Wedding Planning Podcast

Wedding day fashion for the groom & groomsmen goes way beyond the traditional tuxedo.  Today we're going to explore some of the more casual and creative attire options for the guys!

When I got married back in 2010, my recollection is that tuxedos were the standard fare.  It feels like men's wedding day fashion has gotten much more relaxed & casual - in a really good way - over the past few years.

Let’s take this opportunity to review some options, pricing & tips to save yourselves time, money and stress in the process of figuring out what the guys should wear on the wedding day.

Of course there are a zillion variations and creative spins to what we're discussing, so please feel free to use your imagination to suit (pardon the pun, see what I did there?) your personalities & tastes.

Today we’re exploring:

• Traditional tuxedo rental tips,
• Some pleasantly surprising information on custom suits,
• And casual, playful menswear alternatives.

We'll also cover who pays for what, some great listener questions on suits, and so much more!

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The blog post for today's show can be found at www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/groom

Come behind-the-scenes with Sasha Wasio, an incredibly talented professional wedding photographer in this special 2-part episode!

Sasha and I cover everything you need to know about hiring a wedding photographer in this candid, thorough & friendly conversation. 

Sasha shares her expertise on non-negotiable questions to ask potential photographers, keeping your expectations HIGH, the importance of scheduling an engagement shoot, and so much more.

We'll be back next week with Part II of our conversation.  We'll cover the "first look", scheduling your photos into your wedding day timeline, and exactly what happens behind the scenes AFTER your wedding day as your photographer gets the raw images ready for you.

A special thank you to today's show sponsors ...

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For a complete Wedding Photography checklist from Sasha & I, visit www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/photo

Last but certainly not least, to learn more about working with Sasha and her husband Yaneck, stop by and say hello at www.wasiophotography.com

We’re a long ways away from the inception of the bridal shower, when women historically gathered to shower the bride with gifts for her new home. 

How you celebrate your shower is entirely up to you, and can go way outside the bounds of tradition - in today's episode, we're giving the old-school bridal shower some creative, modern twists.

I realize that in many cases you don’t plan your own shower, so please feel free to forward this episode along to anyone who's helping you with the wedding plans!

A special thank you to today's show sponsors:

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Wedding questions or stories to share?  Shoot me a DM on Instagram!  @weddingplanningpodcast

The struggle is real.  Wedding planning can be really fun, really exciting, and ... REALLY overwhelming.

Today I have 3 strategies to share for conquering wedding planning overwhelm.  All the tools we cover are totally free, and I hope they will help you feel calm, cool & collected about your wedding day plans!

We reviewed ...

• Fun & effective ways to use Pinterest to organize your ideas,
• A really easy-to-use task management system that's available at www.asana.com
• And lastly, signing up for Wedding Planning Podcast emails is a wonderful way to keep things organized and in one spot!

We round out the show with three of your questions about wedding planning on a tight timeline, cheap DIY favor ideas, and the etiquette of filling out your reception place cards.

Today's show is brought to you by our friends at The Big Fake Wedding.

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Today's show is THE ultimate guide to wedding reception speeches!  Together we'll review:

• Who gives a speech / toast at the reception?
• Should we give direction about topic, tone, & length?
• When should the speeches take place? 
• In what order?
• I’m worried about inappropriate content - what should we do?
• How many speeches is too many?
• What if someone has paralyzing stage fright & is terrified to speak?

And, there's MORE - stay tuned until the end of the show for a quick discussion on first dances.

For 3 of my favorite off-beat first dance songs, follow along on Instagram @weddingplanningpodcast

Meet up on Instagram & you'll also enjoy behind-the-scenes sneak peeks at new shows, bonus episode content, recaps, special offers & more!  

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Your bachelorette party is a really fun wedding milestone, and there are endless ways to celebrate that don't involve questionable behavior & week-long hangovers.  (Although if that's what you're going for, I DON'T JUDGE!)

Tune in for some unique ideas on ways to celebrate, a history lesson on how this tradition started, listener questions & more!

Today's show is sponsored by our friends at Zola.  To get started with your FREE wedding website AND claim a $50 registry credit visit:

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Cheers until next time!

xo Kara

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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To order you free home try-on kit, head to warbyparker.com/wedding. 

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:

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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.  

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Cheers until next time!

Kara