Put A Ring On It: The Wedding Planning Podcast

We talked about: Alternative options if you don’t want to have dancing at your wedding What to do once all of your vendors are booked Dealing with family drama when you need to cut the guest list due to COVID restrictions Our thoughts on venues that include EVERYTHING, like photography and DJ services Whether custom signage is worth it How far in advance you should book your vendors Ways to incorporate your grandparents into your wedding day How to get your fiance “excited” about wedding planning  

We talked about: It’s ok to just daydream a bit and brainstorm before diving in head first What to do if people start asking you a million questions Why priorities are important and the foundation of where to start The dreaded B-word: Budget Building your guest list and how it affects, like, everything Why a wedding planner should be one of your first stops Tips for choosing your venue And much more!  

We talked about: Why a wedding day goes by so fast Why it’s important to make time for you as an individual Starting your day as close to your regular routine as possible The importance of FOOD on the wedding day Why it’s just as important to make time for you as a couple First looks and why they might be the right thing for you Where the tradition of not seeing one another the night of the wedding or before you walk down the aisle came from The post-ceremony “time out” Pros and cons of a Sweetheart Table (and what it even is) The BEST way to achieve what you want: PLAN FOR IT For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts.

We talked about: The obvious: Put them in your wedding party Untraditional and non-gender specific wedding party roles The only rule when it comes to what “age” someone can be to be in your wedding party What to do if you don’t want someone in your wedding party Creative ways to involve family without making them part of your wedding party Creating intentional moments on your wedding day to specifically include someone What to do if you have kids yourself that you want to include on the wedding day (and should you include them) For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts.

We talked about: There’s no such thing as “the perfect marriage”, but the goal is a “healthy” marriage Why we don’t necessarily agree with the common advice of “Don’t go to bed angry” What lawn care has to do with a good relationship The importance of love languages AND the languages of apology The reason why we have two ears and one mouth What’s more important: being kind or being right? “The River Jordan Concept” Creating a path back to one another The idea of “50/50”  Sex (Don’t worry, we’ll give you a heads up if you’ve got young ears listening in, but we kept it short and PG-13) The importance of communication For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts.

We talked about: There’s no such thing as “the perfect marriage”, but the goal is a “healthy” marriage Why we don’t necessarily agree with the common advice of “Don’t go to bed angry” What lawn care has to do with a good relationship The importance of love languages AND the languages of apology The reason why we have two ears and one mouth What’s more important: being kind or being right? “The River Jordan Concept” Creating a path back to one another The idea of “50/50”  Sex (Don’t worry, we’ll give you a heads up if you’ve got young ears listening in, but we kept it short and PG-13) The importance of communication For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts.

We talked about: What step #1 should always be (even if the planning has already started) The five areas that really should involve BOTH partners in planning Why “I’m good with whatever you want” doesn’t always fly Think the wedding registry needs to be all about dishes and bath towels? Think again. Ways to fill your partner’s love tank the morning of your wedding The importance of showing gratitude The talk you should have about indulging in libations Tips for once the wedding is over

We talked about: What step #1 should always be (even if the planning has already started) The five areas that really should involve BOTH partners in planning Why “I’m good with whatever you want” doesn’t always fly Think the wedding registry needs to be all about dishes and bath towels? Think again. Ways to fill your partner’s love tank the morning of your wedding The importance of showing gratitude The talk you should have about indulging in libations Tips for once the wedding is over

We talked about: Wedding favor alternatives Is it wrong to have a smaller ceremony now and a big celebration later on? (And how can you navigate that with minimal drama?) Honoring the death of someone close to you without it feeling a memorial for them A creative take on a wedding reception alternative What to expect if you’re planning a NYE wedding Whether you “need” to have your siblings in your wedding party -- and what they can do instead to still feel special For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts.

We talked about: Wedding favor alternatives Is it wrong to have a smaller ceremony now and a big celebration later on? (And how can you navigate that with minimal drama?) Honoring the death of someone close to you without it feeling a memorial for them A creative take on a wedding reception alternative What to expect if you’re planning a NYE wedding Whether you “need” to have your siblings in your wedding party -- and what they can do instead to still feel special For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts.

We talked about: The DPNAK Shop is now open! (Ringer Club members get a special discount!) Being realistic vs trying to be superhuman How getting organized saves you time in the long run– which you need now more than ever Some quick tips for getting organized Why it’s important to give yourself permission to not focus on all of the things at once Take a break Long – you’ll be better for it Delegate – even if it’s hard Don’t forget to celebrate the little (and big) wins For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts.

We talked about: The DPNAK Shop is now open! (Ringer Club members get a special discount!) Being realistic vs trying to be superhuman How getting organized saves you time in the long run– which you need now more than ever Some quick tips for getting organized Why it’s important to give yourself permission to not focus on all of the things at once Take a break Long – you’ll be better for it Delegate – even if it’s hard Don’t forget to celebrate the little (and big) wins For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts.

We talked about: The DPNAK Shop is now open! (Ringer Club members get a special discount!) Tips on asking your vendors questions Where you snag more helpful questions to ask your vendors Some of the best questions you can ask your DJ or Band before or after you’ve hired them Why these questions are helpful to ask What to consider based on their answers For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts.

We talked about: The DPNAK Shop is now open! (Ringer Club members get a special discount!) Tips on asking your vendors questions Where you snag more helpful questions to ask your vendors Some of the best questions you can ask your DJ or Band before or after you’ve hired them Why these questions are helpful to ask What to consider based on their answers For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts.

Episode NotesWe talked about: Why Food Trucks might be a safe alternative in a COVID world Pros of having a food truck at your wedding Seven “important things to know” with solutions to common problems of having a food truck at your wedding A great resource for finding a wedding-friendly food truck in your area Alternatives to consider to still achieve a unique “food truck” vibe For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts. 

Episode NotesWe talked about: Why Food Trucks might be a safe alternative in a COVID world Pros of having a food truck at your wedding Seven “important things to know” with solutions to common problems of having a food truck at your wedding A great resource for finding a wedding-friendly food truck in your area Alternatives to consider to still achieve a unique “food truck” vibe For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts. 

We talked about: Where the word “Bridezilla” originated and why that matters There is a ton of pressure surrounding couples, brides in particular, to be “perfect” -- and that’s BULL You’re allowed to make mistakes and not show up perfectly every time What often leads to someone being called a “Bridezilla” and why that isn’t ok Why it’s time to remove the word from our vocabulary What someone can do instead of calling someone a “Bridezilla” For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts. 

We talked about: Where the word “Bridezilla” originated and why that matters There is a ton of pressure surrounding couples, brides in particular, to be “perfect” -- and that’s BULL You’re allowed to make mistakes and not show up perfectly every time What often leads to someone being called a “Bridezilla” and why that isn’t ok Why it’s time to remove the word from our vocabulary What someone can do instead of calling someone a “Bridezilla” For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts. 

We talked about: Our new “Ringer Club” membership The differences between an elopement, minimony, and microwedding Why going small does NOT equal a less special or less “real” wedding The first step in planning a small wedding Why it’s still important to focus on the guest experience You’re still allowed to splurge on whatever you’d like  The ONE vendor you should still have -- no matter what   For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts. 

We talked about: Our new “Ringer Club” membership The differences between an elopement, minimony, and microwedding Why going small does NOT equal a less special or less “real” wedding The first step in planning a small wedding Why it’s still important to focus on the guest experience You’re still allowed to splurge on whatever you’d like  The ONE vendor you should still have -- no matter what   For links mentioned and additional information, visit the Put A Ring On It podcast website. Join our "Ringer Club" to gain further access, get your questions answered, laugh at our behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and get an exclusive invite to our monthly hangouts.