Today we are talking about the first foundational steps after becoming engaged. The bliss of a new engagement may cause you to dream of beautiful dresses and florals. But resist that urge until you have your budget and priorities set. Today we talk about how to set them.

The Knot created National Wedding Planning Day as an annual holiday celebrated March 1st. Esther Lee, Senior Editor for the The Knot, joins to talk about how the holiday started, and to share some wedding trends. Visit The Knot content page to learn more, and join us all month for more topics to kick off wedding planning season. Full schedule below:

February 8: You're Engaged! Now What? pt 1 - Setting Your Date and Securing a Venue

The 2022 season of the Complete Wedding Planning Podcast kicks off February 1 as we start the National Wedding Planning Day celebration. New episodes release all though February. Join us to as we discuss the best way to start the wedding planning process. Here is a preview of the February 1 episode, which features Esther Lee from The Knot.

Hello and Happy New Year. Thanks for following us in 2021, and cheers to an awesome 2022. We will close out season 2 of our podcast with some helpful tips and tricks for navigating the wedding show.

Visit Josh and Complete Weddings + Events of Milwaukee at the Wonderful World of Weddings show at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Show hours are 10am-4pm Saturday, January 8 and Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Visit Tara and All About You Events and Complete Weddings + Events Manhattan at the Flint Hills Bridal Expo at the Hilton Garden Inn. Show hours are Noon-4pm Sunday, January 9, 2022.

The wedding planning is not for you. The idea of bringing hundreds of people to town for a big party just doesn't fit. Your dream is more of an intimate event with only the closest people. A destination wedding is right for you. Our guest is Niki Rakowitz with CARE Travel out of Manhattan, KS. Visit them to plan your next trip!!

The wedding day is almost here. The planning process has been exhaustive, but the light at the end of the tunnel is visible. Now it's time for the really fun part: the honeymoon. Our guest is Niki Rakowitz with CARE Travel out of Manhattan, KS. Visit them to plan your next trip!!

The year is coming to a close and New Year's Eve is just around the corner. We will soon be ringing in the New Year. Will you or a friend be also ringing in the I Do? Today we talk about New Year's Eve weddings. The pros, the cons, and what to think about if planning one.

The wedding planning is in full force. Lists have been made and tasks have been assigned. Things are moving forward. Boxes have been checked and hard conversations have been had. The immersion into the wedding planning process is successful, and you are now living and breathing wedding planning. It has basically become another job. You have purchased your ticket on the Stresstown Express, and you've boarded the train. This is not a good thing. Today's topic is about taking a break and keeping sane.

The wedding plans are coming together well. So well that we table the conversation this week. At Complete We Do so much more than weddings. During the winter and holiday season we focus on family and friends, just like our wedding planning couples. Today we discuss what makes a great company holiday party. Holiday parties are a great time to rent a photo booth. Let's talk about how to make a great time.

Let's talk about the weather and the seasons. When most people think about weddings the first thought is summer. However, fall weddings have almost completely overtaken as the trend in many places. We in the industry consider spring to be the official start of the wedding year. But what about the 4th season? Is winter a good time for a wedding? We discuss that today.