Wedding Planning Podcast

It's officially engagement season, and we’re going to be welcoming a TON of new friends to the show in the coming weeks!  I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to a new year full of brand new shows, lots of 2020 weddings, and some new & exciting ways for you to enjoy the WPP … much more to come on that next month :D

To kick us off today, one of the most popular wedding questions of all time is some variation of this:

"We just got engaged and are feeling a little stuck about where to get started with our wedding plans.  What should we do first, what are some important things to prioritize at the very beginning, how can we be methodical about starting the wedding planning process without getting completely slammed by overwhelm and information overload?"

To answer this question, I have a wonderful, totally free resource for you called the Wedding Planning Podcast Engagement Starter Kit.  The Engagement Starter Kit includes 3 bonus episodes of the podcast, delivered to you via email, where we walk through the first 3 steps to take once you’re ready to kick off your wedding plans.  

The BONUS shows are available to you, TOTALLY FREE, by visiting www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/learnmore and simply entering your email address.  That’s it!  

Today we're reviewing lots more of your wonderful questions, and some important show announcements as we head into the New Year.

Want to submit a VIDEO review for the Wedding Planning Podcast?  I would LOVE to feature you (& your partner, if they're game!) on our website and new marketing materials!  You can record a brief video "selfie" and email to me - kara {at} weddingplanningpodcast {dot} co

I'm also looking for "I wish I knew then what I know now" post-wedding advice that you'd like to share with other engaged couples.  Email your stories!  Visit www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact to submit.

My warm wishes for health, happiness and love this holiday season!  

xo, Kara

An extra special thank you to today's show sponsors:

Connect with your Better Help professional counselor and save 10% off your first month with discount code “WEDDING".

Check these guys out at Generation Tux and use promo code "WEDPLANNING" for 10% off the entire groom’s party AND a free groom's tux w/ 5 paid party members.

Zola makes wedding planning easier and less stressful, with wedding websites, registry, invites, and a guest list manager - all in one place.  Sign up at zola.com/wpp today to get your FREE personalized paper sample. Then, use code SAVE50 to get 50% off your Save the Dates.

You’ve found the perfect wedding dress - congratulations!!!

Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we’re doing a thorough review of all the "post-dress shopping" to-do items.

Our conversation covers the dress alterations process in detail, including pricing, money-saving tips, a timeline for when to get started, and alternative options for having your dress altered.

We’re also going to address:

• What's a bustle, do I need one, and how much does it cost? (article on bustling I mentioned in today's show can be found here)
• Pre-wedding weight loss & gain,
• Styling and shape wear options like bras, corsets, and compression garments,
• The importance of COMFORTABLE SHOES,
• Getting your dress home & last minute wrinkle patrol (the handheld steamer I mentioned can be found here)
• And some creative ways to preserve and / or repurpose your gown after the wedding.

Please take advantage of these special offers from our show sponsors!

Train your loved one to deliver your ceremony like a pro with the Unboring Officiant training package! Listeners enjoy 50% off when you visit www.unboringofficiant.com/weddingplanningpodcast

Would you LOVE to take advantage of FREE honeymoon planning services for your all-inclusive, cruise, or exotic honeymoon AND get $50 off when you book? Simply email [email protected] to get started!

Less is more with Native. For 20% off your first purchase, visit www.nativedeodorant.com and use promo code WEDDING during checkout.

Today's show covers all the things you’ll need to know before you go wedding dress shopping.  Enjoy loads of solid tips to keep yourself sane throughout the process, and make dress shopping less stressful and overwhelming. 

This show is built entirely on questions & conversations from members of the Wedding Planning Podcast VAULT, a behind-the-scenes membership group where YOU can take advantage of:

• VIP access to Q&A shows,
• Private group discussions, 
• A complete organized library of all episodes, AD FREE
• ... just to name a tiny sampling of the benefits! 

To learn more and join the VAULT, visit www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/vault

Based on your questions, concerns & general wonderings, today's show includes: 

• Tips for browsing & inspiration,
• Valuable info on plus-size & large-breasted dress options,
• WHO to take along,
• WHAT to take along,
• ONLINE shopping tips,
• When to buy your dress,
• Wedding dress trends for 2020
• and MORE!

LINKS / ARTICLES MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:

LARGE-BUST dress options

PLUS-SIZE dress shopping tips

Past shows you may enjoy (scroll back in your podcast feed to listen):

• When Trying to Save Money Backfires, 10/2/19
• Alternative Dress Ideas (Q&A), 10/16/19
• Bridesmaids Dresses 5/29/19

A huge THANK YOU for supporting today's show sponsors:

Check these guys out at Generation Tux and use promo code "WEDPLANNING" for 10% off the entire groom’s party AND a free groom's tux w/ 5 paid party members.

Start listening today with a 30-day Audible trial. Choose 1 audiobook and 2 Audible Originals absolutely free. Visit audible.com/wedding or text WEDDING to 500-500.

Connect with your Better Help professional counselor and save 10% off your first month with discount code “WEDDING".

Today's show is full of NINE of your wonderful wedding planning questions on all things from ...

• plus-size dress shopping tips,
• wedding rings,
• DIY project transportation,
• creative ways to include Mom in the ceremony,
• and more!

Ever feel like talking about money and the wedding with your families makes you wanna find a cave and hide?  You're not alone!  Tune in for some easy ways to gracefully change the subject ;)

To participate in future Q&A's, follow @weddingplanningpodcast on Instagram - I can't wait to hear from you. 

xo, Kara

A special thank you to today's show sponsors:

• Save $75 on your wedding band when you shop www.hellonoemie.com with promo code "WEDDINGPLANNING"
• SAVE 50% on the UNBORING!Officiant training package!  Visit: www.unboringofficiant.com/weddingplanningpodcast
• Enjoy FREE honeymoon travel planning & $50 off your booking when you email [email protected]

Today we’re reviewing FOUR amazing money-saving wedding swaps that you can consider to save THOUSANDS on your big day, brought to you by Heather from The Wedding Hacker!

We’re also going to dive deep into ways to overcome yucky feelings of judgement & fear about what others will think of your wedding ...

In addition to TONS of great wedding questions that you sent in last week!

I mentioned a lot of links & resources in today's show - a recap:

• weddingplanningpodcast.co/kvw
• weddingplanningpodcast.co/wedding-swaps
• www.unboringofficiant.com/weddingplanningpodcast
• www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/wedding-favors/
• www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/bridesmaid-proposal-ideas/

Thank you to today's show sponsors for these generous offers!

Would you LOVE to take advantage of FREE honeymoon planning services for your all-inclusive, cruise, or exotic honeymoon AND get $50 off when you book?  Simply email [email protected] to get started!

Check these guys out at Generation Tux and use promo code "WEDPOD21" for 10% off the entire groom’s party AND a free groom's tux w/ 5 paid party members.

Connect with your Better Help professional counselor and save 10% off your first month with discount code “WEDDING".

Your wedding gift registry is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your home & your lifestyle with practical gifts that you need and will use in the years to come. 

Tune in for an essential guide to creating a killer wedding gift registry including:

• Deciding what items to include and ...
• Items NOT to include on your registry,
• Various lifestyle "categories" to consider as you build your registry,
• Tips for creating cash gift funds via Zola,
• Your top wedding registry "wish list" items,
• And a deep dive Q&A into your wedding planning questions!

Please enjoy these generous gifts from today's show sponsors:

Claim a $50 registry credit when you sign up at zola.com/wpp

Head to hellonoemie.com and use the promo code “WEDDINGPLANNING” for $75 off your wedding band today.

Less is more with Native.  For 20% off your first purchase, visit www.nativedeodorant.com and use promo code "WEDDING" during checkout. 

Today we’re going to demystify the world of wedding insurance, permits and licensing.

You’ve likely had nightmares about alllllll the things that can go wrong on your wedding day. 

* News flash * Something will most likely go un-according to plan on your wedding day, and that’s simply unavoidable. 

While I can’t buffer you against ALL mishaps like a lipstick spot on your dress, swollen and hurting feet, or running out of vodka at the bar - the GOOD news is, you can protect yourself and your wedding from big disasters with a simple little thing called wedding insurance.  Wedding insurance is reasonably priced, and for just a couple hundred dollars can provide PRICELESS peace of mind.

Visit the complete blog post for today's show here:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/wedding-insurance 

Enjoy these gifts from today's show sponsors:

Connect with your Better Help professional counselor and save 10% off your first month with discount code “WEDDING".

Check these guys out at Generation Tux and use promo code "WEDPLANNING" for 10% off the entire groom’s party AND a free groom's tux w/ 5 paid party members.

Choose 1 audiobook and 2 Audible Originals absolutely free when you visit www.audible.com/wedding or text WEDDING to 500-500.

Self-care in the months before your wedding is a top priority.  Today we're going to review a 12-month beauty & health timeline for you to follow so that you look & feel your absolute BEST on your wedding day!

To be clear, this is NOT a show about fad diets, or "losing weight" for the wedding. 

Tune in for a detailed guide to:

• Various beauty treatments to consider in the year before the wedding,
• EASY and FREE ways to establish healthy habits,
• Everything you need to know about hair & makeup trials,
• Things to consider if doing your own hair & makeup,
• A detailed 12-month timeline for exactly what should happen when, leading all the way up to your wedding day.

Please enjoy these special gifts from today's show sponsors!

Feed the champion in you with Kettlebell Kitchen!  Go to www.kettlebellkitchen.com and enter code WEDDING for $25 off each of your first two orders (for new customers).

Less is more with Native.  For 20% off your first purchase, visit www.nativedeodorant.com and use promo code WEDDING during checkout. 

Enjoy FREE honeymoon planning services AND $50 off when you book with Susan's Travel Services!  Simply email [email protected] to get started.

Today's brand new episode of the Wedding Planning Podcast features affordable & fun wedding favor ideas and thank you gifts, perfect for your parents and wedding party!

Stay tuned - that's followed up by a Wedding Q&A segment FULL of your amazing wedding questions & some extreme value bombs!

Links mentioned in today's show:

• Washi Tape Tea Light Candle blog post
• FREE doughnut printable favor stickers
• buynothingproject.org
• tablecloths factory.com

Also be sure to check out these generous gifts from today's show sponsors:

• Connect with your Better Help professional counselor and save 10% off your first month with discount code “WEDDING".
• Check these guys out at Generation Tux and use promo code "WEDPLANNING" for 10% off the entire groom’s party AND a free groom's tux w/ 5 paid party members.
• Would you LOVE to take advantage of FREE honeymoon planning services for your all-inclusive, cruise, or exotic honeymoon AND get $50 off when you book?  Simply email [email protected] to get started!

Today we explore affordable ways to decorate a LARGE wedding reception space.

In the first part of our conversation, I’m going to do an overview of two materials that I love - they are both affordable, and ideal for decorating a huge room.

In the second part of the show, I’ll cover some precise tips for determining how much materials you’ll need to decorate your wedding venue.  We review some easy ways to take measurements and create a blueprint before you go supply shopping. 

Links mentioned in today's show:

• Save 30% on your wedding Save the Dates and Invitations!  Visit www.zola.com/wpp to learn more
• PAPER FLOWER PINTEREST BOARD: www.pinterest.com/karasvinwedding/paper-flowers/

• For a complete recap of today's show, visit: www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/tulle

• Tulle & Tissue supplier: www.papermart.com

• FREE Engagement Starter Kit from the Wedding Planning Podcast: www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/learnmore

Cheers until next time!

Kara