About Planning Out Loud: A Wedding Planning Podcast
Hosted by Kristy Silva, owner and wedding planner at Kinfete Weddings and Events, Planning Out Loud is an inclusive wedding planning podcast for the modern couple.
Join Kristy as she sits down with real newlyweds to unpack their real planning experiences, from budget breakdowns and family drama to the outdated traditions couples are choosing to skip.
Plus, get expert solo advice and honest vendor perspectives to help you navigate your own journey with confidence.
New episodes drop every Thursday.
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7. "Homey & Fun & Delicious": Turning Your Personal Vibe into a Wedding Brand w/ Joy & Austin
In this episode of Planning Out Loud, Kristy sits down with newlyweds Joy and Austin to discuss how they planned a wedding centered entirely on authenticity, personality, and fun. From setting early boundaries with family to keeping outside opinions at bay, Joy and Austin share their journey of making independent choices that reflected who they are. In this episode, we cover: How to decide on healthy boundaries around family opinions early in the planning process. The decision to c...
29 Oct 2026
6. Wedding Contracts and Vendor Red Flags w/ Alexandra
On this episode of Planning Out Loud, Kristy is joined by fellow Kinfete wedding planner Alexandra to demystify the world of wedding vendor contracts. While reviewing legal fine print is rarely the most exciting part of planning, having explicit, written agreements is essential for protecting both couples and vendors. Together, Kristy and Alex share real-life lessons from behind the scenes, explaining why verbal promises fall flat, how to spot subtle red flags before you pay a deposit, ...
22 Oct 2026
5. "Does It Pass the Vibe Check?" Planning a Summer Camp Wedding w/ Jacque & Karol
Three months out from their wedding at Camp Puh'tok, nearlyweds Karol and Jacque sit down with Kristy to share a behind-the-scenes look at their planning mindset. They open up about their intentional planning process, how they stayed grounded as self-described people-pleasers, and why prioritizing fun made all the difference. Tune in to hear: How a timed journaling exercise set their top 3 wedding guideposts Why they chose a youth summer camp over a traditional venue How to "v...
15 Oct 2026
4. The First 3 Steps of Wedding Planning
Most couples rush straight to venue touring and Pinterest boards, but making big commitments too early can trap you into decisions you can't easily undo. In Episode 4 of Planning Out Loud, Kristy walks you through the true first three steps of wedding planning. Tune in to hear: Why booking a venue shouldn't be your first move The 10-categories to asses to get you and your partner on the same page A framework for creating (and cutting down) your guest listHow to calculate...
8 Oct 2026
1. "The Wedding Is the Enemy": Surviving Wedding Planning w/ Adri & Meghan
Wedding planning is supposed to be fun, right? Sometimes it is. And sometimes you're up at midnight scrolling Pinterest, dreaming about a flower meadow for your ceremony, only to learn it costs over $2,000. In this episode, Kristy sits down with newlyweds Adri (they/them) and Meghan (she/her) to talk about their 113-person autumn wedding at Showalter's Orchard and Greenhouse in Timberville, Virginia, in the gorgeous Shenandoah Valley. It was a joyful, dance-floor-packed celebration, and getti...
8 Oct 2026
3. "At Some Point, You Gotta Let Go": Making the Most of Your Wedding w/ Anne & Nathan
"People are warm, people are fed, people are safe... everything else is extra." When Anne and Nathan planned their winter wedding at D.C.’s National Museum of Women in the Arts, they knew they wanted a party they’d actually want to attend. What they didn't anticipate was a historic snowstorm rolling in five days before their big day. In this episode, Kristy Silva talks with Anne and Nathan about tossing out the traditional rulebook in favor of intentional choices. Learn how they thrifte...
8 Oct 2026
2. The Guilt & Joy of Wedding Planning
Does wedding planning ever make you feel... guilty? Whether it’s friends questioning what you’re spending money on, family offering unsolicited advice, or feeling weird about picking napkins while the world is burning, wedding planning guilt is real and can be very isolating. In this episode of Planning Out Loud, Kristy dives straight into the heavy stuff. We’re getting honest about the emotional weight of wedding planning and how to navigate those complex feelings with confidence. In t...
5 Oct 2026
Welcome to Planning Out Loud
Hosted by Kristy Silva, owner and wedding planner at Kinfete Weddings and Events, Planning Out Loud is the inclusive podcast for modern wedding planning. Join Kristy as she sits down with newlyweds to unpack their real planning experiences, from budget breakdowns to the outdated traditions they decided to skip. Plus, get expert solo advice and honest vendor perspectives to help you navigate your own journey with confidence. Send us your thoughts & questions! New episodes drop ...
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