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The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
Beth Helmstetter
36 episodes
23 hours ago
In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re reframing one of the most misunderstood words in wedding planning: luxury. I’m sharing why true luxury has very little to do with price tags, excess, or spectacle, and everything to do with how supported you and your guests feel throughout the experience. Drawing from years of planning weddings of every size and scale, I explain why the most meaningful celebrations are rooted in thoughtful planning, ease, and care rather than visual impact o...
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In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re reframing one of the most misunderstood words in wedding planning: luxury. I’m sharing why true luxury has very little to do with price tags, excess, or spectacle, and everything to do with how supported you and your guests feel throughout the experience. Drawing from years of planning weddings of every size and scale, I explain why the most meaningful celebrations are rooted in thoughtful planning, ease, and care rather than visual impact o...
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Episodes (20/36)
The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
Why Luxury is About the Absence of Worry Rather Than Budget
In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re reframing one of the most misunderstood words in wedding planning: luxury. I’m sharing why true luxury has very little to do with price tags, excess, or spectacle, and everything to do with how supported you and your guests feel throughout the experience. Drawing from years of planning weddings of every size and scale, I explain why the most meaningful celebrations are rooted in thoughtful planning, ease, and care rather than visual impact o...
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23 hours ago
9 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
What Happens When Your Wedding Vision Doesn’t Align with Your Partner’s
In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re diving into a challenge every couple faces at some point: when your wedding vision doesn’t align with your partner's or your family's. Whether it's differences in style, budget, traditions, or guest count, these moments can feel emotional, but they don’t have to lead to conflict. I’m sharing how to focus on shared values rather than debating small details. Aligning on the feeling and experience you want for the day helps you approach decisio...
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1 week ago
13 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
The Unexpected Expenses Most Couples Don't Think About
In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re uncovering one of the most overlooked topics in the planning process: the unexpected costs that catch nearly every couple off guard. From extended staffing and specialty rentals, to power distribution and restroom trailers, I’m walking you through the logistical categories that are essential to creating a seamless, elevated guest experience, but that often don’t show up in early budgets. We’ll dive into everything from tenting and lighting, ...
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2 weeks ago
18 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
How to Choose the Best Floral Designer For Your Day
In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re talking all about one of the most impactful creative partners you’ll hire for your celebration: your floral designer. While florals often set the emotional tone and visual identity of the day, many couples focus solely on pretty pictures when choosing a florist. I’m walking you through what really matters when making this decision, including production capabilities, collaboration style, and how aligned a florist’s design sensibility is with ...
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3 weeks ago
19 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
How to Get the Very Best Out of Your Wedding Team
In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re diving into a topic that has the power to transform your entire planning experience: how to get the very best out of your wedding team. From planners and designers to florists, photographers, and caterers, your team exists not just to execute your vision, but to interpret, elevate, and protect it. I’m walking you through exactly how to collaborate with your creative partners so you get their most inspired work, while reducing your stress and...
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4 weeks ago
11 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress with Hayley Paige
​​In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, I’m joined by the incredible Hayley Paige, talented bridal designer and true creative force in the wedding fashion world. Today Hayley is sharing her expert perspective on one of the most meaningful parts of wedding planning: finding your dress. From navigating the emotional weight of the process, to tuning out the noise of outside opinions, Hayley and I talk all about how to approach dress shopping with confidence, joy, and personal style. We e...
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1 month ago
32 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
Choosing Your Wedding Party
In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re unpacking one of the most emotionally charged parts of wedding planning: choosing your wedding party, or deciding if you want one at all. While it may seem like a joyful, straightforward step, this decision can come with unexpected pressure, obligation, and stress. I’m walking you through how to make this choice with intention, clarity, and confidence, so your wedding day is surrounded by the people who bring out the very best in you. We’ll ...
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1 month ago
10 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
What to Consider For Your Bridal Dressing Room
In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re talking all about one of the frequently overlooked, but deeply emotional, parts of your wedding day: the bridal suite. From morning mimosas, to pre-ceremony nerves, this is the space where the energy of your day begins to take shape. I’m walking you through exactly how to create a thoughtful, calm, and beautiful getting-ready environment, from the lighting and AC, to what food to serve and who should (and shouldn’t) be in the room with you. ...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
Should You Have A First Look?
In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re diving into a question I hear all the time: should you do a first look? This modern tradition, where couples see each other privately before the ceremony, has become almost standard, but it’s definitely not for everyone. I’m sharing both the emotional and logistical sides of this choice and what a first look can do for you for different reasons. I’ll also walk you through thoughtful alternatives if you love the idea of connection, but...
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1 month ago
8 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
The Biggest Mistakes We've Seen Made as Wedding Planners
In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, I’m sharing the most common, but completely avoidable, mistakes I’ve seen couples make throughout nearly two decades of planning weddings. From setting unrealistic budgets and hiring friends instead of professionals, I’m breaking down the decisions that often lead to stress, and how to make smarter ones that support your vision and values. These aren’t just missteps, they’re patterns I see over and over again, and I want you to feel equipped to av...
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2 months ago
15 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
How to Choose the Right Dinner Style for Your Wedding
In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re breaking down one of the most overlooked, but deeply impactful, elements of your celebration: how you serve dinner. From the elegance of plated courses, to the warmth of family-style dining and the energy of food stations, I’m walking you through the pros and cons of each service type so you can choose the one that best supports your vision, budget, and guest experience. We’ll talk about how each format affects your timeline, your layout, yo...
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2 months ago
15 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
Maintaining Perspective on Your Wedding Day
In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re talking about something that affects nearly every couple I’ve ever worked with: the desire for perfection. No matter how meticulously you plan, unexpected moments will always arise, whether it’s a sudden rain shower or a last-minute venue change due to unforeseen conditions. I share real stories from my own planning experiences with moments that remind us that while perfection may be impossible, beauty, connection, and joy are always within ...
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2 months ago
9 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
What to Know About Negotiating with Wedding Vendors
In this episode of The Well-Designed Wedding, we’re exploring a topic that every couple considers, but few feel confident navigating: vendor negotiation. While your wedding is an emotional milestone, it's also a significant financial investment, and approaching negotiations with respect, clarity, and curiosity can make all the difference. I walk you through when it’s appropriate to negotiate, what it actually means to create a win-win agreement, and how to ensure that any adjustments still al...
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2 months ago
13 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
Pacing the Planning Process (What to Focus on When)
Send us a text In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re walking through my signature month-by-month approach to wedding planning, designed to help you feel focused, calm, and in control. Rather than trying to do everything at once, I break the process into thoughtful stages that start with setting your foundation: your vision, your guest count, and your budget. From there, we move into booking key vendors, building guest communication touchpoints, and finally diving into the fun of...
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3 months ago
15 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
Finding Wedding Inspiration In the World You Live In
Send us a text In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re talking all about how to source wedding inspiration that’s deeply personal and truly reflective of you, not just what’s popular on Pinterest or Instagram. While those platforms can be helpful starting points, I’m walking you through how to draw from your own life, like favorite restaurants, rituals, travel memories, and even family recipes, to design a celebration that feels both meaningful and timeless. From real examples lik...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
Why Planners Prefer Working with Vendors They Trust
Send us a text In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re answering a common question from couples: “Are planners willing to work with outside vendors?” I’m walking you through the key considerations when bringing in vendors you love, but that you or you’re planner haven’t worked with before. From photographers with no wedding experience, to production companies that don’t deliver, I’m sharing why trust and reliability are essential for planners when selecting vendors. I’ll also offe...
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3 months ago
7 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
Guest List Dilemmas
Send us a text In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re diving into one of the most emotionally loaded parts of planning your celebration: the guest list. I’m walking you through how to determine your ideal guest count based on venue capacity and budget, and how to use that number as a clear guide for everything that follows. From setting boundaries around who gets a seat at the table to gracefully managing family input and expectations, this episode will help you create a list tha...
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3 months ago
13 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
Traditions Worth Keeping (And Those You Can Let Go Of)
Send us a text In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re talking all about wedding traditions, specifically how to decide which ones are worth honouring and which ones you can confidently leave behind. From formal dances and cultural rituals, to heartfelt toasts, I’m sharing the traditions that consistently add connection and beauty to a celebration, along with guidance on how to approach them with care and intention. You’ll also hear my take on the customs that often feel outdated ...
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3 months ago
11 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
Do's and Dont's of Keeping Your Dance Floor Packed
Send us a text In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re diving into one of the most-asked questions I get from couples: How do we keep our guests dancing all night? If your dream is a high-energy, unforgettable dance party, I’m sharing my go-to tips to make it happen. Everything from the design decisions that matter most, to the subtle flow strategies that can make or break the energy on the dance floor. We’ll cover where to place your bar and lounge furniture, to how dinner pacing...
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4 months ago
11 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
Tips On Curating Your Reception Music
Send us a text In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re talking about one of the most personal yet often overlooked parts of your celebration: your wedding playlist. Once you’ve chosen a band or DJ, (tune into the last episode if you missed it!) the next step is guiding them on how to capture your taste while still creating an atmosphere that keeps your guests engaged all night long. I’m sharing exactly how to communicate your vision so your music feels both meaningful and memorabl...
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4 months ago
8 minutes

The Well-Designed Wedding with Beth Helmstetter
In this episode of The Well Designed Wedding, we’re reframing one of the most misunderstood words in wedding planning: luxury. I’m sharing why true luxury has very little to do with price tags, excess, or spectacle, and everything to do with how supported you and your guests feel throughout the experience. Drawing from years of planning weddings of every size and scale, I explain why the most meaningful celebrations are rooted in thoughtful planning, ease, and care rather than visual impact o...