Wedding Planning Collective Kate McClellan

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Wedding Planning Collective Podcast! Today’s episode is special, as we take things back to the basics of wedding planning with a story that underscores the importance of starting your wedding plans on the right foot.

In This Episode:

Paige & Craig's Journey: Hear the story of how Paige and Craig faced budget challenges and what they learned.
Common Pitfalls: Discover common mistakes couples make when relying on generic checklists and budget tools.
The Planning Path: Learn about the structured approach to wedding planning, broken down into manageable stages.
Prioritizing Your Budget: Understand the importance of setting your wedding priorities and creating a realistic budget.
Real-Life Solutions: Get tips on how to navigate vendor contracts, unexpected costs, and balancing your wedding dreams with your budget.

Key Takeaways:
-Start your wedding planning with a strong foundation to avoid costly mistakes.
-Generic planning tools can be misleading; tailor your plans to your unique needs.
-Follow a structured planning path to stay organized and stress-free.
-Prioritize your budget based on your specific wedding vision and goals.

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Thank You for 100 Episodes!
Thank you for being part of the Wedding Planning Collective community. Here’s to many more episodes of helping you create the wedding of your dreams!

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This episode is packed with insights and practical tips to ensure your wedding planning journey is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Thanks for tuning in, and happy planning!


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Do you need to tip your wedding vendors? It's a common question that gets asked, and there are several different variables that come into play to get you the answer.



I break it all down in today's episode, along with an explanation on why I'm numbering this podcast episode 99.5...with a hint at what's to come next week!

Find more - www.planningcollective.com/wedding-vendor-tipping

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/hnjM5sZNPqEhttps://youtu.be/hnjM5sZNPqE


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The last episode with Ashley from Festoons & Flourishes, we discuss the different styles of wedding planners. I thought it would be a perfect time to talk about the different types of wedding planning services that are available.   

In today’s episode, I’m going to share with you one of the lessons from my Wedding Planning Blueprint Course, which is available for all Planning Collective Members.  

I discuss what a wedding planner really does, the most common services planners offer, and the big difference between an outside wedding planner, and a venue coordinator.  

Take a listen, and let me know what you think! 



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I’m so excited to share today’s interview with the fabulous Ashley Lynch of Festoons & Flourishes! Ashley is a fellow metro-Detroit based wedding planner, who specializes in luxury weddings.

I had so much fun chatting with Ashley, not only because we speak the same wedding planner language, but because there are just as many similarities in our jobs or rolls as their are differences.

During out chat, we talk about:

- The myth of Day Of Coordination

- The different kinds and styles of wedding planners - Wedding planners vs. wedding designers

- The phrase “luxury wedding” and what it really means

- And how planning a luxury wedding is different that the average wedding

- Different ways wedding planners structure their pricing

- The process of creating a wedding design and phase based wedding planning

- We talk about our favorite moments of a wedding day

- The different elements of a wedding

- Her take on wedding trends- And finally, Ashley shares her top tips to making sure you enjoy your wedding day!

This conversation was long overdue, and I’m proud to be sharing some behind the scenes thoughts with veteran wedding planners.

You can find more info on Ashley here

https://festoonsandflourishes.com/

https://www.instagram.com/festoonsandflourishes/


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Have you ever wondered what you should put on your wedding website? I go over the essential components needed, and give some tips on making the most out of your wedding website in today's episode!



Make sure you're not missing a thing when it comes to wedding planning with our free Don't Forget List!



For more wedding planning tips and tools, please follow ⁠⁠@planningcollectively⁠⁠ and join the ⁠⁠Wedding Planning Collective Facebook Group⁠⁠!


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Back again with another interview with some of my favorite wedding pros! This week, I'm chatting with Derek Rafferty of E3 Detroit and Nicholas Hardy from Elysium Experience. We talk about the difference between a wedding band and a wedding DJ, red flags you should look out for when hiring your wedding band or DJ, and the importance of having a professional MC, amongst other topics.



Listen here, or watch the interview over on YouTube!



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