Wedded: The Wedding Planner Podcast

Congrats—you’ve booked a client! So...what’s next?! We’re giving you the three steps we always follow to help kick things off in the best possible way. From length of contracts to how to name your files so you don’t lose track, we’ve got you covered as always. Bonus: a listener asks about our very first weddings as planners!
Discussed in This Episode:
The Wedded Shop (www.weddedshop.com)
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www.WeddedShop.com
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Tracy Taylor Ward Design
Website: https://www.TracyTaylorWard.com
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Shannon Leahy Events
Website: https://www.ShannonLeahy.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/shannonleahyevents

This week, we’re putting the spotlight on lighting—see what we did there?! From the only lighting color we ever use to explaining what a “pin spot” is, we’re sharing our key info, pet peeves and favorite things when it comes to event lighting. Plus: a listener question about politely declining clients that don’t have the right budget to hire you.
Discussed in This Episode:
The Client Planning Workbook (https://www.weddedshop.com/product-page/client-planning-workbook)
Visit Our Website:
https://www.WeddedPodcast.com
Grab Our Freebies And Planning Tools:
www.WeddedShop.com
Email Us All Of Your Questions and Comments:
[email protected]
Find Us On Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddedpodcast
Read About Our Hosts:
Tracy Taylor Ward Design
Website: https://www.TracyTaylorWard.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracytaylorward
Shannon Leahy Events
Website: https://www.ShannonLeahy.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/shannonleahyevents

Whether you’re looking to cover up a space or create an entirely unique one, we’re sharing our five fave ways to transform a venue. From changing light fixtures and swapping out artwork to making backdrops and replacing furniture, we go over allll the deets. Plus, a listener question about walkie talkies.
Discussed in This Episode:
Shannon’s Before and Afters (https://www.shannonleahy.com/before-after)
Tracy’s Gallery (https://www.tracytaylorward.com/gallery/weddings)
The Plaza New York (https://www.theplazany.com/)
BearCom (https://bearcom.com/)
Visit Our Website:
https://www.WeddedPodcast.com
Grab Our Freebies And Planning Tools:
www.WeddedShop.com
Email Us All Of Your Questions and Comments:
[email protected]
Find Us On Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddedpodcast
Read About Our Hosts:
Tracy Taylor Ward Design
Website: https://www.TracyTaylorWard.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracytaylorward
Shannon Leahy Events
Website: https://www.ShannonLeahy.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/shannonleahyevents

Hope you’re ready to celebrate—it’s our one-year anniversary episode! This week, we’re finally answering our most-asked question: how can planners break into the luxury market? We discuss how we define luxury, the different tiers of luxury weddings, how to use marketing strategies to appeal to the right clients, and what types of research you should invest in to get comfortable with the market. Plus, a listener asks how to communicate with a vendor when they’re doing something they shouldn’t.
BONUS: Listen for an exclusive promo code to save 10% off our new Monthly Planning Checklist!
Discussed in This Episode:
Our NEW Monthly Planning Checklist (https://www.weddedshop.com/)
Aman Resorts (https://www.aman.com/)
Chef Thomas Keller (https://www.thomaskeller.com/biography)
Rizzoli Books (https://www.thomaskeller.com/biography)
Brunello Cuccinelli (https://shop.brunellocucinelli.com)
Shira Savada Consulting (https://www.shiramisu.com/)
Ideaction Consulting (https://www.ideactionconsulting.com/)
Visit Our Website:
https://www.WeddedPodcast.com
Grab Our Freebies And Planning Tools:
www.WeddedShop.com
Email Us All Of Your Questions and Comments:
[email protected]
Find Us On Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddedpodcast
Read About Our Hosts:
Tracy Taylor Ward Design
Website: https://www.TracyTaylorWard.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracytaylorward
Shannon Leahy Events
Website: https://www.ShannonLeahy.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/shannonleahyevents

We’ve been around the wedding planning block. That means we’ve had lots of time to make lots of mistakes—and you get to learn from them! In this episode, we’re discussing our nine biggest client management faux pas. From not setting realistic expectations to failing to ask couples their preferred methods of communication, we’ll save you lots of time and frustration. Plus: a listener question about proposals vs. contracts.
Discussed in This Episode:
Our Episode on Boundaries (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-set-boundaries-as-a-wedding-planner/id1551208110?i=1000536268644)
Client Planning Workbook (https://www.weddedshop.com/product-page/client-planning-workbook)
Visit Our Website:
https://www.WeddedPodcast.com
Grab Our Freebies And Planning Tools:
www.WeddedShop.com
Email Us All Of Your Questions and Comments:
[email protected]
Find Us On Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddedpodcast
Read About Our Hosts:
Tracy Taylor Ward Design
Website: https://www.TracyTaylorWard.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracytaylorward
Shannon Leahy Events
Website: https://www.ShannonLeahy.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/shannonleahyevents