Stop! Before You Start Planning, Know This... Spotlight Guest: Stephanie Meiser, Virtual Planner

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06/29/20 • 64 min

*Launch Week Giveaway winner announced at the end of this episode!* Kenny & Julie sit down with VIRTUAL wedding planner Stephanie Meiser of Along Came Stephanie to discuss how hiring a virtual planner BEFORE you begin planning anything else might actually be the best move to save your sanity. Even if you already know you want to hire a full onsite planner to handle everything, listen to this one, we promise it'll be worth it. Links We Love: Italy Elopement Film Italy Behind the Scenes Film Stephanie's Website Stephanie's Instagram

Episode Breakdown:

1:40 - About Stephanie

2:37 - How do you help couples?

5:48 - Do you plan everything?

7:47 - Stephanie’s recommendation on where to begin

11:08 - Virtual vs. Traditional wedding planner

13:07 - Style Guides

15:44 - Destination Weddings

17:03 - Italy adventure tour/elopement??

23:34 - Why are you so cool?

27:05 - Intimate Destination Weddings

29:30 - Navigating the destination drama

38:40 - What is it like to work with you?

51:22 - Recap Find us on social: @nowyoureengaged @kennethcooperfilms @julieocchinoluxury

Episode Breakdown:

1:40 - About Stephanie

2:37 - How do you help couples?

5:48 - Do you plan everything?

7:47 - Stephanie’s recommendation on where to begin

11:08 - Virtual vs. Traditional wedding planner

13:07 - Style Guides

15:44 - Destination Weddings

17:03 - Italy adventure tour/elopement??

23:34 - Why are you so cool?

27:05 - Intimate Destination Weddings

29:30 - Navigating the destination drama

38:40 - What is it like to work with you?

51:22 - Recap Find us on social: @nowyoureengaged @kennethcooperfilms @julieocchinoluxury

Previous Episode

Are We Crazy If We Just Elope? Spotlight Guest: Officiant Claudia Meyer

Julie & Kenny interview Officiant Claudia Meyer about all things elopements! Wedding ceremonies are trending smaller and smaller, with bigger receptions at a later date. Links We Love: Simply Unforgettable Elopements Instagram Claudia's Website

Episode Breakdown: 5:20 - Officiant & Coaching Services

8:45 - Do you help couples write their vows?

10:30 - Where should you begin your officiant search?

14:06 - Should we hire a friend to do it?

18:20 - Why consider an elopement?

19:47 - Could we just marry ourselves?

21:37 - State by state elopement laws

23:37 - Cost effective?

25:43 - Industry Drama: Elopement or Micro Wedding?

27:27 - Elopements during Coronavirus?

35:15 - What vendors do you need at your elopement?

42:53 - What is it like to work with you?

52:31 - Red ink voids your marriage license?

Find us on social: @nowyoureengaged @kennethcooperfilms @julieocchinoluxury

Quotes: “Elopements take an entire wedding and bring it down to the most essential parts, which are what you decide to include as a couple”

Next Episode

How To Look Flawless in 90% of Your Wedding Photos

Julie interviews Kenny on how to make sure you look flawless in 90% of your wedding photos, and why 90%? Kenny walks us through finding your side, parting your hair, and some simple tips to make sure you pose in the most flattering way on your wedding day. Also Julie may have stuffed sushi in her napkin? What?

LINKS WE LOVE:

Travel Slippers: allbirds

EPISODE BREAKDOWN

4:34 - Where’s the other 10%?

6:02 - Secret Zoom meeting beauty tip

8:10 - How to find your “side”

16:04 - Does a middle part make my face skinnier?

19:48 - That S-Curvvvve

23:17 - Why do celebs look so good in mags?

32:20 - How to sit for a flattering look

40:01 - NOTHING looks better than this...

45:50 - Bonus Question for Kenny