The Wedding Duo: A Wedding Planning Podcast
Wedding planning can be stressful! With 1,000+ weddings under their belt, real-life couple Serena (a wedding planner) and Dominic (a wedding DJ) have seen just about everything. On the Wedding Duo Podcast, they’ll be sharing their best tips and insights to help you plan the wedding of your dreams! Learn what you can expect and (more importantly), how you can prepare to work with vendors as you listen to interviews from florists, DJ’s, caterers, and so much more! You’ll also hear from former brides who will share what they enjoyed most about their big day and what they would have done differently. Couples deserve to enjoy the wedding process - from “will you marry me?” to “I do!” So use this podcast as your ultimate wedding planning guide to pull off one of the most memorable days of your life! (With as little stress as possible!) To learn more check out theweddingduo.co. You can also find the Wedding Duo on Instagram @the.weddingduo, on YouTube at The Wedding Duo, or on their viral TikTok account @weddingduo. Serena and Dominic are also the owners of At Last Entertainment and Events based in San Antonio, TX.
Episodes
77 episodes
76. How to Get Financially Fit for Your Wedding With Becca Andrews
In today’s episode, we’re tackling the topic of getting financially fit for your wedding with money expert Becca Andrews. Whether you’re a couple just starting your wedding planning journey or looking for ways to better manage your wedding budg...
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30:42
75. Pre-Wedding Ceremony: Before You Begin
Today we're diving into the crucial moments of pre-ceremony planning that often go unnoticed. From the final moments before you walk down the aisle to managing the logistics behind the scenes, we explore how to make sure everything runs smoothl...
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Episode 75
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28:53
74. Creating An Unforgettable Bachelorette Party Experience Before Your Wedding With Abbie Clinton St. Pierre of Got Your Bash
Let's dive into the world of bachelorette party planning with Abbie Clinton St. Pierre, the owner of Got Your Bash! Abbie shares her expertise on how to create unforgettable pre-wedding celebrations that reflect the bride’s personality and styl...
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Episode 74
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38:42
73. The Ultimate Resource for Planning Your Dream Wedding
In this episode, we dive into the highlights of a recent wedding experience AND... introduce our new membership program! From unforgettable dance floor moments to heartfelt family interactions, we share insights on creating a joyful wedding atm...
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Episode 73
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28:32
072: The Future of Wedding Fashion Where Affordability Meets Style With Kristen Tumasonis from Suit Shop
In today's episode, we welcome Kristen Tumasonis, the marketing director at SuitShop, to discuss innovative suiting trends for weddings. Kristen provides valuable advice on how to own a suit for the price of a rental, the ease and benefits of S...
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Episode 72
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47:49
071: All About the Bride’s Entrance and Making the Most of Your Walk Down the Aisle
Today's episode is all about the Bride's entrance and the importance of timing and music in creating memorable wedding moments. Every Bride wants that perfect moment when they walk down the aisle and all eyes are on them- and this episode gives...
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Episode 71
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33:50
070: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Dance Party
In today's episode, we discuss enhancing your wedding dance party! We talk about the importance of the couple being present on the dance floor and the strategic timing of playing specific genres of music. We cover the pros and cons of fake send...
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Episode 70
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32:21
069: How to Research Your Wedding Vendors Online and What to Look For
Today we're talking with Heidi Thompson, of Evolve Your Wedding Business. Heidi shares insights on how wedding professionals can better attract their ideal clients and discusses the importance of researching vendors. In this conversation, we co...
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Episode 69
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42:14
068: Experience Over Aesthetic: Why Couples Are Prioritizing Experiences Over Material Things With Sara Margulis From Honeyfund
In today's episode, we have a very special returning guest! We chat with Sara Margulis, the CEO of Honeyfund. We discuss the trend of couples prioritizing experiences over material items, highlighting the shift towards valuing memorable moments...
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Episode 68
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38:58
067: Itching to Elope?! Why Have a Wedding?
Why in the world should you still want to have a wedding with all the stress and anxiety?! Well, today we're diving into the reasons why couples should consider having a wedding amidst the stressful planning process and negativity from social m...
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Episode 67
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30:36
066: Tips and Tricks for Mastering the Wedding Bar
In today's episode, we dive into planning the bar for your wedding reception. We talk about how venue policies differ on bartending services and alcohol provision to offering practical tips on managing beverage quantities, ice logistics, and th...
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Episode 66
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31:01
065: We're Back! Where We've Been & What We've Been Up To
We're baaaack! We've got lots to share about where we've been, what we've been up to, our move from Texas to Ohio & so much more! We are so excited to update you on all things Wedding Duo & what's to come. Tune in! We've missed yo...
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Episode 65
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24:46
064: Photo + Video with Wild + Roam!
Photos from a wedding can show off its beauty and vibrance. Video from a wedding can transport you back after decades have passed. This week, we’ve brought on Dryden and Emily Glod from wildandroam.co to help answer all of your questions about ...
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Episode 64
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50:56
063: To Buy or to Rent?
There’s a lot of stuff involved in a wedding. Tables, chairs, flowers, chargers, decor, cutlery… Some of these may be provided by your venue or vendors, but many may not—and this can be seriously overwhelming! Today, we talk through all of thes...
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Episode 63
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37:25
062: Travel in Style with Joey Medellin of Team One Luxury
Getting from a hotel to a wedding venue to a reception hall can be so much more than point A to point B. But if you’re considering a limo, what happens if your guests aren’t ready to leave on time? Is traffic being accounted for? Is a limo alri...
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Episode 62
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43:05
061: The Food Episode!
Nothing brings folks together quite like food. That’s all well and good, but when it comes to the logistics of feeding dozens to hundreds of people all at once for your wedding—well, that’s when it gets complicated. This week we try to digest t...
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Episode 61
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29:57
060: How to be a Good Wedding Guest
You may be planning your own wedding, but that doesn’t mean you’ll always be the ones at the altar. When that time comes, it’ll be good to know how to not just be a good host, but a good guest. In this episode, we’ll teach you how not to be “th...
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Episode 60
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35:46
059: Weddings with Themes!
Today’s theme is… themes! Specifically, themed weddings—from holidays to decades to favorite movies, if you or your partner (hopefully both) are considering having a themed wedding, there can be a lot to consider! In today’s episode, we go over...
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Episode 59
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28:49
058: The Emotional Rollercoaster That is Your Wedding Day
In case you somehow weren’t aware, your wedding will make you feel things. Shocking, we know. But the emotions that come over you can take you by surprise and leave you feeling overwhelmed in ways you didn’t expect. In this episode, we talk thr...
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Episode 58
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38:42
057: Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best - Wedding Insurance with Alyson Locacciato of Front Row Insurance
You never want to think of something terrible happening on your wedding day. But from trip hazards to alcohol-related accidents to unprecedented events like COVID, it’s hard to always predict what could happen. Luckily, wedding insurance can gi...
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Episode 57
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43:26
056: Band vs. DJ: How to do Music for Your Wedding
Music is important to creating the right atmosphere and flow for your wedding, and when people think of music at a wedding, the two most common choices are a band or a DJ. However, which songs are played is far from the only consideration when ...
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Episode 56
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26:42
055: Professionals vs. “Friendors”: What to Look Out for when your Vendors are your Friends
Understatement of the century: weddings are expensive! So it’s totally understandable if you decide for your budget’s sake to forgo the professional photographer and go with the family friend who said they’d do it for free. But if you do this, ...
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Episode 55
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31:28
054: How to Light Your Wedding
How a space is lit can have a tremendous effect on not only how a space looks, but how it feels—for good and for ill. Whether you’re looking for something natural, subtle, bold, or brilliant, knowing how to go about lighting your wedding is an ...
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Episode 54
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39:29
053: How to Handle Personality Conflicts at Your Wedding
As joyous as weddings can be, nobody can pretend that they can’t be stressful. And with so many friends and family members involved, it’s only natural that some personalities will flare up or that some egos will clash. In this episode, we talk ...
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Episode 53
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29:44
052: Our Guide to Wedding Attire
Whether for a groom or bride, members of the wedding party, or guests, figuring out attire for a wedding can be a complicated process. How do you balance practicality and aesthetics? Should there be a dress code? Do you even want it to be forma...
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Episode 52
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28:22