The Calm Wedding

Jess Larsen - Events With Heart
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The Calm Wedding Podcast is your grounded guide to wedding planning with more calm, clarity, and intention. Hosted by wedding coordinator Jess Larsen from Events With Heart, this podcast helps couples create weddings that feel just as good as they look, without the stress, chaos, or pressure to do things like everyone else. Inside each episode, you’ll find practical wedding planning tips, calm bride advice, wedding coordination insights, timeline guidance, vendor advice, guest experience ideas, and emotional support throughout the planning process. Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, nature-inspired celebration, modern elopement, or meaningful family-focused wedding, this podcast will help you: feel more calm and organised while wedding planning make aligned wedding decisions with confidence reduce wedding stress and overwhelm create a wedding day that feels intentional and true to you focus on what actually matters most From choosing your dream wedding venue and vendors, to creating a calm wedding experience, an amazing guest experience, social media boundaries, and contingency planning ...this is wedding planning support with heart. Jess Larsen is based on the Gold Coast, Australia and is available for Wedding Coordination via https://www.eventswithheart.com/

Episodes

  1. S1 E5: The Power of Breath for the Engaged Couple with Nicola Laye

    2d ago

    S1 E5: The Power of Breath for the Engaged Couple with Nicola Laye

    What if one of the most powerful tools for feeling present and connected throughout your wedding experience was already with you? In this special conversation, I’m joined by breathwork coach, Nicola Laye, to explore how the breath can transform your wedding experience as a couple. Having supported people through birth, end-of-life care, and weddings, Nicola shares why these major life milestones often bring up similar emotions and how we can move through them with more ease and trust. In this episode, we discuss: Simple breathwork techniques for wedding-day nervesA powerful connection practice for couplesNavigating family dynamics with greater calmCreating space to stay present and connected throughout your wedding dayThe importance of doing the inner work before marriage, not just planning the weddingIf you're looking for practical tools to feel calmer throughout the planning process, more connected to your partner, and more grounded on your day. This conversation is for you. ♡ Explore Nicola's offerings at https://www.nicolalaye.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nicola_laye Explore Jess' Wedding Coordination at https://www.eventswithheart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/events_with_heart

    50 min
  2. S1 E2: Creating a Wedding Budget That Reflects Your Values

    Jun 5

    S1 E2: Creating a Wedding Budget That Reflects Your Values

    Wedding budgets can bring up a lot of emotions. Stress. Overwhelm. Comparison. Pressure. And sometimes a whole lot of confusion about what weddings actually cost. In this episode of The Calm Wedding Podcast, we're taking an intentional approach to wedding spending. We're exploring how to create a wedding budget that reflects your values, priorities, capacity and vision for the day. I'll share some of the most common wedding budget myths I see, including the DIY myth, the wedding tax myth, and why shopping for the cheapest option isn't always the best value. We'll also talk about: • How to align your spending with what matters most to you as a couple • The comparison trap and how social media can influence your decisions • What weddings actually cost in Australia • Why guest count has such a big impact on your budget • Hidden expenses couples often forget to plan for • Creating breathing room with a contingency buffer • How to make financial decisions that feel calm, grounded and intentional Because a calm wedding budget isn't about spending less or more. It's about spending in a way that feels right for you. So grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and let's talk about creating a wedding day that feels aligned, meaningful and uniquely yours. Jess Larsen is from www.eventswithheart.com Instagram @events_with_heart

    31 min
  3. S1 E4: Why Coordination Elevates Your Entire Wedding Day Experience

    May 27

    S1 E4: Why Coordination Elevates Your Entire Wedding Day Experience

    Jess Larsen from Events With Heart shares what wedding coordination really looks like behind the scenes and why it’s about so much more than timelines and logistics. Jess opens up about her personal journey from anxiety and overwhelm to creating a life grounded in calm, peace and intention and how that journey shaped the way she now supports couples on one of the most meaningful days of their lives. Together, we explore: What a wedding coordinator actually doesThe unseen layers of a wedding dayWhy the “feeling” and flow of your day matters so deeplyHow coordination protects couples from stress and overwhelmReal behind-the-scenes stories from wedding morningsWet weather decisions and navigating the unexpectedHow to create a wedding that feels calm, intentional and alignedWhy your guests will remember how your wedding felt more than anything elseJess also shares practical insights into timelines, vendor management, guest experience, and how thoughtful planning creates truly relaxed weddings, plus a beautiful reminder to slow down and enjoy the planning journey with your partner. This episode is for couples who want their wedding day to feel present, grounded, meaningful and deeply connected, not rushed, performative or stressful. 🤍

    31 min
  4. S1 E3: Wedding Venue Planning Tips For A More Relaxed Wedding Day

    May 20

    S1 E3: Wedding Venue Planning Tips For A More Relaxed Wedding Day

    In this episode of The Calm Wedding Podcast, wedding coordinator Jess Larsen from Events With Heart dives into the often-overlooked wedding venue details that can shape your wedding day and planning experience. Choosing your wedding venue is one of the biggest decisions in your planning journey, but beyond the aesthetics and price, there are so many practical and emotional considerations couples often miss. Jess also shares a personal story from her own wedding planning journey, including how tuning into the feeling they wanted for their day led her to change venues and ultimately choose a space that felt aligned, peaceful, and deeply right for her day. You’ll learn how to: Reduce stress by choosing a venue aligned with your vision and “anchor statement”Ask the right wedding venue questions before bookingUnderstand what’s included in different types of venues (DIY, private property, all-inclusive)Avoid hidden wedding costs and surprise expensesPlan for weather contingencies and backup ceremony locationsConsider guest experience, accommodation, and transport logisticsIf you're currently searching for your wedding venue or feeling overwhelmed by options, this episode will help you slow down, reconnect to what matters, and choose a space that truly supports the feeling you want on your wedding day.✨ Plus, Jess shares details about a free downloadable wedding venue checklist available at https://www.eventswithheart.com/calmweddingpodcast This is your reminder: your wedding venue should support your experience. You get to intentionally choose a venue that supports the experience you want to have. Listen now and come back next Thursday for another episode of The Calm Wedding Podcast. You can connect with Jess on instagram @events_with_heart and www.eventswithheart.com

    27 min
  5. BONUS - Gentle Wedding Planning Reminders

    May 13 ·  Bonus

    BONUS - Gentle Wedding Planning Reminders

    A collection of calming reminders originally shared on Instagram as Reels (www,instagram.com/events_with_heart) I created these to help engaged couples pause, breathe, and come back to what truly matters throughout the wedding planning journey. This bonus episode is for the moments you feel overwhelmed by opinions, pressure, timelines, or expectations. A gentle reset to help you reconnect with the heart of it all: your love, your experience, and the feeling you want to create on your wedding day.

    3 min
  6. BONUS - Need to Vent?

    May 13 ·  Bonus

    BONUS - Need to Vent?

    A gentle bonus episode from the Events With Heart instagram. created to hold space for whatever’s on your mind during your wedding journey. A moment for you to release the pressure, vent the feelings you’ve been carrying, and reconnect with yourself through calming reflection and emotional release. Let's connect! www.eventswithheart.com www.instagram.com/events_with_heart

    2 min
  7. Bonus - Calming Wedding Planning Affirmations

    May 13 ·  Bonus

    Bonus - Calming Wedding Planning Affirmations

    A calming bonus episode filled with gentle affirmations to help you slow down, release wedding planning stress, and reconnect with what truly matters. Perfect for listening to anytime you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or caught up in the pressure of planning . A calming reminder to stay grounded, present, and connected and enjoy your wedding journey. Connect with Jess: www.eventswithheart.com www.instagram.com/events_with_heart

    4 min
  8. S1 E1: The Secret to a Calm, Stress-Free & Unique Wedding? Start With This.

    May 13

    S1 E1: The Secret to a Calm, Stress-Free & Unique Wedding? Start With This.

    If you’re newly engaged and wondering where to even begin with wedding planning, start here. If you're midway through the planning process and need help to reconnect with your priorities, start here. This episode is so valuable - it will give you the framework to plan a calm, intentional, joyous wedding day that actually feels like you as a couple. In this episode, wedding coordinator Jess Larsen from 'Events With Heart' walks you through the most important first step in wedding planning and one that is usually missed by couples: getting clear on your wedding vision, the feeling of your day, and what truly matters to you as a couple. You’ll learn how to: create a wedding vision that guides your decisionsdefine the feeling you want your wedding day to holdidentify your true wedding prioritiesavoid overwhelm, overspending, and decision fatiguecreate an anchor statement to come back to throughout planningplan a wedding that feels calm, meaningful, and alignedThis episode is designed to save you time, money, stress, and unnecessary pressure throughout your wedding planning journey. If you want a wedding day that feels grounded, connected, joyful, and true to you, this is the perfect place to begin. Connect with Jess on instagram @events_with_heart and www.eventswithheart.com

    29 min
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About

The Calm Wedding Podcast is your grounded guide to wedding planning with more calm, clarity, and intention. Hosted by wedding coordinator Jess Larsen from Events With Heart, this podcast helps couples create weddings that feel just as good as they look, without the stress, chaos, or pressure to do things like everyone else. Inside each episode, you’ll find practical wedding planning tips, calm bride advice, wedding coordination insights, timeline guidance, vendor advice, guest experience ideas, and emotional support throughout the planning process. Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, nature-inspired celebration, modern elopement, or meaningful family-focused wedding, this podcast will help you: feel more calm and organised while wedding planning make aligned wedding decisions with confidence reduce wedding stress and overwhelm create a wedding day that feels intentional and true to you focus on what actually matters most From choosing your dream wedding venue and vendors, to creating a calm wedding experience, an amazing guest experience, social media boundaries, and contingency planning ...this is wedding planning support with heart. Jess Larsen is based on the Gold Coast, Australia and is available for Wedding Coordination via https://www.eventswithheart.com/

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  • Creator
    Jess Larsen - Events With Heart
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Events With Heart 2026
  • Show Website
    The Calm Wedding