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Wedded: The Wedding Planner Podcast

by Tracy Taylor Ward and Shannon Leahy

Welcome to Wedded: The Wedding Planner Podcast. We are Tracy Taylor Ward and Shannon Leahy, wedding planners with a love for event design who work with clients all over the world. Tracy’s company, Tracy Taylor Ward Design, is based in NY and FL, and Shannon’s company, Shannon Leahy Events, is located in CA and MD. After a combined 20 years in the events industry, we’ve “wedded” our expertise to share with you everything we know about weddings and how to run a successful luxury event planning company. Whether you’re a wedding planner looking to elevate your client’s experience, or a bride or groom wondering how to hold a chic, seamless and exceptionally fun wedding, you’ve come to the right place! So grab your favorite pen and notebook, and take a seat. We can’t wait to help you level up your wedding!

Latest episodes

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From Help Wanted to Dream Team: Our Hiring Evolution

In this episode, we’re diving into the essential strategies for building an exceptional team that propels your business forward. Whether you’re a seasoned planner or just

Apr 30 2025
17 min

Perfect Petals: How to Use Personal Flowers in Weddings

What is a “personal flower,” who gets them, when do they get them, how are they presented, and what do you do with them?! From bouquets and boutonnieres to nosegays and w

Jul 10 2024
14 min

Inflation Frustration: Navigating Wedding Price Surges

Welcome back to “Wedded” with Trace and Shannon! After a brief hiatus, we’re here with a fresh format and lots of exciting topics sourced from you, our fantastic listener

Jun 5 2024
14 min

How To Plan Like A Pro: Our Core System Revealed

Planners— are you tired of spinning your wheels with inefficient systems? Couples— have you ever wondered how you could plan your wedding more effortlessly? Today we are

Jun 21 2023
8 min

After the Aisle: Conquering Post-Wedding Blues, Name Changes, and the Journey Ahead!

Join us today as we provide practical advice and strategies to overcome post-wedding blues, simplify the name change process, preserve cherished memories, and thrive in y

Jun 7 2023
19 min

The Art of Wedding Negotiations: Strategies for Successful Vendor Communications

Get ready to dive into the nitty-gritty of vendor contracts! Today we are sharing valuable tips on establishing clear and open communication channels throughout the negot

May 24 2023
22 min

Thriving in a Slow Wedding Season: Adaptation and Resilience for Wedding Planners

It's time to talk about something we all dread in the wedding industry: a super slow season. But don't worry, we've got you covered with a ton of tips and tricks to keep

May 10 2023
21 min

Hashtag 'Happily Ever After': Exploring the Role of Social Media in Modern Weddings

This week we are exploring the ever-evolving world of social media and its impact on weddings. From swoon-worthy inspiration to the pressure for Instagram-perfect moments

Apr 26 2023
19 min

An Introvert's Guide to Wedding Planning

Planning a wedding can be stressful for anyone, but for introverts, it can be especially overwhelming. So, we're here to share some tips and strategies for creating a wed

Apr 12 2023
17 min

Going Green: Planning a Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Wedding

On this week's episode of Wedded, we're all about planning a sustainable and eco-friendly wedding! We're sharing stories and tips for carbon conscious couples, including

Mar 29 2023
23 min

How to Attract Your Ideal Client

Let's face it, in the wedding planning industry, there are a lot of fish in the sea. So, if you want to stand out and attract your ideal clients, you need to know who the

Mar 15 2023
21 min

The Budgeting Masterclass You’ve All Been Waiting For

Whoever said ‘Money, Money, Money. Must be Funny” must not have been a wedding planner. Tune-in to this week’s episode for everything you need to know about wedding budge

Mar 1 2023
28 min

Navigating Conflicts With Parents During Planning

It’s never easy to make plans when there are too many cooks in the kitchen, and event planning is no exception! Planning a wedding often means navigating inter-family dyn

Feb 15 2023
22 min

Vendor No Show? No Problem.

For those who have never been in a scenario where a vendor cancels at the last minute or simply doesn’t show up on the wedding day, consider yourself one of the lucky one

Feb 1 2023
21 min

What to Wear — Wedding Planner Edition

Wondering what you and your on-site team should wear to your upcoming events? We’ve got you covered—Tune in this week for our tips on determining the best dress code for

Jan 18 2023
23 min

How to Decide if an Engagement Party is Right for You (& How to Plan One)

Wondering why your social media feeds have been flooded with proposals lately? That’s because we’re in the height of Engagement Season (Nov-February), the most popular ti

Jan 4 2023
16 min

Best Practices for Annual Business Reflections To Guarantee Your Best Year Ever Ahead

Wedding season has wrapped, so what should you do with this time off from in-person events?! Well wed-heads, we’re so glad you asked! This week we’re dishing out our best

Dec 21 2022
18 min

Venue Search: The Most Important Questions To Ask To Find Your Perfect Space

With proposal season now in full swing, venue searching will be (if it’s not already!) top of mind for thousands of couples and their wedding planners. That’s why this we

Dec 7 2022
22 min

Surprising Unforeseen Costs In Wedding Planning

This week, we’re talking about one of our favorite topics…finances! More specifically, we discuss those big budget items that couples either forget about or are shocked t

Nov 23 2022
19 min

10 Wedding Day Details You Definitely Don’t Want to Forget

Let’s be honest…nobody’s perfect, ourselves included! This week we’re discussing the ten most commonly forgotten wedding day details and lessons we’ve learned over the ye

Nov 9 2022
20 min

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What listeners say

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Shannon and Tracy are such fun to listen. As a cake vendor who aims to be in the luxury market, their show provided me great insights into the dynamics that goes around with luxury wedding planning which is helpful in scaling my business. Thank you Shannon and Tracy for being so generous and for sharing that wealth of knowledge. You guys are a power duo in this industry. Looking forward to your new episodes. ❤️

Jesuit Nugas · Mar 2024

My all time favorite podcast! As a planner in the Midwest for 10+ years I am obsessed with this podcast. It feels like I’m listening to a few industry friends and I can’t believe how refreshing it is to be able to relate to them and learn from them at the same time. Keep up the great job you two!

Abby Mitchell KC · Apr 2023

I’ve been binge listening to this podcast all week long! I had been searching for a toolkit from experienced planners at a high-end level for months and eventually came across Wedded. I can’t get enough of this podcast and love all of the resources available on their shop for purchase. I feel SO much more confident starting my new event planning business knowing that I have the Wedded tools to elevate my client expereince. Thank you!

PaigeF7 · Mar 2023

If you're a bride in the midst of planning your wedding or a vendor in the wedding industry, look no further! I recently stumbled upon a wedding podcast that has been so insightful and relatable. The hosts are real and extremely knowledgeable. They cover a wide range of topics, from budgeting and vendor selection to dealing with wedding logistics, and navigating all dynamics involved when it comes to planning. Their advice is invaluable. After a recent move to the east coast, these episodes have been a great resource for me to get to know this region’s wedding industry. I highly recommend this podcast to all industry pros,

Olivia Garvin Makeup · Feb 2023

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