Welcome back to another engaging episode of the Nuptial Nonsense Podcast, powered by Oak + Willow Event Co. 🎉 This week, Valerie and Rilee tackle one of the most critical aspects of wedding planning—vendor selection—and share must-know tips for keeping your wedding budget under control.

💍 In This Episode:

✅ Why Do Some Venues Require Specific Vendors? Learn why venues insist on preferred vendors and how this benefits your big day.

✅ Choosing the Right Vendors – Insights from Valerie’s experience as a venue director on working with reliable vendors who follow regulations, maintain food safety, and ensure seamless service.

✅ Guest List Management & Budgeting Tips – Struggling to keep your guest list under control? Learn why cutting down your list can be the easiest way to manage your budget.

✅ Dessert Bars vs. Wedding Cakes – Are traditional wedding cakes on the way out? Valerie and Rilee break down why dessert bars are a rising trend.