Episode Summary
In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my own wedding—yes, we got married at a short-term rental—and how that experience opened my eyes to a whole new income stream for Airbnb and Vrbo hosts. Whether you’re planning a wedding or looking to boost your property’s revenue, I’m sharing all the tips, lessons, and wild stories from our wedding weekend at a $9M mansion in Lake of the Ozarks.

Key Takeaways

Why Listen to This Episode?
Because weddings are big business—and your Airbnb might be the next best venue. From firsthand experience to pro insights (I was a wedding planner!), I’m sharing exactly how you can tap into this market and make weddings work for your STR.

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Let’s Connect
Thinking about turning your property into a wedding venue? DM me on Instagram at @theairbnbroadmap with your questions or share your progress! I’d love to cheer you on and help you out.

Work With Me
Want help finding a short-term rental property that can double as a wedding venue? Or already have one and want to make it wedding-ready? Let’s talk. Head to theairbnbroadmap.com to work together or learn about my course.

Chapters
00:00 - Wedding season chaos & 9 weddings in one summer
02:25 - My background as a wedding planner
04:00 - Why we chose a short-term rental for our wedding
06:30 - How we found the perfect mansion on Lake of the Ozarks
09:15 - How we hacked our costs (our friends paid to stay!)
11:30 - The behind-the-scenes wedding planning chaos
13:00 - Pool party, wedding dress dive, and epic stories
16:00 - Why your Airbnb could be a wedding goldmine
17:40 - Setting your wedding rental rules & coordinator requirements
18:45 - How to list your STR on The Knot
20:00 - Final tips and encouragement to turn your Airbnb into a wedding venue

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