Put A Ring On It: The Wedding Planning Podcast
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsWedding 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.
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Long-Term Engagements vs. Short-Term Engagements
June 20, 2017 04:30 - 46 minutes - 43.9 MBWe've all heard of a "shotgun" wedding, but are there benefits to having a longer or shorter engagement? We talk through the pros and cons of each in this episode of Put A Ring On It. Special thanks to our sponsor Knotty Tie Co (http://www.knottytie.com/ring)!! We talked about: The pros and cons of having a long or short engagement How your personality might be better for one or the other Helpful tools to keep planning organized and on track BONUS: A helpful tip when communicating w...
Destination Weddings with Jennifer Doncsecz of VIP Vacations
June 06, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 45.5 MBWe're so excited to have travel expert, Jennifer Doncsecz of VIP Vacations (http://www.vacationsbyvip.com/) on today's episode to talk all about Destination Weddings. We discuss some good travel spots, what it's like working with a travel agency and some super-smart tips that you do NOT want to miss. Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Knotty Tie Co! (https://www.knottytie.com/ring) We talked about: What you should have decided on before going to a travel agency Whether a ...
Location, Location, Location
May 23, 2017 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this week's episode, we're talking about location. Specifically venues and whether it's better for you to have your wedding all in one location, or if you should spread it out over a few different places. We talk about pros and cons and some tips to help with it all. Special thanks to our sponsor: Knotty Tie Co (www.knottytie.com/ring) and don't forget to join us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/putaringonitpodcast)! We talked about: Having your wedding at one location Having your wed...
Contracts With Your Wedding Vendors
May 09, 2017 01:00 - 49 minutes - 46.7 MBOk, guys. This episode might not seem like a "hoot", but we promise it's FULL of helpful info when it comes to signing on the dotted line. We talk about the purpose of vendor contracts, what to look for, how to negotiate and what to do if things just don't work out. Special thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Tacboard (www.tacboard.com/ring) and Knotty Tie Co. (www.knottytie.com/ring). Disclaimer: We are NOT lawyers and this episode is meant to help guide you based on our own experien...
Wedding Rehearsals and Rehearsal Dinners
April 25, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIn this episode we talk about the purpose of your wedding rehearsal, how to run one efficiently and with ease, as well as different options for having a fun rehearsal dinner to kick off your wedding festivities. We also talk about how long you should factor for your rehearsal, and one of the BIGGEST reasons why rehearsals go longer than expected (so you can avoid it). Special thanks to our sponsors for this episode: www.knottytie.com/ring and www.tacboard.com/ring Check them out for great ...
Wedding Trends for 2017 and 2018
April 11, 2017 04:00 - 56 minutes - 58.3 MBWe're back for Season Three of the Put A Ring On It podcast and we're kicking off the season talking about all the wedding trends we're seeing come (and go) for 2017 and 2018 weddings. Special thanks to our sponsors Knotty Tie Co. (www.knottytie.com/ring) and TacBoard (www.tacboard.com/ring)! We talked about: Guest list sizes Non-Gender-Specific Wedding Party Traditions and New Traditions Decor, Colors and Themes Fashion and Attire Social Media DRONES! First Looks Receiving Lin...
Questions to ask your Photographer, Videographer, Band and DJ
February 07, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIt’s the last episode of Season Two and we’re talking about the BEST questions to ask your photographer, videographer, band and/or DJ for your wedding. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter to get the full list of these questions – broken down by vendor – written out for you! We talked about: General questions to ask your vendors as you decide who you want to work with for your wedding Specific questions to ask your Photographer, Videographer, Band and DJ Links mentioned: Epi...
Lace and Liberty: A New Way to Shop For Your Wedding Dress
January 24, 2017 04:00 - 32 minutes - 31.8 MBDanielle Wen of Lace and Liberty joins Put A Ring On It to talk about her mix-and-match wedding separates and Try-At-Home system for busy brides who want a custom experience. About Lace and Liberty: Lace & Liberty was conceived for women who want to feel stunning on their wedding day in a dress that truly reflects her beauty, confidence and personal style. They offer an experience like no other, that focuses on quality, detail and an exquisite variety of choice. They’ve taken great c...
Handling Your Inner Bridezilla
January 10, 2017 06:00 - 50 minutes - 48.2 MBBridezilla: A person who was a “completely normal” human being until they became a bride/groom and suddenly lost their dang mind. In today’s episode, we talk about why these Bridezilla feelings tend to surface and some ways to work through them, based on your personality. We talked about: What is a Bridezilla What to do when things don’t go right with pros/vendors What to do when things don’t go right with your family and friends Dealing with Guest List drama We can’t forget the guy...
The Wedding Budget: Part Two!
December 20, 2016 04:00 - 47 minutes - 49.7 MBLast season, we dedicated an entire episode to “Owning Your Wedding Budget” and this season, we wanted to dive into it a bit further. We dive into what a “budget wedding” means and break down some tips to save some major dough. We talked about: Who should and shouldn’t have a “wedding budget” The term “budget wedding” What happens when your budget is lower than the average in your area Unique ways to save money when planning your wedding BONUS: We also talked about Danielle’s first ...
What We Can’t Always Tell You
December 06, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBIt's the twentieth episode of Put A Ring On It and with the holidays around the corner, we're in a sharing mood. Join us as we tell some of our deepest secrets about the wedding industry and our roles on your wedding day. We talked about: What we won’t do for you on the wedding day How much you’ll hear about after the wedding The whole point of Engagement Sessions How we feel about your wedding being the “best day ever” What we’re doing the morning of your wedding What we dream abo...
Green Weddings are the Not-So-New Black
November 22, 2016 04:00 - 48 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this episode, we're talking about "green" weddings. Not so much the color GREEN, but finding ways to reduce or eliminate your footprint while planning your wedding. Also, Dan has found the male equivalent of yoga pants, folks. We talked about: What is a “green” wedding? Why you should consider having a green wedding Reducing your guest list Sourcing local goods and services Paper product alternatives Favors that will do more than sit on your guests’ shelves Eco-friendly wedding...
We Are Family
November 08, 2016 15:40 - 43 minutes - 46 MBWeddings can bring out the good, the bad and the ugly in people. And when it comes to family, there's usually no holding back. Dan and Danielle talk about dealing with parents, in-laws, siblings, best friends and more - and the key takeaway is: You are NOT alone. We talked about: Dealing with Parents Parents that are not supportive or refuse to be a part of your wedding In-Laws Jealous siblings, cousins, BFFs Links mentioned: Episode 016: Using Social Media For Your Wedding A P...
Planning a Backyard Wedding
October 25, 2016 04:00 - 49 minutes - 47.1 MBMuch like getting a Brazilian wax, planning a backyard wedding is not for the faint of heart. Get some priceless tips and ways to prepare for your backyard wedding on this week's episode of Put A Ring On It, the wedding planning podcast with Daniel Moyer and Danielle Pasternak. We talked about: Questions to ask yourself before agreeing to have a “Backyard Wedding” Where you should start when planning a backyard wedding How to prepare for bad weather like rain and flooding Crazy-impor...
Using Social Media For Your Wedding
October 11, 2016 04:00 - 46 minutes - 44 MBIn this sixteenth episode of Put A Ring On It, we talk about the pros and cons of using social media when it comes to your wedding. What to do, what not to do, and some unique trends for you to think about for your nuptials. We talked about: To hashtag or not to hashtag Where your hashtag should go, if you have one Using social media tools to organize your guest experience A new trend in weddings: Livestreaming (WTF?) Something to look for when booking your pros As a guest, what yo...
Post Wedding Blues
September 27, 2016 04:00 - 34 minutes - 33.6 MBThe "post-wedding blues" are something that Dan and Danielle are incredibly passionate about discussing. So many couples and individuals experience these feelings following their wedding and they decided to have an open, honest and transparent conversation about what to expect and how to avoid it. We want you to know: We’re not psychiatrists or psychologists. We’re sharing this information just as two wedding pros who care deeply about the well-being of our couples. This advice is not m...
The “Wedding Tax” and Why It’s Mostly Bull
September 13, 2016 05:00 - 24 minutes - 24.5 MBThis episode is inspired by a recent segment on The Today Show. Reporter Jeff Rossen opens the segment by telling its listeners that “experts” say there’s a secret wedding tax that vendors are applying to markup the cost of their products and/or services. Dan and Danielle talk through this concept and break down why it’s pretty much “bull”. Links mentioned: Rossen Reports: “Is the Wedding Markup Real?” on The Today Show Support the Show DPNAK Weddings Daniel Moyer Photography Joi...
Season Two Teaser
September 06, 2016 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBSeason Two of Put A Ring On It is officially launching next Tuesday, September 13th. In the meantime, we wanted to share some Fun Facts from Season One including snippets from each of our favorite episodes, as well as some topics and stories that we'll bring to you for Season Two. Links mentioned: Danielle’s favorite episode: Q&A (#012) Dan’s favorite episode: How To Be A Great Groom (#009) Send us your story! Support the Show DPNAK Weddings Daniel Moyer Photography Join the "R...
Season One Q&A Episode
May 17, 2016 03:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBWah wah... it's the final episode of Season one! Dan and Danielle are bringing you the Top 15 Wedding Planning questions that they received from listeners throughout the season. They cover everything from the best tools to use, how many guests you should invite, dealing with +1's and more. We talked about: How many guests you should invite if your venue has a “max” Should you feed your pros at your wedding? Some good (and mostly free) tools to help you stay organized How to tell your...
Owning your “Wedding Budget”
April 26, 2016 03:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIt's the second to last episode of season one of Put A Ring On It and in this show we're talking about your wedding budget. We share our personal experiences, how to budget, how to negotiate with your pros, and much more. We talked about: Our personal experiences with setting a budget and what happens The extra amount you should plan for for any miscellaneous items of your budget and what those miscellaneous items might be How much you should budget (HINT: It’s not what The Knot tell...
What it means to “unplug” your Wedding
April 12, 2016 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBWe have hit DOUBLE DIGITS for season one of the Put A Ring On It podcast!! In this week’s episode, we talked about having an unplugged wedding. We broke down WHAT an unplugged wedding is, WHY you should or shouldn't have one and HOW to have one. We talked about: First, we’re not saying that all weddings should be unplugged, and we’re especially not saying that yours should be We broke down what it means to have an unplugged wedding Why you should or shouldn’t have one – pros and cons,...
How to: Be a Great Groom
March 29, 2016 06:30 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIt’s episode 009 of Put A Ring On It Podcast with Daniel Moyer and Danielle Pasternak. This episode is one focusing on “Great Grooms” – from ways to get involved in the planning process to the wedding day, we talk about specific and general ideas to help you kick some Groom-butt. We talked about: Be a TEAM player Speak up about what matters to you Concede what’s important but still have an opinion Come together on things you should BOTH be involved in, for example: Who you’re marryin...
How to: Use Pinterest to Plan Your Wedding
March 15, 2016 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWelcome to episode 008 of Put A Ring On It Podcast with Daniel Moyer and Danielle Pasternak. This episode is an action-packed one focused on using Pinterest to plan your wedding. We talked about having secret vs. public boards (and which is better) plus what it means to have a shared board. We also dove in to talk more about using Pinterest for good vs. evil including what NOT to pin, copying things you see and the truth behind most wedding pins. We talked about: Tips for organizing ...
Focusing on Joy with Liz Susong from Catalyst Wedding Co.
March 01, 2016 12:08 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBWelcome to episode 007 of Put A Ring On It Podcast. Today's episode dives right in with Liz Susong, of Catalyst Wedding Co., a community for wedding disrupters, creators, and critics alike. During our chat, Liz talks about some of her pet-peeves in traditional wedding magazines and blogs, some distractions she sees couples face, styled shoots and more. Also, Danielle tears up a bit in this one. "The industry and just the simple fact of being the spotlight - the center of attention - can tak...
Reinterpreting Weddings with Kathryn Hamm, publisher of GayWeddings.com
February 16, 2016 12:32 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIt’s the sixth full episode of Put A Ring On It Podcast. We are BEYOND humbled to have Kathryn Hamm, publisher of GayWeddings.com, talking with us about same-sex weddings and reinterpreting what you see in the blogs and magazines in the wedding world. She helps to break down the core of wedding planning, ways you can personalize your wedding day, and how to be more inclusive of all communities. “When it comes to ‘capturing love,’ especially when a same-sex couple is the subject, rules were ...
Feeding Your Vendors On Your Wedding Day
February 09, 2016 11:48 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBFor our second mini-episode of Put A Ring On It, we’re talking about feeding your vendors. And we’re specifically talking more about the highly controversial article recently seen (and since removed) on Brides.com, called “Which Vendors Do You Have to Feed at Your Wedding?”. It’s a piece written by wedding planner, Sandy Malone, and it really gives some misleading information. We decided to talk through this article and give our own thoughts on the matter including WHO you should feed on yo...
Day-Of Coordination with Bree Ryback of Capitol Romance
February 01, 2016 22:44 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWelcome to the fifth episode of Put A Ring On It Podcast. In today’s episode, Bree Ryback of Capitol Romance talks all about wedding planning, specifically day-of coordination, and why every couple REALLY and TRULY deserves it. There is also a brief interlude that involves some major geeking out on Harry Potter. About Bree: Bree Ryback is the editor and founder of the DC wedding blog Capitol Romance. Not only has she achieved Danielle’s lifelong dream of having her house featured on Hou...
Breaking the “Rules” – A discussion on a recent wedding planning article on Vogue.com
January 26, 2016 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBFor our first mini-episode of Put A Ring On It, we’re talking about breaking wedding rules. And we’re specifically talking more about the highly controversial article recently seen on Vogue.com, called “The 10 Wedding Rules To Break”. It’s a piece written by Molly Guy and while it’s caused quite the stir in the wedding industry, we decided to take a pragmatic approach and break down the article a bit further. We talked about: A wedding is a luxury, not a necessity. The only pieces you tec...
Preparing for Bad Weather On Your Wedding Day
January 19, 2016 11:37 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIt’s episode four of the first season of the Put A Ring On It Podcast and we’re talking about bad weather on your wedding day. This episode features three guests who got married during two MAJOR weather events in 2011… and lived to tell the tale. First up, Amanda talks about her wedding in the middle of Hurricane Irene. In the second half, Kristen and Joe talk about the freak snowstorm that caused their venue to lose total power. We talked about: Have a Plan B – and make sure you’re “ok...
How To: Pick Your Wedding Pros
January 05, 2016 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIt’s episode three of the first season of the Put A Ring On It Podcast. This episode is all about picking your wedding pros. Where to find them, how to reach out and how to get a great conversation going. We talked about: Ask your married friends for referrals and feedback Check with your venue or other wedding pros to see who they recommend Do some searching on Google, as well as wedding-focused search engines like WeddingWire or local wedding sites like LehighValleyWedding.com Pick up...
Meet Danielle Pasternak and Daniel Moyer
January 05, 2016 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWelcome to the first episode of Put A Ring On It, the anti-boring wedding planning podcast from wedding photographer, Daniel Moyer and wedding coordinator, Danielle Pasternak. In this first episode, we introduce ourselves and what the podcast is all about. Consider it our first handshake to you. Meet Daniel: His business, Daniel Moyer Photography, and where it all started How much he loves his wife, Rachel Their amazing wedding almost two years ago Their favorite place to eat His love ...
It’s Your Party For Everyone Else
January 05, 2016 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIt’s the first “official” podcast of Put A Ring On It and in this podcast, we’re talking about why your wedding is “your party for everyone else”. We unpack just what that means and show you five areas that you can really ensure your guests have an amazing time at your wedding. We talked about: It’s absolutely your wedding, but at the end of the day you only make up 1-2% (or less) of your guest list. The decisions you make should be focused on the 100% of your guest list. When else will a...