Questions answered in this episode: - How do you structure client meetings? - What’s the best way to introduce yourself to the vendors as the event planner and set expectations and timelines? - How do you partner with vendors you admire in the industry? - What marketing materials do you have to give out to clients? - What is the best timeline, communication, to-do checklist softwares?

In this episode, Jamie's good friend, Kara Ghassabeh (@karaghassabeh), answers the questions: - How do you host a wedding when you don’t like the spotlight on you? - How to let wedding planning burn out from setting us back? - How can I get my fiancé to help plan the wedding? - How can we make sure we’re taking time to enjoy this wedding planning phase of our relationship?

In this episode Jamie talks about how to plan the flow of your wedding day from walking down the aisle to your first dance to cutting the cake…or whatever else you might be doing. ; ) She breaks down the timing and transitions from event to event on your wedding day.

In this episode, Jamie dives into: - Secrets to achieving stunning wedding day flowers on a budget. - Steps to successfully DIY your own wedding blooms. - Strategies for pausing wedding planning to preserve your peace of mind.

In this episode Jamie answers the questions: - What services do DJs provide and how do you pick the right one? - How to handle a situation where a planner orders decor without the couple's approval? - Feasibility of using food trucks or restaurant delivery for low-budget receptions? - Asking guests to contribute to a potluck for the wedding? - Dealing with venue and caterer selection when details like guest count are undecided? - Questions to ask party bus or transportation vendors for a...

In this episode, Jamie delves into curating the perfect guest list that resonates with you and your fiance. Tune in to this episode to hear the simple questions you need to ask yourself to figure out if you need to invite that co-worker or that old college friend.

In this throwback episode, Alison Fleck the florist founder of Bloom Culture sits down with us to give some insights into the world of wedding florals. From DIY to faux, if you're pondering what type of florals would best suit your wedding, this is the episode for you!

In this episode, Jamie answers the questions: - What is the most common red flags you see written into vendor contracts? - How to know a day of coordinator is a good fit for you? - How do you negotiate a lower rate with your photographer? - Would you recommend using a day of coordinator associated with a venue or choosing an independent coordinator? - What is the best way to explore different vendor options without wasting the time of the vendors you don’t end up choosing?

In this Youtube video rewind, Jamie uses the Masterplan to break down the budget for how to get your dream wedding for less than 20k.

In this throwback episode, Jamie discusses: - What's it like to be a "student of design". - Design trends today in the pandemic and what they might be in the future. - Design tip 1: picking a venue. - Design tip 2: doing DIY for everything in your wedding. - Design tip 3: designing for clients with themes. - Design tip 4: making the design more affordable.

In this episode Jamie answers the following questions from the members of The Master Plan: When can my family and friends start the tear-down process at our reception? How does that work so that we can be done not long after the music stops at the end of the night? Where can we find the best non-religious officiant if we don’t know anyone who can perform the ceremony for us? We live in a place with many good wedding vendors to choose from, how do I know when I have found the right vendor...

Wedding planning is probably one of the first big decisions you will have to make with your fiance and it can be hard to see eye to eye on things. In this episode, Jamie explores how to communicate your needs and priorities with your fiance so that you can step into married life on the right foot.

In this throwback episode, Jamie delves into her less-than-savory experiences with vendors to give you a laugh and maybe a few lessons on red flags to notice when hiring vendors for your wedding!

In this episode Jamie answers the following questions from the members of The Master Plan: How can I accurately estimate how much alcohol to buy so we don’t end up with a lot leftover? I am considering making the gluten free pies for our dessert table, is this a crazy idea? We want to do cake and ice cream for everyone, how should I estimate how much to order? If we are having a short ceremony is it okay to print our vows in our programs? My brother-in-law happens to be deaf, so this is...

In this episode, Jamie gives her hot takes on Reddit's AITA!

In this throwback episode, the author of "The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer: Checklists, Worksheets, and Essential Tools to Plan the Perfect Wedding on a Small Budget", Jessica Bishop, dishes out industry secrets to couples balling on a budget.

In this blast from the past, Jamie answers: - How Jamie was able to do an awesome budget wedding and what can be learned from her experience - Regaining momentum after getting burnt out in wedding planning - What you can do to stick to your budget without compromising the aesthetic of your design. - What wedding guests really care about and what they don’t You don't want to miss this one!

In this episode Jamie answers the following questions from the members of The Master Plan: Is a cash bar worth it to save money? When looking at all-inclusive venues what dinner, apps, dessert and beverage questions should we be asking to keep from going over budget? Best wedding DIY dessert bar items, preferably ones that can be made in advance?

Remember, it's not about the question, it's about their answers! - How long have you been doing wedding photography/catering/coordinating/etc.? - Tell me your backstory, how did you get started in the business? - How many weddings do you do in one weekend? - How would you describe your preferred style? - How long after the wedding should I expect the gallery? - How far in advance do you book? - Have you worked at our venue before? - Are you the...

In this episode Jamie answers the following questions from the members of The Master Plan: What percentage of the budget should go towards catering? What issues should we be thinking about if we want to use food trucks as our dinner option? How should I organize our DIY bar?

In this week's episode, Jamie unpacks wedding stories from Reddit's "Am I the A-hole?" and dives deep into the often-controversial wedding dilemmas posted by users. With a fresh perspective and years of wedding planning experience, Jamie unpacks both sides of the story to figure out what really goes on behind the scenes of these wedding debacles. Tune in to this episode, as we explore the thin line between standing up for yourself and being the bad guy.

In this episode with Jamie, she takes listeners on a rollercoaster ride of the most bizarre, unexpected, and truly unforgettable wedding stories from her years in the industry. From high-profile celebrity weddings that went awry to when her mother unexpectedly became a drug runner for a night, this episode is full of behind-the-scenes stories that will definitely leave you scratching your head!

In this episode Jamie answers the following questions from the members of The Master Plan: Can you invite friends who no longer get along to your wedding if you really want them both to be there since you are still friends with both of them? What is the best way to help your guests with transportation and lodging when many will have to fly in or drive quite far for the event? What advice would you give a couple who can’t seem to find a venue that suits their style?

In this episode, Jamie dives into: - Secrets to achieving stunning wedding day flowers on a budget. - Steps to successfully DIY your own wedding blooms. - Strategies for pausing wedding planning to preserve your peace of mind.

In today's episode, Jamie sits down with Kara to address the question, how do you deal with a super stressed out partner who says they can't wait for wedding planning to be over without it getting to you? Wedding planning is a test of your relationship and what your marriage will look like. It's okay for it to be hard but there are ways to work through it together instead of against each other. This episode is full of insights so tune in to learn from Kara and Jamie on how to weather the...