Wedding Planning Podcast

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!

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Cheers until next time!

xo Kara

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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.

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

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

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Cheers until next time!

xo Kara

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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. 

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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:

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

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• 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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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!

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

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

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Cheers until next time!

Kara

Today's show guides you through finding the perfect caterer for your wedding day.  We'll review a detailed list of questions and checkpoints to consider, from just beginning your research, to scheduling tastings, to signing a final contract - and more!

Also be sure to grab your FREE Wedding Vendors checklists!  Includes everything you need to know about hiring your Wedding Planner, Caterer, Florist, AND Photographer:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/vendor

And your FREE Engagement Starter Kit:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/learnmore

Cheers until next time!

Kara

Will you be hiring a wedding planner to help with the wedding day details?  Maybe you're wondering if you NEED a wedding planner?

In today's show we cover the basics of hiring a wedding planner, or wedding coordinator.  You'll learn:

• What IS a wedding planner?
• What levels of services are provided?
• What should I look for when hiring a planner?

... and more!  I have a checklist of NINE key points for you to use when searching for the perfect wedding planner for your personality, your budget, and your wedding day needs.

For a FREE 5-part checklist on hiring all of your key wedding vendors, visit: www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/vendor

And to get in on those THREE wedding industry secrets I mentioned at the beginning & closing of today's show?  Visit: www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/secret

Lastly, if you have questions or stories to share about your wedding planning adventures, I'm always here and would love to hear from you - be in touch at www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact

Cheers to a beautiful holiday season!

xo, Kara

Listen to today’s episode for my top tips on saving a ton of money on all of your wedding craft supplies. I have a recommendation for an app to download, and some helpful hints for getting started with a shopping list for all of the items you need to make your DIY wedding projects a success.

Not a crafty gal and delegating the DIY wedding projects to bridesmaids, moms and sisters?  Share this episode with them!

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

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/learnmore

In THREE bonus episodes of the Wedding Planning Podcast, I'll walk you through the first things to explore when getting your wedding plans underway.  These three "mini-meetings" will leave you feeling organized & stress-free, and I would love to see you there!

Cheers until next time,
Kara

Join me on a shopping trip for a really fun & easy DIY wedding favor project - cake pops!

In today's show, I'll share a detailed list of ingredients & supplies, and walk you through exactly how to put everything together. 

I LOVE this project because it's cheap, easy, and fun - everything a DIY should be.  This gives you a perfect excuse to invite your mom, sisters, bridesmaids over, pop a couple bottles of wine, and ... eat cake pops!

Hint - put yourself in charge of quality control ;)

For a full recap of my online shopping list & detailed instructions, visit www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/favors

Today's show is sponsored by Tacboard.

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Your wedding guests will take hundreds of candid photos on your wedding day ... and you probably won't ever get to see most of them! 

Don't let all of those priceless candid photos get lost in the never-ending cell phone photo roll. 

To learn more & save $15 on your online candid photo gallery with Tacboard, visit www.tacboard.com/wedding

Cheers until next time!

Kara