Why do so many wedding business goals fail before the year even gets startedIt’s not because you’re unmotivated or lazy—it’s because most wedding pros skip a crucial step in the goal-setting process. Without it, even the best goals are almost guaranteed to fail.In this episode, I’m diving into the real reason most wedding business goals fall flat and sharing exactly how you can turn that around for 2025. You’ll learn how to break big goals into actionable steps, focus on what actually moves t...
Is your website losing you leads? It’s one of the most frustrating problems wedding pros face. Potential clients land on your site, but they don’t take that next step to inquire or book. What gives?!In this episode, I’m joined by KP and Jessie from Inkpot Creative, experts in branding and web design for creatives who want to stand out. They’re sharing the strategic changes you can make to your website, without a full overhaul, to turn visitors into leads. From updating your portfolio to addin...
Are you finding it hard to book the weddings you really want? In this episode, we’re diving into a simple but powerful marketing shift that will completely change the way you attract and book clients. If you're tired of feeling like your marketing isn't working or you're not standing out, this one’s for you.I'll walk you through something I’ve seen time and time again that’s holding wedding pros back from booking more weddings. This shift is going to make your marketing easier, less frustrati...
Are you feeling stuck trying to grow your wedding business or wondering how to bring in more leads and bookings? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re going behind the scenes with Katie Sautter, a wedding planner who has seen incredible growth in her business over the past year. From booking her first client to securing multiple weddings in just a few weeks, Katie shares her journey of learning how to market her business and create a consistent flow of leads.We’ll talk about the struggles ...
Why should a couple choose to work with you over your competitors?I know that may sound harsh, but it’s a question you need to answer in your marketing if you want to stand out and book more weddings.If couples don’t know why you’re the perfect fit for them, they’ll compare you to your competitors, and that usually results in them comparing you based on price.Many wedding pros are struggling with fewer or less-ideal leads. Maybe you’re dealing with ghosting, price shopping, or hearing “we wen...
Are you frustrated with the constant struggle of chasing low-quality leads from The Knot and WeddingWire? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m chatting with Katherine Hunter, a wedding celebrant who found herself in the same position—spending money on The Knot and WeddingWire and getting ghosted by leads who just weren’t a good fit.But instead of staying stuck in that cycle, Katherine took a bold step. She built her own lead-generating machine that brings in high-quality, perfect-fit client...
Wondering if paying The Knot and WeddingWire will actually get you the leads and bookings you need? You’re definitely not alone. It’s one of the most common questions wedding pros ask me!Most wedding pros I talk to feel the pressure to pay for these platforms just to keep things moving. But let’s be real—does it actually make sense for your business?In this post, I’m going to break down whether these platforms are really worth it, how to figure out if they’re a good fit for your business, and...
How do you showcase your personality in your wedding business without feeling unprofessional? In this episode, I’m joined by Andrea Shah, a website copywriter for wedding pros, to tackle that exact question. We dive into why showing off your personality is key to building trust and connection with potential clients—especially Millennials and Gen Z couples who are all about personal connections with their vendors.Andrea shares practical strategies that help you highlight your unique self in a ...
Why is booking more weddings so hard right now?I hear this question all the time from frustrated wedding professionals. You’re posting on social media, and doing the work, but it still feels like inquiries are trickling in. What gives?The truth is, social media and SEO aren’t the fastest ways to book weddings when you need results now. There are quicker paths to getting those inquiries rolling in—and it doesn’t involve overhauling your entire marketing strategy.In this episode, I’m breaking d...
The wedding industry is so focused on referrals and relationships but how do you build and foster relationships with vendors without feeling awkward or pushy?In this episode, I'm joined by Carin Hunt, a sales and marketing expert who will share her insights on how to strategically foster these relationships. We'll dive into practical strategies that make networking feel natural and effective, from simple conversation starters to setting clear goals that help you connect with the right people....
The actions you take right now (and the actions you don’t take) will directly impact the success of your 2025 and 2026 booking seasons.Now is absolutely the time to focus on this because engagement season is right around the corner. And if you don’t have your marketing on point, you’re going to miss out.Wedding pros who don’t know how to strategically market are struggling HARD right now.And that is going to continue.So you need to go into the 2025 engagement season assuming this is going to ...
So many frustrated wedding professionals come to me with the same question time and time again: “Why am I not booking more weddings? I’m getting myself out there, but it’s just not working.”I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard this exact same question in the past 12 years of doing this work. So there’s something I want you to know about marketing because I feel like marketing is this kind of weird mystery to a lot of people.There’s only one thing that your marketing needs to do for you...
Are you struggling with fewer leads and bookings in your wedding business? Are you getting ghosted? You’re not alone! Many wedding pros are facing this challenge right now. In this episode, we're diving into why you're getting ghosted by potential clients and, more importantly, how you can stop it from happening.One of the biggest frustrations wedding pros share with me is getting ghosted. It’s so disappointing to get excited about an inquiry only for that person to disappear, often leading y...
Tired of paying The Knot and WeddingWire for leads that don't convert? You're not alone! Many wedding pros are facing this challenge right now and you can get wedding clients without paying them thousands each year.I'll share the mistakes I see wedding pros make with this and what you can do to attract and book your ideal clients without relying on The Knot, WeddingWire, or any other third-party platform. You don't have to rely on them if you don't want to and they're not a good fit for every...
Are you struggling with fewer leads and bookings in your wedding business? You're not alone! Many wedding pros are facing this challenge right now. In this episode, we're diving into why this happens and, more importantly, how you can break through this plateau.With 12 years of experience in helping wedding professionals market and grow their businesses, I'll share what I've noticed and what you can do to attract and book your ideal clients. Plus, I'll introduce you to a free way to get acces...
Ever wondered why your wedding business isn’t converting inquiries into bookings? Or website visitors into inquiries?We’re breaking down some crucial insights with the help of Emily Foster, a seasoned brand and website designer who recently planned her own wedding and noticed a LOT of common problems vendors are making that cost them bookings.Because Emily approached researching vendors with her experience as a website/brand designer and a bride, she shares practical strategies for enhancing ...
Ready to unlock the secrets to stress-free wedding marketing? In this episode, I'll introduce you to the "Lazy Girl's Guide to Wedding Marketing." This no-nonsense approach is all about getting more out of your marketing while doing less.We'll dive into a revolutionary approach that simplifies your marketing without sacrificing results. In fact, this lazy approach will get you BETTER results! You'll also hear real-life success stories from wedding pros who have transformed their businesses wi...
Want to book more weddings using social media? Just posting & hoping for the best doesn’t work anymore. Instead of wasting your time creating more content for social media, find out EXACTLY how to use it to find and book clients.Worried you'll come across as salesy by engaging with potential clients? I've got you covered! In this podcast episode, you'll learn how you can use social media engagement to make your potential clients feel cared for and bring the party to them all while booking...
When you need more leads and booking for your wedding business you may wonder if advertising makes sense for you. But where should you advertise?Most wedding pros immediately think of WeddingWire and The Knot but those aren't your only options (and they may not be the best ones for your business. When you advertise on Google, Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok, you can meet your ideal clients where they are and generate leads with more specific targeting than you can on WeddingWire & The Knot...
So many wedding pros have told me this year that they're not getting enough leads or they're not getting enough good leads.Maybe it's a weird dip from dating coming to a screeching halt during the pandemic, maybe it's the economy, maybe it's something else happening in the world.But we can't do anything about those. What we can address, is the root cause of not getting enough good leads in any economic climate.And it's the same root cause as SO many problems wedding pros face like...GhostingP...