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Busy Bride 101Author: Lisa McMillan
The Busy Bride 101 Podcast: Wedding Planning Tips for the Bride on the Go, offers quick and easy wedding planning tips and advice to streamline your next steps to create the wedding of your dreams. Your host, Lisa G McMillan, owner and founder of Exquisite Events and Consulting, offers inspired techniques to bring you closer to sorting through the list of details and guides you in determining what questions to ask wedding vendors. Language: en Genres: Home & Garden, Leisure, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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You've Booked the Venue...Now What?
Monday, 2 March, 2026
"You've Booked the Venue… Now What? Non-Traditional Next Steps to Keep Your Wedding Planning Calm and Intentional" Episode Summary: You've booked your venue, maybe even secured a photographer, and now you're wondering… what's next? In this episode, I walk you through the crucial next steps after booking your venue, with surprising non-traditional tips to make your wedding day flow smoothly and feel truly yours. From defining the guest experience before choosing décor, to reverse-engineering your timeline, designing the reception energy, evaluating vendors, and creating a flex fund to protect your peace of mind, I cover it all. Plus, hear a real-life example of how a first look can transform your day. We'll also show you how to use your Wedding Planner Starter Bundle, including the Bridal Gown Worksheet, Venue Comparison Worksheet, and Florals Checklist, to make intentional decisions with confidence. If you're feeling unsure, I'll explain how a focused one-hour session with me can help you clarify your next steps and feel calm, confident, and organized. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to define your guest experience before choosing décor Practical ways to communicate your guest count without stress How to reverse-engineer your wedding timeline with real examples Why many couples choose a first look and how it frees up cocktail hour How to design your reception energy to match your personality Tips for trusting your gut with vendor communication How to set up a Flex Fund to protect your peace of mind How to leverage your Wedding Planner Starter Bundle worksheets How a one-hour session with me can give clarity and direction Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Wedding Planner Starter Bundle – includes Bridal Gown Worksheet, Venue Comparison Worksheet, Florals Checklist Book a 1-Hour Planning Session with Lisa – private session for $100 Connect with Lisa: Website: Exquisite Events and Consulting Instagram: @BusyBride101 Instagram: @Exquisite_Events_Consulting Email: lisa@exquisiteevents.info Subscribe & Tune In: Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! New episodes drop once a month.
