The WedEd Podcast

Welcome to our channel! We are so happy to have you back, and if you're new here, welcome to The WedEd Community! The WedEd was created by the faces of Couture Events Worldwide to give aspiring or existing wedding and event planners an accessible online community to share stories and learn from each others' mistakes. In this industry, we're all about seeing each other succeed, so if we can help you on your way then our job is done! Episode 8 is all about leveraging your social media marketing as a planner: - Collaborating with Influencers - Analysing your social media platforms - Trial & error with various marketing methods We consulted Rachael Higgins, founder of Because of Marketing to give us a full analysis on our social media profiles, as nothing seemed to be working - yes, we've been there! The issue that we learnt from Rachael was that we was treating our profile like a portfolio, and not seeing it from the eyes of the consumer. We figured our social media was not helpful to our target audience, there was no faces, no story and no information. Just beautiful pictures.. Which is why we began trialling various methods to see what works for us and we're already on our way to doubling our following count every since! Top tip: If you're planning to collaborate with an influencer, be strategic with timing! Learn from our mistakes as we delve into our Ramadan collaboration with TikTok famous Nora & Khalid! We have something super exciting coming in 2024, so make sure you stick around, subscribe and hit that notification bell so you don't miss out! Have you got a Wedding Story to share? Drop it in the comments and we might give you a shout out! _________________________________ Download & listen to this episode on-the-go via Spotify or Apple Podcasts! @thewededpodcast https://linktr.ee/thewed_ed _________________________________ Don't forget to follow us on socials! Instagram: @thewed_ed TikTok: @theweded Your Co-Founders: Hannah: @hannah.e.connolley Laura: @laur.shep Thanks for supporting as always, follow, share and let us know what you'd like to see from us next! See you on the next one! Hannah & Laura 🤍

We are on Episode 9 already! We are so happy to have you back, and if you're new here, welcome to The WedEd Community! The WedEd was created by the faces behind Couture Events Worldwide to give aspiring or existing wedding and event planners an accessible online community to share stories and learn from each others' mistakes. In this industry, we're all about seeing each other succeed, so if we can help you on your way then our job is done! Episode 9 is all about creating those out-of-this-world wedding designs.. and to do that, we’re bringing on none other than Hamid Moeini, Co-Founder of UEvents! In this podcast with Hamid we discuss - Finding inspiration - Communicating your vision - Collaborating with wedding planners as a designer Of course, it wouldn’t be an episode of The WedEd podcast without some crazy stories thrown in there! Stick around till the end to find out what happened when Hamid crossed a Bride’s crazy sister!! Top tip: Always consult professionals, after the recent events in Iraq after a fire killed 100 people at a wedding, don’t let pricing be the determining factor that makes your decision on who to hire. You pay for skill, experience and professionalism which is invaluable when it comes to the wedding day.. Remember… We have something super exciting coming in 2024, so make sure you stick around, subscribe and hit that notification bell so you don't miss out! Have you got a Wedding Story to share? Drop it in the comments and we might give you a shout out! _________________________________ Download & listen to this episode on-the-go via Spotify or Apple Podcasts! @thewededpodcast https://linktr.ee/thewed_ed _________________________________ Don't forget to follow us on socials! Instagram: @thewed_ed TikTok: @theweded Your Co-Founders: Hannah: @hannah.e.connolley Laura: @laur.shep Thanks for supporting as always, follow, share and let us know what you'd like to see from us next! See you on the next one! Hannah & Laura 🤍

Welcome back to The WedEd podcast where in this episode, we're bringing on our very first special guest! Industry renowned destination wedding planner - Arun Bablani, owner of Vivaah Weddings! Episode 7 is all about breaking into destination weddings and how to tackle the logistical problems you can face when doing so. Arun shares examples from his career where things didn't go quite to plan, and how he rectified them to result in him becoming an industry leader. Arun was the first planner to bring an Indian wedding to DisneyLand Paris! Stick around as he discusses the mishaps of the iconic project that went viral. - Glimpse into the wedding at the very end of this video! Coming up next week we discuss all things social media marketing and the trial and error we've had to do personally to find out what works for us. Once again. we do have something super exciting coming in 2024, so make sure you stick around, subscribe and hit that notification bell so you don't miss out! Have you got a Wedding Story to share? Drop it in the comments and we might give you a shout out! _________________________________ Watch the full version of this episode on our YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/thewed_ed _________________________________ Don't forget to follow us on socials! Instagram: @thewed_ed TikTok: @theweded Your Co-Founders: Hannah: @hannah.e.connolley Laura: @laur.shep Thanks for supporting as always, follow, share and let us know what you'd like to see from us next! See you on the next one! Hannah & Laura 🤍

Welcome back to our podcast!  If you’re new here, welcome to The WedEd, a community designed by the faces behind luxury worldwide wedding & event company Couture Events Worldwide, wherein you can learn all about the wedding planning industry, how to get started or how to establish yourself as an existing planner! Episode 6 is all about creating timelines and the importance of them. We go into detail about how a timeline is essential and one of the most important factors to the job.  Having a solid timeline can also help you create smooth transitions, just like we did with our amazing droll drummer performers - listen to hear the story!Note to self: allow extra time for turban wrapping in the timeline!!  Do let us know if you’d like help with creating your wedding planning timeline and we can fling you over a free template to get you started!  Coming up next week we have our very first GUEST!! We are super excited to be bringing on an incredible award winning destination wedding planner onto The WedEd podcast. We will let you try to guess who in the comments! We have something super exciting coming in 2024, so make sure you stick around, subscribe and hit that notification bell so you don't miss out!  Have you got a Wedding Story to share? Drop it in the comments and we might give you a shout out! _________________________________ Watch the full version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! https://linktr.ee/thewed_ed _________________________________ Don't forget to follow us on socials! Instagram: @thewed_ed TikTok: @theweded Your Co-Founders: Hannah: @hannah.e.connolley Laura: @laur.shep Thanks for supporting as always, follow, share and let us know what you'd like to see from us next! See you on the next one! Hannah & Laura 🤍

Welcome back to our Podcast! We are so happy to have you back, and if you're new here, welcome to The WedEd Community! Episode 5 is all about preparing for the unexpected: - Creating Contingency Plans - Filing Risk Assessments - The Importance of Providing a Solution to the End Client Or in some cases, simply "winging it"!! What do you do if the chef drops all the food on the floor?! Our answer is to act like a duck on water.. gliding on the surface and paddling like crazy underneath! *Never let the client see your duck feet! Top tip: Pack an essential wedding planner's kit to take with you on all set ups. Head over to our social media where we will be posting a free downloadable PDF on what you should include in your kit! @thewed_ed We have something super exciting coming in 2024, so make sure you stick around, subscribe and hit that notification bell so you don't miss out! Have you got a Wedding Story to share? Drop it in the comments and we might give you a shout out! _________________________________ Watch the entire episode on YouTube: link to our channel below: https://linktr.ee/thewed_ed _________________________________ Don't forget to follow us on socials! Instagram: @thewed_ed TikTok: @theweded Your Co-Founders: Hannah: @hannah.e.connolley Laura: @laur.shep Thanks for supporting as always, follow, share and let us know what you'd like to see from us next! See you on the next one! Hannah & Laura 🤍

Hello to you all and welcome back to The WedEd Podcast! Episode 4! Where has the time gone already? Thank you so much for sticking around, if you're new here then please do catch up on our first Episodes if you'd like to get to know us more! In this episode we're diving into creating memorable moments, what are some of the most memorable moments for us and how do we create them for our clients. If you've been following us on social media, you may have seen our "What's in the box?!" video.. well in this episode, we reveal what was in the mystery package from our client! Clue: SOMETHING BLUE Top tip: When learning a client's love story, treat it like a book. Don't rush to read the ending before turning every chapter, as something new can be learnt on each page turned. We have something super exciting coming in 2024, so make sure you stick around, subscribe and hit that notification bell so you don't miss out! Have you got a Wedding Story to share? Drop it in the comments and we might give you a shout out! _________________________________ Subscribe and watch this full episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8SnqB_4lV6GsMhuHoMI4g?sub_confirmation=1 __________________ Don't forget to follow us on socials! Instagram: @thewed_ed TikTok: @theweded Your Co-Founders: Hannah: @hannah.e.connolley Laura: @laur.shep Thanks for supporting as always, follow, share and let us know what you'd like to see from us next!See you on the next one! Hannah & Laura 🤍

Hello lovelies and a huge welcome back to our podcast! In this episode we're focusing on all of the necessary qualities and attributes of a wedding planner to see if you have what it takes!Of course, it wouldn't be us if we didn't drop a few stories in there and this time we're bringing you a good old giggle! Note to self: Always bring superglue in your Wedding Planner Kit 👀 What could a Mother in Law quite possibly do with a pair of scissors at a Wedding Reception? Listen to our story on why being present as a Wedding Planner is super important and how you just might catch some golden moments by doing so! ✨ Tip: Wedding Planning doesn't stop at just that, after care is just as important as the entire planning process and can be the entire reason why and how you secure recurrent business and referrals. A lot of our past brides have been related or have been guests at the others' wedding - see every opportunity as one to leverage business 🙌🏼 Heads up! Next week you're going to need your tissues. Join us for Episode 4 where things get a little emotional over here on The WedEd Podcast. We talk you through creating unforgettable moments, and some of those moments we will take with us for the rest of our lives.. 🤍 Have you got a Wedding Story to share? Get in touch and we might give you a shout out! Watch the full version of this episode on YouTube @theweded https://linktr.ee/thewed_ed Don't forget to follow us on socials! Instagram: @thewed_ed | TikTok: @theweded Your Co-Founders: Hannah: @hannah.e.connolley | Laura: @laur.shep Thanks for supporting as always, subscribe, share and let us know what you'd like to see from us next! See you on the next one! Hannah & Laura 🤍

Welcome back! In this episode we're focusing on breaking into the industry with little to no experience at all - ✨ZERO to HERO ✨ We give you an insight into Laura's background as well as her first impressions and struggles when first entering the wedding industry. Have you ever known such generosity from your "competitors"?! Hear our story on how one act of kindness brought a whole community together. Tip: Aim for the top! Networking is crucial when starting out in the industry. Don't be afraid to shoot your shoot with the top dogs. Join us next week in Episode 3 where we take you through some more of our hilarious wedding memories. Just think Mother in Law with a pair of scissors at the wedding reception 😳 .. Any guesses on what happened? _________________________________ Watch the full version of this podcast on YouTube! https://linktr.ee/thewed_ed _________________________________ Don't forget to follow us on socials! Instagram: @thewed_ed TikTok: @theweded_ Your Co-Founders: Hannah: @hannah.e.connolley Laura: @laur.shep Thanks for supporting as always, follow, share and let us know what you'd like to see from us next! See you on the next one! Hannah & Laura 🤍

Introducing The WedEd Podcast! Episode 1 is really just all about the vision behind The WedEd, how it came about and where it's heading. We give you a little insight into our day to day life at Couture Events Worldwide with some wedding fails, most embarrassing event stories and more! ✨SPARKO MATE✨ Imagine someone dying at a wedding? We're here to teach you how to expect the unexpected as a wedding planner! No day is ever the same. Tip: don't turn up in a white ballgown as a wedding guest. This should be self explanatory right? You've heard Hannah's story, coming up in Ep2 we'll give you an insight into Laura's and how you can break through into the industry from a completely different background. _________________________________ If you want to see more of our work, head over to www.coutureeventsworldwide.com @coutureeventsworldwide _________________________________ Don't forget to follow us on socials! Instagram: @thewed_ed TikTok: @theweded_ Your Co-Founders: Hannah: @hannah.e.connolley Laura: @laur.shep