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
179 | Don’t Book the Wrong Wedding Venue! 5 Mistakes Couples Always Make
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Choosing the perfect wedding venue is one of the biggest decisions in the planning process, and yet, so many couples make costly mistakes along the way. From overlook…
178 | Should I Get a Prenup? Everything You Didn’t Know You Needed To Ask with Julia Rodgers of Hello Prenup
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When planning a wedding, most couples focus on the fun and exciting details—choosing the perfect venue, designing invitations, and curating a playlist for the dance f…
177 | Why Rebranding Was the Best Decision for our Business (+ Tips for How to Prepare for a Rebrand)
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Hey loverves! If you’ve been following along for a while, you might’ve noticed something a little different about us recently. That’s right—we’ve had a rebrand (and h…
176 | 25 Years of Celebrity Weddings: The Secrets to Stunning Wedding Photography with Gigi de Manio
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Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of wedding photography—but not just any wedding photography. We’re exploring the art and skill it takes to capture stun…
175 | You've Booked Your Vendors, Now What? A Step-by-Step Checklist For What's Next
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Today, we're going to explore that "what's next" feeling you might be having after you've booked your "main" wedding vendors. It's a huge accomplishment to have found…
174 | Ask Me Anything: Unfiltered Secrets of a Wedding Planner
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In this episode, I’m answering your questions in an Ask Me Anything session. I’ll share how I got started as a wedding planner, some of the most unusual and challengi…
173 | Eco-Chic Weddings: How to Plan a Sustainably Catered Wedding with Sebastian Lysen
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Today, we're diving into a topic that's incredibly important, especially for anyone planning a wedding or event: sustainability in catering. Sustainability often feel…
172 | Winter Weddings: What You Need to Know From Color Palettes to Cold Weather Hacks
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Today, we’re chatting about the magic of winter weddings. They might seem tricky to plan, but with the right approach, they’re unforgettable. From unpredictable weath…
171 | Making Weddings Pop with Color and Personality in 2025 with Jove Meyer
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If you're someone who loves the idea of incorporating color into your event or design but aren't sure where to start, today's episode is just for you. We are diving i…
170 | Wedding Timeline Tips: How to Create A Schedule (with REAL Examples!)
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Today, we’re diving into one of the most important parts of planning a wedding—the wedding day timeline. I know, wedding timeline tips might not sound like the most g…
169 | Wedding PR Secrets Revealed: How to Make Your Wedding Stand Out with Harmony Walton
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In this episode of Ask the Planner, we’re diving deep into the world of wedding PR and influencer marketing with Harmony Walton, founder of the Bridal Bar and a seaso…
168 | The Final Walkthrough: Behind the Scenes on Event Setup & Post-Event Details
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We’re pulling back the curtain on some of the often-overlooked parts of wedding day execution. I’ll be covering all the details—from event setup and floral prep to th…
167 | Are You Getting Your Wedding Signage WRONG? What You Need to Know About The Pretty Details You See On Instagram with Alane of Write Pretty For Me
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Welcome back to another episode of the Ask the Planner podcast, where we get into the essential details that make every wedding unforgettable. Today, we’re joined by …
166 | Wedding Horror Stories: Real-Life Nightmares and How to Avoid Them
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Welcome back to another spine-chilling episode of the Ask the Planner podcast! In the spirit of Halloween, I’m getting into some of the wildest, most jaw-dropping wed…
165 | Mastering the Wedding Speech: Dos and Don'ts for a Memorable Toast
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Welcome back loverves, If you're tuning in, there's a good chance you're getting ready to step up to the mic and deliver a wedding speech OR you’re wedding planning a…
164 | The Biggest 2025 Wedding Trends (+ What We Hope Will Go Away)
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Fresh off an incredible wedding season, my head is buzzing with all the 2025 wedding trends popping up! Today, I’m diving into the trends that are making my planner's…
163 | Week of Wedding Checklist For Brides (+ Welcome Back to Season 5!)
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I cannot believe we’re here kicking off Season Five of the Ask the Planner Podcast. Seriously, where has the time gone? It feels like just yesterday we launched this …
162 | Breaking Down the Wedding Vendor Booking Process: Who to Hire When
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Today, we’re diving into one of the most critical aspects of wedding planning: timelines. In this episode, we’re talking all about who you should book and when to ens…
161 | Wedding Budget Breakdown: A Complete Wedding Budget Tutorial
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Today, we’re tackling one of the most crucial aspects of wedding planning: budgeting. In this episode, I'm taking you, step-by-step, exactly how I put together a wedd…
160 | How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Color Palette: Top 5 Tools for Stunning Designs
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Today, we’re diving into the vibrant world of wedding designs and color palettes with an episode that’s all about helping you find your perfect (color) match. Whether…