Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

Text the Wedding Planning HotlineIn this episode, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about wedding budgeting with my guest Renee Sabo of Urban Soiree. HIGHLIGHTS FOR EPISODE 72: Meet Renee Sabo [04:07]How do couples build a realistic budget for their wedding? [07:56]What should a well-rounded wedding budget include? [10:30]What items should couples wait to book? [18:04]Advice for when family members contribute to wedding expenses. [20:05]How can couples get accurate estimates for wedding expenses? [26:25]How often should a couple update their budget? [28:45]Best practices tracking vendor payments. [30:17]This or That! [37:48]Connect with Renée Sabo of Urban SoiréeInstagram: @urban_soireeOnline: https://www.urbansoireeboston.comLinks Mentioned in the EpisodeWedding Budget Bundle - Use code PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% OFF your entire purchaseFor the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/72Connect with the show!📞 Leave us a Voicemail: (585) 210-9485 (New number!) IG: @asktheplannerpodcastTikTok: @asktheplannerpodcast💻: http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/💌: asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com

Text the Wedding Planning HotlineHappy Halloween! Today’s episode is a special Halloween edition. I’m sharing wedding HORROR stories - from real weddings. Not only are they going to make you cringe and be happy you weren’t there, but we’re also going to give you some tips to make sure you avoid this at your wedding.EPISODE [71] HIGHLIGHTS: The candles that almost caused a fire. (Horror Story #1) [3:40]The bus that never came. (Horror Story #2)  [11:15]The Flood. (Horror Story #1) [19:02]Review of the day! [28:27]LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODELeave a voicemail on our wedding planning hotline! (585) 210-3467ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop @AskthePlannerPodcast on InstagramBook a 90-minute Clarity Call to get wedding planning help specific to your unique situationTHANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS!Proven Skincare  and enter the code DESIREE to get $20 off your first order!For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/71Connect with the show!📞 Leave us a Voicemail: (585) 210-9485 (New number!) IG: @asktheplannerpodcastTikTok: @asktheplannerpodcast💻: http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/💌: asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com

Text the Wedding Planning HotlineNow that Season 3 is here, I know we may have some new listeners, so I wanted to revisit a topic that is arguably one of the most important elements when planning your wedding - Picking your wedding Venue.In this episode,  I’m joined by Courtney and Dana of Anthem House, a team of planners with a combined experience of 50+ years based in North Carolina. They have partnered together to give their clients an all- inclusive, luxury planning experience. Their passions lie in the intentional details of their clients' day, seamless logistics, and meaningful connections. Their team approach allows them to be uniquely creative, efficient, and harmonious throughout all aspects of the planning process.HIGHLIGHTS FOR EPISODE 70:Meet Courtney and Dana [03:08]What our listeners need to know as they search for their dream wedding venue. [07:30]What’s your opinion on when should couples select the venue versus the wedding planner? [10:12]What advice would you give to our listeners who are venue shopping right now? [11:47]Do you think there are any red flags couples should look out for selecting their venues? [14:30]When considering budget, how should they balance cost versus aesthetics? [18:44]Are there additional fees that you always ask about or think about when reviewing a contract that may not be listed in the contract that couples should be aware of? [22:30]Is there anything else that you wanted to add that we haven’t touched on when it comes to wedding venue search before we start to wrap up? [26:27]If you could give our listeners one piece of advice or surprising detail that they’re probably not thinking about, what would it be? [28:38]This or That! [31:10]Thank you to our podcast sponsors! Visit the Ask the Planner Wedding Planning Template ShopPlanner's Playbook - Use my unique link so you can skip the waitlist and join ANY TIME!For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/70Connect with the show!📞 Leave us a Voicemail: (585) 210-9485 (New number!) IG: @asktheplannerpodcastTikTok: @asktheplannerpodcast💻: http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/💌: asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com

Text the Wedding Planning HotlineIn today’s episode, I’m covering 6 must-have details for your wedding website - including tips from what I often see missed. Your wedding invitations, and by extension your wedding website, is one of your guests’ first impressions into your heirloom occasion - your wedding day - so it’s worth a little extra effort to get just right. At least, that’s my opinion as a wedding planner!Whether you are newly engaged or near the end getting ready to mail your invitations, I’m going to break down everything you need to include on your wedding website to ensure a flawless experience for your guests from the second they type your URL into their browser.EPISODE [69] HIGHLIGHTS: The logistics - wedding date, time and location [05:10]Travel information to get to your destination and/or wedding venue [06:28]Itinerary for the weekend[08:25]Contact info for any follow-up questions [09:30]Clear guidelines as to whether it’s a kid friendly affair or not [10:38]Any insider information helpful for first-timers to the venue or destination. [12:28]Episode recap [14:56]Review of the day! [17:05]Thank you to our podcast sponsors! Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop Planner's Playbook - Use my unique link so you can skip the waitlist and join ANY TIME! For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/69Connect with the show!📞 Leave us a Voicemail: (585) 210-9485 (New number!) IG: @asktheplannerpodcastTikTok: @asktheplannerpodcast💻: http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/💌: asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com

Text the Wedding Planning HotlineI am tackling the question: Should you plan your wedding for 2023 or 2024? If you are feeling panicked and that you have to book your wedding vendors right away OR you feel like you want to just wait until 2024 to make sure you don’t have to stress, this post is for you.Whether you’re newly engaged or have been engaged a while, I’m going to share with you exactly which vendors you should book first, and what a realistic timeline looks like for weddings in 2023. There has been a lot of uncertainty and a LOT of noise over the past couple of years so hopefully, I can set the record straight and make jumping into the post-COVID world of weddings a little more exciting and less intimidating.EPISODE [68] HIGHLIGHTS: To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below: The podcast got a facelift! Let us know what you think of the changes in your Apple Podcast review. [05:30]Waiting for 2024 will lead to greater planning anxiety and procrastination [10:10]Vendors may not be available for a date in 2024 until much later [12:45]Increased pricing or fees for 2024 [14:50]What should your planning timeline look like if you pick a date in 2023 or 2024 [18:30]You have time to plan but not too much time to plan if you pick a 2023 date [19:40]Make a budget and put together your guest list / guest count! [20:10]Hire a wedding planner! [20:45]2024 couples will be lower on the priority list for vendors [22:10]What order should you book vendors [22:35]Episode recap [25:11]Review of the day! [26:40]Thank you to our podcast sponsors! Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop Planner's Playbook - Use my unique link so you can skip the waitlist and join ANY TIME! For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/68Connect with the show!📞 Leave us a Voicemail: (585) 210-9485 (New number!) IG: @asktheplannerpodcastTikTok: @asktheplannerpodcast💻: http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/💌: asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com

Text the Wedding Planning HotlineBe sure to tune in this October for the ✨ new and improved ✨ season of Ask the Planner Podcast! Connect with the show!📞 Leave us a Voicemail: (585) 210-9485 (New number!) IG: @asktheplannerpodcastTikTok: @asktheplannerpodcast💻: http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/💌: asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com

Text the Wedding Planning HotlineOne of the biggest requests for episode topics was design tips, so in today’s episode, I’m going to give you the top 5 tools I use to put together the color story of a wedding design. So if you’re engaged and want to uplevel your wedding design, or your a wedding planner wondering how I put together the beautiful color palettes in my wedding designs, today’s episode, which is the final episode of season 2, is for you!EPISODE [67] HIGHLIGHTS:  Wedding Color Palettes To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below: Life update! [9:15]Choosing your dominant colors [11:02]Choosing your complimentary colors [12:32]Colors in Nature [14:05]Design Seeds [16:32]Paint Chips and Color Palettes [18:43] Interior Decorating Trends [19:51]Encycolorpedia [10:39]Season 1 Top 5 Episodes [22:48] Season 2 Top 5 Episodes [26:14]Review of the Day! [32:39]Thank you to our podcast sponsors! LoveStream - Get 10% off ANY virtual wedding package with my code Ask10!Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop Planner's Playbook - Use my unique link so you can skip the waitlist and join ANY TIME! For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/67Connect with the show!📞 Leave us a Voicemail: (585) 210-9485 (New number!) IG: @asktheplannerpodcastTikTok: @asktheplannerpodcast💻: http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/💌: asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com

Text the Wedding Planning HotlineElopements, Courthouse ceremonies, or intimate weddings while may not be the most traditional route, can be a GREAT option for those who want to keep their celebration small.  Plus,  let's face it, big wedding celebrations are simply not for everyone.  Smaller weddings can have a ton of perks that can make your ceremony all the more meaningful. At the end of the day, your wedding day should be about YOU.  If you are leaning towards having a smaller or more untraditional ceremony, you may be wondering...How do I decide who to invite if I keep my wedding small? What are some intimate wedding must - haves? How do I know if intimate weddings are right for me? What are the perks of having an intimate weddingIf today is your first time visiting Verve Event Co., welcome! My name is Desiree Adams and I am a wedding planner from upstate NY.  Through my blog and podcast, Ask the Planner, I am determined to share all my tips and tricks I have gathered from being in the industry, to help YOU all plan your dream weddings. For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/66Connect with the show!📞 Leave us a Voicemail: (585) 210-9485 (New number!) IG: @asktheplannerpodcastTikTok: @asktheplannerpodcast💻: http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/💌: asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com

Text the Wedding Planning HotlineToday is another blog sharing with you some of my signature wedding cocktails for every season. Plus, these are all from real life couples weddings that can attest to these crowd pleasing beverages…EPISODE [65] HIGHLIGHTS:  Signature CocktailsTo fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below: Life update! [06:15]What makes a cocktail seasonal? [10:11]Personalized Spring Cocktails [11:32]Summer Recipes [14:02]Fall Recipes [16:02]Winter Recipes [18:44]Episode Wrap up! [21:41]Review of the Day [23:52]Thank you to our podcast sponsors! LoveStream - Get 10% off ANY virtual wedding package with my code Ask10!Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop Planner's Playbook - Use my unique link so you can skip the waitlist and join ANY TIME! For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/65Connect with the show!📞 Leave us a Voicemail: (585) 210-9485 (New number!) IG: @asktheplannerpodcastTikTok: @asktheplannerpodcast💻: http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/💌: asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com

Text the Wedding Planning HotlineEPISODE 64 HIGHLIGHTS:  What the Heck Does a Wedding Planner Do at the Wedding?To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below: Personal Update - Cocktails! [8:14]Day before wedding [09:30]Friday morning  [09:56]Cocktail hour [13:09]Day of Wedding [17:15]Ceremony [32:54]Aftermath of the wedding [45:55]Episode recap [53:21]Review of the day [55:19]Thank you to our podcast sponsors! LoveStream - Get 10% off ANY virtual wedding package with my code Ask10!Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop Planner's Playbook - Use my unique link so you can skip the waitlist and join ANY TIME! For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/64Connect with the show!📞 Leave us a Voicemail: (585) 210-9485 (New number!) IG: @asktheplannerpodcastTikTok: @asktheplannerpodcast💻: http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/💌: asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com