Ep 30 • How Wedding Planners Balance Family, Clients, and Chaos
Description
Ever wondered what it really looks like to build a thriving wedding planning career while juggling motherhood, pumping breaks in parked cars, surprise school pick-ups, and the occasional chair-hauling at 9 months pregnant? 🤯
In this candid episode, we peel back the curtain on the realities of being moms and wedding planners — the balance, the guilt, the boundaries, and the moments that make it all worth it.
From pumping behind tinted car windows at venues to tag-teaming childcare between timelines and tent load-ins, this conversation is honest, heartfelt, and full of perspective for anyone in the events industry… or any career built on passion.
What we discuss:
[00:00 ] — Why this conversation matters for the wedding industry
[02:00 ] — The "dream job" myth vs. real logistics + spreadsheets
[04:00 ] — Navigating pregnancy while planning weddings
[10:30 ] — Learning to ask for help & building a supportive team
[14:30 ] — When vendors don't show up — and planners step in
[18:00 ] — How anxiety shows up in high-pressure wedding seasons
[28:00 ] — Kids at weddings — behind-the-scenes realities
[31:00 ] — Setting boundaries as a parent and wedding professional
[35:00 ] — Why Zoom changed wedding planning forever
Key Takeaways:
- Wedding planning is flexible — but that doesn't mean easy
- Boundaries help you serve clients better (not less!)
- Childcare logistics in the events world are real and complex
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