Planners— are you tired of spinning your wheels with inefficient systems? Couples— have you ever wondered how you could plan your wedding more effortlessly? Today we are breaking down all of our Core System tools and how you can prevent yourself from wasting time and making mistakes by employing them! Plus, a big update on the status of Wedded! Visit Our Website: https://www.WeddedPodcast.com Grab Our Freebies And Planning Tools: www.WeddedShop.com Email Us All Of Your Questions and Comments: Questions@WeddedPodcast.com Find Us On Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddedpodcast ..read more

Get ready to dive into the nitty-gritty of vendor contracts! Today we are sharing valuable tips on establishing clear and open communication channels throughout the negotiation process. Discover our favorite strategies for requesting discounts, understanding pricing structures, and finding areas where costs can be adjusted without compromising quality. Plus, one listener asks how to approach launching a luxury wedding planning business within a city geared toward a lower-priced market. Visit Our Website: https://www.WeddedPodcast.com Grab Our Freebies And Planning Tools: www.WeddedShop.com ..read more

For those who have never been in a scenario where a vendor cancels at the last minute or simply doesn’t show up on the wedding day, consider yourself one of the lucky ones! Handling this type of situation can feel overwhelming and stressful, especially for a crucial vendor for your clients’ celebrations…Fear not, because we’re sharing our tips for how to avoid such situations (spoiler alert: having a contingency plan in place is key) and pivot plans quickly, if needed. PLUS: One to-be-wed listener asks for advice on what colors are best for the Mother of the Bride’s attire. Discussed in this ..read more

Wondering what you and your on-site team should wear to your upcoming events? We’ve got you covered—Tune in this week for our tips on determining the best dress code for you and your team, and how appropriate on-site attire can actually impact future client bookings! PLUS: One listener asks about how, and how much, to include the couple’s parents and in-laws in the planning process. Discussed in This Episode: Old Navy (https://oldnavy.gap.com) Banana Republic (https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com) Zara (https://www.zara.com/us/) Visit Our Website:https://www.WeddedPodcast.com Grab ..read more

Wedding season has wrapped, so what should you do with this time off from in-person events?! Well wed-heads, we’re so glad you asked! This week we’re dishing out our best practices for reflecting on the prior year and using the off-season to plan ahead for the one ahead in order to ensure it’ll be your best one yet! PLUS: We answer one listener’s question regarding what fields to include on their online inquiry form. Discussed in The Episode: - Uber (https://www.uber.com) - Wedded Episode: 7 Life-Saving Tips to Prevent the Burnout Blues (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wedded-the-wedding ..read more

This week, we’re talking about one of our favorite topics…finances! More specifically, we discuss those big budget items that couples either forget about or are shocked to find out what they actually cost, so whether you’re a planner hoping to better educate your clients or you’re planning your own wedding and trying to budget appropriately, this episode is definitely one you don’t want to miss! Plus: One listener asks about whether it’s better to use printed or digital files (or both) throughout the planning process. Discussed in This Episode: Wedded Light It Up Episode (https://podcasts.ap ..read more

Let’s be honest…nobody’s perfect, ourselves included! This week we’re discussing the ten most commonly forgotten wedding day details and lessons we’ve learned over the years so that you too can learn from our mistakes! PLUS: One listener asks about how to navigate personal and professional relationships with clients, specifically how to prevent certain close relationships from taking time and attention away from other projects. Discussed in This Episode: Wedded Shop Gratuity Guidelines (https://www.weddedshop.com/product-page/gratuity-guideline) Wedded Episode - The Ultimate Wedding Vendor ..read more

With wedding season coming to a close, it’s time to talk about burnout, which can be a common phenomenon with any demanding profession, and wedding planners and designers are no exception! This week, we disclose our top tips for preventing and reducing unnecessary stressors that can ultimately lead to burnout. PLUS: We answer one listener’s question about the best way to approach site visits for destination weddings. Discussed in This Episode: The Knot (https://www.theknot.com/) Our Episode on Boundaries (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-set-boundaries-as-a-wedding-planner/id15512 ..read more

Calling all planners and designers looking to level up their portfolio in order to attract a higher caliber of clientele—You won’t want to miss this week’s episode where we share our top tips for making your portfolio pop, which is imperative for bringing in bigger budget projects! PLUS: We discuss how to manage multiple projects and the processes we have in place to help keep us organized. Discussed in This Episode: FedEx Decal Printing (https://www.fedex.com/en-us/printing/marketing-materials/decals.html) Wedded Monthly Planning Checklist (https://www.weddedshop.com/product-page/monthly-p ..read more

Whether RSVP collection is a service you offer or you simply need help advising couples on how to handle it themselves, guest management is no easy feat! On this week’s episode we give you an inside look at how each of us tackle collecting all necessary guest information and how such details impact many other aspects of the wedding day/weekend (think transportation schedules, welcome bag drop offs, entrée selection and more). PLUS: One listener asks for advice on what to do when they are asked to handle payments on the clients’ behalf. Discussed in this Episode: Rsvpify (https://rsvpify.com ..read more