Ever wondered what it really looks like to build a thriving wedding planning career while juggling motherhood, pumping breaks in parked cars, surprise school pick-ups, and the occasional chair-hauling at 9 months pregnant? 🤯

In this candid episode, we peel back the curtain on the realities of being moms and wedding planners — the balance, the guilt, the boundaries, and the moments that make it all worth it.

From pumping behind tinted car windows at venues to tag-teaming childcare between timelines and tent load-ins, this conversation is honest, heartfelt, and full of perspective for anyone in the events industry… or any career built on passion.

What we discuss:

[00:00] — Why this conversation matters for the wedding industry

[02:00] — The "dream job" myth vs. real logistics + spreadsheets

[04:00] — Navigating pregnancy while planning weddings

[10:30] — Learning to ask for help & building a supportive team

[14:30] — When vendors don't show up — and planners step in

[18:00] — How anxiety shows up in high-pressure wedding seasons

[28:00] — Kids at weddings — behind-the-scenes realities

[31:00] — Setting boundaries as a parent and wedding professional

[35:00] — Why Zoom changed wedding planning forever

Key Takeaways:

• Wedding planning is flexible — but that doesn't mean easy
• Boundaries help you serve clients better (not less!)
• Childcare logistics in the events world are real and complex

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Visit our website: www.weddingsunscripted.com

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