The Wedding Plan
Tyler Speier
Welcome to the Wedding Plan! My name is Tyler Speier. My team and I produce luxurious events across the globe. Being an event planner is one of the great joys of my life, along with being a husband and a daddy. This podcast is a resource for you if you are planning your own wedding or if you are a wedding professional, and are interested in planning advice, etiquette, and real-life examples from our 16-years of wedding planning experience. Whether you feel like you are “in over your head” or “completely on top of it” in your wedding planning journey, all are welcome here.
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Hair & Makeup
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03/11/25 • 19 min
Booking your hair & makeup team: style, professionalism, & personality (2:25)
Hosting hair & makeup for your bridal party (5:30)
Crafting your morning for you (6:55)
Hosting a "Beauty Bar" for guests (9:16)
Touchups (10:30)
Changing your look during wedding day (11:40)
Hair & Makeup trial (12:08)
What if I don’t love my trial? (13:09)
Communicating clearly with your artists (14:18)
Multiple weekend events (16:58)
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Holiday Gifting & Appreciating the Under-Appreciated Vendors
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11/28/23 • 13 min
2:00 Holiday Gifting in the Wedding Industry
2:35 Appreciating the people behind the scenes
5:00 Be intentional about making people feel seen and appreciated
6:26 Consider gifting the crew, not just the face of the company
7:33 How holiday gifting effects (sets the tone for) the rest of the year
9:18 Encouraging positive attitudes and teamwork on wedding days
11:05 Challenge for business owners
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Food & Beverage Part 1
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04/08/25 • 21 min
Amazing service is just as important as delicious food (1:40)
The different styles of dining and how they impact service (4:10)
1. Traditional Plated Meal (7:25)
2. Buffet (10:44)
3. Family Style and French Family Style (12:23)
4. Food Stations (14:23)
Pro Tips (15:54)
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Establishing Boundaries with Clients
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05/28/24 • 28 min
The challenge of setting boundaries with clients (1:40)
- Ways we set boundaries with our clients: (5:20)
1. Have a clear contract (5:45)
2. In-depth communication of contract & boundaries (7:03)
3. Not allowing yourself to constantly be available (10:03)
4. You are the expert (15:05)
5. Respecting and being respected by clients (20:51
- Appreciating vendors with boundaries (24:26)
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The Power of Saying No
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05/14/24 • 28 min
"What you don't do determines what you can do" - Tim Ferris (1:30)
- Saying no to potential clients (4:40)
- Who is your ideal client? (5:38)
- What is your ideal life? (14:45)
- Saying no to business opportunities (17:20)
- Balancing your calendar (21:54 )
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How to Be a Wedding Guest
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04/30/24 • 23 min
1. Say thank you and RSVP (5:10)
2. Only the names on the invitation are invited. Don't ask about plus ones or kids (7:00)
3. Dress appropriately (8:36)
4. Give a gift (10:12)
5. Be on time (11:45)
6. Be present (13:25)
7. Have fun, but don't be sloppy (14:40)
8. Be positive, don't complain (16:00)
9. Say thank you (19:10)
10. The purpose of being there is to love and serve the couple (20:17)
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How to Be a Wedding Host
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04/16/24 • 31 min
The heart behind hosting a wedding (1:50)
- Who is the host? (6:25)
- Involving the host in decision-making (7:30)
- My personal wedding (10:10)
- What does it mean to be a good host? Kindly and Clearly communicate: (10:55)
1. Logistics (13:15)
2. Travel information (16:40)
3. What to wear (19:00)
4. Gift giving (24:50)
5. Religious traditions (27:08)
- Ideas for where to share these details (29:13)
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Building Your Vendor Team
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03/19/24 • 25 min
Core Vendors vs. Design & Production Vendors (3:55)
- Baseline expectations vs. going above and beyond (5:20)
- How to be a good team player: (6:30)
1. Be professional (6:55)
2. Be clear about what you need (8:50)
3. Be organized (10:20)
4. Take ownership (11:35)
5. Be humble (14:05)
6. Giving Credit (17:55)
7. Being generous (19:25)
- Summary (22:45)
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Wedding Plan have?
The Wedding Plan currently has 36 episodes available.
What topics does The Wedding Plan cover?
The podcast is about Event Planning, How To, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on The Wedding Plan?
The episode title 'The Power of Saying No' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Wedding Plan?
The average episode length on The Wedding Plan is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Wedding Plan released?
Episodes of The Wedding Plan are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Wedding Plan?
The first episode of The Wedding Plan was released on Oct 10, 2023.
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