Stress-free Wedding Planning Podcast #178: Busting Wedding Planning Myths That’ll Help You Achieve The Perfect Day Without Stress.
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In this week’s edition, our hosts debunk common wedding planning myths to help engaged couples achieve a joyful and stress-free wedding.
Furthermore, they discuss why you don’t need to follow traditional customs, the myths around perfect timelines, over-the-top decor, and large wedding parties.
Most importantly, Sal and Sam aim to empower couples to design their wedding day their way, focusing on enjoyment rather than adhering to outdated rules.
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Stress-free Wedding Planning Podcast #178: Busting Wedding Planning Myths That’ll Help You Achieve The Perfect Day Without Stress.
Host: Sal & Sam
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Transcript
Busting Wedding Planning Myths That’ll Help You Achieve The Perfect Day Without Stress.
DJ Sal: Today’s edition is all about busting wedding planning myths: achieve the perfect day without stress. Today we’re tackling something that causes so much unnecessary stress for engaged couples, wedding planning and myths. Here we go.
DJ Sam: Yeah, that’s right. Those you have to do this traditions, expectations and outdated rules people throw at you, the minute you get engaged.
DJ Sal: We will discuss these myths in today’s edition of the Stress-Free Wedding Planning Podcast. Thanks for joining us. Hi, I’m Sal from  After Hours Events Of New England. That’s After Hours Events Of N.E. dot com.
DJ Sam: I’m Sam from Atmosphere Productions. Atmosphere hyphen Productions dot com. Learn more about our experience and the journey to help you with stress-free wedding planning in the trailer or pilot of this podcast.
JR: Welcome to Stress-Free Wedding Planning, the podcast that will transform your wedding [00:01:00] planning journey from chaotic to enchanting. Sal and Sam bring over 80 years of combined wedding expertise and exclusive insider information to the table. If you’re recently engaged, feeling the pressure of wedding planning.
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DJ Sam: So let’s bust some wedding planning myths. We’ll empower couples to plan their wedding their way, not by outdated rules and traditions.
DJ Sal: We debunk common myths so couples can make decisions with clarity and confidence.
DJ Sam: We’ll empower couples timelines, expectations, and [00:02:00] logistics to eliminate unnecessary stress.
DJ Sal: We give honest, practical advice and keep the focus on joy, not perfection.
DJ Sam: We help couples create a relaxed, meaningful celebration built upon what truly matters. Remember, traditions are just peer pressure from dead people. Let’s get ready to tackle this and more.
DJ Sal: But first, thanks to Adrian and Frankie, who watch our podcast on YouTube. You can do the same and get a special shout-out by going to YouTube and subscribing to the Stress-Free Wedding Planning Podcast with Sal and Sam. Thanks again, Adrian and Frankie, and thanks for watching the Stress-Free Wedding Planning Podcast.
Elizabeth: Myth number one: YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW TRADITION
DJ Sam: This is a big myth. It’s a huge one. Some couples feel pressured to do the bouquet and garter toss, the cake cutting, formal receiving line, the whole package.
DJ Sal: Look, here’s the truth. You don’t need to do any of those traditional things that doesn’t feel good [00:03:00] to you. We’ve had weddings without a cake cutting, without speeches, without a first dance. And guess what? They’re still incredible.
DJ Sam: The only rule is if it brings you joy, keep it. If it brings stress, then toss it out!
Elizabeth: Myth number two: “YOU MUST HAVE A PERFECT, MINUTE BY MINUTE TIMELINE.
DJ Sal: Look, your timeline is a guide, not a strict military operation.
DJ Sam: Exactly. A good timeline includes buffers. Things can run long, photos shift, weather can change.
DJ Sal: We plan with intention, but we also stay flexible. You should build wiggle room. The day flows naturally, and stress stays low.
Elizabeth: Myth number three: MORE DECOR EQUALS BETTER WEDDING.
DJ Sam: Overwhelming decor does not equal an amazing wedding. It just doesn’t.
DJ Sal: Some of the most unforgettable weddings that we’ve been to is built on energy, not a bunch of stuff! Fun! That’s what [00:04:00] everyone remembers, having a great time at your wedding. Create the energy.
DJ Sam: If your guests are smiling, dancing, eating good food, and you are relaxed, that’s what they’ll remember.
Elizabeth: Myth number four: “YOU NEED TO HAVE EQUAL NUMBERS IN THE WEDDING PARTY.
DJ Sal: Here’s a myth that just cracks me up every time that you need to have “equal numbers for your wedding party”. Look, symmetry is nice, but happiness is better. Less sometimes is more.
DJ Sam: Right! Have three bridesmaids and one groomsman or zero. Zero. No bridesmaids, no groomsmen. No one’s policing the math. Trust me.
DJ Sal: Look, if you have a professional photographer, your photos are still gonna look fantastic. Your ceremony will still flow and no stress needed.
Elizabeth: Myth number five: YOU MUST INVITE EVERYONE
DJ Sam: News flash. You do not have to invite your coworkers, cousins dog sitter. You don’t have to invite everyone.
DJ Sal: Hah-ha! That’s a great one, Sam. [00:05:00] Small weddings can be just as fun, sometimes even more fun than the large ones. Intimate doesn’t mean incomplete.
DJ Sam: Surround yourself with the people that you love and bring good energy.
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DJ Sal: Are you ready for Wedding Tip Wednesday?
DJ Sam: Yes, I am Sal. HAMU. You know, that’s my favorite acronym. Hair and makeup. If possible, try to schedule your hair and makeup trial for the day of one of your dress fittings. This way you get to see your whole look put together. This is not always possible, but if you can try and do that, good for you!
DJ Sal: And that’s another wedding tip from Sal and Sam.
Bradley: And now back to the Stress-Free Wedding Planning Podcast.
DJ Sam: Thanks for joining us for the second part of Busting Wedding Planning Myths That’ll Help You Achieve The Perfect Day Without Stress.
DJ Sal: I’m Sal from After Hours Events [00:08:00] of New England.
DJ Sam: I’m Sam from Atmosphere Productions.
Elizabeth: Myth number six: “D.I.Y SAVES MONEY!”
DJ Sal: Oh boy. We’re about to hit a spicy topic. D.I.Y saves you money.
DJ Sam: Yeah, D.I.Y can save you money, but only when you are realistic about the materials, time and the stress.
DJ Sal: Look, we’ve seen it happen when couples spend more buying craft supplies than hiring a pro, and then don’t sleep for three nights finishing centerpieces.
DJ Sam: Be strategic. D.I.Y what sparks your joy, not what adds panic!
Elizabeth: Myth number seven: “THE D.J JUST PLAYS MUSIC.”
DJ Sal: Here we go. The DJ just plays music. As a D.J, I gotta jump in on this one.
DJ Sam: Please do. Go Ahead!
DJ Sal: Look, we’ve said it a million times on this podcast. A great DJ is your event quarterback, coordinating your vendors managing flow, keeping up the energy and ensuring you [00:09:00] don’t have to think about anything and keeping those nice, smooth transitions.
DJ Sam: That’s right. Music is just one part of the whole picture. A stress-free reception depends on communication, timing, and atmosphere.
Elizabeth: Myth number eight: “YOU NEED A HUGE BUDGET FOR A GREAT WEDDING.”
DJ Sal: Here’s a myth for you. You need to have a huge budget to have a great wedding. Ha. The truth is. You need a clear vision, not a massive bank account. You can create meaningful moments on any budget. Focus on experience, and not extravagance. You’d be surprised how much you could save and have such a better time.
DJ Sam: So true. I had a client that did a beach wedding. They got married indoors at A VFW, which was right on the beach. They threw off their dresses, put shorts on, and had one of the best weddings I’ve ever done. It’s not about the budget. Guests won’t remember what brands your linens were. They’ll remember how the day [00:10:00] felt.
Elizabeth: Myth number nine: “EVERYTHING HAS TO BE PERFECT.”
DJ Sal: Let me tell you, something will always go a little off, but the way you handle it, it can just be nothing and you just brush it right off.
DJ Sam: Every wedding has a moment that doesn’t go to perfection or a hundred percent to plan. And guess what? It’s fine… you’ve gotta do it like water falls off a duck’s back. That’s it.
DJ Sal: Perfection is not the goal. Enjoyment is. If you are smiling and having fun. It’s perfection.
Elizabeth: FINAL MYTH: WEDDINGS ARE ALWAYS STRESSFUL
DJ Sam: Nope, nope, nope, nope. Not true. Not even a little true.
DJ Sal: When you surround yourself with the right people and let go of the shoulds, your wedding day becomes effortless.
DJ Sam: Your wedding doesn’t have to be stressful. You deserve a calm, joyful, smooth sailing celebration. That’s why we are the Stress-Free Wedding Planning Podcast.
DJ Sal: So there you have it. Remember, your wedding doesn’t [00:11:00] need to follow myths, rules, and or traditions to be amazing. When you focus on what matters to you, everything becomes simpler, smoother, and way less stressful.
DJ Sam: Make choices that feel right, stay flexible, and trust the process. Always remember your wedding can be stress-free.
DJ Sal: Now, as you spend the next week planning your wedding, if you want me, Sam, or our community of stress-free, engaged couples and wedding experts to answer any wedding-related questions, join us over in the Stress-Free Wedding Planning Facebook group.
DJ Sam: Once you’re in, go ahead and share your concerns and worries, and we’ll let you know if you’re on the right track or if there’s something we need to work on. The link to join us is in the show notes of this edition, or go to Facebook and search for the Stress-Free Wedding Planning Community.
DJ Sal: A new edition is released every Wednesday. Subscribe and get it first Remember to do something nice for someone today, and if you can’t, do something nice for yourself. We’ll catch you then. Ciao!
DJ Sam: Thank you for listening to this edition. If you’ve [00:12:00] enjoyed what you’ve just heard, leave a review and share it with a friend or someone who would benefit from this information. Until next time, it’s TTFN. Ta ta for now!
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