The Virtual Wedding Planner Podcast

This is the fun stuff, but some couples also find it overwhelming. Today we are going to begin to identify your wedding design style!  I am breaking it down in this episode and give you some to do's to get you started. And guess what...this doesn't include thinking about your wedding budget or a Pinterest Board!  Visit us at www.planyourwedding.co

In today's episode we are discussing all things Destination Weddings. This is part 1 of the series to discuss how to plan your destination wedding.  Today we are breaking down the pros and cons of planning!  Join us for From "Yes" to "I Do"!

Hear from Julia Wade of Julia Wade Photography all about what you can do ahead of your wedding day "wholeheartedly enjoy and live your wedding day." We want you to enjoy your day, and we have learned a thing or two over the years about how you can have your wedding day be peaceful and enjoyable!    Find Julia at www.julia-wade.com  Julia on Instagram

Are you stressed about finding the right wedding dress? Today we are talking about all the things wedding gown related! The trends, how to find your gown, and a custom option for you!   Today I am joined by LaTonya Turnage. LaTonya  is renowned for keeping bridal fashion and beauty fresh and exciting. In 2015 she opened her first shop, the signature polished ready-to-wear bridal oasis, Elite Secrets Bridal. April 2022 will bring the unveiling of her second retail location, the Elite Design House, a concept of curated custom and semi-custom wedding dresses, occasion looks, and accessories in the heart of downtown Baltimore. Elite Design House's inclusively sized collaborations bridge the gap between fashion-forward brides and exceptional emerging designers through a dream dress matchmaking system offering the flexibility to create without limits. Tonya's brands have been featured in The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Bride, Munaluchi, Baltimore Style, United with Love, and Wedding Chicks, to name a few. Tonya's timely tips have also garnered coverage on Fox, NBC, and BMORE Lifestyle.

That will save you thousands! I have shared this over wedding planning cocktails hours and thought you might just like to hear it on the podcast!  Here you will learn my 7 secrets that I believe anyone planning needs to hear so you can save stress and money!  Learn more about how to plan your wedding with us at www.planyourwedding.co

What are the first 3 things you need to do?  Hear our tips!  Join us for 12 Weeks to "I Do" www.planyourwedding.co

Today is a special episode, Carrington and I are recording in the same space, yay!  We have officially opened the waitlist for the next round of our signature course "12 Weeks to I Do!"  We also are joined by the incredibly talented leader of Edge Design Group Gabrielle Mecca. We are chatting the most important design elements in a wedding and why every wedding should have a "wow" moment and how you can find yours!    Edge Design Group Instagram    

No one likes a last minute scramble! The weeks leading up to your wedding should be excited and a time to spend with loved ones. We never want our couples feeling like it is a stressful scramble.  Hear our tips for what you can take care of 1-2 months out from your wedding date!   Get our Top 5 Questions to ask your Fiance Today HERE! 

Wedding Burnout is a real thing that can cause such undue stress on your relationship. We want to help you avoid that!  Listen as we walk you through how to simplify your planning. Don't miss our #1 strategy to keeping wedding planning fun! 

I am so excited to have Joe Bunn the owner of Bunn DJ Company chatting about how to throw a reception that your guests never forget! Hear the do's and don'ts of planning your wedding reception and leaving your guests chanting "One more song!"

Choosing what your bridesmaids wear in your wedding can be a LOT! But it can be such a gorgeous element to your day. Let us walk you through our steps to deciding between all the same or do you want to mix it up? Let's walk through how to decide!

Today we are discussing the myths of tented wedding budgets!  We find so many times that planning a tented wedding surprises couples and families with the hidden fees you may not even think of. Let us guide you through a detailed breakdown of the costs you may be missing!  Listen here to avoid the budget pitfalls! 

You have the perfect spot for a tented wedding, now hear what you need to know and ask!  We are the tented wedding experts and we want to share all the questions you need to ask that can save you from headaches, heartaches, and thousands of dollars! 

I am joined by my faves Alex + Jon with Madison Grey Media. They are talented filmakers, TikTok creators (if you want to laugh check them out), and a former couple of mine. They put a smile on my face with their realness, their talent, and their love for each other.  We discuss the things you should think about when hiring a videographer, things couples stress about (and how to avoid that) and all the important things to think about! 

One of our favorite ways for couples to share their favorite things, family traditions, and allow their guests to have elevated wedding experience is through a custom menu!  Here are our favorite ways to create a top notch menu! 

Phew, there are a lot of choices out there! Finding the right photographer for your wedding can seem like another marriage, but it is such a critical choice! We will guide you through step by step on the questions to ask! Learn our straight forward process to make sure you find your wedding photographer. 

Wedding Planning for 2021/2 is presenting new challenges that we have never seen before. More couples that ever, fewer vendors, higher costs, low staffing and production delays! But have no fear, we are here!  Listen the challenges that we are seeing for our couples and the way you can navigate around them.

Deciding on a whether or not to do a first look can seem like a big decision. How will your wedding day timing look? Will it make the ceremony look less special?  We dive into all the tips on what factors can impact your decision and our tips to help you decide! 

We know everyone wants the perfect 75 degrees and not a cloud in the sky on your wedding day, right? But the importance of planning a solid Plan B far in advance can save you so much stress and extra money!  Let's walkthrough our tips on how to do it the best way! Don't miss Carrington's tried and true way to get good weather! 

Making sure you select the right wedding venue can be a LOT to think about! We are walking you through all the questions we want you to ask and think about.  By asking these before you sign a contract or shortly there after can save you thousands!   

Its a classic chicken or egg! We guide you through whether you should select your venue or your date first?  Well, that depends on your priorities. We break it down here! 

Where do you spend? How much does it cost?  Hear our best tips and practices to determine your wedding budget. It is such an overwhelming task, how much do you plan for your venue, entertainment?  Don't panic, we've got you!! 

The guest list! Ahh, it can be such a point of stress for couples and families. We breakdown the best way to establish your guest list and how to communicate that with your people! 

Join us as we chat about our number #1 question we have our couples ask themselves before they start planning!  Get our questions here: 5 questions!