by Kara Lamerato
Get ready to experience the ALL NEW WAY to thrive throughout your engagement by embracing who you are, prioritizing what you value, and ultimately designing an unforgettable wedding celebration of your dreams! Welcome to the WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST, where we say "NO" to the $72 billion dollar wedding industry, and we say "YES" to a more joyful engagement season where your mindset, values & wedding strategy are all in perfect alignment with YOU. Ready to get started?
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May 6, 2026
<p class="p1">Today we're going to chat about a handful of ways when trying to "save" money on your wedding can totally BACKFIRE. </p> <p class="p1">Aside of college educations, new homes and new cars, your wedding likely has one of the biggest price tags you've ever paid. You're spending tens of thousands of dollars - of course you're trying to save money when possible!</p> <p class="p1">You're not out there researching the most expensive venue in your area, or trying to find ways to spend more money on your invitations.</p> <p class="p1">When a potential photographer or caterer gives you a quote for services, you probably don't say "well that sounds OK, but do you have anything that costs more?"</p> <p class="p1">If you've been listening to the Wedding Planning Podcast for a while, I hope you know me well enough now to know that I'm NOT the wedding professional who's going to tell you NEVER to try to cut this corner, or don't DARE hire a friend to do x, y, z.</p> <p class="p1">I see this type of messaging a lot. If you do your own wedding day hair and makeup it will totally fail, and you should hire a professional to do it for you. If you skimp on a photographer, you will regret it for the rest of your life.</p> <p class="p1">The trouble is, professional service providers in pretty much any industry have an agenda - to sell their product or service.</p> <p class="p1">And whether you hear from a wedding professional on a podcast, read their articles on a blog, or see their posts on Instagram, their position is probably that hiring a professional is THE BEST way to go. "After all", they say, "this is your wedding - you can't afford to cut corners on the best day of your life."</p> <p class="p1">Well, for lots of this, I call BS. Sure, if you have a wedding budget in the 6-figures, then "hire a professional" is a great option for everything I just listed.</p> <p class="p1">But most of us DON'T have $100,000 to spend on our wedding, so making swaps and saves here and there is a necessary part of planning so that we don't go thousands of dollars into debt - NEVER a good idea.</p> <p class="p1">In today's show, let's explore some common areas of wedding planning where couples to try to cut a corner, save some money, leave something out, and then sadly have it backfire in terms of lost money, lost time, lost sanity - and sometimes all three.</p> <p class="p1">If you find yourselves at a cost-saving opportunity crossroads and you don't know which way to turn, I have some smart questions to ask yourselves, and potential vendors, that I hope will guide you towards making the best decisions for you and your wedding day.</p> <p class="p1">So when you find yourself wondering, hmmmmm ... should we cut that corner? What are the potential outcomes or pitfalls that might come of it? Hopefully after today's show, you'll have some solid answers to some of the most common situations, so that you can make the best decision for you.</p> <p class="p1">For one wedding, that might mean hiring a photographer off craigslist for $500. For another couple, that will NEVER be an option that's on the table. And you know what? Both sides are totally fine ;)</p>
April 22, 2026
<p>Your WEDDING CEREMONY is undoubtedly the most important part of your wedding day celebration - it's literally the WHY of every single thing we touch on here on the Wedding Planning Podcast!</p> <p>Unfortunately, many couples push the ceremony logistics to the very bottom of their wedding planning to-do list, and as a result, this critical piece of your wedding day misses getting the full attention & creativity that it deserves. </p> <p>Tune in to the full show for a start-to-finish guide for infusing your ceremony with deep meaning and your personalities. </p> <p>We're also going to cover:</p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Ceremony flow of events,</li> <li aria-level="1">Who walks who down the aisle, and in what order?</li> <li aria-level="1">The role of your officiant / celebrant,</li> <li aria-level="1">Intentionally setting the desired vibe with ceremony music & decor,</li> <li aria-level="1">Signing your marraige license,</li> <li aria-level="1">Tips for finding an officiant, </li> <li aria-level="1">Crafting your wedding vows, </li> <li aria-level="1">And finally, some additional ways to incorporate meaning and personality.</li> </ul> <p>A well-crafted wedding ceremony will perfectly express your relationship as a couple. It should make your guests understand exactly why they are at the wedding, and may address the couples past, present and future. </p> <p>We can be serious, lighthearted, traditional or a mix of all three - your ceremony doesn't have to follow any script, and you're free to personalize this portion of your day in any way you like!</p> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://apracticalwedding.com/wedding-vow-examples/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sample Wedding Vows & Guide / Examples</a> </p> <p><a href="https://weddingplanningpodcast.co/unity" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Creative unity ceremony ideas</a> </p> <p><strong>LEAVE A VOICEMAIL</strong> with your questions, wedding stories, or planning concerns >>> <a href= "http://www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.weddingplanningpodcast.co/contact</a></p>
April 15, 2026
<p dir="ltr">"What's really bothering me lately is I'm in a stress cycle over anticipating what might go wrong during our wedding weekend and wanting to proactively jump in and plan for those things. What are some unexpected stress-points that we can be prepared for as much as possible?"</p> <p dir="ltr">Do yourselves a favor - plan to be caught off guard by something on your wedding day! </p> <p dir="ltr">Next step, mentally prepare to brush it off in the moment so that you can be fully present and enjoy your wedding day. </p> <p dir="ltr">Survey 100 couples in the week after their wedding, and 97 of them will have multiple stories of things that went off the rails and/or not according to "The Plan".</p> <p dir="ltr">The magic is in how you choose to react to the issue, combined with some tactical ways that you can be proactive and prepared. </p> <p dir="ltr">Tune in for the rundown on 7 common wedding day surprises that are shockingly easy to proactively plan for. And stick around 'til the end for a handful of listener questions on moms, dress codes & more.</p> <p dir="ltr">Cheers to being prepared!</p> <p dir="ltr">Written blog post & link to submit your questions can be found <a href= "https://www.karasvineyardweddingshop.com/blogs/news/wedding-day-stress-points" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p> <p class="p1">Enjoy early access to ad-free episodes each week when you subscribe to WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST PREMIUM in Apple Podcasts.</p> <p class="p1">Start your wedding website with <a href= "https://mintedllc.sjv.io/k0MVRL"><span class= "s1">Minted</span></a> and enjoy free designs by independent artists, all of your wedding details in one place, and exclusive listener perks.</p>
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Get ready to experience the ALL NEW WAY to thrive throughout your engagement by embracing who you are, prioritizing what you value, and ultimately designing an unforgettable wedding celebration of your dreams!
Welcome to the WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST, where we say "NO" to the $72 billion dollar wedding industry, and we say "YES" to a more joyful engagement season where your mindset, values & wedding strategy are all in perfect alignment with YOU.
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