Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast
With over 225K downloads and over 150 episodes, the Ask the Planner podcast gives sophisticated couples like you expert tips on how to style, plan, and execute a thoughtfully curated wedding. Every week, join your host Desirée Adams as she interviews leading wedding industry experts and discusses the often-overlooked details that take weddings from pretty parties to heirloom occasions. Hear how to manage vendors, avoid surprises, and plan your day with honest advice from a pro. New episodes drop every Monday. If you want to binge on past episodes or learn more about the show, visit http://asktheplannerpodcast.com.You can also send questions or suggestions for future topics or guests via your Apple Podcast review, text us at (585) 210-9485, or email asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow the show on Instagram and join our broadcast channel @asktheplannerpodcast!
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
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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 how to build a wedding day team that runs like a well-oiled machine.
We’re also tackling some timely topics like how the economy might shape 2025 weddings, what it’s like leading a wedding planning business that operates in both Europe and the US, and what it takes to stay energized through 15-hour event days.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on behind the scenes at beautifully executed weddings—or how top planners are adapting and growing in today’s market—you’re in for a treat.
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