Are you planning a large wedding and looking for some EASY ways to keep things affordable? 

Today I have a sample wedding to share - we’re going to review the guest list, food and drink, venue decorations, & MORE. 

The real life wedding example I’m going to share is a rather large wedding, 200 people - but the tips we’re going to review are definitely universal.  Whether you’re hosting 30 people or 250, this short list of things to take a close look at is sure to benefit you and your bottom line.

BE SURE to stick around until the end of the show, when I share my number one most important question you can ask every single wedding vendor you hire.  This simple approach to hiring your vendors is sure to save you hundreds, if not THOUSANDS of dollars.

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For a written recap of today's show visit:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/large-wedding

Cheers until next time!

Kara

Just a handful of small swaps & omissions from your wedding plans CAN AND WILL make a difference in the annual impact of weddings to our precious earth.

Today's show is brought to you by Tacboard.  For more information about creating an unlimited gallery of candid wedding journey photos, and to SAVE $15, visit:

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Tune in for some shocking statistics about the amount of waste produced by weddings each year.  I offer some really manageable, easy ways that you can help lessen the impact in terms of consumption and waste production.

Take a look at these 8 key areas of your wedding plans, and think of omissions, creative swaps, and small decisions that you can make to reuse, reduce, and recycle.

For a full recap of today's show, visit:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/green-wedding

Cheers until next time!
Kara

Enjoy creative ways to include all of your loved ones in the wedding with minimal stress, and no hurt feelings!

Today's show is brought to you by Zola.  To save 30% on your wedding Save the Dates and invitations, visit: 

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Let's face it - everyone's family & friendship dynamics are very different, and traditional wedding roles don't always fit our reality. 

Today you'll learn creative ways that you can include ALL of your loved ones, with minimal stress and no hurt feelings.

We wrap up this jam-packed show with two valuable listener questions on handing out wedding day roles, and how to manage everyone's expectations of what they can contribute.

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Cheers until next time,

Kara

Today we're discussing how to go about reserving hotel room blocks for your out-of-town wedding guests.  

We review the benefits to your guests, who should consider reserving hotel room blocks, and key questions to ask the various hotel properties that you research and consider reserving rooms with.

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The wedding industry is keeping secrets, and I want to spill the beans!

Unlock key Wedding Industry Secrets that could be costing you thousands of dollars on your wedding plans in this totally free BONUS series from the Wedding Planning Podcast.  Sign up today and I'll send you three bonus episodes via email:

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For helpful online information about the hotels in your area that accept room block reservations, check out:

Also, explore these vacation home rental sites for some creative alternatives to hotel rooms:

For a detailed post on today's episode, visit:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/hotel-room-blocks

Cheers until next time!

Kara

Destination wedding planning calls for a very patient and organized approach.  Today I answer some excellent listener questions about planning the destination wedding of your dreams.

Enjoy a DETAILED blog post on today's show here:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/destination-wedding

Newly engaged, and just starting with your wedding plans?  (And maybe feeling a little overwhelmed with the process?)

Sign up today for our totally free Engagement Starter Kit!  In three BONUS SHOWS, we will walk through the very first steps to wedding planning success.  You can get started here (it's totally free!):

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/learnmore

Cheers until next week!

Kara

A special bonus for you - TWO episodes in one!

Part I is After the Wedding Ceremony - a short list of things you simply must do after the wedding ceremony, and before you head to the reception.

Part II is After the Wedding - actionable tips for writing thank you notes, returning / exchanging gifts, changing your name, and more!

For a double checklist & summary of everything we talked about today, visit:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/after

Today’s show is brought to you by our friends at Zola, the wedding company that will do anything for love!

Zola is reinventing the wedding planning and registry experience to make the happiest moment in couples’ lives even happier. 

To create your free wedding website on Zola, visit zola.com/wpp.  

Members-only episodes available at:

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Cheers until next time!

Kara

The wedding industry is hiding some really juicy secrets, and it’s costing you A LOT of money as you plan your wedding. 

These well kept little secrets help make the wedding industry worth a stunning $72 billion dollars per year - and that’s in the US alone!

Come along with me and UNLOCK the truth behind THREE wedding industry secrets that could be costing you thousands of extra dollars on your wedding plans - everything from the vendors you hire, to the dress you choose, and beyond.

To sign up for FREE access to the Wedding Industry Secrets, UNLOCKED bonus series, visit:

www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/secret

I'll see you there!

Cheers,
Kara