This week's episode is a fan favorite. We almost never share repeats, but this episode (originally #94) has a new intro and is a top 10 favorite on all the things you need to know about planning your wedding. We're getting personal about what we really think about our clients, talking about the things that drive us crazy, and what we wish more people knew. Get ready because we're going to tell you everything so buckle up.
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Big Takeaways: Listen to the episode for our elaborations!
- Come Prepared to a wedding meeting. Especially if it’s an initial consultation.
- Look at the vendor’s website at the VERY least.
- Communication is VITAL. We’re talking about between the client and planner, but it goes for life generally too. Be open, be honest.
- Make decisions! In a timely fashion. When you hem-and-haw, you frustrate everyone and you slow down the process of wedding planning.
- Yes, there are big decisions...there are also deadlines. Embrace the deadlines
- Once you find what you are looking for, stop looking.
- Instead of a hard number for your budget, have a range.
- Make sure you have the funds for the TOP of your budget range.
- You don’t need to let your vendors in on your entire decision-making process.
- Vendors need final decisions. Emailing them everytime you change your mind is probably not necessary and could muddle and confuse things. Keep it simple.
- Be smart about how you display your seating assignments! And don’t worry if someone cancels the day before the wedding...no need to mark up that perfect seating chart sign that you printed.
- BUFFER time. Know it, love it. You need it.
- Definitely consider the hair/makeup micro-timeline, and definitely consider the shuttle/transportation schedule. Be prepared for an extra 10-30 minutes of buffer time.
- Hair and Makeup stylist should stay past the ceremony if possible!
- Embrace every moment. This is a challenge, so choose to practice mindfulness during the wedding planning process so that you are ready to live in the moment on your wedding day!
- Your wedding party shouldn’t act like assholes to your wedding planner.
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