183 episodes
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Michelle Martinez
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4.8 • 550 Ratings
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A fun-loving, wildly experienced (20+ years) Wedding Planner shares her deepest, darkest secrets to help you plan your wedding. You'll learn a lot. Laugh even more. And most importantly get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your big day. Inclusivity is of the utmost importance to us, so this podcast is for EVERYONE.........We've made the switch to a SUBSCRIPTION-based model, because let's be real, creating awesome podcast episodes and building a community of fellow wedding planning enthusiasts ain't cheap! But don't worry, this change will only mean even more support, guidance and resources for you as you navigate the wild world of wedding planning. Go to our website and click Subscribe for more info and pricing.
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#387 You Ask, We Answer - 72
This month's YAWA is brimming with energy as we tackle an array of real wedding planning challenges. Along with my co-host Dixie Bagley, we offer practical advice, creative problem-solving, and a touch of humor with lots of fun! Just as wedding planning should be. ;)
Imagine figuring out how to keep guests warm at a winter wedding when you discover your venue has no heat, or debating if you should arrive at a wedding shower empty-handed after sending the gift directly to the couple's home.
We also shed light on some of the more nuanced aspects of wedding planning, such as the appropriate timeline for photographers to deliver your photos and the modern-day etiquette of using social media for professional communication.
Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
Ad-free, full episodes
TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center
Monthly Wedding Planning Happy Hours via Zoom with Michelle
Bonus Episodes
Extra tools and gifts get sprinkled in every so often!
Questions We Answered
Just found out our venue has no heat for my winter wedding
What to look at and ask at venue site visits
Do I show up empty handed to a wedding shower if I purchased the gift off the registry and it was delivered to the couple’s house?
Our wedding was 15 weeks ago and photographer still has not sent our photos
Is it strange my photographer is communicating to clients through social media?
Inviting Out of town guests to our “low key welcome party” but they will have to pay their own tab
How do I orchestrate the “Who Has Been Married The Longest” dance/game?
About Our Co-host
Dixie Bagley is a renowned wedding business entrepreneur, owning The Farm in Rome, Georgia, a picturesque European farm estate nestled in the northwest Georgia mountains. In addition to managing her venue, Dixie also owns The Sweet Bar Bakery, bringing culinary delight to her clients. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, she serves as a Business & Personal Consultant for wedding and event professionals, specializing in growth and balance, while also excelling as a wedding planner and engaging speaker in the field of event education.
Links
The Sweet Bar
The Farm Rome, GA
Dixie Events
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...
Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook.
Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
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#386 All About Wedding Beauty Prep (replay)
How do you want to look on your wedding day? Are you thinking of changing your hair? Are you going to spray tan? Do you want to hire a hair and makeup artist? What about skin treatments? In this episode we cover all things beauty that you need to know in preparation of your wedding.
While there is truly zero requirement to do any of the beauty tips recommended in this episode, we wanted to give some hot tips from a professional make-up artist on how to look your most polished on your wedding day. It is important to remember that sometimes you can overdo it too, you want to feel like yourself in your pictures when you look back. Ultimately, you want to feel comfortable in your skin.
Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
Ad-free, full episodes
TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center
Monthly Wedding Planning Happy Hours via Zoom with Michelle
Bonus Episodes
Extra tools and gifts get sprinkled in every so often!
About Our Guest
Emily Edgar has been a professional makeup artist for over 10 years working all over the industry. Having been trained in Paris, France with the top European makeup academy and worked in the iconic New York City beauty scene – she has seen and done a lot! In addition to her on-set experience, she spent 3 years teaching the skills of makeup artistry to new artists and beauty enthusiasts alike at the Make Up For Ever Academy in NYC.
Like the professional she is, Emily provides endless tips, tricks and product recommendations, making her and the Bride's Guide to Beauty a valuable resource for individuals of any skill level.
Links We Referenced
The Bride's Guide to Beauty
Emily Edgar Makeup
Bride's Guide to Beauty IG
Emily Edgar Makeup IG
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...
Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook.
Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
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#385 Asking For and Discussing Money With Family
We're sharing solid strategies, practical phrases, and actionable advice for handling family conversations about wedding finances.
I'm joined by Certified Etiquette Trainer Mariah Grumet and we've got you covered on everything from establishing a balance of power over decisions to nailing the right time and place for these discussions. No more guessing or beating around the bush – we'll show you how to approach it with a strong posture and a solid voice.
Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
Ad-free, full episodes
TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center
Monthly Wedding Planning Happy Hours via Zoom with Michelle
Bonus Episodes
Extra tools and gifts get sprinkled in every so often!
Topics We Covered
Techniques for delivery
Words and phrases to use
How to handle family demands
Your list of non-negotiables
When you have no idea how much they can contribute
The balance of power over decision
The right place and time
About The Guest
As a certified etiquette trainer, Mariah’s mission is to bring an intentional sparkle back to a lost art. Her method of teaching puts a modern and approachable twist on timeless lessons of etiquette, manners, and respect, to help her clients create stronger connections, distinguish themselves, and reach their full potential in their personal and professional lives. Old Soul Etiquette's services include private consulting, group sessions, webinars, speaking engagements, and special events on the following topics: youth, social, dining and business etiquette, personal branding, wedding preparation, style consulting, and more. Mariah has been seen on The Today Show and Good Day New York, and in Forbes, Fox News, Southern Living, Travel & Leisure, Brides, Martha Stewart, and more. Mariah is also the author of “What Do I Do? Every Wedding Etiquette Question Answered”
Links We Referenced
Old Soul Etiquette Website
Old Soul Etiquette on Instagram
Mariah’s Book!
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...
Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook.
Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
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#384 On Becoming a Wedding Planner - You Asked, We Answered!
A listener question inspired this episode. She wrote asking advice on making a career shift to become a wedding planner, and we're here to deliver the unfiltered truth. We peel back the curtain on the challenges and hurdles one can face in this industry, shedding light on the path less traveled. From the highs to the lows, we share our candid insights to help you navigate this exhilarating but demanding profession.
We are opening up and telling the real shit. It’s not easy to become a wedding planner and to make a living in this career and we are telling you why
Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
Ad-free, full episodes
TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center
Monthly Wedding Planning Happy Hours via Zoom with Michelle
Bonus Episodes
Extra tools and gifts get sprinkled in every so often!
Topics We Covered
How success is measured
Charging your worth
Personality traits that are important to have
Working with vendors who are allies
How to find with couples that align with your values
Mentorship programs
Coming into this career with a niche
Why it is so challenging to make a living as a wedding planner
Marketing and exposure
About The Guest
Jasmine Yepez, founder of Stardust Weddings, is an Enneagram-2, Birkenstock-wearing, halloween-loving wedding planner born and raised in Fayetteville, AR.
Links We Referenced
Jasmine’s Website
Jasmine on IG
Jasmine on Tik Tok
The Union Mastermind - Guidance for wedding planners
Wedding Pro’s Fellowship for change
Ep #223 So You Want to be a Wedding Planner
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...
Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook.
Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
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#383 Cake as a Design and Experiential Element
In this scrumptious episode, we're diving headfirst into the world of wedding cakes and exploring how they can serve as both a design element and a memorable experience.
I'm joined by Miri Nadler, a self-taught baking maestro. We dish out cake wisdom, from making your Pinterest dreams a reality to choosing the perfect flavors and even getting creative with cake stands. Plus, we unravel the mystery of why cakes are cut so late at weddings. Stay tuned for all things sweet and savory in the world of wedding cakes! 🎂🍰✨
Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
Ad-free, full episodes
TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center
Monthly Wedding Planning Happy Hours via Zoom with Michelle
Bonus Episodes
Extra tools and gifts get sprinkled in every so often!
Topics We Covered
How to avoid spending on things your guests will not appreciate
The truth about those Pinterest Ideas
How to present inspiration ideas to your cake baker
Creative Ideas for big design impact
The Cake Stand & Alternative Idea
Cupcakes are a different experience
Why the cake is being cut way too late
About Our Guest
Miri, a self-taught baker with roots in Los Angeles, gained invaluable kitchen expertise while working in the administration of a luxury bakery. In 2016, she and her family relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, where her fascination with cake design blossomed after being inspired by artists in Asia using palette knives to decorate cakes on Instagram.
Links We Referenced
Miri’s Website
Miri on Instagram
Order Miri’s Cakes on Goldbelly
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...
Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook.
Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
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#382 You Ask, We Answer - 71
Jamie Wolfer, the wedding planning sensation, podcast host, and YouTube superstar, is joining me for a wedding planning pow-wow like no other! We're tackling YOUR burning wedding planning questions. This isn't just any episode, my friends – it's a wedding planning collaboration of epic proportions, where two wedding wizards combine their powers for YOUR benefit.
Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
Ad-free, full episodes
TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center
Monthly Wedding Planning Happy Hours via Zoom with Michelle
Bonus Episodes
Extra tools and gifts get sprinkled in every so often!
Questions We Answered
Help! My HAMU artist is ghosting me 2 weeks before the wedding
We have issues with the “friendor” we hired as our DOC
Nervous about the lack of communication with our wedding coordinator
How do you navigate indecision due to “wedding regret”?
Pros & cons of doing first dance BEFORE dinner
Cultural or personal elements to integrate into the wedding
Fun suggestions to keep kids entertained and happy
Pros and cons of a Friday wedding
About The Guest
Jamie Wolfer is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, YouTube creator, unflinching optimist & occasional chicken wrangler. She is dedicated to helping plan ideal weddings on any sized budget for anyone. She coaches aspiring and current wedding planners to help build thriving businesses, strongly believing in community over competition. In her free time, she’s probably got her nose stuck in a book or her hands busy with a homestead project.
Links We Referenced
Episode #368 Vendor Contracts. What You Need to Know with LegalShield
Jamie’s Video on Wedding Kits for KIDS
Jamie’s Video on How to Entertain Kids at Weddings
Wolfer & Co Website
The Master Plan - Guidance for engaged couples
The Union Mastermind - Guidance for wedding planners
Engage with Jamie Podcast - A Podcast for Engaged Couples
The Union Podcast - A Podcast for Wedding Pros
Instagram & TikTok & Pinterest - @wolferandco
Jamie on YouTube
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...
Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook.
Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Customer Reviews
A Lifesaver for Wedding Planning
As a bride-to-be, I stumbled upon the Big Wedding Planning Podcast hosted by the incredible Michelle Martinez, and it truly became a lifeline throughout my wedding planning journey. From the very beginning, Michelle became my mentor, guiding me through the complex world of wedding planning and making the process more manageable and enjoyable.
One of the key selling points of this podcast is Michelle's wealth of experience and knowledge as a seasoned wedding planner. Even though I didn't hire a wedding planner or coordinator for my own wedding, I felt like I had the next best thing by subscribing to this podcast. Michelle's expertise shines through in every episode, and her genuine passion for helping couples plan their dream weddings is evident in her every word.
What truly sets the Big Wedding Planning Podcast apart is the practical support it provides. The spreadsheet templates that Michelle offers are nothing short of incredible. They made the logistics of planning my wedding so much easier to handle, ensuring that I didn't overlook any essential details. These templates were like a gift from the wedding planning gods, and I can't thank the podcast enough for providing them.
The community that the Big Wedding Planning Podcast has created is also worth its weight in gold. The monthly wedding happy hours fostered a sense of camaraderie among listeners, allowing us to share our experiences, get advice, and celebrate our milestones. It's incredible how a virtual gathering can make wedding planning feel more joyful than stressful.
The PLAN-IT! LIVE Wedding Planning Bootcamp Day was another standout feature. Having the opportunity to attend an event like this in person and learn from the best in the business was an invaluable experience. It added a whole new dimension to my wedding planning journey and gave me confidence in my decision-making process.
In conclusion, Michelle Martinez and the Big Wedding Planning Podcast have created a wedding planning resource that is indispensable for anyone embarking on this journey. The podcast combines expert advice, practical tools, and a vibrant community to ensure that planning your big day is not just doable but enjoyable. I can't recommend this podcast highly enough. It's worth every single cent and more, and it made my wedding planning experience truly memorable.
Only wedding podcast you need!!
This podcast is the only wedding podcast you need!! You will truly learn something and be entertained. I’m a July 2023 bride who started listening in June 2022 right before getting engaged. I used so many of the tips I learned from this podcast while planning my wedding, including the timeline (!!!), conversations/coordinations with bridesmaids and family members, tips for vendors, order of events for the day, transportation, and so much more! This podcast was also such a great outlet for consuming and enjoying wedding content during this bridal phase of life. It’s a great substitute for feeling like you’re annoying your friends and only talking about weddings all the time. I binged all the episodes and am so thankful for this podcast!
Michelle is the best!
This review is long overdue but I couldn’t be happier to write it. I have been listening to Michelle since the fall, and she was my frequent listen on my long commute to work. Listening to her podcasts made me excited for my big day and helped me learn so many helpful things. Do yourself a favor and become a subscriber, it is more than worth it to hear the full episodes and have access to her resources. She is incredibly kind and helpful to her subscribers and is there when you need a professional opinion! Love you and love the show Michelle!
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