

Some things to know before we meet:

  • Where are you thinking on getting married?

  • When are you thinking on getting married?

  • Will there be kids at your wedding (under 18)?

  • What do you think your wedding budget is?

We will talk all about this, but just to get things started!

Thank you again!

Susan

 

Mar 1, 2023

Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we're exploring some basic modifications to "traditional" wedding hosting formats that will result in MAJOR DOLLARS SAVED!

Tune in for easy ways to MAXIMIZE your wedding budget - aka get MORE of the things you want - simply by making a small adjustment here & there to your hosting format, timing, and/or season.

ALL NEW!  BOOK A 1-ON-1 WEDDING STRATEGY CALL

www.wedpodcast.com

If you have the beginnings of a really creative wedding vision that you’d like to talk through to discuss overall feasibility, options, or pricing comparison - I have 1-on-1 wedding strategy calls available.

Here are some sample topics from couples I spoke with this past week:

>>> "Our budget has ballooned since booking a venue, photographer, and planner - what are some ways we can get things back under control moving forward?"

>>> "We want to rent an Airbnb and host our wedding at a national park - is that even possible?"

>>> "I got quotes from 3 planners and 4 photographers, and I'm feeling overwhelmed with all the information and not sure how to make our final decision."  

>>> "We have a unique wedding set up, and wondering what's better - a day-of, month-of, or full service wedding planner?"

>>> "I want to do our own flowers & bouquets, can you give me a simple roadmap for what to do and when?"

Visit wedpodcast.com today to book a single call / series of calls.  Earliest available call dates start March 20th.  Book now, they will fill up fast! 

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