Your Pinterest board is gorgeous—now let’s make it real without blowing the budget. We sit down with Katherine Lopez, owner and creative director of Sweet August Events, to decode how seasoned planners turn inspiration into a grounded, joyful wedding day. From the first consult to the final teardown, Katherine shares the candid strategies couples never see: using Pinterest as a search engine, setting a true budget ceiling, and translating “Kardashian-level” moments into smart, economical design that still feels special.We focus on costs that rarely make the mood board but always hit the invoice: damage waivers, setup labor, late-night fees, and venue access rules that shape every timeline. Katherine explains why booking vendors who can’t be in two places at once—your photographer and DJ or band—should come first, how deposits cluster early, and why long-standing vendor relationships quietly protect your day. We get real about DIY too: the hours you can’t get back, the family members on ladders instead of in photos, and the stress of troubleshooting when you should be celebrating.You’ll hear what a calm wedding day looks like behind the curtain: early arrivals, thoughtful load-ins, and a planner managing reception flow while the photographer acts as an extension of the team. It’s a candid, practical guide to making choices that honor your style, your time, and your budget—without sacrificing the moments that matter. If you’re planning now or supporting someone who is, this conversation will save you money, stress, and last-minute panic.Loved the insights? Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, share this with a friend who’s planning, and drop your vendor or topic requests via DM. Your reviews help more couples find calm in the chaos—leave one and tell us your biggest planning question!Send us a textSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode, hit that subscribe button and drop us a review! We’d love to hear what you think!Want us to chat with your favorite vendor? We’d love to! Shoot us an email at [email protected] and let us know who you want to hear from! Your top picks could be the stars of our next episode! FOLLOW US:https://www.tiktok.com/@tipsyguestpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thetipsyguestpodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@TheTipsyGuestPodcasthttps://www.pinterest.com/tipsyguest/

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