Episode 4 | Wedding Planning with Graceful Events

Send us Fan MailThis week we are in the heart of historic Milwaukee Wisconsin, Home of Wisconsin Bride magazine, talking to Wedding planners Jaffee & Sara from Graceful Events.  Today we will learn why hiring a wedding planner is one of the best gifts that you can give yourself, the importance of creating YOU time buffers in your wedding day timeline and some savvy ways to fit professional wedding planning into your budget.SummaryIn this episode, Sonia Babich and Dan Riggs interview Jaffee and Sara from Graceful Events, a wedding planning company. They discuss the importance of hiring a wedding planner, the background and story of Graceful Events, and the challenges and fulfillment of wedding planning. They also talk about the importance of being present on the wedding day, creating downtime for the couple, and the role of the bride and groom in setting the energy of the event. They share examples from their own experiences, including a gala at the Yerkes Observatory. Overall, the episode emphasizes the value of a wedding planner in creating a perfect wedding day. In this conversation, the importance of having a wedding planner is emphasized, as they can handle the stress and coordination of the wedding day, allowing the couple to relax and enjoy their special day. Different price points for wedding planning services are discussed, ensuring that every couple can find a package that suits their budget. The importance of protecting the energy of the bridal couple is highlighted, with suggestions for taking breaks and preserving their energy throughout the day. The process of starting the wedding planning process is explored, including getting to know the couple and their preferences. The significance of creating a realistic budget and using mood boards for design inspiration is also discussed. The conversation concludes with a discussion on selecting wedding professionals, including caterers, photographers, and transportation services.TakeawaysHiring a wedding planner is one of the best gifts you can give yourself to enjoy the planning process and be present on your wedding day.Wedding planning can be stressful and time-consuming, and a wedding planner can help alleviate that stress and ensure everything runs smoothly.Being present on the wedding day is important, and planners can create downtime for the couple to enjoy the moment and take in the details.The bride and groom play a crucial role in setting the energy of the event, and their presence and actions can influence the behavior of guests. Having a wedding planner can alleviate stress and ensure a seamless wedding day.There are different price points for wedding planning services, allowing couples to find a package that fits their budget.Taking breaks and preserving energy throughout the day is important for the bridal couple.Starting the wedding planning process involves getting to know the couple and their preferences.Creating a realistic budget and using mood boards can help with the design process.Selecting wedding professionals, such as caterers, photographers, and transportation services, should be done early in the planning process.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:30 The Importance of Hiring a Wedding Planner05:00 Meeting Sarah and Growing the Team06:57 Sarah's Background and Joining Graceful Events08:12 The Fulfillment of Wedding Planning09:06 The Challenges of Wedding Planning11:06 The Importance of Being Present on the Wedding Day13:02 Creating Downtime for the Couple14:19 The Room Reveal and Pinterest Boards15:45 Private Meal for the Couple16:39 The Bride and Groom Setting the Energy19:22 Grace Under Pressure: The Yerkes Observatory Gala23:02 The Importance of Booking a Wedding Planner24:26 The Importance of a Wedding Planner27:00 Different Price Points for Wedding Planning28:24 Protecting the Energy of the Bridal CSupport the showProduced by Dan Riggs Films & Summit Hill Studios summithillstudios.comand Iron Diamond Media irondiamondmedia.com