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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:
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:
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:
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
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.
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:
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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:
This week on the Wedding Planning Podcast, tune in for my thoughts on some high-stakes wedding planning situations, including:
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:
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:
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Thanks for being here, and we'll meet again next week!
Cheers, Kara
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