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#163 Newspaper Announcements

Newspaper Wedding Announcements! Where did this idea for an episode come from? A listener share on our FB group - her wedding was announced in the New York Times - so iconic. Made me think of that Sex and the City episode where Charlotte is obsessed with getting her wedding (and perfect photo) in the NYT. It’s as old as newspapers themselves - these announcements and obituaries! And we’ve never talked about them as a part of wedding planning...or a thing people do! And it’s still a thing. So let’s learn about it! And in the second half of this episode - our listener Sheryl shares her experience and the process of getting her Texas wedding in the NYT.Big TakeawaysThe first NYT wedding announcement was in 1851 and was one sentence long. The first same sex announcement was in 2004!The proper etiquette according to The New York Times: at a minimum, a proper marriage announcement’s messaging includes the full names of the couple, the date of their event and the time. Those crafting the message may opt to include details about the couple's schooling, occupations, special achievements and charitable activities. Etiquette allows for the inclusion of details about how the couple met, the bride's dress, bouquet, hometown and the couple's honeymoon plans. Should the space allow, the announcement can also list the names of the couple's parents, bridal party and the person who officiated the ceremony.You are required to submit at least 6 weeks in advance. You submit through a form on their website that includes all the information you need to share. It is free to submit!It must include the legal day of marriage, where you are getting married, who is the officiant (if you don’t know you can say that on the form and add it later), affiliation of the officiant, info about each partner, age, contact info, birthday, degrees, jobs, parent’s names, careers, etc. You don’t have to be a New Yorker to get in.Try to figure out how you will get copies of the paper if you aren’t already getting a subscription delivered to you! The Sunday Times can be hard to nail down.Links we referencedunboringofficiant.com/bigwedding - Use link for $50 off guidance packagehttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/projects/cp/weddings/165-years-of-wedding-announcementshttps://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/09/fashion/weddings/wedding-submission-faqs.htmlcommitted@nytimes.com to submit your announcement!The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
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#162 You Ask, We Answer - 23

EMAIL 1 - Our wedding, their anniversaryWe are getting married in December and we are honored to share the date with my parents. It will be my parents' 57th anniversary on the day and we are trying to think of a significant way to celebrate this.My parents are very reserved people and would never want to take away from our day, but they are wonderful and deserve the recognition. I have asked about a First Dance song, but they did not have one. My mother has been struggling with her mobility as well, do a significant dance would not be viable. I'm confident that our DJ/MC will be able to handle whatever we present, now we just need a plan.Let me know if you need any additional information.EMAIL 2 - conversation about flowers, DIY ASKI was wondering if you had any advice on how to decide on centerpieces? My aesthetic is romantic whimsical natural. My colors are muted blues and pinks - like dusty blue, navy, mauve, Cabernet, blush, whites, etc. I like lots of greenery and natural elements. On Pinterest I think I’ve found hundreds of centerpieces that align with my aesthetic but I just can’t decide and I don’t know how to start narrowing it down. My wedding is in April and my future mother in law in starting to put the pressure on that we need to figure them out sooner rather than later so we can get them done in time.EMAIL 3 -From the Facebook Group community
RSVP cards with no guests names!
Currently in the phase of planning where I’m overthinking everything... how do y’all plan on presenting menus? One at each place setting? A few on each table? FIB? We’re having a buffet, so I plan on making labels for the buffet as well.
Hey, can anyone help me answer the following questions: 1) what is wedding dress cleaning and preservation and how is this different from dry cleaning? 2) what are people paying for this? My seamstress quoted me a couple hundred dollars which sounds so high!
Has anyone had a family member/friend design all the paper products and print on their own? One of my very dear family friends is in graphic design and has generously offered to do custom designs for our invitation suite and/or wedding programs. I just don't even know where or how we would do all the printing on these fancy papers I keep reading about! Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. https://www.paperandmore.com/pages/wedding-shop
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#161 Registry With A Purpose

Beth Helmstetter Events is a full-service event design and production studio specializing in multi-day weddings and celebrations throughout the world. Beth’s discerning clients have hosted friends and family in some of the most beautiful places throughout the world including Italy, Paris, Bali, Philippines, Costa Rica, Mexico, Korea and all over the United States. With over 15+ years of experience, Beth Helmstetter and her team are sought after for creating memorable multi-day events that are filled with meaning.Big TakeawaysWhen a couple has already been together for a long time, before getting married, they probably don’t need a lot when it comes to the registry. The Good Beginnings allows the couple to ask the guests to, in turn, donate to a charity or charities that the couple feels passionate about. This is a wonderful alternative to filling your home with extra items you probably didn’t need or want in the first place.If you want, it might be nice to share with the guests the amount that was collected and donated in a thank you as they leave. Sharing that celebration with your friends and family is a nice way to thank them for doing this alternative registry.If you are having a destination wedding in a place that is near and dear to your heart or even perhaps is impoverished, or not as wealthy of a spot, you could choose charities that give to the community you are in. Something locally centered would make the wedding have a special touch, and help support the area you are in.Links we referencedwww.hitchswitch.com Promo Code: BIGWEDDINGhttps://www.bethhelmstetter.com/https://www.instagram.com/bethhelmstetter/https://thegoodbeginning.comhttps://thegoodbeginning.com/the-daily-give/The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
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#160 Kids At Weddings

Mollie Yarsike is creator and owner of Black Tie Kids. After attending different networking events for young professionals, she realized the need for childcare at adult-focused events. Since it's inception in 2014, Black Tie Kids has worked over 120 weddings in Southern California alone.In 2017, Black Tie Pups was added as a way to help couples who want to include their furry friend as a part of their wedding day. Today, Black Tie Kids provides services through SoCal including, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Palm Springs. They also are available in San Diego, the Bay Area, and the Metro-Detroit Area.Mollie joins us to share all her wisdom about childcare at a wedding and other events, as well as how to make sure your special day goes on without any stress from the little ones.Big TakeawaysHaving the correct headcount is important for bringing in sitters. It is a 1:5 ratio, but if there is anyone 18 months or under it is a 1:1 ratio. Babies need more personal attention.Plans for the babysitting staff should be made ahead of time. If a surprise happens day of, they know how to handle it, but having an accurate headcount and being fully staffed is important to a seamless event. All babysitters are properly vetted, and love kids!If you have out of town guests who are invited to the rehearsal dinner or other events, consider having the babysitters there so the parents and kids can meet them ahead of time. Then everyone will be more comfortable!Some venues require a sitter if there are over a certain amount of kids. And so if you are in a tighter budget, Black Tie Kids also offers supervision that is a lot more relaxed. Aka, they are just there to monitor, not necessarily bring entertainment for the kids.Having room for the kids to run and play is the idea situation. Mollie’s team wants to keep the kids having a great time, and not causing a ruckus for the wedding or worrying their parents. If a dedicated room is available, they would much prefer it.If the wedding is outside, there are fun events that can be added for entertainment, like twister, giant jenga, egg on a spoon, relay races, etc. There is a lot of room for kids to get creative and get exhausted.As far as food for kids go, chicken fingers and French fries are always a hit. Keep it simple. Most kids tend to like it. Past and macaroni can be very messy and more limiting.Links we referencedblacktiekids.cominstagram.com/blacktiekidsfacebook.com/blacktiekidshitchswitch promo code: BIGWEDDINGThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
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#159 Activism & Weddings w/ Feminist Author Katrina Majkut

Appropriateness, values, and activism in weddings. Katrina Majkut, author of the book, The Adventures and Discoveries of a Feminist Bride; What No One Tells You Before You Say ‘I Do’, joins us this week. Katrina’s book is the only wedding book that explains where all our Western traditions come from and how they impact the people we love. It uses feminism, humor, and fun facts to help eradicate all the hidden sexism in wedding traditions and provides egalitarian options for all. Katrina is also a visual artist, who uses embroidery to reveal how other feminine traditions have affected women's lives, and exhibits around the US and lectures at colleges about activism, textile art and women's issues.Big TakeawaysWeddings can be nerve-racking when you are joining together with family that comes from different political/religious views. Everyone in the world is bubbled to the top, and on edge.A couple must be conscious of the location of their wedding, especially if they are inviting a diverse group of people who may be affected by the venue. For instance, Christy’s brother, who is a gay man, was invited to a wedding in Jamaica where people are still openly prosecuted for being queer. He decided to not attend as it wouldn’t feel safe.A wedding isn’t just about your day, it’s also about being a good host! Revisit the options, make a list of priorities, and figure out what are the most important factors for you and your guests.As a guest, what is the most effective way to show your beliefs? Is it protesting outright, or is it showing up and making sure you are seen? Ultimately, though. only attend if you feel safe in that space.If you choose to politicize your wedding, it doesn’t have to be huge and over the top. There are ways to do it in small, meaningful ways. You can change the outdated language to be more reflective of the current times. Removing man and wife, or kiss the bride, etc will be impactful. Modernize your wedding, get rid of the outdated traditions. You can ask for charitable donations instead of a gift, or replace the wedding favor with a donation.Remember that good change will trickle down, but understand that you are not going to save the world on your wedding day. Just be conscious and deliberate with your choices that speak to your passions. These choices can be so impactful. Small ripples make big changes down the road.Some states make it harder for men to change their name, so if you are in one of those states, contact your local ACLU. Mx. is the new gender neutral new prefix. When in doubt, and you know they identify as female, use Ms., it is equivalent to Mr. in respect.Links we referencedwww.aclu.orgwww.hitchswitch.com Promo Code: BIGWEDDINGGoogle: MAGA Weddinghttps://www.insideedition.com/vegan-bride-reportedly-bans-meat-eating-guests-her-wedding-50878 - Vegan Bride storyhttps://offbeatbride.com/wedding-as-political-act/Instagram: @TheFeministBridewww.thefeministbride.comBuy the book! https://www.etsy.com/listing/593663616/signed-book-the-adventures-and?ref=shop_home_feat_1The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
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Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
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#158 You Ask, We Answer - 22

You asked and we are answering. This is our 22nd YAWA to date!ANNOUNCEMENT: We want to tell you about our partnership with HitchSwitch - the online name change website that makes changing your name easy peasy. Cut through annoying and time consuming red tape. Enjoy married life with one less thing to worry about and deal with. They’ll even help you get a new passport and then you can use it on that honeymoon you’re planning on going on next year! Enter promo code BIGWEDDING at checkout for 10% off any package.ASKI work 9 to 5 Monday through Friday when he works about a 3 to midnight most every day. We don't have a day off at the same time ever and it's kind of hard to push wedding planning till midnight or later. If you guys have any tips or tricks, please let me know.ASKWe decided we were going to build the wedding from the ground up and we have our caterer and our caterer recommended a couple places we could visit in the desert cuz that's what we want to build our wedding. I'm just wondering how would it work that people would pay to upgrade to the to these rooms if we already, you know, like paid for them in advance. That just seems like a bit tacky to me to pay for in advance. What should I do?ASKSo let's get right to it: my parents are divorced.All through my childhood, my dad helped establish in me the importance of self worth, vulnerability, and love, combined with the magic of self-expression. When I heard you guys talk about toasts during a wedding ceremony, it seemed so obvious to me that my dad should give one at ours. Even my expressly anti-toast fiance agrees! I've already asked my dad to give our one and only toast on the wedding day and he is SO EXCITED, and it suits our relationship perfectly. My fiance and I are thrilled to get to share that moment with him.Now comes the difficult part: I want to do something equally special to honor my stepdad during the wedding ceremony, and I'm fresh out of ideas. If anyone were the right person to walk me down the aisle, it would absolutely be him. The only problem is, I'm 98% sure I want to walk in alone. I am not a fan of the concept of being "given away" to my fiance from a feminist perspective.So ladies, I implore you: what on earth should I do?ASKDo you have any suggestions about appetizer stands or other ideas for cocktail hour food that could save us some money?Links We Mentionedhttps://zola.com/bigwedding for your free wedding website and $50 toward your registryhttps://www.hitchswitch.com promo code: BIGWEDDING for 10% off any packageThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
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#157 The Original Butt Sketch. A Unique Vendor

Today’s guest is the one and only, the original, the man, the myth, the legend - Krandel Lee Newton, of Dallas Texas. Krandel graciously joined Christy and her family for dinner recently and they talked and hung out for over 4 hours. Afterward, Christy’s parent’s said, “That was one of the most interesting and enjoyable guests we have ever had the pleasure of hosting! Thank you, Christy!” We think after this episode, you will share their sentiments. At least we hope you do!Big TakeawaysIt’s difficult to put this episode into bullet points, but we did have an outline going into the interview, like we always do with guests. Let’s startt with the reason we wanted to interview Krandel for our podcast: What Krandel does unique. He is an artist and has the service - for weddings and corporate events - down to a science.We hear from so many listeners and clients looking for fun, unique, interactive ways to entertain and party with their guests. Booking these artists and performers may have a slightly different process or feel during the planning process. If you want to do something cool and different and memorable at your wedding - stick with it! It’s worth it.People hire Krandel for lots of different reasons. What he knows for sure is that it’s hard to describe what he does - and for people to ‘get it’ - until they see it. Most of his good leads are from people that have seen or worked with Krandel somewhere else. They know, and they may be the only people in the whole room that know, that the Butt Sketch is a HIT! Absolutely entertaining. It’s unique and memorable and interactive. It’s art and it’s performance. And your guests get a great experience and an awesome momento of the event. And it’s a hell of an ice breaker!Professionalism and consistency. These things are key - even if you are hiring an ‘offbeat’ artist to be on your vendor team for the wedding day. You need communication. You need a contract. And you need to feel like the wedding planning process - and the day of - is respected as an important job. Krandel tells us how easy it is to hire him or one of his artists in this episode.Some logistics to consider when hiring an artist: FInd out if they take breaks. And if they do (the Buttsketch Artists do not), you need to know how many, and how long. And if you need to provide food, beverages, outlets, storage, etc. Also, you (the client) may want to tip your artist. We suggest you do, of course, if you are happy with the service. And expect an overtime charge if you have them go overtime. This is normal and should be expected. It’s a job, remember!Links we referencedhttps://www.buttsketch.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theoriginalbuttsketchThe 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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#156 Post-Wedding Planning

Andrew and Rodger Jones were clients of Christy’s earlier this year. We met them in Boston at the TBWPP meet-up (episode #147) and have stayed great friends. They join us to talk about what happens after the wedding, once the ceremony is over, and the planner is gone.Big TakeawaysIf you have a lot of individually wrapped items, be aware of the waste. Often the caterer is responsible for taking trash off site, and does not want to deal with the excessive waste at the end of the night. Unwrap things before you get to the venue!Bringing items to a destination wedding can be a complicated process, allow yourself plenty of time to figure out the logistics, including how you will get the items home afterwards. Think about getting a crew together to help unload and reload everything to help with possible time restraints. Delegate specific people to hold specific things.It’s a great idea, if you can, to have a few days after the wedding with a to-do list to finish what needs to be done.With BYOB weddings, often you can return the unused, unopened, shelf stable liquor to the store. Better to have too much than not enough.Catered BBQs make great leftovers. You can bring the leftover cake, food, booze to the brunch in the morning or any unofficial after party! Order to-go containers on amazon.Some more post-wedding items to think about include the marriage license, name changes, important paperwork, thank you notes, tips or final payments, gift exchanges, registry follow-up, minding debt, sharing photos, honeymooning, etc.Andrew and Rodger suggest trying to be present, allow time to slow down a bit if you can, and really savor it. The wedding day goes by quickly after months or more of planning.Links We Referencedhttps://www.totalwine.comThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
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Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
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#155 Indian and Fusion Weddings

Deval Parekh and Isha Gandhi are owners of iDev Event Company, LLC., a wedding planning company that specializes in South Asian and Fusion Weddings. They offer services such as wedding and event planning, Month and Day-of coordination, bridal and party henna, Mehndi, and live Bollywood singing and music. iDev specializes in ethnic weddings. Their motto is, “No matter what the event, never compromise on food, alcohol, and music.”Isha joins us to talk about her journey into becoming the expert in weddings and event planning that she is today and answers burning questions about Indian and Fusion weddings.Big TakeawaysMost weddings last from 1-3 days, with 2-5 events involved. In the US, an Indian wedding typically starts 2 days before the ceremony. The first pre-event is a henna event with the bride and the immediate family. The next event is a ceremony where a paste of turmeric, rose water, and sandalwood (or similar) is applied to the bride and groom to make them look prettier on the day of the wedding. The one after that is music, a coming together of the family. It is a day of celebration. There are a lot of dances, food, and sometimes speeches involved. The day after is traditionally the wedding which is ceremony, lunch, and the reception that evening.In fusion weddings, incorporation of the mandap is a colorful and photogenic addition even if the wedding is light on cultural additions in other areas. The mandap is four pillars, the priest sits down and invites lord Ganesha to come into the ceremony and bless the couple. The fire is a holy fire. Depending on the culture, you might be asked to take rounds around the fire that are promises and vows you give each other in presence of the holy fire.Conflicts usually arise when the budget is not in place, or the person who is paying for it isn’t communicating fully. iDev gives a realistic breakdown on the price differences (ie, live band vs DJ, real flowers vs fake, etc). The bride and groom need to sit down and figure out what their financial flexibility looks like. Know your non-negotiables.A wonderful way of dealing with familial/in-law differences (especially in religion, etc) is understanding where they are coming from, and include them in your life. Research on your partner’s culture. Ask questions, be interested!Links we referencediDev Event CompanyWebsite: http://www.ideveventcompany.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/ideveventcompanyInstagram: http://instagram.com/iDevEventCompanyInstagram: http://instagram.com/iDevHennaArtLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/idev-event-companyEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ideveventcompanyThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
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#154 You Ask, We Answer - 21

Today’s episode is a You Ask, We Answer, as is our end-of-month tradition.HousekeepingJoin the Patreon fun!! We need patrons to keep the podcast going, now more than ever! Quick thank you to our new patrons: Lydia, Clarissa, Jennie, Cori, Margo, Rhain, Sara, Anne Marie, Bethany, Aleah, Megan and Marty! Thank you!EMAIL - too much information??ASK - We have decided to have an Instagram just for our wedding and our guests. My matron of honor loves IG and has agreed to post our pre-made Instagram posts throughout the lows of the day on our wedding Instagram. We have already started to add our guests now so we do not have to worry about this the day of. I have listed below some of the announcements that my fiancé and I feel would be useful not in any particular order. Do you think this is too much information and do you think it will be just as confusing for our guests? Do you see something we should add? Do you see an issue that we are not foreseeing?EMAIL - Short question that is impossible to answerASKI want to leave space for some spontaneous magic in my wedding...and I also want to plan every single detail down to the minute so I know nothing goes wrong! How do you suggest balancing those two things? And is there anything structurally or set up-wise I can do to encourage people to be creative and spontaneous? Thanks for your thoughts! Love the podcast so much.EMAIL - 3 separate questions!ASK
How far is too far to ask your guests to drive between church and venue?
How do you best match your dress code and vision to your venue?
What’s your take on “lag time” between ceremony finishing and reception starting?
Thank you SO much for your time, energy, and enthusiasm. It is beyond noticed, appreciated and enjoyed!!!!Links We Mentionedhttps://Zola.com/bigwedding for 30% off your invites and paper order!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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