Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast
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!
Show episodes
196 | Wedding Planner Fees: What’s the Difference Between Percentage Pricing and Flat Fee Models?
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Hey there, loverves! Welcome to the finale of Season 5 — I can’t believe we’re already here. Whether you’ve been tuning in all season or this is your first time listening, I’m so glad you’re here. Today we’re diving into a topic that comes up a lot — especially among newer planners fig
195 | What’s In, What’s Out: 2025 Wedding Trends From Both Sides of the Atlantic with Rachel Urban
Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today, we’re diving into the art and strategy behind planning and designing weddings that feel effortlessly beautiful, highly personalized, and truly unforgettable. Whether you’re a couple navigating the wedding planning process or a wedding pro who wants to elevate your services, this
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
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
192 | Marriage Licenses, Name Changes, and Wedding Paperwork: What You Need to Know
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
191 | The State of Weddings in 2025 with Brittny Drye: Inclusivity, Trends, and Gen Z
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