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Wednesday Sep 20, 2017
Wednesday Sep 20, 2017
We’re so stoked to have newlyweds on the podcast! You may remember Dre from our awesome ‘Groom Interrupted’ episode #40 (link below). He talked about what wedding planning was like from a groom’s perspective and gushed about how in love he is with his lovely bride, Andrea. Now we talk with both of them about 1 month after their wedding. Christy was a guest and we had lots of questions about their experience - what they loved, what surprised them, what decision they are SO glad they made, and what challenges they faced. Andrea gets emotional, the cat gets stuck in a bag, and we all have a grand ol’ time catching up and breaking down one of the happiest moments of their lives.Big TakeawaysThe officiant in Dre and Andrea’s wedding was Andrea’s dear friend and she was a HUGE part of their wedding ceremony success. (Christy can attest, it was a VERY successful ceremony.) Andrea and Dre appreciated every minute their friend spent researching and crafting the ceremony script. It was unique and personal and heartfelt. Picking the right friend to be your officiant is a very big decision - and Dre and Andrea made the right one! The ceremony script is extremely important. Don’t let it get lost in the mix of details and logistics and planning!Andrea talked a lot (through tears) about the priority she placed on being as present as possible on the wedding day.Dre and Andrea said the best decision they made - other than marrying each other - was hiring an awesome videographer.Curating the guestlist was tough for Andrea and Dre - they passed on some great adviceSharing responsibility in wedding planningCeremony Readers: If you can pick someone that is a performer, do it!Our lovely couple didn’t have a DJ, and it was fine!Links we referenced Dre’s first episode on our show The Videographer Dre and Andrea hired and LOVE Dre and Andrea’s highlight videoTheir Spotify wedding playlist (If you have a Spotify account.)The 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!
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 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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Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
It’s a smorgasbord of topics and we think you’re gonna love it! Sometimes your lovely hosts just need to catch up. Travel horror stories, anniversaries, first days of school, cool mom tips, and...wedding planner stuff. We are girlfriends, after all. So, we recorded this episode to just get back to basics, the two of us, the original duo.Big TakeawaysChristy was just the officiant for her cousin’s wedding in upstate New York. Turns out, it’s a tough gig! It’s emotional, there’s a lot of pressure, there may be AV issues to deal with (or projecting your voice), you’re in front of a lot of people...and it’s IMPORTANT! So...the lesson here is, choose your officiant wisely. Make sure your chosen officiant is prepared, and has rehearsed many times. Also...even if you don’t think a microphone is necessary...it probably is. Christy learned this the hard way!Kids. We’ve said it before and we’ll probably say it again. Kids at weddings are distracting. Almost 100% of the time, ‘kids being kids’ means that there will be extra noise and a couple surprises along the way. We love ‘em, but even the best behaved kids are going to distract here and there. The two times that the kid-noise is pretty annoying: the ceremony, and the toasts.Get the script! After your wedding, ask your officiant, reverend, justice of the peace...whoever marries you, get the script from them and keep it as a keepsake in your wedding album. It’s something you can reread on your anniversary.Your officiant is usually the person who mails in the marriage certificate. If your officiant is a friend, make sure they do this. If they aren’t completely reliable, take it and mail it yourself. You don’t want to find out a year later that you aren’t legally married because someone dropped the ball of red tape!Working the room on your wedding day: We know receiving lines are old-fashioned and hard to orchestrate at big weddings. And visiting every table during dinner isn’t always possible either. But we do think that making sure to get some face time in with every guest - especially the grandparents and their generation - is super important. Remember not to take this gathering for granted. Your friends and family, people who love you, are all there to share your wedding day with you. So, don’t forget to say hi and give lots of hugs!Planning your wedding can be all-encompassing. There are so many logistics and things to check off of your to-do lists. By the time the big day comes, you may be sort of hit by the emotional aspect of it! Don’t say we didn’t warn you. We plan weddings for a living and they still surprise us with the sentimentality!Coming soon: Divorced parents and wedding planning. What are the rules? Are there rules? How does this work? We’ll break it down in an upcoming episode. Stay tuned!Links we referenced Qalo Rings Justice Kennedy’s (beautiful) Marriage Equality quote Quotes“I’m used to feeling like I nailed it! And I didn’t feel that way after this wedding.” - Christy, on her officiant gig“Michelle, my knees were visibly shaking up there!” - Christy, nervous nelly!“So the moral of the story is...keep the mic.” - Michelle, AV advice“Remember that people go out of there way, literally, flying across the country, to celebrate your wedding.” - Christy, reminding you to get real face time with your grandma at your wedding“It’s a village. People come to celebrate you. Those are the sweet moments you won’t forget.” - Christy, Face time part 2“There are matriarchs in a family, and you are one of those matriarchs now...in charge of bringing the heart to these events.” - Christy to Michelle re: a family wedding coming up“We’ve gotta wrap it up, because it’s wedding season, lady. And I am so freaking busy!” - Michelle with the last wordGet In TouchLet us know if you have any questions you need answered on the show or if you want to share your own wedding planning experiences!TWITTER: @TBWPpodcastEMAIL: www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Sep 06, 2017
Wednesday Sep 06, 2017
Rentals are a huge part of the wedding industry. Most weddings need at least some rentals, and some weddings require a TON of rentals. Linens, tableware, furniture, lighting. You may have a wedding venue that provides the basics, or you may need to provide everything.In this episode, we are talking to Marie Kubin, the founder and CEO of RentMyWedding.com - the largest national event rental company. RMW ships rentals anywhere. They specialize in lighting, pipe-and-drape, canopies, photo booths and chair covers. With rental items from RMW, you can transform a room - and you can do it by yourself, saving a lot of money in the process! We are so impressed with the RMW business model and product. Every question we had for Marie, she had a perfect answer - ‘Yes!’ Listen and find out how RMW can help you achieve the wedding vision you’ve been planning!Big TakeawaysChoose certain places to dress up - like the cake table, the head table, and the altar. This is particularly fitting advice for couples with a tighter budget. These areas are the places that will be photographed the most, so your money goes farther if you spend it highlighting these areas. Think beyond the horizontal, the table tops. Marie shares pipe-and-drape background advice, and uplights on the ground can highlight the walls and ceiling around these areas.Uplights - using them to draw attention to certain photo-heavy places is a great idea...but using them every 5-10’ along the walls of a ballroom or open space can really dress it up when the sun goes down. Use ‘amber’ if you want a warm glow (like a fireplace effect) and gels like ‘candlelight’ are slightly cooler. If you are incorporating a lot of color into your wedding, you can use the colored uplights to alternate colors projected up on the walls.Pin-spots and washes - these lights are oft-neglected and they make such a huge difference! We suggest pin-spots on the centerpieces (especially the head table), and a wash on the cake. These supplemental lights help immensely with photographs.RMW has idiot-proofed their process, so even the most tech-un-savvy person can order their lighting and photo booths and backdrops and set it up successfully themselves. You have a couple extra days ahead of time to practice if you want.The logistics of RMW are based around the needs of the client. The shipping is always free, both ways. There is no minimum order. All items are designed for easy DIY set up, and there are video tutorials online as well. AND you can call for assistance, 24hrs, 7 days a week.What about the customization? RMW will work with you to design a monogram or graphic to project on your wall or dance floor, and all customization – and changes – are free with the rental! So if you thought you couldn’t afford a giant ‘AF’ projected on to the outside of your venue, think again, Amy and Frank, because you probably can with RMW. And they’ll send you a proof way in advance to make sure you like it. Win win!Links we referenced RentMyWedding.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!
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 thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
On Patreon. Become a member and with as little as $6.99 per month, you get 2 exclusive, ad-free episodes, + Zoom Happy Hour with Michelle and fellow patrons every month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Aug 30, 2017
Wednesday Aug 30, 2017
Because 3 wedding experts are better than 2! This episode is rapid fire, Q&A Style! We are so happy to have Anne Chertoff of WeddingWire back in the recording studio (haha) and since this is a sequel, we are following up with Anne. We are talking about second weddings, registries, receiving lines, favors, fashion and welcome gifts.Big TakeawaysThe Second Time AroundThe Wedding GownOn another bride-fashion note...where does a stylish lesbian get a perfect suit?Receiving line: Does the prospect alone have you all stressed out? Anne shares her advice for getting some face time with every guest, without having to walk around to every table during dinner (and forget that you have to eat too!). Also, consider a moment during the ceremony to turn to your guests and acknowledge your guests, make eye contact, feel the love. It only takes a moment!Family DynamicsGifts For GuestsLinks we referenced Our first episode with AnneSites for menswear inspired suits for women: DapperQ Haute Butch 9 Tailors 14 Stories and the Gay Wedding Institute Welcome bag tote ideasThe 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!
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 thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
On Patreon. Become a member and with as little as $6.99 per month, you get 2 exclusive, ad-free episodes, + Zoom Happy Hour with Michelle and fellow patrons every month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Aug 23, 2017
Wednesday Aug 23, 2017
Fitbit's Managing Editor is here to talk to us about staying healthy, grounded and mindful as you plan your wedding! BUT...First things first - quick announcement! We were just featured on Brides.com as a Top 5 BEST podcasts for brides! Woohoo! Check it out. You already know about our podcast because you’re so smart and now other people are getting to know it too! Tell your engaged and wedding-obsessed friends!Ok - now onto this episode’s show-notes! Kimberly Daly is the Managing Editor at Fitbit, and a certified health coach. She’s also Christy’s friend (and cousin) and she’s full of information and advice about health and wellness!Big TakeawaysWedding Planning doesn’t have to be an excuse to put yourself last.Think of your wedding date as a way to jump start your journey to a healthier life - together!Meditation and mindfulness.With FitBitEatingSMART goalsFitbit can help hold you accountable because it counts steps! It tracks a ton of info about you and you can see patterns that can help you with your fitness journey. They even track your sleep! Sleep is very important while wedding planning, y’all.Links we referenced We made the Top 5! Fitbit Michelle’s fave website for calorie counts when you want to get your drink on!The 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!
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 thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
On Patreon. Become a member and with as little as $6.99 per month, you get 2 exclusive, ad-free episodes, + Zoom Happy Hour with Michelle and fellow patrons every month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Aug 16, 2017
Wednesday Aug 16, 2017
Wedding planning is not for the faint of heart. It’s WORK! But one things for sure. Once the wedding is over, you’ll feel differently. Maybe even a little sad. Perhaps releived? Lost? Depressed? It’s the wedding slump. We are here for you. Group Hug!Big TakeawaysTalking about your wedding is fun - before and after the wedding! Enjoy the afterglow. Read all the cards you get from guests together. Open the gifts together. Look through all the photos that friends are sending you, and the sneak peek from the videographer. Stay up late with smiles talking about all the amazing dancing and how good the cake tasted. Pat each other on the back - you did it! You’re married! Yay! What now?Here’s a little breakdown of everything you may need to do right after the wedding, from night of, to weeks after:
Cards!
Return rentals
Mail in your marriage license
Request a copy of your license
Name Changes
Final Balances Due
Clean and Preserve your dress
Vendor reviews, along with thank you notes
Wedding Photo Album
And don’t forget about the emotional stuff post-wedding! Once the party is over, you’re married life begins! And your friends and family might not be talking about your wedding anymore. That’s ok! All good things come to an end. If you miss wedding planning - and being in that mode - get a new hobby! Fill your time with a fun project. We also suggest maybe getting a therapist. You know how we love therapy.
Consider NOT having your honeymoon right after the wedding...delayed gratification! More time to plan something, more time to look forward to something! It’s the weaning process…
Enjoy nesting as a married couple! Decorating, renovating, reinventing...it’s all stuff you can do as a couple. You’re so good at making decisions together now, right? You’ll need something new and fun to talk about. And maybe obsess over. Maybe a new talent emerged when you were wedding planning. Take that and run with it! And if it can be something you and your spouse do together - even better!
Links we referenced HitchSwitch Mpix Online Photo Printing (Album making!)The 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!
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 thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
On Patreon. Become a member and with as little as $6.99 per month, you get 2 exclusive, ad-free episodes, + Zoom Happy Hour with Michelle and fellow patrons every month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Aug 09, 2017
Wednesday Aug 09, 2017
Brandon Stiles is on the show today! He reached out to us months ago to pitch his book and course, “How to DJ Your Own Wedding”. Brandon is a professional DJ and bandleader with Uptown Down Entertainment, out of Atlanta. He has a cool accent and he’s a very cool dude.On our podcast, we talk about all kinds of weddings, including those with limited or ‘modest’ budgets - we get it! Part of the planning process can be deciding where to put the money you have, and where to cut corners, or get creative! Brandon takes us through the steps and drops some big advice about equipment, pitfalls to avoid, and song choices. (Hint - if you buy the ebook, you get access to awesome wedding playlists curated by Brandon himself!)Big TakeawaysBrandon teaches people how to DJ their own wedding. His book and course are comprehensive and detailed so that if you want to ‘DIY’ your own wedding, you can do it successfully - and your wedding day will go smoothly because you covered your bases. There’s a lot to think about - the wedding day timeline, song lists, emcee-ing, equipment, set-up, announcements, flow, and breakdown. It’s not as simple as plugging in your iphone and putting spotify on.Music is really personal - what you love might not be everyone’s cup of tea. If you are going to put together your own playlists, err on the side of too many choices, so that you have options and you can read the crowd as the event goes on. Vary it up. Don’t plan on playing all 80’s hair band music...but we do validate your taste. 80s music rocks.Listen to the episode for lots of Special Song suggestions!Examples of Brandon’s ‘CPR Songs’ (what to play to resuscitate a crowd)The WobbleStayin’ AliveCha Cha SlideCupid ShuffleYou need an MC if you don’t have a DJ. You need a friend that doesn’t mind being on the mic, making announcements, and helping to keep things moving. This friend needs to be comfortable in the spotlight, but not a total cheeseball. This friend needs to be informed of his position in advance, and this friend needs to be (fairly) sober.Equipment: You’ll need to do some research for this part. Dimensions of the room, outlet access, is there a house system you can plug into? In Brandon’s course, there are videos that help break all of this down. Don’t be intimidated, just be informed! Basically, you need 2 inputs - 1 on the speaker and 1 more for the microphone. Two 12” speakers will cover pretty much any ‘typical’ sized reception. You can rent a sound system from Guitar Center.Links we referenced Brandon’s DJ Company How to DJ Your Own Wedding a special discounted link for you, our listeners.The 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!
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 thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
On Patreon. Become a member and with as little as $6.99 per month, you get 2 exclusive, ad-free episodes, + Zoom Happy Hour with Michelle and fellow patrons every month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Aug 02, 2017
Wednesday Aug 02, 2017
We’re veering from our typical show structure and topics to delve into TRENDS today. And since we don’t do this very often, we wanted to do it right - with an expert. Anne Chertoff is the Trends Expert (that’s her job title!) at WeddingWire - the premier online resource for wedding planning tools, vendor library, guidance and inspiration. Anne has worked in the wedding industry for 20 years and we are loving picking her brain about what she is seeing right now in the wide world of weddings.This episode is all over the place -- in a good way! We talk ice cream, gobos, braids, greenery, and all about the tools that couples are using now to personalize their wedding and to give their guests a memorable, unique experience of celebration!Big Takeaways
What makes Anne an expert?
Let’s talk about tech, baby!
Wedding Fashion
What about same-sex weddings?
The biggest ‘surprise’ player in weddings this year?
Elements that are here to stay
Links we referenced WeddingWire WedSocial Vow to Be Chic Menguin The Black Tux Black by Vera Wang Brackish Bow Ties Garter GirlThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez.
Edited by Veronica Gruba
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 thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
On Patreon. Become a member and with as little as $6.99 per month, you get 2 exclusive, ad-free episodes, + Zoom Happy Hour with Michelle and fellow patrons every month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Here at The Big Wedding Planning Podcast, we want to take a little step back. A deep breath. And talk about perspective. We know wedding planning is fun and all encompassing and, at times, very stressful. We talk about weddings on the podcast and we hope we make your planning experience easier and more interesting. We hope we give you permission to DO YOU, and to truly take in the whole experience. But we want to also acknowledge that life doesn’t stop just because your wedding is coming up. We realize that you may be going through other BIG life events at the same time you plan your big day. So in today’s episode, we just want to take the time to consider the big picture.Big TakeawaysYou may be dealing with something really hard, or complicated, or super celebratory while you plan your wedding...and to that end, we suggest taking care of yourself and your needs. This is easier said than done. We get it. So if you need a reminder to take the time and love yourself, and work it out, just listen to this episode again! And maybe consider a therapist and meditation. Self care is of the utmost importance!Reversely, while you are blissfully planning your wedding and living in perfect wedding planning land, someone you love may be going through something not as awesome. So try to be sensitive to that. Ask questions! Don’t forget to diversify your conversation points. No one wants to hear about your wedding allllllll the time, trust us.Big NewsMichelle’s sister just got engaged! In Paris! Congratulations! We can’t wait to dish about it...when your sister is a wedding planner...a blessing or a curse? A blessing, we say!More big news! We are teasing you in this episode because we’re going to have an amazing guest on the podcast soon. Stay tuned!Links we referenced Our itunes reviews!Hey! We are planners for hire! Michelle, Allure Consulting Christy Matthews EventsThe 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!
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 thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
On Patreon. Become a member and with as little as $6.99 per month, you get 2 exclusive, ad-free episodes, + Zoom Happy Hour with Michelle and fellow patrons every month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Jul 19, 2017
Wednesday Jul 19, 2017
Breaking up is hard to do! In this episode, we are talking about etiquette and how to let a vendor know you will not be working with them. Perhaps you want to go in another direction and hire someone else, or if you want to fire a vendor AFTER signing a contract with them. Do you need to email vendors that you have reached out to to tell them that you don’t want to hire them? Yes! Can dumping a vendor after signing their contract be very messy? Yes!We talked to lots of planners for this episode and we have big opinions to share - as always!Big TakeawaysHey- this is a buyer’s market. You, as the couple, have LOTS of options for who you hire to be on your vendor team. Vendors understand that you are likely comparing prices and proposals. You will have plenty of good reasons to hire one vendor over another. We get it! But please don’t ghost us. If you have had a conversation with a wedding planner or vendor, and you decide not to hire them, take a minute and send a quick email to tell them that you aren’t going to hire them. That’s all it takes.When declining a vendor, should you tell them why? Sure! Especially if you have a good rapport with them, and if the decision was a really close call. It’s nice for us vendors to hear why you went with someone else...was it budget? Proximity? Experience? How I accept payment? If there was a primary factor that went into your decision making, let us know! It helps us with our BUSINESS. And we won’t take it personally if you phrase it politely. We’re professionals, after all.The main response from all the planners we talked to was Please tell us! Let us close the file out, release the date, move on, mourn...even a quick rejection email is better than nothing. It’s good for us. Just keep it polite, please.If you decide to hire a full wedding planner - the planner will be the one to put feelers out for vendors and the planner will be the one to decline vendors as you move through your hiring process. Thats a big plus of hiring a full planner, right? Right! A full planner will essentially do the ‘dirty work’ for you! You won’t even be cc’d on the email! Clean and easy.If you do hire a vendor, pay the retainer, sign the contract...and THEN decide to part ways with the vendor...things can be a little trickier. It’s not as easy and simple as writing a quick email. You’ll likely lose money, and it may be an awkward process, just by virtue of a contract being broken. So our big advice for this episode is to carefully consider each and every vendor and read contracts carefully. Look at options, scope out the competition. Do your due diligence before you hire vendors, because you don’t want to change your mind halfway in and lose money.Remember that if you tell vendor A the reason you are leaning towards vendor B...then vendor A might be able to make some concessions to meet your needs. Negotiations aren’t always going to go your way, but you won’t know until you try!The 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!
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 thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode
On Patreon. Become a member and with as little as $6.99 per month, you get 2 exclusive, ad-free episodes, + Zoom Happy Hour with Michelle and fellow patrons every month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices