Wedding Planning Podcast WPP PREMIUM

Today I’m sharing AN ULTIMATE ENGAGEMENT CHECKLIST, including 10 key "to-do's" to launch your wedding planning journey into action.
CONGRATULATIONS!  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.
I’ve worked with thousands of engaged couples over the past 7 years of producing this podcast, and most of them are in autopilot mode already at this point in the planning process.
And unfortunately, those couples miss a much larger opportunity. 
An opportunity to wait patiently for their ideal wedding vision to unfold BEFORE going out and making big, irreversible decisions that end up really limiting what’s possible for them ... and I don’t want that for you.  
SO MUCH MORE inside today's free audio meeting!
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PS - A special THANK YOU to this week's show sponsors, who made this free weekly episode possible:
Enjoy early access to ad-free episodes each week when you subscribe to WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST PREMIUM in Apple Podcasts.    
Get professional help planning your dream honeymoon when you email susan@susanstravelservices.com . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your booking.  
FREE Wedding Websites designed by independent artists?  Yes please!  Get started building your wedding website today with www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/minted and take advantage of exclusive listener perks on save the dates, invitations & more.  
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"When the initial excitement settled, we felt like planning an entire wedding seemed really expensive, overwhelming, and exhausting."
Let me back up ...
My now-husband John proposed in the summer of 2009, at the end of a 3-week trip we took through Europe.
We were in Paris - our last stop - and we waited for hours to get to the lower platform of the Eiffel Tower, where he dropped to his knee with the sparking lights of the tower above us, and lit up city buildings & river boats in the distance.
We never even had dinner that night because it got so late, but you know how it is with the crazy excitement you felt on your engagement day - dinner didn’t even matter. We had just lived an incredibly powerful moment that was about to change our lives forever.
Within weeks, my ring was resized and fit perfectly. We had shared the news with literally everyone we knew, and we started discussions about potential venues and dates, and of course, the elephant in the room - how we would pay for everything.
Tune in for so much more! 
 
PS - A special THANK YOU to this week's show sponsors, who made this free weekly episode possible:
 
Enjoy early access to ad-free episodes each week when you subscribe to WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST PREMIUM in Apple Podcasts.  
Get professional help planning your dream honeymoon when you email susan@susanstravelservices.com . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your booking.  
FREE Wedding Websites designed by independent artists?  Yes please!  Get started building your wedding website today with www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/minted and take advantage of exclusive listener perks on save the dates, invitations & more.  
Shop Etsy for one-of-a-kind wedding day details, personalized just for you >>> www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/etsy

ALL NEW! Premium subscribers can access the "Wedding Weekend By Design" planning package ... for free! Tune in for detailed instructions on how to access this deluxe planning package, valued at $199. A sneak peek: You've just taken the first step towards designing an intentional and unforgettable wedding celebration. The 6-part framework we're about to walk through together is your ticket to being calm, collected, and present during every single moment of your wedding weekend. I’m incredibly passionate about multi-day, multi-event weddings, and I can’t wait to share the secrets to a smooth planning experience with you. This is likely one of very few life events where you’ll have everyone you love most, from BOTH of your families in the same spot, and we're going to maximize every single minute of it. Please know that I don't use the terms "life-changing" and "unforgettable" lightly - There’s truly life-changing magic in store when you have 2, 3, 4 or more days to truly relax, unwind, have fun, and spend meaningful, quality time with your closest friends & family. But here’s the thing - unforgettable, life-changing events don’t just plan themselves. Similarly, it’s not enough to gather a group of the people you love most, and just “spend time together” over the course of a long weekend. “Hanging out together” isn’t a plan. Tune in for so much more!

A universal truth?  Your wedding day will FLY BY. 
Having a well-thought out, well-planned WEDDING DAY TIMELINE is critical to keeping the day organized, and flowing stress free. 
In this featured episode of the Wedding Planning Podcast, we’re actually reviewing & creating two separate timelines:
The DAY-OF TIMELINE, including all the events between waking up, and the wedding reception beginning,   The RECEPTION TIMELINE, including the events that will happen within the reception itself. We’re going to focus on the DAY-OF timeline first, and you’ll find specifics on creating your reception timeline in the second half of this meeting.  
Here’s a link to the Pinterest Wedding Timeline examples that I mentioned in the show.
 
PS - A special THANK YOU to this week's show sponsors, who made this free weekly episode possible:
 
Enjoy early access to ad-free episodes each week when you subscribe to WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST PREMIUM in Apple Podcasts.    
Get professional help planning your dream honeymoon when you email susan@susanstravelservices.com . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your booking.  
FREE Wedding Websites designed by independent artists?  Yes please!  Get started building your wedding website today with www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/minted and take advantage of exclusive listener perks on save the dates, invitations & more.  
Shop Etsy for one-of-a-kind wedding day details, personalized just for you >>> www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/etsy

If you’re looking for some CREATIVE + AFFORDABLE wedding reception entertainment options that go way beyond dinner, drinks & dancing, then this wedding planning workshop is perfect for you!
Today’s wedding receptions feature creative entertainment ideas that are increasingly more personalized, more interactive, and more representative of your values, personal style and tastes.  
There are endless ways to reimagine classic wedding reception entertainment & activities, and create a memorable, shared WEDDING EXPERIENCE based on your values & priorities.
In this meeting, we’re covering an overview of creative wedding entertainment ideas, and highlighting some fun twists on tradition that you can plan to treat your guests to an unforgettable experience.  
GATHERING INSPIRATION FROM PINTEREST
I know podcasts don’t always lend well to visual examples, and I don't like simply rattling off long lists during the show ... so here’s a list of search terms that you can simply copy / paste into Pinterest for instant wedding entertainment ideas & inspiration:
creative wedding guest book ideas wedding seating chart ideas wedding place card table ideas DIY selfie station  DIY wedding photo backdrop, Bouquet toss ideas Garder toss ideas Money dance ideas Creative wedding toast Dessert bar ideas, Unique first dance ideas For easy tips on getting a private Facebook group up and running, you can visit this link.
 
PS - A special THANK YOU to this week's show sponsors, who made this free weekly episode possible:
 
Enjoy early access to ad-free episodes each week when you subscribe to WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST PREMIUM in Apple Podcasts.    
Get professional help planning your dream honeymoon when you email susan@susanstravelservices.com . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your booking.  
FREE Wedding Websites designed by independent artists?  Yes please!  Get started building your wedding website today with www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/minted and take advantage of exclusive listener perks on save the dates, invitations & more.  
Shop Etsy for one-of-a-kind wedding day details, personalized just for you >>> www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/etsy

Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we’re joined by a very special guest and friend of the show, Susan from Susan’s Travel Services. 
Tune in for Susan's detailed process for planning the honeymoon of your dreams, including insider travel advice about flights, destinations, travel upgrades, and even her list of top travel mistakes to avoid.   
We cover:
The detailed process for finding your ideal honeymoon destination, Exactly when you should start planning this trip of a lifetime,  The scoop on airfare and the best times to buy, Behind-the-scenes, expert insights that couples overlook when planning their honeymoon, Hot destinations for 2023 and beyond, And she even has some honeymoon planning mistakes to highlight for you, so that you can sidestep the common issues she sees come up for couples time & time again. Travel and new experiences are incredibly special to me, and I hope you and your soon-to-be husband or wife enjoy the trip of a lifetime to celebrate your honeymoon!  
To schedule a completely free honeymoon consultation with Susan, simply click here or visit www.susanstravelservices.com.
Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your final booking.

Cheers to you & the trip of a lifetime!