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If you're freshly engaged thinking "okay, now what?" or already knee-deep in planning and feeling completely overwhelmed, this episode (and podcast!) is for you. I'm Amanda Jerome, and I've spent over twenty years as a wedding planner helping couples navigate everything from budgets to family drama. In this episode, we're starting at the very top of planning, but spoiler alert, it's NOT picking a date and venue. We're doing the foundational work first with my powerful 25-year anniversary exercise so you can figure out what actually matters to you as a couple.

Three Key Points:

1. Don't start booking vendors yet
2. The 25-year anniversary exercise
3. Build your vendor priority tree

Quote of the Episode:

"This exercise moves planning away from everything you want, which might not be doable or affordable, to nailing down what's truly important to you as a couple. It's not all the pretentious little details you see on social media. It's about creating an authentic experience that reflects who you are."

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Episode 2 dives right into the question that makes everyone a little uncomfortable: how much is this actually going to cost? Today we're talking about building your budget, doing proper research before booking vendors, and understanding where your money should go. We're discussing the uncomfortable stuff like whether you're accepting money from parents and what that might mean for your planning process. Plus, I'm sharing some smart money-saving strategies like travel rewards credit cards and tax-free savings accounts that Type A budget-conscious couples can use.

Quote Of The Episode:

"I've been doing this for over twenty years, and I have never, not once, seen a situation where parents contribute financially and don't have opinions about how that money gets used."

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In episode 3, we're going deeper into the stuff that doesn't fit neatly into a spreadsheet. We're talking about the emotional side of wedding planning; the arguments you're going to have, the family dynamics you're going to navigate, and how you and your partner can actually show up for each other through all of it. Think of this as your wedding planning therapy session, because wedding planning isn't just about booking vendors; it's about your relationship.

Quote Of The Episode:

"I honestly believe this is the point of the engagement period. It's a rite of passage for you to learn how to navigate everything that marriage will put in front of you, and how you can learn to handle this stuff now may very well set the tone for a successful, happily ever after."

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