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

Text the Wedding Planning HotlineToday we’re discussing a topic that’s usually not talked about until it’s too late: Wedding or Romance Scams.Yes, there are obvious signs of a scammer. For example, someone asking you to wire them money without a contract or someone emailing you out of the blue from a sketchy email. But oftentimes these individuals are much craftier and you have no idea of the scam until it’s too late!  Wedding and romance scams occur often because couples are preoccupied with daily life ON TOP of trying to plan a wedding. This makes them a prime target for a scam.There’s a lot of money to be spent in the wedding industry, and it’s important to be aware of those who may try to take advantage of that.  If you're reading this post, you might be wondering:What are signs of a wedding scammer?How can I protect my assets while planning a wedding? Why do scammers target engaged couples?How do romance scams happen?Wedding and romance scams happen all the time. There's a scammer for every person out there. So make sure you protect yourself by following the advice in today's podcast.Thank You To Our Sponsors!Visit the Ask the Planner Wedding Planning Template ShopLoveStream - Get 10% off your virtual wedding package with my code Ask10!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/60Connect 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 HotlineWedding season is upon us and if you’re starting to think about what supplies and last-minute items you’re going to need for your actual wedding day, this post is for you. Today, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes peek at my day-of wedding emergency kit. It might be a little weird, but I really love my supply kit. It's been a lifesaver at so many weddings, and I'm so excited to do an in-depth walkthrough today with you! EPISODE 59 HIGHLIGHTS: Day of Wedding Emergency KitTo fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below: Exciting Life update! [7:30]Supply Kit Origin [11:49]Cutting Supplies [15:13]Tape and Adhesives[16:49]Cleaning Necessities [18:02]Jewelry + Miscellaneous Goodies  [19:44]Office Supplies [24:19]Review of the Day [29:45]Thank You To Our Sponsors!Visit the Ask the Planner Wedding Planning Template ShopLoveStream - Get 10% off your virtual wedding package with my code Ask10!Planner's Playbook - Use my unique link so you can skip the wait list and join ANY TIME! For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/59Connect 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 we’re talking about how to make your wedding more sustainable, and environmentally friendly.  Being eco-friendly is becoming more and more important for couples and consumers.  Especially with the most recent push for conservation efforts, it’s so important to be mindful of the greener alternatives made available.  If you're looking to get started on your green wedding, you may have questions such as:How can I implement sustainable practices in my wedding?Is there a difference between eco-friendly vs. sustainable? How can I find eco-friendly wedding vendors?Can being sustainable be cost effective?At a pivotal point for climate and biodiversity, it is more important now than ever for people to do their part.  So, keep reading for expert tips on easy changes to make for a more eco-friendly wedding.  Links Mentioned in the Episode: The Nature ConservancyWedding Vendor Email Templates and Interview Questions GuideConnect with The Nature ConservancyInstagram: @nature_orgOnline: www.preserve.nature.orgFacebook: @TheNatureConservancyThank you to our podcast sponsors! Visit the Ask the Planner Wedding Planning Template ShopLoveStream - Get 10% off your virtual wedding package with my code Ask10!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/58Connect 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 HotlineThere is SO MUCH that you need to keep in mind at your wedding tasting. Not just choosing what food you like best.  You also have to be aware of other factors like the allergies and dietary restrictions of your guests. An average wedding will includeShow flow/ the pacing, the order of events, etc. Hors D'oeuvres (pick 3-5, depending on contract and pricing)Salad (pick 1)Entrée (pick 1)​​Wine TastingCake and DessertsTable SettingDuring the tasting it’s also important to go over the order of events and how service should be paced.  If you are in the process of planning your wedding menu, this blog post is for you.  Today I will share my best tips on curating a menu and dinner service that will make everyone happy…EPISODE 57 HIGHLIGHTS: 6 Tips for Your Wedding TastingTo fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below: Life Update [6:20]Covering Logistics of Catering [11:45]Picking Hors D'oeuvres [16:50]Dinner Menu [20:11]Wine/Alcohol with Dinner [22:25]The Cake [26:55]Flow of Events [29:20]Advice for Speeches [33:30]Review of the Day! [36:51]Thank you to our podcast sponsors! Visit the Ask the Planner Wedding Planning Template ShopLoveStream - Get 10% off your virtual wedding package with my code Ask10!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/57 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 HotlineToday we’re talking about wedding dress trends for 2022!I’m so excited to talk to you about this today. It’s a really fun topic for brides-to-be, and really anyone who is interested in wedding fashion and trends. If you found this article, you might be asking yourself:What are brides wearing in 2022?Are wedding veils out for 2022?What dresses are in style for 2022?What is the most popular wedding dress style?Yes, this is another wedding trends episode because I love talking about them and one of my most popular blog posts of all time was on 2021 wedding dress trends. So read on to find out everything you need to know about 2022 wedding fashion trends. Here's a summary of our interview:Meet Katie Wadhams of Lovely Bride [10:49]How often do new wedding collections come out? [17:33]How do you decide what gown styles to carry? [19:44]What is the lag time between ordering dresses, to carrying them in the store? [22:50]Wedding trends you are most looking forward to? [26:33]What trends are you hoping will fizzle out? [35:00]Long term changes in the fashion industry due to the pandemic? [4o:21]Shortages in the industry? [44:39]Advice for someone dress shopping? [48:54]What moments give you the most joy and are the most meaningful to you? [52:22]Thank you to our podcast sponsors! Visit the Ask the Planner Wedding Planning Template ShopLoveStream - Get 10% off your virtual wedding package with my code Ask10!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/56Connect 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 we’re interviewing another one of my favorite couples of 2021. And this couple I worked with for two whole years because they postponed their wedding from 2020 to 2021.  They’re a favorite couple of mine because they’re super fun, put their complete trust in me, and totally leaned into what makes them unique and different to truly personalize their day.  If you are looking to customize your wedding, making it unique  and memorable to you, this post is for you.  You may be asking yourselves:Who is the first person to talk to, to begin the wedding planning?How did you chose your color palette? In what ways did you personally customize your day?How did you decide on your location?  Links Mentioned: A Unique and Memorable Destination Wedding Wedding Vendor Email Templates and Interview Questions GuideThank you to our podcast sponsors! Visit the Ask the Planner Wedding Planning Template ShopLoveStream - Get 10% off your virtual wedding package with my code Ask10!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/55Connect 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 HotlineWhen couples plan their weddings, many hope that their day is relaxed and stress-free. Many will say the last thing they want is "wedding drama." However, as a wedding planner, part of my job is to choreograph moments of drama or excitement for your guests on the wedding day. This can be done in many different ways, one of them is with wedding music.In Episode 54, we continue our conversation with Eddie and Caleb, who experienced firsthand the turmoil and drama that comes with wedding planning. From wedding vendors breaking contracts and excluding their wedding planner, to planning a wedding during a pandemic, it seemed like wedding drama followed Eddie and Caleb could not catch a break. Today we hear about this drama and how Caleb and Eddie dealt with it. In addition, to talk about what went wrong, we talk about what went really well, including their choice of wedding music and how it created excitement and the "right" drama on their wedding day.Here's a summary of our interview:Rehearsal dinner troubles [7:33]Why the planner was excluded in the planning process? [12:49]Vendors being stretched thin due to pandemic? [18:10]How the venues reacted to wedding postponement? [25:46]The problems with heteronormative wedding music [36:27]Who takes who's last name? [43:03]Final Thoughts [52:47]One piece of advice to share? [56:15]Thank you to our podcast sponsors! Visit the Ask the Planner Wedding Planning Template ShopLoveStream - Get 10% off your virtual wedding package with my code Ask10!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/54Connect 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 HotlineIt's no secret, with wedding planning can come drama, challenges, and sometimes disappointments.  While I work to help couples plan their wedding as effortlessly as possible, sometimes it's just not that simple! In Part 1, we talk about what it was like to plan a DIY wedding, when they hit their breaking point and decided to hire a planner, and what they originally envisioned for their wedding design.As a gay couple, we also touch on unique issues they encountered while planning a wedding as a gay couple in a heteronormative industry. Throughout our time together, they acted with class and remained positive, and I was eager to share their story with all of you.If you're planning your wedding as a gay couple or if you're a wedding vendor trying to learn how you can make your business more inclusive, you might be wondering: What's it like to plan a wedding as a gay couple?How do you postpone a wedding?  When is the right time to hire a wedding planner? What's a good color palette for a gay wedding?How can you make your wedding business inclusive?Thank you to our podcast sponsors! Visit the Ask the Planner Wedding Planning Template ShopLoveStream - Get 10% off your virtual wedding package with my code Ask10!Planner's Playbook - Use my unique link so you can skip the waitlist and join ANY TIME!For the podcast show notes, visit verveeventco.com/53Connect 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 HotlineWith the seemingly never ending pandemic, more and more couples have had to rethink their wedding plans. Health guidelines,  venue restrictions, and vendor flexibility are all obstacles that make it difficult to book and plan a wedding during this time.  Especially for destination weddings, there is a LOT of hesitation for planning a ceremony this far in advance. As I wrote about in Wedding 2022 Trends, backyard weddings have greatly increased in their popularity. If you want a plan wedding that can happen regardless of COVID guidelines, maybe a backyard wedding is your move!  While hosting can seem daunting, you should ask yourself:Is a backyard wedding possible at my house?How should I prepare to host my wedding? Should we buy our own drinks for guests?Is my yard big enough for a wedding?Keep reading to find out about a real life couples' experience successfully turning their backyard, into a dream wedding venue! Here's a summary of our interview:Meet Pam and Alan Sheldon [7:27]How did you make the decision to change the wedding from South Carolina, to your home? [16:15]What concerns did you have while planning your backyard wedding? [26:13]How much alcohol did you buy for your guests? [31:03]What changes did you have to make to accommodate your backyard wedding?  [43:02]What happened when it rained? [49:56]How was the next day clean up? [56:00]Did you ever regret your decision to move your wedding? [1:04:21]Final thoughts [1:09:39]Links Mentioned in the Episode: Wedding Vendor Email Templates and Interview Questions GuideThank you to our podcast sponsors! Visit the Ask the Planner Wedding Planning Template ShopLoveStream - Get 10% off your virtual wedding package with my code Ask10!Planner's PlaybookFor the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/52 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 HotlineThrough bouquets, boutonnieres, and arrangements, whether your wedding vibe is dramatic and bold, or whimsical and delicate, the floral decor is going to be a major determinant. Perhaps couples don't immediately think about the massive role (and price point) floral decor play in the ambiance of their wedding.   Furthermore, in the era of sustainability and eco-friendly alternatives, it would be ignorant to ignore the wastefulness that comes from wedding flowers, as most are thrown out the next day. SO, couples may be asking themselves:Is there an eco-friendly alternative to for wedding flowers?Are faux floral decorations right for my wedding? How expensive are fresh vs. faux floral decor? What can make faux flowers be more realistic? If you all follow my wedding planning company’s account at Verve Event Co. , you all know I love beautiful floral arrangements. So I’m really excited for today’s conversation with Amanda and Meghan from the Silk Stem Collective. HIGHLIGHTS FOR EPISODE 51: Fresh vs. Faux Florals Here's a summary of our interview:Meet Megan and Amanda of Silk Stem Collective  [7:30]How to create the product of realistic floral decorations? [11:49]How exactly does renting faux florals work? [13:47] Environmental impact of fresh vs faux flowers? [17:00]So, can couples personalize their arrangements for their ceremony's color palette? [20:57]How to source faux florals? [23:41]What factors make faux flower decorations realistic? [30:20]What moments give you the most joy and are the most meaningful to you? [40:22]Links Mentioned in the Episode: Fresh vs. Faux FloralsSilk Stem CollectiveWedding Vendor Email Templates and Interview Questions GuideConnect with Silk Stem CollectiveInstagram: @silkstemcollectiveOnline: www.silkstemcollective.comFacebook: @silkstemcollective.         Thank you to our podcast sponsors! Visit the Ask the Planner Wedding Planning Template ShopThe Planner's PlaybookLoveStream - Get 10% off your virtual wedding package with my code Ask10!For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/51 Connect with the show!📞 Leave us a Voicemail: (585) 210-9485 (New number!) IG: @asktheplannerpodcastTikTok: @asktheplannerpodcast💻: http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/💌: asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com