{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69c148bb1a160b44db9c8fcc/6a4c0ae963f5ae947813f514?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The wedding series: plan your big day on an hourly budget","description":"<p><strong>1035. Host Laura Adams sits down with </strong><a href=\"https://www.plannie.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Plannie</strong></a><strong> founder Annie Lee to expose the most common financial pitfalls couples make. Annie breaks down the \"macro approach\" to wedding design, explaining how to test-drive a planner and focus your budget for a luxury feel at a fraction of the cost.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key takeaways:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why overinvesting in a wedding venue is the most common budget mistake.</li><li>How to focus on event expenses that are impactful and instantly set the mood for guests.</li><li>Why locking in the lowest number of guests on catering and venue contracts is wise.</li><li>Leave a buffer in your budget for overlooked expenses, such as administrative fees, taxes, and tips, which can drive your final bill up by 30%.</li><li>How Plannie’s hourly expert consultants can help tackle budget creation, contract reviews, day-of timeline coordination, and much more.</li><li>Working with a Plannie consultant on one or two small hourly assignments (like a venue search or budget review) to test their communication, speed, and compatibility is wise before making a full commitment to work together.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Discover more from Money Girl!</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/newsletters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Newsletter</a></p><p>Transcripts available at <a href=\"https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/transcripts/money-girl/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">QuickandDirtyTips.com</a>.</p><p>Email: Laura@LauraDAdams.com or leave a voicemail: (302) 364-0308.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"QuickAndDirtyTips.com"}