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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast

The Big Wedding Planning Podcast

By: Michelle Martinez & Shaun Gray
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Gain expert knowledge, share hearty laughs, and discover the best tips to maximize your budget and wedding planning experience. Hosted by 2 Wedding Planners with with decades of experience, they share invaluable insights and industry secrets to empower you on your path to 'I Do.'

🎉 We celebrate inclusivity here, making this podcast a perfect companion for EVERYONE planning their wedding. 👰🤵 🌎 🤝 🏳️‍🌈👭👬

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Episodes
  • #416 All About Alterations and Tailoring

    #416 All About Alterations and Tailoring
    Jan 29 2025

    In this episode, we dive straight into the essentials of wedding attire alterations with Cora Mercer from Tailored in White. Discover actionable tips on how to save money on tailoring while ensuring your attire fits like a glove on the day of. Cora explains the intricacies behind alteration costs, gives advice on handling size changes, and shares the best bustling techniques to enhance both comfort and style. She also covers when to seek out a tailor and the expected timeline for the alteration process. Listen in for invaluable insights that will help you navigate wedding attire adjustments smartly and creatively!


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    What you will learn

    • The Importance of Tailoring: Why proper fitting should be a key aspect of your wedding planning.
    • Bustling Techniques: How to choose the right bustling for your dress and the importance of practicing before the big day.
    • Cost Factors: Understanding what drives the cost of alterations and how to budget for them.
    • Accommodating Changes: Tips for handling alterations related to pregnancy or weight loss.
    • Undergarments and Structure: The role of undergarments and built-in support in enhancing the fit and look of your wedding attire.
    • Fabric Considerations: How different materials and details like lace and beading affect the tailoring process.
    • Preservation Tips: Advice on preserving your gown post-wedding, whether for sentimental reasons or practical future use.



    Links We Referenced

    Tailored in White Website

    Tailored in White on Tik Tok

    Tailored in White on Instagram

    Pinterest: @tailoredinwhite


    The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...

    Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez & Shaun Gray

    • Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
    • On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
    • Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode

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    54 mins
  • #415 Curating Your Wedding Wardrobe

    #415 Curating Your Wedding Wardrobe
    Jan 8 2025
    This episode is packed with actionable advice on ensuring your wedding attire perfectly captures your unique style and story, aligning beautifully with your overall wedding aesthetic. Join hosts Michelle and Shaun as they chat with wardrobe stylist Risa Kostis, who shares expert insights on personalizing your wedding look, coordinating your wedding party's outfits, assisting your parents in finding the right fits, managing attire changes, and preparing for unforeseen wardrobe mishaps. Tune in to transform your wedding attire choices into unforgettable elements of your celebration.Want to listen Ad-free? Click HERE to become a premium subscriber.Ad-free, full length episodesThe TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center withAccess to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master ClassWedding Planning Templates and ToolsTopics We CoveredHow to coordinate your wedding party with different styles/colors Where to find wedding party attire, what shopping sites and stores How to incorporate heirloom/vintage pieces from family members Appropriate attire to wear as a wedding guest based on dress code requirements How to pack for your wedding/honeymoon How to choose your head-to-toe wedding lookHow to incorporate wardrobe changes into your day Going custom - what do you need to know about having items made for you About The GuestRisa Kostis is a seasoned wardrobe stylist, The Wedding Emergency Stylist™, a speaker, and entrepreneur based in Phoenix, Arizona. She is the founder of top styling company Risa Kostis Creative and CEO/co-founder of The Rescue Kit Co, offering fashion emergency kits for brides and beyond. Links We ReferencedRisa’s WebsiteRisa on InstagramWedding Day Fashion Emergency KitRescue Kit on Tik TokRisa on Tik TokRevolveAsosAnthropologie WeddingsBirdy GreyShow Me Your MumuHouse of CBDessy GroupLulusEloquii plus sizeDillards Department StoreSuit SupplyBonobosMen’s WearhouseNick’s MenswearThe Tie BarIndochinoBrooks BrothersBindle & KeepLT Custom StyleThe Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...Hosted and produced by Michelle MartinezMusic by Steph Altman of Mophonics On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • #414 Finding the Right Wedding Planner

    #414 Finding the Right Wedding Planner
    Dec 18 2024

    If you're investing in a wedding planner, it's crucial to ensure they're truly experts. But how can you tell? In this episode, we unpack everything you need to know to make an informed decision. From identifying genuine expertise to understanding the nuances of what makes a planner right for you, we cover it all.

    Whether you're looking locally or branching out virtually, this episode provides the know-how to ensure you pick a planner who aligns with your vision, budget, and expectations.

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    • Ad-free, full length episodes
    • The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with
    • Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class
    • Wedding Planning Templates and Tools


    Topics We Covered

    • Online Resources We Love and Hate
    • Word of Mouth and Personal Referrals
    • Utilizing Social Media for Planner Searches
    • Understanding Planner Services and Contracts
    • Experience and Geographic Knowledge
    • Communication and Responsiveness


    The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...

    Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez

    • Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
    • On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
    • Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode

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    59 mins
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