The Secret to Planning Your Perfect Wedding Day

Sep 17

🗺️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 — Why planning feels like waves (Lake Superior wisdom)
03:15 — Wave 1: You’re engaged—securing the Big Five without burning out
07:10 — Choosing date & place: narrowing the world to what fits your life
10:21 — Local vs. destination: how dream aesthetics travel home
15:20 — Wave 2: Rest, get inspired, and turn vibe into vision (budget-smart)
24:07 — Vendors as cheerleaders: booking for fit before every detail is set
27:40 — Wave 3: The six–eight week decision sprint & building your bliss bubble
33:06 — Photos, family lists, and avoiding day-of decision fatigue
39:22 — Vendors ride waves, too—and how that helps you feel held

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Have you felt the pull and crash of wedding planning - like one minute you’re floating and the next you’re tumbling? You’re not doing it wrong. You’re catching waves.

Here on the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, I see it every season: planning moves like water - rhythmic, powerful, and sometimes a little wild. In this episode, Caitlin and I name those waves so you can ride them with more calm, more clarity, and a lot more joy.

Whether you’re planning a local celebration or dreaming up an Italian-inspired dinner under string lights, there’s a flow that most couples move through. My job as your planner (and pod host) is to help you recognize the tide, rest when it’s still, and surf when it’s moving.