Ep 20 • The Wildest Wedding Day Requests and How Planners Handle Them

There’s no college degree for wedding planning—and even if there were, it wouldn’t prepare you for some of the requests we have faced. In this episode, we share real-life stories from the trenches: the hilarious, the heartwarming, and the “are you kidding me?” moments that taught us how to adapt, set boundaries, and still deliver unforgettable celebrations. From rainy-day rescues to last-minute inflatables, and from ironing linens to fending off surprise slideshows, this is what wedding planning really looks like.

What we discuss:

• [00:01:30] There’s No College for This — learning through real-life experience.
• [00:02:00] The crab place card marathon and the lesson on pre-prepped décor.
• [00:04:00] Escorting a wedding party through a rainstorm at The Wharf.
• [00:07:00] What’s in (and not in) a wedding planner’s emergency kit.
• [00:15:00] Drawing the line: steaming dresses, serving drinks, and contract boundaries.
• [00:26:00] The unseen workload of a wedding planner’s day.
• [00:30:00] Family surprises gone wrong: the unapproved slideshow disaster.
• [00:40:00] Why vendors need advance notice and proper resources for surprise elements.
• [00:42:00] Saying no: protecting staff well-being and event quality.

Key Takeaways:

• Experience is the best teacher. No class can prepare you for every challenge—you learn by doing.
• Boundaries matter. Define what’s in your scope, and refer out for specialized services.
• Emergency kits evolve. Build them over time based on real requests, but know your limits.
• Relationships last. Great client connections can become genuine friendships.

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📣 Announcement:

We’re taking a short break next week, but we’ll be back in September with exciting interviews and more insider stories. Stay tuned!