The Planner's Edit with Desirée Adams: A Podcast for Wedding Planners and Pros (FKA Ask the Planner)
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The Planner's Edit with Desirée Adams: A Podcast for Wedding Planners and Pros (FKA Ask the Planner)
140 | Shorter Engagements: Planning Weddings with Less Time
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Today, we’re talking about weddings after shorter engagements (when you have less time to plan!). Because sometimes? You just don’t have 2 years to plan a wedding. Your maternal clock is ticking or you’re in medical school and you just want to get married THIS YEAR. Today we are sharing eight important topics to consider when planning a wedding on a shorter timeline.
To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below:
- First, Set Your Priorities [3:50]
- Be Intentional With Your Guest List [5:37]
- Consider Your Wedding Party Size [7:43]
- Change Up The Roles of Your Wedding Party [10:27]
- You May Need to Be Flexible With Your Venue [13:09]
- Your Timeline Can Be More Flexible [15:20]
- Vendors Might Not Necessarily Be Cheaper [17:02]
- Consider Live Streaming [19:22]
Links Mentioned in the Episode
- Find the Full Shownotes Here
- Purchase our COMPLETE wedding budget bundle spreadsheets
- The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist
- Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop