Planning a wedding is exciting but choosing the wrong planner can make or break your big day. In this episode, Tristan dives into how wedding planning has evolved since she planned her own wedding back in 2010, and why technology and AI are now game changers in the industry. We talk about the true cost of a wedding planner, what systems we use to support our couples, and even test our 24/7 AI assistant live on air.

We’ll cover what questions to ask before hiring, the red flags to watch for, and why trust and connection matter more than fast replies. We also unpack industry issues like planners misrepresenting themselves online, the importance of checking legal registration, and why having a planner who can coordinate and problem-solve on the spot is non-negotiable.

We answer common questions like whether you need to tip your planner or suppliers, why it’s okay to fire a planner who isn’t working out, and how to make sure the photos you see actually come from their weddings. Plus, we share who we personally trust in the industry and why.

• How wedding planning has changed since 2010

• AI and tech in weddings today – including our 24/7 AI assistant demo

• What really goes into the cost of a wedding planner

• Key questions to ask before hiring

• Red flags when looking for a planner

• The risks of planners lying online with no experience

• Why problem-solving and coordination skills matter

• Do you need to tip your planner and suppliers?

• Why trust and personal connection is key

• Fast answers vs. thoughtful advice

• Why it’s okay to fire your planner if things aren’t working

• • Trusted wedding planners we recommend
  • How to check if a planner is legally registered and using real wedding photos

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  Tristan Moy: @tristanbalibridesBritta Petersen: @britta_balibridesBali Brides: @balibridesau & @balibridesteamwww.balibrides.com.au

In this episode, Tristan and Britta sit down with Vanessa and Sarah from Bali Event Hire, the powerhouse team behind some of Bali’s most beautifully styled weddings. What started 12 years ago with the frustration of finding only banquet and Tiffany chairs has now grown into a business running up to five events a day in peak season.

We chat about:

• The story of how it all began (hint: one party changed everything)

• Building an amazing team and how they hire with heart

• Navigating the chaos of COVID in the wedding world

• Their favourite signature pieces and must-have items

• Styling tips to transform your wedding and save costs with furniture

• The funny detours (yes, even midgets made it into the convo…)

• Why transport and travel fees in Bali don’t add up, and why they should increase

• Their growth journey and the lessons learned along the way

• Why Bali Brides is their favourite planner crew (and how Their team fights to work with us!)

• Their most memorable moments over the years

It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s full of laughs, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes insights into what it takes to build one of Bali’s most-loved wedding hire companies.

Guests: Vanessa and sarahFounders of bali event hire@balieventhirehttps://www.instagram.com/balieventhire?igsh=N2MxeWtxbnJyMG01

Hosts:Tristan Moy - @tristanbalibridesBritta Petersen - @britta_balibridesBali Brides: @balibridesau & @balibridesteamwww.balibrides.com.au

This month, Tristan and Britta sits down with Robby and Ryan for a raw, unfiltered recap of what really goes down behind the scenes of Bali weddings. From stationery nightmares to hotel “rules” that make zero sense, this is one for anyone curious about the reality of pulling off dream weddings on the island.

Here’s what we cover:

• How Robby and Ryan joined the Bali Brides team (and why showing up is everything — Robby just started coming into the office until we gave him a job)

• Their favourite wedding moments (and most traumatic ones they still talk about)

• Tristan’s worst-ever client, and why deadlines actually matter

• Abusing the team = not tolerated. The time we nearly walked out mid-wedding.

• Stationery: why it’s so damn time consuming and how last-minute requests derail everything

• Office fun, penguin dances, and why Robby used to record Tristan’s meetings because she spoke so fast it felt like listening to the F1

• How that pressure actually pushed Robby to improve his English lightning fast

• Rain stoppers: the skeptics turned believers

• The stress of venues with rigging requirements, floating stages, and when you can’t install marquees where you actually need them

• Rainy season madness: full-day downpours that clear right before the vows (Bali magic, or what?)

• Hotel rules that make planners lose sleep, from hard loading to “silly restrictions”

• Guests who overstep: why you really should let planners do their job

• Why Bali Brides always hires our own security, and how stressed we get when things don’t go as planned

Why Listen

If you want the unfiltered, hilarious, and sometimes stressful truth about what it takes to deliver Bali weddings, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with insider knowledge, laugh at the chaos, and maybe even cry when you realise how much love and sweat goes into making your day perfect.

Tristan Moy: @tristanbalibrides

Britta Petersen: @britta_balibrides

Bali Brides: @balibridesau & @balibridesteam

www.balibrides.com.au