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Wedding Planner Society Podcast

CWP Society - Laurie Hartwell, Founder & CEO
CWP Society
Wedding Planning
Wedding Planning Industry
Certification
Education
Client Experience
Vendor Relationships
Emergency Preparedness
Certification Program
Referrals
Master Certification
Certification (CWP Society)
Vendor Management
CWP Society Certification
Wedding Planner Certification
System
Certification Programs
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Wedding Planner Society Podcast
Laurie Hartwell

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 C... more

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A full calendar can feel like the ultimate sign of success in the wedding industry — until you notice your bank account doesn't reflect it. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Mitchell, co-founder and CEO of The Event Ledger, to talk about the qui... more

A venue coordinator forms an opinion about us fast, sometimes before they’ve seen a single timeline or ceremony setup. That snap judgment becomes the difference between being tolerated for one wedding and being the planner they recommend every time a... more

Weddings are one of the only major projects where it's considered normal to skip training and figure things out in real time — and that mindset is quietly costing couples, planners, and the industry as a whole. In this episode, Krisy Thomas and Lauri... more

The wedding industry is really good at making capable planners feel like they're not enough.

In this solo episode, Master Certified Wedding Planner & Senior Educator, Krisy Thomas, addresses something most planners feel but rarely say out loud: the ... more

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Recent Guests

Tracy Dapp
Certified wedding planner, pursuing master certification
Independent wedding planner
Episode: Three Quiet Business Blockers
Riley Snyder
Master certified wedding planner and educator focused on client experience
Elegant Affairs by Design
Episode: The Quiet Middle: Why Couples Lose Trust Between Milestones
Denetra Barnes
Certified wedding planner and owner of Tailored for You Wedding and Event Planning; pursuing master certification
Tailored for You Wedding and Event Planning
Episode: Your Business Grew. Did You?
Brittany Poole
Master Certified Wedding Planner, owner of Forever Moments
Forever Moments, Virginia
Episode: The Calm Is the Service
Brianne Ackerlin
Master Certified Wedding Planner, owner of Stress Free Wedding Space (Iowa)
Stress Free Wedding Space
Episode: Emergency Preparedness for Wedding Planners
Tish Clay
Master certified wedding planner and owner of Simona Lee's Events
Simona Lee's Events
Episode: Stop Delaying Your Business Decisions
Matt Mitchell
Co-founder and CEO of The Event Ledger, master certified wedding planner
The Event Ledger
Episode: The ROI You're Not Calculating
Venetia Walker
Owner of Cloud9 Events; master certified wedding planner; industry educator
Cloud9 Events; CWP Society
Episode: The Planner You're Becoming
Vicki Amar
Certified wedding planner and owner of a marvelous event
Marvellous Event (owner)
Episode: That Low Hum of Doubt

Hosts

Chrissy Thomas
Senior educator and host with recurring involvement in wedding planning education and certification programs.
Laurie Hartwell
Host and founder/CEO focusing on industry education and mentoring within the CWP Society.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Thank you!

    Thank you for your insight and wisdom. Our event planning business has grown because of the education we have received from the two of you! You guys are awesome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Petal & Vine
    United States3 years ago
  • This is the real deal

    These ladies really know their stuff when it comes to planning & running a business. They’re not afraid to give hot takes but always do it with class & a bit of humor. It’s awesome getting insider knowledge from the seasoned pros!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmmaCOW93
    United States3 years ago
  • Highly recommend for seasoned and new planners

    I love listening to the CWPS podcast. Laurie and Krisy truly know their stuff and I love hearing their stories and how they relate to the topic at hand. Even though I’ve been a planner for 10+ years, I always learn something new. This podcast is not only amazing for new planners but also seasoned ones! I highly recommend you take a listen; I promise you’ll learn something new!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katie1214!
    United States3 years ago
  • Absolutely love all of the topics!

    I look forward to these monthly podcasts and enjoy listening to every single one of them. There’s so much insight and so much value that Laurie and Krisy bring and I’m so appreciative of them taking their time to put these together. If you don’t follow them yet, make sure you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sammi128
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the insight!

    The beautiful ladies that lead the CWP offer incredible & invaluable insight into the wedding industry. I always find a new concept to apply to my planning strategies and processes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States4 years ago

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Hosts are experienced educators who bring practical wisdom and a calm, coaching style.
Guests are credible and industry-aligned, delivering real value for listeners and potential sponsors.
Consistently insightful and actionable for both new and experienced planners.

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Are You Leading Weddings Or Just Surviving Them
Q: If something went significantly wrong at a wedding that you were leading, how would you know what to do?
Having a formal framework and practiced crisis scenarios from certification provides a playbook so decisions are timely, measured, and aligned with a tested standard, not just based on past experience or gut instinct.
Rethinking Success: Choose The Career Path That Fits
Q: How has certification changed your confidence and what you can bring to a planning company?
Certification gave me concrete knowledge and a sense of being a step above the average practitioner, reducing the need for extensive training and allowing me to focus on the core wedding planning aspects while presenting myself as a capable professional.
Rethinking Success: Choose The Career Path That Fits
Q: What even drew you to this industry of wedding planning, and what made you decide to actually pursue certification?
I knew from day one I wanted to be in wedding planning, and certification stood out as a way to stand out in school and enter the field with credibility, meeting like-minded peers and gaining a recognized foundation.
How Wedding Planners Can Elevate the Client Experience
Q: From the client side, what changes when a planner leads the vendor team with confidence and clear communication?
Clients experience calmer, more seamless planning and events, with less stress during the process and on the wedding day.
How Wedding Planners Can Elevate the Client Experience
Q: How does a certified planner handle a vendor shortfall in a way that protects the client but doesn't burn bridges with the vendor?
First, extend grace, then recap the situation with the vendor to improve processes, and finally work toward a solution that preserves the relationship and prioritizes the client's needs.

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What is Wedding Planner Society Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, hands-on guidance for wedding planners, with frequent emphasis on client experience, certification, leadership, and professional development. Episodes weave real-world stories from seasoned planners with concrete tips on calm leadership, vendor management, and growing a planning business through education and community, often featuring master-certified guests and educators from the same professional network. Noteworthy elements include a strong focus on certification as a path to credibility, a commitment to ethical standards and client-centered service, and actionable frameworks for improving communications, referrals, and revenue. This combination of experiential storytelling and credentialed expertise makes... more

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1. Tracy Dapp
2. Riley Snyder
3. Denetra Barnes
4. Brittany Poole
5. Brianne Ackerlin
6. Tish Clay
7. Matt Mitchell
8. Venetia Walker

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