Michelle hosted a Wedding Planning Happy Hour last year for a large group, primarily brides, and answered numerous wedding planning questions from all stages of the process. Listen in to learn a great deal from this episode and hear about others' experiences with planning their weddings.

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Topics and Questions That Were Covered

• What do I need to get done now that we are 2 weeks out from the wedding?
• How long is too long for your venue to reply to contract questions?
• When can we start planning pre-wedding festivities such as engagement parties, bridal showers, etc.
• How far in advance should I hire a month-of coordinator?
• How do I figure out trash and waste disposal?
• How to get over the fear of spending money you don’t physically have all of right now?
• Is it ok that I’m hiring a HAMU artist that is not on my wedding planners’s vendor list?
• Is it customary to pay for a bridesmaid's hair and/or makeup?
• I’m meeting with wedding photographers tomorrow, what should I ask them?

The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...

Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez

• Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
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