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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. Ready to get started?
Do you love your partner and want to stay married, but you know it could be better? Do you find yourself feeling annoyed and irritated? Is your communication and intimacy dwindling? Are you just too tired and exhausted to work on your relationship anymore? If so, you need an easier way to stop the frustration and exhaustion. It's possible to create more joy and connection in your marriage again, but it starts with you. It starts with you seeing your own worth and value. When you learn to giv ...
Creating a simple, info-packed WEDDING WEBSITE is the easiest, most hassle free way to easily share information with your wedding guests. Join me today for a detailed wedding planning workshop on exactly how to create an amazing wedding website - zero technical skills required! To get started, choose your wedding website design from an incredible c…
It can be scary to expose your true self and feelings to another person - especially when you want that person to like you - forever! So it's easy to avoid vulnerability in our most intimate relationships. However, if you want a connected, intimate marriage, it's important to build a culture of vulnerability in your home. In this episode, you'll le…
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Beautiful & Affordable SAVE THE DATES + WEDDING INVITATIONS
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Affordable & beautiful Save the Date announcements and wedding invitations - how hard can that be?? Well, if you’ve spent 3 hours on a Saturday getting lost down the rabbit hole of 9 different wedding invitation websites, then you know that finding a practical solution that fits your style and your budget is much easier said than done. Today I’m sh…
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Choosing Your WEDDING COLOR PALETTE in 5 Easy Steps
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Great news - you don’t need to be a professional designer or natural-born artist to select a beautiful & cohesive color palette for your wedding celebration. Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we’re running through 5 easy steps for choosing the colors to incorporate into your rehearsal, ceremony & reception. A lightening speed recap: 1. Start w…
You can have goals in life - from simple things you’d like to accomplish around the house to big bodacious dreams! But if you don’t plan the path to your goals, they’ll take longer than they need to or they’ll never get out of your head and become a reality. I want you to achieve your goals. I want your heart's desires to be realized! That’s why to…
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2023's Hottest Wedding Trend ... DESTINATION WEDDINGS
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Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we're joined by Susan from Susan's Travel Services to talk all things DESTINATION WEDDING! Tune in for the full scoop on this HOT wedding hosting trend, including: The surprise average cost of a destination wedding - and the huge TIME, STRESS & MONEY-saving opportunities that this hosting format presents! Advi…
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Alternative Hosting Formats to Maximize Your Wedding Budget
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Today on the Wedding Planning Podcast, we're exploring some basic modifications to "traditional" wedding hosting formats that will result in MAJOR DOLLARS SAVED! Tune in for easy ways to MAXIMIZE your wedding budget - aka get MORE of the things you want - simply by making a small adjustment here & there to your hosting format, timing, and/or season…
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Ep 77: Heal Your Relationship With Your Mother-In-Law
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Today, we’ll be talking about the ultimate boss battle: your relationship with your mom and/or your mother-in-law! It’s a topic that makes many people shiver! Managing our relationships with our mothers can be challenging, and if there’s tension between you and your mother-in-law, it can create rifts in your relationships with your partner. From pa…
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Maximizing Your Wedding SPENDING POWER in 2023-2024
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Today we’re going to discuss what the post-covid economy means for YOUR WEDDING plans over the rest of 2023, and into 2024. Even more importantly, we're going to review some simple ways that you can MAXIMIZE YOUR SPENDING POWER to get everything you want most out of your wedding celebration. Disclaimer - I am not an economist. I have literally neve…
In this brand new episode of the Wedding Planning Podcast, I’m sharing AN ULTIMATE ENGAGEMENT CHECKLIST, including 10 key "to-do's" to launch your wedding planning journey into action. CONGRATULATIONS! The days & weeks after saying "YES!" are a whirlwind of fun & excitement ... From sharing the news with your loved ones, flashing that ring every ch…
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Ep: 76: How To Stop Quitting On Your Goals
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We've all done it. Made a New Year's Resolution or set a goal and determined once and for all that you are going to achieve it! You were motivated - for a week. And then, you went right back to your old habits. So what gives? Why do you want this goal so badly, and yet give up on it over and over? Good news: There's nothing wrong with you. It's not…
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From Overwhelmed + Discouraged to DREAM WEDDING: How We Did It
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"When the initial excitement settled, we felt like planning an entire wedding seemed really expensive, overwhelming, and exhausting." Let me back up ... My now-husband John proposed in the summer of 2009, at the end of a 3-week trip we took through Europe. We were in Paris - our last stop - and we waited for hours to get to the lower platform of th…
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Ep 75: How To Connect When Your Partner Isn't Trying
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Are you showing up, trying to be the best partner possible, and yet your spouse isn't meeting you in the middle? You probably feel like you're carrying all the weight in the relationship and wondering if they even want this marriage to work. Do you finally just throw in the towel and say, "I'm done"? Or do you give it another try? Only you know the…
A universal truth? Your wedding day will FLY BY. Having a well-thought out, well-planned WEDDING DAY TIMELINE is critical to keeping the day organized, and flowing stress free. In this featured episode of the Wedding Planning Podcast, we’re actually reviewing & creating two separate timelines: The DAY-OF TIMELINE, including all the events between w…
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Designing an Unforgettable WEDDING CEREMONY & VOWS
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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! Sadly most 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…
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Ep 74: Don't Rush Your Relationship Goals
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Do you feel pressure to meet your relationship goals fast? You want better communication, more intimacy, and you want to feel like a team. And you want it yesterday already! I get it. Once we know what we want and decide to go after it, we want to hurry up and see success. But what if your growth in certain areas is slow ... and as long as there is…
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Updated & Personalized WEDDING RECEPTION ENTERTAINMENT Ideas
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If you’re looking for some CREATIVE, EASY + AFFORDABLE wedding reception entertainment options that go way beyond dinner, drinks & dancing, then this wedding planning workshop is perfect for you! Today’s wedding receptions feature creative entertainment ideas that are increasingly more personalized, more interactive, and more representative of your…
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Ep 73: The Problem With The Five Love Languages
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Have you ever tried using the Five Love Languages to help your relationship and ended up disappointed, confused, and thinking you and your partner are just not compatible? Yup - welcome to the club. You’re not alone. It’s a beautiful idea that the more we understand our own love language and our partners - we can KNOW how to love better!Unfortunate…
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Preparing for Unforeseen WEDDING ISSUES, MISTAKES & MISHAPS
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A LOT of our energy during the wedding planning process is centered around the fear that things will go wrong, and how we can avoid and prevent minor mistakes - and major disasters - on our wedding day. I’ve been deeply involved with weddings for over a decade, and candidly, it’s a universal truth - no matter how much you plan and prep and delegate…
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Ep 72: Two Must-Have Goals That Will Create Freedom In Your Soul
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It's a brand new year! It's the time for intentions, self-reflection, and goal setting. And I'm here for it! But sometimes we can try to cram in so many goals around health, wealth, family life, and work that we forget that our soul has desires too. Our soul desires to connect, create, and contribute to the world around us. It's important that we d…
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Simplifying Your Wedding RECEPTION + CEREMONY DECOR
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There are a million directions we could take a conversation on wedding reception & ceremony decor, but for the sake of keeping it simple … let’s keep it simple! Tune in for some extra-simplified TIME, STRESS, AND MONEY-SAVING OPPORTUNITIES in today's featured wedding planning workshop, all about decorating your special day. FREE ENGAGEMENT STARTER …
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Ep 71: Respect Your Nervous System During Difficult Conversations
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In today's episode, I share with you why you should embrace your Nervous System as your wise BFF! We've all been in difficult conversations where our body starts to react. We want to run, hide, scream, fight, or even freeze. Or maybe it's your partner that has a fight-or-flight response. What are you even arguing about at this point? Tomorrow you…
Join thousands of INTENTIONAL + JOYFUL engaged couples who know that the wedding celebration of their dreams is possible ... even if right now, planning an entire wedding feels a *little bit* overwhelming! Be sure to hit FOLLOW wherever you listen, and each Wednesday you'll enjoy a FREE, down-to-earth + straight-to-the-point wedding planning "meeti…
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Ep 70: Being Open To Influence From Your Partner
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In today's episode of the Joyful Love Podcast, you'll hear Day 3 of The Connected Communication challenge. These skills will help you build connection and friendship with your life-long partner! You'll learn: 1. Why you shouldn't be a mind-reader. 2. How to be open to your partner's influence - even if you're independent and opinionated like me! An…
Lucky for us, there are literally endless creative ways to treat your guests to a unique food & drink experience on your wedding day. In today’s BONUS WORKSHOP, we’re going to explore exactly how to: Conceptualize & research what to serve, Smart money-saving tips that many couples miss, And even some "do it yourself" options if you’re looking to ge…
Shopping for your wedding dress can come with lots of mixed emotions - both good AND not-so-good - and that’s 100% normal. It’s OK to go into wedding dress shopping feeling some confusion and doubt! In pop wedding culture, saying “YES TO THE DRESS” is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone full of princess moments, fancy dress boutiques, and champagne. In …
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Ep: 69 Get Curious and Assume The Best To Create Deep Connection
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In today's episode, I share Day 2 of The Connected Communication Challenge. You'll learn how assuming the best of your partner and a curious mind make your discussions easier. And as a BONUS, you'll learn why the brain wants to hold you back from growth and change and what to do about it! Enjoy today's episode with your partner and begin pract…
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Hosting Tips for an Unforgettable REHEARSAL DINNER
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You’ve done months (maybe even YEARS) of wedding planning & preparation, and the big day is finally almost here! Last stop? Rehearsal dinner. This week we’re reviewing everything you need to know for planning & hosting this extra special night with your family & friends. We cover everything from the ceremony rehearsal itself to practical tips for h…
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EP 68: How Increasing Self Worth Makes Communication Easier
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In our conversations with our loved ones, we can get real critical real quick. “If he’d just do things this way, he’d be better.” “If she’d act this way, I could love her easier.”And with each critical thought or remark, we hold ourselves back from deep connection between our soul and our partner's soul.But it doesn’t start (or stop) with our loved…
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Top Mistakes & Mishaps re: Your WEDDING FLOWERS
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Today we’re exploring the TOP MISTAKES that couples make as they start to formulate options for wedding flowers, including centerpieces, bouquets & boutonnieres, garlands & ceremony decor. ADDITIONAL LINKS & RESOURCES mentioned in today's show: A detailed guide on Wedding Flowers By Season Access 6 bonus meetings dedicated to DIY flowers & decor wi…
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Ep 67: How To Manage The Holidays Without Overwhelm
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The Holidays are among us and it’s a beautiful time to give and receive. But what do we really want this month? Many of us want rest and recovery. We want to hunker down and sit by the fire reading books and sleeping in a little longer. We want the comforts of home and peace. We want long snuggles with our loved ones! However, with all the extras i…
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Photography + Videography 101 | Get started w/ these TIME + MONEY SAVING SEARCH TIPS!
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Get started finding your perfect wedding photography team with the TIME + MONEY SAVING RESEARCH TIPS featured in today's show! These are my top photography / videography search guidelines and are the perfect place to start ... But you’ll quickly discover that there’s so much more that goes into finding your perfect photographer: Knowing intuitively…
The pressure + hype behind discovering your dream WEDDING VENUE is very real. In my professional opinion, your wedding venue is the most important strategic decision you'll make in the entire wedding planning process. Why is your venue such a big deal? Multiple other wedding decisions are interdependent on the venue you choose. Once you solidify th…
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Ep 66: Do This When Your Monkey Brain Is On Over-Drive
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This week we continue the conversation about fear and love. How do we let love lead when fear is the overwhelming emotion? How do you calm the animal brain so you can relax and take action from love?The truth is fear rises in many situations - whether it’s actual danger, perceived danger, or even the fear of judgment. So you need a process to take …
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Maximizing Your Day at a WEDDING FAIR / BRIDAL EXPO
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Would you volunteer to host Thanksgiving for 40 people and then rush out to the store with no menu planned & no shopping list? No way! You’d sit down and plan out a menu of app's & drinks, look up some recipes, and then make a detailed list of exactly what you need to buy. So why on earth would you head out to a WEDDING FAIR / BRIDAL EXPO with abso…
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Ep 65: Almost Empty Nesters and The Drive To Protect
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In today's episode, I get personal and record on the fly in my car. I feel like for the past 6 months our family life has been in constant change. So much newness and change and wonder. And with change can come fear. So what do we do with fear? Is it helpful? Is it necessary? Or is there a balance to bring in .... with Love and Trust? Tune into tod…
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Unique Ideas For Your BRIDAL / WEDDING SHOWER
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There are countless UNIQUE ways to celebrate your wedding / bridal shower (that don't involve sitting around and playing awkward games with your female friends & relatives!). In this week's episode of the Wedding Planning Podcast, we're giving the "traditional" wedding shower some much-needed updates. Listen in for creative + modern twists that you…
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Smart Tips for Crafting Your Wedding GUEST LIST
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Need a little help decoding the complex, often frustrating process of creating your wedding GUEST LIST? Finalizing who will actually receive a wedding invitation is a process that will likely take some time, revisions, cuts, and LOTS of patience. In this week's featured wedding planning meeting, we’re uncovering the KEY CHECKPOINTS to crafting a gu…
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Ep 64: Feeling Apathetic In Your Relationship
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Are you feeling numb about your relationship? Maybe you’re apathetic about creating a connection with your partner… maybe you’d rather be alone than have a date night. Most long-term couples feel a little apathy during different phases of their relationship.Sometimes our brain just wants to take a break because we’ve got a lot going on! And sometim…
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Free Workshop! Hiring a WEDDING PLANNER / Day of Coordinator
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"The more care & intention you put into your wedding plans throughout your engagement, the richer your wedding celebration & life beyond will be." Should you hire a WEDDING PLANNER / Day of Coodinator? In today's workshop-style meeting, we’re going to review a list of critical guidelines to keep in mind as you tackle this very important part of you…
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5 Simple Steps to a Rock Solid WEDDING BUDGET
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Today's workshop-style meeting is designed to magically make possible all the wedding things that are most important to you, regardless of how much money you have in the budget. Sounds amazing, right??? This is not your average wedding budget conversation. There are no percentage breakdowns on how much you "should" spend on what, no "average cost" …
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Ep 63: How Perimenopause & Menopause Affect Moods & Relationships w/ Candy Wright
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Low energy, intense cravings, mood swings, waking up in the middle of the night - they’re all symptoms of hormones shifting! It can be enough to cause you to question everything in life! When you reach your 40’s and 50’s (and sometimes even earlier), you start to notice a difference in how you feel. Is there anything you can do about it? What does …
The theme of this week's show is COMPOROMISE. We're exploring the importance of being on the same page with respect to finances, how you spend your free time, and of course, the ability to COMPROMISE - whether it's about your honeymoon or your wedding guest list. Tune in for so much more! Thank you again to everyone who was in touch with the show t…
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Ep 62: Resolving Conflict in Neurodivergent Relationships
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When one or more partners in a relationship are neurodivergent, it can add unique challenges to a marriage. Neurodiversity refers to a variation in how one’s neurology (their brain and nervous system) operate. It includes autism, ADHD, OCD, sensory processing difficulties, and other brain variations. This means your brain (or your partner's brain) …
RE: wedding flowers, if you’re feeling ... Sticker shock from that $2500 florist quote, Having anxiety thinking about taking the DIY route, Or maybe even starting to wonder if flowers are actually necessary at all … Not to worry - you’ve got options when it comes to your wedding flowers, and we’re going to explore them all in this episode of the We…
We live in an information age. There are tons of books, classes, and programs that guide us with great advice - advice we try hard to listen to. But when your brain avoids the discomfort of change or is met with confusion, you don’t implement the great advice you've learned. This is normal. Don’t beat yourself up for one more day about it! You just…
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"We Ditched the Wedding Traditions" | Planning & Wedding Day Recap w/ Emma, Hilton Lake Las Vegas
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"We Ditched the Traditions & Made Our Wedding Truly Personal" - Emma, February 2022 Bride This week on the Wedding Planning Podcast, meet special guest Emma (& Drew) who’s here to share the highlights, unique elements, and planning challenges from their beautiful wedding celebration at Hilton Lake Las Vegas in February 2022. In this special episode…
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Ep 60: Asking The Right Questions For Relationship Growth
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On this episode of Joyful Love, I talk about asking the right questions to get better results in your life and relationships. Our brains want to focus on the negative, so it's natural to think there are problems where there are not. When we focus on the wrong issue, it distracts us from making the changes we do need to make. In this episode, I shar…
If your personal self-concept is low it's going to show up in every area of life. Low self-concept can make you feel shame if others compliment you or do something nice for you. It can hold you back from genuine connection in your relationships. And it will prevent you from creating a life that you love living. So it's time to raise your self-conce…
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When Trying to "Save" Money on Your Wedding Totally Backfires ...
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Today we’re going to chat about a handful of ways when trying to "save" money on your wedding can totally BACKFIRE. 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! You’re no…
