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A Roundtable Conversation with Your Favorite Wedding Planners Pt.1 | Wedding Secrets Unveiled! Podcast

Never have I ever. Wedding Planners. Rhode Island Wedding. Wedding Photographer.

Ever wondered what’s really going through a wedding planner’s mind? Today’s your chance to find out! We’re kicking off a special two-part series with three incredible guests—each a pillar of the wedding planning world with over 20 years of experience. On this episode of Wedding Secrets Unveiled!, Sara sits down with Katie Ryan of Katie Ryan Events, Pamela D’Orsi of PDR Events and New England Invitations, and Em Devaud of Em Devaud Events. Get ready for a treasure trove of insider tips, stories, and advice straight from the experts.

Never have I ever. Wedding Planners. Rhode Island Wedding. Wedding Photographer.

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Never have I ever. Wedding Planners. Rhode Island Wedding. Wedding Photographer.

In this Episode

What’s changed in the wedding industry since Covid?

There’s been a boom of new professionals with less experience, couples have higher expectations for quick replies and Pinterest-level designs, and vendor pricing has risen across the board.

With so many vendors, how do I choose the right one?

Remember every portfolio reflects unique weddings. Do your research, check how much real wedding day experience they actually have, and look beyond the highlight reels.

What do wedding planners really do behind the scenes?

So much more than what’s in the contract — handling last-minute fires, making decisions on the fly, and keeping couples stress-free by quietly managing chaos.

Never have I ever. Wedding Planners. Rhode Island Wedding. Wedding Photographer.

Links Mentioned in the Episode

Find them at Katie Ryan Events | PDR Events | Em Devaud Events

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Never have I ever. Wedding Planners. Rhode Island Wedding. Wedding Photographer.