Wedding Planning Podcast

Kara Lamerato
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Get ready to experience the ALL NEW WAY to thrive throughout your engagement by embracing who you are, prioritizing what you value, and ultimately designing an unforgettable wedding celebration of your dreams! Welcome to the WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST, where we say “NO” to the $72 billion dollar wedding industry, and we say “YES” to a more joyful engagement season where your mindset, values & wedding strategy are all in perfect alignment with YOU. Ready to get started?

  1. Calculating Your Risk: Cheap Wedding Venue or Money Pit?

    4 DAYS AGO

    Calculating Your Risk: Cheap Wedding Venue or Money Pit?

    In today's bonus episode, we explore the risks of judging a wedding venue by the initial price tag. Lots of budget savvy couples see their venue selection as a great opportunity to control costs and set the stage for major savings down the road.  This CAN be a great strategy … when approached the right way.  The problem is that as we’re doing the research and gathering venue quotes, IMPULSE can take over.  What seems like a great deal on the surface can quickly spiral into a total money pit if you’re not careful. Fact: All-inclusive venues pack a major sticker-shock factor.  When you open that quote from an all-inclusive property and choke on your coffee - please know that you’re not alone.   Maybe you’re intrigued by the flexibility and creativity that a more blank space, non-traditional / DIY venue can offer.  Combine this with a much lower initial price tag, and we have a perfect recipe for a magical solution to your venue and budget needs ….  OR a situation where trying to save money on your venue can completely backfire and result in you spending more than you would have had you chosen the seemingly more expensive option to begin with.  Yes, this topic is rich in irony.   Tune in for a list of 6 major categories that you will need to have firm plans AND detailed pricing information for to determine if using a blank space wedding venue is actually worth it - or if you’d be better off going the all-inclusive route. Written recap >>> weddingplanningpodcast.co/diyvenue Submit your wedding questions & future show requests by visiting weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact Talk soon!

    26 min
  2. Finding Your Perfect Wedding Venue

    6 DAYS AGO

    Finding Your Perfect Wedding Venue

    Choosing your wedding venue is the most important decision you'll make throughout your wedding planning.  No pressure! Not only is your wedding venue the centerpiece of your celebration, it's also likely the budget category where you'll invest the most money.  So it's ultra-important to make a careful, well-informed decision.  Tune in to today's show for a detailed conversation that covers: The key wedding checklist items that are directly related to your venue,  How to set yourselves up for a successful venue search, Important questions to ask potential wedding venues, And finally, a smart guide to researching venues near you For a written recap of today's episode, including printable guides to help you throughout your venue search, visit weddingplanningpodcast.co/wedding-venue-101 Submit your wedding planning questions here.  I have an open door, and would love to hear from you! Loving the Wedding Planning Podcast?  Please share the show with anyone who's helping you plan, and any engaged friends & family ❤️ A huge thank you for your support, and thank you for inviting me to be a part of your engagement! Cheers, Kara

    29 min
  3. Setting A Realistic Wedding Budget That Works For You

    22 JAN

    Setting A Realistic Wedding Budget That Works For You

    Setting a realistic wedding budget that works for you is one of the first steps you’ll take after getting engaged - and ideally before making any big wedding decisions.  So if you’re newly engaged (or maybe just need a wedding budget reset!), you’re in the right place.  To streamline the process, today's show is a step-by-step guide on exactly how to create a realistic wedding budget that gives you plenty of space for all the things that you value the most. Let’s face it, a wedding planning experience without ANY financial stress is unlikely.   Investing thousands of dollars in anything naturally comes along with doubts and anxiety.  But I’m here to break things down into manageable pieces, so that you can have a stress-free financial plan in the months ahead! Complete blog post for today's show >>> weddingplanningpodcast.co/wedding-budget Whether you’re in the early stages of formulating your overall wedding vision, or you’ve got a specific wedding scenario you’d like to review, I have 1-on-1 Wedding Strategy calls available >>> Click here to learn more & book a call today

    24 min
  4. Bridesmaid Dress Shopping with Featured Brand: Lulus Weddings

    15 JAN

    Bridesmaid Dress Shopping with Featured Brand: Lulus Weddings

    Get ready to explore the beautiful world of bridesmaid dress shopping! Tune in & discover how you can enjoy a successful online bridesmaid dress shopping experience, including: Professional bridesmaid styling ideas,  Struggling with piecing together colors or patterns in a mismatch dress situation?  No worries!  Lulus free bridal concierge service makes the process 100% stress-free. The 5 KEYS to creating a cohesive visual palette with mismatched dresses,  The biggest benefits to mismatched bridesmaid dresses, And 3 HOT WEDDING TRENDS to be on the lookout for as we enter 2025. Shop the 2025 Lulus Bridesmaid Collection here Get free, one-on-one assistance from our expert team of bridal stylists with Lulus Bridal Concierge My sister Kate's wedding, April 2022 - we coordinated our Lulus dresses from California, Maine, Canada, British Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico - if we can do it, anyone can!! 😅 Today we're joined by Lulus Senior Buyer, Cher Irlandez.  Cher has been with Lulus for 5.5 years, and recently got married in her hometown of Las Vegas.  Her experience in the fashion industry as both a Developer and Buyer, along with her own recent bridal journey, gives her a unique perspective that I’m really excited to share with you.

    26 min
  5. Engagement Starter Kit BONUS: 40 Uplifting Wedding Planning Affirmations

    11 JAN

    Engagement Starter Kit BONUS: 40 Uplifting Wedding Planning Affirmations

    Trust me, I know that wedding planning can be stressful, overwhelming, and a complete PITA at times.    That's why I compiled a list of 40 uplifting wedding planning affirmations for you to tune in to any time you need a mental wedding refresh: Our wedding celebration will be a perfect reflection of us. I commit my attention to our top priorities & tune out the rest. We cannot control the actions or inactions of others. A meaningful wedding is within reach. I chose love over anger. I let go of feeling judged by others. We are becoming a stronger couple throughout our engagement journey. We are worthy of a meaningful wedding celebration. A beautiful wedding does not have to cost a lot of money. I chose gratitude. We do not need to invite everyone we know to the wedding. Our decisions are perfect for us. I release all negative thoughts about our budget. There is no space for overwhelm in my engagement journey. Tune in for so many more! You made it all the way here??  You deserve a BONUS ... within the bonus!  Here's a list of 50 Budget Items Couples Fail To Plan For, so that you can have them on your radar as you move ahead into your engagement. I hope you LOVED the Engagement Starter Kit.  There's SO much more to come ;) We'll talk again soon! Cheers, Kara Need more?  Book a 1-on-1 Wedding Strategy Call here.

    5 min
  6. Engagement Starter Kit BONUS: Your Ultimate Engagement Checklist

    10 JAN

    Engagement Starter Kit BONUS: Your Ultimate Engagement Checklist

    Tune in to this bonus episode for a list of "10 Things To Do After Getting Engaged" - The days & weeks after saying "YES!" are a whirlwind of fun & excitement.  From sharing the news with your loved ones, flashing that ring every chance you get, and dreaming of cakes and dresses, you're definitely at the start of an unforgettable time in your lives ... And I couldn't be more honored to be a part of it.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for including me in your engagement journey. I LOVE sharing free resources and weekly shows with you, but nothing can replace the personalized quality and value of working together, one-on-one.   That's why I offer completely personalized, one-on-one wedding strategy calls to support you throughout your engagement. I've been a wedding industry visionary for 14 years, and trust me when I say that I've seen & heard it all ... and the great news is that there is always a creative solution or workaround waiting to be discovered.   Book just one call to get a few specific questions squared away, or book a series of calls for ongoing support throughout your engagement:

    21 min
  7. Engagement Starter Kit BONUS: Clarifying Your Wedding Vision

    9 JAN

    Engagement Starter Kit BONUS: Clarifying Your Wedding Vision

    In this bonus workshop, we'll explore exactly how to get started defining - and refining - your wedding vision.  This is a valuable exercise that I would love for you & your partner to do separately, then come together to compare what each of you saw. I don't expect that anyone will have all the answers the first time, or see every single last detail in crystal clear focus.   The point isn't to get it "right" on the first try, but rather to begin to clear your mental slate and give your imagination the space to roam towards a wedding celebration that's perfect for the two of you. This means clearing all negative beliefs, expectations, or wedding experiences you've had up to this point.  IT'S TIME FOR A FRESH START! There's a PDF available for you to record your thoughts here >>> Your Wedding Vision.pdf It's no secret that weddings have changed A LOT over the past couple of years.  It's finally time to embrace an updated planning strategy that prioritizes & honors YOU. That's why I offer completely personalized, one-on-one wedding strategy calls to support you throughout your engagement.  I LOVE sharing free resources and weekly shows with you, but nothing can replace the personalized quality and value of working together, one-on-one. I've been a wedding industry visionary for 14 years, and trust me when I say that I've seen & heard it all ... and the great news is that there is always a creative solution or workaround waiting to be discovered.   Book just one call to get a few specific questions squared away, or book a series of calls for ongoing support throughout your engagement:

    12 min
  8. Engagement Starter Kit BONUS: Nightmare Wedding Planners, Renting A Mansion & DIY-Mania

    8 JAN

    Engagement Starter Kit BONUS: Nightmare Wedding Planners, Renting A Mansion & DIY-Mania

    From nightmare meetings with wedding planners, to renting a mansion & our "DIY" heavy approach, in this bonus episode you'll hear the full details of my own wedding planning journey. The couples who give up on the new approach to planning that we focus on here on the Wedding Planning Podcast will likely stay stuck exactly where I was in the story I'm sharing today, after meeting with the awful 3rd wedding planner. They’ll do exactly what most couples do, and freak out over how much there is to do, how much things cost, and how complicated it feels to go off the beaten path … They'll cave when someone is critical of a fun idea, and pull back when they feel judged for something that they did or didn't do. John and I faced skeptical, judge-y eyes too many times to count throughout our entire planning process - but that's another story, for another time. And they’ll fall back to the status quo wedding planners, the big corporate websites, and the free checklists to plan a cookie cutter wedding for them, without ever even knowing the priceless opportunity that has slipped away. The opportunity to design the wedding that YOU actually want, and to share a once-in-a-lifetime experience with your loved ones that leaves a lasting sense of love & connection for decades to come. And to miss out on that, is quite simply, heartbreaking. But here's the final, most important part of this very long email: Unforgettable, life-changing weddings don't just "happen". They don't just magically arise from the mountain of printouts and free checklists, and magazines, budget calculators and Pinterest boards and reels that you consume on loop. And just having a wedding vision isn't enough, without continued support, encouragement, and ongoing direction. So my wish for you is these three things: The patience to let your wedding vision fully unfold, The courage and confidence to trust in your vision, and let it guide all of your decisions, big & small, And the support and encouragement that I promise to bring each week to our time spent together. Thank you so much for being here today, and thank you for inviting me to be a part of such a special time in your lives - it means the world to me.   Cheers, Kara

    23 min
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Get ready to experience the ALL NEW WAY to thrive throughout your engagement by embracing who you are, prioritizing what you value, and ultimately designing an unforgettable wedding celebration of your dreams! Welcome to the WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST, where we say “NO” to the $72 billion dollar wedding industry, and we say “YES” to a more joyful engagement season where your mindset, values & wedding strategy are all in perfect alignment with YOU. Ready to get started?

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  • Creator
    Kara Lamerato
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All show audio & written transcript materials are copyrighted by KVW, Inc.
  • Show Website
    Wedding Planning Podcast
  • Provider
    KVW

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