Our guest in this episode Patricia Jackson from ​​Ruban Bleu Weddings and Events in Dallas, Texas. Patricia loves seeing and making people happy. She’s a true believer in love and enjoys hearing other people’s love stories, which is what inspired her to get into the wedding industry.

Patricia emphasizes the importance of taking room to breathe during the wedding planning process. She has seen so many couples forget to do just that. Her greatest piece of advice is to take it one day at a time rather than trying to accomplish everything at once. It can be helpful to make lists and give yourself plenty of time to check off what needs to be done.

When you work with ​​Ruban Bleu, they act as your personal secretary. You let them know what you want, and they will follow up and find the right venue for you. They don’t add pressure or encourage making rash decisions. It’s your wedding, and Patricia ensures you take the time you deserve and choose wisely.

Patricia is only a phone call away for her clients. She’s a planner, a people-pleaser, and strives to think outside of the box to find solutions. As a wedding planner, it’s her job to breathe with the client when they are stressed and help them create the wedding day of their dreams. While doing so, she also helps you stay on budget so you can plan a wedding within your means.

A man contacted Ruban Bleu out of Louisiana, and although they are out of town, he really wanted to work with them. He had a vision of proposing to his partner outside, having the venue situated like a restaurant. They were able to find the perfect spot to bring this vision to life. She walked him through it every step of the way, including mirroring getting on one knee so he wouldn’t forget. It was one of the most memorable experiences of Patricia’s career.

What are common mistakes couples make when planning their wedding? That’s what we’ll discuss today. While there are many parts of a wedding that have the potential to go sideways, there are three common mistakes couples tend to make when planning their wedding ​​— especially when they don’t hire a wedding planner.

One major mistake is not realizing that when you don’t hire a wedding planner, you’ll have to do a lot of planning and coordinating on the day-of. If you really want to have more time to sit back and enjoy your big day, don’t try to do it all on your own. You should always ask for help from family and friends or hire a planner.

Another big mistake is booking your venue before you have a clear vision for your wedding day. The aesthetic of your venue will determine a lot about your wedding, so knowing what’s really important to you before you decide on a venue is a must. It will also influence the number of people you can invite. You should also make sure the wedding venue you choose keeps you aligned with your budget.

The third common mistake is feeling like your wedding has to follow certain traditions. As a couple, it helps to understand the flow of a typical wedding day. That said, you can always customize and tweak it in a way that feels more aligned with you.

Intentional thinking and questioning, like those found in the Your Pocket Wedding Planner, can help you gain clarity on your priorities. Use this tool to figure out what you want as an individual, and then come together with your partner to see what you agree on and where you’ll need to meet in the middle.

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On today’s episode of Dream Day Radio we’re joined by Brian Elliot, co-founder of Wove. Wove is on a mission to help you create the world’s best engagement ring by bringing you a personal, customizable experience. Couples can get a one-of-a-kind replica to try out their design before they buy.

This high-touch experience between couples and designers is collaborative and fun. While individuals are encouraged to shop with Wove, there is a growing trend for couples to go through the design process together. There’s flexibility, so you can approach the ring design and purchase whatever way works best for you.

The number-one mistake couples make when choosing an engagement ring is not bringing a team effort. This can cause unwanted stress on both sides. It’s important to lean into working together, not just on the ring design, but also as they move forward in life.

An interesting benefit of working with Wove is that you get to keep the replica you’re provided to test drive your ring style. This is perfect for bringing when you travel or in any other situation where you may want to keep your more expensive ring at home. Their bespoke engagement rings are similarly priced to brick-and-mortar stores. They accomplish this by offering made-to-order rings rather than holding inventory.

Ethical sourcing is the most important pillar of Wove as a business. Everything has to go through a rigid set of standards to ensure they meet fair labor and ethical requirements. Every step of creating these hand-crafted rings is fairly compensated for. It’s an old school notion that a single individual needs to choose the ring alone. Elliot loves watching the stress roll off of couples as they realize they can design their ring together.

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