#140 Plan Your Wedding In 90 Days

It’s possible! Some people prefer to plan their wedding in a short amount of time rather than musing over all of the details for a year or more. Who are these people? How do they do it? What makes them successful? Our guest today is David DiVincenzo - event director at Planterra Events in Detroit, and he is very experienced working with couples that opt for a short timeline - for various reasons. He’s breaking down all of the tips, tricks and best practices for us. David has been directing events for Planterra clients since 2010. He designs every aspect of a Planterra event – from its menu to décor, floral needs and every detail in between - to make his clients’ visions come to life. David brings with him 15 years of professional experience in arts fundraising, programming and event planning. He has worked at such prestigious places as Pace MacGill Gallery, the Noguchi Museum and one of Estee Lauder’s family foundations in New York. David is a graduate of both Albion College and Brooklyn College. He also attended the Atelier Léo Marchutz in Aix-en-Provence, France. In his free time, David has developed a deep understanding of wine and art. He’s also Planterra Conservatory resident pop culture expert. Big Takeaways TIPS and TRICKS for short term wedding planning: · Choose a full-service venue (like Planterra!) If not...definitely hire a planner! And then trust the planner. · Be ready to make decisions quickly · Consider a Friday or Sunday date · Have your guest list in order · Consider invitation needs immediately · Have or be prepared to choose your wedding attire · Be open to exploring multiple options in terms of photographers, DJ’s etc. · Make sure that the funds for the wedding are in place and accessible. · Embrace that you are planning a wedding in a shorter period of time. If you are considering planning a wedding in a short amount of time - ask yourself (honestly) - are you, as a couple, decisive? More to keep in mind: It helps a lot when you trust the vendors. Be flexible and ready to compromise when necessary. Time Saving Guidelines: Create digital Save the Dates to send immediately Offer a digital RSVP to save time for attendees Depending on the services offered by a venue, hiring a wedding planner can be key in making wonderful things happen in shorter timeframe. Instead of menu options, duets entrees can save time and streamline the RSVP process Be prepared for multi-tasking meetings with the venue and vendors Have your questions set in advance and be ready to move forward with decision-making and planning efficiently. You can consolidate meetings and work with vendors to move quickly. No hemming and hawing about options and choices. You know what you want! Go for it! Links we referenced https://planterraevents.com https://www.instagram.com/planterraconservatory/ The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez. Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. Easy to get in touch with. Email us at [email protected] or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode On Patreon. Become a member and with as little as $6.99 per month, you get 2 exclusive, ad-free episodes, + Zoom Happy Hour with Michelle and fellow patrons every month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices