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Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

Desirée Adams, Verve Event Co.

203 episodes

2 weeks ago

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline In this milestone episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the tools and tech that keep my wedding planning business running smoothly behind the scenes. From streamlining communication to elevating the client experience, I’m sharing the platforms, systems, and secrets that allow my team to plan with ease and intention. Whether you’re newly engaged or a planner looking to refine your workflows, this episode is filled with tips you can actually use. Links Men...

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Text the Wedding Planning Hotline In this milestone episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the tools and tech that keep my wedding planning business running smoothly behind the scenes. From streamlining communication to elevating the client experience, I’m sharing the platforms, systems, and secrets that allow my team to plan with ease and intention. Whether you’re newly engaged or a planner looking to refine your workflows, this episode is filled with tips you can actually use. Links Men...

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Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

202 | The Best Time and Money-Saving Tools for Wedding Planners and Couples

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline In this milestone episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the tools and tech that keep my wedding planning business running smoothly behind the scenes. From streamlining communication to elevating the client experience, I’m sharing the platforms, systems, and secrets that allow my team to plan with ease and intention. Whether you’re newly engaged or a planner looking to refine your workflows, this episode is filled with tips you can actually use. Links Men...

2 weeks ago

42 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

201 | Wedding Timeline Tips to Plan a Seamless Day (With Real Examples)

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline If there’s one thing that can make or break your wedding day experience, it’s the timeline. It might not be the flashiest part of the planning process, but trust me, a thoughtfully crafted schedule is what turns a chaotic day into a calm, joy-filled celebration. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through how to build a wedding timeline that works—one that gives you room to breathe while making sure everything (and everyone) is exactly where they need to be. ...

2 weeks ago

37 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

200 | Don’t Overlook These 5 Mistakes When Booking Your Wedding Venue

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline When you’re newly engaged, it’s tempting to dive straight into venue tours and photo-worthy spaces. But your venue decision is about so much more than just aesthetics. It’s the foundation of your entire wedding, and choosing the wrong venue can create a ripple effect of stress, budget challenges, and logistical issues down the line. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the five most common venue selection mistakes I see as a luxury wedding planner—plus how to avoi...

1 month ago

21 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

199 | A Guide to Wedding PR and Building Visibility for Your Brand with Harmony Walton

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today, we’re diving into a rarely discussed but incredibly powerful topic in the wedding industry: public relations and influence. Whether you're growing your brand or dreaming of your first big media feature, this episode is packed with wisdom. We’re joined by Harmony Walton, founder of The Bridal Bar, a global PR powerhouse for luxury event professionals. Links Mentioned in the Episode Find the Full Shownotes HereConnect with Bridal Bar on InstagramGrab O...

1 month ago

1 hour 9 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

198 | Designing Colorful Weddings Full of Personality and Bold Design with Jove Meyer

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Bringing bold, joyful color into your wedding design doesn’t have to feel chaotic. In this episode, I’m joined by award-winning designer Jove Meyer, whose work is known for its vibrant energy, authenticity, and celebration of inclusion. We’re talking all about how to embrace color with intention, create spaces that truly reflect your personality, and design weddings that leave a lasting impression on your guests. Whether you’re a couple planning your celebrat...

2 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

197 | Your Ultimate Wedding Flower Guide: How to Choose Your Wedding Flowers with Confidence

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Your wedding flowers are so much more than decoration. They set the tone, tell your story, and turn your reception into a space guests will never forget. In this episode, we’re revisiting one of our most-loved conversations: how to choose the perfect flowers for your wedding day. From statement arrangements to subtle details you never knew you needed, I’m sharing insider tips to help you make thoughtful, stylish decisions with total confidence. We’ll cover ho...

2 months ago

22 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

196 | Wedding Planner Fees: What’s the Difference Between Percentage Pricing and Flat Fee Models?

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Hey there, loverves! Welcome to the finale of Season 5 — I can’t believe we’re already here. Whether you’ve been tuning in all season or this is your first time listening, I’m so glad you’re here. Today we’re diving into a topic that comes up a lot — especially among newer planners figuring out how to price themselves and couples trying to understand what they’re actually paying for: percentage-based vs. flat-fee pricing. We’re going to break down what each o...

5 months ago

37 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

195 | What’s In, What’s Out: 2025 Wedding Trends From Both Sides of the Atlantic with Rachel Urban

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today, we’re diving into the art and strategy behind planning and designing weddings that feel effortlessly beautiful, highly personalized, and truly unforgettable. Whether you’re a couple navigating the wedding planning process or a wedding pro who wants to elevate your services, this conversation covers so much ground—from understanding the difference between a planner and a designer, to what actually sets luxury weddings apart from ultra-luxury ones, and h...

5 months ago

47 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

194 | 5 Overlooked Wedding Essentials Every Couple Forgets To Plan For

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re talking about a few wedding day essentials you might not find on a standard checklist — but trust me, you’re going to want to know about them. Because yes, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the flowers, the seating charts, and the perfect playlist. But what about things like cash tips for vendors? Extra money for welcome bag deliveries? Or travel costs you might not have budgeted for yet? These are the tiny, easy-to-overlook things that can catch cou...

5 months ago

23 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

193 | Lovely by Design: The New Rules of Wedding Dress Shopping with Erica Smith

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re diving deep into the wedding gown shopping experience. From timelines and fittings to budgets, emotions, and expectations, we’re breaking it all down so you feel informed, confident, and excited about saying yes to the dress. I’m joined by Erica Smith, owner of Lovely Bride NYC, one of the most beloved bridal boutiques in the country. She’s here to walk us through what really goes into shopping for a wedding dress during these modern times —from t...

6 months ago

44 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

192 | Marriage Licenses, Name Changes, and Wedding Paperwork: What You Need to Know

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re diving into one of those unglamorous but oh-so-necessary parts of wedding planning that no one really tells you about… post-wedding paperwork. I know, I know — after months of planning every little detail, the last thing you want to think about is documents and insurance and name changes. But hear me out. Getting everything sorted now is going to save you so much time and stress down the road — and your future self is going to thank you. We’re tal...

6 months ago

37 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

191 | The State of Weddings in 2025 with Brittny Drye: Inclusivity, Trends, and Gen Z

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Inclusivity in weddings goes way beyond using the right language on your invitations. It’s about representation, intention, and creating a space where every couple—and every guest—feels seen, celebrated, and respected. To help us dig into what that really looks like in today’s wedding industry, we’re talking to Brittny Drye, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Love Inc., a leading equality-minded wedding publication. In this episode, Brittny shares practical tips ...

6 months ago

42 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

190 | Wedding Planner vs. Venue Coordinator: What’s the Real Difference?

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Today we’re talking about something that comes up all the time when I’m working with couples—and honestly, it’s one of the biggest sources of confusion when you’re planning a wedding: the difference between a wedding planner and a venue coordinator. Links Mentioned in the Episode Find the Full Shownotes HereGrab Our Day of Master OrganizerGrab Our Wedding Budget BundleGrab our Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist Book a 90-minute Clarity Call to get wed...

6 months ago

41 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

189 | The Ultimate Guide to Wedding and Jewelry Insurance: Protect Your Big Day

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Wedding insurance isn’t about expecting the worst—it’s about making sure that if something unexpected happens, you’re covered. Because let’s face it—wedding planning is already stressful enough without worrying about losing thousands of dollars over something out of your control. To help us break it all down, today we’re talking to Dustin Lemick from BriteCo to answer all of our wedding and event insurance questions. Thank you also to today’s podcast sp...

7 months ago

49 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

188 | What’s Trending: Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Styles for 2025

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Engagement rings and bands are something that never go out of style. Yet the styles themselves? They’re always evolving. Whether you're newly engaged, deep into wedding planning, or helping a client pick the perfect piece, this episode is for anyone who believes that your rings should be just as unique as your relationship. Because yes, it’s about the sparkle—but it’s also about the sentiment behind it. Links Mentioned in the Episode Find the Full Shownotes...

7 months ago

28 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

187 | 9 Hidden Red Flags to Avoid When Choosing Your Wedding Venue

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Finding your wedding venue should feel exciting, not stressful—but let’s be honest, not every venue is as perfect as it seems on Instagram. Hidden fees, slow responses, and vague contracts can turn what looks like your dream location into a logistical nightmare. If you’re in the middle of your venue search, this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about the red flags you need to watch for when touring venues, reading contracts, and communicating with ven...

7 months ago

39 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

186 | Planning a Destination Wedding? Here's What You Need to Know

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline There’s something magical about saying “I do” in a breathtaking destination—whether it’s a romantic villa on the Amalfi Coast, a sun-soaked beach in the Caribbean, or a charming château in the French countryside. After all, a destination wedding is more than just a celebration; it’s an opportunity to bring your closest friends and family together for an unforgettable experience. And while planning a destination wedding is an exciting way to combine your love ...

7 months ago

38 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

185 | Cocktail-style Receptions: What You Need to Know Before Skipping the Sit-down Dinner

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Wedding receptions are evolving, and cocktail-style celebrations are having a major moment. They’re chic, modern, and full of energy—a perfect way to create a social, laid-back atmosphere where guests can mix, mingle, and enjoy an unforgettable evening. But before you trade in the traditional sit-down dinner for passed hors d’oeuvres and lounge seating, there are a few things you need to consider. From guest comfort to food service logistics, a cocktail...

7 months ago

33 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

184 | What is This Feeling? Steal These Genius Tips from Broadway's Biggest Hits

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Have you ever watched a Broadway show and wondered how everything comes together so flawlessly? The perfect lighting, the seamless scene changes, the actors hitting every cue—it all feels effortless. But we all know that behind the curtain, there’s a whole world of planning, rehearsing, and managing moving parts that make that magic happen. Well, weddings are no different. A beautifully executed wedding isn’t just about the big day—it’s about months (or even ...

7 months ago

33 minutes

Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

183 | Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Wedding Flowers

Text the Wedding Planning Hotline Picture this: You walk into your wedding reception, and everything is breathtaking—the tables, the candles, the ambiance—but what truly ties it all together? The flowers. Florals have the power to transform a space, set the mood, and add that perfect touch of romance and elegance. But with so much to consider, many couples get overwhelmed with the floral selection and design process. Thanks to one of our loverves, we created this episode to walk you through e...

8 months ago

22 minutes