Put A Ring On It: The Wedding Planning Podcast

We’re sure you’ve seen some viral wedding videos that always seem to be floating around the interwebs. For today’s episode, we specifically picked out four of our favorites to comment on, share our thoughts and note what you can take away from them. Lovingly sponsored by Stillwhite   We talked about: Viral vidoes and why they matter What we can learn from watching these videos Video one:  JK Weddi...

One of our first episodes in Season One started to unpack our core concept of "It's Your Party for Everyone Else". For Season Five, we decided to revisit this topic and really dig in to what it means and how it affects your wedding. Lovingly sponsored by Stillwhite .   We talked about: Why we’re re-doing this episode from Season 1 What “It’s Your Party For Everyone Else” means Focusing on your “WH...

Season 5 is launching on Tuesday, September 4, 2018! In the meantime, we've got two pretty big announcements to share with you!   We talked about: Season 5 is launching Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Philly area meetup : Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 6pm-8pm Danielle is….. ENGAGED!!! She shares some thoughts about being on this side of the fence and of course, the proposal story   Links mentioned: Suppo...

For the last episode of Season 4, we talk about Prince Harry and Meghan's Royal Wedding. Things we can learn from it, some things we liked, some (very few) things we didn't, and some things that we found to be really interesting and relatable.   We talked about: Our thoughts on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding Some of our personal favorite moments The comparison monster to Prince Wil...

It's episode 47 (whoa) and Dan is dropping some major knowledge and thoughts on how to choose your wedding photographer. We cover topics like where to start your search, how to reach out and important tips as you go through the process.   We talked about: What inspired this episode Where to start your search for wedding photographers What to do once you think you’ve found a photographer you like W...

Award-winning stationery designer, painter, and stylist Kristy Rice of Momental Designs joins the Dans to discuss wedding invites, inspiration, and design. Momental Designs has garnered attention from wedding publications and celebrity couples worldwide - and she is sharing some AMAZING thoughts and tips in this episode.   We talked about: Common questions about wedding stationery and custom desig...

You're likely putting a lot of thought into your ceremony and reception events, but it's easy to forget about the MORNING of your wedding. What will you be doing? What will you be wearing? What should the guys do? How much time should you budget for everything? In this episode, we'll talk you through it.   We talked about: Hair and makeup for the gals Remembering to eat and plan for breakfast/lunc...

While self-care is important throughout all stages of our life, we believe it can be very easy to put yourself (and your relationship) on the backburner when you're planning a wedding. And since planning a wedding can be so emotionally stressful and taxing, there's never been a better time to start making time for "you".   We talked about: Planning Non-Wedding Time Post-Wedding Blues Maintaining p...

There are a lot of emotions you may expect to feel once you get engaged and start planning your wedding, but guilt may not be top of mind. Yet, it's so easy to feel guilt in MANY areas as you go through the process. In this episode, we discuss some areas you may be feeling guilt and some ways to help you through it. Brought to you by Casper: Save $50 off your mattress purchase at caspertrial.com/r...

It's another bonus episode of Dear Dans, where we take your questions and answer them in five minutes or less. Today's listener asks "How do we include our dogs in our wedding day?" and Danielle shares her thoughts.   This week's question: How do we include our dogs in our wedding day? “I was wondering if you had any advice on incorporating pups into the wedding day? Our ceremony will be in a chur...

Investing in a great wedding photographer is a great start to achieving amazing photos of your wedding day, but we're sharing ten tips that you can do to get the MOST out of your wedding photography investment.   We talked about: Thinking about what you’re wearing when you’re getting ready First Looks Planning enough time for portraits Making a Family Formal list and discussing it with your photog...

It's another bonus episode of Dear Dans, where we take your questions and answer them in five minutes or less. Today's listener asks "Is it appropriate to ask for discounts from vendors? If so, how?" and Danielle shares her thoughts.   This week's question: Is it appropriate to ask for discounts from vendors? “Is it appropriate to ask for discounts from vendors? If so, how? (ie. free advertising,...

Planning a wedding can obviously add a lot of stress and overwhelming emotions to your already full plate. But when you add the feeling of PRESSURE from your friends, family, loved ones and vendors, it can take that stress to a whole other level. Join us as we chat about some pressures to expect and maybe how to work through them.   We talked about: Pressures to have a “big” wedding Pressures to h...

We're so excited to have the fantastic and wonderful celebrant, Lois Heckman, on today's episode to chat with us about wedding ceremonies, ceremony ideas, religious and non-religious traditions, incorporating children, programs and more. Thanks to our sponsor for today's episode: Manly Bands - use code RINGONIT to save 15% at checkout.   We talked about: How to choose your officiant Certain legali...

It's another bonus episode of Dear Dans, where we take your questions and answer them in five minutes or less. Today's listener asks "Is it rude not to give a plus one?" and Danielle breaks it down. For bonus points, we also included a handy response if you opt NOT to invite someone and they ask you about it.   This week's question: Is It Rude Not To Give A Plus One? “My fiancé and I are getting m...

In today's episode, we talk through some common wedding myths and bust them WIDE open. We talk about guest lists, personalities, attire, budget and more. Thank you to our sponsor, Manly Bands! Save 15% off your order when you use the code 'RINGONIT' at checkout.   We talked about: How the “average cost” of a wedding should affect you The pressure of your wedding day being the BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE...

Surprise! We're popping into your feeds totally off-schedule to bring you a new segment of the podcast we're calling "Dear Dans". Where we take the questions you send to us and answer them in a bonus, mini-episode of five minutes or less. This week's question is "How Do I Tell A Vendor 'No'?" and Dan passes along some great advice that anyone can benefit from! This week's question: How do I tell a...

This may be a shorter episode but it is PACKED with some easy-to-digest and easy-to-apply knowledge for hosting a great event. If you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this is a perfect way to break it all down and re-focus your planning.   We talked about: The Four Fundamentals to Hosting a Great Event Tips on getting creative and thinking outside the box with each “fundamental”   Links mentioned...

We are BACK for Season 4 and really, really excited to share some helpful tips on Engagement Sessions. We discuss what they are, when they should be done, some benefits and misconceptions, and of course, tips for making the most of your engagement session!   We talked about: What are Engagement Sessions When should you have your engagement session Some benefits of doing an engagement session Commo...

Holy moly, it's the end of Season Three and we've got another AWESOME Q&A episode coming your way! Thank you to everyone who sent in your questions and for bringing such killer questions to the table. We also have a fun announcement and give the launch date for SEASON FOUR!   We talked about: What to do if you’re not having a sit-down dinner What to do if your partner does/doesn’t want a wedding w...

This is the second-to-last episode of Season Three and it's a doozy! We're talking about wedding planning stress. What the common causes of wedding planning stress are, ways to work through it and some ideas on being proactive to avoid it. We talked about: How money contributes to stress of planning a wedding Worrying about pleasing everyone Danielle's Four Keys to a "Successful" Event What to do...

It's episode 034 and we're talking about some TOUGH questions and conversations that you should have with your venue. Whether you're just starting to search for the perfect location, or if you're just weeks away from the big day, you'll want to give this episode a listen and make sure you are asking ALLLL the right questions! Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode: The Knotty Tie Co. ( www...

In episode 33, we talk about some popular American wedding traditions and why you should or shouldn't consider them for your wedding. We obviously talk about WHY we like or dislike certain traditions and go through some alternatives that may be better suited for you.   We talked about: Should your Dad walk you down the aisle? Some alternatives to Parents Dances The Garter and Bouquet toss – and wh...

We are NEVER ones to say what you "must" do for your wedding, but there are some common things that couples look back on and wish they'd done differently. In episode 32, we talk through the top 15 wedding regrets couples have and discuss why you may or may not want to do them for your wedding. We talked about: The vendors that couples wish they had hired Woes on wedding budgets and priorities The...

Whether you're tasked with providing every drop of alcohol for your wedding, or just need to decipher between doing a cash bar or open bar, this episode dives into the world of booze when it comes to wedding planning. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Knotty Tie Co. ( www.knottytie.com/ring ).   We talked about: Cash Bars vs. Open Bars Full Bars vs. Limited Bars Signature Drinks Beer/Wine Only...