<p><strong>What this podcast is all about & why we decided to end it after 8 years</strong></p><p>For 8 years, <em>The Big Wedding Planning Podcast</em> has been a go-to resource for real, honest, and unfiltered wedding planning advice. With hundreds of episodes and an incredible community of listeners, it’s helped thousands of marriers plan their weddings with clarity, confidence, and heart.</p><p>This final episode is both a love letter to longtime listeners <em>and</em> the perfect starting point for anyone just discovering the show.</p><p>Michelle is joined by the original co-host, Christy Matthews, for a heartfelt and candid farewell conversation that includes:</p><p>1. A breakdown of the <em>must-listen episodes</em> to start your wedding planning journey:</p><ul><li><p>Ep 3 – <strong>Firsts: What to Do Right After You Get Engaged</strong></p></li><li><p>Ep 4 – <strong>Budget: How Much?</strong></p></li><li><p>Ep 5 – <strong>The Guest List</strong></p></li><li><p>Ep 31 – <strong>The Final Details</strong></p></li><li><p>Ep 176 – <strong>The Ceremony Layout</strong></p></li><li><p>Ep 210 – <strong>Crash Course in Wedding Planning</strong></p></li><li><p>Ep 392 – <strong>How to Start Wedding Planning: Your First Steps</strong></p></li></ul><p>2. Favorite guests, most memorable moments, and behind-the-scenes stories</p><p><br> 3. How the podcast has impacted their lives—and why it’s time to say goodbye</p><p><br> 4. An honest look at the challenges of keeping a passion project going for 8 years</p><p>Whether you’re brand new here or you’ve been listening since day one, this episode captures the heart and spirit of what made <em>The Big Wedding Planning Podcast</em> so special.</p><p>To every listener, guest, and supporter: thank you. You made this show what it was.</p><p>Though this is the final new episode, the entire catalog will remain available for free—full of timeless, practical content to guide you through your wedding planning journey.</p><p><strong>Love you, love your show!</strong></p><p>—<br><em>Hosted & Produced by Michelle Martinez</em><br>Music by Steph Altman of <a href="https://www.mophonics.com/">Mophonics</a></p><p>Follow us On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!</p><p></p><p><br></p>
