Knowing what red flags to look out for when hiring your wedding vendors can save you a lot of time, stress, and perhaps even in some cases, money.  Wedding planner Keith Willard is sharing a ton of red flags to be on the lookout for as you start connecting with vendors. Plus, tips on how to handle should those red flags appear after you're already under contract. Guest Info: keithwillardevents.com @keithwillard Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast  Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine

Tipping your wedding vendors may not be at the forefront of your mind, but you also don't want to be running to an ATM the morning of your wedding. To help you plan ahead, we're breaking down tipping etiquette and expectations with event planner Jamie Chang of Mango Muse Events. She's sharing a really simple formula for how exactly much to tip, and to whom, in today's episode.  Guest Info: mangomuseevents.com @mangomuseevents Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast  Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine  

Today's conversation is a really fun one -- it's all about branding your wedding.  I know what you're thinking ... no, branding isn't just for businesses.  Our guest is Connor Storch, the CEO of Co Story, a creative agency that specializes in branding celebrations. Connor is sharing about how you can create your own unique brand from your love story ... and yes, everyone has a brand. So let's find yours! Guest Info: storywithco.com @storywith.co Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast  Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine    

When we think of wedding ceremony traditions, so much of it is rooted in these religious and or hetero- driven rituals. But doesn't have to be. On today's episode, we're talking with inner spiritual expert Maureen Cotton and exploring ways to make your ceremony be filled with these beautiful rituals that speak to your love story. No religion or gender required -- unless, of course, you want it to! This episode will inspire you to be intentional with your ceremony script. Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-crafting-a-wedding-ceremony Guest Info: @maureencottonceremonies thesoulfulwedding.com Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast  Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine

The venue decision is a big one, both financially and aesthetically, and today we're giving you a crash course in venue hunting from experts Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell from Hustle & Gather.  We're discussing questions you should be asking venues, red flags to look out for, and so much more. If you haven't yet found the perfect spot to say "I do," make sure you tune in! Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-wedding-venue Guest Info: @hustleandgather @thebradfordnc hustleandgather.com Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast  Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine

Luxury is an art form, especially luxury in the wedding world. And today's guest is a master of it. But what is considered luxury? Is it the budget, the style we're defining it in today's episode with award-winning event planner, Brian Green, and the answers may surprise you. Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-what-is-a-luxury-wedding Guest Info: @bybriangreen bybriangreen.com Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast  Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine

If you've spent even a minute planning your wedding, you've probably realized just how heteronormative the wedding industry is. Seeing a need for accessible assistance for LGBTQ+ couples planning their wedding, wedding planner, Cathy O'Connell launched a new service that helps guide couples through learning modules, webinars and more. I am so excited to share more about this new planning tool with you guys.  USE CODE: INCLUSIVELYYOURS for 10% off Inclusive Wedding Planning services! Transcript: loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-lgbtq-wedding-planning-resource Guest Info: inclusiveweddingplanning.com @inclusiveweddingplanning Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine

Weddings can cost a lot of money if you're not making careful decisions around your budget. In fact, 74% of couples turn to high interest credit cards to help pay for their wedding. Yikes.   Today's guest is Anya Winnika who recently launched a payments platform that allows wedding pros to better work with our couples on a financial level and make that payment process much easier to swallow.  Guest Info:  @maroowedding maroo.us Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine  

The "Pinterest perfect wedding." What does that even mean? And is it even a good thing? How do you not fall down the rabbit hole of other people's ideas, and ensure that your wedding is authentically you? The information that our guest, Pinterest guru Julianne Smith, is sharing today is definitely worth pinning onto those advice boards.  Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-realities-of-a-pinterest-wedding Guest Info:  @gartergirl thegartergirl.com Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine

The Netflix series period drama Bridgerton has swept the wedding world, lending inspiration in floral design, tabletop, music and more.  If your ideal wedding is a Bridgerton Ball, consider this your invitation. I chat with top wedding planner and designer Tara Fay of Tara Fay Events to find out how to make Bridgerton a reality for your wedding day (even if you're on a tight budget!).  Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-bridgerton-wedding-trends Guest Info:  @tarafayevents https://tarafay.ie/ Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Buy the wedding magazine: loveincmag.com/buy-the-magazine