Wedded: The Wedding Planner Podcast

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How to Attract Your Ideal Client Mar 15, 2023

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Let's face it, in the wedding planning industry, there are a lot of fish in the sea. So, if you want to stand out and attract your ideal clients, you need to know who they are and what they want. On this week’s episode we are dishing on how to find your "ideal client" and improve your marketing efforts to ensure your brand identity is crystal clear. PLUS: One listener asks how to determine who their real client is when the person paying is not the same person supplying the decisions. But, wait, there's more! We have some exciting news. The Wedded Shop has just released a new Branding Kit to complement this week’s episode and give you actionable tools you can begin using immediately to level up your brand identity!
Discussed in this Episode:
NEW: The Branding Kit https://www.weddedshop.com/product-page/branding-kit
The Budget Template https://www.weddedshop.com/product-page/budget-template
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The Budgeting Masterclass You’ve All Been Waiting For Mar 01, 2023

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Whoever said ‘Money, Money, Money. Must be Funny” must not have been a wedding planner. Tune-in to this week’s episode for everything you need to know about wedding budgets, from when to discuss finances with clients to our personal processes for setting and sticking to a wedding budget. But that’s not all…We’re also releasing the ULTIMATE Budgeting Guide on WeddedShop.com that’s been two years in the making! PLUS: One listener asks for advice around setting boundaries with clients, specifically with those who express interest in pursuing a career in wedding planning down the road.
Discussed in this Episode:

Wedded Budgeting Guide: https://www.weddedshop.com/
Private Estate Weddings: Everything You Need to Know Episode (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wedded-the-wedding-planner-podcast/id1551208110?i=1000528115782)

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Shannon Leahy Events
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Navigating Conflicts With Parents During Planning Feb 15, 2023

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It’s never easy to make plans when there are too many cooks in the kitchen, and event planning is no exception! Planning a wedding often means navigating inter-family dynamics for the first time, which can be challenging, especially when the parties’ involved aren’t seeing eye to eye. That’s why this week we’re sharing our advice on how to navigate one of the trickiest parts of wedding planning with hyper-involved parents: emotions and conflicting opinions. PLUS: One listener asks about how to honor deceased loved ones throughout their wedding celebrations.
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Wedded Client Planning Workbook (https://www.weddedshop.com/product-page/client-planning-workbook)
Veranda Magazine (https://shop.veranda.com/veranda-magazine-sem.html?

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Vendor No Show? No Problem. Feb 01, 2023

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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 Episode:

Wedded Shop Timeline Templates (Coming Soon)
The Style that Binds Us Podcast (https://thestylethatbindsus.com/)

What to Wear — Wedding Planner Edition Jan 18, 2023

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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/)

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Shannon Leahy Events
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How to Decide if an Engagement Party is Right for You (& How to Plan One) Jan 04, 2023

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Wondering why your social media feeds have been flooded with proposals lately? That’s because we’re in the height of Engagement Season (Nov-February), the most popular time for to-be-wed couples to pop the question! With that, we’re talking all things engagement parties this week, so whether you’re planning your own upcoming celebration or you’re fielding a ton of engagement-related inquiries at the moment, this episode is one you won’t want to miss! PLUS: One listener asks for advice on what to do when one individual wants to have a wedding party, while their fiancé does not.
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Shannon Leahy Events
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Best Practices for Annual Business Reflections To Guarantee Your Best Year Ever Ahead Dec 21, 2022

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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-planner-podcast/id1551208110?i=1000583954913)
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Venue Search: The Most Important Questions To Ask To Find Your Perfect Space Dec 07, 2022

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With proposal season now in full swing, venue searching will be (if it’s not already!) top of mind for thousands of couples and their wedding planners. That’s why this week we’re diving into all the details you should consider before contracting with a wedding venue, many of which may surprise you! PLUS: One listener asks about wedding expos, specifically whether they are a good investment for younger planners and how to get the most out of participating in them.
Discussed:
Four Seasons Philadelphia (https://www.fourseasons.com/philadelphia)
Comcast Center Philadelphia (https://comcastcentercampus.com/)
Jeff Leatham (https://www.jeffleathamflowers.com/)
Jean Gorges (https://www.jean-georges.com/)
Wedded Eposide — Rain or Shine: Inclement Weather Planning (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rain-or-shine-inclement-weather-planning/id1551208110?i=1000533080643)
Wedded Shop Venue Kit (https://www.weddedshop.com/product-page/venue-kit)

Surprising Unforeseen Costs In Wedding Planning Nov 23, 2022

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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.apple.com/us/podcast/wedded-the-wedding-planner-podcast/id1551208110?i=1000539880494)
Gracious Goodies (https://graciousgoodies.com)
A Signature Welcome (https://asignaturewelcome.com)
Minted (https://minted.com)
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www.WeddedShop.com
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Tracy Taylor Ward Design
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Shannon Leahy Events
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10 Wedding Day Details You Definitely Don’t Want to Forget Nov 09, 2022

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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 Gratuity Guide (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-wedding-vendor-gratuity-guide/id1551208110?i=1000554975465)
Wedded Monthly Planning Checklist (https://www.weddedshop.com/product-page/monthly-planning-checklist)
Adobe Reader App (https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/complete-pdf-solution.html)
Nike (https://www.nike.com/)
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 About Our Hosts:
Tracy Taylor Ward Design
Website: https://www.TracyTaylorWard.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracytaylorward
Shannon Leahy Events
Website: https://www.ShannonLeahy.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/shannonleahyevents

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