Some of the best (and most fun!) parts about wedding planning is touring the venues, going dress shopping, and pinning color palettes on Pinterest! But what doesn’t get talked about enough is all the stress and pressure that comes along with it. Especially if you are simultaneously in the process of buying your first home, graduating from college, or expecting a baby! 

So in this episode we’re talking about the hard stuff and sharing some things we’ve experienced with our couples to help you navigate things like: 

• Stressing over the budget and being honest about your finances
• Talking to someone when you’re feeling overwhelmed and frustrated or taking a break
• Commemorating the loss of a loved one 
• Dealing with difficult relationships with family or friends 
• Feeling pressure from others to do things a certain way

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When you want answers, you gotta go to the top! And that’s exactly what we did. 

On this episode of The Wedding Duo Podcast, we sat down with the one and only Kate Dear! Known on the internet as The Venue CEO, Kate is the owner of Maryland’s most authentic and unique celebration spaces. Choosing your wedding venue is one of the most important parts of the wedding planning process! So we got all the info to help you find the perfect space in your area.

Kate gives us the inside scoop on: 

• What makes an event space so special
• How the right space can help you save tons of money on decor
• Important things to consider when shopping around for venues
• And what helps make your event the most successful (aka fun, engaging, and entertaining!) 

Don’t sleep on this one!

Connect with Kate Dear!

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Instagram: @thevenueceo

Website: https://fetewell.com/

Facebook: thevenueceo

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There are so many ways you can customize parts of your wedding to really showcase (and celebrate!) your personalities as a couple. But one area where a lot of couples get stuck is figuring out what to do during the ceremony to give it a little more character and substance. Well wonder no more because in this episode, we’re sharing a list of some of our favorite unity ceremonies to incorporate into your nuptials! 

We’re sharing more about: 

• The classics (like the candle and the sand ceremony)
• Unique ideas that could also begin a tradition that can last throughout the years
• Lifestyle specific ideas
• Some fun and lighthearted ideas
• And how you can make each and every one of them your own

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As professional wedding vendors, we get A LOT of questions! The entire wedding planning process involves making one decision after another (and there’s a lot of decisions to be made!) There’s logistical questions, like what time should the wedding start and how long do you need to get ready beforehand. And there’s also those style and personality questions, like choosing your music, designing your centerpieces, and picking the flavor of your wedding cake. 

So in this episode of The Wedding Duo Podcast, we are answering 10 commonly asked questions that we often get as professional wedding vendors. 

Questions like: 

• What are some fun and unique ways to entertain your guests other than the traditional drinking and dancing?
• What if you don’t like being the center of attention? How do you navigate this?
• How much do professional wedding vendors cost?
• How many songs do you need to choose for the ceremony? 
• Should you hire a DJ or a live band? 

Hit the play button to pick our brain for the answers to these questions and more! 

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Weddings are expensive and involve a lot of planning and coordination - which is stressful. 

And not everyone can afford to hire a professional wedding planner. (Which can be even more stressful!) 

So if wedding planning is on your DIY list, then this episode is for you! Tune in to learn how you (or ideally a friend or family member) can DIY your wedding planning like a professional! 

We’re giving you all the tips and tricks for things like: 

• The first thing you should check when you get to the venue
• Managing your vendors
• How to be proactive with your timeline
• How to strategically organize the things you need to bring with you
• Coordinating with the wedding party so that everyone knows what’s going on, when it’s happening, and where they need to be
• Plus so much more!  

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You may be thinking, “are there really that many ways to plan a floor plan?” “Does it really matter?” Yes. . . yes there is. And yes. . . yes it does. As a matter of fact, how your reception is laid out affects a lot more than you probably think! 

In this episode, we are going over what you should keep in mind when it comes to your floor plan and some tips and tricks to create a functional, yet beautiful, event space. 

We are giving some insight on:   

• The 4 most common floor plan designs
• What works well with these floor plans and what doesn’t 
• Optimizing your floor plan for the best functionality (and why it’s so helpful!) 
• Where to put the buffet table
• And one very important note about the dance floor 

Check out The Wedding Duo Music Planner! 

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Get ready because today, we’re talking about the “B” word. That’s right - the Budget. 

Arguably, the most important factor when it comes to planning your wedding, your budget is your ultimate guide for making all your wedding day decisions. Figuring out the budget can be really stressful and overwhelming but it’s honestly the most HELPFUL thing you can do. (And we’re here to help you get started!) 

We give you all the need-to-know’s for: 

• How to get started with your budget
• Ways you can save a little money on your venue
• What you should DIY and what you shouldn’t
• Why planning for a wedding planner or a wedding coordinator is worth it
• And how to keep yourself from getting too stressed and overwhelmed with the budget 

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For a lot of our couples, a huge part of their wedding day vision is making sure that their guests have a really good time! You don’t want your guests getting hangry while they're waiting for dinner or getting lost on their way to the ceremony! (We’ve all been there and it’s not very fun.) So if an enjoyable guest experience is important to you at your wedding - this episode is for you! 

We talk about: 

• Ways to keep your guests comfortable when the weather doesn’t cooperate
• The best ways to communicate with your guests before the wedding and during
• How to have speedy bar service so that guests don’t get stuck waiting in line for a beverage
• How to keep your guests from getting hangry!
• The #1 biggest challenge when it comes to a 10/10 guest experience

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Some of the best (and most fun!) weddings are the ones that bring a little something extra to the usual, more traditional, parts of the day. So in this episode, we are sharing all kinds of fun wedding ideas that will have your friends and family talking about how awesome your wedding was for years to come. 

We talk more about: 

• The difference between personalizing your wedding and adding personality to your wedding
• Flower dudes, flower grandmas, and kid's electric cars
• Ideas for writing your own vows
• Getting creative with the unity ceremony
• Getting the guests involved with the recessional
• Some fun things you can do during cocktail hour
• Introducing the bridal party to the reception
• Fun and creative ways to label the guest tables
• Some unique reception activities and some twists on the more traditional ones
• And last but not least, ideas for the final send-off

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For many couples, one of the most important parts of their wedding day is the reception. We get it, you want to get out on the dance floor and drop it like it’s hot with all your family and friends! But there’s usually a whole lot of other stuff that has to happen before you get to that part of the night, which means, there’s a whole lot of potential for major time delays and wedding day chaos.

So in this episode, we are talking all about how to fine-tune your wedding day schedule so that party time, actually starts on time. 

We go over:

• What to do when your ceremony and reception are at two different locations
• Why it’s so important to start your ceremony on time
• What may get sacrificed if you shorten cocktail hour to save more time
• How to taking advantage of a first look can save you lots of time later 
• Communicating a time limit with your officiant
• Why it’s important to OVER prepare for “the bustle” 
• Really considering your guest count when it comes to planning the dinner portion of your reception
• The best way to handle toasts at the reception
• And a whole lot more! 

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