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

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It’s time to think outside the cake box when it comes to dessert: I’m talking pumpkin funfetti and chai, manhattan cocktails, and so many more unique flavors and designs. 

I guarantee after this interview you will be inspired to think of new and interesting ways to incorporate your personalities into your dessert.

Read the episode show notes at  https://verveeventco.com/9.

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Before we get to today’s tip, I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Thanks so much for listening to the podcast wherever you are. On a personal note, I’ll be taking the next few weeks off to be with my family. Our next episode with Molly Hartley and Jenn McClure of Scratch Bakeshop will air on January 5th 2021. It’s so weird to say that. Ahh!

Anyway, talk to you guys in In the new year (unless we DM on Instagram. And if we’re not, why aren’t we??! Come say hi to me @verveeventco

Anyway, on with the tip!

Today’s tip is a compilation of my past tips regarding your cake and desserts. It’s a little preview of what we’ll be talking about in our next episode when we resume after the holidays. Enjoy!

Tip 016: Don't Forget Your Cake Stand

When it comes to your wedding cake, don't forget to think about how the cake will be displayed. Ask the cake baker, What color and dimensions will the cake board be? That's the piece of wood your cake sits on. You want to make sure your board matches the color of your cake stand and that the cake stand you have is the proper size. If you're buying the cake stand, make sure you get it well in advance. You want to make sure it's sturdy enough to support the weight of a wedding cake AND it's wide enough. Most cake stands that you would buy "off the shelf" are smaller and not properly sized for a wedding cake.

Tip 017: Avoid These Unique Wedding Cake Flavors
More cake tips! I'm all for unique and personalized food, but be wary of asking for cake fillings made of anything that is seasonal, such as fruit. Also, temper your expectations if you're asking for something exotic, like a mango curd and you don't live in a climate that grows mangoes. We had a mango curd filling in our cake that was PHENOMENAL. But our baker warned us that we might need to go to Plan B if she couldn't get mangoes that were the right variety and ripeness when our wedding came. Luckily, she did and it was AMAZING, but I knew she was a little stressed about it. (Shout-out to Anita Gupta of Maliha Creations in Charlottesville, VA!)

Tip 018: How to Make Your Wedding Cake Stand Out
This is my last cake tip for the week. Promise! Instead of serving a traditional, round 3-tiered cake, consider changing it up a bit. Make the tiers different heights for a more modern and artistic look. For example, make the bottom tier a little shorter and fat, make the middle tier taller and make the top tier in between. Or even make the cake asymmetrical. This will make your cake stand out from all the other cake your guests have seen and tasted.

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On today’s episode, I’m forecasting some really fun and different trends for what we can expect in 2021 in weddings. 2020 was kind of a dumpster fire, and I think we’re all ready for something different. Read the episode show notes at  http://verveeventco.com/7 ‎. 
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If you've been following me on social media, you know that the dinner table is one of my favorite ways to get creative with the decor. I love using unique media for placecards, like luggage tags, scrolls, fruit, or even napkins. I also like using a colored napkin tied with flowers or ribbon to add some texture. Finally, printing your menus on something other than paper is a fun way to add an element of surprise to the table.  I also like having different looks for the tables. For example, you could have one linen for your rectangular tables and another for your rounds. Try to make them similar in terms of material or pattern so there's still some cohesion. For more ideas on wedding table decor, including the actual candlesticks I use all the time, visit my Resources page at https://verveeventco.com/resources 

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Wedding day beauty plays a huge role in how you experience your day. How you appear affects your level of confidence, how you feel, and how you act in front of the camera. But beauty is such a personal thing - it can make finding the right team to get you wedding day ready difficult and scary. After this episode I think you’re going to re-think how you go about finding your hair and makeup team.

Read the episode show notes at http://verveeventco.com/5. 

If you liked this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and connect with me at  http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/. And if want to learn more about planning a wedding, send me a DM on Instagram at @verveeventco.

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According to Brides, 25% of all weddings are destination weddings. Because of the pandemic, I’m seeing a lot more couples scale back the size of their wedding and considering having destination weddings with just their closest friends and family. But where do you even begin? In today's episode, we talk about the first five things you need to do before planning your destination wedding with Kara Brodhecker of Love at First Travel at https://loveatfirsttravel.com/.   

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Do you think your vendors are a perfect match for you? As a wedding planner, I take years to cultivate relationships with a variety of wedding pros so I can curate the best vendor team possible for my clients. But what if you’re an engaged couple just starting out? On today’s episode, I talk about the importance of finding the right vendors for you and everything you should consider when choosing a vendor - and it’s not just the price. This is a super helpful and informative episode guys. Read the episode show notes at http://verveeventco.com/3. If you liked this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and connect with me at  http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/. And if want to learn more about finding the right vendor for you, send me a DM on Instagram at @verveeventco.

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Are you wondering whether planning a wedding in 2021 is going to be like 2020 all over again? Whether you’ve re-scheduled your wedding 3x or you’re newly engaged and unsure about when you should have your wedding, this episode is for you. We talk about whether planning a wedding in 2021 is risky and what the etiquette is for inviting and uninviting guests because of COVID19. This is one of my fave interviews guys.

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Hi guys! In today's episode I'm going back – way back to where it all began so you know why this podcast started and where it's headed. Most episodes will be more advice and topic-driven, but you should probably know a little bit about the person who's giving you advice and why you should listen to them, right? And if there are topics you'd like me to cover or experts you want me to interview, please let me know! 

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Thanks for being here and I can't wait to connect with you!

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Hey guys! In episode zero (0)!! of the revamped Ask the Planner podcast, I preview for you where this podcast is going. 

Also, THANK YOU! Thank you for listening to the podcast! I've been working hard to revamp the podcast think you'll love the new format.

If you're new to the podcast, I’m the owner of Verve Event Co., a company whose mission is to ensure its couples enjoy planning the contemporary, sophisticated wedding they’ve always imagined. 

I’ll get into my whole background and story in the next episode, but to give you a quick summary, I’ve been planning weddings and events since 2007 officially. I’ve planned events with budgets in excess of 2 million dollars, including an Inaugural Ball, have worked with celebrities, dignitaries, and heads of state including former presidents and first ladies, and my work has been featured in numerous outlets including the Today Show, New York Mag, and several blogs. 

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