The Planner's Edit with Desirée Adams: A Podcast for Wedding Planners and Pros (FKA Ask the Planner)

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So much thought and planning goes into your wedding aesthetic. The flowers, the stationery, the tables, etc. But what about you and your wedding party? Obviously one of the most important aspects of the day is your people! Your squad. And what they’re wearing makes a big impact on your overall wedding aesthetic.

But there are so many brands and directions you can take - same dresses, different dresses, prints, what’s flattering on so many body styles, etc. 

How do you muddle through all this? On today’s episode, our guest guides you through the whole process and shares with us her tips on how to achieve those perfectly coordinated looks. 

This episode was packed with so many amazing tips from our guest. Below are the time stamps to help you navigate the episode. 

• Meet Katie Hubbard [02:14]
• How do you help couples and brides select their wedding attire? [3:53]
• What’s the process of working with a wedding stylist? [4:24]
• Why do you focus on all wedding fashion EXCEPT the wedding dress? [6:42]
• Do you only style the bride? [7:34]
• Why are brides choosing mismatched dresses for bridesmaids' dresses? [8:47]
• Favorite bridesmaid dresses designers or brands? [11:12]
• What other services does My Wedding Wardrobe provide? [11:52]
• 2023 wedding fashion trends? [16:21]
• Groomsmen fashion trends for 2023? [18:21]
• Styling mixed-gender wedding parties (bridesmen, groomsmaids, etc.)? [19:45]
• Listener question 1: Are there types of jewelry or shoes that would look better with certain dresses? [21:54]
• Listener question 2: I chose a blush dress with a white lace overlay. I want to wear pale blue shoes for my “something blue." Good idea or bad idea? [23:26]
• “This or That” [25:12]

 Connect with Katie Hubbard

• My Wedding Wardrobe
• Instagram: @myweddingwardrobe

Links Mentioned in the Show

• Sachin and Babi
• My Wedding Wardrobe's Bridal Resale
• My Wedding Wardrobe's Event Travel

THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSOR! 

• Proven Skincare. Get 20% off my daily skincare routine! Enter the code DESIREE during checkout to save 20% off your first order.

For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/98

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Today, I’m sharing EVERYTHING you need to do while you’re in the home stretch of wedding planning - including the things that typically aren’t covered on a wedding planning checklist (because at this point, you kind of feel like you’ve done everything).

These “home stretch” tasks are going to make the biggest difference on your wedding day. But that’s why you listen to this podcast right? So you never have to worry about missing a thing.

I’m going to dive into all of the juicy details for today’s episode but in case you’re driving (or want to save some notes to talk to your fiance later), you’ll be able to find today’s episode show notes at verveeventco.com/97

To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:

• Wedding Timelines [2:51]
  • Vendor Load-in [3:15]
  • Getting Ready [4:25]
  • Photography Timeline [6:20]
  • Ceremony [6:58]
  • Reception [7:44]
  • Vendor Breakdown/Load-out [8:15]
• Finalize Your Wedding Guest List & Seating Chart
• Finalize Rentals & Decor [11:50]
• Wedding Party Details [14:46]
• Last-Minute Wedding Items [18:10]

 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

• Shop the Wedding Planning Templates Shop (Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off!)
• Learn more about our Wedding Venue Selection Service
• Book a Clarity Call with Desirée
• Wedding Pocket Schedules Template 
• Get the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist

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During your wedding you will have a ton of photos taken of you. For some people this can be very nerve-wracking if they’re self-conscious about their appearance - including their smile. And let’s be honest, your smile is in almost every single photo of you. So if you don’t have good teeth, this can be a problem. 

On today’s episode, we’re talking about your teeth and how to make sure your smile looks its very best on the wedding day. Even if you’re not getting married, we’re still going to talk about some important items and busting some myths about dental hygiene, so make sure you listen until the end!

This episode was packed with so many amazing tips from our guest. 

• Meet Dr. Jim Gleason  [02:52]
• What is Invisalign? [09:02]
• How are clear aligners different or similar to braces? [10:49]
• What makes someone a good or bad candidate for Invisalign? [14:29]
• How does Invisalign or clear aligners work? [16:12]
• What is the timeline and process for Invisalign? [19:18]
• Do online and at-home options like SmileDirectClub or Byte work? [22:33]
• How much does Invisalign cost? [27:52]
• Common misconceptions about clear aligners and braces. [30:57]
• Will I get more cavities if I use clear aligners or Invisalign? [36:11]
• Does mouth wash work? [37:57]
• When is the best time to get your teeth whitened? [41:08]

Connect with Jim Gleason

• Gleason Orthodontics website
• Instagram: @gleasonortho

Links Mentioned in the Show

• Check out Gleason Ortho's Amazon Storefront
• Dr. Gleason's favorite mouthwash
• Dr. Gleason's cavity-fighting gum

THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSOR! 

• Proven Skincare. Get 20% off my daily skincare routine! Enter the code DESIREE during checkout to save 20% off your first order.

For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/96

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From letterpress to blind press, escort cards versus place cards, the wedding stationery world can be a confusing place if you’re not familiar with the terminology. On today’s episode, I talk to a stationery expert and together we give you a crash course on all things wedding paper. 

No matter where you are in your wedding planning journey, or even if you’re a vendor listening along - you’re going to want to listen to today’s episode. I promise you will learn something new that will help you prepare for your wedding, or at least tell you the difference between an escort card and a place card. 

This episode was packed with so many amazing tips from our guest. 

• Meet Allison Jackson [02:38]
• How do you suggest couples figure out how many invitations are needed? [04:45]
• What about printing methods and how they should go about choosing or finding the right wedding stationery designer for them? [05:35]
• How much do they spend for invitation for 100 people? [07:23]
• A quick paper terminology segment so our guests know what we’re talking about when it comes to the different elements? 
• Digital /Flat Printing [08:30] 
• Embossed Printing [09:05]
• Letterpress Printing [09:47]
• What is the difference escort cards and place cards? [10:50]
• What about some accents or details that would help couples in their stationery journey:
  • Vellum [12:11]
  • Seals [12:47]
  • Outter Envelopes [13:44]
  • Inner Envelopes [14:12]
  • Envelope Liner [15:49]
• What is the timeline for ordering stationery - from save the dates to day-of wedding stationery and signage - When should couples start working with a stationer? [20:31]
• A quick list of the different pieces that couples should be thinking about that they might need for their stationery. 
  • Save-the-date [25:56]
  • Invitation Suite [26:45]
  • Day-of stationery [27:45]
• What is your feeling with those and do many of your couples opt to go with either electronic reply cards or incorporating QR codes? [29:36]
• What new techniques or trends or methods or details are you excited for when it comes to stationery that couples might want to incorporate into their own stationery? [31:06]
• Is there anything else you wanted to share that we haven’t covered on today’s episode? [33:27]
• What myth would you like to debunk about  what you do? [34:15]
• This or That [35:25]

Connect with Allison Jackson

• Kindly Delivered website
• Instagram: @kindlydelivered
• Pinterest: @kindlydelivered
• Facebook: Kindly Delivered

Links Mentioned in the Show

• Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist

THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSOR! 

• ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop –  (Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off!)

For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/95

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Believe it or not, not all couples who get married go on a honeymoon. Work, financial, and career commitments, among other things cause couples to skip the honeymoon altogether.

While you might think that’s not a big deal, skipping the honeymoon can actually have a significantly negative affect on your marriage and your relationship.

On today’s episode, we’re talking to a real expert on the topic of honeymoons, paying for the honeymoon, and wedding registries in general.

This episode was packed with so many amazing tips from our guest. 

• Meet Sara Margulis [03:25]
• What it was like to work with Kevin O’Leary? [05:50]
• Why should couples take a honeymoon? [08:33]
• What honeymoon trends do you see for 2024? [11:38]
• Where are less well-known honeymoon destinations? [13:20]
• Is it ok for couples to request money as a wedding gift? [14:42]
• What are the most popular and unique things couples register for? [17:54]
• Is Honeyfund really a fee-free cash registry website? [19:55]
• Advice you give to couples planning a wedding? [22:40]
• What are you excited about for the future of Honeyfund? [27:43]
• Myths about honeymooning and travel [30:22]
• Listener question: How do you ask for a honeymoon gift that’s not tied to a specific location since we don’t know where we’re going yet? [32:00]
• Listener question: Is it okay to only have a cash registry? [33:40]

Connect with Sara Margulis

• Honeyfund website
• LinkedIn: Sara Margulis

Links Mentioned in the Show

• Ep. 89 The Importance of Bridal Wellness and How to Scale a Wedding Business with Danielle Leilani
• Honeyfund 

THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! 

• Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop –  (Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off!)

For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/94

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Hello loverve’s! You know here on Ask the Planner Podcast we never shy away from a hot take, and oh boy do we have one for you today. Today we are addressing the vendors who say “it’s okay if you don’t have a planner - I can help with that”. I know these professionals have good intentions, I believe that they couldn’t be more wrong - and it’s not just because we’re planners! It’s also because I value the work that THEY do and want them to spend your wedding day doing what they were actually hired for.

To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:

Wedding planners can help you:

• Why your vendors may be giving you bad advice [4:55]
• The role of a wedding planner to bring in some more clarity. [7:45]
• The difference between a wedding planner and a venue coordinator [10:50]
• How vendors can work with a wedding planner [15:15]

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

• Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop (Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off!)
• Learn more about our Wedding Venue Selection Service
• Book a Clarity Call with Desirée
• Gather Greene

For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/93

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 Although we like to believe we make wedding planning an exciting and joyful experience, we also know that planning a wedding can feel overwhelming and stressful, especially at the beginning when it feels like every single decision needs to be made at once. One of the most important decisions you will make early on in the wedding planning process is choosing your wedding venue, but before you do that, you should book your wedding planner. Does that surprise you? You might feel like you need to have it all figured out before you book your wedding planner, but today we are going to share five reasons why it's actually a GOOD idea to book your wedding planner before your wedding venue! 

To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:

Wedding planners can help you

• Narrow down your venue options [4:10]
• Stay within your wedding budget [6:58]
• Envision your wedding in the space [8:25]
• Ask the right questions and know what to look for in the contract! [9:53]
• Spot issues BEFORE they happen [10:55] 

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

• Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop
• Learn more about our Wedding Venue Selection Service
• Book a Clarity Call with Desirée
• Episode 36 - 6 Things to Do Before You Get Engaged
• Episode 37 - I’m Engaged! Now what? 
• Episode 40 - How to Put Together Your Wedding Guest List

For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/92

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This episode was packed with so many amazing tips from our guest. 

• Meet Beth Helmstetter [02:00]
• What is the first thing couples should consider when planning a destination wedding? [07:00]
• Should couples talk to a destination wedding planner before or after picking a location? [09:10]
• Do you recommend working with a local wedding planner versus a planner that travels to the location? [11:19]
• What advice do you have for vendors that want to do more destination weddings? [14:54]
• Do couples need to hire a travel agent for a destination wedding? [18:02]
• In addition to the ceremony and reception, what activities do couples plan for their guests as part of their destination wedding? [19:20]
• How far in advance should couples start planning their destination wedding? [20:39]
• When do you recommend sending save the dates for a destination wedding? [22:57]
• What’s the typical budget for a destination wedding? [23:49]
• Advice for managing local vendors in a foreign country? [25:53]
• Where do you suggest couples start if they want a cohesive design for their weddings? [26:49]
• What are some challenges couples don't realize come with planning a destination wedding? [29:08]
• Can you name some of your favorite locations or properties to plan a destination wedding? [32:14]

For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/91

Connect with Beth Helmstetter

• Beth Helmstetter Events website
• Instagram: @bethhelmstetter
• Pinterest: @bethhelmstetter
• Facebook: Beth Helmstetter Events

Links Mentioned in the Show

• Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist
• Wedding Budget Bundle

THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS!

• Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop –  (Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off!)

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We asked you all what you wanted to hear on the podcast and today’s topic came in a few times: how in the world should we be dealing with advice from in-laws and literally everyone else? And hey, maybe even your own parents are the overbearing ones? In today’s episode, I’m going to share a few thoughts when it comes to dealing with unsolicited opinions - especially when they feel more like demands. If that’s what you need right now - or even if you don’t need this YET - you don’t want to miss today’s episode.

To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:

• Take a Step Back #1  [7:19]
• Pick Your Battles #2 [8:27]
• Try to Find Other Ways to Include Them#3 [10:16]
• Keep a United Front with Your Partner #4 [11:23]
• Dont Just Ignore the Problem #5 [12:23]
• Remember this is Temporary  #6 [12:56]

Links Mentioned in the Episode

• Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop
• Learn more about our Wedding Venue Selection Service
• Book a Clarity Call with Desirée

Thank you to our podcast sponsors! 

• Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop –  (Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off!)

For the episode show notes and links, go to verveeventco.com/90

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On today’s episode of the Ask the Planner podcast, we’re hearing from someone who has carved her own path and created a unique niche in the wedding and event industry. Whether you’re getting married and looking for a way to manage the stress and pressures of wedding planning or you’re a vendor in the industry wondering how to get to the next level, you’re going to benefit from this episode.

This episode was packed with so many amazing tips from our guest. 

• Meet Danielle Leilani [01:50]
• Leilani Social [04:50]
• How do you think Leilani Social is different from other planning companies? [7:15]
• Bach Box [10:45]
• What trends do you see in the bachelorette party space for the future? [15:20]
• What’s your #1 tip for new planners starting out and for business owners who want to scale their business? [16:35]
• Can you tell us more about you think Bridal Wellness is and why it's necessary? [21:30]
• What tips do you have for couples that want to take their wellness more seriously? [25:25]
• You shared on your podcast that you're trying to simplify your life. What made you decide to do that and what do you recommend brides do to simplify their lives/weddings? [29:25]
• This or That. [32:47]

Connect with Danielle Leilani

• Leilani Social website
• Instagram: @leilanisocial
• Pinterest: @leilanisocial
• TikTok: @itsdanielleleilani
• YouTube: @danielleleilani

Links Mentioned in the Show

• the bachbox
• Wonder Bombs

THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS!

• Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop –  (Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off!)

For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/89