Wedding Planning Podcast

Tune in for the most common wedding weekend planning mistakes I see couples make as they formulate the details of a multi-day, multi-event wedding celebration. In this episode, we highlight 6 common planning mistakes, including: Feeling intimidated by the COST of hosting multiple events, Trying to accommodate ALL of your guests perfectly (spoiler alert - it's not possible, so don't even try!) Failing to consider the endless creative possibilities for food & drinks before committing to an overpriced & underwhelming caterer, Not communicating clearly with your guests before, during, and after your wedding weekend experience, Getting OVERWHELMED and losing sight of your most important priorities, Relying on a DOC to organize and manage things that are not actually their responsibility Today's highlighted planning mistakes come from couples who I've worked with inside Wedding Weekend By Design, my 6-STEP PLANNING FRAMEWORK that's incredibly easy to follow, and works with any budget, any timeline, and any hosting format. For a limited time, Wedding Weekend by Design is available to Apple Premium Subscribers - for FREE! To access the full planning package, simply subscribe to WPP Premium in your Apple Podcast feed. Not an Apple user? No problem. Head to weddingweekend.co for all the details. Inside WWBD, I'll show you exactly how to: Design your master schedule, Budget for various events & pre-parties, Find the best venue to fit your vision, Uncover creative options & workarounds for food & drinks, Get and stay organized, and make an airtight communication plan, And you'll even have access to sample wedding weekend schedules & menus so that you can get inspired by what other couples have done! I can't wait to see you inside Wedding Weekend By Design! Cheers, Kara

Over the course of 11 YEARS in the wedding industry, I've seen literally thousands of weddings unfold ... and all of them together have given me the priceless gift of HINDSIGHT. In wedding planning, hindsight is literally a super power - so I've packaged mine up to share with you in today's brand new show featuring your Wedding Weekend planning questions! We're going to unpack, decode, and get to the bottom of your questions, including: How should we go about offering onsite cabins / rooms to guests in an order that makes sense? We're torn between 2 very different "wedding weekend" visions - how do we decide? What are some tips for trying to pace events so we don't feel overwhelmed? My fiance and I have totally different visions for how to stock our own bar. He wants to basically recreate a top-shelf situation with all the liquors and mixers, and I see more of a simplistic set up of beer, wine, maybe a signature cocktail. Your thoughts? How can I get over feeling like we need to please everyone? Today's highlighted questions come from couples who have followed Wedding Weekend By Design, my 6-STEP PLANNING FRAMEWORK that's incredibly easy to follow, and works with any budget, any timeline, and any hosting format. For a limited time, Wedding Weekend by Design is available to Apple Premium Subscribers - for FREE! To access the full planning package, simply subscribe to WPP Premium in your Apple Podcast feed. Not an Apple user? No problem. Head to weddingweekend.co for all the details. Inside WWBD, I'll show you exactly how to: Design your master schedule, Budget for various events & pre-parties, Find the best venue to fit your vision, Uncover creative options & workarounds for food & drinks, Get and stay organized, and make an airtight communication plan, And you'll even have access to sample wedding weekend schedules & menus so that you can get inspired by what other couples have done! I can't wait to see you inside Wedding Weekend By Design! Cheers, Kara

I'm willing to bet that you've heard from all your newlywed friends & family that their wedding day "came and went in the blink of an eye." The beautiful news is that your wedding celebration doesn't have to RUSH BY IN A TOTAL BLUR. Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, I'm bringing on a very special guest to share the details of exactly how she designed a wedding celebration that left her saying this: "I always get to look back and say that it was the most incredible 4 days of my life." To go along with our conversation today, I'm incredibly excited to introduce Wedding Weekend by Design, a digital planning package that walks you through a simple, 6-step framework to designing your perfect wedding weekend celebration ... ... so that when we flash forward a few months, you're echoing what Kate just said - and not left feeling like you missed out, and it was all over in the blink of an eye. For a limited time, Wedding Weekend by Design is available to Apple Premium Subscribers - for FREE! To access the full planning package, simply subscribe to WPP Premium in your Apple Podcast feed. Not an Apple user? No problem. Head to weddingweekend.co for all the details. The intuitive planning framework inside WWBD is designed to proactively steer you clear of the mistakes I see couples make over & over again, so that you can design your entire wedding weekend with CONFIDENCE + EASE. You'll enjoy a 6-STEP PLANNING FRAMEWORK that's incredibly easy to follow, and works with any budget, any timeline, and any hosting format. I'll show you exactly how to: Design your master schedule, Budget for various events & pre-parties, Find the best venue to fit your vision, Uncover creative options & workarounds for food & drinks, Get and stay organized, and make an airtight communication plan, And you'll even have access to sample wedding weekend schedules & menus so that you can get inspired by what other couples have done. I can't wait to see you there! Cheers, Kara

Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we're exploring your top wedding questions, including: Ideal number of wedding party members / pro's & con's of larger vs. smaller group? What are your thoughts on doing a first look vs. waiting for the more traditional moment when I walk down the aisle? Inviting kids to the wedding - does it have to be "all or nothing?" Babysitting options? OK to assign seats for the ceremony? Divorced parents on my side and want to keep them separated. Including family & friends who want to help, but I don't really know what to ask them to do. What are some easy items to delegate? Etiquette involved w/ planning at the same time as my close friend? Things are already overlapping and I'm feeling really frustrated What's the actual cost difference between hosting a wedding on a weekday vs. a weekend? Submit your wedding planning questions anytime by visiting weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact Talk soon! Kara

They say hindsight is 20/20, and today on the Wedding Planning Podcast I'm sharing the top money spending regrets that married couples have. It's really easy to get swept up in dozens of "must-have's" during your engagement - but after today's episode, you'll think twice about these wedding expenses. Questions or topics you'd like to hear more on? Please be in touch! weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact Talk soon, Kara

My inbox is full of your wedding planning questions, including: Are wedding fairs worth the time? How to pick a DJ? No idea where to start! My dress is very heavy, with a dramatic long train. Should I consider a separate reception dress for dancing? >>> My fave site for reception party dresses >>> Lulus.com What are your thoughts on a NYE wedding? We love the symbolism of beginning our lives together at the start of a new year, but the logistics of actually planning for NYE seems hard. Struggling with creating a core wedding vision and building out from there. I feel like we have so many ideas, but none of them are cohesive or go together. Is there an easy place to start that I am simply missing? What's a quick list of things to prioritize when shopping for venues? What are "hidden fees" to look out for with any venue or vendors? How do I specify number of people invited to the wedding when addressing the invitation envelope? >>> Be in touch anytime with your wedding questions by visiting weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact Talk soon! Kara

Creating a simple, info-packed WEDDING WEBSITE is the easiest, most hassle free way to easily share information with your wedding guests. Join me today for a detailed wedding planning workshop on exactly how to create an amazing wedding website - zero technical skills required! To get started, choose your wedding website design from an incredible community of independent artists & designers when you visit Minted Weddings. FREE Minted wedding websites include all the tools you need to get started, and you'll even receive a $50 credit towards your wedding stationery when you visit www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/website. In today's show, we're covering what to include on your website, what not to include, and lots of priceless details on how to leverage this incredible tool to MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER over the coming months. I also have a really fun & interactive extension of your website that will make connecting with your guests a breeze between now & wedding day. Even if you've already got a wedding website up & running, I hope you'll stick around for today's conversation - I have lots of important website elements to share that many couples miss, and I want you to be able to leverage your wedding website to your FULL ADVANTAGE over the next few months ... making your life easier, and of course, your guests' lives easier as well! A quick outline of what we're going to cover in today's meeting: Home Page Events Travel & Accommodations FAQ Page Your Story Wedding Party RSVP Details Links to your registry & don't miss my BONUS TIP for keeping in close contact with your wedding guests throughout the coming months via a private Facebook Group! Here's a link that explains exactly how to set one up.

Affordable & beautiful Save the Date announcements and wedding invitations - how hard can that be?? Well, if you've spent 3 hours on a Saturday getting lost down the rabbit hole of 9 different wedding invitation websites, then you know that finding a practical solution that fits your style and your budget is much easier said than done. Today I'm sharing a complete guide to wedding stationery, from Save the Dates to invitations. We'll even review all of those mysterious extras like fancy paper type, additional enclosures, wax seals, envelope liners, and more. And if you're on a budget and looking to keep your invites as minimal and affordable as possible, I've got some exclusive listener savings to share totaling over $300! See below for links & resources. LINKS + SPECIAL OFFERS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW: 25% off Save the Date announcements >>> weddingplanningpodcast.co/minted 830+ Wedding Invitations w/ matching website, Save the Dates, QR code & extras >>> weddingplanningpodcast.co/invite $50 stationery credit to use towards your save the dates and / or invitations when you create a wedding website >>> weddingplanningpodcast.co/website Redeem your FREE Wedding Invitation Sample Kit here

This week, I have an inbox full of your wedding flower questions to share! I also put together a list of the top wedding flower mistakes that I see couples make, to further help guide you to "DIY wedding flower SUCCESS". Today we're reviewing: How much should 5 relatively simple bouquets cost? I'm being quoted over $1200, which feels so ridiculous. Visiting a flower farm to pick stems w/ my bridal party - how early should we pick & arrange them so that they are still fresh? How much time should we allocate to making the bouquets & centerpieces in the day or two before the wedding? Downsides to ordering flowers online? Considering Costco but the prices seem too good to be true We definitely want to do flower bouquets for me & bridesmaid and a simple flower on the guys' jacket, but do you have any ideas for creative centerpieces that are more affordable than flowers? From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with BriteCo. Visit brite.co/wedpod for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered! Additional resources mentioned in today's episode: Wedding Flowers by Season Wholesale Flowers from COSTCO Wholesale Flowers from FIFTY FLOWERS

Wedding flowers are high on the list of things that couples rate "not very" to "not at all" important to them. So why spend thousands of dollars on elaborate, professional floral centerpieces and bouquets? There are so many simple, beautiful & affordable alternatives - Today I have an 5-part formula for you to follow so that you can have beautiful, top quality flowers ... for an affordable price tag. And the tips I'm sharing today don't have to be just for your wedding - you can use the same guidelines for any event, including engagement party, bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, or any special event you'll host between now & your wedding, and even beyond. Tune in and explore exactly how you can maximize the QUALITY AND VALUE of your wedding flowers using 5 simple guidelines. PS: From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with BriteCo. Visit brite.co/wedpod for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered! RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW: Bulk Florals & Arrangements from Costco Wedding Flowers by Season Find a flower warehouse / wholesaler near you! Simply search, "floral wholesaler near me" In San Diego? Here's my favorite flower / decor wholesaler

Get ready for a fun show today! Here's a road map of where we're going: I have a recap of my brother-in-law's 3/30/25 wedding in Rochester, MI. I'll share what was amazing, a detailed rundown of the venue / flow of events, how they took advantage of cost-saving opportunities, their solution to kids at the wedding, and lots more valueble takeaways! I also have an inbox full of your questions on everything from: How to blend "nostalgic elements" into our wedding celebration? Responding to requests to invite more people (ew) Managing pre-wedding stress Proactively planning how to spend our time throughtout our wedding weekend In the Detroit Metro area, and looking for an amazing venue? We LOVED it: Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, MI Be in touch with your wedding questions and / or show requests anytime by visiting weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact. Talk soon! PS: From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with BriteCo. Visit brite.co/wedpod for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered!

Creating your wedding reception seating chart can QUICKLY become one of wedding planning's biggest pains. Between crazy family members, divorces, step-parents, hook-up's gone wrong, introverts, extroverts and lots of alcohol - your seating chart can quickly begin to feel like a jigsaw puzzle from hell. This week on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we're going to review some easy tips & tactics for designing your reception seating chart. Simple stuff that will ease the pain, and take this task from dreaded to done! Resources & links from today's show: Find helpful online seating chart tool recommendations here, Search "wedding seating chart" on Etsy for lots of custom options, "Do It Yourself" seating chart signs here, Browse KVW custom place card holders here, And enjoy tons of creative seating chart ideas on this Pinterest board. A special THANK YOU to this week's show sponsors: From your engagement ring to your wedding day, you can protect your most cherished memories with BriteCo. Visit brite.co/wedpod for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing that you're covered!

Get answers to all of your wedding cake + dessert questions in today's show! From everything to researching bakeries, booking cake tastings, hidden fees to be aware of, unique dessert alternatives, and budget-friendly cost saving tips, we're covering it all in today's sugar-coated show. Links mentioned in our convo: The complete blog post for today's show is linked here >>> weddingplanningpodcast.co/cake TLC rounded up a group of experts to share the most popular wedding cake flavor combos for last year, and here's a complete "sampling" of their list. CAKE TOPPERS on Etsy that are customizable, simple, and super affordable, Browse thousands of beautiful SUGAR FLOWER DECORATIONS from independent business owners on Etsy Best way to save the top layer for our one year anniversary? Here's a link to a very simple "cake saver" from Amazon. 30 Delicious Alternatives to Traditional Wedding Cake A special thank you to today's show sponsors: Affiliate shopping links from Amazon & Etsy support the show at no additional cost to you - thank you for your clicks! Enjoy early access to ad-free episodes each week when you subscribe to WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST PREMIUM in Apple Podcasts. Get professional help planning your dream honeymoon when you email [email protected] . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your honeymoon OR $200 off your destination wedding.

The cost of food & drinks can be a huge source of frustration when planning your wedding. I can't tell you how many messages I get from couples who are utterly horrified by the per person fee for dinner & drinks - and rightfully so! Today we're going to explore setting up your own appetizer spread, and I think you'll be blown away by the savings ... yes, up to 85% off the cost of a traditional wedding caterer. Tune in for my detailed roadmap to appetizer / happy hour menu planning, shopping, and setting it all up. We'll review how much to buy, where to shop, and what you can expect the total price tag to be for TWO different sample menu options. We even cover the details that are often overlooked, so that your plan is airtight and nothing is missed. Even if you are using a more traditional caterer for the main meal, doing your own appetizer spread is a wonderful way to customize the offering, UP the quality, AND save a ton of money. What's not to love? Not allowed to bring outside food into your venue? This process for setting up a beautiful appetizer spread is also perfect for your bridal shower, welcome party, rehearsal dinner, or any other party you host in the future. Be sure to bookmark it, and share this episode with a friend who's helping you plan! Enjoy the full blog post: www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/cheese Discover endless cocktail hour inspiration! https://www.pinterest.com/karasvinwedding/wedding-cocktail-hour/ A very special thank you to today's show sponsors: Enjoy early access to ad-free episodes each week when you subscribe to WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST PREMIUM in Apple Podcasts. Get professional help planning your dream honeymoon when you email [email protected] . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your honeymoon OR $200 off your destination wedding!

This week on the Wedding Planning Podcast, tune in for my thoughts on some high-stakes wedding planning situations, including: Addressing communication issues with your fiance and fostering a spirit of compromise, Pro's & con's of a blank space venue with more versus less "do it yourself" requirements, Competing visions for stocking our bar, Ideal timing for our ceremony, We're having trouble conceptualizing our venue layout / floor plan ... what's the best way to approach setting up our tables & dance floor? Submit your wedding questions anytime by visiting our website >>> weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact Book a 1-on-1 Wedding Strategy Call to get all of your questions answered AND a written recap of actionable next-steps - in just 30 minutes! PS - A special THANK YOU to this week's show sponsors, who made this free weekly episode possible: Enjoy early access to ad-free episodes each week when you subscribe to WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST PREMIUM in Apple Podcasts. Get professional help planning your dream honeymoon when you email [email protected] . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your booking.

Get ready for a jam-packed Wedding Q&A show, full of your planning questions & concerns! Here's a sampling of what's on the menu this week: How much alcohol to buy? >>> click here for one of my favorite hosting tools ever (and tune in to my full answer for lots more helpful tips on the topic!) What can we expect for the price of flowers? Who pays for the bridal shower, & should I offer to help? >>> click here for blog post "Practical Bridal Shower Gift Ideas" Fiance doesn't want any wedding party at all, but I do. How to proceed? Rehearsal dinner options are way too expensive. Advice on making it more affordable? Should we hire a babysitter for our reception? Do we have to seat wedding party members with their dates? SUBMIT YOUR WEDDING QUESTIONS HERE. YES, it's totally annonymous, YES I really want to hear from you, and no - I won't use your name or voice on the show! Thanks for being here, and we'll meet again next week! Cheers, Kara PS - An EXTRA special thank you for supporting today's show sponsors! It's time to forget overpriced, unhealthy, and time-consuming takeout! Head to factormeals.com/wedding50 and use code wedding50 to get 50% off your first box and 2 free wellness shots per box while subscription is active. Get professional help planning your dream honeymoon when you email [email protected] . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your honeymoon OR $200 off your destination wedding!

Join thousands of INTENTIONAL + JOYFUL engaged couples who know that the wedding celebration of their dreams is possible ... even if right now, planning an entire wedding feels a *little bit* overwhelming! Be sure to hit FOLLOW wherever you listen, and each Wednesday you'll enjoy a FREE, down-to-earth + straight-to-the-point wedding planning "meeting" where we explore everything from: Hidden TIME + MONEY + STRESS savers, Decoding the complex process of researching + hiring your team of IDEAL VENDORS, Identifying + incorporating your top VALUES into your celebration, Muting the noise + remaining laser-focused on a SMART PLANNING STRATEGY, ENHANCING YOUR RELATIONSHIP with your partner, your family + your loved ones, Monthly "Ask Anything" opportunities with your host, Kara And so much MORE! I have an open door and love to hear your wedding questions, stories, thoughts & suggestions for upcoming episodes! You can be in touch anytime by visiting weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact And speaking of our website, it's a great place to find past episode recaps, and special offers from our tight-knit community of incredible show sponsors. They literally make these free shows possible, and by supporting them, you are supporting your favorite wedding planning podcast, for which I am incredibly grateful. If you'd like to go beyond the free weekly episodes and book a personalized 1-on-1 call, you can explore lots of flexible and affordable options by clicking here. I know that you have literally millions of choices when it comes to online wedding planning content, and it's a huge honor to be a part of such a special time in your lives. A huge congratulations on your engagement, and I can't wait to get started in the next episode!

On the fence about hiring a WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER? You're certainly not alone. In my experience, videography is probably the number one item that engaged couples are undecided about. It's no doubt a big investment, and a huge topic to unpack - so today I have an expert special guest to help us do just that. Today we're joined by Ken Foster, who is a lead shooter for Shutter and Sound. Shutter and Sound is a very small group of filmmakers dedicated to turning your big day into a work of art. They help you relive the tremble in your partner's voice, the joyous applause, or that unexpected dance move during the reception. It's all there, woven into a high-end film that's uniquely yours. Tune in to the full show for an Ultimate Guide to Wedding Videography, and learn why 98% of married couples recommend having a video of your wedding day: We're on the fence - how to decide if we should hire a videographer How I hired a videographer for my own wedding (at the 11th hour!) Benefits of videography vs. still photography Budgeting, packages, and pricing Research tips for finding the perfect videographer Wedding videography package options Biggest mistakes & complaints couples have about videography How to prepare for being in front of the camera The MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO on your wedding day Budgeting intentionally and honoring your personal priorities as you plan And for those wondering about locations: Shutter & Sound has 14 major U.S. cities covered, including spots like Boston, New York, L.A. and D.C. Plus, they're all about adventure, and are more than willing to travel for your big day. Simply visit shutterandsound.com, explore their beautiful website including detailed pricing information and sample videos, and be in touch via email with the "Contact Us" link. Cheers to you & a beautiful wedding celebration!

There's a really common misunderstanding in "wedding planning world" that doing things yourself is always a good way to save money. I get it - in some situations, you might have more time than money, and a cheap & easy DIY project makes perfect sense. I bet if you think back, you can remember a time when "doing it yourself" was NOT the answer. We have to be careful in drawing the line between a few manageable, simple wedding projects that make perfect sense, and biting off more than you can chew. Otherwise, you risk finding yourself in a spot of pure overwhelm and chaos months into wedding planning, and I don't wish that upon anyone! On today's show, we're going to explore 8 important considerations and red flags to carefully consider when hosting your wedding at a residential property like a backyard or a rental home. Our conversation today is a perfect lesson in creating boundaries as you plan between what you can realistically handle yourself, what should be left to a paid professional, and how to rearrange your priorities if you're stuck feeling like the cheapest possible DIY route is your only option. (spoiler alert - it's not!!!) A special thank you to today's show sponsors: There are just 6 easy steps to planning an unforgettable wedding weekend experience. Access the proven formula when you visit weddingweekend.co. Check out beautiful wedding bands from our friends at brilliantearth.com. Get professional help planning your dream honeymoon when you email [email protected] . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your honeymoon OR $200 off your destination wedding!

Today's BONUS WEDDING Q&A show is designed to show you exactly how to have all the wedding things that are most important to you, regardless of how much money you actually have in the bank. Sounds pretty amazing, right??? Let's face it, you're overwhelmed & struggling with your wedding budget if any one, two, or maybe even three of these sound familiar: If you get a pit in your stomach even thinking about your wedding budget (let alone talking about it). If you're constantly worried about how much everything is going to cost, and looking for ways to save as much money as possible - or, even worse, you're sweeping the whole money convo under the rug, trying not to even think about it. You're wondering how on earth your wedding can live up to the pictures we're bombarded with on social media and big wedding websites. And if you're drinking wine with your dog or your cat and in total despair because everything is way more expensive than you ever imagined it would be ... ... then you my friend are a walking case of budget stress and overwhelm, and we can't have you going through life these next few months shouldering all of that! This level of anxiety not only creates toxic stress in your daily life that's bad for your physical health, but it's also going to suck the fun out of your engagement - and it doesn't have to be that way. Yes, weddings cost money, but by ignoring your financial situation you're setting yourselves up to be that couple a year from now who went waaaayyyy over budget, who had to use wedding gift money to pay off credit cards, and who - although they might not admit it to anyone out loud - looks back and realizes that in hindsight, there's a whole laundry list of things that were completely unnecessary. (I have a story about this to share, coming up in one of our questions for today.) Living in a place of overwhelm and judging yourself & your wedding decisions against staged photos and strangers on the internet isn't serving anyone. There are some very powerful shifts that I can offer to lift you up to a place where you confront your wedding budget head on - that's the convo we had last week on Wednesday, in our Wedding Budget Workshop. You have the hard conversations, you've seen in black and white how much money you're working with, you commit to your priorities, and then it's DONE. And that's the point where you can move on to a more joyful place where choosing a photographer and a venue and a dress is FUN because you're not constantly worried about how much it's gonna cost. You KNOW you have enough money to cover your top priorities, it doesn't matter if it's going to look like the wedding you saw on tik tok this morning. This is where you can confidently invest in your priorities, tune out and say NO to the stuff that's not important to you, and you're not even gonna recognize that girl who was alone and crying with her dog because everything is just too expensive and too overwhelming. It's time for a NEW WAY to create your dream wedding celebration, where YOU, your values, and your priorities are at the center of every single decision you make from now until your wedding day, & beyond. So let's say goodbye to unrealistic, staged images on Pinterest of weddings in the forest that cost $32,000 - in decorations alone. It's time to tune out overhyped social media accounts that are pushing the $72 billion dollar wedding industry's agenda. Here on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we say NO to the wedding industry's priorities, and we say yes to a more fulfilled engagement season that starts with YOU. SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS! What's on your mind? Get your specific questions answered when you sign up for a FREE 3-DAY TRIAL of my revolutionary digital wedding planning package, The VAULT. Details at www.wedpodcast.com FREE ENGAGEMENT STARTER KIT BONUS SERIES Redeem at allnew.wedding There's an ALL NEW WAY to plan your dream wedding ... ... and you won't find it on any free wedding checklist or generic planning timeline. In the FREE Engagement Starter Kit BONUS SERIES, we unlock exactly how to align your WEDDING PRIORITIES with your PLANNING STRATEGY, so that you can confidently design an unforgettable wedding celebration - minus the crushing stress & overwhelm felt by so many engaged couples. SIGN UP TODAY for this incredibly valuable (totally free!) 4-day wedding planning workshop by visiting allnew.wedding

This week's episode of the Wedding Planning Podcast is a collection of wedding questions & situations submitted by members of my digital wedding planning package​, The VAULT.​ Membership includes the priceless benefit of submitting your wedding questions for feature on these monthly "Ask Me Anything" shows, and this week we're discussing in detail: The particulars of ELOPING Shopping seasonal sales for great deals on wedding stuff (Etsy sales are EVERYWHERE right now!) To airbrush, or not to airbrush? Addressing STD's and invitations, Pricing within a vendor contract, Should we DIY the music? How did you decide when to have children? And, more! Monthly membership to The VAULT also includes a weekly bonus "off the record" chat where we can connect behind-the-scenes, and go deeper into select wedding topics covered in the free weekly shows. Enjoy TWO featured OFF THE RECORD bonus shows when you sign up for a free 3-day trial​ of The VAULT. There are zero contracts, no pre-payments or obligation, and you're free to cancel anytime ... although I certainly hope you'll recognize the value in this revolutionary, ALL NEW WAY to plan your dream wedding, and that we can continue the journey together! Cheers to you & your dream wedding celebration, Kara PS - Thank you for supporting today's show sponsors: Take advantage of FREE honeymoon planning services for your all-inclusive, cruise, or exotic honeymoon AND get $50 off when you book! Simply email [email protected] to get started. Check these guys out at Generation Tux and use promo code within today's episode for 10% off the entire groom's party AND a free groom's tux w/ 5 paid party members.

This week's episode of the Wedding Planning Podcast is a collection of wedding questions & situations submitted by members of my digital wedding planning package​, The VAULT.​ Membership includes the priceless benefit of submitting your wedding questions for feature on these monthly Q&A shows, and this week we're discussing in detail: Should we bother creating a seating chart? How much alcohol should we buy for 100 guests? Are "drink tickets" rude? Budgeting for dress alterations Details on FREE honeymoon planning services for your all-inclusive, cruise, or exotic honeymoon AND get $50 off when you book! (Simply email [email protected] to get started.) Pros to an unplugged ceremony & tips for communicating your expectations to guests And so much more! Monthly membership to The VAULT also includes a weekly bonus "off the record" chat where we can connect behind-the-scenes, and go deeper into select wedding topics covered in the free weekly shows. Enjoy TWO featured OFF THE RECORD bonus shows when you sign up for a free 3-day trial​ of The VAULT. There are zero contracts, no pre-payments or obligation, and you're free to cancel anytime ... although I certainly hope you'll recognize the value in this revolutionary, ALL NEW WAY to plan your dream wedding, and that we can continue the journey together! Cheers to you & your dream wedding celebration, Kara

This week's episode of the Wedding Planning Podcast is a collection of wedding questions & situations submitted by members of my digital wedding planning package​, The VAULT.​ Membership includes the priceless benefit of submitting your wedding questions for feature on these monthly Q&A shows, and this week we're discussing in detail: DIY Invitations - is this really a good way to save money? (If you're interested in HIGHER quality, much MORE for your $$$ and VERY similar end-game pricing, I'd recommend Minted Weddings) Processional - order, traditions, substitutions (detailed article >>> Processional Order) Online bridesmaid dress shopping (including my very recent personal experience & recommendations >>> azazie.com), A brief COVID update, And last but certainly not least, managing disagreeable vendors.​ Monthly membership to The VAULT also includes a weekly bonus "off the record" chat where we can connect behind-the-scenes, and go deeper into select wedding topics covered in the free weekly shows. The latest TWO featured OFF THE RECORD bonus shows are available to you for a sneak peek when you sign up for a free 3-day trial​ of The VAULT. There are zero contracts, no pre-payments or obligation, and you're free to cancel anytime ... although I certainly hope you'll recognize the value in this revolutionary, ALL NEW WAY to plan your dream wedding, and that we can continue the journey together! Cheers to you & your dream wedding celebration, Kara PS - Thank you for supporting this week's show sponsors: Is your happiness suffering in these insanely stressful times? Connect with your Better Help professional counselor today and save 10% off your first month. Take advantage of FREE honeymoon planning services for your all-inclusive, cruise, or exotic honeymoon AND get $50 off when you book! Simply email [email protected] to get started.