Wedding Industry News - January 2024: Giving Back; Wedding Budgets; Friends/Family Officiating Weddings

Wedding Planner Pro Files

In this episode, we interview the Executive Director of Wish Upon a Wedding, Lacey Wicksall, where we discuss the organization, and celebrate the industry's spirit of giving and highlight the incredible resilience found in the face of adversity. Our conversation is a tribute to the impact of community support, as we delve into the process of creating dream weddings and vow renewals for couples braving serious health challenges.
After that, we also navigate the treacherous waters of wedding budgeting. This podcast peels back the curtain on the misconceptions propagated by social media and underscores the value of a certified wedding planner. You'll gain insights into how couples need to prioritize their financial resources to amplify what truly resonates with them on their wedding day. Moreover, this episode offers pearls of wisdom for wedding professionals—to educate and tailor services to fit every couple's unique budgetary needs. It's about crafting a day that celebrates love, with guidance that's attainable for all, emphasizing that expert advice shouldn’t be a luxury, but a staple in planning the most heartfelt moments.
Finally, we discuss the pros and cons of having friends or family officiate a wedding.
If you would like to learn more about how you can donate your services, time, or money to Wish Upon A Wedding, visit their website: https://www.wishuponawedding.org/

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Chapter

1. Wish Upon a Wedding (00:00:00)

2. Wedding Budget Misinformation and Personalized Officiants (00:12:29)