Mind Over Matrimony

We are BACK from my first true vacation in 10 years and of course it's right in time to provide you with ample commentary on our Royal Wedding - the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Today's episode is like a two-part episode - my comments pre-wedding and an episode recorded right after we saw the first sprinkling of details from the guests. This episode goes all over, but the real questio...

Our last Re-Listen episode and then we are back with fresh episodes next week! This episode explores how wedding planners charge for their services and why pricing in the wedding industry can be complex. On this episode we cover 4 types of pricing models for wedding planners: - Flat Rate - Percentage Only - Flat Rate Plus Percentage - Flat Rate Plus Commission

We will be back with fresh episodes next week, but until then... This one is for our lovely couples. On today's episode, we define the following terms that you will hear throughout the planning process and their respective roles: - What is a planner's role ? - What's a designer's role ? - What's a florist responsible for vs a production house? Most importantly, we talk through...

We are on a break so in case you missed it and it's feeling extra timely... Let's talk about budget transparency in weddings. It's one of the least clear and most misunderstood topics in the wedding industry right now, so we are going to handle it directly. In this episode, we break down: - Who really controls the process - How budgets actually work at the luxury and ultra-luxury level...

We are on a break so in case you missed it.. ... Surrender to win This episode is absolutely the most vulnerable to date. Mind over Matrimony, right? This one is all mind. On this episode, I share how I am processing when you lose an event - even if it was one that didn't make sense to have - and how to do so gracefully, but also honestly. Mid-episode, you will hear what sounds like the end, b...

A very unconventional episode for you. This is a rapid fire Q+A for our couples. We cover: - What to do first when you get engaged - The ONLY job we cannot do for your wedding - Venue Planning - Uncomfortable Family Dynamics - Thoughts on Taylor and Travis Kelce's Wedding ... And so much more Do we like these episodes? Let us know in the comments! This is a Media Socialites Production.

This is a non-tied-up-with-a-bow episode, okay friends? We cover the constant adaptation in communication and planning style when working with our clients. We chat about the importance of couples being open and transparent about how they learn, process information, and make decisions. Here's your biggest takeaway: wedding planning is a two-way dialogue, and honesty from our couples makes the e...

Not what you were anticipating from an episode? Lean on in. I shared these thoughts at a recent WIPA Philly Mastermind, so go with me here. If you want punchy and provocative:Sabrina Carpenter gave us chaos. Justin Bieber gave us a campfire. And somehow, both of them just explained the entire wedding industry. This week we're talking fireworks vs. fireplaces — and why the smartest move is choo...

2026 is a weird year for most of us. With busy season in full swing during a routine sales check-in, I found myself down a spiral. In this episode, we break down why looking at numbers without context is a trap and how analyzing the data can save you a ton of mental gymnastics. Most importantly, I share what to do if the numbers aren't in your favor. Deep breaths, friends. The sky is probably...

How do vendors get to work with planners? Spoiler: there's no magic bullet. Today I gets honest about trust, personality, and why the best connections always seem to come out of nowhere. This is a Media Socialites Production.

What do AA and therapy have in common with running a successful events business? More than you'd think. In this deeply personal episode, I opens up about my nearly 10-year journey in sobriety and how the marriage of AA's 12-step principles and therapy has shaped the way I lead my team, serve our clients, and show up for myself and loved ones. For more information on AA, please find it here...

Let's talk team structure, shall we friends? On today's episode, I will walk you through how it went from one [me!] to many in order to improve our client's experience. We are going to go step-by-step to discuss: - How and when I knew I needed to grow - How my team is structured today and why - How I guide the vision and the team - Our new exciting expansion in Europe And more.. This i...

My, my… how the tables have turned. Today, I’m sharing what it felt like to be on the client side after hiring a planner for Francisco’s 40th birthday in Puerto Vallarta—and she absolutely nailed it. This episode dives into what happens when the most controlling person in the room finally lets go—and why it might be the best thing you do for your wedding, too. This is a Media Socialites production...

Generators are loud, expensive, diesel-guzzling machines that break down constantly and somehow the wedding industry just accepted that... .until now. Today I am sharing the origin story of my latest venture - LOO Power - the next-gen battery-powered event system that delivers clean power, wifi, on-site weather monitoring, and peace of mind. For my couples - you will want to know how this will sav...

This one is a bit of a rant, friends. You saw it on Instagram. It looked doable. Then you get the quote and it feels like a giant disconnect. This week, we are pulling back the curtain on one of the wedding industry's most persistent problems — the gap between what you see online and what things actually cost. No clean solutions, just an honest conversation about confidentiality, commissions,...

Today we are unpacking the childhood obsessions with control, order [shocker!], and storytelling that secretly became the blueprint for a career as a wedding planner. Buckle up, it's a mind episode friends. This is a Media Socialites production.

What questions should you actually bring to your first meeting with a wedding planner? We break down four questions every couple should be asking. From how decisions get made to how Team JLE says no without actually saying no, this episode pulls back the curtain on the process behind the production. Honest, direct, and transparent as always. What other questions do you have for the next one? This...

At JLE we do a lot of destinations.. it's one of our favorites. Today we cover off on why we do destination weddings, how we build the trust both with our clients and vendor partners and several crazy stories.. just wait till the end! Through it all, we discuss the importance of calm in the face of chaos and how coordination and pristine execution are critical. If you’ve ever dreamed of a dest...

This episode explores how wedding planners charge for their services and why pricing in the wedding industry can be complex. On this episode we cover 4 types of pricing models for wedding planners: - Flat Rate - Percentage Only - Flat Rate Plus Percentage - Flat Rate Plus Commission Ultimately, this conversation is not about right or wrong, it's about the importance of transparency and clear c...

... Surrender to win This episode is absolutely the most vulnerable to date. Mind over Matrimony, right? This one is all mind. On this episode, I share how I am processing when you lose an event - even if it was one that didn't make sense to have - and how to do so gracefully, but also honestly. Mid-episode, you will hear what sounds like the end, but the candid discussions I was having with m...

What if your biggest growth move this year isn’t doing more—but instead making every move with intention? In this episode, we discuss how building a trusted committee over time can buy back your most valuable resource: time. From personal support to professional advisors, we cover: - Who and how to build your trusted committee - What systems, mindset, and boundaries are required needed - A full li...

Hello friends, this one is for our lovely couples. On today's episode, we define the following terms that you will hear throughout the planning process and their respective roles: - What is a planner's role ? - What's a designer's role ? - What's a florist responsible for vs a production house? Most importantly, we talk through how we do things at Julian Leaver Events and how w...

It's storytime friends. I was asked recently asked about what inflection points have transpired in my career that led me to both growth and change -- a very charged question indeed. Today I share a little history lesson on my career journey with you in hopes that you can take my experience and shape it, learn from it and maybe connect with it on your own trajectory. We cover the following: - H...

Let's talk about budget transparency in weddings. It's one of the least clear and most misunderstood topics in the wedding industry right now, so we are going to handle it directly. In this episode, we break down: - Who really controls the process - How budgets actually work at the luxury and ultra-luxury level, - Where couples have the most power to make informed decisions and more This e...

The wedding planning process a la Julian Leaver Events - step-by-step. This episode is for couples and future couples to understand and feel prepared for what is to come. We will cover: - A breakdown of our process from start to finish - Wedding budgets - Protocol vs. etiquette in weddings - The Importance of saying "No" (and finding yeses through nos) And more... The Media Socialites Pr...