The Complete Wedding Planning Podcast

Photography is a key service couples look for in the search for wedding vendors, and most consider the pictures from their wedding day one of the top 2-3 things prioritized. Ari Reynolds joins to discuss posing tips, candid approaches, and how to make sure you love your photos. How much is a Chicago wedding photographer and we do we get in terms of services? Let's take a closer look.

The local wedding show is the best way to kick the wedding planning into 5th gear. Tara and Josh share tips for the best bridal show experience.

The bachelorette party is the perfect time to get the ladies together for a pamper day, good brunch, wild weekend…or ALL of the above. Get the best ideas for your bachelorette party that you ladies will love , listen to Amy Schwartz and Amanda Nowak with Misty for this conversation.

The bachelor party has been shown in cinema countless times. In this episode we dig into the truth about what happens at one of these events. Adam McNeill is the guest for this discussion.

The Knot named March 1 National Wedding Planning Day. Complete Weddings + Events celebrated with a panel discussion for all our wedding planning couples. Please visit us at CompleteWeDo.com to learn how we can make your day awesome!! You + Us = Better Together!! See the video version here YouTube .

Happy National Wedding Planning Day!! Bringing your vision to life from your decor to lighting so you can wow your guests is more than just researching ideas. From Pinterest to Instagram inspiration is everywhere so join us as we bring you some helpful tips on how to execute your ideas. We are presented by COMPLETE Weddings and Events, your leading provider of Photo, Video, DJ, Photo Booth, Lighti...

Happy National Wedding Planning Day!! Photo Booth allows you to cherish a keepsake involving all your guests having a great time at your wedding. So let loose, grab a prop and strike a pose while listening in on our thoughts on if a Photo Booth should be a must for your wedding. We are presented by COMPLETE Weddings and Events, your leading provider of Photo, Video, DJ, Photo Booth, Lighting and C...

Happy National Wedding Planning Day!! Ah the soundtrack to your most perfect day, music is all you need right?!? Here at Complete we believe your DJ is more than a playlist, they help coordinate your plan and keep your crowd living in the moment. Take a listen to learn more. We are presented by COMPLETE Weddings and Events, your leading provider of Photo, Video, DJ, Photo Booth, Lighting and Coord...

Happy National Wedding Planning Day!! Video captures the live emotion of your wedding day, the shaky voice during your vows, the cheers of your official announcement of husband and wife, the shot of your dress spinning on the dance floor, and well who can forget that best man speech. Don’t regret not having a video, take a listen why! We are presented by COMPLETE Weddings and Events, your leading...

Happy National Wedding Planning Day!! Photography is not only a yes for your wedding day it is a must and hiring a professional is the right decision! Join us to hear all about the photo experience and preparation that comes into play when getting those perfect shots. We are presented by COMPLETE Weddings and Events, your leading provider of Photo, Video, DJ, Photo Booth, Lighting and Coordination...

Happy National Wedding Planning Day!! Imagine being stress free on your wedding day with a drink in your hand and feet on the dance floor. All the details are handled, everyone in their place, and YOU ARE MARRIED! Now listen to learn how this can all become a reality! We are presented by COMPLETE Weddings and Events, your leading provider of Photo, Video, DJ, Photo Booth, Lighting and Coordination...

The 5th and final part of our budget and finance series. Adam Purcell from Re/Max Realty 100 joins to talk about the steps to take when buying a home. He recommends starting with the finances before the internet search, walks through simple ways to set your budget, and describes the PITI (principle, insurance, taxes, yearly interest) to make sure all costs are properly captured. Visit Adam and oth...

Location is an important, early detail to address when planning a wedding, and by this we mean geography. There are traditional options such as pick the hometown of the couple or their current residence. But there are also more exotic options in destination weddings. Then there is the best of both worlds: The Wisconsin Dells. The Dells allow the escape from home without the passport requirement, w...

The 4th of our 5 part finance series. Ryan and Maggie Sparke rejoin the show as personal finance experts to discuss the long term planning engaged couples should be considering. Wedding planning requires some deep financial conversations, and offers a good avenue for couples to look at their finances on a greater level. This conversation is based around thinking about and planning for the future.

The 3rd of our 5 part finance series. You have set the pool of total money and put together a budget for the wedding. This discussion with wedding coordinator, Misty Kingsley, focuses on the places to maximize the budget. We talk about setting the top priorities and then looking for places to save.

The second of our 5 part finance series.  You have set the pool of total money available for the wedding.  This discussion with wedding coordinator, Tara Grubb, focuses on the process of setting the budget for specific services.  We talk about starting with the guest list, setting priorities, and planning for the unexpected.

The first of our 5 part finance series. The first step in building good budget is determining the amount of money you have to spend. Adam Purcell, wedding industry vet and personal finance expert joins to discuss. We talk effective process and communication protocol when setting the wedding planning money pool.

Wedding day music is an important part of the soundtrack for your life. Picture yourself on a dance floor a year, 5, 10, 25, or even 50 years down the road. What is the song you want to be dancing to with the love of your life? Blane Howard, Nashville based singer, song writer who has written a perfect wedding song is the guest to discuss the perfect first dance. Visit him at blanehoward.com and f...

The big day is set and fast approaching, and you have your vision. But you also have an army of people behind you with ideas for your wedding, and you can't just ignore them all. Today we are going to talk about taking a step back, having a personal reflection, and driving the necessary communication with a goal of answering the important question: who are you wedding planning for?

We are talking about a big wedding day decision. Specifically whether or not to include certain family members in the festivities - your fur babies.

The ceremony is one of the biggest decisions of a wedding day. Deciding between a religious or secular ceremony may be very easy for some couples as they consider traditions, personal beliefs and even family wishes. But for some couples this ends up being the first big life decision they make together. The discussion is with Catholic Deacon, John, and Officiant, Paul. We talk about customs, prepar...

Guests are Libbi Venable from Complete Weddings and Events of St. Louis and Kayla Airy, a bride from Omaha.  2020 and Covid have caused the need for flexibility of plans.  We discuss moving wedding dates  from both a vendor and bride perspective.

We take a trip down memory lane with the big milestones of 1 year, 5 years, 10 years, and 25 years Couples representing each of these anniversaries talk about what it was like to plan a wedding, where they were in the order of friends and family, and how to deal with the potential liabilities at the party. Stories include worrying about puns at an Irish wedding, dealing with the nerves as the best...

Music is a must at any good party. Do you go with a band or DJ when planning a wedding? This subject is discussed with band leader, Kris and DJ, Anthony. We talk benefits, planning, considerations, kicking out wedding parties, and bringing grandma back to life.

Insight to the advantages of the multi-service vendor. Discussion is with Misty from Complete Weddings and Events and Tasha from Vital Image. We talk collaboration, putting the couple first, and medical emergencies at weddings.