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Yuki and John discuss Weddings.

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How much does the average wedding cost? The answer may be higher than you think — and the costs associated with a wedding can be surprising. You might have already budgeted out your wedding, but having the insights of people who’ve been to and planned weddings for several years is invaluable.

In this engaging episode we delve deep into the world of organizing and budgeting for significant life events, specifically weddings. We are joined by Amanda Cowley, founder, head planner and designer of Amanda Kelly Events. She also happens to be the wedding planner for Cadeem’s wedding. Jaye Simpson is also joining us today. She is a senior underwriter for a leading insurance company based in Toronto and the proud owner of Jaye’s Boutique–a go-to source for custom crafted delights perfect for celebrating life's greatest milestones.

Tune in if you or anyone you know are planning a big event, particularly weddings. And if the average wedding cost seems too high for you, this episode can help you figure out a way to manage your finances better.

Three Reasons to Listen to This Episode

1. Learn how to effectively manage external pressures and align them with your budget and event vision.
2. Discover the importance of financial planning in staging successful life events.
3. Understand how to address surprise costs and ensuring value for money.

Resources

• Money.ca
• Amanda Cowley Events
• Amanda Cowley on Instagram
• Amanda Cowley Events Facebook Page
• Jaye's Boutique on Instagram
• Jaye's Boutique on Facebook
• Jaye Simpson on LinkedIn

Guests:

About Amanda Cowley

Amanda Cowley is the founder of Amanda Cowley Planning + Design. They do extensive work for couples aiming to have wonderful weddings and celebrations to truly honor that special moment.

Visit her website, or follow her on Instagram.

About Jaye Simpson

Jaye Simpson is an entrepreneur and started her own business, Jaye’s Boutique, which caters to wedding crafts.

Connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Two other episodes like this one:

• How To Delegate To Your Wedding Party
• Boundaries + Gatekeeping: A Practice in Healthy Wedding Planning

Want to ask Jamie your wedding planning questions? Join her in The Master Plan!

What did you think about this episode?  What were your takeaways?  I want to hear your feedback!  Screenshot the episode and post your thoughts on Instagram and tag us @wolferandco. 

You can get your Perfect Wedding Timeline - HERE!

Be sure to grab your ultimate Wedding Day Checklist at weddingchecklist.co

You are also invited to join the Facebook Wedding Community she has created for y'all to support each other. ❤️

P.S. — These links may use affiliate platforms where commission may be earned based on clicks and/or purchases, and I would love it if you used them! It won't cost you anything extra, but affiliate links are RAD because they help creators like me to fund the free content we provide.

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Two other episodes like this one:

• Mismatch + Management | How to choose your Wedding Party attire
• Wedding Party Drama | A Wedding Planning Q & A Session

Want to ask Jamie your wedding planning questions? Join her in The Master Plan!

What did you think about this episode?  What were your takeaways?  I want to hear your feedback!  Screenshot the episode and post your thoughts on Instagram and tag us @wolferandco. 

Be sure to grab your ultimate Wedding Day Checklist at weddingchecklist.co

You can get your Perfect Wedding Timeline - HERE!

You are also invited to join the Facebook Wedding Community she has created for y'all to support each other. ❤️

P.S. — These links may use affiliate platforms where commission may be earned based on clicks and/or purchases, and I would love it if you used them! It won't cost you anything extra, but affiliate links are RAD because they help creators like me to fund the free content we provide.

Resources from this episode:

Some options to help keep your wedding dress clean while taking photos if you are going to have inclement weather or a muddy situation:

• Bridal Buddy from Amazon 
• Option on Etsy
• Nearly Newlywed - Jamie’s go-to for gently used wedding dresses.
• Kennedy Blue - Jamie’s go-to for amazing bridesmaid dresses, use THIS LINK for 15% OFF!
• Generation Tux - Jamie’s go-to for suits.
• Jamie’s mega dress try-on YouTube video - CLICK HERE
• Wolfer & Co Facebook Group Wedding Marketplace for trading, selling, buying used wedding attire and supplies.
• Need a little help deciding what to do for your wedding party attire? Take our QUIZ!
• Jamie created a great Dress Alterations Guide you can download…CLICK HERE!

Want to ask Jamie your wedding planning questions? Join her in The Master Plan!

What did you think about this episode?  What were your takeaways?  I want to hear your feedback!  Screenshot the episode and post your thoughts on Instagram and tag us @wolferandco. 

You can get your Perfect Wedding Timeline - HERE!

Be sure to grab your ultimate Wedding Day Checklist at weddingchecklist.co

You are also invited to join the Facebook Wedding Community she has created for y'all to support each other. ❤️

P.S. — These links may use affiliate platforms where commission may be earned based on clicks and/or purchases, and I would love it if you used them! It won't cost you anything extra, but affiliate links are RAD because they help creators like me to fund the free content we provide.

Resources from this episode:

• Nearly Newlywed - Jamie’s go-to for gently used wedding dresses.
• Kennedy Blue - Jamie’s go-to for amazing bridesmaid dresses
• Jamie’s mega dress try-on YouTube video - CLICK HERE
• Wolfer & Co Facebook Group Wedding Marketplace for trading, selling, buying used wedding attire and supplies.
• Need a little help deciding what to do for your wedding party attire? Take our QUIZ!
• Jamie created a great Dress Alterations Guide you can download…CLICK HERE!

Want to ask Jamie your wedding planning questions? Join her in The Master Plan!

What did you think about this episode?  What were your takeaways?  I want to hear your feedback!  Screenshot the episode and post your thoughts on Instagram and tag us @wolferandco. 

You can get your Perfect Wedding Timeline - HERE!

Be sure to grab your ultimate Wedding Day Checklist at weddingchecklist.co

You are also invited to join the Facebook Wedding Community she has created for y'all to support each other. ❤️

P.S. — These links may use affiliate platforms where commission may be earned based on clicks and/or purchases, and I would love it if you used them! It won't cost you anything extra, but affiliate links are RAD because they help creators like me to fund the free content we provide.

Resources from this episode:

• Nearly Newlywed - Jamie’s go-to for gently used wedding dresses.
• Kennedy Blue - Jamie’s go-to for amazing bridesmaid dresses, use THIS LINK for 15% OFF!
• Jamie’s mega dress try-on YouTube video - CLICK HERE
• Wolfer & Co Facebook Group Wedding Marketplace for trading, selling, buying used wedding attire and supplies.
• Need a little help deciding what to do for your wedding party attire? Take our QUIZ!
• Jamie created a great Dress Alterations Guide you can download…CLICK HERE!

Want to ask Jamie your wedding planning questions? Join her in The Master Plan!

What did you think about this episode?  What were your takeaways?  I want to hear your feedback!  Screenshot the episode and post your thoughts on Instagram and tag us @wolferandco. 

You can get your Perfect Wedding Timeline - HERE!

Be sure to grab your ultimate Wedding Day Checklist at weddingchecklist.co

You are also invited to join the Facebook Wedding Community she has created for y'all to support each other. ❤️

P.S. — These links may use affiliate platforms where commission may be earned based on clicks and/or purchases, and I would love it if you used them! It won't cost you anything extra, but affiliate links are RAD because they help creators like me to fund the free content we provide.

In this episode, co-hosts Kristina, Mike & Sharon talk about the careful consideration you should give to picking your perfect team… your wedding squad!

Tune into this episode to hear all the reasons why careful consideration should be given to who you choose as your wedding squad!

Listen in while Kristina, Mike & Sharon discuss proposing to your wedding party, narrowing down the list, being honest and clear about your expectations with the chosen few… and much more!

You want your wedding day to be worry and stress free! Kristina, Mike and Sharon share some tips in this episode to help you pick the people for your wedding squad that will help it go as smooth as possible.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND Setting expectations and having clear, honest discussions when asking your bridal party to be a part of your BIG day will help ensure a smooth planning process and wedding!

Tell us your bridal party proposal stories! Share your responses with us and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings 

While you’re there, make sure you follow us @theringtheblingandallthethings so you can see behind the scenes where me, Mike & Sharon will take you from engagement to your wedding day and beyond with The Ring, The Bling & All The Things

Connect with hosts:
Kristina Stubblefield
Website: https://kristinastubblefield.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinastubblefield_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristinastubblefield
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODw_E9Qq-7f7F9tMZGWWYg/videos
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-stubblefield-057074a/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinastubblefieldpage

Michael Gaddie
Website: https://www.lloydsflorist.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lloydsflorist/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lloydsflorist/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lloydsflorist

Sharon Rumsey
Website: https://aperfectplanevents.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APerfectPlanKentuckiana/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aperfectplaneventskentuckiana/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aperfectplanevents

Loved this episode? Click here to leave me a rating and review! 

You're definitely having a wedding ceremony so that means you have a few decisions to make while planning this part of your wedding day.  Once you've decided who's going to take part in the ceremony, you'll have to decide how you'll have them walk into your ceremony (the processional), where you'll want everyone to stand or sit.  Some wedding ceremonies will have traditions and protocols depending on culture, religion or venue (church or synagogue), but these days there are so many options you could consider and far less rules.  I hope that you love this episode and that it gives you some thought into making your wedding ceremony one that feels best to you.
Brandee Gaar is a luxury Event Planner, Thought Leader, Educational Speaker and Host of The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast.  As a lifelong lover of all things events, Brandee spent 7 years as a corporate event planner with the prestigious Gaylord Hotels brand before opening her own event consulting firm.  Blush by Brandee Gaar and Eleven Events by Blush have quickly become known for their over the top events and high touch standard of customer service.

Brandee is passionate about teaching wedding industry entrepreneurs her exact strategies in growing two 6-figure event businesses (while still being a present mom and wife!).  She provides expert tools for those who are ready to ditch the overwhelm and build the profitable business they’ve always dreamed of!

Places to go - People to see:

Kelly's Site: http://www.kellymcwilliams.com

Kelly's Blog: https://www.kellymcwilliams.com/blog
Instagram: @kellyamcwilliams @thisvsthatweddingpodcast

Lance's Site & Insta: https://www.mydfwdj.com/ / https://www.instagram.com/mydfwdj/

About Kelly:
Hundreds of weddings and 21 years in the industry, Kelly knows how incredible a well planned wedding can be. She creates  from scratch & believes every moment counts and every decision plays a part in what makes your event magnificent. She believes in making events beautiful AND fun.  Published & nationally While most of Kellys weddings take place in Naples, Sani

Places to go - People to see:

Kelly's Site: http://www.kellymcwilliams.com
Kelly's Blog: https://www.kellymcwilliams.com/blog
Instagram: @kellyamcwilliams

About Kelly:
Kelly knows how incredible a well planned wedding can be. Every moment counts and every decision plays a part. Wedding planning should be fun and as easy to do as possible. Besides planning weddings, Kelly travels the globe as an industry speaker. Kelly is a Martha Stewart Top Wedding Planner & this podcast won Brides magazine and WeddingWire's best podcast.

Need a little help planning your wedding?

The Getting Ready Room List (ON SALE NOW)

Wedding Song Ideas: Spotify Playlist Included! (ON SALE NOW)

Download the Wedding Spending Plan

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Resources from this episode:

Kara (Jamie's guest on this episode) can help brides and couples planning their wedding over at: https://wolferandco.com/kara

Want to ask Jamie your wedding planning questions? Join her in The Master Plan!

What did you think about this episode?  What were your takeaways?  I want to hear your feedback!  Screenshot the episode and post your thoughts on Instagram and tag us @wolferandco. 

You can get your Perfect Wedding Timeline - HERE!

Be sure to grab your ultimate Wedding Day Checklist at weddingchecklist.co

You are also invited to join the  Facebook Wedding Community  she has created for y'all to support each other. ❤️

P.S. — *These links may use affiliate platforms where commission may be earned based on clicks and/or purchases, and I would love it if you used them! It won't cost you anything extra, but affiliate links are RAD because they help creators like me to fund the free content we provide.*

Resources from this episode:

• Hard Money Talks Worksheet - download here!

Want to ask Jamie your wedding planning questions? Join her in The Master Plan!

What did you think about this episode?  What were your takeaways?  I want to hear your feedback!  Screenshot the episode and post your thoughts on Instagram and tag us @wolferandco. 

You can get your Perfect Wedding Timeline - HERE!

Be sure to grab your ultimate Wedding Day Checklist at weddingchecklist.co

You are also invited to join the Facebook Wedding Community she has created for y'all to support each other. ❤️

P.S. — *These links may use affiliate platforms where commission may be earned based on clicks and/or purchases, and I would love it if you used them! It won't cost you anything extra, but affiliate links are RAD because they help creators like me to fund the free content we provide.*

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• 25 Most Forgotten Items Checklist
• YouTube Video: Backyard & Air BnB Weddings

Want to ask Jamie your wedding planning questions? Join her in The Master Plan!

What did you think about this episode?  What were your takeaways?  I want to hear your feedback!  Screenshot the episode and post your thoughts on Instagram and tag us @wolferandco. 

You can get your Perfect Wedding Timeline - HERE!

Be sure to grab your ultimate Wedding Day Checklist at weddingchecklist.co

You are also invited to join the Facebook Wedding Community she has created for y'all to support each other. ❤️

P.S. — These links may use affiliate platforms where commission may be earned based on clicks and/or purchases, and I would love it if you used them! It won't cost you anything extra, but affiliate links are RAD because they help creators like me to fund the free content we provide.

Did you even know that you could rent your wedding jewelry? Yeah, me either.  I mean, I knew that you could rent all your wedding attire from places like Rent the Runway. But DIAMONDS? Yes please.  Give me all the earrings, bracelets and necklace's.  Bring.the.Bling. In this episode Lauren and I talk about why you should consider renting vs buying costume  or real jewelry.   One of the biggest reasons is that because its your wedding day and if ever you're going to want to drip in diamonds and its actually very acceptable to, its this one day.  However your spending plan may be saying, "Yeah, $26,000 in fabulous jewlery isn't fitting on this line item.  Imagine the opportunity to be like a celebrity on the red carpet and wear 40 carats in diamonds. I am just seeing all the times the lighting hits your wrist, neck and ears and that your photographer and videographer will catch. If you have any questions about renting jewelry, check out this FAQ.
PS - this totally hits the Something Borrowed category!

About my co-host Lauren Grunstein :  Lauren is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Verstolo Fine Jewelry, which specializes in custom diamond jewelry and fine jewelry rentals for brides. She started her career in public relations where she worked with a number of CPG bands and start-ups in fashion and beauty. Her passion for diamonds and entrepreneurship took her to Verstolo where she works to help brides and clients transform into their best selves on the most important day of their lives. 


Places to go - People to see:

Kelly's Site: http://www.kellymcwilliams.com

Kelly's Blog: https://www.kellymcwilliams.com/blog
Instagram: @kellyamcwilliams @thisvsthatweddingpodcast

Lance's Website: https://www.mydfwdj.com/

Lance's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mydfwdj/

Listen to all the previous episodes: https://thisvsthatweddingpo

Places to go - People to see:

Kelly's Site: http://www.kellymcwilliams.com
Kelly's Blog: https://www.kellymcwilliams.com/blog
Instagram: @kellyamcwilliams

About Kelly:
Kelly knows how incredible a well planned wedding can be. Every moment counts and every decision plays a part. Wedding planning should be fun and as easy to do as possible. Besides planning weddings, Kelly travels the globe as an industry speaker. Kelly is a Martha Stewart Top Wedding Planner & this podcast won Brides magazine and WeddingWire's best podcast.

Need a little help planning your wedding?

The Getting Ready Room List (ON SALE NOW)

Wedding Song Ideas: Spotify Playlist Included! (ON SALE NOW)

Download the Wedding Spending Plan

...

Who you choose to be in your Wedding Party – and who you DON’T choose - is a very big decision for your wedding. In this episode, we share some trends on how couples are tweaking this age-old tradition to better reflect the people that matter most to them. This includes using more inclusive terminology, focusing less on someone’s gender or having “even” sides, and potentially forgoing having a wedding party altogether.

We talked about:

• Modern and inclusive terminology
• Traditions of the past
• Is it ok to have uneven sides?
• Mixed-gender wedding parties
• VIPs that are supportive of both partners
• Opting not to have a wedding party
• Some tips to keep in mind when deciding who you do (and don’t) want to include

Links mentioned:

• Episode 6: Reinterpreting Weddings with Kathryn Hamm
• Episode 83: Involving Kids In Your Wedding Plans

Join the "Ringer Club" to dive deeper into wedding planning alongside an incredible community of fellow Ringers and gain further access to Danielle and Dan. (We couldn't do it without your amazing support!)

Follow along on the socials:

Podcast Insta: @putaringonitpodcast
Danielle's Insta: @dpnak
Dan's Insta:  @danielmoyerphoto

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Follow us on Instagram: 
@putaringonitpodcast 
@dpnak
@danielmoyerphoto

Snag helpful resources and wedding planning templates at the Shop at DPNAK.

In this episode, co-hosts Kristina, Mike & Sharon talk with best friends Mandy & Allison about what being a Maid of Honor means and how going the extra mile will keep the bride from getting bogged down in the details.

Tune in to hear best friends, Mandy and Allison, who were both recently married and served as Maid of Honor in each other’s weddings, talk about what the Maid of Honor role really means and how going the extra mile will keep the bride from getting bogged down in the details.

Listen in while co-hosts Kristina, Mike & Sharon talk with best friends Mandy & Allison who served as Maid of Honor in each other’s weddings. They’ll cover everything about the Maid of Honor and other wedding party roles, choosing wisely for those roles, the list of to do’s, the details, going above and beyond and how a great M.O.H. just makes it happen!

Do you know how to choose the perfect Maid of Honor? Think of this episode as an enlightening bootcamp on how to not feel obligated to choose anyone not in your corner… and how hand picking the right person will ensure it’s all about TEAM BRIDE from engagement to wedding day.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL FIND OUT how to pick and/or be the perfect Maid of Honor, what the role means and why communicating expectations is so important.

Share with us how your Maid of Honor went above and beyond to make your day special and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings 

While you’re there, make sure you follow us @theringtheblingandallthethings so you can see behind the scenes where me, Mike & Sharon will take you from engagement to your wedding day and beyond with The Ring, The Bling & All The Things

MADE TO BE A MAID BOOTCAMP: Being asked to be a part of someone's bridal party is an honor, but what exactly does it mean? Join us for a 2-hour virtual bootcamp on Wednesday April 28th, 2021 at 6:00pm EST. The bootcamp will cover:

• What extra responsibilities come with Maid of Honor vs Bridesmaid
• Engagement Parties
• Bachelorette Parties 
• Helping Plan Proposals 
• How to Support the Bride
• Wrangling the Crew 
• Day of Duties
• After the Wedding

Join us live or access the recorded version! Only $19 Reserve your spot today!
To register go to theringtheblingandallthethings.com

Can Weddings ruin friendships?

According to Ricke and the internet: YES!

So why are weddings so uniquely challenging to friendships? 

Join us in this episode as Ricke & Ahmed:

• Dive into the ways a friendship can change as wedding plans progress
• Discuss the factors that can cause stress on a friendship
• How can you avoid these relationship pitfalls in the process

Email us at WhatTheFriendPod@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts!

Make sure to also follow us on Instagram @WhatTheFriendPod

Credits:
Intro Music: 'Cruise With Me' by Patrick Patrikios
Outro Music: 'Cubic Z' by Diamond Ortiz

Whether you love them to bits or they drive you a bit crazy, there are some traditional and untraditional ways of including family in your wedding day. In this episode, we break down what it could look like to include them in your wedding party. We also dive into some creative alternatives if you opt not to have them in your wedding party (which is TOTALLY ok and allowed). Finally, we talked about what you can do if YOU have kiddos and want to include them in your way.

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)

Links mentioned:

• Support the Show
• Alisa Tongg’s Wedding Ceremony Masterclass for Friend Officiants
• DPNAK Weddings   
• Daniel Moyer Photography  

Join the "Ringer Club" to dive deeper into wedding planning alongside an incredible community of fellow Ringers and gain further access to Danielle and Dan. (We couldn't do it without your amazing support!)

Follow along on the socials:

Podcast Insta: @putaringonitpodcast
Danielle's Insta: @dpnak
Dan's Insta: @danielmoyerphoto

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Follow us on Instagram: 
@putaringonitpodcast 
@dpnak
@danielmoyerphoto

Snag helpful resources and wedding planning templates at the Shop at DPNAK.

About the same time that James Lumsden arrived in Newfoundland, young doctor Conrad Fitz-Gerald landed in Harbour Breton to attend to people who worked along the southeast coast for a company of fish and wine merchants. As Ella Manuel relates, there were few medical men as tough and indestructible, and as self-effacing.