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!

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?

Additional resources mentioned in today's episode:

• Wedding Flowers by Season
• Wholesale Flowers from COSTCO
• Wholesale Flowers from FIFTY FLOWERS
• Creative Centerpieces, show dated July 2023 (I said "June" in the show, my apologies!)

A special THANK YOU to Susan's Travel Services for making today's episode possible!

• 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 booking!

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. 

RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:

Bulk Florals & Arrangements from Costco

Wedding Flowers by Season

Find a flower warehouse / wholesaler near you!  Simply search, "floral wholesaler near me"

In San Diego?  Here's my favorite flower / decor wholesaler

A special thank you to Susan's Travel Services for making today's episode possible!

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 booking!

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 list,

• The importance of setting REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS when working with overseas resorts and vendors,
• The truth behind "too good to be true" social media posts & videos that misrepresent appearance, quality & cost,

• And so much more!

Susan has personally helped me plan TWO unforgettable vacations, and I can guarantee there will be many more!  Her genuine 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 destination wedding booking, or $50 off your honeymoon.

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 28 years in the business and over 350 destination weddings planned, 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