The Planner's Edit with Desirée Adams: A Podcast for Wedding Planners and Pros (FKA Ask the Planner)

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Hello! If you’re listening to this episode on its re-cast date, Happy Boxing Day! Yesterday was Christmas here in the United States and today’s episode is a recast of a previous episode from Season 2. We’re re-casting today’s episode because it’s still very relevant - Hi, it’s a wedding planning podcast and today’s episode talks about what to do when you get engag...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Your wedding is full of many events leading up to and during the wedding weekend. You’ve got the bachelor/bachelorette parties, engagement parties, and countless photo ops with you, your partner, and the new ring. And at the wedding, in addition to the wedding, you have the rehearsal dinner or welcome party (or both) a bridal luncheon or a grooms’ luncheon for the...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline If you’re recently engaged and are at the start of your wedding planning journey, you may be wondering what timeline you should follow when booking your wedding vendors. You might be asking: Should we book the wedding venue or the wedding planner first? When should we book the photographer? Should we book the band or DJ first or the caterer? Well definitely in the...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Regardless of when or where you’re taking your honeymoon,  you’ve probably started dreaming about where to go. But before you make any more honeymoon plans - or even wedding plans - make sure you listen to today’s episode to hear a true jet setter’s tips on how to maximize your wedding planning to have the most amazing getaway possible.  And if you’re a wedding pr...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline If you're planning a wedding, you've probably already searched for a wedding budget template. Because, let's be honest, no one wants to make that up on their own! If you're looking for help on your wedding budget, you've probably wondered: What is the ideal budget for a wedding? How do I make a wedding budget checklist? What categories sho...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re talking about the magic and beauty of custom suiting. I confess, I didn’t know much about custom tailored suits until I became a wedding planner. But now that I’ve discovered them, I’m obsessed and want to share it with all of you. Today we’re diving into the details of custom tailored suits - who is it good for, why you might want to consider having a...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Have you invited your family and friends to be members of your wedding party yet? If not, today’s episode is for you. In this episode, I wanted to make a case for a smaller wedding party. As a luxury wedding planner in Upstate NY, I always love to see trends unfold in real-time and of course, have an opinion on them. Over the last two years, couples have naturally...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline In this episode, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about wedding budgeting with my guest Renee Sabo of Urban Soiree. HIGHLIGHTS FOR EPISODE 72:  Meet Renee Sabo [04:07] How do couples build a realistic budget for their wedding? [07:56] What should a well-rounded wedding budget include? [10:30] What items should couples wait to book? [18:04] Advice for wh...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Happy Halloween! Today’s episode is a special Halloween edition. I’m sharing wedding HORROR stories - from real weddings. Not only are they going to make you cringe and be happy you weren’t there, but we’re also going to give you some tips to make sure you avoid this at your wedding. EPISODE [71] HIGHLIGHTS:  The candles that almost caused a fire. (Horror Story #1...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Now that Season 3 is here, I know we may have some new listeners, so I wanted to revisit a topic that is arguably one of the most important elements when planning your wedding - Picking your wedding Venue. In this episode,  I’m joined by Courtney and Dana of Anthem House, a team of planners with a combined experience of 50+ years based in North Carolina. They have...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline In today’s episode, I’m covering 6 must-have details for your wedding website - including tips from what I often see missed. Your wedding invitations, and by extension your wedding website, is one of your guests’ first impressions into your heirloom occasion - your wedding day - so it’s worth a little extra effort to get just right. At least, that’s my opinion as...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline I am tackling the question: Should you plan your wedding for 2023 or 2024? If you are feeling panicked and that you have to book your wedding vendors right away OR you feel like you want to just wait until 2024 to make sure you don’t have to stress, this post is for you. Whether you’re newly engaged or have been engaged a while, I’m going to share with you exactly...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline One of the biggest requests for episode topics was design tips, so in today’s episode, I’m going to give you the top 5 tools I use to put together the color story of a wedding design. So if you’re engaged and want to uplevel your wedding design, or your a wedding planner wondering how I put together the beautiful color palettes in my wedding designs, today’s episo...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Elopements, Courthouse ceremonies, or intimate weddings while may not be the most traditional route, can be a GREAT option for those who want to keep their celebration small.  Plus,  let's face it, big wedding celebrations are simply not for everyone.  Smaller weddings can have a ton of perks that can make your ceremony all the more meaningful. At the end of...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today is another blog sharing with you some of my signature wedding cocktails for every season. Plus, these are all from real life couples weddings that can attest to these crowd pleasing beverages… EPISODE [65] HIGHLIGHTS:  Signature Cocktails To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:  Life update! [06:15] What mak...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline EPISODE 64 HIGHLIGHTS:  What the Heck Does a Wedding Planner Do at the Wedding? To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:  Personal Update - Cocktails! [8:14] Day before wedding [09:30] Friday morning  [09:56] Cocktail hour [13:09] Day of Wedding [17:15] Ceremony [32:54] Aftermath of the wedding [45:55] Episode reca...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline There’s more to your wedding than just tables and chairs. So today I’m going to give you a thorough wedding rentals checklist of the things you’ve probably thought of but also several other things that may not even be on your radar. So today we’re going to talk about 4 main kinds of rentals: Ceremony Tabletop Tables and Chairs Lounge and Furniture Equipment  I’m e...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline It is not easy trying to put emotions into writing, ESPECIALLY when you know that writing will be spoken in front of a crowd of people.  Wedding vows and speeches are daunting for anyone, but they do not have to be! If you are engaged, and nervous about writing your vows, OR you are a performing a wedding speech for the bride and groom, this blog post is for you....

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Whether you’re a couple about to get married or you’re a wedding planner, you would probably love to find a template for your wedding seating chart to make the table assignments process easier and stress-free. If so, you may be wondering: Where can I download a template for my wedding seating chart? How do I assign the table assignments in my wedding seating chart...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re discussing a topic that’s usually not talked about until it’s too late: Wedding or Romance Scams . Yes, there are obvious signs of a scammer. For example, someone asking you to wire them money without a contract or someone emailing you out of the blue from a sketchy email. But oftentimes these individuals are much craftier and you have no idea of the s...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Wedding season is upon us and if you’re starting to think about what supplies and last-minute items you’re going to need for your actual wedding day, this post is for you. Today, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes peek at my day-of wedding emergency kit. It might be a little weird, but I really love my supply kit. It's been a lifesaver at so many weddings, an...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re talking about how to make your wedding more sustainable, and environmentally friendly.  Being eco-friendly is becoming more and more important for couples and consumers.  Especially with the most recent push for conservation efforts, it’s so important to be mindful of the greener alternatives made available.  If you're looking to get started on yo...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline There is SO MUCH that you need to keep in mind at your wedding tasting. Not just choosing what food you like best.  You also have to be aware of other factors like the allergies and dietary restrictions of your guests. An average wedding will include Show flow/ the pacing, the order of events, etc.  Hors D'oeuvres (pick 3-5, depending on contract and pricing)...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re talking about wedding dress trends for 2022! I’m so excited to talk to you about this today. It’s a really fun topic for brides-to-be, and really anyone who is interested in wedding fashion and trends. If you found this article, you might be asking yourself: What are brides wearing in 2022? Are wedding veils out for 2022? What dresses are in style for...

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re interviewing another one of my favorite couples of 2021. And this couple I worked with for two whole years because they postponed their wedding from 2020 to 2021.  They’re a favorite couple of mine because they’re super fun, put their complete trust in me, and totally leaned into what makes them unique and different to truly personalize their day.  If...