The Planner’s Passport - Wedding Planners, Travel Agents, Decades of Stories

Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes of a wedding? In this laugh-out-loud episode, two seasoned wedding planners spill the tea (and maybe a little champagne) on some of their most outrageous confessions from the job.

From sneaking sips of prosecco during the ceremony to shamelessly devouring the couple's untouched appetizers (look, someone had to eat them), no story is off-limits. Oh — and yes, one of us definitely had...

This week, we talk about… well, everything and nothing at all, which is basically our specialty.

We catch up on Megan’s time up north Wisconsin, one of Jen’s former make-out sessions, and why you should always walk up the hill when your boyfriend tells you to. (Spoiler: proposals happen on hills.) We get into upcoming travel plans, pooping on vacation, Groupon purchases, Mexican food cravings, and of course, JAMAICA! Come tra...

This week, we’re joined by Jesse Lyon of Lyon Mental Health—a therapist, dream interpreter, and hilarious human who somehow made talking about the subconscious feel like a party. We get into the weird and wonderful world of wedding dreams (yes, those anxious ones with missing dresses and runaway grooms), including Megan’s cake dream that—spoiler alert—wasn't really about cake at all. Jesse breaks down what our dreams are trying t...

This week on The Planner’s Passport, we’re talking timelines—specifically, how much time you really need to plan a wedding. Whether you're stretching things out over 18 months or sprinting toward an 'I do' in six weeks, there are perks and pitfalls on both sides.

Longer planning timelines might sound like a dream (hello, options), but with time comes the temptation to overthink everything. Shorter timelines force quick decisions, s...

This week on the pod, we’re joined by one of our OG listeners —  Heather Cook Elliott! To say that Megan and Jen are as mutually obsessed with her as she is with us? A massive understatement.

Heather is a Milwaukee-based wedding and portrait photographer whose work is rooted in real connection, thoughtful storytelling, and capturing people as they truly are. She’s the kind of person who shows up fully behind the camera and in lif...

This week, we’re joined by the wildly talented and hilariously cheeky Rachal A. Duggan, the creative genius behind Rad Illustrates. Known for her signature butt drawings (yes, you read that right), Rachal is an illustrator, author, and workshop leader who brings her one-of-a-kind style to everything from comics to custom wedding art.

We dive into how Rachal started drawing butts, what it’s like being a creative vendor on a wedding ...

Last week, Jen popped off about moms (and no, Megan still does not agree with her).

This week? Megan’s the one telling it like it is. And honestly? We're. Here. For. It.

She’s in her villain era, y’all. We’re talking wedding industry awards and how (surprise!) a lot of them are paid for. Not saying the people winning don’t deserve the spotlight, but it’s worth knowing there’s usually money behind that shiny badge. Transparency matt...

To be clear, Megan does not sign off on any of this. This is 100% Jen’s story arc... from superhero to supervillain wedding planner.

Now, Jen actually loves most moms. But in her experience, a few bad apples spoiled the bunch so much that she no longer works with parents unless they’ve been fully vetted.

But this episode isn’t just about mom drama (although yes, a few wild stories are share...

We’re fangirling a little harder than usual this week, because our guest isn’t just TikTok-famous—he’s also one of Jen’s former grooms… twice. (Ah, the joys of COVID-era weddings.)

Marco Braun—aka @marcosfunhouse—joins us to share the story of his two celebrations, what it was like planning during a pandemic, and how he accidentally became the internet’s vintage recipe king. Oh, and did we mention that Hilary Duff bought him and hi...

🎙️ This Week on the Podcast: We're Going Tropical, Baby! 🌴

Pack your sunscreen and questionable swimwear—we're taking this podcast to The Bahamas and want YOU to come with us! In this episode, we spill the (piña colada-flavored) tea on our upcoming getaway to Sandals Royal Bahamian. Think snorkeling with sea turtles (or at least aggressively friendly fish), late-night karaoke that may cause permanent secondhand embarrassment, and...

This week on The Planner’s Passport, we’re heading south.

We’re joined by Kelley Kohler of Haviland Events, a boutique wedding planning and design firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. After hearing our East Coast vs. West Coast episode, Kelley had a few thoughts, especially after Jen questioned whether North Carolina even counts as “the South.” (Spoiler: it does. And she came ready to defend it.) 

Kelley brings over a decade of...

This week, we’re taking you behind the scenes at the WedMKE wedding show in Milwaukee! We had an incredible time hosting a booth, connecting with real couples (and a few very enthusiastic moms), and catching up with some of our favorite vendor friends, like Milwaukee Airwaves and Two Birds Event Group.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Planner’s Passport episode without a bit of chaos and laughter. Jen may or may not have developed a ver...

This week on The Planner’s Passport, Megan takes us to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where work and play collided in the best way. She went for business (because Megan’s idea of time off is working from a beach), but she still found time to soak up the island magic—bat cave adventures, new friendships (channeling Jen, of course), and a Sandals resort experience that seriously impressed her.

She shares why this Sandals property ju...

Are you dreaming of saying “I do” with your toes in the sand? This week, Jen and Megan are diving into all things destination weddings—the good, the complicated, and the cocktails.

From breezy beach vows to mountain-top ceremonies, we’re breaking down the real pros and cons of planning a wedding away from home. Should you hire a local planner? When does it actually make more sense not to? And what sneaky logistics are often overloo...

This week, Megan and Jen dive into the only thing that can throw a perfectly planned wedding timeline into chaos: toasts.

Are we a little crabby about it? Maybe Do we have some hilarious, real-life stories to share? Absolutely Are those stories packed with actually helpful advice? You already know

From rogue speeches to timing disasters, we’re spilling the tea on how to give a wedding toast that’s unforgettable for all the right re...

Jen is back from Switzerland and filling Megan in on everything from skiing in Davos to sipping Aperol Spritzes in Zurich's 75 degree weather (in March!). The two dive into the magic of solo travel, the Swiss food scene, the surprise weather swings, and yes, Jen cried again.

With plenty of signature Jen and Megan banter, this episode is full of laughs, travel inspo, and behind the scenes moments from Jen’s seven day adventure throu...