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#193 She Proposed!

Mollie is a journalist and Greg is a web developer. Turning tradition on its head, Mollie proposed to Greg. They join us today to talk about their relationship, what made her decide to propose, and share their insights on the whole process.Big TakeawaysHistorically, men have proposed to women first because marriage used to be very transactional. The purpose was to say “I can provide for you.” Giving their word through a ring. Because men made more money than women, and there was the story about men being more afraid of commitment, this became the norm.We emphasize over and over again about how your wedding is your day. Breaking traditions to make everything match who you are. If you want traditional, that’s also okay! There is more and more wiggle room and freedom available.Benevolent sexism can take away a woman’s agency. In terms of marriage proposals, it comes from a place of love, which can make it hard to call out or differentiate. Awareness is important. It can be harmful and hurtful.When it came to finding a planner, Mollie was sure to send the article about her proposal. It didn’t originally occur to her that a planner would have a lot of opinions about their choices. So it did add to their list of must-haves when searching. There are a lot of great planners that are excited to get to work with something fresh and unique.Q: What’s the biggest mistake couples make when planning their wedding?A: Christy: Not hiring a month-of/day-of planner.Michelle: Not making a budget and not understanding it. And letting family members get to you.Fun fact: Elizabeth Warren proposed to her now husband.Links We Referencedhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/12/13/he-said-yes-why-arent-more-women-proposing-their-boyfriends/ Photo courtesy of: http://www.steveboxall.com/zerog https://www.instagram.com/mbloudoff/ https://thrivecausemetics.com/bigwedding (Use code: BIGWEDDING for 15% off)Quotes“This is probably one of the worst times in our lives together, and this feels right somehow.” - Michelle“If this doesn’t happen, I’m turning into him right here, in the aisle of the plane, and proposing that way. Because I can’t take the pressure anymore.” - Mollie“There is no one right way to make things happen.” - MollieGet In TouchEMAIL: thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TBWPpodcast/INSTAGRAM: @thebigweddingplanningpodcastBE SURE TO USE THE HASHTAG: #planthatweddingTWITTER: @TBWPpodcastPHONE: (415) 723-1625 Leave us a message and you might hear your voice on the show! PATREON: www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcastSponsored By:
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#192 Staying Sane In The Age of Coronavirus

Today we are joined by Landis Bejar, LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York City and the founder of AisleTalk: Consultation & Therapy. AisleTalk is a therapy and coaching practice devoted to working with brides and grooms who are experiencing stress during the process of planning their wedding – a moment in time that, from the outside can seem fabulous and euphoric, but on the inside can often bring up concerns related to partnership, stress management, mood changes, body image, family strain, and much more. Landis helps her clients deal with stress so that the planning does not take the excitement out of the process, nor the joy from the wedding day.Landis shares her insights on how to quarantine in a small space with a partner, and how to handle asking for space.Big Takeaways:We are constantly adjusting to new things. Cut yourself some slack if you are having emotional reactions. It’s strenuous and hard to constantly shift. You perhaps are seeing your partner in a more anxious place than ever before. There is a lot of “figuring out as you go” needing to happen.Boundaries are important. Things like monitoring how much news is being watched, and keeping a schedule can really help. If you know what you need, ask your partner for it. This is a time to learn to ask for help, and give it more freely.Distancing/making space for yourself in this situation can be very hard. A lot of couples are stuck in small apartments. Humor is helpful! Nothing about this is normal or expected. It’s not normal to spend this much time with anyone. Remember that we spend alone time, usually, so many hours of the day. If you need to initiate it, it is not personal, it’s just asking for what you need.Be physical, get your exercise even if it’s inside. Connect with love ones! The virtual connections can be hard, but it feels great when you actually do it. It is stressful to think about having to change plans. But it is such a relief as soon as your reschedule. The pressure is off.Lean into your wedding planner here. They are there to make the whole event go smoothly for you. Everything is unpredictable but they can help so much. Just keep going! The goal right now is making it to the other side.If you are looking for a therapist, give yourself time to adjust to them. Bring questions to them. Most therapists give a 15 min consult for free to see if you are a match.Links We Referenced:aisle-talk.comnetflixparty.commywellbeing.com (mostly local to NY)zencare.copsychologytoday.com (Great for small cities, can be vast in a big city) instagram.com/aisletalkQuotes:“We are feeling so much. And on top of that we have these secondary emotions about how we should be feeling.” - Landis “Yes we can offer certain things that have been helpful to us but at the end of the day, the best way we will find is asking the question ‘How can I support you right now?’” - Landis “Communicate with your body the difference between sleep mode to work mode.” - Landis “Humans do not like ambiguity in general.” - LandisGet In TouchEMAIL: thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TBWPpodcast/INSTAGRAM: @thebigweddingplanningpodcastBE SURE TO USE THE HASHTAG: #planthatweddingTWITTER: @TBWPpodcastPHONE: (415) 723-1625 Leave us a message and you might hear your voice on the show! PATREON: www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcastSpecial Guest: Landis Bejar, LMHC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#191 Save The Date! Change The Date!

With so many amazing guests on their way for upcoming shows we wanted to take moment and host a learning episode! On today's show we break down the whole topic of Save The Dates and get into the details. In light of having to reschedule, and communicate much more with your wedding guests, we know the topic is on a lot of people’s minds.Big TakeawaysWhen you should send them:
Destination weddings
Just moved and having the wedding away from old friends
Classic advice says send them out to every guest as soon as you pick your date
Include the dates, and maybe the town (or venue if you’ve locked it down), there is no other information needed.
Keep it simple.
Send between 12-16 weeks before wedding.
Invitations 8-10 weeks.
Do not send Save The Dates to your B-List!! They aren't a necessary element of your wedding planning.
If you are having a weekday wedding, add the day of the week on the Save The Date. It helps so they know they need to take time off.
Even if your wedding website isn’t complete, still put it on the Save The Date. It can grow as you book and change things. It’s a great reference for your guests to have. Even if it says “information coming soon.”
Q&AsQ. Do you need to send “re-save the dates” for coronavirus couples who postponed?Q. Is it insensitive to send STDs in the middle of a global pandemic? (This is for a later wedding)Q. Can you touch on “change the dates”? And if it’s tacky to add a new RSVP in it? I don’t wantto go full blown invitation again.Q. We sent an Save The Date, but now we want to postpone. We printed our official invites. Thoughts on sending with an X on the date with a TBD?Q. Is it ever okay to send Save The Date's to some but not all your guests? As in the people you really want there who would need to travel but not to the ones you’re hoping will say no.Q. Can we put extra information on the Save The Date and not use our website or would it look too busy? For example, since we have a lot of out of state guests, we’d like to mention that it’s a kids free wedding and want the Save The Dates to state that so they have time to find childcare? Or should we just put that information on the website and hope they figure it out?Q. When you send save the dates with a link to your wedding website, what info should you have on your wedding website? I just have photos and travel info. Should I include FAQs? Is it worth including wedding weekend events if times aren't set in stone yet?Q. I'm still creating my save the dates, but I'm not sure what would be the best option. I like theidea of a video invitation for my modern savvy friends and family and paper invitations for our grandparents, parents and older folks. Should I just do one method because I may be spending too much time thinking about this or is mixing it up worth it? Is mixing it up something common and doable?Links We Referencedzola.com/bigweddinghellonoemie.com/bigwedding2020 $50 off first purchase!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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#190 You Ask, We Answer - 28

It’s our favorite time of the month! YAWA!Question 1: To Postpone or Not To PostponeApril is definitely a time to reschedule. Unless you were talking about a small elopement, of course. Venues are taking things in order of priority (ie April first, May next, etc.) We’re seeing April and May are pretty much entirely rescheduling because of city by city laws and restrictions changing. Work with your planner!
Look at THREE plan b dates.
Everything right now is sort of week by week, day by day.
It is favorable to reschedule within the calendar year. But if you can’t handle that, its okay!
Prioritizing mental health is very crucial.
Question #2: Circular Ceremony LayoutI would like a circular/(or more realistically, horseshoe because acoustics) seating in the ceremony space for a few reasons but I'm not sure of logistics. I like the symbolism of the circle (unity, surrounded by love etc.) I also do not want a central aisle. We have no interest in one set of family/friends sitting on one side and the other set being opposite, I'm also not really interested in walking up a middle aisle. I've attached some pictures of potential venues below, physical space is not an issue, as the two venues are both circular spaces so organizing seats isn't an issue, it's more how the couple will get there!I was wondering if either of you had ever planned a wedding where the couple getting married were in the ceremony space first, and then had their guests come in, or where the couple came in from a different point; on the sides, right opposite the guests etc. Any thoughts you have would be amazing, keep up the good work, love the show!Question #3: Guest List Too Big For VenueI desperately need advice! We fell in love with a venue and I just cannot see our big day anywhere else. It fits 200 banquet style no dance floor. I have such a large family and we’d have to trim the guest list by at least 40 people to get the dance floor. My FH thinks it’s easy just trim that off my dads side. I get along very well with my dads side BUT they live so far away we don’t see each other or barely talk but when we do see each other everyone has a blast! My dad doesn’t want anyone to be cut( he is pitching in for part of the wedding). How do I invite some first cousins and not the others or is it easier to just switch to our backup venue!! I just don’t know how to trim about 40 people!Links We Referencedhttps://www.alwaysyoursevents.com/blog/2020/weddingplanningandcovid19alpinerings.com promo code: BIGWEDDING for 15% off sitewideunboringofficiant.com/bigweddingThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
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# 189 - Real Wedding Retrospective - Imperfect Perfection

Today, Real Couple Felicia and Carl join us to share about their best advice for weddings. They had a non-traditional, family oriented, modern-feminist wedding in the woods.Big TakeawaysDo what you want (unless it actually harms or hurts someone else.)Invite who makes you feel good.Expect that things you can't possibly anticipate will go wrong. When it happens, let that shit go.if you do something unexpected with your name, prepare for having to explain yourself.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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#188 Coronavirus and Wedding Planning - Bonus Episode

We address this pandemic from our perspective inside the wedding industry and working with our own clients currently. We have heard from so many listeners with questions about what to do about their own weddings - whether it’s in 3 weeks or 9 months. We know you all have questions and this is such a confusing time - especially because the news and the ‘rules’ are changing every day.Today’s episode is a bonus - a little different than our regular format. We are discussing something extremely timely - the Corona Virus and how weddings are affected.We are joined by Kathryn Kalabokes, Director of Weddings and Social Events at Julia Morgan Ballroom. We address this pandemic from our perspective inside the wedding industry and working with our own clients currently. We have heard from so many listeners with questions about what to about their own weddings - whether it’s in 3 weeks or 9 months. We know you all have questions and this is such a confusing time - especially because the news and the ‘rules’ are changing every day.We are going to mention websites that have the latest information about the virus and the measures our country is taking. We will include links to all sources mentioned in our show notes on the website and we will include the links/names of the guests that we are talking to, or that we have gotten quotes from.We are not experts in the medical field or in emergency preparation! We are all in this together - we are all doing the best we can with the information we have.Big Takeaways:Postponing is the number one thing. Most vendors are being very flexible and understanding. If you don’t have a planner, the absolute first thing you need to do is call your venue. Keep a paper trail, as well. Email is important so you know exactly what you agreed.After the venue, trickle down to the other vendors. Don’t forget to contact your sales rep at hotels for your room blocks. Everyone is feeling the pain of this crisis.Cough or sneeze into your elbow! Don’t shake hands. Wash your hands for 20-30 seconds aka two rounds of “happy birthday.” Sanitize and disinfect your phone, light switches, and doorknobs! Don’t panic. Look up your local county health website and have the emergency number handy.From Irina of Allé Travel (Episode 142)
Airlines are being very accommodating.
The only issue is hold times for calls. Delta reported over 6 hours wait times.
All airlines are trying to make it easier to make changes online.
Try calling at off hours, if you need to reach immediately.
If it’s not urgent, hold off a couple days. The big need is getting Americans back to America.
When it comes to hotels, the best bet is rescheduling, not cancelling.
Your guests love to be communicated with. Even if you don’t have the specifics yet, share what you do know. It will be valuable to keep everyone in the loop as much as you can. Insurance:
It won’t help to add insurance now. It’s sort of like a pre-existing condition. - If you already have it, look over what’s covered!
Links We Referenced:https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/12/coronavirus-live-updates/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/world/europe/trump-travel-ban-coronavirus.htmlWhere to go for the most up-to-date informationhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.htmlhttps://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019https://www.npr.org/tags/804916759/covid-19http://alletravel.co https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/03/coronavirus-what-does-social-distancing-mean/607927/Get In TouchEMAIL: thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TBWPpodcast/INSTAGRAM: @thebigweddingplanningpodcastBE SURE TO USE THE HASHTAG: #planthatweddingTWITTER: @TBWPpodcastPHONE: (415) 723-1625 Leave us a message and you might hear your voice on the show! PATREON: www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#187 Spend Your Money Where It Matters

Petronella Lugemwa is an international wedding and marriage proposal photographer, speaker, writer and storyteller based out of the New York area who specializes in helping multicultural couples celebrate their love in a modern way and believes that what makes you different makes you beautiful. As a wedding photographer, Petronella sees it all and has put together a list for us all about how she sees couples spending money on elements at the wedding day that really don’t ‘matter’ to guests. We’re talking about impact, priorities, and putting the money where it really matters on your wedding day.Big TakeawaysTop ways couples spend money that doesn’t matter to guests*1. Investing in decor that’s trendy that will “look” good for Instagram or social media but doesn't mean anything to you. *
This list includes: attire, shoes, decor, wedding traditions like garter toss, diamond encrusted cake cutting knife engraved with your name.
Decide why you’re doing something. Don’t do something because you feel like you’re supposed to do it. There is no “must have."
What does it mean to you as an individual vs couple?
Story: Sweetheart tables with all the things - initials, candlesticks, signage, florals, sparkly linens = Innate ability to tell when something is intentional.
Guests want to see you happy. If you're doing something purely out of obligation and it doesn’t mean much to you, it’ll show in your photos & guest experience.
Who are the most important people: family, out of town guests traveled far, grandparents, who might not be there much longer.
How can I make the most important people feel special
2. Too much Cocktail Hour or Dessert Food3. Ceremony Chair cover upgrades4. Favors: A grab bag filled with a hodgepodge of random favors chosen because that’s you feel like you need to put together5. A specific shot list of specific Pinterest images curated for “the Gram”6. Ambient Lighting vs Uplighting vs Upgraded Laser Lighting from DJ7. Drone Footage8. Fancy Escort Cards9. Luxe Stationery for Invitations for all guests10. Guest ListKey Takeaways: What You Should DoLinks we referenced: instagram.com/petronellaphotography bypetronella.comThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
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#186 - Celebrity Stylist and Bride To Be

Micaela joins Michelle today to share about her experiences, dress shopping tips, how to shop if you don’t have the money to buy couture and more.Big TakeawaysHow early is too early to buy gown? Micaela says believes there isn’t really a time too soon to start looking. Depending on where you are getting your look from, you have to account for alteration time. If you are buying off the rack, buy something that fits. You can always take something in, but you won’t be able to make it much larger. You don’t want to deal with a broken zipper or popped button day-of.It’s hard to find a transitional time in the evening for outfit changes. Work with the planner to figure out your timing so the events are not interrupted and the bride and groom can just keep enjoying the evening.When you don’t have the money to spend on couture — some simple ways to step up your outfit game:
Come prepared to your dress fitting, bring all the right undergarments and shoes, etc.
Invest in your alterations.
Hair and make-up really elevate any look. Do a trial ahead of time, fall in love with the whole look and feel.
Links we referencedunboringofficiant.com/bigwedding instagram.com/micaela https://maison-de-mode.com https://micaelaerlanger.com/bridal/ https://micaelaerlanger.com/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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#185 BONUS: National Wedding Planning Day!

Our guest today is Kim Forrest, Senior Editor at WeddingWire. She has been writing about wedding soft over a decade, specializing in etiquette and planning advice. She has previously written for brides.com, Brides Local Magazine, and Washingtonian Bride & Groom, and has been quoted as a wedding expert in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Huffington Post, Refinery29, and more.Big TakeawaysHave conversations about the type of wedding you want to have. Big or small? What season? Style? What venue? In the beginning, these can just be light and fun conversations to have to start putting together what you want in the future. And you can make sure you and your future spouse and family are all on the same page. Take your time. And put on a united front with your partner. Write it down, take notes so you can look back at them later.When it comes to the registry, you are not limited to the normal kitchen, bathroom, bedroom goods. You can register for camping equipment, pet supplies, and really anything that feels personal and unique to you. If you’re not going to use it, don’t register for it. People want to give you gifts that mean something to you.If there is a trend doesn’t feel relevant or personal to you, you don’t have to do it. Your wedding is your big day, and there is no need to fit into the popular wedding designs. There are ways to implement certain trends while still fitting your tastes, too. For instance, sustainability is a big deal to many couples, and is something to take into consideration while planning the day.After the basic first conversations, the first thing to do is find the wedding venue. After that is nailed down, you can start to think about the vendors, the designs, and all of the bits and pieces that pull the day together. Most of your guests decide if they are coming to your wedding before the save the date even arrives in the mail. Your wedding is your day, and the big goal is to make the day personal and special for you and YOUR guests.It’s okay to not follow all the traditions. If you don’t want to be put on display for a first dance, then don’t do it! Do what feels right to you. There is no rule book anymore.Links we referencedweddingwire.com facebook.com/weddingwire twitter.com/weddingwire instagram.com/weddingwire instagram.com/kimforrestrichardsThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
Edited by Veronica Gruba
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#184 You Ask, We Answer - 27

Our monthly installment of You Ask, We Answer. Where we answer all sorts of questions from our listeners.TOPIC #1 - NOAHS VENUE CLOSINGCompany in deep debt, couples left with no returned deposit and no wedding venue.
What to do if this happens with your venue?
Don’t despair. Keep moving forward. You can do it. It’s hard and it sucks, but we
have heard the industry is coming together to help as much as they can!
Contracts
You have to read the contracts VERY carefully. Especially brick and mortar.
Hire professionals that have contracts that would pass the basic contract test. Ask
lots of questions, pass it by your planner, get clear about what it means!
*Question #1: Booze or No Booze? *Our wedding isn't until May 2021, and we are on a tight budget.My fiancé and I have been struggling with a decision regarding alcohol. My family is extremely conservative and don't like alcohol, and his family couldn't care less (they might drink some). We both think it would be nice to have a signature cocktail or something simple, but have reservations due to my family's judgement. I don't want to feel scrutinized on my wedding day for having a drink. My parents are contributing a lot to the wedding and wouldn't be too happy to have alcohol there. However, our friends/ bridal party would definitely be let down with a dry wedding. We're also a little concerned our friends may go a little crazy since we're the first wedding of the group. We don't want anyone getting really drunk at the reception, and wold like to save that type of energy for the after-party.How can we please all of our guests and ourselves as the couple? Our friends who like to "have fun", and my family who hates the thought of alcohol? Any guidance would be helpful, we're just torn! Thank you for all the help you've provided me thus far on the podcast!Question #2 (in 4 parts): A few Loose Ends as Planning winds downQuestion 1: What do you do when there isn't much left to do?? I feel like I'm on high- alert everyday on what I could maybe be forgetting! I feel like I hear a lot about beginning stages and big decisions of wedding planning, but not the end stages of it.Question 2: I don't know where we should start cutting the cake; from the top tier?... from the middle? Who is supposed to cut and serve it? Can I ask a bartender to do this or would I be an asshole for asking?Question 3: Tips on focusing brain away from the wedding? I want to avoid being a bride that cries because it is all over and currently I can barely focus on work because so close to day-of.Question 4: Day-of nerves and jitters: How to avoid? What to do? (P.S. It isn’t the marriage, it’s the wedding)Links we referencedhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/wedding-chain-noahs-event-venue- closes-abruptly-stranding-up-to-7500-brides-and-grooms/ar-BBZVdSr?li=BBnbfcN zola.com/bigwedding use promo code: SAVE50unboringofficiant.com/bigweddingThe 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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