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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#416 All About Alterations and TailoringIn this episode, we dive straight into the essentials of wedding attire alterations with Cora Mercer from Tailored in White. Discover actionable tips on how to save money on tailoring while ensuring your attire fits like a glove on the day of. Cora explains the intricacies behind alteration costs, gives advice on handling size changes, and shares the best bustling techniques to enhance both comfort and style. She also covers when to seek out a tailor and the expected timeline for the alteration process. Listen in for invaluable insights that will help you navigate wedding attire adjustments smartly and...2025-01-2953 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#413 You Ask, We Answer - 77We're kicking off this YAWA episode with a major announcement! Joining Michelle as the new co-host of The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is none other than Shaun Gray, a stellar wedding planner who's here to stay! 🎉🕺🔊And, as always in true YAWA style, we dive deep into your wedding planning questions. Get ready to pick up some invaluable tips and tricks for your wedding day!Want to listen Ad-free? Click HERE to become a premium subscriber.
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#409 You Ask, We Answer - 76Michelle hosted a Wedding Planning Happy Hour last year for a large group, primarily brides, and answered numerous wedding planning questions from all stages of the process. Listen in to learn a great deal from this episode and hear about others' experiences with planning their weddings.Want to listen Ad-free? Click HERE to become a premium subscriber.
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#408 Is This a Red Flag? Photographer Edition 🚩📷How do you know if a photographer is right for you, and what are the red flags to watch out for? 🚩📷 Join Michelle as we dive into the world of wedding photography with our listener Emily. She brought us along on her two-month journey to find the perfect photographer for her wedding. It was a wild ride! With the help of photographer Raven Shutley, we guided Emily and her partner through the process, offering plenty of advice and support. You’re going to learn a lot from this episode!Want to listen Ad-free? Click HERE to...2024-06-2639 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#406 Planet-Friendly Love: Your Guide to a Sustainable WeddingIf you're planning a wedding and love our planet, this episode is packed with tips, stories, and a bit of fun that’ll help you make a difference.Michelle brings together a fantastic crew of experts who are passionate about making weddings greener. You’ll meet Courtney Barrett, an environmental scientist weaving eco-friendly magic into her own wedding, and Cris Angsten from the green-certified Oak Leaf Cottage, sharing her personal journey to sustainability. Plus, wedding planner Kristen Gosselin and David Schoenfeld from Ring Bear drop some serious knowledge (and cool ideas!) on keeping your big day beautiful and...2024-04-1750 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#397 How to Ace Your Venue Site Visit: The Ultimate GuideWe're unpacking the essential steps to conducting a successful venue site visit, with the expertise of Dixie Bagley, a renowned wedding venue owner and wedding business consultant. Choosing a venue is a major milestone in wedding planning, the reception gobbles up about half your budget and your venue sets the stage for your big day. Dixie and I will guide you through the entire process, from the initial online research to the in-person visit, ensuring you know exactly when to go, who to bring, and what to ask.Click HERE to become a...2024-02-071h 08
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#396 You Ask, We Answer - 74In this YAWA episode, we address specific wedding planning questions and concerns from our listeners as well as throw in a couple of Reddit reactions! YAWA episodes offer a mix of practical advice, industry insights, and personalized responses, making them a valuable resource for anyone involved in wedding planning. On each YAWA, Michelle is joined by an expert in the wedding industry as her co-host. Our co-host for this episode is seasoned, Houston-based, wedding planner extraordinaire, the one and only Shaun Gray!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and un...2024-01-311h 02
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#395 Real Wedding Retrospective: A Wedding in the MountainsIn this episode, we delve into Kristen and Michael's unique mountain wedding. We cover everything from tackling altitude challenges and budget constraints to personalizing their big day amidst nature. Listen for insights on venue selection, DIY decor strategies, and the couple's thoughtful approach to honoring a late family member.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#394 Ten Big Wedding Planning Mistakes: IMOThink you know what it takes to plan a wedding? This episode might just change your mind. I'm diving deep into the 10 biggest wedding planning mistakes, based on decades of wedding planning experience and a treasure trove of listener stories. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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This isn't your typical wedding chatter. It's a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is rundown of the missteps and miscalcula...2024-01-1727 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#389 Breaking Up With BridezillaRedefining the "Bridezilla": A Conversation on Empowerment and Authenticity in Wedding PlanningIn this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Hillary Odell of Hilandel, focusing on debunking the 'bridezilla' stereotype and highlighting the importance of authenticity and empowerment in wedding planning. This episode goes beyond just challenging a term; it's an exploration of societal pressures and expectations, and a call to embrace one's true self in the journey of marriage preparation.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#375 Wedding Planning 101: From start to finishIn this episode, I break down the entire wedding planning journey into three distinct stages - The Beginning, The Middle, and The Last. Expert insights and practical advice that will help you at any point of the planning process, from newly engaged to the final stages of planning. It’s all broken down into bite size, easily digestible steps. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#361 You Ask, We Answer - 66Episode Summary/Show Notes:We've got a whole bunch of questions lined up, covering everything from save-the-dates to parents gifts. My subscribers are the BEST and know how to keep us on our toes! Get ready for some expert advice, insider tips, and a whole lot of laughter.My co-host is seasoned, Houston-based, wedding planner extraordinaire, the one and only Shaun Gray!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#359 Is Your Wedding Planner Stressing You Out?What do you do when the trust you've placed in your planner starts to crumble? In this highly anticipated episode, we tackle this common wedding planning nightmare. I’ve heard countless stories from our listeners about their experiences with planners or coordinators who have fallen short of expectations, leaving them feeling frustrated, neglected, and unsure of how to handle the situation.In this episode, I am joined by 3 wedding planning professionals, who have years of experience in the wedding industry and all specialize in different levels of planning services. We'll share personal anecdotes, expert advice, and even a...2023-05-171h 06
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#355 How to Avoid Wedding DebtDebt on top of debt! Nearly half of engaged couples already have credit card debt before planning their wedding. And guess what? A lot of them don't even factor in their debt when deciding how much to spend on their big day. Michelle’s guest on this episodes is Beverly Harzog, a nationally recognized personal finance and credit card expert for U.S. News & World Report. Beverly is telling us all about how to avoid debt as well as coming up with a plan to have your wedding and pay your debt too. Click HERE to become a p...2023-04-191h 05
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#349 How To Keep Your Relationship Thriving (and your partner alive)Planning a wedding is like playing a game of Jenga with your relationship. One wrong move, and the whole thing can come crashing down. But fear not, my dear friends! That's where premarital counseling comes in - it's like adding extra support to your shaky tower of love. Trust me, you don't want those pesky issues popping up later in marriage like an unwanted pimple on your wedding day. Listen in as Michelle interview’s Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT and co-founder of OURS premarital counseling.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#347 You Ask, We Answer - 63On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. Michelle’s co-host for this episode is Dixie Bagley, a wedding planner, venue owner, bakery owner and friend of the pod.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#346 How To Crowdfund Your WeddingMost couples DON’T have the money for a luxury, high-budget wedding. In fact, many of you would prefer it if your guests would contribute financially to the wedding and/or honeymoon instead of buying you a gift.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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In this episode, Michelle interviews Sara Margulis, co-founder of Honeyfund and dives deep into the tactful way to ask your gue...2023-02-1542 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#345 Ceremony Wisdom from Celebrity Officiant Clint HufftPlanning a wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event and it should be an unforgettable experience. If you want to make your wedding ceremony truly memorable, there are some key elements to consider. From professional officiants to unique I do’s, there are plenty of ways to make sure your wedding stands out from the rest. With careful planning and attention to detail, you can create an unforgettable wedding ceremony that will be remembered for years to come.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#344 Prioritizing The People That Lift You UpGuest Deesha Dyer gives Michelle her "Real Wedding Retrospective" and tells us how she and her husband, Wes only invited those that they truly loved the most. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#343 You Ask, We Answer - 62David Tutera is back as Michelle's co-host! On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. These are always chock full of information that EVERYONE can benefit from. We have so much fun and we love our listeners for reaching out and interacting with us. Listen and learn, peeps!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#342 What does marriage really mean?Reverend Maureen Cotton is an Interspiritual minister, serving the spiritual-but-not-religious. She’s a spiritual wedding coach and officiant with her business The Soulful Wedding. She's on a mission to revive the understanding that weddings are a transformative rite of passage. Reverend Maureen and Michelle get into what marriage really is, and why the difficulties that come up during wedding planning are actually a gift for the marriage. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#341 How to Dress Like YOU on Your Wedding DaySophie Strauss is not a celebrity stylist. She is a stylist for regular people. Using her natural eye for styling, Sophie helps brides, marriers, and all types of regular folk feel and look good in what they are wearing. Stay tuned at the end of the episode where Michelle has a special closet consultation with Sophie, helping her find the perfect outfit for an upcoming concert.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#338 She's Planning 2 Bachelorette Parties!Kristen is a longtime listener of the TBWPP. She used Michelle’s advice as she planned her own October 2021 wedding and she continues to listen to help her two best friends plan their weddings. She is currently planning both of their bachelorette parties. She is a local tv news anchor and reporter in Lexington, KY and a two-time regional Emmy award winner. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#337 Anthropoloigie's Wedding Brand, BHLDNJoin Lori Conley and Michelle Martinez as the two of them discuss who to bring with you the first time you go wedding shopping, how to transform your look on the wedding day without changing the gown in the middle of the reception, the best ways to inform your guests on the expectations of how they should dress for your wedding, what you need to know if you're getting married in 2023 and more.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#335 You Ask, We Answer - 60On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. These are always chock full of information that EVERYONE can benefit from. We have so much fun and we love our listeners for reaching out and interacting with us. Listen and learn, peeps!Do YOU have a wedding planning question? Call and leave us a voicemail at 415-723-1625 -or- email us thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.comJoining Michelle on November’s YAWA is Michelle Norwood! Two Michelles! Michelle Norwood is a wedding planner based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Click HER...2022-11-3047 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#334 Singer-Songwriter Ryan Cabrera Shares His Wedding StoryRyan wrote a song that was inspired by Lexi, called "Worth It" and it is Ryan's love letter to the journey that led him to his soulmate. He says, "Through ups and downs, everyone has a story, and this one has a happy ending! It's a song about reflection, a song that says, even if you have to search a lifetime to find your soulmate, it’ll be worth it."The music video features real, raw footage from Ryan's wedding at Kempa Villa in Palm Desert. The best part? Ryan planned the wedding himself. "I tried to pl...2022-11-2357 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#332 Real Wedding Retrospective: Listener KyraListener Kyra listened to every single episode of TBWPP in 4 months (from June 2021 and finished in October 2021). She was married on April 23, 2022. With no wedding planner, but lots of research, she pulled the day off like Superwoman! On today’s episode, she joins Michelle and shares her own Real Wedding Retrospective.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#330 You Ask, We Answer - 59On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. These are always chock full of information that EVERYONE can benefit from. We have so much fun and we love our listeners for reaching out and interacting with us. Listen and learn, peeps!Do YOU have a wedding planning question? Call and leave us a voicemail at 415-723-1625 -or- email us thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.comJustine Carino is a licensed mental health counselor / psychotherapist with a private practice in White Plains, NY. No one is exempt from anxiety through wedding...2022-10-261h 11
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#327 Tips for Fast PlanningMaybe you’re pregnant, your partner is in the military, there are limited options for timing… Whatever the reason, Jesse and Michelle have TIPS!Jesse Reing is a wedding planner that started her career in NYC. The very first wedding she planned was a destination wedding that she put together, and pulled off in just SIX weeks. She is the owner of the events and wedding planning company, Events By Jesse. She is a lifelong hospitality professional, getting her start in 5 star hotels and Michelin star restaurants, before opening her company 7 years ago. Jesse has a true pass...2022-10-0553 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#326 You Ask, We Answer - 58On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. These are always chock full of information that EVERYONE can benefit from. We have so much fun and we love our listeners for reaching out and interacting with us. Listen and learn, peeps!On this month’s episode of YAWA, Michelle is joined by returning co-host, wedding designer, planner, podcast host, expert of all things weddings - extraordinaire, Kelly McWilliams!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#322 {Exclusive Audio} The Last Phase Of Wedding PlanningIn today's episode, Michelle talks with listener Lindsey who has a wedding coming up on October 21, 2022.Michelle and Lindsey talk about all the things that Lindsey was either thinking about, needed to take care of, was considering, or decisions being made in the three months leading up to her wedding day.There are so many tedious tasks that come in this last phase of wedding planning. It catches you off guard sometimes because in the middle phase, there is a lot to take care of and then you get it done. Then there is a...2022-09-0649 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#321 You Ask, We Answer - 57On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. These are always chock full of information that EVERYONE can benefit from. We have so much fun and we love our listeners for reaching out and interacting with us. Listen and learn, peeps!Do YOU have a wedding planning question? Call and leave us a voicemail at 415-723-1625 -or- email us thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.comWhat if my fiance doesn’t want a wedding and won’t help plan? Is it a bad sign if my wedding photographer doesn’t have a...2022-08-311h 08
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#320 Wedding Day Transportation HelpWhat if that town doesn’t have uber or at least not reliable cabs? In this episode, Michelle is joined by a listener and future bride who needs a little guidance on setting up transportation for her big day. How do you pick a transportation company? What should you ask them? Does it make sense to book them for the whole day? Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#319 Handling Grief From the Loss of a Loved One While Wedding Planning with Dr. Mekel HarrisDr. Mekel Harris is a licensed psychologist and health services provider who specializes in grief and loss. While we hope and pray none of you have to deal with this while planning, Dr. Harris joins Michelle and listener Jamie to talk about tools and strategies to sort through grief at such an emotionally heightened and exciting time.Big TakeawaysChoosing not to share your grief can exacerbate your symptoms and the intensity of the feelings. Allowing people to show up for you, and telling them specifically what you need is so necessary...2022-08-171h 12
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#318 Rehearsals ARE NecessaryIn this episode, Michelle is joined by Mark Groleau (of Unboring Weddings) to talk about why a rehearsal is a key, necessary part of the wedding.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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Big TakeawaysThe whole reason you’re having a wedding is because you’re getting married! If you are going to have a ceremony, it’s crucially important to have a...2022-08-1046 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#317 Unpopular Wedding Opinions with Jamie WolferJoining Michelle is Jamie Wolfer: wedding planner, content creator, podcast host, and the ultimate wedding advice giver. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#316 You Ask, We Answer - 56Our monthly episode of You Ask, We Answer; where we take time to listen to our audience’s questions, select top trending picks, and answer them on the show. This month Michelle's co-host is one of the most incredible wedding planners around, Jason Mitchell Kahn!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#315 Michelle's Travel TipsWho doesn’t love to travel?! Michelle certainly loves it. Especially to Mexico City! In this episode, she shares some great travel tips to make your adventures as stress-free as possible.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#312 You Ask, We Answer - 55Our monthly episode of You Ask, We Answer; where we take time to listen to our audience’s questions, select top trending picks, and answer them on the show. This month Michelle's co-host is an extra special, familiar voice, Christy Matthews! Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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Question 1:My fiancé’s grandma used to yodel professionally. Yes - not singing, but yodeli...2022-06-291h 06
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#309 Are you a perfectionist?We are all perfectionists in some way, shape or form. Planning a wedding can certainly heighten our perfectionist tendencies. And while we all know that wedding planning can be overwhelming, guess what? Overwhelm causes procrastination! Our guest on this episode is going to give some tips on how to avoid these tendencies and procrastination and set you on the right track.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#307 Kravis & other weddings in pop cultureMichelle is joined by Chanler & Lauren of The Pop Apologists Podcast on this very fun episode where they review many weddings in pop culture. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker start us off!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#306 You Ask, We Answer - 54Our monthly episode of You Ask, We Answer; where we take time to listen to our audiences questions, select top trending picks, and answer them on the show. This month Michelle's co-host is Megan Gillikin. Megan is a wedding planner, podcast host and career coach (to planners).Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#305 Real Wedding Retrospective: Elliot & KennethThe amount of things that went wrong for this couple while wedding planning is almost unbelievable! From being victims of a ponzi scheme, to COVID reschedules, to their wedding planner being banned from their 3rd venue (yes, you read it right, 3rd venue), to the Maid Of Honor quitting...and that's not even the half of it.Elliot Olson is a wife, dog mom, fitness and food enthusiast, and implementation consultant from the Kansas City area. She’s passionate about diversity and equality, vegan food, and her two adorable pups. In her free time, she loves to ch...2022-05-181h 03
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#304 All About Finding Your Venue(s)Michelle and guest Julie Roth Novack of PartySlate, give you all of the hard facts, pro tips and tricks of the process of finding and securing your wedding venue.About our guest: Julie Roth Novack is the CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate. She brings over 20 years of digital experience overseeing global and national teams. Prior to PartySlate, Julie led the Sales and Services team at Vibes, a mobile marking SAAS company.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#300 - Real Wedding Retrospective: Rosie and WillWoot Woot! Today we are celebrating 300 Episodes of The Big Wedding Planning Podcast! We’re toasting this milestone with guests Rosie and Will. Wedding planning clients of Michelle, the couple was married in October of 2021. Their wedding happened just as Covid restrictions were lifting, which surprisingly brought its own unique set of challenges. Rosie and Will chat with Michelle today about what they learned, share advice on what they might have done differently, and reflect on the moment that brought them together for a lifetime.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the am...2022-04-201h 00
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#299 - Smart financial decisions for a long-lasting marriage“Don’t get married! Don’t do it!” Those were the words of advice our guest of today’s podcast used to share with his friends and family. As one of Atlanta’s award winning Divorce attorney’s, Aaron Thomas, a graduate of Harvard Law School, has spent years working with couples during the painful side of marriage, watching them come to an end. Today, Aaron is happily married himself and no longer advocates against getting married, he does however, offer uplifting and positive advice for the consideration of prenups when planning a wedding.Michelle's discussion with Aaron, helps d...2022-04-1350 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#298 - What’s happening at TBWPP + Introducing a new seriesWe've got some super fun announcements for you on today's brand new bonus episode of The Big Wedding Planning Podcast! Michelle opens up about the exciting career path she's on, her mission to give you increased access to even more wedding planning secrets, as well as giving you more insider access to everything you need for planning wedded bliss.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#297 - All About Home Weddings with David TuteraHome weddings are so much fun and include some of Michelle’s favorite wedding planning moments. On today’s episode she’s chatting it up with one of our favorite guests, David Tutera. The pair discusses the challenges not previously considered when using a home as a wedding venue as well as all the wonderful, intimate emotion that surrounds a wedding of this nature. Listen in because you are going to learn a lot!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#295 - Without A Hitch. Author Mary HuddlestonHave you ever wondered about the crazy fun, interesting, and shocking things celebrity wedding planners see behind the scenes? The author of this really cool new book titled: "Without a Hitch" joins Michelle today on the podcast. Author Mary Huddleston is a a former wedding planner to celebrities and to people who have spent insanely large amounts of money on weddings.Mary's new book isn't a documentary necessarily, but is based on the things she's done and seen in her career. The main characters of the book are relatable at times and over the top hilarious at...2022-03-2355 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#294 - A Wedding Day Disaster Turned GoodA year ago, our guest on today’s show, Jordan Hager, reached out to Michelle with a story you won’t want to miss. Her email was titled: “My wedding story when all vendors cancelled.” She shares once-in-a-lifetime experience which begins on the day Texas, experienced the worst ice storm the state had ever seen. Jordan’s story is one of hope and a powerful reminder to those of you planning a wedding that yes, you will experience stress and drama during the process of getting married, but keeping your focus on the end result of marrying your sweetheart is really...2022-03-1652 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#288 All About The Cake & Other DessertsRandi Smith is an island girl who is passionate about celebrating life’s big moments. She is the founder and lead designer at Sugar Euphoria - a boutique wedding cake and confectionery studio in North Carolina. On today's episode of the podcast, Randi chats with Michelle about navigating through the busyness of being an entrepreneur, cake designer, and mother. She's got a lot on her plate, but her story of going from burnout to profit, isn't one you're going to want to miss!Randi has been featured in Style Me Pretty Brides Magazine, Martha Stewart, Borrowed & Blue, So...2022-02-021h 01
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#285 Real Wedding Retrospective: Averi and KenReal wedding retrospectives with couples fresh off their wedding planning journey is so much fun! Their crisp memories about the wedding gets you so excited about your own wedding. On today's episode of the podcast Michelle is connecting with Averi Harper and her husband Ken Robinson. Averi is a journalist for ABC News and has been an avid listner of the podcast. She and her husband Ken live in New York city and customized their wedding, adding some beautiful traditions and so much fun to the event that the party went well into the early hours of the morning...2022-01-1255 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#284 Grace Getting MarriedBirdy Grey was founded in 2017 in Los Angeles by digital marketing, social content and branding expert Grace Lee. Lee has 13+ years of experience working for top female brands in fashion and beauty including InStyle, Kate Spade, Stila Cosmetics and Kate Somerville Skincare. Having been a bridesmaid six times herself, she personally knew how fun (but damn expensive) being a bridesmaid could be. She saw an opportunity for aspirational bridesmaid dresses at affordable prices, and so Birdy Grey was born. Based in Los Angeles, Grace combines her expertise in fashion with her love for digital storytelling and all-things bridal to...2022-01-0555 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#283 You Ask, We Answer - 49After many hours of contemplation, considering, and real reflection, Christy has decided to step out and away from weddings, events, and podcasting. This is her last episode, and while we are so sad to see her go, we know she has great and beautiful things ahead of her.Christy shares her favorite experiences on the podcast, her love for Michelle, and what lies ahead for her.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#282 Fan Favorite! 10 Things Wedding Planners Wish You KnewThis 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.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#275 Online with Lyra Vega BridalWe talk a lot about wedding gown shopping on the show. It's a process, which for many, is something really fun! Yet believe it or not, there are some brides who just don't look forward to the shopping process at all and would simply rather not do it. On today's show Michelle connects with Lillian Hung, owner of Lyra Vega Bridal; a direct to consumer online bridal line built to bring high quality yet affordable gowns to modern brides.Michelle met Lillian on Clubhouse and instantly new bringing her on the show would offer listeners a cool...2021-11-0354 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#272 David's Bridal: Past, Present, and FutureWhen David's Bridal reached out to Christy and Michelle about being on the podcast - it was excitement all around! David's Bridal is an iconic brand that has been around longer than any other company of its kind. Though they are best known for the sale of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses, you're in for a treat as you learn about the many other services they offer. Including the most comprehensive and up to date information on what's happening in the wedding market.Maggie Lord, Vice President and Head of Strategic Partnerships at David’s Bridal and th...2021-10-1355 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#271 To Wedding Party or Not To Wedding PartyWhen you’re planning a wedding, the most special people in your life come forward to center stage as those who you want to include in the event. But how do you choose who will be part of your wedding party without hurt feelings? How do you navigate the logistics of who should do what? Are there requirements you need to meet like with an even number of people, matching jammies and photos? And what if you’re just not into a wedding party at all?On today’s show Christy and Michelle are connecting with Leah Weinbe...2021-10-0659 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#268 Blended BlissWhen you’re planning to spend the rest of your life with someone, it can feel quite challenging to bring two very different people together and have them work towards one common path. Sprinkle in multi-cultural and interfaith differences and you can quickly see how planning a wedding to meet these various needs might make you feel like you’re on a lone island.Christy and Michelle have the pleasure of connecting with Lara Wagner and Amer Ahmad, a married couple with beautifully diverse backgrounds. Lara had the satisfaction of growing up in the American South as a Un...2021-09-151h 03
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#267 Design Tips and Wedding MythsIf you’re like Christy and Michelle, you’ve been dreaming of your wedding day since you were a kid.....NOT! No doubt however, you’ve heard the myths of something blue, something borrowed, and no one else wearing white except the bride. On today’s episode we’re talking to Wedding Editorial Stylist Leona Morelock. She's helping us break down the myths, offload the expectations, and she's offering insider tips on how to design a wedding your own way!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#264 April and Aljon: A Wedding Weekend StoryChristy and Michelle head down to San Diego’s Intercontinental Hotel to coordinate April and Aljon’s wedding. The Bride and Groom give us behind-the-scenes coverage into their special day, filled with rich Filipino traditions, while Michelle & Christy offer tips and tricks to setting up for a wedding and lots of overall great advice.While Christy and Michelle are no strangers to pandemic weddings, the planners help to keep the bride and groom calm as they offload the millions of little details that can quickly add stress to a bride and groom without the help of professionals.2021-08-181h 01
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#261 You Ask, We Answer - 44On the last Wednesday of every month, Christy & Michelle answer listener questions live on the show - YAWA!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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Email Question #1We have friends who are a couple that we are close to, but we don’t see as often that we want to include in our wedding day. They are already invited to all of the pre...2021-07-281h 02
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#257 You Ask, We Answer - 43On the last Wednesday of every month, Christy & Michelle answer listener questions live on the show - YAWA! This month we're answering questions about Catering Compromises, Sibling Issues, Airbnb Weddings, Listener Comments on Our Recent Episode with Linsday, and more!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#241 The Big Wedding Planning Master ClassWe are celebrating! And as a result, we are flipping the script. Mark ALLEN Groleau of Unboring Officiant interviews us, Michelle and Christy, as we talk about how we met, what brought us together, and all about the interactive new Wedding Planning Master Class we've created for you.It’s HERE! That’s right, after a full year of blood, sweat and tears, The Big Wedding Planning Master Class is LIVE! We have put our "all" into this digital course and we are sharing why THIS DIGITAL COURSE IS GOING TO CHANGE YOUR WEDDING PLANNING LIFE AND THE...2021-03-171h 02
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#210 Crash Course in Wedding PlanningA crash course in wedding planning expectations. This is the episode that you ask your partner to listen to, if you believe they will not listen to any of the others. This is the episode that’s going to tell them all of the big, important parts they need to be prepared for. It’s not a how-to, it’s more of a What To Expect when You’re Planning.This episode was inspired by an email from our listener, Hannah!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#193 She Proposed!Mollie is a journalist and Greg is a web developer. Turning tradition on its head, Mollie proposed to Greg. They join us today to talk about their relationship, what made her decide to propose, and share their insights on the whole process.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#166 Paloma & Cameron's Wedding DayIn this episode, we visit the wedding of Paloma and Cameron. They were married in April 2019 in San Francisco, marking the first wedding of the season for Michelle. Paloma was a listener of the show, and decided to reach out and as a result hired Michelle as her month-of coordinator. Michelle shares about how the day looked, how things were put together, and the beauty of Paloma and Cam’s love and union.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#147 From Boston to LA - Christy & Michelle Live!Michelle and Christy record together from LA - to frame the narrative for their Boston visit earlier this year to emcee at WED 2019. We were also lucky enough to meet many of our Boston listeners at our first ever Meetup and it was so fun!!We had a wonderful time at WED - an interactive, educational experience as the emcees. We also got to record live with attendees (and some of their moms!) at the event and we loved it! We hope you enjoy this special, bi-coastal episode.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber...2019-06-121h 14
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#121 Happy New Year!We’re reflecting on 2018 - the highs, the lows, the lessons, the funny stories and lots and lots of our favorites. Plus, trends from last year and predictions for 2019. AND what’s to come in the new year! (Oh! We crawled under a deck at a double-wide bar in Nashville. We talk about it in this episode.)Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#116 Polyamory & Wedding Planning, Part 1 of 2Michelle does a prelude to this week’s episode because it is a little (a lot) different than our usual fare. “Polyamory” is defined in Urban Dictionary as The practice, state or ability to have more than one sexual loving relationship at the same time, with the full knowledge and consent of all partners involved. Michelle describes it as opening up your heart enough to have this kind of arrangement. We know it’s a bit taboo, we know listeners will react in different ways to this episode, but we have a podcast about love and marriage and this is an ep...2018-12-051h 13
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#110 Christy & Michelle ReunitedYou guys! A miracle has occurred. Christy and Michelle were able to see each other! In person! For hours! Drinks were drunk! Laughs were had! And most importantly, photos were taken. Because if a reunion for the ages takes place and photos aren’t taken, did it really happen? No!Christy had her last wedding of 2018 this past weekend, in the Bay Area. Michelle happened to be available the day before the wedding. Against all odds, we were able to throw together a professional shoot and tool around town taking fun pics together. It was a blast! So...2018-10-2442 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#107 Brooklyn Wedding Designer Michelle EdgemontMichelle Edgemont is an event designer. And a florist. But not a planner. She can do florals for your wedding, and she can design your wedding, but she won’t design your wedding with another florist. Confused? Don’t be! Not every wedding planning process involves a designer. But for those that may...we hope this episode helps you decide how best to curate your wedding vision with the help of a professional designer.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#100 We Made it to 100!Christy and Michelle look back on the past 100 episodes and celebrate the milestones! We’re reading reviews, listener engagement, future plans, hearing from a few special guests and rolling out our consulting services officially!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#94 10(ish) Things Wedding Planners Want Clients To KnowWe’re getting personal on this one! We’re wedding planners. You know that, right? But what do we WEDDING PLANNERS really think about our clients? What do we wish you knew? What drives us crazy?! We’re gonna tell you. Buckle up.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#69 - Happy Engagement!We’re back in 2018 and so excited about all the awesome topics we’re going to tackle and the phenomenal guests we have on deck! Let’s have a quickie and catch-up!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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Big TakeawaysHere’s our news, in a nutshell: Michelle (Allure Consulting) moved to the Bay Area! We got through the holidays with our res...2018-01-1732 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#57 A Wedding Day StoryMichelle manages the impossible on this one when she takes her microphone along on a wedding day. Listen in as Michelle, Stephanie & Ryan tell the story of the wedding on the ACTUAL wedding day. Hearing the perspectives not only of the Bride and Groom, but also of their Planner. Congratulations Stephanie & Ryan!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#56 Wedding Crashers & Natural DisastersMichelle deals with a ‘first’ in her illustrious wedding planning career, and we round it out with some great, applicable advice about what to do if your wedding is affected by crazy weather and potentially dangerous conditions. A skateboarding accident isn’t a natural disaster, but we’re still gonna talk about it! Christy and Michelle catch up in the midst of a very busy wedding season.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#44 On Being ConsiderateHere at The Big Wedding Planning Podcast, we want to take a little step back. A deep breath. And talk about perspective. We know wedding planning is fun and all encompassing and, at times, very stressful. We talk about weddings on the podcast and we hope we make your planning experience easier and more interesting. We hope we give you permission to DO YOU, and to truly take in the whole experience. But we want to also acknowledge that life doesn’t stop just because your wedding is coming up. We realize that you may be going through other BI...2017-07-2628 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#41 A Sister's ToastWe talk about every element of wedding planning on this podcast, and we try to break things down so that the information we are sharing is useful and accessible. We share our personal experiences, our opinions (so many opinions), and our best advice after more than two decades of being professional wedding planners. In this episode, we go one step deeper - and get a little personal. Michelle is interviewing her dear friend Sarah about Sarah’s wedding toast. Sarah was recently the Matron of Honor at her sister’s wedding and Michelle was the planner. The experience is fres...2017-07-1233 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#35 Rentals Guru - Kathy NewbyKathy Newby is an Event Specialist at Abbey Party Rentals in the San Francisco Bay Area. Kathy and Michelle started working together on events almost 2 decades ago! Kathy got her degree from the ‘school of hard knocks’ - moved around a lot, has a ton of experience, and settled in the Bay Area and began her events career on the hospitality side. She started working for a big rental company in 1994, and eventually landed at Abbey. She is a networking guru, she gives back to the industry, mentors young people in the industry and she is a wealth of know...2017-05-3154 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#31 The Final DetailsMichelle and Christy are wedding planners. Part of being a wedding planner is carrying around a very VERY important clipboard. This clipboard has very important documents on it. A timeline, floorplans, contact list, ceremony layout, and the final details list. What items are you bringing to your wedding? Where do they need to be set up? What do you want back at the end of the night? The Final Details list answers these questions and many more! It’s awesome and informative and has satisfying tiny squares so you can check things off- as you pack them up, and as...2017-05-0346 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#30 Booty Shoot! Miss ChloeBoudoir shoots...what are they? Who does them? Why?? In this episode, Michelle goes ‘behind the scenes’ and hangs out with photographer Michelle Walker and bride Chloe as Chloe bares all (or most) for a sexy, fun boudoir shoot. Chloe shares why she is doing this, and what she is looking forward to...the experience itself is fun and empowering, and the photos will be put together in a special album for her future husband.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#29 Quick Focus! Tipping Your VendorsThis episode is our first of the QUICK FOCUS SERIES. Short episodes where Michelle and Christy focus on small but important parts of the wedding and give you just the info you need to know in 10 minutes or less! The nuts and bolts - just the facts - the stripped down version of wedding planning 101. Think of it like Cliff Notes for your wedding planning process. Michelle and Christy will review just what you need to know for the big test!(Just kidding, there is no test in wedding planning. But there is a wedding at the...2017-04-1910 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#28 Matt & Amanda - Part 2 - A Real Engaged CoupleAmanda Lund and Matt Gourley are getting married! They’ve been planning their wedding and they have a lot of awesome advice! They are getting married in a few short weeks and they’re checking in with us at this point in the process...Amanda just had her bridal shower, Matt is busy with woodworking for the wedding reception signage, and we pick their brains about planning, vendors, social media, and what kind of stuff pisses them off...when it comes to the wedding industry. (It may all be a racket, people.)Click HERE to become a prem...2017-04-121h 05
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#25 (Don't) Drop The Mic! DJ Advice from Denon & DoyleIn the San Francisco Bay Area, you won’t find a shortage when looking for a wedding DJ, but one company looms large on the wedding horizon - Denon and Doyle. In this interview, Michelle talks to owner Sue Doyle, manager and DJ Mark Haggerty and DJ and office manager Mark Addison about their experiences ‘in the field’. They have an amazing team of professional DJ’s and include supplementary services like lighting, photo booths, AV and even childcare for events. Also - virtual reality! What?!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amaz...2017-03-2240 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#23 Floral Queen! Nancy Liu ChinBig TakeawaysMichelle nails another awesome interview! This time, she channels Jerry Seinfeld - driving around town with Nancy, interviewing her for the podcast while they wander the East Bay streets. Nancy Liu Chin is a big time florist in the SF Bay Area, she has been in the biz for 15 years. She is sharing her wisdom, experience and passion for flowers and the wedding industry in this interview. Nancy made the conscious decision to find her path in the event design industry and landed on flowers. And thank goodness! Because we think her work is simply...2017-03-0849 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#22 Funny StoriesIn this episode, we reminisce about some of the funny/awkward/crazy stories from weddings we have done. Between the two of us, we have about 20 years of weddings under our belts. Remember - sometimes it isn’t funny during or right afterward, but in a year, it could be a hilarious story you tell at Thanksgiving! Having a sense of humor about life is imperative.We hope you enjoy listening to this episode - we sure did enjoy recording it!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#21 Catching Up!Michelle is sick and Christy has a fat lip - but we will carry on! It’s been a while since our podcast has gotten back to its roots...so to speak. We have been dissecting the WEDDING DAY TIMELINE, in our recent 3 piece mini-series, and Michelle recently interviewed Maria Chang, which was inspirational and insightful. We’ve just been craving a lighter, chatty chat, and we needed to catch up with each other! So here is what we threw around in this episode:Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#17 The Wedding Day Timeline - Part 1 of 3Big TakeawaysSpreadsheets. Live them, love them. Don’t fight them! We break down our basic techniques for drafting your initial wedding day timeline - the rows, the columns, the hints and tricks. Rome wasn’t built in a day, people! The Wedding Day Timeline takes time...little by little, it all comes together....in a spreadsheet. :)Who, what, when, where...getting all this info into a timeline makes it really easy for you to answer questions that your vendors will ask you the weeks leading up to the wedding. You’ve already done the work...2017-01-2527 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#16 CateringThe way to a wedding guest’s heart is through their stomach. The reception typically makes up 50-60% of your overall wedding budget. Let’s talk about how that money gets spent on food!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#15 Maid of DIS-HonorWhen wedding planners put down the clipboard and join the wedding party! Christy is moonlighting as MAID OF HONOR for her best friend and it’s weird to be on the other side of things. In this episode, Michelle and Christy talk MOH duties, dresses, and standing up for your girl when you don’t live anywhere near her.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#13 Cheers To Wedding Toasts!So….who is supposed to give a toast at your wedding? What are the rules? Are there rules? In this episode, Christy and Michelle discuss the toasts, which by the way is Christy’s very favorite part of a wedding. #maketoastsgreatagainClick HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#12 Your Presence is our Present"Let’s talk about gifts, baby - Let’s talk about you and me - Let’s talk about all the good things...Salt n Pepa? Anyone? Ok. In this episode, Christy and Michelle talk about the wedding registry. Where to register, how to register, what’s new in the world of wedding registries, our advice, our experiences and our favorite wedding gifts. Listen to this episode and learn all about wedding gifts, from couple, to guest, to planner.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#11 Can My Kids Come To Your Wedding?Michelle and Christy tackle kids on this episode. Not literally, of course. We seldom actually tackle kids, but if you end up having a bunch of kids at your wedding and they ruin everything, you may want to tackle a couple of them. On the flip side, kids are awesome and may just take your big ‘ol family wedding from fun to AMAZING, so let’s dish about it...as we do!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#9 The Wedding PlannerIt can get confusing. Wedding Planner, Wedding Consultant, Day Of Coordination, Month Of Coordination, the venue has a coordinator, we don’t blame you for being confused. In this episode, we discuss and explain in depth all of the terms and services so that it all makes sense.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#8 Real Couple Q&AYou’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! This is our first episode featuring questions about weddings from our current and former clients, and our friends planning weddings. Keep ‘em coming! We love answering YOUR questions.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#6 Matt and Amanda - Part 1 - A Real Engaged CoupleThis is Part 1 of our multi-episode series with engaged couple Matt Gourley and Amanda Lund. We play the Newlywed Game and get to know our bride and groom – super fun! Matt and Amanda share their insight about wedding planning and podcasts and Disneyland. We will check in with them later in the planning process (wedding is in May 2017), and again after the wedding.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#4 Budget - How Much?You’re engaged. You know you want a wedding. How much does a wedding cost? How do you figure it out? We school you on how to create your wedding budget.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#3 FirstsIn this episode, we discuss the FIRST things couples experience when planning a wedding. We share the lessons learned by real couples, and we offer our guidance & advice for navigating this exciting, often anxiety-inducing time. This episode features lots of quotes from Real Couples that we surveyed. Hindsight is 20/20 y'all!Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#2 Pilot. Let's Get Engaged.Original Publish Date: 11/6/2016Welcome! In this episode, you will get to know your hosts, Michelle Martinez & Christy Matthews. Michelle & Christy chat, laugh and lay out exactly what their experience is and why you should be listening to this show.BIG TAKE AWAYSWho are we?
Michelle Martinez, a Certified Wedding Consultant living in the Boston area. Allure Wedding Consulting - www.allureconsulting.com
Christy Matthews, a Certified Wedding Consultant living in Dallas/Fort Worth. Christy Matthews Events - www.christymatthewsevents.com
Christy and Michelle tell the story of how they met in...2016-11-0129 min