Inclusively Yours - A Wedding Planning Podcast

Knowing what red flags to look out for when hiring your wedding vendors can save you a lot of time, stress, and perhaps even in some cases, money.  Wedding planner Keith Willard is sharing a ton of red flags to be on the lookout for as you start connecting with vendors. Plus, tips on how to handle should those red flags appear after you're already under contract. Guest Info: keithwillardevents.com @keithwillard Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast  Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine

Tipping your wedding vendors may not be at the forefront of your mind, but you also don't want to be running to an ATM the morning of your wedding. To help you plan ahead, we're breaking down tipping etiquette and expectations with event planner Jamie Chang of Mango Muse Events. She's sharing a really simple formula for how exactly much to tip, and to whom, in today's episode.  Guest Info: mangomuseevents.com @mangomuseevents Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast  Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine  

Today's conversation is a really fun one -- it's all about branding your wedding.  I know what you're thinking ... no, branding isn't just for businesses.  Our guest is Connor Storch, the CEO of Co Story, a creative agency that specializes in branding celebrations. Connor is sharing about how you can create your own unique brand from your love story ... and yes, everyone has a brand. So let's find yours! Guest Info: storywithco.com @storywith.co Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast  Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine    

When we think of wedding ceremony traditions, so much of it is rooted in these religious and or hetero- driven rituals. But doesn't have to be. On today's episode, we're talking with inner spiritual expert Maureen Cotton and exploring ways to make your ceremony be filled with these beautiful rituals that speak to your love story. No religion or gender required -- unless, of course, you want it to! This episode will inspire you to be intentional with your ceremony script. Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-crafting-a-wedding-ceremony Guest Info: @maureencottonceremonies thesoulfulwedding.com Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast  Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine

The venue decision is a big one, both financially and aesthetically, and today we're giving you a crash course in venue hunting from experts Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell from Hustle & Gather.  We're discussing questions you should be asking venues, red flags to look out for, and so much more. If you haven't yet found the perfect spot to say "I do," make sure you tune in! Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-wedding-venue Guest Info: @hustleandgather @thebradfordnc hustleandgather.com Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast  Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine

Luxury is an art form, especially luxury in the wedding world. And today's guest is a master of it. But what is considered luxury? Is it the budget, the style we're defining it in today's episode with award-winning event planner, Brian Green, and the answers may surprise you. Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-what-is-a-luxury-wedding Guest Info: @bybriangreen bybriangreen.com Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast  Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine

If you've spent even a minute planning your wedding, you've probably realized just how heteronormative the wedding industry is. Seeing a need for accessible assistance for LGBTQ+ couples planning their wedding, wedding planner, Cathy O'Connell launched a new service that helps guide couples through learning modules, webinars and more. I am so excited to share more about this new planning tool with you guys.  USE CODE: INCLUSIVELYYOURS for 10% off Inclusive Wedding Planning services! Transcript: loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-lgbtq-wedding-planning-resource Guest Info: inclusiveweddingplanning.com @inclusiveweddingplanning Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine

Weddings can cost a lot of money if you're not making careful decisions around your budget. In fact, 74% of couples turn to high interest credit cards to help pay for their wedding. Yikes.   Today's guest is Anya Winnika who recently launched a payments platform that allows wedding pros to better work with our couples on a financial level and make that payment process much easier to swallow.  Guest Info:  @maroowedding maroo.us Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine  

The "Pinterest perfect wedding." What does that even mean? And is it even a good thing? How do you not fall down the rabbit hole of other people's ideas, and ensure that your wedding is authentically you? The information that our guest, Pinterest guru Julianne Smith, is sharing today is definitely worth pinning onto those advice boards.  Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-realities-of-a-pinterest-wedding Guest Info:  @gartergirl thegartergirl.com Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine

The Netflix series period drama Bridgerton has swept the wedding world, lending inspiration in floral design, tabletop, music and more.  If your ideal wedding is a Bridgerton Ball, consider this your invitation. I chat with top wedding planner and designer Tara Fay of Tara Fay Events to find out how to make Bridgerton a reality for your wedding day (even if you're on a tight budget!).  Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-bridgerton-wedding-trends Guest Info:  @tarafayevents https://tarafay.ie/ Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine

If you're dreaming of a destination wedding, whether it's on a beach in Puerto Rico, at a romantic French chateau, or on a mountaintop in Aspen, this week's guest is sharing a goldmine of advice for you.  Learn the ins and outs of planning a destination wedding from top destination events planner Fallon Carter, from the fun parts (picking a location!) to the logistics.  Guest info: http://falloncarterevents.com/ @falloncarterevents Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-destination-wedding-planning Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Buy the wedding magazine

Bridal Fashion Week in New York City just wrapped, and we're chatting with The Knot's Senior Fashion Editor Shelley Brown about the trends we spotted, the collections we loved, and up-and-coming designers that we are obsessed with.  This episode will give you an insider's look at what is Bridal Fashion Week. Spoiler alert: it's not all Champagne and tulle.  For transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-hot-off-the-runways-of-bridal-fashion-week SOCIAL @theknot @shelley_brown_ @LoveIncMag Featured Up-and-Coming Designers: @houghtonnyc @nadiamanjarrez Head to loveincmag.com for more inclusive wedding planning ideas, advice and inspiration. 

Your wedding photographer is going to be one of the most important decisions you'll make for your wedding day -- after all, it's the photos that live on forever. No pressure, right? But when it comes to wedding photography, unless you know what you're looking for, finding the right photographer can feel extremely challenging and overwhelming. Which is why we're chatting with wedding photographer, Jenny DeMarco, to help us break it down for you -- photography shooting and editing styles, top questions to ask, and more.  Guest Info:  Website: jennydemarco.com Instagram: @jennydemarco More from Love Inc.: Buy the magazine Follow us on Instagram Read the blog

Time to do the heart work for your wedding! Did you know that we all have our own emotional style? And it plays a really important role in how not only we plan our wedding, but how we communicate our wedding day vision and expectations to our partner and vendors. I chatted with Leah Weinberg, wedding planner at Color Pop Events and author of The Wedding Roller Coaster. We dive into all the feels, from conversations you and your partner need to be having, to how to handle family altercations and how (and exactly what) you should be communicating with your wedding pro team. Guest Info:  Website: colorpopevents.com Book: The Wedding Roller Coaster Instagram: @colorpopevents More from Love Inc.: Buy the magazine Follow us on Instagram Read the blog

Did you know that you can make a social impact with your wedding? There are so many ways to be intentional during your wedding planning process, from your registry, to selecting your vendor team, even the materials that you use. Husband-and-wife wedding photography team Kate and John Neal of Kate Neal Photography were so inspired by  stories of wedding pros helping their clients make these efforts that they launched The Giving Party Podcast, where they interview industry pros who do just that. So we interviewed them to pick their brain on everything that they've learned! Guest Info:  Website: katenealphotography.com Podcast: The Giving Party Instagram: @katenealphotography Give-back pros mentioned in this episode: Jose Rolon Events, Ceci New York, Forget Me Knot Flowers, Garbage Goddess, Pinch Food Design, Crystal Lily Photography, Beth Helmstetter Events, Hushed Commotion, Oh Niki Occasions More from Love Inc.: Buy the magazine Follow us on Instagram Read the blog

While you may most often find yourself falling down that viral challenge rabbit hole, did you realize that TikTok is actually a gold mine for wedding ideas and inspiration? We are discussing all the ways that you can use the platform. From finding vendors, bookmarking DIY videos - even touring some of your favorite venues. After tuning in to this episode with special guest Phil Van Nostrand, you'll be mastering the art of TikTok wedding planning.  And be sure to follow us on TikTok @LoveIncMag! Guest Info:  Website: phllipvn.com Instagram: @phillipvnweddings TikTok: @phillipvn TikTok accounts mentioned in this episode: @gowneyedgirl, @kristyrice, @tylerspeier, @nycgaydad More from Love Inc.: Buy the magazine Follow us on Instagram Read the blog

A wedding planner can save so much sanity, but finding the best one for your event is a delicate balance of budget, personality and style, so we've asked Boston-based wedding planner Renée Sabo of Urban Soirée to share tips on finding the best wedding planner for your event. Guest Info: Website: urbansoireeboston.com Instagram: @urban_soiree More from Love Inc.: Buy the magazine Follow us on Instagram Read the blog

The topic we're addressing today is a topic that may be at the forefront of conversation in our current landscape but it's obviously been a longstanding issue. We're talking about racism, and the racial bias that occurs in the wedding industry, with award-winning floral designer Bron Hansboro. We'll go over how you, as the couple, can be anti-racist with your wedding planning choices such as your venue choice, vendor lists and registries.  Anti-Racism Non-Profits to Support: NAACP Color of Change National CARES Mentoring Movement Guest Info: Website: theflowerguybron.com; ethosforus.com Instagram: @theflowerguybron More from Love Inc.: Buy the magazine Follow us on Instagram Read the blog

You've no doubt spent months pinning other people's weddings. But now you're married, and you've had your wedding. Have you ever thought about having your celebration featured?  Wedding publications like Love Inc. are submitted hundreds of weddings a month. And as editors, we have to sift through all of those amazing love stories to pick which ones we feel are best for our audiences. So how can you make sure your wedding gets picked up?  There's definitely a science to it, and we're chatting with Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting who is an expert in the world of submissions.  And don't forget to check out her Submissions Bundle, created just for couples to help guide, and use coupon code INCLUSIVELYYOURS for $20 off! Guest Info: Website: ofdconsulting.com; submitwedding.com Instagram: @ofdconsulting More from Love Inc.: Buy the magazine Follow us on Instagram Read the blog

We're diving into the traditions of wedding stationery - both the good, and the bad - and how you can adapt yours to make sure all of your guests feel valued. From pronouns to proper titles, and even some tips on where you can open up that inclusive communication in an organic manner - this is an episode you won't want to miss with our guest Jordan Kentris, stationer at A Good Day. Guest Info: Website: agoodayinc.com Instagram: @agooddayinc More from Love Inc.: Buy the magazine Follow us on Instagram Read the blog