In this episode we talk all about guest books- from the traditional book you buy at the craft store to all the new creative options out there. We leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your guest book a piece of cake:1. A guestbook is a good memento and activity2. You can stay low budget on these3. Don't forget the pensNote: Due to the COVID-19 situation we will be taking a break from the podcast. Please follow us on Instagram @pieceofcake.planning for updates on when we will be back and reach out to us if you have any questions! Our hearts go out to all the brides affected. 

In this episode we talk all about guest books- from the traditional book you buy at the craft store to all the new creative options out there. We leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your guest book a piece of cake: 1. A guestbook is a good memento and activity 2. You can stay low budget on these 3. Don't forget the pens Note: Due to the COVID-19 situation we will be taking a break from the podcast. Please follow us on Instagram @pieceofcake.planning for updates on when we will be back and reach out to us if you have any questions! Our hearts go out to all the brides affected.

Episode 31: Guest Book

During this time of uncertainty- we're putting this episode out to look forward to the the future when we can all gather again and come together to celebrate our brides. Today's episode is all about bridal showers. We will give you ideas for drinks, food, and activities. We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make bridal showers a piece of cake:1. Have some sort of game or activity2. Have some sort of sweets3. Have some sort of fun ;)

During this time of uncertainty- we're putting this episode out to look forward to the the future when we can all gather again and come together to celebrate our brides. Today's episode is all about bridal showers. We will give you ideas for drinks, food, and activities. We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make bridal showers a piece of cake: 1. Have some sort of game or activity 2. Have some sort of sweets 3. Have some sort of fun ;)

Episode 30: Bridal Showers

In this episode we talk through the different options for your exit and all the logistics involved. We leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your grand exit a piece of cake. 1. Have a last song or your DJ cue the exit2. Have a coordinator or someone to facilitate the exit3. Make sure you actually exit 

In this episode we talk through the different options for your exit and all the logistics involved. We leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your grand exit a piece of cake.  1. Have a last song or your DJ cue the exit 2. Have a coordinator or someone to facilitate the exit 3. Make sure you actually exit

Episode 29: Grand Exit

In today's episode we talk about the who, what, where, when, and why's of the rehearsal dinner. We leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your rehearsal dinner a piece of cake.1. Make sure you walk through your ceremony with music at least twice2. You can have your dinner wherever you want3. Rehearsal dinners are the perfect opportunity to thank your bridal party and family

In today's episode we talk about the who, what, where, when, and why's of the rehearsal dinner. We leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your rehearsal dinner a piece of cake. 1. Make sure you walk through your ceremony with music at least twice 2. You can have your dinner wherever you want 3. Rehearsal dinners are the perfect opportunity to thank your bridal party and family

Episode 28: Rehearsal Dinner

This episode is all about thanking your guests, and one great way to do that is favors! We will give you all the ideas for favors and some money saving tips and tricks. We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your favors a piece of cake. 1. Favors are a great way to thank your guests2. A good favor is useful, applicable to a wide audience, and personal3. Make sure your guests actually get the favor

This episode is all about thanking your guests, and one great way to do that is favors! We will give you all the ideas for favors and some money saving tips and tricks. We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your favors a piece of cake.  1. Favors are a great way to thank your guests 2. A good favor is useful, applicable to a wide audience, and personal 3. Make sure your guests actually get the favor

Episode 27: Favors

Today we'll talk all about table numbers- there's more to them than you think! We'll walk you through the basics as well as give you some creative ideas if you want to take them to the next level. We'll leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your table numbers a piece of cake:1. We do recommend them; even if you don't have a seating chart they can be helpful. 2. Table numbers are a great opportunity for DIY.3. There are some fun alternatives, so be creative. 

Today we'll talk all about table numbers- there's more to them than you think! We'll walk you through the basics as well as give you some creative ideas if you want to take them to the next level.  We'll leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your table numbers a piece of cake: 1. We do recommend them; even if you don't have a seating chart they can be helpful.  2. Table numbers are a great opportunity for DIY. 3. There are some fun alternatives, so be creative.

Episode 26: Table Numbers

In this episode we talk about all the different options for seating charts from a head table to place cards and give you tips and tricks along the way. We leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your seating chart a piece of cake:1. Seating charts are a spectrum; decide what's worth it for you.2. When making your seating chart, start with the head table. 3. Don't make an awkward singles table.

In this episode we talk about all the different options for seating charts from a head table to place cards and give you tips and tricks along the way. We leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your seating chart a piece of cake: 1. Seating charts are a spectrum; decide what's worth it for you. 2. When making your seating chart, start with the head table.  3. Don't make an awkward singles table.

Episode 25: Seating Charts

In this episode we expand on our stationary topic from season one to include more paper products and all the signage. We talk through all the options for signs and give some tips and tricks along the way. We leave you with the three key ingredients to make your signage a piece of cake:1. If you have things you want people to do, you have to make a sign2. Have fun with your signs if you want and customize them to your liking3. Signage is a good area for DIY, so be creative

In this episode we expand on our stationary topic from season one to include more paper products and all the signage. We talk through all the options for signs and give some tips and tricks along the way. We leave you with the three key ingredients to make your signage a piece of cake: 1. If you have things you want people to do, you have to make a sign 2. Have fun with your signs if you want and customize them to your liking 3. Signage is a good area for DIY, so be creative

Episode 24: Signage

In this episode we talk about creating your guest list. We go through what drives this decision like venue and budget, and walk you through how to create it. We leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your guest list a piece of cake:1. Consider your venue and budget when you're figuring out number of people to invite2. Decide whether your dream guest list or guest count is more important3. Start with your dream list, then pair it down as needed

In this episode we talk about creating your guest list. We go through what drives this decision like venue and budget, and walk you through how to create it. We leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your guest list a piece of cake: 1. Consider your venue and budget when you're figuring out number of people to invite 2. Decide whether your dream guest list or guest count is more important 3. Start with your dream list, then pair it down as needed

Episode 23: Guest List

In today's episode we'll discuss the highly debated topic of the first look. We will talk about the pros and cons and all the logistics.We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your first look a piece of piece of cake:1. Doing a first look can be better for logistics2. Though it's better for logistics, you do not have to do a first look3. Regardless of which route you go, work with your photographer and coordinator to make the timeline work for your day

In today's episode we'll discuss the highly debated topic of the first look. We will talk about the pros and cons and all the logistics. We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your first look a piece of piece of cake: 1. Doing a first look can be better for logistics 2. Though it's better for logistics, you do not have to do a first look 3. Regardless of which route you go, work with your photographer and coordinator to make the timeline work for your day

Episode 22: First Look

Welcome to the Piece of Cake Podcast- A detailed guide to wedding planning.I’m Emily and I’m Brianne and we’re here to make your wedding planning a piece of cake.Who are we? Just a couple of best friends who are passionate about weddings and all the little details along the way. We’ve been brides and bridesmaids, day of coordinators and party planners. We’re accountants by day, and wedding enthusiasts by night. We’ll use our experience and attention to detail to help you plan your special day.  We know this is a really exciting time in your life but the logistics can be stressful.  That’s where we come in!  Tune in with us every week and your wedding will be a piece of cake!

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Welcome to the Piece of Cake Podcast- A detailed guide to wedding planning. I’m Emily and I’m Brianne and we’re here to make your wedding planning a piece of cake. Who are we? Just a couple of best friends who are passionate about weddings and all the little details along the way. We’ve been brides and bridesmaids, day of coordinators and party planners. We’re accountants by day, and wedding enthusiasts by night. We’ll use our experience and attention to detail to help you plan your special day. We know this is a really exciting time in your life but the logistics can be stressful. That’s where we come in! Tune in with us every week and your wedding will be a piece of cake!

Piece of Cake Podcast: A Detailed Guide to Wedding Planning

If you thought budgets were a touchy subject, picking your bridal party can also be a really sensitive topic. Today we will talk about how you pick your bridal party, and all the responsibilities that go along with it.We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make choosing your bridal party a piece of cake:1. There are no rules in picking your bridal party2. Be clear on your expectations and don't make any assumptions3. Thank your bridal party

If you thought budgets were a touchy subject, picking your bridal party can also be a really sensitive topic. Today we will talk about how you pick your bridal party, and all the responsibilities that go along with it. We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make choosing your bridal party a piece of cake: 1. There are no rules in picking your bridal party 2. Be clear on your expectations and don't make any assumptions 3. Thank your bridal party

Episode 3: Bridal Party

In this episode, we're going to talk about Honeymoons, because girl, you've earned it! We will walk you through honeymoon options, talk about how to stay in your budget, and give you some travel tips and tricks.We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make planning your honeymoon a piece of cake:1. Pick the honeymoon that suits you as a couple2. Remember our money saving tips so you can stick to your budgets by booking through discount sites, using airline miles, and using honeymoon registries3. Just have a honeymoon- any sort of honeymoon, you deserve it!

In this episode, we're going to talk about Honeymoons, because girl, you've earned it! We will walk you through honeymoon options, talk about how to stay in your budget, and give you some travel tips and tricks. We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make planning your honeymoon a piece of cake: 1. Pick the honeymoon that suits you as a couple 2. Remember our money saving tips so you can stick to your budgets by booking through discount sites, using airline miles, and using honeymoon registries 3. Just have a honeymoon- any sort of honeymoon, you deserve it!

Episode 4: Honeymoon

Today's episode is all about stationery. For this episode, that means save the dates, invitations, and thank you card. We'll talk you through when and how to send all these out and give you some tips and tricks along the way. We'll leave you with the three key ingredients that will make choosing and sending your stationery a piece of cake:1. Pay attention to the timeline of when you need to send all the things2. Be clear on your addressees and RSVP's, and guests- please return them!3. Don't forget about the postage

Today's episode is all about stationery. For this episode, that means save the dates, invitations, and thank you card. We'll talk you through when and how to send all these out and give you some tips and tricks along the way.  We'll leave you with the three key ingredients that will make choosing and sending your stationery a piece of cake: 1. Pay attention to the timeline of when you need to send all the things 2. Be clear on your addressees and RSVP's, and guests- please return them! 3. Don't forget about the postage

Episode 7: Stationery

Welcome back for season 2! In season 2, you may hear some shorter, more specific episodes. However, they will still still be fun and helpful! Today's episode is about bachelorette parties. We will give you a few examples and walk you through things to consider when planning the party. We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your bachelorette party a piece of cake:1. Tailor the bachelorette party to your bride2. Be respectful of budgets3. Do not have the party the night before the wedding

Welcome back for season 2! In season 2, you may hear some shorter, more specific episodes. However, they will still still be fun and helpful! Today's episode is about bachelorette parties. We will give you a few examples and walk you through things to consider when planning the party.  We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your bachelorette party a piece of cake: 1. Tailor the bachelorette party to your bride 2. Be respectful of budgets 3. Do not have the party the night before the wedding

Episode 21: Bachelorette Party

Dress shopping is one of the most exciting things you get to do during wedding planning! Today we will walk you through different dress options and give you tips and tricks for finding your dream dress. We'll leave you with the three key ingredients that will make choosing your dress a piece of cake:1. Know all the silhouettes and your body type, but keep an open mind when trying on.2. Remember that you can customize any dress- add sleeves, a belt, etc.3. No show and tell with your groom, period.

Dress shopping is one of the most exciting things you get to do during wedding planning! Today we will walk you through different dress options and give you tips and tricks for finding your dream dress.  We'll leave you with the three key ingredients that will make choosing your dress a piece of cake: 1. Know all the silhouettes and your body type, but keep an open mind when trying on. 2. Remember that you can customize any dress- add sleeves, a belt, etc. 3. No show and tell with your groom, period.

Episode 6: The Dress!

In this episode we talk about all the things brides do to prepare themselves for the wedding. But first, let us make one thing clear- brides, you are perfect just the way you are! However, we know there are so many brides out there looking to lose weight, get fit, get tan, change their hair, etc. We talk openly and honestly about our experiences with these things and share the research we've found. We also make an important announcement that this concludes season one, and we will be taking a break for the holidays. We will be back with season 2 in January 2020.We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your wedding prep a piece of cake:1. You're perfect the way you are, but you deserve a massage2. Wedding prep takes time; no crash diets3. Don't try anything new a week before your wedding

In this episode we talk about all the things brides do to prepare themselves for the wedding. But first, let us make one thing clear- brides, you are perfect just the way you are! However, we know there are so many brides out there looking to lose weight, get fit, get tan, change their hair, etc. We talk openly and honestly about our experiences with these things and share the research we've found. We also make an important announcement that this concludes season one, and we will be taking a break for the holidays. We will be back with season 2 in January 2020. We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make your wedding prep a piece of cake: 1. You're perfect the way you are, but you deserve a massage 2. Wedding prep takes time; no crash diets 3. Don't try anything new a week before your wedding

Episode 20: Wedding Prep

Today's episode is all about food, specifically dinner and dinner alternatives. We will walk you through dinner options including the different setups like buffets or plated dinners. We will also talk through the alternatives like appetizers or brunch and give you some money saving tips. We'll leave you with the three key ingredients that will make choosing and enjoying your food a piece of cake:1. Choose your dining style- whether that's plated, buffet, etc. 2. Have whatever type of food you like.3. Consider dinner alternatives to save money.

Today's episode is all about food, specifically dinner and dinner alternatives. We will walk you through dinner options including the different setups like buffets or plated dinners. We will also talk through the alternatives like appetizers or brunch and give you some money saving tips.  We'll leave you with the three key ingredients that will make choosing and enjoying your food a piece of cake: 1. Choose your dining style- whether that's plated, buffet, etc.  2. Have whatever type of food you like. 3. Consider dinner alternatives to save money.

Episode 8: Dinner & Alternatives

Today's topic is a favorite for brides and grooms alike. Today we are talking about registries! Even your fiance can get excited about presents! We'll walk you through the different places to register, what to register for, and some tips and tricks along the way.We'll leave you with the three key ingredients that will make creating your registry a piece of cake:1. Register for a wide variety of items in different price points and from a couple different stores2. Consider registering for a honeymoon fund or cash fund3. Be practical, but have fun

Today's topic is a favorite for brides and grooms alike. Today we are talking about registries! Even your fiance can get excited about presents! We'll walk you through the different places to register, what to register for, and some tips and tricks along the way. We'll leave you with the three key ingredients that will make creating your registry a piece of cake: 1. Register for a wide variety of items in different price points and from a couple different stores 2. Consider registering for a honeymoon fund or cash fund 3. Be practical, but have fun

Episode 5: Registries

Today we talk about the life of the party- alcohol. We walk you through all the drink options for you wedding, and give you some money saving tips and tricks. We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make drinking at your wedding a piece of cake:1. Bring your own alcohol if you can2. Fine the right alcohol combination that fits your budget and your guests3. Have fun with drinks at your wedding, but stay safe

Today we talk about the life of the party- alcohol. We walk you through all the drink options for you wedding, and give you some money saving tips and tricks.  We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make drinking at your wedding a piece of cake: 1. Bring your own alcohol if you can 2. Fine the right alcohol combination that fits your budget and your guests 3. Have fun with drinks at your wedding, but stay safe

Episode 19: Alcohol

This episode includes advice for the bride and groom, as well as the wedding party or anyone giving toasts. We talk about some toast planning logistics, give some toast advice, and end with some creative ways to write an amazing toast. We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make planning and giving toasts a piece of cake:1. Be creative- write a poem, tell a story, sing a song2. Simply practice3. End your speech with an actual toast

This episode includes advice for the bride and groom, as well as the wedding party or anyone giving toasts. We talk about some toast planning logistics, give some toast advice, and end with some creative ways to write an amazing toast.  We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make planning and giving toasts a piece of cake: 1. Be creative- write a poem, tell a story, sing a song 2. Simply practice 3. End your speech with an actual toast

Episode 18: Toasts

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