In today’s episode we will show you what to do and when, in terms of planning your wedding and following a timeline. It can be quite overwhelming to know what needs to be done first, how far out things need to be booked in and what to concentrate on month by month in the lead up to your big day, so let me guide you through this process. This timeline will help get things done in a timely and stress free manner.

In this episode I share:

• I walk you through my wedding planning timeline, based on the average 12 month planning runway
• I break it down month by month, showing what needs to be done and when
• I share my 6 tips for reducing stress throughout your wedding planning

This episode's “Quick Tip” is - Try and get as much stuff done early, especially anything DIY, even if they are small jobs, as in that final week or two, time is not a luxury you have. The more you can get completed early, the less chance there is of you forgetting things and it will allow you more time for any last minute changes or oversights. So in other words, don’t wait or put things off, if they can get done now, then get them done and tick them off the list...trust me, your future self will thank you for it!

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Thanks for tuning in and until next week, happy planning people!

LINKS + RESOURCES

To download my FREE “Five steps to nailing your wedding theme” head to https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/freebie

Full Show Notes available at https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/6

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02. Planning 101: Getting Clear on your non negotiables and your wedding vision
03. Planning 101: Wedding theme vs style and creating your mood board
04. Planning 101: Wedding budget basics and how to stick to one

In today’s episode I’m going to give you the low down on traditional wedding venues vs naked spaces or private properties and how each brings a unique set of plusses and minuses. By the end of this episode, you will have a good overview of these 3 options and it will help you and your partner decide which avenue you want to go down.

In this episode I share:

• An overview of the 3 types of venues you have to choose from and what they each offer
• The pros and cons list for each of these 3 types of venues
• A summary of the pros and cons and the main things you need to take into consideration when making your decision.

This episode's “Quick Tip” is -  if you are creative, resourceful and love the idea of doing a bit of DIY, then a private property or naked space wedding is a great way for you to be able to put your personal stamp on the day. Don’t be deterred by the hard work that is involved, as the planning process is a fun one, especially if you love organising and getting your hands dirty. I certainly loved the entire process and I would honestly do it again in a heartbeat. Also remember that you always have the option to hire a Wedding Planner or Stylist to help you pull everything together, so if you still want to go down this route, but you don’t want to organise everything yourself, then look to hire a professional. I certainly love doing this job for my clients, it really is the work that sets my soul on fire!

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Thanks for tuning in and until next week, happy planning people!

LINKS + RESOURCES

To download my FREE “Five steps to nailing your wedding theme” head to https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/freebie

Full Show Notes available at https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/5

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04. Planning 101: Wedding budget basics and how to stick to one

In today’s episode I’m going to walk you through some wedding budget basics to help you and your partner come up with a figure that you are both not only happy with, but are also comfortable with. We will talk about the average cost of an Australian wedding, tips on how to reduce your costs and what your top 3 wedding costs are likely to be.

In this episode I share:

• 7 steps to setting your wedding budget
• The breakdown and average cost of an Australian wedding
• 15 top tips for reducing your wedding costs

This episode's “Quick Tip” is -  if you know you're saving less than you planned to, or are spending more than you can afford, please don't bury your head in the sand. If you keep tabs on your saving and spending throughout, you can make adjustments as you go, before you get too far in. So many couples don’t do this, then they start to panic six weeks before their wedding, as they realise they're in way over their heads.

If you enjoyed this episode and the Your Day, Your Way podcast, I have a favour. Please take a minute to subscribe, and to leave a rating and a review. You can do that right now by clicking here and choosing your platform. You’ll be helping me to reach more people, and I would be truly grateful. Thank you so much.

Thanks for tuning in and until next week, happy planning people!

LINKS + RESOURCES

To download my FREE “Five steps to nailing your wedding theme” head to https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/freebie

Full Show Notes available at https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/4

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02. Planning 101: Getting clear on your non negotiables and your wedding vision

In today’s episode I’m going to explain the difference between your wedding theme and wedding style, as this can be a bit confusing. We will then go through how to decide on your wedding theme and have some fun creating one of your most useful tools - which is your wedding mood board.

In this episode I share:

• The difference between your wedding theme and your wedding style
• 5 steps to help you decide on your wedding theme
• Steps to create your wedding mood board, including what to include on your board, whether you create it digitally or printed and the purpose and use of this mood board. 

This episode's “Quick Tip” is - every time you need to make a decision regarding the look and feel of your wedding day, be sure not to make this call until you have referenced your mood board and checked that it is in line with your overall wedding theme and style. This is vital in order to create a day that makes sense, that flows cohesively and is consistent from start to finish.

SHARING YOUR MOOD BOARDS
I would love it if after creating your mood boards, you would share photos of them on socials, either via your stories tagging @paradisehunter or send them to me as a DM if you are wanting to keep things under wraps...it would be so awesome to see the progress you have made and your chosen wedding themes, styles and vibe.

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Thanks for tuning in and until next week, happy planning people!

LINKS + RESOURCES

WEDDING THEME QUIZZES

1. One Fab Day - https://www.onefabday.com/quiz-style-of-wedding/
2. Pop Sugar - https://www.popsugar.com/love/Wedding-Theme-Quiz-35278661
3. Modern Wedding - https://www.modernwedding.com.au/mw-quiz-what-style-wedding-should-you-have/

Wedding Colour Trends Article -  https://www.magnetstreet.com/wedding-color-trends

To download my FREE “Five tips to nailing your wedding theme” head to https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/freebie - this fantastic resource covers today's episode from start to finish and is a great reference to follow in order to complete all the steps in this episode.

Full Show Notes available at https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/3

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01. Planning 101: Start your wedding planning by answering these 6 questions
02. Planning 101: Getting clear on your non negotiables and your wedding vision

In today’s episode, I’m going to help you get really clear on your wedding non negotiables, so the elements that you and your partner want to make your priorities. This will involve a lot of discussion and a process of elimination. We will also be looking at your overall wedding vision, explaining what this is and making sure both you and your partner are on the same page.

In this episode I share:

• What wedding non-negotiables are and examples of things you could include in yours
• Examples of my wedding non negotiables
• The meaning of wedding vision
• How to create your wedding vision by identifying two important things
• How to come up with one sentence that captures the overall emotional experience you are trying to create and ensuring you constantly refer back to this sentence throughout your planning journey, in order to stay in check
• The one question you should ask yourself every time you are making a decision for your day - “Will this choice help us create the wedding we imagined?” 

This episode's “Quick Tip” is - once you and your partner are clear on your non negotiables and your overall wedding vision, don’t stray from this. Always keep them at the front of your mind in EVERYTHING you decide. Continue to refer back to your “one sentence” that describes the overall vision and experience you are wanting to create and continually ask yourself the question - “Will this choice help us create the wedding we imagined?” Write them on a sticky note and put them at the front of your wedding planner as a good reminder, something to always reference throughout.

If you enjoyed this episode and the Your Day, Your Way podcast, I have a favour. Please take a minute to subscribe, and to leave a rating and a review. You can do that right now by clicking here and choosing your platform. You’ll be helping me to reach more people, and I would be truly grateful. Thank you so much.

Thanks for tuning in and until next week, happy planning people!

LINKS + RESOURCES

To download my FREE “Five tips to nailing your wedding theme” head to https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/freebie

Full Show Notes available at https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/2

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01. Planning 101: Start your wedding planning by answering these 6 questions

Season one is the Planning 101 season and it’s all about planning your ultimate wedding day from scratch! Wondering where the hell you should start when planning your big day? In this episode, we will answer this question and so much more.

In this episode I share:

• An introduction to me and my graphic design and event styling background
• My own wedding story
• How to start your wedding planning process, which involves you and your partner answering the following 6 questions, to help you both get on the same page:

1. What are your guest numbers?
2. Do you want it to be a formal or casual affair and what type of mood do you want to create?
3. Where would you like to get married? What location or venue?
4. Ideal season, date and time of day?
5. Is there a key theme, colour, style or inspiration in your head?
6. What is your budget?

This episode's “Quick Tip” is to remember to forget about everyone else and do what you want to do! If no one was there, if certain people didn’t show up or if it wasn’t going to get shown on Instagram, would you still be doing certain things? Continue to ask yourself this question throughout your planning and I assure you, it will help you make decisions on everything. It will also make sure you are not just including certain elements for the sake of including them, but that each part means something to you both. At the end of the day, your wedding is a reflection of you as a couple...if something holds no meaning to either of you, don’t include it, this will make for a much more meaningful day, full of the things that you love and care about.

If you enjoyed this episode and the Your Day, Your Way podcast, I have a favour. Please take a minute to subscribe, and to leave a rating and a review. You can do that right now by clicking here and choosing your platform. You’ll be helping me to reach more people, and I would be truly grateful. Thank you so much.

Thanks for tuning in and until next week, happy planning people!

LINKS + RESOURCES

To download my FREE “Five tips to nailing your wedding theme” head to https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/freebie

Full Show Notes available at https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/1

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The Your Day, Your Way Weddings + Events Podcast by Caitlin Casey is dedicated to giving you the confidence and know-how to create, design, plan and NAIL your dream wedding or event.

Do you have a dream idea in mind but you’re unsure where to start or lacking the expertise to bring it together? Do you want to create a bespoke wedding that reflects your personalities and love story, because you’re not interested in including things just because? Are you seeking the best advice to transform a blank canvas venue or private property? Do you want to engage great suppliers that care, understand and share your vision and passion for the day?

Hosted by graphic designer and event stylist Caitlin [aka Paradise Hunter], each week you’ll get useful tips and tricks to create your ultimate wedding day from scratch. We’ll share practical advice and expert knowledge to guide you through the planning process, help you decide on your wedding theme, create your mood board and ensure a consistent look and feel from start to finish, getting you closer to creating what you want, with the budget you have. Including plenty of interviews with vendors and industry professionals such as wedding stylists, planners, photographers, videographers, celebrants, florists, caterers, hire companies and more, you will leave feeling clear on your non negotiables, your overarching style and what comes next in order to achieve your vision.

Forget super stressful and time consuming, this podcast will guarantee a smooth, enjoyable and fun experience...you’ll be left wanting to do it all over again!

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Join me and let’s create Your Day, Your Way!

Full Show Notes available at https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/0

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