Wedding Weeds

KEY TAKEAWAYS Common wedding contract pitfalls to watch for  Check out our client reviews  Learn about packages for your wedding day needs Venue Coordinator vs. Wedding Coordinator Potential day-of wedding fires we’ve prevented before they started Jam Handy, Detroit Yacht Club, Grosse Pointe War Memorial, Masonic Temple Detroit, Colony Club, Rattlesnake Club, Thomas’s Catering Mixtiles http://www....

Interns will save you 10+ hours a week  Save your seat at our webinar coming soon! Details to come!  Allocate your time to money making opportunities and delegate admin tasks Meet the 3 interns whom helped with our new digital course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqrCS1YRTZM Donate to the podcast to help cover hosting / editing fees or bless me with an espresso for my late nights! Thank you in a...

Should your dog be in your wedding? Assign a dog handler   Keep it short and sweet Logistics to consider And always put their well-being first Donate to the podcast to help cover hosting / editing fees or bless me with an espresso for my late nights! Thank you in advance :) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRAN7SBEUBZ4E Website and discount code for ordering: https://built.com/?baap...

Michelle’s career before The Wedding Shoppe and why she chose Weddings  How The Wedding Shoppe is different than other bridal salons in Metro Detroit Plus sizes, accessories, alterations and prices Michelle’s advice on dress shopping and memorable moment with a bride Trunk shows, designers and trends Scaling the business and hiring You’re The Bride THREE times!   Donate to the podcast to help cove...

Put contact info on contracts — planners are not detectives. Assumptions-wedding planners are not the wedding-day catch-all. Respect role boundaries. Common courtesy and respect.  Vendors should do their “one job” well — be prepared, be communicative, and collaborate. Respect vendor meals — if the client pays for it, vendors should get it as promised. Collaboration > competition: we’re all part...

A thoughtful seating chart helps your day flow How to overcome seating chart challenges  Tips for a Seamless seating plan  Making your guests comfortable  Organize by guest’s last name NOT table number  Donate to the podcast to help cover hosting / editing fees or bless me with an espresso for my late nights! Thank you in advance :) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QRAN7SBEUBZ4E Web...

Meet 3 of Our Past You're The Bride Wedding Planner Interns: Vontiniece, Cheyenne and Valeria Wedding Planner Digital Course Program and intern contributions  The Legacy Barn recap, discussion and “perks” of this beauitful event space for your wedding Donate to the podcast to help cover hosting / editing fees or bless me with an espresso for my late nights! Thank you in advance :) https://www...

Questions I ask during the initial consultation to find out date, favorite colors, flowers, location, time, decor, personalization and more Why use an Engagement Proposal Planner? Stories of 3 Grooms to Be and their unique engagement proposals View photos and package here https://yourethebride.com/detroit-engagement-proposal-planner/ Donate to the podcast to help cover hosting / editing fees or bl...

Kecalf Franklin, Host of "Spotlight on Me" Podcast discusses his role in music industry as a Christian Hip Hop Artist  Why music and various genres is important to your wedding and sets the tone of ceremony, cocktail hour, grand entrance, reception Discussion of Tracie + Kecalf’s favorite music for cocktail hour Kecalf’s mention of writing different styles of music + song  “New Day” on o...

Sharing unexpected situations arising from a friend-made wedding cake. Dealing with the situation of the bride staining her dress with red wine highlights the importance of timely access to emergency supplies. Quickly adapting to unexpected situations, such as the sudden appearance of a photo booth, requires finding a suitable location promptly for placement. Involving family members in wedding pl...

Prepare yourself to be a beautiful bride while ensuring the smooth progress of the wedding. Share a real story about the mistake of linens size and discuss how to resolve this awkward situation to ensure the smooth progress of the wedding. Service personnel may encounter health issues, preparing response strategies can ensure that the wedding is not affected. Almost had mishap of not having a shut...

Join Certified Wedding Planner, Tracie Morris, on her journey as a Podcast Host and  how and why she chose her career in the wedding industry. From the early beginnings of how she got her first clients to a growing a successful business. She shares her plans for future episodes which will be a mix of solo and guests, current and future goals for scaling the company including her role as a Brand In...