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The Wedding Duo: A Wedding Planning Podcast

Author: Dominic & Serena: Your Go-To Resource For Wedding Planning Tools And Ideas

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Wedding planning can be stressful! With 1,000+ weddings under their belt, real-life couple Serena (a wedding planner) and Dominic (a wedding DJ) have seen just about everything. On the Wedding Duo Podcast, they’ll be sharing their best tips and insights to help you plan the wedding of your dreams! Learn what you can expect and (more importantly), how you can prepare to work with vendors as you listen to interviews from florists, DJ’s, caterers, and so much more! You’ll also hear from former brides who will share what they enjoyed most about their big day and what they would have done differently. Couples deserve to enjoy the wedding process - from “will you marry me?” to “I do!” So use this podcast as your ultimate wedding planning guide to pull off one of the most memorable days of your life! (With as little stress as possible!) To learn more check out theweddingduo.co. You can also find the Wedding Duo on Instagram @the.weddingduo, on YouTube at The Wedding Duo, or on their viral TikTok account @weddingduo. Serena and Dominic are also the owners of At Last Entertainment and Events based in San Antonio, TX.
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Today's episode is all about the Bride's entrance and the importance of timing and music in creating memorable wedding moments. Every Bride wants that perfect moment when they walk down the aisle and all eyes are on them- and this episode gives you practical advice on orchestrating the perfect bridal entrance. Whether at a venue with doors or an open field and emphasize the significance of relaxation for bride, we chat about it all. Get a good night's sleep and $15 off of Truvaga using t...
In today's episode, we discuss enhancing your wedding dance party! We talk about the importance of the couple being present on the dance floor and the strategic timing of playing specific genres of music. We cover the pros and cons of fake send-offs, the correct layout for your dance floor, and the role of DJ placement in ensuring an engaging and energetic dance atmosphere. We also offer advice on the benefits of professional DJs over amateurs and touch on the launch of our NEW membership pro...
Today we're talking with Heidi Thompson, of Evolve Your Wedding Business. Heidi shares insights on how wedding professionals can better attract their ideal clients and discusses the importance of researching vendors. In this conversation, we cover:-Modern marketing strategies like social media and SEO-The significance of good communication, and the impact of reviews-Challenges of balancing passion projects with full-time jobs in the wedding industry-Upcoming Book More Wedding Summit, aimed at...
In today's episode, we have a very special returning guest! We chat with Sara Margulis, the CEO of Honeyfund. We discuss the trend of couples prioritizing experiences over material items, highlighting the shift towards valuing memorable moments and shared adventures. Hit play for this inspiring episode that you can't miss!Connect with Sara:Honeyfund's websiteFollow and subscribe to the Wedding Duo podcast & never miss an episode!For extended show notes visit us at theweddingduo.co/p...
Why in the world should you still want to have a wedding with all the stress and anxiety?! Well, today we're diving into the reasons why couples should consider having a wedding amidst the stressful planning process and negativity from social media. In this episode, we talk about:-The importance of the tradition-The unique opportunity to gather family and friends from various facets of life-The creation of lasting memories captured through photosWe also cover unconventional paths to marriage,...
In today's episode, we dive into planning the bar for your wedding reception. We talk about how venue policies differ on bartending services and alcohol provision to offering practical tips on managing beverage quantities, ice logistics, and the importance of bartender expertise, of course, we leave NO stone unturned! We also chat about the pros and cons of kegs versus bottles, beer and wine versus mixed drinks, and ways to handle bar lines efficiently. *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this bran...
We're baaaack! We've got lots to share about where we've been, what we've been up to, our move from Texas to Ohio & so much more! We are so excited to update you on all things Wedding Duo & what's to come. Tune in! We've missed you!*Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend brands that we have personal experience with and believe would be genuinely useful. Find this episode hel...
Photos from a wedding can show off its beauty and vibrance. Video from a wedding can transport you back after decades have passed. This week, we’ve brought on Dryden and Emily Glod from wildandroam.co to help answer all of your questions about both!We talk more about: Different styles of wedding photography/videographyTraveling and working on destination weddingsHow to find vendors who truly careAnd much more!Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates...
There’s a lot of stuff involved in a wedding. Tables, chairs, flowers, chargers, decor, cutlery… Some of these may be provided by your venue or vendors, but many may not—and this can be seriously overwhelming! Today, we talk through all of these and the pros and cons of renting or buying them.We talk more about: What people rentWhy people may choose to rent (or buy) themWhere to rent items fromAnd much more!Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates o...
Getting from a hotel to a wedding venue to a reception hall can be so much more than point A to point B. But if you’re considering a limo, what happens if your guests aren’t ready to leave on time? Is traffic being accounted for? Is a limo alright, or do you need a charter bus? This week, we’ve brought on Joey Medellin of Team One Luxury to answer all the questions you have about wedding transportation!We talk more about: How transport can be customized to fit your event’s needsHow prici...
061: The Food Episode!

061: The Food Episode!

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Nothing brings folks together quite like food. That’s all well and good, but when it comes to the logistics of feeding dozens to hundreds of people all at once for your wedding—well, that’s when it gets complicated. This week we try to digest the quite complicated topic of food at your wedding.We talk more about: When (and how) to serve foodWhat food should be servedHow complicated cake cutting can actually beWhat Dominic thinks of tomatoesAnd much more!Click HERE to learn more about Tim...
You may be planning your own wedding, but that doesn’t mean you’ll always be the ones at the altar. When that time comes, it’ll be good to know how to not just be a good host, but a good guest. In this episode, we’ll teach you how not to be “that one guest” at your friends and family’s weddings.We talk more about: PunctualityPhone and technology etiquetteWhat to wearAnd much more!Click HERE to learn more about Timeline Genius! *Disclaimer* As affiliates of this brand, we may earn a ...
Today’s theme is… themes! Specifically, themed weddings—from holidays to decades to favorite movies, if you or your partner (hopefully both) are considering having a themed wedding, there can be a lot to consider! In today’s episode, we go over our own thoughts, tips, and a few examples of how to make a themed wedding go right.We talk more about: Different theme ideasHow to communicate with your partner about a themed weddingWhat to do if your wedding falls on a holiday you don’t want yo...
In case you somehow weren’t aware, your wedding will make you feel things. Shocking, we know. But the emotions that come over you can take you by surprise and leave you feeling overwhelmed in ways you didn’t expect. In this episode, we talk through some of the many emotions weddings can hit you with and how to deal with them.We talk more about: How to deal with anxiety before the weddingHow to soak in the wedding and accept however you feelHow to deal with “wedding post-partum depression...
You never want to think of something terrible happening on your wedding day. But from trip hazards to alcohol-related accidents to unprecedented events like COVID, it’s hard to always predict what could happen. Luckily, wedding insurance can give you the peace of mind to know you’re covered in case of the worst. Today, we have Front Row Insurance’s Alyson Locacciato to help run us through the ins and outs of wedding insurance!We talk more about: How wedding insurance can help protect you...
Music is important to creating the right atmosphere and flow for your wedding, and when people think of music at a wedding, the two most common choices are a band or a DJ. However, which songs are played is far from the only consideration when making this decision. This week, Dominic goes through all the things you may not have thought to consider when choosing who to trust with your wedding’s music.We talk more about: The services a DJ is expected to provide that a band might notThe dif...
Understatement of the century: weddings are expensive! So it’s totally understandable if you decide for your budget’s sake to forgo the professional photographer and go with the family friend who said they’d do it for free. But if you do this, there are some things you should know to make sure you still get the wedding you want. In this episode we discuss whether—and how—to make a wedding work when not all of your vendors are professionals.We talk more about: The experience of having man...
How a space is lit can have a tremendous effect on not only how a space looks, but how it feels—for good and for ill. Whether you’re looking for something natural, subtle, bold, or brilliant, knowing how to go about lighting your wedding is an important but often overlooked part of making sure it is as beautiful as it can be!We talk more about: How to use color in your spaceWhat uplights, cold sparks, and other light sources are, and how they workHow to work with and not against natural ...
As joyous as weddings can be, nobody can pretend that they can’t be stressful. And with so many friends and family members involved, it’s only natural that some personalities will flare up or that some egos will clash. In this episode, we talk about what to do when this happens, what to do to keep this from happening, and how to make sure that none of it derails your special day—too much, at least.We talk more about: How to practice setting boundaries as a coupleHow to accept boundaries ...
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