In this episode, we’re uncovering what truly sets your wedding apart as an amazing event: the guest experience. We had on Michelle Wood, wedding planner and founder of Meraki Wood Events. She shares the importance of having a backup plan for worst-case scenarios, tips to bring your event to life and unique ideas that will WOW guests.   For full show notes, resources, links:  https://www.nowyoureengaged.com/season-two/creating-the-ultimate-guest-experience-with-michelle-wood-of-meraki-wood-events   EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 2:05 Michelle’s story of getting started in the wedding industry 4:22 How she brought the “Hamptons Flair” to South Florida 7:52 Her 3 tiers of wedding planning services 9:46 The key benefits of working with a wedding planner 13:14 One of Michelle’s favorite wedding planning memories 19:37 What to focus on to level up your guests’ experience 27:23 Creative guest surprises 29:36 Michelle’s advice on the most important thing on your wedding day 43:42 Why she named her business Meraki Wood Events

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;In this episode, we’re uncovering what truly sets your wedding apart as an amazing event: the guest experience. We had on Michelle Wood, wedding planner and founder of Meraki Wood Events. She shares the importance of having a backup plan for worst-case scenarios, tips to bring your event to life and unique ideas that will WOW guests.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For full show notes, resources, links: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;https://www.nowyoureengaged.com/season-two/creating-the-ultimate-guest-experience-with-michelle-wood-of-meraki-wood-events&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE BREAKDOWN:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;2:05 Michelle’s story of getting started in the wedding industry&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;4:22 How she brought the “Hamptons Flair” to South Florida&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;7:52 Her 3 tiers of wedding planning services&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9:46 The key benefits of working with a wedding planner&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;13:14 One of Michelle’s favorite wedding planning memories&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;19:37 What to focus on to level up your guests’ experience&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;27:23 Creative guest surprises&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;29:36 Michelle’s advice on the most important thing on your wedding day&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;43:42 Why she named her business Meraki Wood Events&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode, we’re uncovering what truly sets your wedding apart as an amazing event: the guest experience. We had on Michelle Wood, wedding planner and founder of Meraki Wood Events. She shares the importance of having a backup plan for...

Creating the Ultimate Guest Experience with Michelle Wood of Meraki Wood Events

In this episode, we’re talking all things jewelry insurance! If you’d be crushed at the thought of losing your engagement or wedding rings then you need to hear this conversation with Debi Lilly, celebrity party planner and author. Debi shares a story that demonstrates why jewelry insurance is a necessity for couples.  For full show notes, resources, links: https://www.nowyoureengaged.com/season-two/why-ring-insurance-is-a-must-have-on-your-pre-wedding-checklist-with-debi-lilly   EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 2:13 How Debi got started in the wedding industry 3:29 Why she is so passionate about jewelry insurance  6:20 Her details to-do list  8:37 Home insurance vs. jewelry insurance 10:29 What jewelry insurance she recommends 13:51 Her tips for keeping your rings safe and clean 18:51 Ring trends for 2021 25:31 Advice for keeping your rings nice for years to come 27:30 Why you need a ring check-up

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;In this episode, we’re talking all things jewelry insurance! If you’d be crushed at the thought of losing your engagement or wedding rings then you need to hear this conversation with Debi Lilly, celebrity party planner and author. Debi shares a story that demonstrates why jewelry insurance is a necessity for couples. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For full show notes, resources, links:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;https://www.nowyoureengaged.com/season-two/why-ring-insurance-is-a-must-have-on-your-pre-wedding-checklist-with-debi-lilly&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE BREAKDOWN:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;2:13 How Debi got started in the wedding industry&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;3:29 Why she is so passionate about jewelry insurance &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;6:20 Her details to-do list &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;8:37 Home insurance vs. jewelry insurance&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10:29 What jewelry insurance she recommends&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;13:51 Her tips for keeping your rings safe and clean&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;18:51 Ring trends for 2021&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;25:31 Advice for keeping your rings nice for years to come&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;27:30 Why you need a ring check-up&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode, we’re talking all things jewelry insurance! If you’d be crushed at the thought of losing your engagement or wedding rings then you need to hear this conversation with Debi Lilly, celebrity party planner and author. Debi shares a...

Why Ring Insurance Is a Must-Have On Your Pre-Wedding Checklist with Debi Lilly

In this episode, we had a conversation with Hannah Mitchell, of Elite Seattle. Hannah and her mom Cindy specialize in designing thoughtful high-end weddings and events. She shares her process as a planner for luxury weddings and talks about the types of services they offer their clients.    For full show notes, resources, links: https://www.nowyoureengaged.com/season-two/thoughtful-high-end-weddings-with-hannah-mitchell-of-elite-events   EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 1:14 How Hannah and her mom got started in the wedding industry 5:56 What services they specialize in 9:35 How they navigate decor and design 10:58 Her vetting process for working with new vendors 13:05 How her company differs from other wedding planning companies 18:45 Her favorite trends of 2021 and 2022 22:23 The live stream trend 24:13 COVID testing at weddings 28:23 The importance of hiring experienced professionals 39:34 Their plans for expansion into California

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;In this episode, we had a conversation with Hannah Mitchell, of Elite Seattle. Hannah and her mom Cindy specialize in designing thoughtful high-end weddings and events. She shares her process as a planner for luxury weddings and talks about the types of services they offer their clients. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For full show notes, resources, links:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;https://www.nowyoureengaged.com/season-two/thoughtful-high-end-weddings-with-hannah-mitchell-of-elite-events&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE BREAKDOWN:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;1:14 How Hannah and her mom got started in the wedding industry&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;5:56 What services they specialize in&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9:35 How they navigate decor and design&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10:58 Her vetting process for working with new vendors&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;13:05 How her company differs from other wedding planning companies&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;18:45 Her favorite trends of 2021 and 2022&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;22:23 The live stream trend&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;24:13 COVID testing at weddings&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;28:23 The importance of hiring experienced professionals&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;39:34 Their plans for expansion into California&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode, we had a conversation with Hannah Mitchell, of Elite Seattle. Hannah and her mom Cindy specialize in designing thoughtful high-end weddings and events. She shares her process as a planner for luxury weddings and talks about the types...

Thoughtful High-End Weddings with Hannah Mitchell of Elite Events

Need more inspiration for planning your wedding? In this episode, we’re joined by Julia Novack, founder of Partyslate. Partyslate is an inspiration platform that shares unique party ideas and the professionals who make them happen. Julia shares how she got her idea for starting Partyslate and how people typically use the platform when event planning.   For full show notes, resources, links: https://www.nowyoureengaged.com/season-two/plan-your-party-like-a-pro-with-founder-of-partyslate-julia-novack   EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 1:36 How Julia got into the wedding industry 6:29 What events Partyslate serves 11:30 How they reduce the intimidation factor through their platform 13:01 Why you should use FAQ pages 14:59 What vendors they feature on their website 18:40 What an idea slate is and how you can use that feature 21:57 How Partyslate is different from other wedding blogs and publications 26:07 How 2021 and 2022 is a recovery year 31:08 How event “rules” and traditions will change 36:01 How event professionals and venues can get onto Partyslate

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Need more inspiration for planning your wedding? In this episode, we’re joined by Julia Novack, founder of Partyslate. Partyslate is an inspiration platform that shares unique party ideas and the professionals who make them happen. Julia shares how she got her idea for starting Partyslate and how people typically use the platform when event planning.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For full show notes, resources, links:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;https://www.nowyoureengaged.com/season-two/plan-your-party-like-a-pro-with-founder-of-partyslate-julia-novack&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE BREAKDOWN:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;1:36 How Julia got into the wedding industry&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;6:29 What events Partyslate serves&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;11:30 How they reduce the intimidation factor through their platform&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;13:01 Why you should use FAQ pages&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;14:59 What vendors they feature on their website&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;18:40 What an idea slate is and how you can use that feature&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;21:57 How Partyslate is different from other wedding blogs and publications&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;26:07 How 2021 and 2022 is a recovery year&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;31:08 How event “rules” and traditions will change&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;36:01 How event professionals and venues can get onto Partyslate&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Need more inspiration for planning your wedding? In this episode, we’re joined by Julia Novack, founder of Partyslate. Partyslate is an inspiration platform that shares unique party ideas and the professionals who make them happen. Julia shares how...

Plan Your Party Like a Pro with Founder of Partyslate, Julia Novack

Wedding trends come and go. In this episode, we’re joined by wedding planner Marylen Exposito of Marylen Exposito Events to talk all things wedding trends in 2021. We chat about how covid has changed the way weddings are done and what trends we really like that have emerged this year.  For full show notes, resources, links: <a href= "https://www.nowyoureengaged.com/season-two/wedding-trends-for-2021-with-wedding-planner-and-ceo-of-marylen-exposito-events-marylen-exposito"> https://www.nowyoureengaged.com/season-two/wedding-trends-for-2021-with-wedding-planner-and-ceo-of-marylen-exposito-events-marylen-exposito</a>   EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 3:12 Entertainment as the main focus 7:15 The micro wedding trend  9:13 The popularity of elopements 15:05 Formal dining during weddings 16:22 Weekday weddings 19:34 Up and coming color trends 21:25 Quality over quantity 24:22 How wedding attendance will be in 2022 35:08 Sustainability in weddings

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Wedding trends come and go. In this episode, we’re joined by wedding planner Marylen Exposito of Marylen Exposito Events to talk all things wedding trends in 2021. We chat about how covid has changed the way weddings are done and what trends we really like that have emerged this year. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For full show notes, resources, links:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href= "https://www.nowyoureengaged.com/season-two/wedding-trends-for-2021-with-wedding-planner-and-ceo-of-marylen-exposito-events-marylen-exposito"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;https://www.nowyoureengaged.com/season-two/wedding-trends-for-2021-with-wedding-planner-and-ceo-of-marylen-exposito-events-marylen-exposito&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE BREAKDOWN:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;3:12 Entertainment as the main focus&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;7:15 The micro wedding trend &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9:13 The popularity of elopements&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;15:05 Formal dining during weddings&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;16:22 Weekday weddings&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;19:34 Up and coming color trends&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;21:25 Quality over quantity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;24:22 How wedding attendance will be in 2022&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;35:08 Sustainability in weddings&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Wedding trends come and go. In this episode, we’re joined by wedding planner Marylen Exposito of Marylen Exposito Events to talk all things wedding trends in 2021. We chat about how covid has changed the way weddings are done and what trends we...

Wedding Trends for 2021 with Wedding Planner and CEO of Marylen Exposito Events, Marylen Exposito

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