Wedded: The Wedding Planner Podcast

This week, take a peek inside our wedding day emergency kits! Find out what we carry, whether we charge our clients for use, and how chalk has saved the day on more than one occasion. Plus, we’ll tell you which items we use the most so you can stock your kit accordingly. Let’s go! Discussed in This Episode: Scout Bags: https://www.scoutbags.com GoGirl: https://www.go-girl.com Our Episode With Carr...

On-site event coordinators, support staff, assistants...no matter what term you use, your wedding team is a major key to your success. We’re discussing how many staff members you need, what roles they play, and what to do about destination weddings. Bonus: can you invite guests to the ceremony and not the reception? Find out now. Discussed in This Episode: Emergency Day-Of Needs Visit Our Website:...

“Hang” out with us as we talk about ceiling treatments and installations...see what we did there?! Whether you’re working with a tent, barn, or traditional venue, learn how to freshen up a space—and all the factors you need to consider. Hint: make sure your motorized lifts are charged! Discussed in This Episode: Shannon’s Butterfly Installation Venue Planning Master Kit Visit Our Website: https://...

We sat down with fine art cake maker Jasmine Rae to discuss defining her signature style, how she tells a story with cakes, and why she sometimes “just needs to get ugly” when decorating! Plus, we’re tackling what to do if someone uses your photos without credit...eeek! Discussed in This Episode: Jasmine Rae Cakes San Francisco Art & Film for Teens Visit Our Website: https://www. WeddedPodcast.com...

Curious how to find wedding planners to work with as a vendor (and vice versa)? You’re in luck, Wedheads! We’re sharing our priceless tips on how to get your foot in the door, how to reach out, and how to make sure you’re a match. Plus, we’re weighing the pros and cons behind using your own name when naming your company! Discussed in This Episode: Engage Summits Visit Our Website: https://www. Wed...

This week, it’s a battle of the coasts. Are you Team West Coast Wedding Timeline or Team East Coast Wedding Timeline? (Did you even know they’re wildly different?!) We’re going head-to-head with cocktail reception food, first dance times, cake cutting traditions and more. Don’t miss it! Discussed in This Episode: Floor Planner ( www. Floorplanner.com ) Merri ( www. Merri.com ) Visit Our Website: h...

The woman, the myth, the legend. Mindy Weiss tells us about writing her iconic wedding planning book, work from home struggles (hello, nosy neighbors), growing her event planning firm, and even reveals her worst personality trait! As she puts it, if her life were a Netflix show it would “definitely [be] a comedy.” Chock full of wisdom, this is an episode you do not want to miss! Discussed in This...

When you say you’re a wedding planner, that can mean SO many different things. In this episode, we’re breaking down the six main types of planners, from day-of coordinators to full service planners & designers. Let us help you decide your niche! Plus, score tips on how to beat the heat during summer weddings. Discussed in This Episode: - Aman Resorts ( www. Aman.com ) Visit Our Website: https://ww...

Whether you start with a color scheme (like Tracy) or a mood board (like Shannon), if you’re providing design consulting services your design plan needs to start somewhere! On this week's episode of Wedded we are breaking down the entire process. Stay tuned to learn about everything from what type of photos to include and how many options to present, to how keywords can help you bring it all toget...

Join us as we sit down with Jose Villa, one of the most influential wedding photographers of our time! The mastermind that captured epic events like Justin and Hailey Bieber’s wedding talks how a great photog can elevate your wedding business, how to keep everything running on time and even best practices for a photo-worthy cake cutting. Discussed in This Episode: Jose Villa ( www. JoseVilla.com )...

Let’s face it: the majority of clients haven’t had a vision for their wedding from the time they were kids. So, we’re sharing tips on how to get to know their style—even when they don’t know it themselves! We also reveal how we feel about Pinterest inspo and whether or not to raise your prices to attract a higher clientele. Don’t miss this! Discussed in This Episode: Design Workbook (coming soon t...

Let’s chat sales calls. We’re talking about what info we ask clients upfront, whether to discuss budget right away, and red flags that you’re not a fit for a couple—even how to get off the phone with them. Plus, we answer a listener question about how to market your new wedding business. We might’ve even accidentally flagged the CIA...but you’ll just have to listen to find out how! Episode sponsor...

There’s way more to wedding fashion than just wearing white...Today we’re joined by the incredible Carrie Goldberg, Founder of Luxury Styling Firm CLG Creative. We chat about all things bridal styling and how a stylist can help give your client that editorial edge they’ve always dreamed of. Plus, Carrie shares a few things she’d never tackle a wedding without, which, trust us, you won’t want to mi...

The power of relationships is real—especially in the wedding industry. Here’s our #1 pro tip: don’t underestimate the power of referrals. You could grow your business exponentially from being in good graces with fellow vendors, especially venues, through referrals. Tune-in to today’s episode to find our what our secret sauce is to getting onto a venues’ list of preferred planners—Don’t worry...you...

Caviar tastings? Free international getaways? Luxurious. Navigating family drama? Taking the blame for things you can’t control? Not so much...In today’s episode we dish on all the glamorous and not-so glamorous parts of being a wedding planner. Plus, if you’ve been on the cusp of taking the plunge into the wedding world, tune in for some words of wisdom that may be those notes of encouragement yo...

Hey there wed-heads! Yes, it’s our first episode and we’ve already coined a name for our wedding planning pro community...Tune in to today’s episode to get to know Trace and Shannon, hear about how ‘Wedded: The Wedding Planning Podcast’ came to be (spoiler alert—‘Plancake The Podcast’ didn’t quite make the cut, despite our love for a good food pun) and dive right into tips and tricks that will hel...