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Busy Bride 101
by Lisa McMillan
The Busy Bride 101 Podcast: Wedding Planning Tips for the Bride on the Go, offers quick and easy wedding planning tips and advice to streamline your next steps to create the wedding of your dreams. Your host, Lisa G McMillan, owner and founder of Exquisite Events and Consulting, offers inspired techniques to bring you closer to sorting through the list of details and guides you in determining what questions to ask wedding vendors.
Episodes
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A Simple Sway: Finding the Heart of the Father-Daughter Dance
A Simple Sway: Finding the Heart of the Father-Daughter Dance From sitting on his shoulders at a parade to calling him late at night for that irreplaceable "dad advice," the relationship with your father changes beautifully over time. But when it comes to the wedding reception, many brides feel…
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The Final Month Trap: Where Wedding Budgets Go Off Track
The Final Month Trap: Where Wedding Budgets Quietly Go Off Track If your wedding is a month away and your budget suddenly feels like it has a leak you can't find, you're not imagining it. The final stretch is where small, last-minute decisions quietly stack up and start showing up on your credit...
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Why Your Guest List Changes Everything: Inspiration vs. Expectations
Why Your Guest List Changes Everything: Inspiration vs. Expectations If your wedding plans are starting to feel more expensive or more complicated than expected, you're not alone and you're not doing anything wrong. In this episode of Busy Bride 101, we're breaking down two of the most common…
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You've Booked the Venue...Now What?
"You've Booked the Venue… Now What? Non-Traditional Next Steps to Keep Your Wedding Planning Calm and Intentional" Episode Summary: You've booked your venue, maybe even secured a photographer, and now you're wondering… what's next? In this episode, I walk you through the crucial next steps after...
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Where to Start: Kicking Off Wedding Planning with Calm, Clarity & Support
Hey friends, welcome back to the podcast. If you're newly engaged or you've been engaged for a bit and are starting to realize how many moving parts wedding planning actually has, you're in the right place. Today we're talking about where to start. Not in a rushed, do-it-all way, but in a calm,...
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DIY Wedding Dilemmas and When to Call in a Pro
Thinking about tackling DIY wedding projects? Before you grab that glue gun, tune in to hear when it's worth your time and when to bring in the pros. Lisa shares real examples, cost comparisons, and a true story about a bride's DIY floral adventure that didn't go quite as planned. Learn how to...
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Who Ordered Salmon? Meal Identifiers Matter
Who Ordered Salmon?" Meal Identifiers Matter for Your Wedding Reception You've sent the invites, the RSVPs are rolling in, and now it's time to think about dinner service at your wedding. Whether your guests are choosing chicken, beef, or fish, there's one detail that can make or break your...
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Mom Had a Binder...You've Got a Board
Mom Had a Binder...You've Got a Board Feeling overwhelmed by Pinterest boards, inspiration ideas, and wedding planning tasks? You're not alone. In this episode of Busy Bride 101, Lisa G. McMillan breaks down why inspiration boards aren't planning tools and how to turn your dreams into a…
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Wedding Budget and Vendor Selections
Hi, I'm your wedding expert, Lisa G. McMillan of Exquisite Events and Consulting. Planning your wedding can be exciting, but let's be honest, figuring out your wedding budget can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Busy Bride 101, I'm sharing practical wedding planning advice and real-world...
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Destination Weddings in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville Destination Weddings: How to Plan a Wedding Weekend That Wows Episode Summary: Planning a destination wedding in Asheville? You're not just coordinating a ceremony, you're hosting a whole weekend of memories for your closest people. In this episode of Busy Bride 101, we're chatting...
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Engagement Season Kickoff 2022
Engagement season 2022 is in full swing and you need to know just what to do to get started with planning your wedding. This short 3 minute episode is the jumping off point to your next steps. Additional episodes will follow to guide you through the details to select vendors, what questions to…
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Wedding Catering Advice Seasoned With Love and Experience
Nestled in the heart of downtown Asheville, North Carolina you will find one of the best wedding caterers around. Chef Kim Lloyd, owner and operator of Celine and Company knows how to serve up some of the tastiest cuisine for your wedding or special occasion. In this episode, Chef Kim lists the 5...
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Looking Through The Lens With Corey Johnson
Corey Johnson of Corey Johnson Studios brings calm and encouragement during chaotic moments at your wedding as he photographs you and your loved ones. It takes a critical eye to know instinctively when and how to craft lifetime memories and he is an expert in pulling all of the aspects together...
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Luxurious Skincare Tips For Every Bride
Your skincare routine may very well be one of the most carefully thought out steps to a healthy and clean glow on your wedding day. Long gone are the days of purchasing products randomly or selecting them without any forethought. So many of today's products are fragrance free, hypoallergenic,...
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Hair and Makeup Secrets To Looking Radiantly Beautiful On Your Wedding Day
Hair and Makeup Secrets To Looking Radiantly Beautiful On Your Wedding Day When it's time to select your makeup artist and hair stylist for your wedding, hire someone with impeccable experience and photos of their previous work. Search for your team soon during the wedding planning process as you...
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The Sweet Tooth Dilemma
Welcome to Busy Bride 101: Wedding Planning Tips For The Bride On The Go! If you're vacillating about the type of dessert to serve your guests at your wedding, Mandy at 50/Fifty: The Art of the Dessert has a multitude of options to choose for your special occasion. From specialty cakes and pies…
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Savvy Advice To Plan An Authentic Wedding Despite A Pandemic with Mary Bell Events
Mary Bell, owner and principal wedding planner at Mary Bell Events is an accomplished wedding professional. Her extended knowledge in producing and designing luxury weddings has led to her success as one of the most sought after destination wedding planners. Her service areas include but not...
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Dropping Knowledge! DJ, Hans Daniels of Nice Entertainment Reveals Secrets to a Great Wedding Reception and Keeping Your Guests On The Dance Floor.
Hans Daniels, owner and DJ of Nice Entertainment delivers a fun and insightful peek into the world of being a DJ. He and his talented staff of DJs and musicians provide a sophisticated and energetic dynamic to your wedding. If you have been searching for a wedding DJ who is dedicated to making…
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Cocktails Anyone? Mobile bar options to enhance your wedding reception
Find yourself confused about what drinks to offer your guests at your wedding reception? Look no further, Bryce Bjornson of Jack's 47 Mobile Bar fills you in with perfect beverage offerings. His experience is just what you are looking for in determining delicious drinks for your guests along with...
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Elevate Your Wedding Attire with Bliss On Bridal Swimwear During a Pandemic
Welcome to Busy Bride 101: Wedding Planning Tips for the Bride On The Go! As a wedding planner I've seen the wedding the wedding industry explode with creative and breath taking ways to personalize your event, particularly fashionable clothing during the pandemic. As we are still dealing with...
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Pivot My Wedding, Now
Welcome to BUSY BRIDE 101, Wedding Planning Tips for the bride on the go and I'm your host, Lisa G. McMillan, wedding and event planner at Exquisite Events and Consulting. Today's episode is "Pivot My Wedding, Now". When ringing in 2020 who knew how the upcoming year would unfold. Many have...
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Backyard Wedding Wins During a Pandemic
Welcome to BUSY BRIDE 101, Wedding Planning Tips for the bride on the go and I'm your host, Lisa G. McMillan, wedding and event planner at Exquisite Events and Consulting. Today's episode is "Backyard Wedding Wins During a Pandemic". Planning a backyard wedding may seem as easy as 1-2-3 but I...
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Micro Weddings: The Next Big Thing
Micro Weddings: The Next Big Thing Whether it's rain, sleet, snow or even a pandemic, planning your wedding during the unexpected can be frightening. You've imagined your event filled with infinite amounts of hugs, kisses and high fives and guests dancing closely to your favorite tunes. Yet…
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Wedding Photography with Tonya Damron
Join us as highly acclaimed photographer, Tonya Damron of Tonya Damron Photography discusses First Look considerations, family portraits, and how she navigates her team through the coronavirus pandemic. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Tonya Damron Photography Busy Bride 101 (Instagram) Busy Bride 101…
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DIY Flower Fails with Mandy Frazier
In this episode, "DIY Flower Fails with Mandy Frazier" Lisa and Mandy discuss the potential pitfalls of creating your own floral centerpieces, bouquets, corsages, and other flower arrangements for your wedding and reception. Your host, Lisa G. McMillan is joined by florist, Mandy Frazier of An...
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COVID 19 and Planning Your Wedding
Welcome to BUSY BRIDE 101, Wedding Planning Tips for the bride on the go and I'm your host, Lisa G. McMillan, wedding and event planner at Exquisite Events and Consulting. Years of planning weddings has given me focused insight towards organizing successful events. Budgeting, logistics, and...
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Ceremony Musicians
Today's PODCAST will cover working with ceremony musicians. Anytime you have the opportunity and financial resources to hire quality musicians, do it! Don't get me wrong, recorded music works well but there's an excitement and resonance that accompanies the sound of music wafting through the air...
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Wedding Cake: Do I Really Need One?
In episode, "Wedding Cake: Do I Really Need One?" explores the options of various desserts to offer guests instead of cake. Special occasions are a great dessert option but not everyone likes cake. Here are just a few ideas to consider for your wedding reception. This Episode's Tips, Trends, and...
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Flower Power: Discovering Your Floral Vision
Flower Power: Discovering Your Floral Vision is for brides struggling with determining what color combinations, styles and floral types to use for their wedding. This easy step by step approach removes the anxiety of having to know anything about flowers and focus on your desire to have a…
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Don't Mess Up My Close Up
In episode, DON'T MESS UP MY CLOSE UP: HAIR and MAKE UP TIPS, find out how to prepare for your hair and make up trial run. From what to bring to who to bring we cover the most important questions you will ask about getting your close up ready for the public to see on your wedding day. This...
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Getting to the Wedding: Transportation Solutions
In episode Getting to the Wedding: Time Saving Transportation Solutions everyone from the bride, groom, guests, and vendors are covered with ways to arrive and depart your event punctually and in style.
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Speed Planning
If you are recently engaged and only have 6 months to plan your wedding, this episode is for you. In today's episode, SPEED PLANNING helps you to discover how each letter of the word "GIVE" identifies your next steps in planning your wedding.
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Negotiation Conversations
Have you ever wondered what questions to ask your vendors during your consultations? Look no further, today's podcast NEGOTIATION CONVERSATIONS, VENDOR CONSULTATION TAKEAWAYS will help to prepare you for future face to face or phone discussions with your service providers and walk away feeling…
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Planning During the Holidays
Planning your wedding during the holidays can be daunting coupled with organizing and attending family gatherings. Prepare yourself for the barrage of questions from your friends and loved ones. Sometimes the best answer is no answer at all.
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Alcohol or No Alcohol
In this episode, Alcohol or No Alcohol learn about the various ways to control a portion of your budget by determining the amount of alcohol to serve at your wedding and reception.
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It's Not All About You!
In this episode, "It's Not All About You" dives into simple and considerate ways to make your guests feel at ease at your wedding and reception. A happy and relaxed crowd will remember and recount your event with fondness.
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TLC: Tables, Linens, and Chairs
While listening to this episode, TLC: Tables, Linen, and Chairs you will gain insight in determining who will set up your ceremony and reception area perfectly for your wedding. Thus, figure out how to order the correct linen size for your cocktail tables and what to include on your floor plan to...
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Let's Eat! Tips to Keep Everyone Fed
Your wedding day is a long day and everyone must eat. Listen to a few tips to ensure everyone from the bride and groom to the photographers, band, and DJ are fed promptly and ready to give you a day filled with joy.
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Reception Tips Just For You
10 Tips to consider while at your reception.
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Assigned Tables During Dinner
Options to consider if you decide to assign tables for your guests during the reception dinner.
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Creating Your Itinerary With Vendors
10 steps to help you set up your itinerary for face to face visits with wedding vendors. Creating Your Itinerary When Visiting Vendors This Episode's Tips, Trends, and To-Do's Tip Number 1: Pull your itinerary together by first writing down the names of each vendor you'll see. Include the…
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Welcome to the Busy Bride 101 Podcast!
Welcome to the Busy Bride 101 Podcast! If you're new here, listen to this episode first to hear from your host, Lisa G McMillan, about how you can plan your perfect wedding day.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Busy Bride 101 Podcast: Wedding Planning Tips for the Bride on the Go, offers quick and easy wedding planning tips and advice to streamline your next steps to create the wedding of your dreams. Your host, Lisa G McMillan, owner and founder of Exquisite Events and Consulting, offers inspired techniques to bring you closer to sorting through the list of details and guides you in determining what questions to ask wedding vendors.
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The Busy Bride 101 Podcast: Wedding Planning Tips for the Bride on the Go, offers quick and easy wedding planning tips and advice to streamline your next steps to create the wedding of your dreams. Your host, Lisa G McMillan, owner and founder of Exquisite Events and Consulting, offers inspired...
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