The Wedding Duo: A Wedding Planning Podcast

We're baaaack! We've got lots to share about where we've been, what we've been up to, our move from Texas to Ohio & so much more!  We are so excited to update you on all things Wedding Duo & what's to come. Tune in! We've missed you!*Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast  & never miss an episode!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcastWatch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social!TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduoPodcast Editor & Strategist: @pamelakrista

Photos from a wedding can show off its beauty and vibrance. Video from a wedding can transport you back after decades have passed. This week, we've brought on Dryden and Emily Glod from wildandroam.co to help answer all of your questions about both!We talk more about: Different styles of wedding photography/videographyTraveling and working on destination weddingsHow to find vendors who truly careAnd much more!Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

There's a lot of stuff involved in a wedding. Tables, chairs, flowers, chargers, decor, cutlery… Some of these may be provided by your venue or vendors, but many may not—and this can be seriously overwhelming! Today, we talk through all of these and the pros and cons of renting or buying them.We talk more about: What people rentWhy people may choose to rent (or buy) themWhere to rent items fromAnd much more!Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Getting from a hotel to a wedding venue to a reception hall can be so much more than point A to point B. But if you're considering a limo, what happens if your guests aren't ready to leave on time? Is traffic being accounted for? Is a limo alright, or do you need a charter bus? This week, we've brought on Joey Medellin of Team One Luxury to answer all the questions you have about wedding transportation!We talk more about: How transport can be customized to fit your event's needsHow pricing works (and how to find something both luxurious and affordable)How to figure out a plan so Grandma doesn't get left behindAnd much more!Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Nothing brings folks together quite like food. That's all well and good, but when it comes to the logistics of feeding dozens to hundreds of people all at once for your wedding—well, that's when it gets complicated. This week we try to digest the quite complicated topic of food at your wedding.We talk more about: When (and how) to serve foodWhat food should be servedHow complicated cake cutting can actually beWhat Dominic thinks of tomatoesAnd much more!Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

You may be planning your own wedding, but that doesn't mean you'll always be the ones at the altar. When that time comes, it'll be good to know how to not just be a good host, but a good guest. In this episode, we'll teach you how not to be “that one guest” at your friends and family's weddings.We talk more about: PunctualityPhone and technology etiquetteWhat to wearAnd much more!Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Today's theme is… themes! Specifically, themed weddings—from holidays to decades to favorite movies, if you or your partner (hopefully both) are considering having a themed wedding, there can be a lot to consider! In today's episode, we go over our own thoughts, tips, and a few examples of how to make a themed wedding go right.We talk more about: Different theme ideasHow to communicate with your partner about a themed weddingWhat to do if your wedding falls on a holiday you don't want your wedding to be themed afterAnd much more!Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

In case you somehow weren't aware, your wedding will make you feel things. Shocking, we know. But the emotions that come over you can take you by surprise and leave you feeling overwhelmed in ways you didn't expect. In this episode, we talk through some of the many emotions weddings can hit you with and how to deal with them.We talk more about: How to deal with anxiety before the weddingHow to soak in the wedding and accept however you feelHow to deal with “wedding post-partum depression”And much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

You never want to think of something terrible happening on your wedding day. But from trip hazards to alcohol-related accidents to unprecedented events like COVID, it's hard to always predict what could happen. Luckily, wedding insurance can give you the peace of mind to know you're covered in case of the worst. Today, we have Front Row Insurance's Alyson Locacciato to help run us through the ins and outs of wedding insurance!We talk more about: How wedding insurance can help protect youWhat do liability and damages mean to youHow to use Front Row Insurance to find insurance right for youAnd much more!Visit https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us and use the code USAEVENT at checkout for $25 off!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast!Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Music is important to creating the right atmosphere and flow for your wedding, and when people think of music at a wedding, the two most common choices are a band or a DJ. However, which songs are played is far from the only consideration when making this decision. This week, Dominic goes through all the things you may not have thought to consider when choosing who to trust with your wedding's music.We talk more about: The services a DJ is expected to provide that a band might notThe differing needs from a venue for a band vs. a DJWhat it's like having both a band AND a DJAnd much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Understatement of the century: weddings are expensive! So it's totally understandable if you decide for your budget's sake to forgo the professional photographer and go with the family friend who said they'd do it for free. But if you do this, there are some things you should know to make sure you still get the wedding you want. In this episode we discuss whether—and how—to make a wedding work when not all of your vendors are professionals.We talk more about: The experience of having many pros at a wedding versus one or noneHow to make sure non-professionals know what they're doingHow to handle different social dynamics of a non-professional relationshipAnd much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Don't miss an episode!Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

How a space is lit can have a tremendous effect on not only how a space looks, but how it feels—for good and for ill. Whether you're looking for something natural, subtle, bold, or brilliant, knowing how to go about lighting your wedding is an important but often overlooked part of making sure it is as beautiful as it can be!We talk more about: How to use color in your spaceWhat uplights, cold sparks, and other light sources are, and how they workHow to work with and not against natural lightAnd much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

As joyous as weddings can be, nobody can pretend that they can't be stressful. And with so many friends and family members involved, it's only natural that some personalities will flare up or that some egos will clash. In this episode, we talk about what to do when this happens, what to do to keep this from happening, and how to make sure that none of it derails your special day—too much, at least.We talk more about: How to practice setting boundaries as a coupleHow to accept boundaries as a parent or other family rememberSome stories about personality clashes at previous weddingsAnd much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Whether for a groom or bride, members of the wedding party, or guests, figuring out attire for a wedding can be a complicated process. How do you balance practicality and aesthetics? Should there be a dress code? Do you even want it to be formal? We'll help you work through these questions and more to figure out the attire that's right for YOUR wedding!We talk more about: Different concerns for how men and women in the wedding party should dressHow to choose a wedding dress (and shoes) to balance beauty and comfortHow to decide on (and communicate) dress codes for your guestsAnd much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

The couple's first dance is hugely important to many couples—and it can be as beloved as it can be nerve-wracking. Dancing together in front of family and friends to a hand-picked song for your relationship is a daunting prospect for some, and it can be easy to wonder how things could go wrong. Luckily, we're here to help you out with all of those questions so you can get out there and focus on you and your partner.We talk more about: Which songs are appropriate for a first dance (hint: it might be more than you think!)What to do if you don't have a song in mindHow to practice before the event itselfAnd much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

If you follow us on Instagram, you may see us going live to answer your questions! This time, Dominic went on air to answer all of the questions you had for a wedding DJ, and we wanted to share some of those answers here. Check out part 2 of one of our most recent Instagram lives - we might be answering a question that you have!We talk more about: 25th-anniversary dancesHow long to make your first danceWhat is worth stressing over in your wedding and what to just let goA bunch MORE song recommendationsAnd much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

If you follow us on Instagram, you may see us going live to answer your questions! This time, Dominic went on air to answer all of the questions you had for a wedding DJ, and we wanted to share some of those answers here. Check out part 1 of one of our most recent Instagram lives - we might be answering a question that you have!We talk more about: What happens when other vendors won't follow the wedding timelineRed flags to look out for when booking a DJA bunch of song recommendations that might be right for youAnd much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast.Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

What do you do about the father-daughter dance if the dad's no longer in the picture? What do you do about the first dance if the groom has two left feet? These dances are iconic, but that doesn't mean they're simple—or obligatory! In this episode, we talk about these spotlight dances and how to handle all sorts of complications that they can bring.We talk more about: How one might alter the signature dances depending on their family structureWhen to have these dances based on the couple's and the guests' comfortHow to handle these dances in ways that are right for youAnd much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode!Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast.Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

It's a relationship that requires a lot of trust, collaboration, and commitment. A relationship in which you have to keep in mind what's really important, no matter what stresses and problems inevitably come your way. A marriage? A business partnership? Why not both? In this episode, we sit down and talk about the experience of being married to your business partner.We talk more about: How to pick your battles—not just what, but whenHow to separate “spouse mode” from “business mode”The things we appreciate about each other, both as spouses and as professionalsAnd more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

In the wedding world, tipping can be confusing, misunderstood, and even controversial. Perhaps you didn't even know that the wedding industry was a tipping industry at all! But that's okay; in this episode, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about tipping so that you don't have to worry about stiffing your vendors—or spending more than you intend to.We talk more about: Who gets tipped at a wedding and how much they're expected to be tippedWhen and how to tip your vendorsWhether a tip is mandatory in the first placeHow to budget for tips ahead of timeAnd much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Your wedding DJ does a lot more than just play music. From keeping the event flowing to making sure the mood is right, there's a lot riding on making sure you've got the right DJ for your wedding. That being said, how do you even find that perfect DJ? Today, we've brought on our friend Jack Kristian, CEO of Platinum Events Company, to help answer these questions.We talk more about: The behind-the-scenes work a DJ does to make or break your eventHow to find a DJ that's right for youThe differences between the three types of DJsAnd much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with Jack Kristian!Instagram: @platiunumeventscompanyllc Website: https://platinumeventscompany.com/Facebook: @platinumeventscompany TikTok: @jackkristiandjConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Speeches can be hard to get right—especially at a wedding. You have to be brief, entertaining, appropriate, and heartfelt, all while not being too nervous to speak. Luckily, you don't have to do it on your own! Today, we sit down with Brian Franklin, co-founder of Vows and Speeches, who can help you craft your own custom vows, wedding speeches, and ceremony scripts.We talk more about: What the process of working with Vows and Speeches looks likeEasy pitfalls in the speech-making processHow to write and deliver a speech about someone you don't know well (or don't care for)And much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with Brian Franklin:Instagram: @vowsandspeeches Website: https://www.vowsandspeeches.com/Facebook: @vowsandspeechesTikTok: @vowsandspeechesConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Welcome back to part 2 of our TikTok live “Ask a Wedding DJ” Q&A! Tune in to listen to more great questions asked by our followers. Check out our TikTok at noon CST on Wednesdays if you want to catch us live and get your questions answered!We talk more about: What to do if your planner suggests a DJ you don't likeHow many songs are you going to need for a weddingWhether you even need all of these dances anywayEven more song recommendations that might be right for youAnd much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review, and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

If you follow us on TikTok, you know that every week we do Wedding Wednesday, where we go live and answer all your wedding planning questions! This time, Dominic went on air to answer all of the questions y'all had for a wedding DJ, and we wanted to share some of those answers here. Check out part 1 of one of our most recent TikTok lives - we might be answering a question that you have!We talk more about: How to find a good venue on a budgetQuestions to ask when looking for a wedding DJA bunch of song recommendations that might be right for youAnd much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review, and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Your wedding is a very important day, but it is just that: one day. And between everything that's brought together for that one day—a dress you're probably never going to wear again, flowers that are just going to get thrown out, invitations your guests are going to forget, food that's going to go waste—it's enough to get the environmentally conscious couple to stop and ask if there's a better way. In this episode, we'll give our tips on how to make your wedding that much more sustainable—but no less magical.We talk more about: Renting versus buying a dress second-handHow to waste less food, flowers, and invitationsHow to make your focus on sustainability memorableAnd much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review, and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

It's tough celebrating a wedding when family members have passed away. There can be so many reminders of the fact that, as much as we want all of our loved ones to be there for that special day, some just can't, and it's hard to know what to do with all of those feelings. In this episode, we do our best to give advice, based on our years of wedding experience, how to honor those most important to you.We talk more about: Opportunities to honor passed loved onesHow to handle logistical concerns around family members missing from the ceremonyOptions for including guests or keeping things more privateHow to keep the day in the spirit of celebrationAnd much moreFind this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review, and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Leading up to and on the day of your wedding, there's a LOT to keep track of, so it's no secret that we think hiring a wedding planner is generally a pretty good idea. If someone else can coordinate that chaos for you, there's going to be so much less on your mind so you can focus on what matters to you most. You've heard us talk about this before, but this week we've brought on another wedding planner—our friend Meredith Bartel from Plus One Planning, so that she can share her thoughts and experiences about the wedding planning process!We talk more about:How wedding planners can help you save time, money, and stressWhat wedding planners do to put out fires the couple never even needs to worry aboutThe skills that Meredith brought with her from education into wedding planningHow couples and planners can collaborate to make a shared vision for the wedding shineAnd so much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with Meredith BartelInstagram: @plusoneplanningllcWebsite: https://www.plusoneplanningllc.com/Facebook: @plusoneplanningllcTikTok: @plusoneplanningConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Pets at your wedding: should you or shouldn't you? What are some ways you can incorporate your pets into your special day, either by having them there physically, or other ways? In this episode, we discuss how to best honor your pets in your wedding, regardless of the venue's policy on dogs, cats, or… rabbits!?We talk more about: Pet-friendly venuesWhen it might be a good or bad idea to bring your animals to the weddingCute ways to incorporate your pets when they can't physically attendAnd so much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

If you want to learn everything you can about choosing your wedding venue, who better to talk to than someone who has owned one for 12 years? We were excited to chat with Kristin Voss, the owner of a gorgeous venue here in Texas, where she shared some very important things to consider when choosing your venue.We talk more about: What to ask when visiting a venueRed flags to watch out forWhat the deal is with preferred vendor listsWhen a gorgeous venue just isn't worth itAnd so much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius!*Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with Kristin Voss!Instagram: @KendallPointVenue Website: https://kendallpoint.com/Facebook: @KendallPointVenue TikTok: @texasweddingvenueConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

After a beautiful ceremony, a delicious dinner, and before your guests (and the photographer) start filtering out, there's one more thing you want to capture. . . your final send-off! But what should your send-off look like? Is rice too old-fashioned? Are sparklers too dangerous? Do we need the photographer to be here the whole night just for one last picture? Today we talk about all of this and more to make sure you're ready to be sent off your own way.We talk more about: What your send-off should look likeWhen (or even if!) you should have your send-offWhat your guests need to knowHow not to get hit by a bunch of tortillasAnd so much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Which sounds better, a new toaster, or a gondola ride in Venice? In this episode, we sit down with our guest Sara Margulis, CEO of Honeyfund, a company that expanded the way we think about wedding registries. Rather than limiting your guests to new towels and kitchenware, Honeyfund lets them show their love and support by contributing to experiences on your honeymoon—and more!We talk more about: How Sara took Honeyfund from an idea to a Shark Tank pitch to a thriving businessThe importance of honeymoons and travel for the health of your relationshipThe ways Honeyfund helped couples through the delays, cancellations, and hardships of 2020Where Honeyfund has expanded even past honeymoon registriesAnd so much more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Honeyfund! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of deciding who should be in your wedding party? You're not alone! In this week's episode of the Wedding Duo Podcast, we're demystifying the process and giving you the inside scoop on the top 5 things to consider when selecting your bridesmaids and groomsmen. From navigating sensitive relationships to finding the right balance, we're here to help ease the stress and make sure your wedding party is a dream team. So take a deep breath, grab a cup of coffee, and join us for a candid conversation on choosing your wedding party.We talk more about: Choosing how many bridesmaids and groomsmen there should beCreative things you can do with uneven number of bridesmaids and groomsmenExpectations that are assumed for the maid (or matron) of honor and best manProviding gifts for the wedding partySelecting a wedding party that will bring that right vibe to your weddingAnd so much more! Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

If you're looking for a sign, here it is: it may be time to think about how signage can improve your wedding! Wedding signage is a topic that's very easy to overlook, but don't discount its importance. Beyond just decoration, signs are an important tool for keeping your guests informed and your event free of confusion.We talk more about:Places and events where you may want a signTips for how your signs should look and what they'll sayWhat not to do when setting up your signsAnd how proper signage can even reduce lines at the bar!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

You're freshly engaged— so first off, congratulations! Second off, you might be wondering where to even start looking for vendors. You've heard of these events called wedding fairs and open houses, but you're not quite sure what to expect—or what the difference between the two even is! In this episode, we'll help you figure out what to expect from these events and how to get the most out of them.We talk more about:The differences between wedding fairs and open housesThe ups and downs of eachWhat to prioritize in looking for vendors at these eventsAnd how not to get overwhelmed—or at least as little as possible!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

What music to play at your wedding is a very personal choice. But if “Here Comes the Bride” doesn't feel quite right for you, it can be hard to choose what the right songs would be. Luckily, we offer just the thing to help you decide: our Music Planner! In this episode, we'll help guide you through and help you figure out how to make your wedding sound like YOU.We talk more about:Our favorite songs for the processional and recessionalSongs for introducing the new couple and cutting the cakeGood choices for the first dance and parent dancesAnd personalized selections for the country fans, movie buffs, and more!Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcastLearn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Wedding venues can be a costly line item in the budget. You might think, "do we really need to shell out all that cash? Or couldn't we just hold it on uncle Dave's property and save the money?” That may be an option, but there's some things you may want to consider first before deciding whether the hard work and trouble of a backyard wedding is gonna be worth the savings (which might not be as much as you're expecting!) We talk more about:The hidden costs of backyard weddingsWhat could go wrong that you might not expectWhat a wedding venue really providesAnd when a backyard wedding might actually be right for you!Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful.  Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!  Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.co Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

This is a controversial topic for many, but it's an important one to discuss. Should you or should you not allow kids at your wedding? Everyone is going to have an opinion about what you should do, so it's really important to put your blinders on and really focus on what your vision is for your special day! The good news is that we have some great tips for ways to keep kids entertained at your wedding as well as some tactful ways you can politely ask guests for an adult-only event. We talk more about: Some pros and cons of kids at weddingsA pleasant middle ground solutionPreparing early for an adult-only eventAnd what you can do if, you (as the bride or groom), have children of your ownClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful.  Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!  Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.co Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Need help planning the details of your wedding ceremony? Overwhelmed with wanting a meaningful ceremony but don't want to share personal vows in front of a crowd? Don't worry! We've got an episode full of wedding ceremony tips and tricks, PLUS A SPECIAL OFFER, just for you! In this episode, we chat with special guest, Victoria Wick, founder of Something New Ceremonies. She is a wedding ceremony coach who specializes in all things wedding ceremonies,  including full-service ceremony design, vow coaching and writing, and custom ceremony rituals (just to name a few). She also helps first-time officiants create personalized ceremony scripts and teaches them the ins and outs of performing a ceremony and filing a marriage license.We talk more about: Tips for first-time officiantsWhat actually makes your ceremony specialWriting personal vowsAnd 4 simple ways to make your first time officiating, even better! Victoria is also offering an exclusive DISCOUNT for all Wedding Duo listeners! Any services booked before 2023 will receive 20% off! Click here to redeem offer! Connect with VictoriaInstagram: @somethingnew.ceremoniesWebsite: somethingnewceremonies.com/weddingduoFacebook: Something New CeremoniesFind this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!  Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.co Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

A few weeks ago, we asked our Instagram followers to send us their biggest wedding planning questions and boy did you guys deliver! So in this episode of the Wedding Duo podcast, we are answering 5 really great questions that will help make your wedding planning decisions a little easier. We cover: IMPORTANT planning things to consider for a backyard weddingWhether or not you “have” to have a bridal partyBest food choices for a weddingTips for planning a destination weddingDifferent ways you can customize your wedding ceremonyFind this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!  Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coClick HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful.  Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Need ideas for your wedding guest book? We've got you covered! Your wedding guest book is something that you can get really creative with! Whether you put a new spin on a traditional book or do something completely unique and out of the box, your wedding guest book makes for a special keepsake. So in this episode, we are sharing some fun and creative things we've seen couples do for their guest books.We talk more about: Unique guest book ideas that you've maybe never heard ofGuest book ideas for your personality typeUsing pictures as a part of your guest bookAnd some tips for smooth execution! Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast! Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Welcome back to part 2 of our TikTok live wedding planning Q&A! Tune in to listen to more great questions asked by our followers. We cover a wide range of topics in this replay and if you have a question that you'd like us to answer, come join us for our live event this Wednesday! We cover: Even more song suggestions! Table layoutsInvolving more family members in your ceremonyThe benefits of a wedding coordinatorRehearsal tipsAnd so much more! Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!  Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

If you follow us on TikTok, you know that every week we do Wedding Wednesday where we go live and answer all your wedding planning questions! Each week we get so many amazing questions so we wanted to share them with you! Check out part 1 of one of our most recent TikTok lives - we might be answering a question that you have! We share: Loads of song suggestions for different dances and different parts of your weddingPlanning logistics with vendorsTips for doing an old school receiving lineWhen to cut the cakeDifferent timeline scenarios Tips for doing a first touchAnd so much more! Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!  Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.co Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

How long you need to plan your wedding all depends on what you want. There are no hard and fast rules on how long you need to plan your wedding BUT, if you have a specific vision in mind for your wedding, you want to be realistic on what will be available and how quickly everything will be able to come together. In this episode, we are going over the pros and cons of a short engagement vs. a long engagement. We talk more about: Why your venue of choice will dictate the length of your engagement How the time of year will affect the availability of venues and vendorsWhat things you may have to be more flexible about with a shorter engagementWhat personal preferences can make a shorter engagement more doableAnd a new timeline planning resource! Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!  Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.co Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Want to write your own wedding vows but don't know where to start? Then this episode is for you! Tanya Pushkin is The Vow Whisperer. After her second wedding in 2019, she realized how difficult it can be for some people to express how they feel in words. Since then she has helped hundreds of couples write their vows and gain the confidence to share them aloud. As a former actress, she also coaches couples (and officiants!) on public speaking techniques and stage presence, turning what can be an incredibly intimidating moment in your ceremony into something really special. We talk more about: Her process and how she helps couples with their vowsHow important officiant prep is for the ceremony and the service she offers specifically for thatHow to add personality to your vows and ceremonyHer top tips for creating the perfect ceremonyAnd so much more!   Fluent in English and French, Tanya Pushkine was born and raised in Brussels, Belgium to an American musical conductor and German painter. She moved to the US in her early twenties to attend The Juilliard School Drama Division. Upon graduation, she was awarded the role of Mozart's wife in Amadeus on Broadway, which was followed by recurring roles in television, stage and film throughout Europe and the US. After a successful 10-year career, and the birth of two children, Tanya changed paths and joined the corporate world running Public Relations and Corporate Philanthropy departments for various luxury brands. Tanya founded The Vow Whisperer following her second wedding in 2019. She currently lives in New York City.Connect with TanyaInstagram: @thevowwhispererWebsite: thevowwhisperer.comEmail: tanya@thevowwhisperer.comFind this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!  Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Your wedding may be the biggest event you plan in your entire life. And with such a big event on your hands, you want to make sure the day runs smoothly!Planning the wedding is stressful enough, and you don't want your big day to be filled with stress and anxiety because you're running 45-minutes behind schedule and you can tell guests are starting to get antsy.It's natural for big events like this to have natural ebbs and flows in the timeline, but with a little bit of preparation and a few tips, you'll be much better equipped to keep the delays to a bare minimum and have the best day ever! In this episode, we are sharing our best tips on how to: Set expectations for toastsHandle assigned seatingGreet all of your guestsMake sure the ceremony starts on timeProperly create a master timeline for everyone to useFind this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!  Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.co Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

A key factor to having an unforgettable wedding is having a killer playlist! From pre-ceremony to final send-off, the music is what sets the tone, enhances the moment, and carries you through. Just like the soundtrack to your favorite movie or broadway play, the music at your wedding can have the same effect. Making the sweet moments sweeter and the happy moments happier. But to really make an impact, you can't just pick great songs. The trick is to know how to pair the best part of the song with a powerful moment! Tune in as we share all our tips on: How your wedding is really similar to a performance and why thinking about it that way can help you with music selectionThe music vibes we recommend for each part of your weddingInstrumental suggestionsTiming big moments in the event with powerful lyrics in a song (Like the exact moment the bride first comes into view before walking down the aisle!! Talk about a powerful moment!)And so much more!!  Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!  Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.co Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Social media can be extremely valuable. It's an excellent resource for inspiration from vendors and other couples. But there's another side to it. As a bride-to-be, it's easy to feel overwhelmed with pressure to create the most beautiful and over-the-top event anyone has ever seen! Especially with such easy access to popular wedding trends. So for as helpful as social media can be for wedding planning, it can also be disheartening and sometimes mean.In this episode, we are going to talk about the pressure that can come from social media and how to deal with it. We talk more about: Staying true to yourselves and your personal likes and dislikesRealistically planning within your budgetHow wedding trends come and goLeaning on the expertise of your vendorsDealing with criticismAnd so much more! Find this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!  Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.coConnect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Most people are aware that there are full-scale wedding planners that you can hire to help you plan your wedding, but. . . it's expensive. And if it's not in your budget to hire that kind of service, you may feel like your only other option is to DIY. But did you know that there's another way you can work with a professional wedding planner for a fraction of the cost?Enter Virtual Planning! The perfect middle-of-the-road solution for couples who'd love to have a professional planner in their corner and still have room in the budget.In this episode, we are talking about all the different types of wedding planning available to help you decide which option works the best for you! We talk more about: DIY Wedding PlanningFull-Scale Wedding Planning ServicesWedding Coordinator or Wedding Management Services“Day-of-Event” CoordinatorsAnd (one of our favorites!) Virtual Planning ServicesFind this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!  Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.co Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Welcome to The Wedding Duo's list of Love ‘em or Hate ‘em! There are some very specific things that couples are either all in on. . . or. . . wouldn't be caught dead having at their wedding, and we're spilling the tea. Tune in to find out where we stand together and where we're a house divided! The heat is on! BUT DON'T FORGET, this is your day! So don't let anyone talk you into something you don't want to do or talk you out of something you have your heart set on.

Some of the best (and most fun!) parts about wedding planning is touring the venues, going dress shopping, and pinning color palettes on Pinterest! But what doesn't get talked about enough is all the stress and pressure that comes along with it. Especially if you are simultaneously in the process of buying your first home, graduating from college, or expecting a baby! So in this episode we're talking about the hard stuff and sharing some things we've experienced with our couples to help you navigate things like: Stressing over the budget and being honest about your financesTalking to someone when you're feeling overwhelmed and frustrated or taking a breakCommemorating the loss of a loved one Dealing with difficult relationships with family or friends Feeling pressure from others to do things a certain wayFind this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!  Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.co Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

When you want answers, you gotta go to the top! And that's exactly what we did. On this episode of The Wedding Duo Podcast, we sat down with the one and only Kate Dear! Known on the internet as The Venue CEO, Kate is the owner of Maryland's most authentic and unique celebration spaces. Choosing your wedding venue is one of the most important parts of the wedding planning process! So we got all the info to help you find the perfect space in your area.Kate gives us the inside scoop on: What makes an event space so specialHow the right space can help you save tons of money on decorImportant things to consider when shopping around for venuesAnd what helps make your event the most successful (aka fun, engaging, and entertaining!) Don't sleep on this one!Connect with Kate Dear!Tiktok: thevenueceoInstagram: @thevenueceoWebsite: https://fetewell.com/Facebook: thevenueceoFind this episode helpful?We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review and let us know what your favorite part of the Wedding Duo podcast is! Share your review to your Instagram stories and tag us @the.weddingduo. We'd love to say “Hi” and give a heartfelt “Thanks!” for supporting our podcast!  Don't miss an episode! Follow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast Learn more!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/podcast Watch our show on YouTube at The Wedding DuoFor all your wedding planning resources, check out our website: theweddingduo.co Connect with us on social! TikTok: @weddingduoInstagram: @the.weddingduoFacebook: @thewedduo–Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready