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#292 - Oh, The Bromance!

The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
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#291 - You Ask, We Answer #51

Our monthly episode of You Ask, We Answer; where we take time to listen to our audiences questions, select top trending picks, and answer them on the show.Question 1:My tentative wedding date is the day before my parents 40th wedding anniversary. I want to do something to honor them, but not sure what would be best! Do you have any ideas or suggestions?Question 2:Best way to help my anxiety on my wedding weekend?Question 3:Does it look bad to only provide transportation for the wedding party and not all guests?Question 4:Should we do all the eating first, and then move to dancing? Seems disjointed otherwiseQuestion 5:Wanting to require COVID tests upon guest arrival (in addition to showing proof of vaccination). We have over 200 guests. Ideas?Question 6:Tips for layouts at the venue? I’ve got a big room but I'm unsure where to put the dance floor.Question 7:I booked a venue in a forest with a garden ceremony which was amazing and gorgeous. However, the more I think about it the more I realize it's not exactly what I want. There's a venue in Portland that fits everything I'm not realizing I want, as it's in a cozy greenhouse and in the city, but I haven't seen it in person (only over video). I'm nervous that I'm going to keep changing my mind, but I feel strongly that the first venue we paid a $3K deposit on is not the one for me. Every time I have to think about making a decision on it, or start looking at inspirations, I freeze and realize it's not really right for me.What is the best way to know what I really want? How do I stop myself from losing more money? I also don't want to offend the people who own the venue I already paid a deposit on, but I know they're super popular so I know they'll have no issue rebooking the date (they've already booked out pretty much every date for 2023), but I do want to ask for a partial refund if they can rebook.Links We Referencedthebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/episodes/182-venue-owner-tells-all thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/episodes/201-five-venues-across-the-country-as-we- reopeninstagram.com/thedixiebagleyThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
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#290 - All About Travel, Honeymoons & Destination Weddings

There is a whole big wide world out there and we are roaring to see it! You’re going to love today’s show as Michelle connects with Linda Mitchell, owner of Luxury Destination Travel. Whether you’re planning an amazing honeymoon, a destination wedding, or a little RandR for yourself, you’ll want to listen in and learn all about where to find the best pricing, locations as well as understanding how the pandemic continues to add minors hiccups to hitting the road.As owner of Luxury Destination Travel, Linda Mitchell knows the importance of high level customer service. Planning trips for clients to destinations all around the world is her passion! Linda has held positions at esteemed corporate travel offices including Addison Wesley Publishing Company, Harvard University, Fidelity and Stride Rite Corporation.If my honeymoon is the one big vacation of my life, where do I start?
Honeymoons are very emotional and being planned at a very busy time of your life.
Consider budget, think about the honeymoon registries.
If you are leaving right after your wedding, you are going to be exhausted, so consider your energy levels.
Cruises are not necessarily a great first choice because it's your first big vacation together and you don't want to be surrounded by 5000 other people with little control over your schedule.
Think about what you want to experience together (Drink wine, eat good food, go hiking, etc?)
Tips for Jet Lag:
Take a "no jet lag" homeopathic pill an hour before your flight and follow the instructions.
When crossing time zones, change your watch as soon as you get on the plane, the earliest you can so your body can start adjusting.
Drink lots of water.
Bring whatever brings you comfort and helps you feel "at home" (pillow, favorite eye mask, etc.)
When you arrive, stick to the time zone as much as possible. Try not to keep your old sleep schedule. It will make it so much easier to adjust.
What are your top favorites for honeymoons?
With Covid restrictions, traveling outside the US can be very challenging.
Consider places that you haven't been able to explore in the states.
New Your city can be so wonderful if you've never really spent a lot of time in cities.
The Florida Keys
Different spots in California
Caribbean (consider travel time) - Mexico (Mayakoba)
Maldives
Italy
Hawaii
Bermuda
What are the hottest spots for destination weddings?
Everything is failry local right now.
Consder your guests but don't base it on your guests.
Most guest seas coast to coast: Bermuda, The Caribbean
Read reviews, see Ifit's Fit to Accomodate Destination Weddings
Are there vendors and such?
Links We Referencednojetlag.combungalowskeylargo.com caesar-augustus.commayakoba.comawaytravel.com instagram.com/luxurydestinationtravel luxurydestinationtravel.comThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
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#289 - Real Wedding Retrospective: Listener Kayla

Podcast SuperFan Kayla Langton Pepe joins Michelle on the show today. Kayla caught the attention of TBWPP crew because she continually showed up as a thoughtful contributor on Instagram, both through her comments and joining our LIVE experiences and we certainly could never overlook all of the insightful questions she would continually email our way.Today Kayla opens up about how the show influenced her wedding planning, her deviating from professional advice (hint hint, don’t do that) and course correcting to finally land an amazing wedding experience in October 2021.Located in Vancouver, Canada, Kayla is a teacher for child actors on film sets. She passionately works on her business, Bunny's Makery on the side. Kayla is a chocolatier with lots of enthusiasm and a love of connecting people.Big Takeaways
Kayla met her husband Mark on bumble!
With a little wiggle room in their budget, they added string bulb lights indoors and outdoors. They had a DJ, even though they were originally against the idea of it.
When it came to her bridal party, Kayla let her friends decide what events they wanted to be included in and how they would be included.
She didn’t want to have a planner, because of the family having run their own events so many times before. Eventually, it just didn’t make sense to do it alone, and she hired a planner. Her work schedule, and life were all too much to not have a planner. She had a two-month out planner and never once regretted it.
A lot of their guests said that their wedding was the best one they’d ever been to. Kayla believes that a lot of that was due to truly showcasing who they are as individuals and as a couple. When it came to table seating, she combined people who had things in common! There were conversation starters in the Hygge theme (cozy, comfy, etc) on every table to get everyone talking to each other.
With restrictions due to Covid, everything was limited to ages 15 and over. Kayla recommends communicating personally, one on one. It leaves less room for judgement and speculation. Ultimately, they focused on only inviting people that knew them as a couple, which made it easy to have the no kids policy. And they also each knew everyone that was there.
When it came to complicated family dynamics, Kayla really had to think critically about how much she wanted to include people in certain aspects. The day was about her and her husband, and she wanted to have healthy boundaries in that regard. Her grandpa ended up walking her down the aisle.
Guests under 20 received handmade chocolate bars with their escort cards, and everyone else had a local roaster’s coffee beans.
Links We Referencedbunnysmakery.cominstagram.com/bunnys.makery instagram.com/kaitlindayphotos kaitlindayphotography.cometsy.com/ca/shop/LittleLarrys?page=1#itemsfoodburnaby.ca/weddings/riverway-clubhouse sayeventsco.com/portfolio theexperientialwedding.cominstagram.com/theexperientialweddingsayeventsco.com/portfolioThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast YouTube ChannelFlowerMoxie.comThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
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#288 - All About The Cake & Other Desserts

Randi Smith is an island girl who is passionate about celebrating life’s big moments. She is the founder and lead designer at Sugar Euphoria - a boutique wedding cake and confectionery studio in North Carolina. On today's episode of the podcast, Randi chats with Michelle about navigating through the busyness of being an entrepreneur, cake designer, and mother. She's got a lot on her plate, but her story of going from burnout to profit, isn't one you're going to want to miss!Randi has been featured in Style Me Pretty Brides Magazine, Martha Stewart, Borrowed & Blue, Southern Bride & Groom, Munaluchi Bride, Wedding Sparrow, and Grey Likes Weddings.Big TakeawaysTop 5 Questions for RandiDoes she stay and cut the cake?No. Most caterers offer a cake cutting service though.What if there are a lot of guests but not a big budget?Cupcakes, sheetcake, and more are a great option!What should we do with the extra cake?You can box up cake for guests, create a storage solution, save a slice for the one year!Put the cake in the fridge first, to help the icing harden a bit, then saran wrap it, put it in a box,and put it in the freezer!Will she put the flowers on the cake with fresh flowers?Depends! Are the flowers an important part of thedesign? Ifnot, it’s fine if the florist does it. Otherwise, she will try to work with the florist to make it work.How many flavors can you have in your tiered cake?As many flavors as there are tiers.When you have allergies or food restrictions, it is important to do the research on your bakers. There are really great alternative options, and some bakers will even have a referral for you.Plated dinners, you want to make sure you have cake for everyone.When it comes to proposals and contracts: - They should be detailed.How to cut and serve the cakeAlternatives to cakeLinks We Referencedsugareuphoria.cominstagram.com/sugareuphoriaThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
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#287 - You Ask, We Answer #50

Our monthly episode of You Ask, We Answer; where we take time to listen to our audience's questions, select top trending picks, and answer them on the show.Question #1:I have an awkward bridal [wedding] party question for you... My fiancé has been married once before. It was short. They were young. It was essentially a mistake. His best friend from childhood was his best man [back] then.Now, we aren't as close with him anymore. Even though I was friends with everyonefrom the former wedding and we were close with his best friend at that time. We are definitely still friends but we now spend more time with another couple. My fiancé wants to ask the guy from the couple we spend a lot of time with now to be his best man, but he's afraid of hurting his old best friend's feelings. My mother doesn't even think the old best man should be in the wedding at all because he was in the first one lolDo you have any experiences like this or any advice I can give my fiancé?Question #2:I am 41 years old and this is my second marriage. I got married on a beach in Jamaica at the age of 22, and was separated by the time I was 26. I went on to raise my four lovely (and sometimes not so lovely) sons. This is my first big wedding and I would like to have my sons (now aged 22, 19, 17, and 16) be the ones to walk me down the aisle.The question is how to do this without it being so messy looking?Question #3I am a professional event planner and used to solely work in weddings which is why I have been so excited in planning my own wedding coming up in March. I wanted to reach out and see if you had any tips for how to take off my “work hat” and put on my “bride hat” when the big day rolls around. While I’m doing the bulk of the planning myself, I’ve hired the best vendors around and my day-of coordinator is incredible.However, as we know, most event planners are control freaks and I’m no exception. I’m worried I’ll be too focused on trivial small details like whether the chairs are too pushed in to truly enjoy my time with my friends, family and soon-to-be husband. Any tips or tricks you can provide would be really appreciated.Question #4:My fiancé and I got engaged in October 2021 and we wanted to wait to jump into things as we didn’t want to get married until 2023. I realized things were booking up super quickly so we had a panic! We picked a venue that we love for September 2023. I have a decent idea of what I want and want to start picking photographers and florists but I’m so scared I’ll change my mind on my aesthetic given how far away the wedding is.I don’t want to lose out on great vendors but feel like I am not ready to commit to a style or colors. Advice?Question #5:I am getting married in June 2022. I Want to require vaccines but am trying to figure out how to go about it. Common to do’s?Links We Referenced:davidtutera.com experience.davidtutera.com instagram.com/davidtutera facebook.com/TheDavidTuteraThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
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Easy to get in touch with. Email us at thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
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#286 - Bands: Everything You Need To Know

Deno and Carl of Emerald City Band travel all over the world helping throw the best parties ever. Listen closely about the way they talk about what they do because when you're interviewing a band, you want to hear this kind of passion, drive, and authentic talent as well as a love for what they do. The energy of these bands is dynamic!Big Takeaways
Reach out directly to the band, sales team, band leader - if you can.
When you go to an agency, they are the middle man. This does mean, you are paying for their service. Not all bands have the capability to speak to you individually, so the agency is a great step. However, we do live in the time of social media, a couple can reach out straight to the band.
When you are researching, go see the band live! This is the best way to know what you will be getting. There are “fake” bands that are thrown together right before the big day. They read music off iPads and phones, and just play the hits together, sometimes it’s the only time they have ever played together.
The price point of the band is obviously important. Often though, they are those “fake” bands when it seems too good to be true. It can be a good sign to look deeper. A good band is not the cheapest route to go. Think about what kind of party you want!
A band rider outlines the production needs for the band, including sound, lights, instruments, etc. Wedding bands should come ALL-INCLUSIVE. If the band if going to ask for anything, it should be a hot meal, water, a room to dress in, etc.
There are a lot of things to consider about your space with a band, including power. So it’s good to ask questions, and do the research.
The first dance can be edited down! That way you are hanging out on the floor solo for too long. Every band should be able to learn your first dance song.
Bands are typically booked for 4 hour blocks.
To Consider For Ceremony:Have you secured PA speakers for mics (for officiant or readers)? Do you prefer recorded music, or do you want a musician live?Links We Referencedinstagram.com/emeraldcityband instagram.com/downtownfever instagram.com/pmbanddallasinstagram.com/elevationpartyband ecbands.com youtu.be/kIJF6QAa6O0 deno@emeraldcityband.comThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
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#285 - Real Wedding Retrospective: Averi and Ken

Real wedding retrospectives with couples fresh off their wedding planning journey is so much fun! Their crisp memories about the wedding gets you so excited about your own wedding. On today's episode of the podcast Michelle is connecting with Averi Harper and her husband Ken Robinson. Averi is a journalist for ABC News and has been an avid listner of the podcast. She and her husband Ken live in New York city and customized their wedding, adding some beautiful traditions and so much fun to the event that the party went well into the early hours of the morning. Can you say after party?!Listen to their journey of hiring a wedding coordinator, to why they chose their venue, and eventually having their wedding picked up by the NYTimes!Big Takeaways
Their wedding was a night because there was another wedding during the day attheirvenue.
People are planning wayyyy in advance, and at the end of the day, that was the time they could get.
Ceremony was at 7, and last dance was at 1am.
They had a DJ
While most o fthe planning was done by Averi and her crew, they did have a month of coordinator - who stepped into really take the reins on the day of.
Ken is a chef, and they customized their own menu with lots of options fo reveryone.
During cocktail hour, they had passed apps and stations available.
They did a first look
Ken hired a Groom Concierge- Cameron from Fontaine Concierge
Cultural aspects were very important for their ceremony.
Steel band during cocktail reception
JumptheBroomstick
Moko Jumbies (stiltwalkers)
DIY Favors - rumcake,etc
After the wedding, they read their written vows to each other in private.
During the ceremony, they couldn’t find their vows and so they had to improvise a bit.
Links We Referencedinstagram.com/averiharperflowerfield.comhttps://www.fontaineconcierge.com/https://www.amerisierevents.com/www.fetefone.comThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
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#284 - Grace Getting Married

Birdy Grey was founded in 2017 in Los Angeles by digital marketing, social content and branding expert Grace Lee. Lee has 13+ years of experience working for top female brands in fashion and beauty including InStyle, Kate Spade, Stila Cosmetics and Kate Somerville Skincare. Having been a bridesmaid six times herself, she personally knew how fun (but damn expensive) being a bridesmaid could be. She saw an opportunity for aspirational bridesmaid dresses at affordable prices, and so Birdy Grey was born. Based in Los Angeles, Grace combines her expertise in fashion with her love for digital storytelling and all-things bridal to make Birdy Grey one of the fastest-growing bridal brands today. Now, Grace is getting married! With a new perspective on weddings, she joins us to talk about her big day, the planning process and all the in-betweens.*Big Takeaways *In finding an officiant, Michelle recommends Unboring Wedding Academy to make sure whoever she chooses to officiate can really make the perfect day.For wedding invitations, Grace decided to use digital invites with a wedding website. Then, she sent out a beautiful informational card to those who RSVP’d yes. That way it was useful, and not wasteful.Although a large part of their families can’t make it over to the states for the wedding, they do intend to travel to Asia and have a second wedding there. They have opted to not have a virtual component because of the time difference, and the ability to travel once things have cooled down with the pandemic.While their wedding venue is very classic, they are mixing classic and modern for the design. Blue and grey are their main colors. They plan to have an installation, and an instagram backdrop lounge where people can take photos and hang out. They intend to rent furniture and again mix vintage with more modern.Grace highly recommends a wedding photographer, and creating a shot list well before the big day. That way you can work with them to get all the beautiful photos you are really wanting.Links We Referencedbirdygrey.com The Big Wedding Planning Podcast: Episode 144unboringwedding.comwithjoy.comwedfuly.comRosewood Hotelssuitshop.comcarolinetran.net@birdygrey InstagramThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
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#283 - You Ask, We Answer - 49

After many hours of contemplation, considering, and real reflection, Christy has decided to step out and away from weddings, events, and podcasting. This is her last episode, and while we are so sad to see her go, we know she has great and beautiful things ahead of her.Christy shares her favorite experiences on the podcast, her love for Michelle, and what lies ahead for her.Question #1:My partner and I have been together for a decade and we're finally getting married in May of 2022 in Mexico City. I've always wanted a destination wedding weekend, and I'm so excited to have it in a city as opposed to on a beach resort. However, I'm a little torn on what to do about the hotels. Seeing as most people are coming from the states, and may not have been to Mexico City before, would you recommend limiting options and encouraging guests to stay together at the large hotel (for ease of transportation, etc)? Or do you think most people will prefer the charm of the smaller hotels and don't mind being scattered? We plan to provide a few different price points for people, but generally, luxury hotels in CDMX are cheaper than those in the U.S.Question #2:I have an invitation etiquette question! A bit of context: My fiancé and I are paying for the majority of the wedding and keeping the price to ourselves. My parents are divorced and have been for over 20 years. It wasn’t always civil, but it’s much better now and everyone gets along. Mostly. My dad is contributing a generous amount. My dad will most likely play host as we’re getting married at the venue he and my stepmom got married at 14 years ago. I love my mom and she’s contributing in any way she can. Leaving her off wouldn’t feel okay. And my fiancé’s parents are paying for a pretty extravagant rehearsal dinner for 50+ people, so having them on feels right too. The complication is my step dad. He’s a nice guy. But he’s only been around officially for the past 4 years. He and my mom have been off and on since BEFORE my parents were divorced (as in while my parents were married way back when) and while I’m sure things will remain civil at the wedding, it will be the first time my dad and stepdad are meeting after all of these years and my dad essentially holds my stepdad responsible for ruining our family. Regardless, leaving him off feels very blatantly like leaving someone off given how many people we’re including. And putting him on the invitation feels completely wrong. I look forward to building my relationship with the man my mom has loved for so long, but honoring him on the invitation just doesn’t feel right. So what do we do? Do we include all parents except my stepdad even though my mom is remarried? It doesn’t feel right to have him on there and it feels like a massive disrespect to my dad. But it feels disrespectful to my mom and my stepdad to leave him off. And leaving off all parents doesn’t feel right because they’re helping with the wedding and honestly, we want to honor them and say thank you. Any advice on what to do and invitation phrasing would be much appreciated!!Links We Referencedemilypost.com/shop/books/emily-posts-wedding-etiquette-6th-editionThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
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