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Wedding Planning Podcast

Welcome to the Wedding Planning Podcast, where we work together to plan the wedding YOU want. Enjoy down-to-earth, FREE wedding planning meetings that focus on creative, affordable, and unique alternatives to traditional wedding elements. Weekly episodes are focused on finding creative solutions that fit your wedding vision (and your wallet!), maximizing your wedding budget, managing challenging relationships, and so much more. Also look forward to weekly Wedding Q&A shows where you can ask me anything that's on your mind about planning the wedding of your dreams. FOLLOW wherever you listen for a free meeting each week, and be in touch with your questions, comments & stories by visiting our website: weddingplanningpodcast.co Ready to get started?
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Nov 27, 2024

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.

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A special thank you to today's show sponsors:

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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 susan@susanstravelservices.com . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your honeymoon OR $200 off your destination wedding.

Nov 22, 2024

Happy Friday, and welcome to another BONUS Q&A follow up show to this week's feature episode, "How To: DIY Appetizers & Charcuterie Board" show that aired on Wednesday Nov 20.

Today is a mix of behind-the-scenes insight from me, your reception-related questions, and also a couple of hindsight wedding experiences to share from listeners who were recently married.  

There's a ton of value packed into this 20 minute bonus show, and I hope you love it!

I'm running a follow up Q&A each Friday in November, and if you’re loving it, I’ll keep going - but to do so I do need YOUR questions, thoughts, and ideas about that week’s episode.

Here’s how it works - follow the WPP wherever you listen, and I’ll send a free weekly episode to your device each Wednesday.  After you enjoy the show, send me your thoughts, questions and ideas either in an email or a voicemail, and I’ll share those on Friday.  It's a quick turnaround, I know, so you'll have to act fast! 

Be in touch on our website, weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact OR you can send a DM on Instagram to @weddingplanningpodcast.

Enjoy the show!

Nov 20, 2024

The cost of food & drinks can be a huge source of frustration when planning your wedding.  I can’t tell you how many messages I get from couples who are utterly horrified by the per person fee for dinner & drinks - and rightfully so! 

Today we’re going to explore setting up your own appetizer spread, and I think you’ll be blown away by the savings ... yes, up to 85% off the cost of a traditional wedding caterer.

Tune in for my detailed roadmap to appetizer / happy hour menu planning, shopping, and setting it all up.

We'll review how much to buy, where to shop, and what you can expect the total price tag to be for TWO different sample menu options.

We even cover the details that are often overlooked, so that your plan is airtight and nothing is missed.

Even if you are using a more traditional caterer for the main meal, doing your own appetizer spread is a wonderful way to customize the offering, UP the quality, AND save a ton of money.  What's not to love?

Not allowed to bring outside food into your venue?  This process for setting up a beautiful appetizer spread is also perfect for your bridal shower, welcome party, rehearsal dinner, or any other party you host in the future. 

Be sure to bookmark it, and share this episode with a friend who's helping you plan!

Enjoy the full blog post:  www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/cheese

Discover endless cocktail hour inspiration!  https://www.pinterest.com/karasvinwedding/wedding-cocktail-hour/

A very special thank you to today's show sponsors:

  • 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 susan@susanstravelservices.com . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your honeymoon OR $200 off your destination wedding!
Nov 15, 2024

Happy Friday, and welcome to another BONUS Q&A follow up show to this week's feature episode, "4-6 Week Wedding Countdown" show that aired on Wednesday Nov 13.

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 {link to Wedding Q&A Pinterest board here!}
  • Wedding stuff to be on the lookout for during Black Friday / Cyber Monday holiday sales?
  • Is it too late to hire a month-of coordinator?
  • Dealing with unwanted, uninvited "plus 1's" in our RSVPs

I'm running a follow up Q&A each Friday in November, and if you’re loving it, I’ll keep going - but to do so I do need YOUR questions, thoughts, and ideas about that week’s episode!

Here’s how it works - follow the WPP wherever you listen, and I’ll send a free weekly episode to your device each Wednesday.  After you enjoy the show, send me your thoughts, questions and ideas either in an email or a voicemail, and I’ll share those on Friday.  It's a quick turnaround, I know, so you'll have to act fast! 

Be in touch on our website, weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact OR you can send a DM on Instagram to @weddingplanningpodcast.

Enjoy the show!

Nov 13, 2024

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 www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/countdown

PS - A special THANK YOU to this week's show sponsors, who made this free weekly episode possible:

  • 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 susan@susanstravelservices.com . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your booking.
Nov 8, 2024

Is it OK to ... ?

I got lots of mail in response to the Wedding Etiquette show that aired on 9.11.24, and in this Friday Follow Up Q&A I'm opening my mailbox and sharing your questions!

We'll talk through ...

  • Inviting kids to the wedding,
  • Requesting a specific dress code, 
  • A tiny wedding chappel that can't accomodate everyone,
  • The etiquette surrounding your wedding parties,
  • When to actually send Thank You notes, and lots more.

Enjoy,

And be in touch with your questions anytime at weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact

Nov 6, 2024

Samantha & Sean got married in September 2024 at a state park in New York, but this was no ordinary celebration ... Their stunning wedding weekend featured no cell service, just 6 electrical outlets, and a hot air balloon send off for the new bride and groom!

Samantha is joining us this week to share the good, the challenges, the things she would do differently, and the things she wouldn’t change for the world.

To view her beautiful wedding photos and a full recap of today’s show, visit weddingplanningpodcast.co/samantha.

And if you've ever dreamed about quitting your day job to pursue something you're truly passionate about, Samantha can relate 100%!  Be sure to check out her wedding floral business venture, @golden.hour.flowers on Instagram

 

PS - A special THANK YOU to this week's show sponsors, who made this free weekly episode possible:

  • 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 susan@susanstravelservices.com . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your booking.
Nov 1, 2024

Happy Friday, and welcome to a BONUS Q&A follow up show to this week's feature episode, "Is This a Crazy Idea?" that aired on Wednesday Oct 30.

I'm running a follow up Q&A each Friday in November, and if you’re loving it, I’ll keep going - but to do so I do need YOUR questions, thoughts, and ideas about that week’s episode!

Here’s how it works - follow the WPP wherever you listen, and I’ll send a free weekly episode to your device each Wednesday.  After you enjoy the show, send me your thoughts, questions and ideas either in an email or a voicemail, and I’ll share those on Friday.  It's a quick turnaround, I know, so you'll have to act fast! 

Be in touch on our website, weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact OR you can send a DM on Instagram to @weddingplanningpodcast.

Enjoy the show!

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