Wedded: The Wedding Planner Podcast
by Tracy Taylor Ward and Shannon Leahy
Latest episode
From Help Wanted to Dream Team: Our Hiring Evolution
From Help Wanted to Dream Team: Our Hiring Evolution
About this podcast
Welcome to Wedded: The Wedding Planner Podcast. We are Tracy Taylor Ward and Shannon Leahy, wedding planners with a love for event design who work with clients all over the world. Tracy’s company, Tracy Taylor Ward Design, is based in NY and FL, and Shannon’s company, Shannon Leahy Events, is located in CA and MD. After a combined 20 years in the events industry, we’ve “wedded” our expertise to share with you everything we know about weddings and how to run a successful luxury event planning company. Whether you’re a wedding planner looking to elevate your client’s experience, or a bride or groom wondering how to hold a chic, seamless and exceptionally fun wedding, you’ve come to the right place! So grab your favorite pen and notebook, and take a seat. We can’t wait to help you level up your wedding!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 91 episodes
- From Help Wanted to Dream Team: Our Hiring Evolution · 17 minIn this episode, we’re diving into the essential strategies for building an exceptional team that propels your business forward. Whether you’re a seasoned planner or just…
- Perfect Petals: How to Use Personal Flowers in Weddings · 14 minWhat is a “personal flower,” who gets them, when do they get them, how are they presented, and what do you do with them?! From bouquets and boutonnieres to nosegays and wreaths…
- Inflation Frustration: Navigating Wedding Price Surges · 15 minWelcome back to “Wedded” with Trace and Shannon! After a brief hiatus, we’re here with a fresh format and lots of exciting topics sourced from you, our fantastic listeners. In…
- How To Plan Like A Pro: Our Core System Revealed · 9 minPlanners— are you tired of spinning your wheels with inefficient systems? Couples— have you ever wondered how you could plan your wedding more effortlessly? Today we are breaking…
- After the Aisle: Conquering Post-Wedding Blues, Name Changes, and the Journey Ahead! · 20 minJoin us today as we provide practical advice and strategies to overcome post-wedding blues, simplify the name change process, preserve cherished memories, and thrive in your new…
- The Art of Wedding Negotiations: Strategies for Successful Vendor Communications · 22 minGet ready to dive into the nitty-gritty of vendor contracts! Today we are sharing valuable tips on establishing clear and open communication channels throughout the negotiation…
- Thriving in a Slow Wedding Season: Adaptation and Resilience for Wedding Planners · 21 minIt's time to talk about something we all dread in the wedding industry: a super slow season. But don't worry, we've got you covered with a ton of tips and tricks to keep your…
- Hashtag 'Happily Ever After': Exploring the Role of Social Media in Modern Weddings · 19 minThis week we are exploring the ever-evolving world of social media and its impact on weddings. From swoon-worthy inspiration to the pressure for Instagram-perfect moments, we'll…
- An Introvert's Guide to Wedding Planning · 17 minPlanning a wedding can be stressful for anyone, but for introverts, it can be especially overwhelming. So, we're here to share some tips and strategies for creating a wedding…
- Going Green: Planning a Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Wedding · 24 minOn this week's episode of Wedded, we're all about planning a sustainable and eco-friendly wedding! We're sharing stories and tips for carbon conscious couples, including how we…
- How to Attract Your Ideal Client · 21 minLet's face it, in the wedding planning industry, there are a lot of fish in the sea. So, if you want to stand out and attract your ideal clients, you need to know who they are…
- The Budgeting Masterclass You’ve All Been Waiting For · 28 minWhoever said ‘Money, Money, Money. Must be Funny” must not have been a wedding planner. Tune-in to this week’s episode for everything you need to know about wedding budgets, from…
- Navigating Conflicts With Parents During Planning · 22 minIt’s never easy to make plans when there are too many cooks in the kitchen, and event planning is no exception! Planning a wedding often means navigating inter-family dynamics…
- Vendor No Show? No Problem. · 21 minFor those who have never been in a scenario where a vendor cancels at the last minute or simply doesn’t show up on the wedding day, consider yourself one of the lucky ones!…
- What to Wear — Wedding Planner Edition · 24 minWondering what you and your on-site team should wear to your upcoming events? We’ve got you covered—Tune in this week for our tips on determining the best dress code for you and…
- How to Decide if an Engagement Party is Right for You (& How to Plan One) · 16 minWondering why your social media feeds have been flooded with proposals lately? That’s because we’re in the height of Engagement Season (Nov-February), the most popular time for…
- Best Practices for Annual Business Reflections To Guarantee Your Best Year Ever Ahead · 18 minWedding season has wrapped, so what should you do with this time off from in-person events?! Well wed-heads, we’re so glad you asked! This week we’re dishing out our best…
- Venue Search: The Most Important Questions To Ask To Find Your Perfect Space · 23 minWith proposal season now in full swing, venue searching will be (if it’s not already!) top of mind for thousands of couples and their wedding planners. That’s why this week we’re…
- Surprising Unforeseen Costs In Wedding Planning · 20 minThis week, we’re talking about one of our favorite topics…finances! More specifically, we discuss those big budget items that couples either forget about or are shocked to find…
- 10 Wedding Day Details You Definitely Don’t Want to Forget · 21 minLet’s be honest…nobody’s perfect, ourselves included! This week we’re discussing the ten most commonly forgotten wedding day details and lessons we’ve learned over the years so…
