Wedding Planner Society Podcast

By CWP Society - Laurie Hartwell, Founder & CEO

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CWP Society is proud to produce the "Wedding Planner Society: Industry Expert Insights" podcast!

Laurie Hartwell, award-winning Master Certified Wedding Planner, and Industry Educator, and founder & CEO of the CWP Society, discuss the real lives of wedding planners and professionals, dispense business tips, and share ways you can elevate yourself and your career in the wedding industry. 

Visit the CWP Society website for more information: www.cwpsociety.com


Episode Date
The Dream Team Behind The Wedding Day
Sep 01, 2026
The Pivot: From NYC Events To Intimate Weddings
Aug 25, 2026
The Complexities of South Asian Weddings
Aug 18, 2026
Who's Got The Plan For The Planner
Aug 11, 2026
Turning A Pinterest Board Into A Wedding Story
Aug 04, 2026
The Partner Behind The Planner
Jul 31, 2026
Grace For The Grace-Givers
Jul 22, 2026
Busy vs Profitable
Jul 14, 2026
The Four R's For Venue Referrals
Jul 09, 2026
Raising the Bar for the Entire Industry
Jul 06, 2026
The Success Gap In Wedding Planning
Jun 29, 2026
Three Quiet Business Blockers
Jun 23, 2026
The Quiet Middle: Why Couples Lose Trust Between Milestones
Jun 18, 2026
Your Business Grew. Did You?
Jun 08, 2026
The Calm Is the Service
Jun 01, 2026
Become the Planner Your Dream Client Is Looking For
May 25, 2026
Emergency Preparedness for Wedding Planners
May 18, 2026
22 Years Later — Laurie Hartwell Sits Down with a Past Client
May 11, 2026
Integrity In Wedding Planning
May 06, 2026
The Follow-Up That Builds Referrals
May 04, 2026
Stop Delaying Your Business Decisions
Apr 27, 2026
Why Your Content Might Be Costing You Clients
Apr 20, 2026
The ROI You're Not Calculating
Apr 14, 2026
The Planner You're Becoming
Apr 13, 2026
How Wedding Planners Can Elevate the Client Experience
Apr 06, 2026
That Low Hum of Doubt
Mar 30, 2026
Are You Leading Weddings Or Just Surviving Them
Mar 23, 2026
What Gave Me The Push
Mar 09, 2026
The Standard for Diverse Celebrations
Mar 02, 2026
Raise The Standard Or Erode The Trust
Feb 23, 2026
The Turning Point
Feb 16, 2026
From Winging It To Owning It
Feb 10, 2026
Rethinking Success: Choose The Career Path That Fits
Feb 02, 2026
What Happens When Trust Has Proof
Jan 26, 2026
How Certification Changes the Way Venues See (and Trust) You
Jan 19, 2026
From Chaos to Clarity: Systems That Support Your Business
Jan 12, 2026
The Power of Wedding Industry Relationships
Dec 16, 2025
Sacred Spaces: Working With (Not Against) Church Rules
Dec 08, 2025
The Year-End Financial Reset: Closing Out 2025 Strong
Dec 04, 2025
100th Episode: Celebrating Our Favorite Moments & Answering Your Burning Questions
Nov 17, 2025
Intentional Growth For Wedding Planners
Nov 13, 2025
Beyond the Surface: What It Really Takes to Plan South Asian Celebrations
Nov 10, 2025
The Relationship That Changes Everything: Your Wedding Planner Bestie
Nov 03, 2025
Decoding Venue Roles: Who Really Does What (And Why It Matters)
Oct 30, 2025
Inclusive Weddings: Managing Fireworks, Fog, And Triggers With Care
Oct 27, 2025
From Assumptions To Alignment: How Planners Thrive With Church Teams
Oct 23, 2025
Beyond Timelines: The Real Work Behind Multi-Family Wedding Planning
Oct 13, 2025
The Blueprint for Wedding Planning: Education Meets Experience
Oct 09, 2025
Choosing the Right Wedding Planner Mentor + Celebrating 50 Years of Laurie Hartwell
Sep 30, 2025
Empathy Meets Expertise: The Emotional Side of Wedding Planning
Sep 29, 2025
When Trust Matters Most: Leadership Lessons from South Asian Wedding Planning
Sep 25, 2025
More Than a Vendor: Becoming a Venue’s Trusted Planner
Sep 22, 2025
Future-Proof Your Business: Financial Freedom for Wedding Planners
Sep 19, 2025
Certification Changed Everything: Two Planners Share Their Journeys
Sep 15, 2025
Education + Relationships: The Winning Formula for Wedding Planners
Sep 11, 2025
Sacred Partnerships: How Wedding Planners and Church Coordinators Can Work Together
Sep 05, 2025
Trust Over Transactions: Why Ethical Vendor Relationships Matter
Sep 04, 2025
Inclusive Celebrations: Planning Weddings for Physically Limited Guests
Aug 28, 2025
Raising the Standard: How Certified Planners Are Redefining the Wedding Industry
Aug 22, 2025
The Power of Partnership: When Venue Coordinators and Planners Collaborate
Aug 19, 2025
Why the Best Wedding Planners Never Stop Being Students
Aug 11, 2025
Suiting Everyone: How Inclusive Design Changed Wedding Fashion
Aug 07, 2025
Money Talks: The Mid-Year Financial Checkup Every Wedding Planner Needs
Aug 05, 2025
Every Altar is Different: Navigating Religious Wedding Protocols with Respect
Jun 24, 2025
Beyond Business Cards: The Ethics That Bind Us Together
Jun 17, 2025
Budgeting with Heart: Creating Financial Confidence for Wedding Clients
Jun 10, 2025
Are You Ready to Scale? Hard Financial Truths Every Wedding Pro Should Know
May 20, 2025
Beyond the Hashtag: Social Media Ethics for Wedding Day Assistants
May 15, 2025
Cultural Celebrations: Navigating the Art of South Asian Weddings
May 13, 2025
Social Media Savior: How to Post with Purpose in the Wedding Industry
Apr 22, 2025
Sensory-Friendly Celebrations: Reimagining Wedding Planning for All Minds
Apr 15, 2025
Transforming Your Wedding Business: The Personal Branding and Marketing Revolution
Apr 08, 2025
Wedding Associate Certification Now Available through CWP Society!
Apr 04, 2025
Beyond Experience: How Education Transforms Wedding Planning Businesses
Apr 01, 2025
Setting Your Wedding Day Assistants Up for Success
Mar 24, 2025
Beyond the Badge: How CWP Society Elevates Wedding Planners
Mar 10, 2025
The Wedding Ministry Certification: A New Era of Church and Planner Partnerships
Feb 25, 2025
Educating Your Couples: Essential Strategies for Planning Success
Feb 18, 2025
Nurturing Success: Mastering Vendor Relationships in the Wedding Industry
Feb 12, 2025
From Passion to Profit: Financial Mastery for Wedding Experts
Feb 04, 2025
Beyond Experience: Elevating the Standards of Wedding Planners (S4, E1)
Jan 23, 2025
Unlocking Success in Wedding Planning: Building Community and Achieving Goals
Nov 25, 2024
The Power of Industry Relationships: Discovering The Secret To Success
Oct 31, 2024
Making Your Clients Happy
Oct 17, 2024
Lady Whistlewed: Demystifying the Roles of Wedding Planners and Venue Coordinators
Oct 08, 2024
Dear Gentle Reader: A Wedding Planner's Passport to Prestige
Oct 03, 2024
Enhancing Collaboration Between Wedding Planners and Church Coordinators
Oct 01, 2024
Transforming Wedding Stress into Wedding Success: How To Educate Your Couples
Sep 23, 2024
Misguided Vendors Who Discourage Couples From Hiring Wedding Planners
Sep 12, 2024
Lady Whistlewed: Why Wedding Planners Are Essential for a Proper Wedding
Aug 26, 2024
Wedding Pros: Please read the Planners Wedding Day Timeline!
Aug 19, 2024
Elevating Your Wedding Planning Career: Professional Growth & Opportunities
Aug 16, 2024
Lady Whistlewed: The Hidden Costs of Underpricing
Aug 14, 2024
Lady Whistlewed: How Planners Make the Impossible Possible
Aug 07, 2024
From Shot Lists to Seamless Days: Wedding Planner and Photographer Insights
Jul 05, 2024
Harnessing Tech/AI for Wedding Ceremonies, Vows, and Toasts: Introducing PROVENANCE
Jun 20, 2024
Wedding Industry News: Can Technology Match Human Touch?
Jun 01, 2024
Misconceptions of Building a Team: Hint: Large ≠ Success
May 17, 2024
Wedding Industry News: The RSVP Dilemma; Venue Shutdown Shocks; and After Parties
May 01, 2024
The Unsung Importance of Vendor Meals: The Why, When, and Where
Apr 12, 2024
Wedding Industry News: Navigating the Romance and Realities of Destination Weddings, and Protecting Precious Memories
Apr 02, 2024
Wedding Industry News: Crafting Unforgettable Nuptials and Navigating Venue Legalities
Mar 01, 2024
Beyond The Trends: Pitfalls of Trends Preventing Pros from Curating Weddings That Reflect Our Couple's Love Story
Feb 20, 2024
Wedding Industry News | Triumph Over Tragedy; Pop Up Weddings; Cake Cutting Considerations
Feb 01, 2024
The Evolution of the Wedding Industry - An Interview with Laurie Hartwell
Jan 09, 2024
Wedding Industry News - January 2024: Giving Back; Wedding Budgets; Friends/Family Officiating Weddings
Jan 01, 2024
A Couple's Journey in the Business of Bliss: Tips To Succeed
Dec 19, 2023
Wedding Pros: The Symphony of Trust, Collaboration, and Understanding
Dec 10, 2023
Wedding Industry News: Elevating The Wedding Industry; Combatting Wedding Crashers; and Creative Guestbook Ideas
Dec 01, 2023
The Value and Impact of Formal Education in the Wedding Planning Industry: A Critical Exploration
Nov 10, 2023
Wedding Industry News: Wedding Planner Gone Wrong; The Engagement Gap; and a New Trend
Nov 01, 2023
Setting Up Events With Your Soulmate - Unpacking the Challenges and Victories
Oct 20, 2023
Authenticity Over Comparison: A New Approach To Being A Wedding Planner
Oct 10, 2023
Wedding Industry News: Wedding Shaming & Fostering Vendor Relationships: A Deep Dive into the Evolving Wedding Industry
Oct 01, 2023
The Reality of Balancing Wedding Planning with Personal Life: A Candid Look at the Industry and Parenting Challenges
Sep 20, 2023
Mastering Wedding Budget Conversations and How Instagram Has Impacted The Way Wedding Planners Approach Their Clients
Sep 10, 2023
Wedding Industry News: Classifying Workers, Inviting Children To Weddings, and Innovating Wedding Traditions
Sep 01, 2023
Supporting Your Soulmate on their Journey as a Wedding Planner
Aug 20, 2023
Streamlining Wedding Planning with Technology: A Conversation with Nora Sheils of Rock Paper Coin
Aug 10, 2023
Wedding Industry News - August 2023: Supreme Court Ruling; David's Bridal; and Evolving Trends
Aug 01, 2023
Creating a Lasting Legacy in the Wedding Industry
Jul 10, 2023
The Realities of Having a Soulmate as a Wedding Planner: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
Jun 30, 2023
Krisy Thomas, CWP Society VP & Wedding Planner of the Year
Jun 14, 2023
2019 Wedding Planner of the Year - Nicole Smith
May 26, 2023
2020 Wedding Planner of the Year - Analyn Calderon
Apr 25, 2023
2021 Wedding Planner of the Year - Melanie Snyder
Mar 28, 2023
2022 Wedding Planner of the Year - Courtney Justice
Feb 22, 2023
Why Buy The Cow...
Jan 31, 2023
Referral Fees, Commissions, and Kickbacks
Dec 27, 2022
The Crazy Life of A Wedding Planner
Nov 29, 2022
Single Point Of Contact
Oct 25, 2022
Exploring the difference between: Consultants, Coordinators, Planners, & Venue Coordinators
Sep 27, 2022
Automating Yourself Out Of Business
Aug 30, 2022
The Unexpected Bestie of a Wedding Planner
Jul 26, 2022
Wedding Bells or Alarm Bells? Vetting Your Couples
Jun 27, 2022
Vetting Wedding Professionals
May 27, 2022
The Ideal Wedding Planner For The Ideal Client
Apr 22, 2022
I May Have Too Many Clients
Mar 18, 2022
I've Been Ghosted!
Feb 16, 2022