Put A Ring On It: The Wedding Planning Podcast

We've all heard of a "shotgun" wedding, but are there benefits to having a longer or shorter engagement? We talk through the pros and cons of each in this episode of Put A Ring On It. Special thanks to our sponsor Knotty Tie Co ( http://www.knottytie.com/ring )!!   We talked about: The pros and cons of having a long or short engagement How your personality might be better for one or the other Help...

We're so excited to have travel expert, Jennifer Doncsecz of VIP Vacations ( http://www.vacationsbyvip.com/ ) on today's episode to talk all about Destination Weddings. We discuss some good travel spots, what it's like working with a travel agency and some super-smart tips that you do NOT want to miss. Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Knotty Tie Co! ( https://www.knottytie.com/ring...

In this week's episode, we're talking about location. Specifically venues and whether it's better for you to have your wedding all in one location, or if you should spread it out over a few different places. We talk about pros and cons and some tips to help with it all. Special thanks to our sponsor: Knotty Tie Co ( www.knottytie.com/ring ) and don't forget to join us on Facebook ( www.facebook.co...

Ok, guys. This episode might not seem like a "hoot", but we promise it's FULL of helpful info when it comes to signing on the dotted line. We talk about the purpose of vendor contracts, what to look for, how to negotiate and what to do if things just don't work out. Special thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Tacboard ( www.tacboard.com/ring ) and Knotty Tie Co. ( www.knottytie.com/ring ). Di...

In this episode we talk about the purpose of your wedding rehearsal, how to run one efficiently and with ease, as well as different options for having a fun rehearsal dinner to kick off your wedding festivities. We also talk about how long you should factor for your rehearsal, and one of the BIGGEST reasons why rehearsals go longer than expected (so you can avoid it). Special thanks to our sponsor...

We're back for Season Three of the Put A Ring On It podcast and we're kicking off the season talking about all the wedding trends we're seeing come (and go) for 2017 and 2018 weddings. Special thanks to our sponsors Knotty Tie Co. ( www.knottytie.com/ring ) and TacBoard ( www.tacboard.com/ring )!   We talked about: Guest list sizes Non-Gender-Specific Wedding Party Traditions and New Traditions De...

It’s the last episode of Season Two and we’re talking about the BEST questions to ask your photographer, videographer, band and/or DJ for your wedding. Don’t forget to  sign up for our newsletter  to get the full list of these questions – broken down by vendor – written out for you!   We talked about: General questions to ask your vendors as you decide who you want to work with for your wedding Sp...

Danielle Wen of Lace and Liberty joins Put A Ring On It to talk about her mix-and-match wedding separates and Try-At-Home system for busy brides who want a custom experience.   About Lace and Liberty:   Lace & Liberty was conceived for women who want to feel stunning on their wedding day in a dress that truly reflects her beauty, confidence and personal style. They offer an experience like no othe...

Bridezilla: A person who was a “completely normal” human being until they became a bride/groom and suddenly lost their dang mind. In today’s episode, we talk about why these Bridezilla feelings tend to surface and some ways to work through them, based on your personality.   We talked about: What is a Bridezilla What to do when things don’t go right with pros/vendors What to do when things don’t go...

Last season, we dedicated an entire episode to  “Owning Your Wedding Budget”  and this season, we wanted to dive into it a bit further. We dive into what a “budget wedding” means and break down some tips to save some major dough.   We talked about: Who should and shouldn’t have a “wedding budget” The term “budget wedding” What happens when your budget is lower than the average in your area Unique...

It's the twentieth episode of Put A Ring On It and with the holidays around the corner, we're in a sharing mood. Join us as we tell some of our deepest secrets about the wedding industry and our roles on your wedding day.   We talked about: What we won’t do for you on the wedding day How much you’ll hear about after the wedding The whole point of Engagement Sessions How we feel about your wedding...

In this episode, we're talking about "green" weddings. Not so much the color GREEN, but finding ways to reduce or eliminate your footprint while planning your wedding. Also, Dan has found the male equivalent of yoga pants, folks.   We talked about: What is a “green” wedding? Why you should consider having a green wedding Reducing your guest list Sourcing local goods and services Paper product alte...

Weddings can bring out the good, the bad and the ugly in people. And when it comes to family, there's usually no holding back. Dan and Danielle talk about dealing with parents, in-laws, siblings, best friends and more - and the key takeaway is: You are NOT alone.   We talked about: Dealing with Parents Parents that are not supportive or refuse to be a part of your wedding In-Laws Jealous siblings,...

Much like getting a Brazilian wax, planning a backyard wedding is not for the faint of heart. Get some priceless tips and ways to prepare for your backyard wedding on this week's episode of Put A Ring On It, the wedding planning podcast with Daniel Moyer and Danielle Pasternak.   We talked about: Questions to ask yourself before agreeing to have a “Backyard Wedding” Where you should start when pla...

In this sixteenth episode of Put A Ring On It, we talk about the pros and cons of using social media when it comes to your wedding. What to do, what not to do, and some unique trends for you to think about for your nuptials.   We talked about: To hashtag or not to hashtag Where your hashtag should go,  if  you have one Using social media tools to organize your guest experience A new trend in weddi...

The "post-wedding blues" are something that Dan and Danielle are incredibly passionate about discussing. So many couples and individuals experience these feelings following their wedding and they decided to have an open, honest and transparent conversation about what to expect and how to avoid it.   We want you to know: We’re not psychiatrists or psychologists. We’re sharing this information just...

This episode is inspired by a recent segment on The Today Show. Reporter Jeff Rossen opens the segment by telling its listeners that “experts” say there’s a secret wedding tax that vendors are applying to markup the cost of their products and/or services. Dan and Danielle talk through this concept and break down why it’s pretty much “bull”.   Links mentioned: Rossen Reports: “Is the Wedding Markup...

Season Two of Put A Ring On It is officially launching next Tuesday, September 13th. In the meantime, we wanted to share some Fun Facts from Season One including snippets from each of our favorite episodes, as well as some topics and stories that we'll bring to you for Season Two.   Links mentioned: Danielle’s favorite episode: Q&A (#012) Dan’s favorite episode: How To Be A Great Groom (#009) Send...

Wah wah... it's the final episode of Season one! Dan and Danielle are bringing you the Top 15 Wedding Planning questions that they received from listeners throughout the season. They cover everything from the best tools to use, how many guests you should invite, dealing with +1's and more.   We talked about: How many guests you should invite if your venue has a “max” Should you  feed your pros  at...

It's the second to last episode of season one of Put A Ring On It and in this show we're talking about your wedding budget. We share our personal experiences, how to budget, how to negotiate with your pros, and much more.    We talked about: Our personal experiences with setting a budget and what happens The extra amount you should plan for for any miscellaneous items of your budget and what those...

We have hit DOUBLE DIGITS for season one of the Put A Ring On It podcast!! In this week’s episode, we talked about having an unplugged wedding. We broke down WHAT an unplugged wedding is, WHY you should or shouldn't have one and HOW to have one.   We talked about: First, we’re not saying that all weddings should be unplugged, and we’re especially not saying that yours should be We broke down what...

It’s episode 009 of  Put A Ring On It  Podcast with Daniel Moyer and Danielle Pasternak. This episode is one focusing on “Great Grooms” – from ways to get involved in the planning process to the wedding day, we talk about specific and general ideas to help you kick some Groom-butt.   We talked about: Be a TEAM player Speak up about what matters to you Concede what’s important but still have an opi...

Welcome to episode 008 of Put A Ring On It Podcast with Daniel Moyer and Danielle Pasternak. This episode is an action-packed one focused on using Pinterest to plan your wedding. We talked about having secret vs. public boards (and which is better) plus what it means to have a shared board. We also dove in to talk more about using Pinterest for good vs. evil including what NOT to pin, copying thin...

Welcome to episode 007 of Put A Ring On It Podcast. Today's episode dives right in with Liz Susong, of Catalyst Wedding Co., a community for wedding disrupters, creators, and critics alike. During our chat, Liz talks about some of her pet-peeves in traditional wedding magazines and blogs, some distractions she sees couples face, styled shoots and more. Also, Danielle tears up a bit in this one. "T...

It’s the sixth full episode of Put A Ring On It Podcast. We are BEYOND humbled to have Kathryn Hamm, publisher of  GayWeddings.com , talking with us about same-sex weddings and reinterpreting what you see in the blogs and magazines in the wedding world. She helps to break down the core of wedding planning, ways you can personalize your wedding day, and how to be more inclusive of all communities....