Put A Ring On It: The Wedding Planning Podcast

We’re back for Season 7 and we kick off this season with guest co-host, Amber Anderson. Amber is a wedding planner based out of Austin, Texas and shares some real, hit-you-in-the-gut tips for couples to help plan for a marriage more beautiful than their wedding day (so, so important).   We talked about: What SYMBIS is and why it can be really helpful for a lot of couples Why it’s important for cou...

From Weddings For Real : If you’re a member of the Rising Tide Society Facebook Group, you might have seen a post (since deleted) a few months ago from a photographer who said that when a wedding planner is involved, it makes other wedding vendors’ jobs more difficult and it messes up the flow of a wedding day. From his perspective, it’s better to have a wedding WITHOUT a planner.  Well as you eit...

It’s the final episode of season six and we’re sharing some of the craziest and most amazing things we’ve ever seen at weddings. It’s a lot of feel-good moments. Danielle definitely cries and even shares what happened when the church started the wedding before the bride arrived!   We talked about: Both of our favorite “end-of-night” moments that have stuck with us from years ago A super-fun thing...

We never believe in the “cheap” approach. But we do believe there are tried-and-true ways to save in some big ways as you plan your wedding. Many of these are beneficial if you’re in the early stages of planning a wedding, but we packed tips in to help couples at all stages.   We talked about: The BIGGEST and #1 factor that affects your total budget Why your budget is important and how to use your...

In this episode, we’re talking ALL about First Look photos. We break down what exactly they even are, some pros and cons to doing them or not doing them, how to plan for them and even some great alternatives you may want to consider.   We talked about: What exactly are First Look photos, or “First Looks” Pros and Cons of taking (or not taking) First Looks Whether we’ve heard people regret doing th...

Being eco-friendly isn’t an “all or nothing” idea. It’s about making a few small changes that add up to make a big impact. Today’s episode shares ten sustainable wedding ideas to inspire you and get your wheels turning.   We talked about: Renting vs. buying Ways you can be sustainable with your attire choices What to do with your flowers after the wedding How to avoid receiving unnecessary gifts S...

We’ve got an amazing videographer and good friend joining us on today’s episode to talk about VIDEOGRAPHY! Opting not to have a wedding video is always on the top of couple’s regret lists after their wedding. If you’re on the fence, this is a good one to listen to.   We talked about: Why you should consider hiring a videographer The benefits of having a videographer for your wedding What a “great”...

You asked and we listened. Then we researched and shared. This episode is all about wedding registries (which is actually really hard to say for some of us). We dive into all the tips, some unique ideas and share some do’s and don’ts.   We talked about: Traditional and untraditional wedding registry options When you should register for items What types of items you may want to register for How to...

REAL TALK: There are a lot of details that come together on a wedding day. Some details are worth it and some might not be. In this episode, we share the Top 10 Things Your Wedding Guests Won’t Care About. You officially have our permission to skip these things entirely, unless of course, they mean a great deal to you.   We talked about: What to consider with your centerpieces Some “popular” forma...

Hiring a wedding planner can be a daunting task and when you add to it the fact that wedding planners all have their different packages and services to offer, it can really be overwhelming. In this episode, Danielle and Dan (well, mostly Danielle) talk about what to ask, what to look for you, what to consider when it comes to hiring your wedding planner, coordinator or event manager for your weddi...

It’s easy to go down your wedding checklist of things and make sure you’ve got all your BIG details in place. Some small wedding details can rarely be found on a list but while they might be tiny, they can have a big impact to your day (in the best way possible). We took eight small (ish) things and shared why you might want to consider them to take your day to whole other level.   We talked about...

For episode 63, we’re doing a “refresh” of one of our first episodes we’ve ever done about picking your wedding pros. We break down a good hierarchy of when you should hire which vendors, where to find awesome people, and a ton more. It’s a doozy, so buckle up and get ready to take some notes.   We talked about: A good hierarchy of which vendors should be hired before others Where to find reputabl...

We’ve got a very exciting guest for you in today’s episode! Meet  Alisa Tongg , celebrant and intimate wedding venue owner, who shared her stories and thoughts with us about  microweddings , a newer trend in the world of weddings. We also talked about intentionalism and ways to incorporate more meaning into your wedding day.   We talked about: What exactly is a microwedding How a microwedding is d...

We're back for Season Six and starting with an exciting episode about WEDDING TRENDS we expect to see more of (and less of) in 2019 and 2020. We talk through trends with regard to the guest experience, colors and decor - including one up and coming trend that we both HATE!   We talked about: Upcoming wedding trends with regard to the guest experience including minimalism, intentionalism, sustainab...

Season six is going to be launching on April 2, 2019. We’ve got some exciting news as we head toward that date and share some ideas for episodes we have in the works.   To join our Ringer Patreon community, visit  patreon.com/paroi . And don’t forget, if you’re a supporter by April 2nd, you’ll be getting that  SPECIAL OFFER  and access before anyone else! If you’re already a member, THANK YOU SO M...

The final episode of season five where we answer six tricky (and GREAT) questions we received from Ringers this season. Sticky topics like parents, money, not wanting guests to come to your wedding, and how close is too close to plan a wedding to your siblings?   Questions asked: “What do you do when you and your partner want completely different kinds of weddings?” “Do we have to send ‘save the d...

For the second-to-last episode of Season 5, we’ve got stand-up comedian and ghostwriter, Beth Sherman, on the show to share some practical and hilarious tips for giving toasts and speeches at weddings.   About Beth Sherman: Beth Sherman  is a stand-up comedian and writer who has won SEVEN daytime Emmy Awards. You’ve very likely seen Beth’s work on shows like Ellen, The Tonight Show, David Letterma...

When parents are contributing to the wedding planning process, it can be a blessing or a curse. In this episode, we talk through some differences in generations and ways to navigate the planning process when your parents are involved.   We talked about: The differences in generations What a wedding in 1984 cost, adjusted for inflation  (and why that matters) What happens when parents are contribut...

Once your wedding is over, aside from the memories, there are very few things that you'll be left with. While it's natural to want all of the digitals from your big day, Dan breaks down why it's also important to print your wedding photos.   We talked about: The difference in today’s wedding photography scene vs. previous generations Print is NOT “dead” How printed photos survive vs. digital Where...

Planning a wedding is a daunting undertaking and one that will be full of its own ups and downs. This is why it's so important to keep a healthy wedding mindset throughout the planning process and on your wedding day.   We talked about: The buzzword that is “mindset” The reminder that your wedding is a luxury and you get to make the rules, so there is no wrong decision Go big or go home vs. keepin...

We are so excited to have Irina Vishnevskaya of  Alle Travel  on today’s episode to talk all about honeymoon planning. Alle Travel is a custom travel planning agency who plans extraordinary adventures for their clients and Irina was so gracious to share with us some amazing tips and honeymoon advice for our amazing listeners.   We talked about: Why it’s important to plan a honeymoon When and where...

In this episode, we talk through the details of your ceremony rehearsal. Everything from why you should have one, who you should invite, where and when it should take place, and of course, HOW it should be run. This is an episode PACKED with good tips to be as prepared as possible for your ceremony rehearsal.   We talked about: Why you should have a ceremony rehearsal and why it’s important Who yo...

Everyone should play a very important role on your wedding day, but some titles can be confusing as to what you should expect from them. In today's episode, we break down the role of a "venue coordinator" and share what their responsibilities typically are along with why their job is often much different than that of an independent wedding planner.   We talked about: What is a venue coordinator an...

Cheryl Bailey of  Yellow Umbrella Travel  joins us on today’s episode to talk about and answer all of our questions on hotel room blocks for your wedding guests. From the different types of blocks you can make to the extras you can negotiate with, this is a must-listen episode with TONS of great tips and advice!   We talked about: What a hotel room block is and why you should consider one for your...

Today’s episode was inspired by questions from our amazing listeners about FOOD. So, we broke down just about every wedding food aspect of the day to create this Definitive Guide to Wedding Food. Bon Appetit! Lovingly sponsored by Stillwhite .   We talked about: Hors d’oeuvres and Appetizers, including different options for service The three main styles of dinner service and what you should know a...