The Wedding Duo: A Wedding Planning Podcast

If you want to learn everything you can about choosing your wedding venue, who better to talk to than someone who has owned one for 12 years? We were excited to chat with Kristin Voss, the owner of a gorgeous venue here in Texas, where she shared some very important things to consider when choosing your venue. We talk more about:  What to ask when visiting a venue Red flags to watch out for What t...

After a beautiful ceremony, a delicious dinner, and before your guests (and the photographer) start filtering out, there’s one more thing you want to capture. . . your final send-off! But what should your send-off look like? Is rice too old-fashioned? Are sparklers too dangerous? Do we need the photographer to be here the whole night just for one last picture? Today we talk about all of this and m...

Which sounds better, a new toaster, or a gondola ride in Venice? In this episode, we sit down with our guest Sara Margulis, CEO of Honeyfund, a company that expanded the way we think about wedding registries. Rather than limiting your guests to new towels and kitchenware, Honeyfund lets them show their love and support by contributing to experiences on your honeymoon—and more! We talk more about: ...

Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of deciding who should be in your wedding party? You're not alone! In this week's episode of the Wedding Duo Podcast, we're demystifying the process and giving you the inside scoop on the top 5 things to consider when selecting your bridesmaids and groomsmen. From navigating sensitive relationships to finding the right balance, we're here to...

If you’re looking for a sign, here it is: it may be time to think about how signage can improve your wedding! Wedding signage is a topic that’s very easy to overlook, but don’t discount its importance. Beyond just decoration, signs are an important tool for keeping your guests informed and your event free of confusion. We talk more about: Places and events where you may want a sign Tips for how yo...

You’re freshly engaged— so first off, congratulations! Second off, you might be wondering where to even start looking for vendors. You’ve heard of these events called wedding fairs and open houses, but you’re not quite sure what to expect—or what the difference between the two even is! In this episode, we’ll help you figure out what to expect from these events and how to get the most out of them....

What music to play at your wedding is a very personal choice. But if “Here Comes the Bride” doesn’t feel quite right for you, it can be hard to choose what the right songs would be. Luckily, we offer just the thing to help you decide: our Music Planner! In this episode, we’ll help guide you through and help you figure out how to make your wedding sound like YOU. We talk more about: Our favorite so...

Wedding venues can be a costly line item in the budget. You might think, "do we really need to shell out all that cash? Or couldn’t we just hold it on uncle Dave’s property and save the money?” That may be an option, but there’s some things you may want to consider first before deciding whether the hard work and trouble of a backyard wedding is gonna be worth the savings (which might not be a...

This is a controversial topic for many, but it’s an important one to discuss. Should you or should you not allow kids at your wedding? Everyone is going to have an opinion about what you should do, so it’s really important to put your blinders on and really focus on what your vision is for your special day! The good news is that we have some great tips for ways to keep kids entertained at your wed...

Need help planning the details of your wedding ceremony? Overwhelmed with wanting a meaningful ceremony but don’t want to share personal vows in front of a crowd? Don’t worry! We’ve got an episode full of wedding ceremony tips and tricks, PLUS A SPECIAL OFFER, just for you!  In this episode, we chat with special guest, Victoria Wick, founder of Something New Ceremonies . She is a wedding ceremony...

A few weeks ago, we asked our Instagram followers to send us their biggest wedding planning questions and boy did you guys deliver! So in this episode of the Wedding Duo podcast, we are answering 5 really great questions that will help make your wedding planning decisions a little easier.  We cover:  IMPORTANT planning things to consider for a backyard wedding Whether or not you “have” to have a b...

Need ideas for your wedding guest book? We’ve got you covered!  Your wedding guest book is something that you can get really creative with! Whether you put a new spin on a traditional book or do something completely unique and out of the box, your wedding guest book makes for a special keepsake. So in this episode, we are sharing some fun and creative things we’ve seen couples do for their guest b...

Welcome back to part 2 of our TikTok live wedding planning Q&A! Tune in to listen to more great questions asked by our followers. We cover a wide range of topics in this replay and if you have a question that you’d like us to answer, come join us for our live event this Wednesday!  We cover:  Even more song suggestions!  Table layouts Involving more family members in your ceremony The benefits...

If you follow us on TikTok, you know that every week we do Wedding Wednesday where we go live and answer all your wedding planning questions! Each week we get so many amazing questions so we wanted to share them with you! Check out part 1 of one of our most recent TikTok lives - we might be answering a question that you have!  We share:  Loads of song suggestions for different dances and different...

How long you need to plan your wedding all depends on what you want. There are no hard and fast rules on how long you need to plan your wedding BUT, if you have a specific vision in mind for your wedding, you want to be realistic on what will be available and how quickly everything will be able to come together. In this episode, we are going over the pros and cons of a short engagement vs. a long...

Want to write your own wedding vows but don’t know where to start? Then this episode is for you!  Tanya Pushkin is The Vow Whisperer. After her second wedding in 2019, she realized how difficult it can be for some people to express how they feel in words. Since then she has helped hundreds of couples write their vows and gain the confidence to share them aloud. As a former actress, she also coache...

Your wedding may be the biggest event you plan in your entire life. And with such a big event on your hands, you want to make sure the day runs smoothly! Planning the wedding is stressful enough, and you don’t want your big day to be filled with stress and anxiety because you're running 45-minutes behind schedule and you can tell guests are starting to get antsy. It’s natural for big events l...

A key factor to having an unforgettable wedding is having a killer playlist! From pre-ceremony to final send-off, the music is what sets the tone, enhances the moment, and carries you through. Just like the soundtrack to your favorite movie or broadway play, the music at your wedding can have the same effect. Making the sweet moments sweeter and the happy moments happier. But to really make an imp...

Social media can be extremely valuable. It’s an excellent resource for inspiration from vendors and other couples. But there’s another side to it. As a bride-to-be, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with pressure to create the most beautiful and over-the-top event anyone has ever seen! Especially with such easy access to popular wedding trends. So for as helpful as social media can be for wedding plan...

Most people are aware that there are full-scale wedding planners that you can hire to help you plan your wedding, but. . . it’s expensive. And if it’s not in your budget to hire that kind of service, you may feel like your only other option is to DIY. But did you know that there’s another way you can work with a professional wedding planner for a fraction of the cost? Enter Virtual Planning! The p...

Welcome to The Wedding Duo’s list of Love ‘em or Hate ‘em!  There are some very specific things that couples are either all in on. . . or . . . wouldn’t be caught dead having at their wedding, and we’re spilling the tea. Tune in to find out where we stand together and where we’re a house divided! The heat is on! BUT DON’T FORGET, this is your day! So don’t let anyone talk you into something you do...

Some of the best (and most fun!) parts about wedding planning is touring the venues, going dress shopping, and pinning color palettes on Pinterest! But what doesn’t get talked about enough is all the stress and pressure that comes along with it. Especially if you are simultaneously in the process of buying your first home, graduating from college, or expecting a baby!  So in this episode we’re tal...

When you want answers, you gotta go to the top! And that’s exactly what we did.  On this episode of The Wedding Duo Podcast, we sat down with the one and only Kate Dear! Known on the internet as The Venue CEO, Kate is the owner of Maryland’s most authentic and unique celebration spaces. Choosing your wedding venue is one of the most important parts of the wedding planning process! So we got all th...

There are so many ways you can customize parts of your wedding to really showcase (and celebrate!) your personalities as a couple. But one area where a lot of couples get stuck is figuring out what to do during the ceremony to give it a little more character and substance. Well wonder no more because in this episode, we’re sharing a list of some of our favorite unity ceremonies to incorporate into...

As professional wedding vendors, we get A LOT of questions! The entire wedding planning process involves making one decision after another (and there’s a lot of decisions to be made!) There’s logistical questions, like what time should the wedding start and how long do you need to get ready beforehand. And there’s also those style and personality questions, like choosing your music, designing your...