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A few years ago we joined Scheana Shay and Brock Davies on Scheananigans to talk about their destination wedding in Mexico — what the planning experience actually looked like behind the scenes. A full wedding weekend, a large guest count, a television production crew moving alongside the event, and yes, the unexpected moments that required the team to adjust in real time.

What makes this conversation special is that you get both sides: what the process felt like for Scheana and Brock as a couple, and what was happening from the planning side at the same time. We talk about why full-service planning is different from day-of coordination, the decisions that happened long before guests arrived, and what changes when a destination wedding also has a production schedule around it.

Then Shelby comes back to unpack what that wedding taught us — and how it directly shaped the Simply Classic Social platform.

This conversation originally appeared on Scheananigans with Scheana Shay (Dear Media) and is shared here with permission.

🎧 Listen to the original episode: "Wedding Planners, Bridechilla & The Missing Bridesmaid" (Jul 7, 2023) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheananigans-with-scheana-shay/id1355212095

Thank you Scheana, Brock, and the Scheananigans team.

Next episode: the real wedding budget conversation — total numbers, hidden costs, packages, and payment commitments.

Credits Hosted by Shelby Salanger. Interview courtesy of Scheananigans with Scheana Shay / Dear Media, used with permission.

The first booking feels exciting — it makes the wedding feel real. But some of the most expensive planning problems happen before the couple even gets started: the venue booked before the guest count is clear, the date chosen before anyone looks at travel, the package signed because the starting price seemed to fit.

This episode is the foundation conversation:

- Budget range before venue shopping — not a perfect category-by-category budget, a realistic range. Who's contributing? Confirmed or discussed? Does it include the weekend, attire, travel, the honeymoon? - The question that matters more than "what's your budget": what does that number need to include? - Guest count reality — 70 vs 120 vs 200 people changes the venue, catering, rentals, transportation, staffing, and the kind of weekend you can create - Why a list of 150 invited does not mean 150 attending - Three priorities — decide what matters most before a venue decides it for you - Location is not only an aesthetic choice — who can attend, contracts, vendor availability, travel costs - A homework list: the one-hour conversation to have with your partner (no venue browsing during the meeting)

Next episode: our special Scheananigans crossover — the real conversations behind planning Scheana Shay & Brock Davies' destination wedding in Mexico.

Credits Hosted by Shelby Salanger. Produced by Simply Classic Social.

We're back. After a longer-than-expected break, Simply Classic Social returns — and this season has a clear job: to talk about the decisions underneath the beautiful photos.

Couples have more inspiration than ever, and it isn't creating clarity. Everything is beautiful, everything looks urgent, and almost none of it tells you what should happen first, what it actually costs, or whether it will work for your wedding. That's the gap this season closes.

In this episode: - Why the show came back — and why now - Weddings as one collective experience, not a collection of separate pretty choices - Why "wedding" now means the whole weekend: welcome parties, room blocks, transfers, farewell brunches - Where Simply Classic Social (the platform) came from: weddings live in too many places - Who this season is for — couples first, vendors alongside - What's coming: budget conversations, destination weddings, resort selection, and a very special crossover episode

Next episode: What you should decide before you book anything — budget range, guest count, priorities, and the order that saves you stress later.

Links - Planning & travel: Simply Classic Events · Simply Classic Travels - The planning platform: Simply Classic Social - Send us the part of planning that confuses you most — those questions build this season.

Credits Hosted by Shelby Salanger. Produced by Simply Classic Social.

Since we just got engaged (yay) obviously we have all the tips! On this episode we have a special guest ... My fiance @charlie_Salanger _Travels we go over how he asked , how he prepared and a few tips for anyone looking to pop the question.

Let us know how you asked, we love to hear your love stories !

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In This Episode Chris and I go over our top 10 travel tips!

From booking your services to packing all the necessitites , this EP will have you covered.

Let us help you make those har decissions! For more planning information contact our Simply Classic team

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In this episode Chris and I talk about how to narrow down that hard decission of choosing your wedding venue. There are so many options and o many factors at play when making this decission , it's time to lean into one another and oaly off of your personalities and what really matter for you that day (or weekend).

Let us help you make those har decissions! For more planning information contact our Simply Classic team

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For more information on event planning, destiantion wedding planning, travel booking or honeymoons contact me at [email protected]

In this episode Shelby interviews Kelly Faetanini a remarkable wedding gown designer located in New York.

"Kelly Faetanini Wedding Gowns come in a variety of shapes and sizes for the modern bride. We have classic styles that trend from romantic to dramatic. No matter what style gown you choose, they are all crafted with every detail and movement in mind, and a crowd-pleaser!

Materials we love to work with include crepe, satin, silk, lace, chiffon, chantilly lace, Matte Mikado, organza, tulle, embroidery, and more. Wedding dresses styles include ball gown, Fit-to-flare, A-line, and Column. Necklines include strapless, V-neck sweetheart, and more.

Many of our dresses are customizable, you have options to choose the fabric, color, and type of sleeve. Along with our more classic styles, we also have newer trends like ombre dresses, long sleeve wedding dresses with tulle puff sleeves."

To add on to her incredible designs she was also the youngest wedding gown designer to ever walk in New York Bridal Fashion Week!

Give this episode a listen and let us know what you think!

XOXO

Shelby

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Our first Q & A and you didn't disappoint with your questions. I know I say it all the time but I thin k this was my favorite EP yet, it felt personal and I got to know what you wanted to hear... So let's plan on one of these once a month!

Drop your questions in the comments, hit us in the DM's or shot them to our email [email protected] to be featured in the next Q& A

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There is nothing more the important than staying relevant and up with the current trends in our creative industries. In this episode Chris and I talk about how continuing to educate yourself can constantly help elevate your brand and your business.

There is nothing better than working with a photographer that knows the latest hot spots to shoot , or the designer with the newest looks, this is the same when working with a planner that known the newest hot venues or gets the best deals because of long term vendor relationships.

We recommend the following workshops to further educate yourself if you are a planner or creative:

Here is a free business guide on how to build your ideal client:

If you liked this episode please listen to Ep # about building your brand:

For free travel planning at any all inclusive resort contact Shelby or Charlie [email protected]

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In this episode Chris and I talk about the ins and outs of planning a killer Bach party that WON'T disrespect your partner but will have no lack of fun.

Follow these easy steps to ensure the weekend of your dreams with all your besties.. its truly as easy as that!

And of course contact Simply classic travels for all your travel needs for FREE! yess, you heard that right for Free!

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