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The Leap Lifestyle PodcastAuthor: Deanna Nash
Wedding planner and industry veteran Deanna Nash brings you The Leap Lifestyle Podcast - a wedding and lifestyle podcast created for couples living their best lives at the intersection of nearly and newly wed. Whether you're newly engaged or just married, The Leap Lifestyle Podcast will cover topics ranging from weddings, travel, life and style, all centered around that time in life beginning with getting engaged, to having just walked down the aisle.After having spent nearly twenty years in the wedding industry, Deanna will chat with other wedding pros to dig deep, gaining insider knowledge through interviews and stories, leaving you with practical advice for this most amazing time in your life. Language: en-us Genres: Education, How To, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Touring Venues like a Pro: What to Consider and What to Ask, with Shannon Tarrant
Episode 44
Tuesday, 19 August, 2025
This week on The Leap Lifestyle Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Shannon Tarrant, co-found of Wedding Venue Map and Venue Help Desk! With more than 20 years experience helping couples source venues, Shannon shares why choosing your wedding venue is one of the biggest (and earliest) decisions in the wedding planning process, and it sets the tone for everything that follows. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how to find a venue that truly fits you as a couple.Whether you’ve just gotten engaged or you’re knee-deep in Pinterest boards and vendor outreach, we’ll walk you through how to start the search, what to look out for, and the questions you have to ask before signing on the dotted line.What We Cover in This Episode: How to Begin Your Venue SearchWhere to start and now to avoid overwhelmThe first conversation every couple should have: What kind of wedding do we want?Getting aligned on your must-haves vs. nice-to-haves Nailing Down Your Wedding VibeRustic barn? Modern industrial loft? Outdoor garden party?How your venue choice shapes the overall aesthetic and affect your wedding budgetTalking Budget Without the StressWhy your venue budget affects everything elseTips for being realistic about your wedding budget and what the means in terms of your wedding venueGetting on the Same Page as a CoupleDiscussing values, priorities, and guest count to avoid venue regretBalancing dream venue vibes with practical logisticsNarrowing Down the OptionsHow many venues should you really visit before choosing?Smart ways to research venues before scheduling a tourVenue Tours 101The essential questions you must ask during each visitWhat to look for on your visitDecoding the cost of venues and how asking questions is a MUSTDecoding Venue & Catering LingoWhat do “preferred vendors,” “food & beverage minimums,” or “site fees” actually mean?How food and beverage minimums really workListen Now If You’re:Newly engaged and not sure where to startFeeling confused by wedding industry jargonReady to feel confident in choosing a space that reflects you two perfectlyYou can find Shannon on the web at Wedding Venue Map and Venue Help Desk, and on instagram @weddingvenuemap and @venuehelpdeskYou can find Deanna on the web at Deanna Nash Events and The Leap Lifestyle, and on Instagram @deannanashevents and @theleaplifestyle .Want More Planning Help? Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes on budgeting, timelines, vendor tips, and more!As always, thanks for listening!
