Belles & Banter

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Welcome to Belles & Banter, a podcast hosted by three sisters who are professional event and wedding planners (among other things). This podcast will give you an inside look at what it really takes to plan weddings and events. From expert planning tips and design trends to real client stories and behind-the-scenes lessons, we share our advice and our honest thoughts. Occasionally, we might mix up the content to talk about adjacent topics like running a small business, how to get started as an event planner or other things you guys are curious about. 🥰✨ New episodes weekly(ish), every Sunday! 📌 Wedding/Event Planning Tips | Event Design | Business | Sisterhood Chats👉 Subscribe for practical advice, real talk, and insider planning secrets.💌 Have any questions or want to tell us your wedding/event planning stories? Do you need advice or just want to spill the tea? Email us! Bellesandbanter@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    A Short History of Weddings and Common Wedding Traditions

    We’re The Wedding Belles (aka Justine, Julienne, and Joy) and we are professional event and wedding planners. Welcome to our candid, supportive, and slightly chaotic world of event planning.In this mini episode, we go through some common customs/traditions we see in western weddings and talk about their potential historical origins. Happy Valentines Day and Happy Lunar New Year!👉 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE, like this video, and share it with a newly engaged friend who needs a little wedding-planning pep talk.💬 Got questions or topics you want us to cover? Drop them in the comments or email us at mailto:bellesandbanter@gmail.com - we’d love to hear from you!🎧 Prefer audio? You can listen to Belles & Banter on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Follow us on Instagram! @bellesandbanterOur Business Page: @theweddingbellesyeg #weddingplanning #weddingbudget #weddingtips #weddingcosts #weddingvenue #weddingplanner #weddingexperience #engagement #guestlist #familydynamics #weddingorganization #weddingplans #weddingorigins #weddinghistory

    18 min

  2. FEB 8

    How to Pick Your Wedding Venue Like a Pro

    We’re The Wedding Belles (aka Justine, Julienne, and Joy) and we are professional event and wedding planners. Welcome to our candid, supportive, and slightly chaotic world of event planning.In this episode, we talk all about venues - the different types available, what to ask during tours, green flags to look for and red flags to help you avoid getting scammed!👉 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE, like this video, and share it with a newly engaged friend who needs a little wedding-planning pep talk.💬 Got questions or topics you want us to cover? Drop them in the comments or email us at mailto:bellesandbanter@gmail.com - we’d love to hear from you!🎧 Prefer audio? You can listen to Belles & Banter on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Follow us on Instagram! @bellesandbanterOur Business Page: @theweddingbellesyeg #weddingplanning #weddingbudget #weddingtips #weddingcosts #weddingvenue #weddingplanner #weddingexperience #engagement #guestlist #familydynamics #weddingorganization #weddingplans #venueshopping #weddingvenue

    48 min

  3. FEB 1

    Planning a Wedding Budget That Actually Works

    We’re The Wedding Belles (aka Justine, Julienne, and Joy) and we are professional event and wedding planners. Welcome to our candid, supportive, and slightly chaotic world of event planning.In this episode, we talk about wedding budgets - giving you personal anecdotes and advice when building yours. From choosing your first number to how to react when you're offered monetary gifts... we cover it all!👉 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE, like this video, and share it with a newly engaged friend who needs a little wedding-planning pep talk.💬 Got questions or topics you want us to cover? Drop them in the comments or email us at mailto:bellesandbanter@gmail.com - we’d love to hear from you!🎧 Prefer audio? You can listen to Belles & Banter on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Follow us on Instagram! @bellesandbanterOur Business Page: @theweddingbellesyeg #weddingplanning #weddingbudget #weddingtips #weddingcosts #weddingvenue #weddingplanner #weddingexperience #engagement #guestlist #familydynamics #weddingorganization #weddingplans #spreadsheets #budgets

    49 min

  4. JAN 25

    The First Decisions to Make When Planning Your Wedding

    💍✨ Welcome to Belles & Banter! ✨💍 We’re The Wedding Belles (aka Justine, Julienne, and Joy) and we are professional event and wedding planners. Welcome to our candid, supportive, and slightly chaotic world of event planning. In this episode we talk about the essential decisions couples must make when planning their weddings. Throughout the episode, we share some personal anecdotes and insights so hopefully you can find this video relatable and informative if you're navigating the complexities of wedding planning right now. 👉 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE, like this video, and share it with a newly engaged friend who needs a little wedding-planning pep talk. 💬 Got questions or topics you want us to cover? Drop them in the comments or email us at bellesandbanter@gmail.com - we’d love to hear from you! 🎧 Prefer audio? You can listen to Belles & Banter on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram! @bellesandbanter Our Business Page: @theweddingbellesyeg Chapters: 00:25 - The Foundational/First Decisions 03:20 - Common Regrets 07:30 - Stretching your Budget 11:40 - Reminders for Guest Experience 14:15 - 2nd (3rd?) Decision 17:11 - An Aside about Elopements 19:30 - A reminder... 21:25 - Who is your wedding for? 22:55 - 3rd (4th?) Decisions 26:13 - 4th (5th) Decision 30:00 - Be Careful! 31:00 - Closing thoughts Keywords wedding planning, budget, guest count, micro weddings, wedding vibe, wedding decisions, elopement, wedding regrets, wedding tips, wedding advice #weddingplanning #weddingbudget #weddingtips #weddingcosts #weddingvenue #weddingplanner #weddingexperience #engagement #guestlist #familydynamics #weddingorganization #weddingplans #spreadsheets

    33 min

  5. JAN 18

    How to Stay Organized While Planning Your Wedding

    💍✨ Welcome to Belles & Banter! ✨💍 We’re The Wedding Belles (aka Justine, Julienne, and Joy) and we are professional event and wedding planners. Welcome to our candid, supportive, and slightly chaotic world of event planning. In this episode, we focus on the importance of organization during the wedding planning process. The average couple spends 200 hours planning their wedding. We make recommendations for setting up your system to manage the many moving parts of a wedding from vendor communication to budget tracking. If you just got engaged, this is a great episode to help you get started on the often chaotic planning process. :) 👉 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE, like this video, and share it with a newly engaged friend who needs a little wedding-planning pep talk. 💬 Got questions or topics you want us to cover? Drop them in the comments or email us at mailto:bellesandbanter@gmail.com - we’d love to hear from you! 🎧 Prefer audio? You can listen to Belles & Banter on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram! @bellesandbanter Our Business Page: @theweddingbellesyeg Chapters: 00:25 - Length of Planning for our Weddings 01:52 - Why does wedding planning spiral into chaos? 03:24 - Step One - Setting Up Systems 06:00 - Step Two - Populate your System 07:10 - Checklists/Timelines/Schedule of the Day 10:22 - Tools for Checklists/Timelines 11:35 - Budget Information 14:31 - Tools for Budgeting/Planning 15:03 - Vendor Management/Communication 18:10 - Tools for Vendor Management 19:42 - Design Inspiration and Mood Boards 23:10 - Logistics in Binder 24:15 - Tools for Tracking Logistics 26:10 - Digital vs Paper Planning 31:54 - Recap for Planning Dashboard 33:46 - Staying Calm and Organized on the Day-Of 35:00 - Mistakes to Avoid! 38:16 - Concluding Remarks Keywords wedding planning, organization, wedding budget, vendor management, wedding tips, stress management, wedding binder, planning tools, wedding apps, wedding statistics, wedding planning, organization tips, vendor communication, digital vs paper planning, wedding binder #weddingplanning #weddingbudget #weddingtips #weddingcosts #weddingvenue #weddingplanner #weddingexperience #engagement #guestlist #familydynamics #filipinoweddding #culturalweddings Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/another-happy-day License code: MP8VXJEUQCOFEZOZ

    41 min

  6. JAN 11

    Are Filipino Weddings Tacky?! A Crash Course on Cultural Traditions

    💍✨ Welcome to Belles & Banter! ✨💍 We’re The Wedding Belles (aka Justine, Julienne, and Joy) and we’re so excited to welcome you into our candid, supportive, and slightly chaotic world of event planning. In this episode, we talk about the rich traditions of Filipino weddings, exploring various customs such as the money dance, the role of ninongs and ninangs, and the historical context of these practices. We also touch on the challenges faced by couples in intercultural marriages and the need for effective communication to honor both cultures. We also give tips and advice about planning a Filipino wedding if you're planning to incorporate these traditions into yours! 👉 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE, like this video, and share it with a newly engaged friend who needs a little wedding-planning pep talk. 💬 Got questions or topics you want us to cover? Drop them in the comments or email us at bellesandbanter@gmail.com - we’d love to hear from you! 🎧 Prefer audio? You can listen to Belles & Banter on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram! @bellesandbanter Our Business Page: @theweddingbellesyeg Chapters: 00:14 - AITA Post 03:25 - Our Thoughts 09:28 - Pre-Colonization Traditions 16:43 - Post-Colonization Traditions 19:20 - Western Influence on Traditions 20:10 - Pamamanhikan 25:05 - Typical Filipino Elements in Ceremonies 45:44 - Tips for Planning a Filipino Wedding Keywords wedding planning, engagement, budgeting, guest list, wedding costs, family expectations, communication, wedding tips, wedding planning, guest list, wedding budget, wedding venue, wedding planner, wedding experience, family dynamics, wedding expectations, wedding mistakes, wedding vision #weddingplanning #weddingbudget #weddingtips #weddingcosts #weddingvenue #weddingplanner #weddingexperience #engagement #guestlist #familydynamics #filipinoweddding #culturalweddings Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/another-happy-day License code: YZ1V1SSOD06VSROL

    52 min

  7. JAN 5

    So You're Engaged... Now What? Wedding Planning 101

    💍✨ Welcome to the very first episode of Belles & Banter! ✨💍We’re The Wedding Belles (aka Justine, Julienne, and Joy) and we’re so excited to welcome you into our candid, supportive, and slightly chaotic world of event planning.💐 In this episode, you’ll learn about:💸 Why budgeting should be your very first step📋 How your guest list directly impacts every wedding decision🧾 The hidden costs couples don’t see coming🤍 When and why a wedding planner can save your sanity📱 How social media creates unrealistic wedding expectations✨ And why it’s okay to slow down and enjoy your engagementWhether you’re newly engaged, deep in planning mode, or just love wedding talk, this episode is packed with practical wedding advice, honest conversations, and reassurance that you’re not alone in this process.👉 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE, like this video, and share it with a newly engaged friend who needs a little wedding-planning pep talk.💬 Got questions or topics you want us to cover? Drop them in the comments or email us at bellesandbanter@gmail.com - we’d love to hear from you!🎧 Prefer audio? COMING SOON.. you will also be able to listen to Belles & Banter on your favorite podcast platform!Follow us on Instagram! @bellesandbanterOur Business Page: @theweddingbellesyegComing soon to all your favorite audio platforms!Chapters:07:05 Budgeting Basics for Weddings24:53 Guest List Dynamics and Decisions34:54 Envisioning the Big Picture for Your Wedding39:56 Choosing the Right Venue47:06 The Role of a Wedding PlannerKeywordswedding planning, engagement, budgeting, guest list, wedding costs, family expectations, communication, wedding tips, wedding planning, guest list, wedding budget, wedding venue, wedding planner, wedding experience, family dynamics, wedding expectations, wedding mistakes, wedding vision#weddingplanning #weddingbudget #weddingtips #weddingcosts #weddingvenue #weddingplanner #weddingexperience #engagement #guestlist #familydynamicsLicensing:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/another-happy-dayLicense code: ZW8MSCUEYCKBSF28

    1 hr
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Welcome to Belles & Banter, a podcast hosted by three sisters who are professional event and wedding planners (among other things). This podcast will give you an inside look at what it really takes to plan weddings and events. From expert planning tips and design trends to real client stories and behind-the-scenes lessons, we share our advice and our honest thoughts. Occasionally, we might mix up the content to talk about adjacent topics like running a small business, how to get started as an event planner or other things you guys are curious about. 🥰✨ New episodes weekly(ish), every Sunday! 📌 Wedding/Event Planning Tips | Event Design | Business | Sisterhood Chats👉 Subscribe for practical advice, real talk, and insider planning secrets.💌 Have any questions or want to tell us your wedding/event planning stories? Do you need advice or just want to spill the tea? Email us! Bellesandbanter@gmail.com

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    Belles and Banter
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  • Episodes
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