#62: Wisdom from the Wedding Warrior

Path to Progress with Paul Heintzman and John Ackerman

Maggie Heely, Owner and Lead Coordinator of Weekend Wedding Warrior, gives us tips and tricks to have a great wedding (and a happy marriage)!

Some questions answered in this episode:

• What is a wedding day coordination?
• What is the difference between a wedding day coordinator and a wedding planner?
• Who is a typical client of Weekend Wedding Warrior?
• How far in advance should you book a wedding day coordinator?
• What order should you book venue, photographer, music, and wedding day coordinator?
• How did Maggie become a wedding day coordinator?
• How did Weekend Wedding Warrior's business grow?
• Should you choose your wedding vendors at a bridal show?
• How do you find a good caterer/DJ/photographer if you don't go to a bridal show?
• How many people should you invite?
• What percentage of people you invite to your wedding will RSVP "yes"?
• How long should you be engaged?
• What is the price of an average wedding?
• What are some ways you can save money on your wedding without killing the vibe?
• What do guys and girls care about the most during their weddings?
• What do couples fight about the most during the wedding and after they're married?
• Do you think the length of engagements have gotten shorter or longer?
• What are the secrets to a happy marriage?
• What are the biggest pitfalls during a marriage and what are some tips to overcome them?
• Why should couples plan their own weddings?
• Why should couples hire a wedding day coordinator?

Last call:

• What advice would your 60 year old self give you today?
  • Chill out.
• What advice would you give to an entrepreneur just starting out?
  • Quit your job now and do it.
• What is your definition of success?
  • Getting praised.
• What's the best thing you've spent money on in the last six months?
  • Childcare, vacation to Clearwater Beach, Florida, and Sling TV
• What's your favorite thing to drink?
  • French Roast Organic Cold Brew from Trader Joe's with Almond Milk and Nutpods

Shoutouts:

• Prosecco
• theknot.com
• Adam Padgett Weddings
• Naive
• Rawnaissance
• Gheens Foundation Lodge
• Sweet Surrender

Enjoyed this episode? Feel free to contact Maggie at [email protected] or Weekend Wedding Warrior at [email protected] or call/text at 502-424-4665. Also be sure to connect with Weekend Wedding Warrior on Facebook and Instagram.

Also, check out Part 1 of our Wedding Series with Crushed Ice Catering and The Ice House.

Have any topics you want to be covered or amazing people you’d like us to interview? Let us know! You can email us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin. Please be sure to subscribe to our weekly mailing list at drunkenmoney.com/subscribe.