Put A Ring On It: The Wedding Planning Podcast

Episode Notes It’s our last episode of Season 8! While it’s been anything but a traditional year, we still wanted to wrap up this season with our favorite Q&A episode. Patreon supporters and Instagram listeners submitted their (excellent) questions and we answered them. We’ll be on a short break to recharge our batteries and plan out Season 9. During that time, feel free to go back and enjoy over...

Getting engaged is so exciting! But it can also be insanely overwhelming as you start Googling what to do next. In this episode, we take you step-by-step through the first five steps you should take after you get engaged and you’re ready to dive into wedding planning.   We talked about: It’s ok to just daydream a bit and brainstorm before diving in head first What to do if people start asking you...

We always talk about how your wedding is your party for everyone else and the guest experience is SUPER important. But this episode is all about YOU. We dive into ways you can set yourself up, both individually and as a couple, for a day where you feel and act your best.   We talked about: Why a wedding day goes by so fast Why it’s important to make time for you as an individual Starting your day...

Whether you love them to bits or they drive you a bit crazy, there are some traditional and untraditional ways of including family in your wedding day. In this episode, we break down what it could look like to include them in your wedding party. We also dive into some creative alternatives if you opt not to have them in your wedding party (which is TOTALLY ok and allowed). Finally, we talked about...

We stuck our toes slightly outside of our lane in this episode. But, here’s the thing: Our goal is to give you the tools to plan a wedding that feels really good to you. But in all reality, we want to set you up for a happy, healthy marriage. This episode includes some of our favorite bits of “marriage advice” we’ve heard and why it matters. Grab your partner, snuggle up, and give this one a liste...

Throughout the entire wedding industry, there is a LOT of talk about bride, bride, bride. But this episode is specifically for the grooms (though there are great tips for ALL MARRIERS and partners). We share some tips and tricks for navigating the wedding planning process. We also dive into some things you can plan for the wedding day itself. This is a great episode to share or listen to together...

You asked and we answered! This is a grab bag episode of questions submitted by YOU! We cover wedding favor alternatives, some tough COVID questions, creative ways to still have fun, New Years Eve weddings, and more! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions via Instagram ( @putaringonitpodcast ) and, of course, our fantastic  Ringer Club members ! (P.S. Have you joined yet??)   We talked abou...

Finding a good work life balance is essential to everyone’s mental health. Planning a wedding can throw that balance out of whack. This can easily add stress to anyone — especially during a global pandemic. In this episode, we have some real talk about trying to balance all the things and why it’s so important right now.    We talked about: The DPNAK Shop is now open! ( Ringer Club members get a s...

If you still need to book your wedding entertainment (specifically your DJ or Band), be sure to listen to this episode first. We share some questions to ask and WHY it’s important to ask them. If you’ve already hired your DJ or band, give this episode a listen and make sure you’ve got everything covered.   We talked about: The  DPNAK Shop  is now open! ( Ringer Club members  get a special discount...

Having a food truck at your wedding can be such a GREAT guest experience. But in order to do it successfully, there are some MAJOR things you need to prepare and plan for. This wedding planning podcast episode covers some reasons why it’s so much fun to have a Food Truck wedding, but also some “very important things to consider”. Join us as we discuss this trendy style of wedding and learn a ton o...

Do you know where the term “Bridezilla” came from? We didn’t. So, we did some digging and discovered quite a few interesting details about it. More importantly, we discussed WHY it’s time we stop using the word “Bridezilla”. Because planning a wedding is stressful. We don’t need to add name-calling into the mix.   We talked about: Where the word “Bridezilla” originated and why that matters There i...

Episode 85 is all about going small on size and big on intention. Your wedding may be affected by COVID-19 and you’re considering an adjustment to your original plans. Maybe you’re downsizing your entire event. OR you might be choosing to postpone the big celebration for another time. But you still want to do something small on your original date. And just because something is “small” it does not...

It’s been awhile since we introduced ourselves on this wedding planning podcast. Over four years in fact. And a LOT has happened in the past four years. In this bonus episode, we share more about who we are, what we’ve been up to, and some fun facts about our friendship. We also breakdown our new Patreon membership tiers for Season 8! Many of you long-time Ringers have been hanging with us for a w...

When we initially recorded episode 82 on COVID-19, it was maybe a week (!!) after our quarantine began. We could not have predicted all that has happened since. In fact, you would’ve called us crazy if we did. Now that some time has passed and we’re starting to see a glimpse of what our new normal might start to look like. As things open back up, we wanted to have another chat but we didn’t want y...

We wrap up the roller coaster ride that was Season 7 with a Q&A episode. We chose some of our favorite questions submitted from our Patreon and Instagram followers and answered them here for you. Give it a listen and we’ll be back for Season 8 in no time! Stay safe, Ringers.   We talked about: Ideas for kids activities at the reception Dealing with in-laws that don’t approve of your “vision” How t...

We know that our world is still on its head. But we want to continue bringing you episodes to help you with your wedding planning journey. Today, we’re talking about KIDS. Sweet, wonderful, sticky, unpredictable kids. You might be considering having children in your wedding party. Or you might want to keep things “adult-only”. Either way, we walk through different scenarios to consider and options...

Ringers, we know it’s been a crazy and rocky time right now. We hope you’re staying safe and healthy throughout all that is going on in our world at the moment. While there are so many unknowns right and we can’t tell you what to do about your upcoming wedding, we want you to know that we’re here for you. Hopefully, this episode provides some comfort and, as always, some tips to help you through i...

We talk often about what to expect on your wedding day, but in this episode, we focus on the final days leading up to your wedding day. What to expect, what to plan for, what to consider, and some interesting ideas to extend the fun!   We talked about: Why it’s important to spend time together before the wedding An important conversation about HOW MUCH time you want to spend together pre-wedding T...

We firmly believe you should do whatever makes sense to YOU for your wedding. But there is always something we can learn from those who’ve gone before us. In this episode, we share common regrets couples have after their wedding is said and done. We share things they’d do differently and how you can use these regrets to plan a killer wedding. p.s. DAN IS BACK!   We talked about: How fast a wedding...

Colorado venue owner, Kinsey Roberts of  Vista View Events at Open Heart Ranch , joins Danielle to discuss the details you should pay attention to when looking at a venue. If you’re currently looking for your venue, stop everything and give this episode a listen. If you’ve already selected your venue, this is still a good one to listen to and see how your venue ranks and see if there’s something y...

This episode is all about the decor! Richmond wedding florist and designer, Bron Hansboro ( The Flower Guy Bron ) joins Danielle to discuss florals, decor, and trends for the upcoming year.   We talked about: At what point in the planning process you should start thinking about your floral decor What you should do BEFORE reaching out to a florist Tips for using Pinterest for good vs. evil Why it’s...

Wonderful friend and wedding planner, Berlyn Martin of  Berlyn Events and Design  shares her tips on how to set boundaries while planning your wedding. We discuss how to establish boundaries, practical tips on navigating questions from friends and family, add how to enlist the help of others. This is a great episode if you’ve got someone (or a few someones) in your life that might be adding to you...

Hanna Sender of  Bride and Bliss  is today’s guest co-host and we’re talking all about how to feel better in your body. There is a lot of pressure when you get engaged to “look” your best, but we talk about how you can use your wedding at a great catalyst to make some healthy lifestyle shifts and what those shifts might look like.   We talked about: How much of getting healthy is nutrition and how...

Tony Hoffer of  Hoffer Photography  steps in to co-host today and chat about all things wedding photography. He brings up some great points that we haven’t covered before and shares how photography has changed over the years.   We talked about: How to find the right photographer for you The ways that wedding photography has changed throughout the years and why it matters What to do if you’re a lit...

The holidays are fast approaching and we’ve got some tips on how to survive this season as an engaged couple. Wedding blogger, Lauren Grove of  Every Last Detail joins Danielle to discuss traditions, questions, and even inexpensive gift ideas!   We talked about: Why it’s so important to stay united as a team throughout the holiday season How to deal with questions about your engagement/wedding Rem...