With wedding season coming to a close, it’s time to talk about burnout, which can be a common phenomenon with any demanding profession, and wedding planners and designers are no exception! This week, we disclose our top tips for preventing and reducing unnecessary stressors that can ultimately lead to burnout. PLUS: We answer one listener’s question about the best way to approach site visits for destination weddings.

Discussed in This Episode:
The Knot (https://www.theknot.com/)
Our Episode on Boundaries (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-set-boundaries-as-a-wedding-planner/id1551208110?i=1000536268644)

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Calling all planners and designers looking to level up their portfolio in order to attract a higher caliber of clientele—You won’t want to miss this week’s episode where we share our top tips for making your portfolio pop, which is imperative for bringing in bigger budget projects! PLUS: We discuss how to manage multiple projects and the processes we have in place to help keep us organized.

Discussed in This Episode:

FedEx Decal Printing (https://www.fedex.com/en-us/printing/marketing-materials/decals.html)

Wedded Monthly Planning Checklist (https://www.weddedshop.com/product-page/monthly-planning-checklist)



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Tracy Taylor Ward Design

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Shannon Leahy Events

Website: https://www.ShannonLeahy.com

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Whether RSVP collection is a service you offer or you simply need help advising couples on how to handle it themselves, guest management is no easy feat! On this week’s episode we give you an inside look at how each of us tackle collecting all necessary guest information and how such details impact many other aspects of the wedding day/weekend (think transportation schedules, welcome bag drop offs, entrée selection and more). PLUS: One listener asks for advice on what to do when they are asked to handle payments on the clients’ behalf.


Discussed in this Episode:

Rsvpify (https://rsvpify.com)

Bliss & Bone (https://blissandbone.com)


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Tracy Taylor Ward Design

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Shannon Leahy Events

Website: https://www.ShannonLeahy.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/shannonleahyevents

As planners, it’s our job to alleviate the stress surrounding the hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions that go into our clients’ events, but you can go about this in a variety of different ways…This week we discuss how our processes for helping clients navigate decision making has evolved over the years, and how to know which course of action is best for your business. PLUS: We share advice for handling scenarios in which planners are tasked with certain jobs that fall outside their typical scope of work (and how to prevent them).

Discussed in this Episode:
From Chairs to China: Table Mockups (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-chairs-to-china-table-mockups/id1551208110?i=1000529577560)

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Tracy Taylor Ward Design
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Shannon Leahy Events
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/shannonleahyevents

The time has come to share our top five wedding trends! If you’ve been wondering what you can expect to see throughout the remaining half of the year and into 2023 at wedding celebrations, this week’s episode is right up your alley! PLUS: We share our go-to places to find design inspo.

Discussed in this Episode:
Wedded Gratuity Guidelines (https://www.weddedshop.com/product-page/gratuity-guideline)
Wedding Trends: 2021/2022 Edition (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wedding-trends-2021-2022-edition/id1551208110?i=1000530975152)
Over The Moon Styling Services (https://blog.overthemoon.com/styling-services/)
In Conversation with Carrie Goldberg: Bridal Stylists—What Are They and Why You Need One! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-carrie-goldberg-bridal-stylists/id1551208110?i=1000507045981)
CB2 (https://www.cb2.com/)
Restoration Hardware (https://rh.com/)
RH Louis Bench (https://rh.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2110859)
Crate & Barrel (https://www.crateandbarrel.com/)
Bouclé (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boucl%C3%A9)
Assouline Coffee Table Books (https://www.assouline.com/)
Architectural Digest (https://www.architecturaldigest.com/)

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Deciding who will be standing by your side throughout the wedding planning process and on your wedding day is one of the first decisions engaged couples have to think through–From the number of wedding party attendants to have (if any) and when to ask them to be a part of your “I Do” crew to what is expected of these individuals, tune-in this week to hear all our thoughts on wedding parties! Plus, we discuss when it’s appropriate as a planner to share your advice free-of-charge or offer paid mentorship consultations with fellow industry pros.

Discussed in this episode:
Wedded Monthly Planning Checklist (https://www.weddedshop.com/product-page/monthly-planning-checklist)
Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/)
Sugarfina (https://www.sugarfina.com/)
A Signature Welcome (https://asignaturewelcome.com/)

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Shannon Leahy Events
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Why have one day of celebrations when you can have many?! On this week’s episode we’re discussing full wedding weekends and their recent rise in popularity over the last few years–Tune in to hear our thoughts on these multi-day soirées, including tips for budgeting for numerous events, preventing guest burnout with too many activities, how to staff appropriately for such celebrations and so much more. PLUS: We talk through planner travel fees and whether it’s better to charge a set amount for travel up-front vs. sharing an estimate initially and requesting reimbursement down the road.

Discussed in this Episode:
Cedar Lakes Estate (https://www.cedarlakesestate.com/)

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Tracy Taylor Ward Design
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Shannon Leahy Events
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This week we’re diving deep into the details, discussing all things escort and place cards! Whether you’re wondering what the differences are between the two, when to incorporate each into your events or just want to know what our favorite escort card displays have been to-date you’ve come to the right place. Plus, we answer one listener’s question about budgeting and the benefits of discussing both all-in and per-person budgets when connecting with prospective clients.

Discussed in this Episode:
The Event Prep Hacks You Didn’t Know You Needed (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-event-prep-hacks-you-didnt-know-you-needed/id1551208110?i=1000525727873)
Yonder (https://yonderdesign.com/)

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Tracy Taylor Ward Design
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Shannon Leahy Events
Website: https://www.ShannonLeahy.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/shannonleahyevents

We’re back and talking all things beauty! Whether you’re hiring your own hair and makeup team or looking for tips and tricks on vetting the right professionals for your clientele, we’re here to help. Listen in to hear why we think who you hire can make or break the entire wedding day vibe. Plus, we discuss how and when, as a planner, it’s appropriate (and potentially helpful) to share personal wedding planning experiences with clients.

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Don’t worry—This isn’t goodbye, it’s just see you later! With events back in full swing, our lives have been a little bit busy. So while we LOVE connecting each week with all you wed heads, we’re taking a break to focus on our upcoming events, our families and, of course, more big plans for Wedded! Make sure you subscribe so you’ll be the first to know when we’re back and ready to answer all your wedding planning and questions.


Discussed in this episode:

Melissa Alt Cakes (https://www.melissaaltcakes.com/)

Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin (https://www.dragonslovetacos.com)

Wedded Tipping Guide (Coming Soon to WeddedShop.com)

Budgeting Document (Coming Soon to WeddedShop.com)

Shannon Leahy Events Fall Internship Openings (reach out to [email protected])

Tracy Taylor Ward Design Fall Internship Openings (reach out to [email protected])


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Tracy Taylor Ward Design

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Shannon Leahy Events

Website: https://www.ShannonLeahy.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/shannonleahyevents