The We Do Collective

A client called recently asking for something that's becoming more and more common: an intimate ceremony with 20 guests on one day, and a full celebration with everyone else on another. It sounds indulgent. It's actually one of the smartest ways to plan a wedding right now — and it isn't new. In this episode, Fallon breaks down the deconstructed wedding: what it is, where it actually comes from, a...

Today we're breaking down one of the most foundational (and most misunderstood) parts of your wedding: the rental order. Fallon walks you through exactly what to rent from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception to after-party—and where she always tells clients to splurge (spoiler: it starts with the chair). You'll learn who's actually responsible for your rentals—the venue, the caterer...

It's peak wedding season and Fallon is squeezing this episode in between client calls — but she's not skipping the good stuff. In this one, she breaks down what European destination wedding venues actually cost, with real numbers. You'll hear: • Her venue-search process — how she goes from hundreds of options down to a final five • The exact spreadsheet columns she uses to track venues...

In honor of Juneteenth, Fallon is sharing the wedding vendors she calls first for almost every single project — the creatives who just happen to be Black, Brown, queer, and at the absolute top of their craft. This isn't a checklist episode. It's a love letter to the people whose excellence, worldview, and over-delivery have shaped the way Fallon's weddings look and feel for years. In t...

Thinking about hiring a wedding planner but not sure if it's worth it? Or convinced you can do it yourself and just want to make sure? Either way, this episode is for you. Fallon breaks down what a wedding planner actually does from the moment you hire them to the moment you say "I do" — and it's a lot more than picking flowers and making phone calls. She gets honest about who re...

Wedding planning hitting a wall? You're not alone. In this episode, Fallon answers six listener questions covering the stuff no one warns you about — from navigating serious burnout with eight months still to go, to what you should actually be reading before signing a big non-refundable venue contract. Fallon also gets into the bridal party conversation nobody wants to have (spoiler: keep it s...

This week, Fallon is doing something a little different. With no questions in the inbox (yet!), she went out and found the questions nearlyweds are asking everywhere right now — the forums, the wedding groups, the surveys, the late-night group chats — and she's answering all five as if they came straight from a listener. In this episode, Fallon tackles: Should you use AI to plan your wedding?...

The run of show goes by many names — wedding timeline, production schedule, master itinerary — but no matter what you call it, it's the document that holds every moving piece of your wedding day together. In this episode, Fallon pulls back the curtain on her exact process for building a run of show from scratch. You'll learn: Why the run of show always starts with your venue contract (and...

You signed the venue contract, saw "liability insurance required," and panicked-Googled. Same. In this episode, Fallon sits down with Meagan Phillips — wedding specialist with The Wedding Protector Plan, former wedding planner of 12 years, and program administrator for one of the largest wedding insurance providers in the country — to finally demystify wedding insurance. We break down th...

Today I'm walking you through exactly how I approach wedding design — from the very first site visit all the way through florals, linens, tabletop, lighting, and the day-of details that pull it all together. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by Pinterest, paralyzed by color choices, or unsure how to communicate your vision to vendors, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the framework I...

You've got $150,000 and 100 guests. The Pinterest boards are full of half-million-dollar weddings, and you're starting to wonder if your budget is even realistic. It is. And in this episode, I'm walking you through exactly how to make it work. I'm breaking down every line item — venue, catering, flowers, photography, lighting, rentals, stationery, and all the hidden costs no one ta...

Fresh off a wedding weekend in LA, Fallon is pulling back the curtain on all the little details that tend to slip through the cracks — even with a planner on site. If you're deep in wedding planning and want the kind of insider wisdom that only comes from years of being in the room, this one's for you. In this episode, Fallon covers: Who guests should actually call on the wedding weekend (...

Planning a destination wedding at a hotel? In this episode of The We Do Collective, wedding planner Fallon Carter breaks down everything you need to know before signing on the dotted line — from building your venue shortlist and doing outreach, to what to look for on a site visit and how to negotiate your contract. Fallon covers how to assess room rates and hidden fees, which hotel contacts actual...

Episode Overview Wedding ceremonies are the reason we're all there — so why do they keep getting pushed to the back burner? Fallon makes the case for giving your ceremony the attention it deserves, and walks through everything you need to plan one that actually has soul. Topics Covered 1. What kind of ceremony do you want? The first question to answer — with your partner, early in the planning...

In this episode of The We Do Collective , Fallon takes you behind the scenes of a wedding in Quimper, Brittany, France. With 120 guests, a French groom, an American bride, this celebration was full of love, culture, and lessons learned. From language barriers and family logistics to rain plans and vendor management, Fallon shares what went beautifully and what she’d do differently. Learn why havin...

In this episode of The We Do Collective, Fallon Carter shares a behind-the-scenes recap of a Paris wedding she recently planned at Hôtel d’Évreux on Place Vendôme. With only two months to pull everything together, Fallon walks through the challenges and wins—from managing guest logistics and unexpected timing issues to navigating French catering rules and clunky transitions. She breaks down what w...

In this episode of The We Do Collective , Fallon Carter is joined by the incomparable Selina Howard, founder of Vainglorious Brides , to dive deep into the art of bridal styling. From celebrity weddings to destination weekends in the South of France, Selina has curated looks that are both iconic and deeply personal. They chat about: 👰🏾‍♀️ What a bridal stylist actually does (and why you need one...

Photographer Amy Anaiz doesn’t just take beautiful pictures — she tells layered, intentional stories through light, movement, and emotion. In this episode, Fallon sits down with the artist behind the lens to talk about: • What couples think they want vs. what actually works • How to manage wedding day expectations • Tips for working with large wedding parties + outfit changes • Amy’s lighting phil...

On this week’s episode of The We Do Collective , Fallon Carter takes you behind the scenes of a summer wedding at Dover Hall in Virginia — and it was anything but smooth sailing. From navigating sound setups across four different spaces to managing a large wedding party in 95-degree Southern humidity (with a surprise thunderstorm!), Fallon shares candid reflections, lessons learned, and the moment...

Planning a wedding in a raw space sounds dreamy—until you realize you’re basically building a venue from scratch. In this solo episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of Emma & Tucker’s wedding: a beautiful hilltop celebration filled with joy, logistics, and a whole lot of lessons. From vendor meals that missed the mark to managing sound between toasts and band breaks, I’m sharing the real d...

On this episode of The We Do Collective , we’re joined by the brilliant Dami of By Dami Studios — a stationer, designer, and creative visionary behind some of the most unforgettable wedding branding and gifting moments. From custom invitations to curated welcome gifts, Dami shares how she transforms paper and print into personal storytelling. We dive into how to brand your wedding from the ground...

In this episode of The We Do Collective, Fallon sits down with fine art wedding photographer Alicia Rinka to explore the magic behind the lens. From how she got started to what she wishes couples knew about decor, portraits, and the photography process, Alicia shares her artistic approach to capturing weddings around the world. We talk about how to feel confident in front of the camera, how to nav...

In this episode of The We Do Collective , Fallon sits down with one of her favorite floral artists — Drew Rios of Rogue & Fox — to talk about florals that speak . Known for her unexpected and emotionally driven approach to design, Drew shares how her upbringing shaped her floral philosophy, why installations are more than just big moments, and how real storytelling starts with how flowers make...

Hey friends—I’m back! I took a little break to plan some beautiful weddings in France, and now that I’ve returned, I wanted to hop on and share a few things I’ve learned. In this quick solo episode, I’m talking about the key differences between French and American weddings—and what that means for anyone planning a destination celebration. From currency conversions and staffing surprises to the slo...

What if your guestbook could talk back? In this episode of The We Do Collective , we chat with the founders of After The Tone — the wedding voicemail guestbook that’s changing how couples capture memories. We dig into their journey from idea to launch, how they navigated early challenges, and the heartwarming messages that keep them inspired. Whether you’re deep in wedding planning or just love a...