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Dtales Of A PlannerEP 16: Most Common Wedding QuestionsI help answer some common wedding planning questions. Have a question or want to vent about some of the nuances of wedding planning? Email me dtalesofaplanner@gmail.com to answer on Wedding Wednesday Q&A. Connect with me on IG/ Tiktok@dtalesofaplanner. Love to hear from you
2023-03-3016 minDtales Of A PlannerEP 15: Logistics and Coordination Plus TaxFor this episode Gwendolyn discusses the wedding planner is a key component to ensuring your wedding day is exactly how you envisioned it. The Wedding Planner is more than logistics and coordination, such as managing your budget, brainstorming ideas for decor and vendors, providing guidance on etiquette and even providing emotional support during the planning process. Follow and Connect www.instagram.com/dtalesofaplanner or email dtalesofaplanner@gmail.com to send in your wedding questions or stories, I would love to hear from you.
2023-02-0925 minDtales Of A PlannerEP 14: The Groom Does Not Dream About Their Wedding DayFor this episode, host Gwendolyn DeShields invited three married men Corey DeShields married for 16 years, Marcus Couch married for 15 years and Grant Twyman married for 10 years to share their perspectives on wedding planning. While the Groom does not dream of their wedding day, however, they do have an opinion in finalizing those important decisions. The men shared their willingness to collaborate and not tap out. You will hear their proposal stories, and the influence they had on the overall wedding. This was a fun episode and full of laughs and, I'm sure you will enjoy it!
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2022-11-021h 02Dtales Of A PlannerEP 13: How Can I Stick To My Wedding Budget?Host Gwendolyn DeShields shares with you tips on how to manage your wedding budget. The average cost of a wedding will cost an average of $25-$30k. If you are not disciplined in sticking to your budget then you will fall into impulse purchases and overspending. You can have the wedding of dreams at any budget, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
* Create a system and stay organized
*Who is contributing to your wedding day?
*What is important to you? and what is not so important? Think about your three non-negotiables
*Get clear estimates from your vendors
*Get your Guest L...
2022-10-0512 min
Dtales Of A PlannerEP 12: Dtales About Wedding InsuranceIn this episode, Host Gwendolyn DeShields shares the "Dtales" about the importance of wedding insurance. She gives key advice and tips to help you research and think about protecting your investment. Planning a wedding or event can be expensive and you don't want that feeling of anxiety about losing money. Things to consider in selecting the best wedding insurance for you.
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2022-08-3012 min
Dtales Of A PlannerEP 11: Dtales of Makeup ArtistryWelcome back Dtales Fam! I invited a talented young lady in business to give us some tips on beauty and the importance of booking your wedding makeup artist. She is a true professional and she knows how to "beat yo face"! Her name is Vanetta Baker, Founder, and CEO of VclassMakeup Artistry. She has been in business for 9+ years beating women's faces for weddings, birthdays, celebrations, milestones, and editorial shoots. Vanetta gives us tips on wedding makeup and finding your perfect makeup artist. She understands the woman's face and never disappoints. Vanetta does not sugarcoat her likes and dislikes for...
2022-06-0833 minDtales Of A PlannerEP 10: Dtales of Married LifeMarried life after the wedding is what you make it. What is the blueprint for your marriage? Goals (personal and together), family, finances, spritual and intimacy to name a few. You have now committed to grow, learn, support, share, communicate and understand each other's habits, personalities and experiences. Ask your spouse,, what do you love about marriage? Host Gwendolyn DeShields sat down with an amazing couple Mr. and Mrs. Marcus and Schmere Couch to share their married life experiences of 15 years. Enjoy the Dtales! Enjoy the episode? Please like, follow and share. If you have any feedback, send an email...
2022-05-201h 31Dtales Of A PlannerEP 09: Catering DtalesHost Gwendolyn DeShields talks with catering owners Robert and Tammy Yalley of Out of the Ordinary Catering. Robert and Tammy gave us some insight on what it is like to work with your spouse and their upcoming anniversary plans. Catering involves a lot of components. A few tips to think about is your style of menu and budget. Do you want buffet, plated or station service? Do you want to venture out of the norm?
Out of The Ordinary is a food truck catering service, providing services for various events ranging from birthdays, graduations, showers, corporate events, weddings and more. They...
2022-04-1947 min
Dtales Of A PlannerEP 08: Dtales of Tax Season for Small Business OwnersIn this episode, host Gwendolyn DeShields features business professional Shonta Thomas , Owner of The Mothers Tax Program.
Shonta Thomas gives us insight on how to prepare ourselves for tax season. She discusses the tools we need to set up our business financially the right way. She also stresses the importance of having key people on your payroll that will help your business succeed. Her knowledge and expertise as a tax planner and business owner are key. We have to invest in our business and ourselves. If you offer a product and that product has value then people will gravitate and...
2022-04-0146 minDtales Of A PlannerEP 07 : Dtales of Branding your BusinessJasmine Marie, owner and lead designer of JMPrint & Designs discuss how to elevate your brand with more than just a logo. She touches on thinking outside of the box. She has a mission to help female entrepreneurs make an impact with their brand by creating purposeful designs through strategy and clean aesthetics. We also got in some girl chat! Connect and follow Jasmine IG/ FB @jmprintdesigns or contact www.jmprintdesigns.com for your branding needs. Are you ready to elevate your BRAND?
2022-03-0140 minDtales Of A PlannerEP 06: My Five Favorite Wedding Trends for 2022Host Gwendolyn DeShields discusses her five favorite wedding trends for 2022! She also dives into some traditions that are becoming less traditional. Enjoy the episode and please like, follow and share. If you have any feedback, send an email to dtalesofaplanner@gmail.com You can also connect with me on Instagram @dtalesofaplanner and her wedding page @socialflyevents for updates.
2022-02-0412 min
Dtales Of A PlannerEP 05: Unpacking the Dtales of Haircare and Skincare w/ NaturalStarr.All about the name! In this epsiode, I chat with entrepreneur Starr about creating her own natural hair and skincare products to help you feel beautiful for less.
2021-04-1737 min
Dtales Of A PlannerEP 04: Dtales of Photography with Blake Saunders of Front Street VideoFor this episode, host Gwendolyn DeShields with guest Blake Saunders aka blakethebrain, discussed the beauty of photography and the emotion behind the camera. Blake also gave important tips on budgeting for both video and photography. For more information please like, follow or share @dtalesofaplanner. You can also connect with the host on Instagram @socialflyevents. You can also email your questions to dtalesofaplanner@gmail.com
2021-04-0137 min
Dtales Of A PlannerEP 03: YOUR ENGAGED! 5 Wedding Planning Tips to get you started.After the proposal excitement, we may not know where or how to start. Just some quick tips to get you started and help you along the way.
2021-03-0710 min
Dtales Of A PlannerEP 02: Dtales of Finding Your OfficiantPastor Darrell and Sharanda Mason discuss their roles as wedding officiants and offer some essential marriage advice to couples. We also dive in to their tales on married life.
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