This week I’m going unscripted & answering FIVE of your wedding questions submitted via Instagram stories!  

I absolutely love hearing from you - to get in on the action for our next Wedding Planning Q&A, follow @weddingplanningpodcast on Instagram & check in regularly to submit your wedding questions, check out fun behind-the-scenes pics, be the first to know about listener perks & special offers, and so much more!

Today’s show is brought to you by our friends at Warby Parker.

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Questions about today's show?  Tag me on IG or send a DM to @weddingplanningpodcast

We're reviewing my top wedding invitation & Save the Date tips in this really detailed, in-depth show.

Naturally, I'm going to encourage you to keep it simple - you probably guessed that, right? ;)

Beyond simplicity, we discuss everything from what goes inside the envelope, when to send your save the dates & invites, postage tips, price-points, and so much more!

A special thank you to today's show sponsor, ZOLA.  To browse ZOLA's beautiful collection of wedding Save the Date cards, invitations, AND claim a totally free $50 registry credit, visit:

www.zola.com/wpp

Full blog post on today's show can be found here:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/invite

Cheers until next time!

Kara

Today we're reviewing 3 of my favorite, timeless wedding trends to keep in mind as you're planning the big day. 

No, we're not rehashing the same "2019 wedding trends" you'll see all over emails, the internet & social media in the coming months - these are my very own "Wedding Planning Podcast ORIGINAL Trends", and I hope you love them ;)

A special thank you to our show sponsor, Audible.  There's never been a better time to listen - sign up for your FREE trial at www.audible.com/wedding or text the word wedding to 500500.

(Yes, you get a book, for FREE!  I loved "Relationship Communication: 2 Manuscripts" by Rina Mcnally.  It's a great listen if you're looking for some informal pre-marital counseling / relationship building with your fiance.)

We covered a LOT of links & resources in today's 2019 Wedding Trends show, including:

• A photo of the 100-person deep tequila shot I shared on Instagram,
• DIY photo backdrop ideas on Pinterest,
• Creative Alternative Wedding Day Entertainment Ideas on Pinterest,
• Save $40 on your TacBoard livestream gallery when you sign up at www.tacboard.com/wedding
• Information on signing up for premium show content & on-demand access to The VAULT

Questions about today's show?  Please be in touch!  

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact

Cheers until next time ;)

Kara 

Today we'll explore a roadmap to hiring your perfect wedding photographer - where to look, questions to ask, and key negotiations to pose before signing a contract.

Really think about it - you're going to spend most of your wedding day with this person RIGHT BY YOUR SIDE, and finding someone who you're 100% comfortable with is SO IMPORTANT. 

Your photographer will probably see you in your underwear, will be inches away from your first kiss, and will tag along behind your every move for 12+ hours on the big day.  So yeah, make sure you really, really like this person!

I also share an often-overlooked element of wedding day photography - the 100's of priceless candid photos your GUESTS will snap on your big day!  Details about creating a candid photo gallery with Tacboard here:

www.tacboard.com/wedding

This wraps up our deep dive into hiring your wedding vendors ... don't forget to grab your "Wedding Vendor Checklists", a set of 5 guides you can use as you research and interview your wedding planner, florist, caterer, and photographer.  Claim your FREE Wedding Vendor Checklists here:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/vendor

Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Zola.  

Take the stress out of wedding planning with free wedding websites, your dream wedding registry, affordable save the dates and invitations, and easy-to-use planning tools!

To join over 500,000 couples who have used Zola, visit zola.com/wpp.

Cheers until next time!

Kara

Your bridesmaids and groomsmen play a really special role in your wedding plans, and of course on the wedding day. 

Let’s review the process of who to choose to do the honors, who NOT to choose, what their roles will be, and ways to manage any conflicts that may arise.

Premium episodes that aren't available anywhere else. On-demand wedding advice.  The VAULT is as close as we can get to sitting down face to face over coffees & taking a guided tour through your wedding plans, start to finish!

Sign up for the VAULT here:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/vault

Create your own unlimited online photo gallery that works via text message!  A live Tacboard gallery is something your guests will never forget - to get started collecting photos today, visit:

www.tacboard.com/wedding

Need a jump start - or RESET - on your wedding plans?  Our signature FREE Engagement Starter Kit is available here:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/learnmore

Cheers until next time!

xo Kara

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Behind-the-scenes fun!

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Today we're taking a detailed look at FIVE unique wedding day formats / themes.  Even if you *think* you have your wedding day vision dialed in, you might fall in love with one of these creative options!

We all know & love the afternoon wedding ceremony followed by evening dinner & dancing reception.  But, maybe you're looking for something a bit more creative and "outside the box".

This show is perfect for you if you're newly engaged and still working out the details of your wedding day format, venue, and timeline.

Together we do an in-depth of review FIVE creative wedding days that go beyond dinner & dancing.

• Sign up for a FREE wedding website & registry with ZOLA and get a $50 registry credit when you visit:

www.zola.com/wpp

• For so much more on today's show, tune in to the full episode & visit the detailed blog post at:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/creative

• Would you love 3 FREE BONUS shows on getting your wedding plans underway?  Sign up for your FREE Engagement Starter Kit here:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/learnmore

• Questions about your own wedding?  You can always be in touch by visiting:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact

Cheers until next time!

xo Kara

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More fun!  Follow along on

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What will you splurge on???

Setting (let alone sticking to) a wedding budget can be a stressful part of planning your special day.  You want everything to be perfect, but there's that pesky price tag, sometimes way outside the range of what you're aiming for.

Budget frets aside, today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, I'm going to take you through a FUN exercise - identifying what you want to SPLURGE on.  This will give you the clarity to put your money where it matters most.

• For so much more, tune in to today's episode & visit the full blog post at:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/splurge

• Details about creating a candid photo gallery with Tacboard here:

www.tacboard.com/wedding

• Would you love 3 FREE BONUS shows on getting your wedding plans underway?  Sign up for your FREE Engagement Starter Kit! 

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/learnmore

• Questions about your own wedding?  You can always be in touch by visiting:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact

Cheers until next time!

xo Kara

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More fun!  Follow along on

Instagram @weddingplanningpodcast

Ready to start hiring your wedding vendors?  Don't get taken for a ride with spotty contracts, inflated pricing, and false promises.  Today I'm going to review a round-up of SMART questions you should be asking ALL of your wedding vendors before signing a contract.

Hiring wedding vendors like a photographer, planner, or caterer can feel very overwhelming - especially for those of us who aren't comfortable "wheeling & dealing" for bargains, so to speak.  

Today's show will unveil some truths about wedding professionals that I hope will make you feel more comfortable with the vendor hiring process.

To receive your totally free copy of FIVE Wedding Vendor Checklists to use throughout your wedding vendor research, visit:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/vendor

Today's show is sponsored by our friends at Zola.  Take the stress out of wedding planning with free wedding websites, your dream wedding registry, affordable save the dates and invitations, and easy-to-use planning tools!

To join over 500,000 couples who have used Zola, visit zola.com/wpp. 

Follow the Wedding Planning Podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes fun & additional resources!  @weddingplanningpodcast

When it comes to weddings, I'm an advocate for MINIMALISM.  

Your bridal party is a shining example of how keeping things SMALL can make your wedding planning life a lot easier.

Today we're going to review ways to keep your group of bridesmaids tight.  In our listener example, the bride is looking to include her two very best friends on earth vs. 12 women from high school, college and beyond.

The tricky part?  How to share with those other friends that they will NOT be included in the wedding party.

The good news is that there are lots of really simple and meaningful ways to include your friends, minus the matching dresses!

Questions or stories to share about your own wedding?  Please be in touch!

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact

To sign up for our totally free Engagement Starter Kit, visit:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/learnmore

You'll enjoy three bonus episodes of the podcast, designed to get your wedding plans off to a smooth start.

Cheers until next time!

xo Kara

Enjoy a complete guide to finding the perfect wedding florist to design your wedding day centerpieces, arrangements & bouquets!

Today we're reviewing 3 detailed steps to finding your perfect wedding florist and / or event designer.   

For a VERY detailed checklist of everything we reviewed in today's show, visit:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/florist

Want in on 3 juicy secrets that the wedding industry is hiding from you?  Sign up for THREE free bonus shows of the Wedding Planning Podcast here!

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/secret

Capture your wedding journey through the eyes of your loved ones! 

To save $15 your everlasting candid wedding photo gallery with Tacboard visit:

www.tacboard.com/wedding

Cheers until next time!

Kara