Non-responsive Wedding Planner and Groomsmen, unwanted family members as guests, wedding insurance coverage, rehearsal schedule conflict, and the stress of it all. Wedding planning help is on the way!!! Listen in as my co-host and I answer wedding planning questions from listeners like you. My co-host for this episode is expert wedding planner, Amy Shack Egan of Modern Rebel. This is her 1st time joining me for a YAWA. Do YOU have a wedding planning question? Call and leave us a voicemail at 415...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Debt on top of debt! Nearly half of engaged couples already have credit card debt before planning their wedding. And guess what? A lot of them don't even factor in their debt when deciding how much to spend on their big day. Michelle’s guest on this episodes is Beverly Harzog , a nationally recognized personal finance and credit card expert for U.S. News & World Report. Beverly is telling us all about how to avoid debt as well as coming up with a plan to have your wedding and pay your debt t...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Everything you need to know about incorporating your dog into your wedding day, right here peeps! My guest on this episode is Veronica Silghigian, owner of Pawfect For You , a wedding day pet care company in New York. According to a 2022 Wedding Pro Study , 50% of all couples own a pet together. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Plan...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min
First dance anyone? In this episode you will learn how to ease your nerves and look confident while dancing in front of your guests at your wedding. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Topics We Covered Forgetting the choreography and finding your organic connection There is no...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr
Stress, money, opinions, pressure and soooo many questions. Wedding planning help is on the way!!! Listen in as my co-host and I answer wedding planning questions from listeners like you. My co-host for this episode is expert wedding planner, Kelly McWilliams. This is her 3rd time joining me for a YAWA. Do YOU have a wedding planning question? Call and leave us a voicemail at 415-723-1625 -or- email us [email protected] Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock al...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Traditional etiquette is no longer applicable in the context of how couples are now planning their weddings. There is no longer one specific set of rules or traditions that must be followed. With the combination of technology, personalized style and modern etiquette, couples can create an unforgettable celebration without feeling overwhelmed by the stress of planning. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Plan...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Ready to learn how to hire party staff for your wedding? It's all about the process! This episode goes deep into the world of event staffing - a topic not often discussed in wedding planning circles or on social media. You're never going to hear it from anyone else, so take this opportunity to get informed by an experienced wedding professional! Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center wi...
Mar 15, 2023•43 min
Planning a wedding is like playing a game of Jenga with your relationship. One wrong move, and the whole thing can come crashing down. But fear not, my dear friends! That's where premarital counseling comes in - it's like adding extra support to your shaky tower of love. Trust me, you don't want those pesky issues popping up later in marriage like an unwanted pimple on your wedding day. Listen in as Michelle interview’s Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT and co-founder of OURS premarital counseling. Click...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Lindsey is a long time listener and she just got married to the love of her life, Brent. From her favorite part of the day, to her biggest surprise to the part she disliked the most, we are learning from Lindsey’s freshly married wisdom. Not only that, but we got a hold of the audio that her videographer captured. Brent was wearing a lapel mic the whole time and they both forgot. You are going to LOVE hearing behind the scenes as Lindsey and Brent experience their wedding day. Click HERE to beco...
Mar 01, 2023•57 min
On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. Michelle’s co-host for this episode is Dixie Bagley, a wedding planner, venue owner, bakery owner and friend of the pod. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Do YOU have a wedding plan...
Feb 22, 2023•57 min
Most couples DON’T have the money for a luxury, high-budget wedding. In fact, many of you would prefer it if your guests would contribute financially to the wedding and/or honeymoon instead of buying you a gift. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class Wedding Planning Templates and Tools In this episode, Michelle inte...
Feb 15, 2023•43 min
Planning a wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event and it should be an unforgettable experience. If you want to make your wedding ceremony truly memorable, there are some key elements to consider. From professional officiants to unique I do’s, there are plenty of ways to make sure your wedding stands out from the rest. With careful planning and attention to detail, you can create an unforgettable wedding ceremony that will be remembered for years to come. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber ...
Feb 08, 2023•50 min
Guest Deesha Dyer gives Michelle her "Real Wedding Retrospective" and tells us how she and her husband, Wes only invited those that they truly loved the most. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Topics We Covered How Deesha and Wes invited only those who support and lift them u...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 21 min
David Tutera is back as Michelle's co-host! On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. These are always chock full of information that EVERYONE can benefit from. We have so much fun and we love our listeners for reaching out and interacting with us. Listen and learn, peeps! Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini c...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Reverend Maureen Cotton is an Interspiritual minister, serving the spiritual-but-not-religious. She’s a spiritual wedding coach and officiant with her business The Soulful Wedding. She's on a mission to revive the understanding that weddings are a transformative rite of passage. Reverend Maureen and Michelle get into what marriage really is, and why the difficulties that come up during wedding planning are actually a gift for the marriage. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Sophie Strauss is not a celebrity stylist. She is a stylist for regular people. Using her natural eye for styling, Sophie helps brides, marriers, and all types of regular folk feel and look good in what they are wearing. Stay tuned at the end of the episode where Michelle has a special closet consultation with Sophie, helping her find the perfect outfit for an upcoming concert. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP We...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Kat Landeta is the content creator behind Brides Love a Sale, an Instagram account that helps fellow brides find great deals on clothing, accessories, and other items for their many wedding events. She started the account while shopping for her own wedding wardrobe and began sharing her curated picks with other brides. After getting married in July, she recently founded Second Look, a socially-driven marketplace where brides can buy and sell preloved wedding fashion to other brides and their wed...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 14 min
On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. These are always chock full of information that EVERYONE can benefit from. We have so much fun and we love our listeners for reaching out and interacting with us. Listen and learn, peeps! Do YOU have a wedding planning question? Call and leave us a voicemail at 415-723-1625 -or- email us [email protected] Kathryn Kalabokes returns to the pod for this month’s YAWA. Kathryn is the ow...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Kristen is a longtime listener of the TBWPP. She used Michelle’s advice as she planned her own October 2021 wedding and she continues to listen to help her two best friends plan their weddings. She is currently planning both of their bachelorette parties. She is a local tv news anchor and reporter in Lexington, KY and a two-time regional Emmy award winner. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resourc...
Jan 11, 2023•59 min
Join Lori Conley and Michelle Martinez as the two of them discuss who to bring with you the first time you go wedding shopping, how to transform your look on the wedding day without changing the gown in the middle of the reception, the best ways to inform your guests on the expectations of how they should dress for your wedding, what you need to know if you're getting married in 2023 and more. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episo...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Gretchen and her husband Adam could not have come from more different families. Gretchen shares all things family, trauma, wedding planning, family drama, and more. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Topics We Covered Family dynamics Family drama in the planning process Losing...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 2 min
On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. These are always chock full of information that EVERYONE can benefit from. We have so much fun and we love our listeners for reaching out and interacting with us. Listen and learn, peeps! Do YOU have a wedding planning question? Call and leave us a voicemail at 415-723-1625 -or- email us [email protected] Joining Michelle on November’s YAWA is Michelle Norwood! Two Michelles! Miche...
Nov 30, 2022•48 min
Ryan wrote a song that was inspired by Lexi, called "Worth It" and it is Ryan's love letter to the journey that led him to his soulmate. He says, "Through ups and downs, everyone has a story, and this one has a happy ending! It's a song about reflection, a song that says, even if you have to search a lifetime to find your soulmate, it’ll be worth it." The music video features real, raw footage from Ryan's wedding at Kempa Villa in Palm Desert. The best part? Ryan planned the wedding himself. "I ...
Nov 23, 2022•58 min
Her dairy allergy started about 12 years ago and she has been navigating a life with severe food restrictions ever since. Her career and her life intersect perfectly as she works as the Senior Director of Communications for Food Allergy Research & Education, the nation’s leading nonprofit funder of food allergy research and advocacy. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Acces...
Nov 16, 2022•49 min
Listener Kyra listened to every single episode of TBWPP in 4 months (from June 2021 and finished in October 2021). She was married on April 23, 2022. With no wedding planner, but lots of research, she pulled the day off like Superwoman! On today’s episode, she joins Michelle and shares her own Real Wedding Retrospective. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini cours...
Nov 09, 2022•45 min
Alisha designs handcrafted wedding veils, bridal capes, and accessories so that you walk down the aisle looking elegant and feeling special. She quit her job as a paralegal to take her wedding veil business full time because she believes that every woman deserves to walk confidently down the aisle in a handcrafted heirloom that is theirs to treasure and pass on. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning R...
Nov 02, 2022•54 min
On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. These are always chock full of information that EVERYONE can benefit from. We have so much fun and we love our listeners for reaching out and interacting with us. Listen and learn, peeps! Do YOU have a wedding planning question? Call and leave us a voicemail at 415-723-1625 -or- email us [email protected] Justine Carino is a licensed mental health counselor / psychotherapist with a...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Living in Orlando, most of Brie’s guests will be flying or driving in from out of town. They talk about music, dancing, room blocks, welcome bags, welcome receptions, invitations, weather considerations, considerations for other big events happening in the area, and more. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class Weddin...
Oct 19, 2022•45 min
Michael’s family has been in the diamond industry for 4 generations, and he’s been in it for 15 years himself. Michael is a born and bred New Yorker who currently lives in Manhattan with his wife and two kids. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class Wedding Planning Templates and Tools What We Discuss Engagement ring ...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Maybe you’re pregnant, your partner is in the military, there are limited options for timing… Whatever the reason, Jesse and Michelle have TIPS! Jesse Reing is a wedding planner that started her career in NYC. The very first wedding she planned was a destination wedding that she put together, and pulled off in just SIX weeks. She is the owner of the events and wedding planning company, Events By Jesse. She is a lifelong hospitality professional, getting her start in 5 star hotels and Michelin st...
Oct 05, 2022•53 min
