Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

Updated: 12 May 2025 • 196 episodes
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With over 225K downloads and over 150 episodes, the Ask the Planner podcast gives sophisticated couples like you expert tips on how to style, plan, and execute a thoughtfully curated wedding. Every week, join your host Desirée Adams as she interviews leading wedding industry experts and discusses the often-overlooked details that take weddings from pretty parties to heirloom occasions. Hear how to manage vendors, avoid surprises, and plan your day with honest advice from a pro. New episodes drop every Monday. If you want to binge on past episodes or learn more about the show, visit http://asktheplannerpodcast.com.You can also send questions or suggestions for future topics or guests via your Apple Podcast review, text us at (585) 210-9485, or email asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow the show on Instagram and join our broadcast channel @asktheplannerpodcast!

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Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re talking about a few wedding day essentials you might not find on a standard checklist — but trust me, you’re going to want to know about them. Because yes, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the flowers, the seating charts, and the perfect playlist. But what about things like c

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Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re diving deep into the wedding gown shopping experience. From timelines and fittings to budgets, emotions, and expectations, we’re breaking it all down so you feel informed, confident, and excited about saying yes to the dress. I’m joined by Erica Smith, owner of Lovely Bride

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Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re diving into one of those unglamorous but oh-so-necessary parts of wedding planning that no one really tells you about… post-wedding paperwork. I know, I know — after months of planning every little detail, the last thing you want to think about is documents and insurance an

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Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Inclusivity in weddings goes way beyond using the right language on your invitations. It’s about representation, intention, and creating a space where every couple—and every guest—feels seen, celebrated, and respected. To help us dig into what that really looks like in today’s wedding

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re talking about something that comes up all the time when I’m working with couples—and honestly, it’s one of the biggest sources of confusion when you’re planning a wedding: the difference between a wedding planner and a venue coordinator. Links Mentioned in the EpisodeFind t

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Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Wedding insurance isn’t about expecting the worst—it’s about making sure that if something unexpected happens, you’re covered. Because let’s face it—wedding planning is already stressful enough without worrying about losing thousands of dollars over something out of your control. To he

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