Put A Ring On It: The Wedding Planning Podcast
by Danielle Pasternak, Daniel Moyer
Wedding pros, Daniel Moyer and Danielle Pasternak, come together to share their wedding industry and wedding planning knowledge through stories, interviews, tips and practical advice. In the wedding world, there is a great deal of dated information prancing through the interwebs and the Put A Ring On It podcast was created to help couples navigate the modern world of weddings by knowing which rules are ok to break and why certain traditions have stood the test of time. The show is created for anyone planning a wedding and wants insider knowledge and downright sensible wedding planning advice.
Episodes
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Striking a Balance: Unplugged Weddings in the Digital Age
Navigating the era of smartphones and social media, Daniel and Danielle explore the delicate balance between capturing memories and living in the moment. Get insights on implementing unplugged ceremonies with finesse and ensuring everyone feels included. ––– Follow us on Instagram:...
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2024 Wedding Trends
Whether you're planning your own wedding or just curious about the trends that real couples are adopting, this episode is a fun exploration of what's hot in the wedding scene this year. Join us as we peel back the curtain on 2024's wedding trends — because weddings are not just about dreams;...
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Beyond the 'Gram: Mastering the Basics
In a world obsessed with the perfect Instagram moment, hosts Dan and Danielle break down the reality behind creating a wedding that's genuinely enjoyable. Tune in for tips on balancing social media aspirations with the essential elements that make your wedding day truly special. ––– Follow us on...
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Breaking Tradition: A Deep Dive into First Looks
What's the purpose of a first look, and why do some couples choose to break tradition? Settle in for a candid conversation about the emotional and logistical aspects of first looks. From the tap-on-the-shoulder moment to creative alternatives, this episode unravels the layers of the first look...
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Decoding Roles: Wedding Planner vs. Venue Coordinator
Drawing from their experiences as a wedding planner and photographer, Dan and Danielle explore the differences between venue coordinators and wedding planners. Listen in as they discuss the vital role of a wedding planner in future-proofing the big day, providing insights on why couples might…
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Challenges and Joys of DIY Backyard Weddings
Join us as we discuss the unique challenges and rewarding experiences of planning and hosting a DIY backyard wedding. From muddy escapades to weathering unexpected storms, we explore the highs and lows of turning blank spaces into wedding venues. Want more about planning a backyard wedding? Check...
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Wedding Don'ts: Guest Edition
Dan found an interesting article sharing the "21 Rude Things People Will Do at Your Wedding". In this episode, we talk through each one, sharing our stories, what we've seen, why it's not ok to do these things, and hopefully bring some brevity to these potential pitfalls. Also, Danielle says…
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Wedding Vendor Communication: Balancing Expectations and Etiquette
Planning a wedding involves a myriad of communications, and it's essential to strike the right balance between expectations and etiquette when interacting with wedding professionals. In this episode, we dive into the delicate art of conversation with your wedding vendors. From those initial...
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Splurge vs. Save: Making Informed Choices for Your Wedding Budget
We delve into the heart of wedding budgeting, uncovering the key factors that wield the greatest influence on your financial planning. Get ready to make informed choices and strike the perfect balance between splurging and saving, ensuring that every dollar invested creates a lasting impression....
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Home Stretch: The Last Week Before Your Wedding
When it's the final week before your wedding, your task list should really about 98% completed (or more). But there's still some things you can do in those final days leading up to the big day to set yourself up for a GREAT day – physically, mentally, and emotionally. ––– Follow us on Instagram:...
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Behind-the-Scenes Generosity: Tipping Your Wedding Pros
We're taking the "ick" out of talking about money. Specifically, when it comes to showing your gratitude to your wedding pros. We talk through which vendors SHOULD be tipped, MIGHT be tipped, and what to consider when making the determination. ––– Follow us on Instagram: @putaringonitpodcast…
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Navigating the Maze of Wedding Decisions
Planning a wedding involves about .1% eating cake and 99.9% making decisions (so unfair). In this episode, we talk about how to navigate the MANY decisions involved in planning a wedding. Danielle talks about checklists (shocker) and Dan dives into the stuff from the heart. ––– Follow us on...
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We're Coming Back!
Did you miss us?!?! Because we missed YOU!! We're coming back with all new episodes starting September 5, 2023 – and can't wait! Find out where we've been, why we took a break, and the changes you can expect for the next "season". 😳 ––– Follow us on Instagram: @putaringonitpodcast @dpnak...
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Season 9 Q&A
It’s our final episode of Season 9 and we’ve compiled some of our favorite listener-submitted questions for our traditional, end-of-season Q&A. In this episode, we talked about Save the Dates, wedding party gifts, including pups in your wedding, organizing wedding emails, alcohol, and more. Thank...
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State of the Wedding Industry
Buckle up, Ringers. We’re sharing some major behind-the-scenes transparency as we recognize how COVID has affected the wedding industry and begin to look to the future. This episode is all about sharing what you might not realize is going on behind the scenes of the wedding industry, plus how and...
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11 Things You Don’t Want To Forget To Do
There are a lot of things on any wedding planning list you can find on Google. In this episode, we cover the items that are often forgotten about and WHY you should make sure to plan for them. This is a great episode to jot down some notes and do your future selves a solid. We talked about: What…
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Finding Your Wedding Mantra with Carrie-Ann Kloda
In episode 105, special guest Carrie-Ann Kloda of Kith & Kin joins us to talk about finding your wedding mantra. We talk through why wedding planning is as stressful as it is and what you, as the couple, can do to find your focus and set healthy boundaries through the wedding planning process....
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The Really, Really Big Guide To Wedding Photography
In this episode, Dan really spreads his wings to share his wealth of knowledge about all-things wedding photography. We talk through every step of the process with logistics, helpful tips, and of course, with Dan at the wheel, you know there’s lots of feels. We talked about: What to look for in a...
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Microweddings: Go Big By Going Small
Episode 103 is all about microweddings. What they are, why we think we’re going to see more of them in future years, and what makes them so incredibly special and wonderful. Danielle stepped away from her “tips” on this episode and got deep in the feels with Dan as they shared their experiences…
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Mid-Season Q&A
We’re halfway through Season 9 which means it’s time for another Q&A episode. In this episode, we’re picking some of our favorite listener-submitted questions and sharing our tips, advice, and encouragement. We talked about: Is your wedding planner included in your budget? What to do when vendors...
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Wedding Party Trends for 2021 and Beyond
Who you choose to be in your Wedding Party – and who you DON’T choose - is a very big decision for your wedding. In this episode, we share some trends on how couples are tweaking this age-old tradition to better reflect the people that matter most to them. This includes using more inclusive...
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Celebrating 100 Episodes! 🎉
EPISODE 100!!! 🎉 Cue all the air horns and the confetti cannons! We’re celebrating episode 100 by going back in the archives and sharing some of our favorite moments over the years. We’re 100 episodes wiser and could not have done it without our amazing Ringer family! Thank you for cheering us…
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Aligning Your Wedding Budget With Your Priorities
In episode 99, we’re talking about how you can build your wedding budget around your priorities of the day. Because very few of us have a truly “unlimited” budget and that means that we can’t necessarily get #allthethings we want. So, starting with a budget and a conversation about your…
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Wedding Planning During a Global Pandemic
It’s certainly an episode title that we never imagined having back in 2016. But in 2021, we’re now over a year into the COVID-19 global pandemic. In this episode, we’re discussing how it’s affected so many couples as they plan their weddings and what it means for those that are newly engaged. We...
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Real Talk with Jamie Lee from Netflix’s “The Wedding Coach”
We’re back for Season 9 and coming at you with some REAL TALK, Ringers. In this episode, we chat with comedian, author, and former bride, Jamie Lee, as she shares her story of wedding planning and the parts of it that aren’t as “warm and fuzzy”. Jamie also gives us a peek at her upcoming show…
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End of Season: Q&A
Episode Notes It’s our last episode of Season 8! While it’s been anything but a traditional year, we still wanted to wrap up this season with our favorite Q&A episode. Patreon supporters and Instagram listeners submitted their (excellent) questions and we answered them. We’ll be on a short break…
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Five Steps To Start Planning Your Wedding
Getting engaged is so exciting! But it can also be insanely overwhelming as you start Googling what to do next. In this episode, we take you step-by-step through the first five steps you should take after you get engaged and you’re ready to dive into wedding planning. We talked about: It’s ok to...
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The Importance of Making Time For You On Your Wedding Day
We always talk about how your wedding is your party for everyone else and the guest experience is SUPER important. But this episode is all about YOU. We dive into ways you can set yourself up, both individually and as a couple, for a day where you feel and act your best. We talked about: Why a...
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Including Your Family In Your Wedding Day
Whether you love them to bits or they drive you a bit crazy, there are some traditional and untraditional ways of including family in your wedding day. In this episode, we break down what it could look like to include them in your wedding party. We also dive into some creative alternatives if you...
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Our Favorite Tips for a Healthy Marriage
We stuck our toes slightly outside of our lane in this episode. But, here’s the thing: Our goal is to give you the tools to plan a wedding that feels really good to you. But in all reality, we want to set you up for a happy, healthy marriage. This episode includes some of our favorite bits of...
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How To Be A Great Groom
Throughout the entire wedding industry, there is a LOT of talk about bride, bride, bride. But this episode is specifically for the grooms (though there are great tips for ALL MARRIERS and partners). We share some tips and tricks for navigating the wedding planning process. We also dive into some...
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Mid-Season Q&A
You asked and we answered! This is a grab bag episode of questions submitted by YOU! We cover wedding favor alternatives, some tough COVID questions, creative ways to still have fun, New Years Eve weddings, and more! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions via Instagram…
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Find A Balance with Work, Life, and Wedding Planning
Finding a good work life balance is essential to everyone’s mental health. Planning a wedding can throw that balance out of whack. This can easily add stress to anyone — especially during a global pandemic. In this episode, we have some real talk about trying to balance all the things and why…
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Questions to ask when hiring your DJ or Wedding Band
If you still need to book your wedding entertainment (specifically your DJ or Band), be sure to listen to this episode first. We share some questions to ask and WHY it’s important to ask them. If you’ve already hired your DJ or band, give this episode a listen and make sure you’ve got everything...
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Food Truck Weddings: Pros, Cons, and What You Need To Know
Having a food truck at your wedding can be such a GREAT guest experience. But in order to do it successfully, there are some MAJOR things you need to prepare and plan for. This wedding planning podcast episode covers some reasons why it’s so much fun to have a Food Truck wedding, but also some...
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It’s Time We Stop Using the Word “Bridezilla”
Do you know where the term “Bridezilla” came from? We didn’t. So, we did some digging and discovered quite a few interesting details about it. More importantly, we discussed WHY it’s time we stop using the word “Bridezilla”. Because planning a wedding is stressful. We don’t need to add…
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Going Small: Elopements, Mini-monies, and Microweddings
Episode 85 is all about going small on size and big on intention. Your wedding may be affected by COVID-19 and you’re considering an adjustment to your original plans. Maybe you’re downsizing your entire event. OR you might be choosing to postpone the big celebration for another time. But you…
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Getting To Know "The Dans"
It’s been awhile since we introduced ourselves on this wedding planning podcast. Over four years in fact. And a LOT has happened in the past four years. In this bonus episode, we share more about who we are, what we’ve been up to, and some fun facts about our friendship. We also breakdown our new...
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COVID-19: Another Discussion and an Update
When we initially recorded episode 82 on COVID-19, it was maybe a week (!!) after our quarantine began. We could not have predicted all that has happened since. In fact, you would’ve called us crazy if we did. Now that some time has passed and we’re starting to see a glimpse of what our new…
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Season 7 Q&A
We wrap up the roller coaster ride that was Season 7 with a Q&A episode. We chose some of our favorite questions submitted from our Patreon and Instagram followers and answered them here for you. Give it a listen and we’ll be back for Season 8 in no time! Stay safe, Ringers. We talked about…
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Involving Kids In Your Wedding Plans
We know that our world is still on its head. But we want to continue bringing you episodes to help you with your wedding planning journey. Today, we’re talking about KIDS. Sweet, wonderful, sticky, unpredictable kids. You might be considering having children in your wedding party. Or you might…
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COVID-19 and Your Wedding
Ringers, we know it’s been a crazy and rocky time right now. We hope you’re staying safe and healthy throughout all that is going on in our world at the moment. While there are so many unknowns right and we can’t tell you what to do about your upcoming wedding, we want you to know that we’re here...
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What to Expect the Final Days Before Your Wedding
We talk often about what to expect on your wedding day, but in this episode, we focus on the final days leading up to your wedding day. What to expect, what to plan for, what to consider, and some interesting ideas to extend the fun! We talked about: Why it’s important to spend time together…
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Hindsight is 20/20
We firmly believe you should do whatever makes sense to YOU for your wedding. But there is always something we can learn from those who’ve gone before us. In this episode, we share common regrets couples have after their wedding is said and done. We share things they’d do differently and how you...
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The Little Details You Should Pay Attention to When Looking at a Venue with Kinsey Roberts
Colorado venue owner, Kinsey Roberts of Vista View Events at Open Heart Ranch, joins Danielle to discuss the details you should pay attention to when looking at a venue. If you’re currently looking for your venue, stop everything and give this episode a listen. If you’ve already selected your...
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Wedding Florals and Decor with The Flower Guy Bron
This episode is all about the decor! Richmond wedding florist and designer, Bron Hansboro (The Flower Guy Bron) joins Danielle to discuss florals, decor, and trends for the upcoming year. We talked about: At what point in the planning process you should start thinking about your floral decor What...
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How to Set Boundaries While Planning Your Wedding with Berlyn Martin
Wonderful friend and wedding planner, Berlyn Martin of Berlyn Events and Design shares her tips on how to set boundaries while planning your wedding. We discuss how to establish boundaries, practical tips on navigating questions from friends and family, add how to enlist the help of others. This…
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Feel Better In Your Body with Hanna Sender of Bride and Bliss
Hanna Sender of Bride and Bliss is today’s guest co-host and we’re talking all about how to feel better in your body. There is a lot of pressure when you get engaged to “look” your best, but we talk about how you can use your wedding at a great catalyst to make some healthy lifestyle shifts and...
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Wedding Photography with Tony Hoffer of Hoffer Photography
Tony Hoffer of Hoffer Photography steps in to co-host today and chat about all things wedding photography. He brings up some great points that we haven’t covered before and shares how photography has changed over the years. We talked about: How to find the right photographer for you The ways that...
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Holiday Survival Guide with Lauren Grove of Every Last Detail Blog
The holidays are fast approaching and we’ve got some tips on how to survive this season as an engaged couple. Wedding blogger, Lauren Grove of Every Last Detail joins Danielle to discuss traditions, questions, and even inexpensive gift ideas! We talked about: Why it’s so important to stay united…
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About this show
Wedding pros, Daniel Moyer and Danielle Pasternak, come together to share their wedding industry and wedding planning knowledge through stories, interviews, tips and practical advice. In the wedding world, there is a great deal of dated information prancing through the interwebs and the Put A Ring On It podcast was created to help couples navigate the modern world of weddings by knowing which rules are ok to break and why certain traditions have stood the test of time. The show is created for anyone planning a wedding and wants insider knowledge and downright sensible wedding planning advice.
Hosted by
Danielle Pasternak, Daniel Moyer