Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast
With over 225K downloads and over 150 episodes, the Ask the Planner podcast gives sophisticated couples like you expert tips on how to style, plan, and execute a thoughtfully curated wedding. Every week, join your host Desirée Adams as she interviews leading wedding industry experts and discusses the often-overlooked details that take weddings from pretty parties to heirloom occasions. Hear how to manage vendors, avoid surprises, and plan your day with honest advice from a pro. New episodes drop every Monday. If you want to binge on past episodes or learn more about the show, visit http://asktheplannerpodcast.com.You can also send questions or suggestions for future topics or guests via your Apple Podcast review, text us at (585) 210-9485, or email [email protected]. Don't forget to follow the show on Instagram and join our broadcast channel @asktheplannerpodcast!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 200
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
199 | A Guide to Wedding PR and Building Visibility for Your Brand with Harmony Walton
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Today, we’re diving into a rarely discussed but incredibly powerful topic in the wedding industry: public relations and influence. Whether you're growing your brand o…
198 | Designing Colorful Weddings Full of Personality and Bold Design with Jove Meyer
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Bringing bold, joyful color into your wedding design doesn’t have to feel chaotic. In this episode, I’m joined by award-winning designer Jove Meyer, whose work is kno…
197 | Your Ultimate Wedding Flower Guide: How to Choose Your Wedding Flowers with Confidence
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Your wedding flowers are so much more than decoration. They set the tone, tell your story, and turn your reception into a space guests will never forget. In this epis…
196 | Wedding Planner Fees: What’s the Difference Between Percentage Pricing and Flat Fee Models?
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Hey there, loverves! Welcome to the finale of Season 5 — I can’t believe we’re already here. Whether you’ve been tuning in all season or this is your first time liste…
195 | What’s In, What’s Out: 2025 Wedding Trends From Both Sides of the Atlantic with Rachel Urban
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Today, we’re diving into the art and strategy behind planning and designing weddings that feel effortlessly beautiful, highly personalized, and truly unforgettable.
Wh…
194 | 5 Overlooked Wedding Essentials Every Couple Forgets To Plan For
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Today we’re talking about a few wedding day essentials you might not find on a standard checklist — but trust me, you’re going to want to know about them.
Because yes,…
193 | Lovely by Design: The New Rules of Wedding Dress Shopping with Erica Smith
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Today we’re diving deep into the wedding gown shopping experience. From timelines and fittings to budgets, emotions, and expectations, we’re breaking it all down so y…
192 | Marriage Licenses, Name Changes, and Wedding Paperwork: What You Need to Know
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Today we’re diving into one of those unglamorous but oh-so-necessary parts of wedding planning that no one really tells you about… post-wedding paperwork.
I know, I kn…
191 | The State of Weddings in 2025 with Brittny Drye: Inclusivity, Trends, and Gen Z
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Inclusivity in weddings goes way beyond using the right language on your invitations. It’s about representation, intention, and creating a space where every couple—an…
190 | Wedding Planner vs. Venue Coordinator: What’s the Real Difference?
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Today we’re talking about something that comes up all the time when I’m working with couples—and honestly, it’s one of the biggest sources of confusion when you’re pl…
189 | The Ultimate Guide to Wedding and Jewelry Insurance: Protect Your Big Day
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Wedding insurance isn’t about expecting the worst—it’s about making sure that if something unexpected happens, you’re covered. Because let’s face it—wedding planning …
188 | What’s Trending: Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Styles for 2025
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Engagement rings and bands are something that never go out of style. Yet the styles themselves? They’re always evolving.
Whether you're newly engaged, deep into weddin…
187 | 9 Hidden Red Flags to Avoid When Choosing Your Wedding Venue
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Finding your wedding venue should feel exciting, not stressful—but let’s be honest, not every venue is as perfect as it seems on Instagram. Hidden fees, slow response…
186 | Planning a Destination Wedding? Here's What You Need to Know
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There’s something magical about saying “I do” in a breathtaking destination—whether it’s a romantic villa on the Amalfi Coast, a sun-soaked beach in the Caribbean, or…
185 | Cocktail-style Receptions: What You Need to Know Before Skipping the Sit-down Dinner
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Wedding receptions are evolving, and cocktail-style celebrations are having a major moment. They’re chic, modern, and full of energy—a perfect way to create a social,…
184 | What is This Feeling? Steal These Genius Tips from Broadway's Biggest Hits
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Have you ever watched a Broadway show and wondered how everything comes together so flawlessly? The perfect lighting, the seamless scene changes, the actors hitting e…
183 | Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Wedding Flowers
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Picture this: You walk into your wedding reception, and everything is breathtaking—the tables, the candles, the ambiance—but what truly ties it all together? The flow…
182 | Stamp, Seal, Deliver: The Surprising Wedding Invitation Details Most Couples Overlook with Cotton & Bow
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When it comes to wedding planning, your invitations are more than just a piece of paper—they’re the first glimpse into the celebration you’re creating. From setting t…
181 | Super Bowl Strategies for Wedding Planning Success: Building a Winning Team for the Big Day
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The Super Bowl may be over, but I’m still thinking about the strategy, teamwork, and high-stakes execution that made it all happen. And honestly? Wedding planning is …
180 | The Art of Writing Meaningful Wedding Vows and Speeches - Do’s and Dont’s from a Professional Speechwriter with Brian Franklin
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Today's episode is all about one of the most personal—and sometimes nerve-wracking—parts of a wedding: the vows and speeches. Writing your own vows can feel overwhelm…