Girls Night #60: Wedding Planning Tips and Advice for the Overwhelmed Bride-to-be

 
 
We’re talking about making a guest list, creating a budget, dealing with difficult family members, and finding creative ways to incorporate your loved ones into your big day.
 

IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • What to think about before you start wedding planning

  • Where to start with wedding planning and what tasks to tackle first

  • How to handle the wedding budget

  • The things that are really worth paying for (things you shouldn’t skimp on), and the places where you can cut some cost

  • Tips on handling the guest list

  • How to handle some of the family tension that comes up with weddings

  • How to keep ourselves from trying to compete and compare with something that isn’t necessarily realistic (Pinterest boards)

  • How to savor the moment on your wedding day

 

(You can also listen right here!👇)

 

ABOUT THIS EPISODE


Hey Friends! Welcome to Girls' Night!

Our guest for today’s episode is my new friend Jennae Saltzman. Jennae is the owner of Blush & Whim Wedding Planning + Event Design based in Minneapolis, MN. She’s here to teach us all the insider tips and tricks for planning your wedding. I am so excited for y’all to hear from her!

I know that so many of you are newly engaged or thinking about engagement and that’s why I wanted to do an episode all about wedding planning. Today, Jennae shares practical tips on how to set your wedding planning process up for success. We’re talking about making a guest list, creating a budget, dealing with difficult family members, finding creative ways to incorporate your loved ones into your big day and so much more! Man, I wish I had this episode back when I was planning my wedding.

For those of you who are planning a wedding right now, I pray this episode can be practical, helpful and reassuring for you. Jennae and I know first hand how stressful wedding planning can be, but we are here to come alongside you as your big sisters and girlfriends and cheer you on through the entire process!



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We’re talking about making a guest list, creating a budget, dealing with difficult family members, and finding creative ways to incorporate your loved ones into your big day.


LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

Steph’s book, The Lipstick Gospel (here’s a paperback copy and here’s a free digital download!)

Jennae's Online Wedding Planning Course: Petite Wedding Planner

Jennae's Wedding Planning Company: Blush and Whim

First two priorities in wedding planning:

+ Guest List

+ Creating a budget

Statistic: 40 - 50% of your budget will go toward the reception/venue

Wedding details to splurge on:

+ Photography

+ Entertainment (DJ, Band)

+ Ceremony

Wedding details to save on:

+ Florals

+ Decorations

+ Alcohol

Tips on how to savor the day:

Hire a day-of coordinator

Take time to tuck away with your new husband on the day-of

CONNECT WITH JENNAE

Facebook // Website // Instagram


CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE

Facebook // Bookstore // Instagram


WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS!

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WHILE WE’RE ON THE SUBJECT

here’s another resource I know you’ll love!

 
 
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Every Single Moment

A 100-day prayer journal to help you savor the present and prepare for the future!

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