The Planner’s Passport - Wedding Planners, Travel Agents, Decades of Stories

Join Jen and Megan every week as they spill the tea on over a decade of wedding planning adventures, share their journey into the travel business, and dish out advice on living your best life. Based in the Midwest, these two professional wedding consultants and travel gurus have been kindred spirits since the late ’90s and are ready to bring you inside the crazy world of weddings sharing hilarious stories of things they have witnessed, lessons they have learned and a few tips along the way for vendors, brides, grooms, moms, dads and honeymooners alike! Tune in to hear these two peas in separate pods give you a behind-the-scenes look at their lives as wedding planners, discuss the ins and outs of being small business owners, and hopefully inspire you to break out of your routine and explore the world. Megan’s Businesses Include: Dare to Dream Travel - Booking Sandals and Beaches vacations, honeymoons and family travel / @dtdtravelwi Dare to Dream Weddings - Wedding Planning Services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin / @dtdweddingswi Jen’s Businesses Include: A Fresh Event Travel - Wedding Planning Services in Chicago, Illinois / @afresheventco We Roam Solo - Travel planning services for Solo Travelers Worldwide / @weroamsolo

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Join Us in the Bahamas!

We are headed to Sandals Royal Bahamian for three nights on November 30th and we want you to come! 

Sip on some pina coladas in paradise with Jen and Megan!

Click Link for Details! http://www.daretodreamtravelwi.com/join-us-bahamas.html

Episodes

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024

In this episode of The Planner’s Passport, Jen takes us on a rollercoaster trip through Munich and Prague, where she wandered through magical Christmas markets like a festive queen, drank her weight in Glühwein (a true talent), attended a European hockey game—because culture comes in all forms—and went on so many educational tours she could practically give one herself. 
Of course, no trip is complete without a little chaos: she cried in the streets of Munich, found a lover in Prague (yes, you read that right), and hit up McDonald’s not once, but twice—because sometimes, comfort food just calls your name.
If you’re into solo travel, chaotic adventures, or just want to hear what happens when you mix romance, history, and that much mulled wine, this episode is for you. Pack your bags—or at least your headphones—and come along for the ride!

BTS: With Rachael Steacy Events

Wednesday Dec 11, 2024

Wednesday Dec 11, 2024


BTS: Rachael Steacy Events
In this episode of The Planner's Passport, we’re joined by our very first guest, Rachael Steacy, the powerhouse behind Rachael Steacy Events. If you’ve ever wondered what makes a great wedding planner worth their weight in gold, this conversation is for you.
We go behind the scenes of wedding planning, sharing stories about turning bold and creative visions into reality. From jaw-dropping successes to the “never-do-that-again” moments, we reveal the highs and lows of crafting one-of-a-kind celebrations. Along the way, we dish out invaluable tips on avoiding common wedding pitfalls and keeping the magic alive under pressure.
Whether you’re a bride, groom, wedding planner, or just someone fascinated by the wedding world, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and inspiration. Be sure to stick around until the end—you won’t want to miss the fun!
Don't forget to subscribe and email us at theplannerspassport@gmail.com to share your own stories that could be featured on a coming episode!
 

Wednesday Dec 04, 2024

Grab a Caribbean cocktail and come along with Megan as she relives her latest adventure in travel to Beaches Turks and Caicos! The whole family tags along on this adventure down to this salty island where she explores Beaches largest all-inclusive resort on the heart of Grace Bay Beach. We'll meet some turtles, hunt for Drake and drink more pina coladas than one woman should ever consume in six days on the beach. Join us to hear more about this beautiful island nation and it may inspire you to put your own toes in the sand here in the near future. 

BTS: Wedding Planner Pet Peeves

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024

Megan and Jen are airing out their biggest pet peeves in the world of wedding planning. From demanding guests to those infamous Type A bridesmaids, they're not holding back. Tune in to hear their candid rants about the little things that drive them up the wall and advice for staying on a wedding planner's good side. It's a vent session where they're glad you can't see their eyes rolling!
 

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024

Join Megan and Jen as they take you behind the scenes, sharing their wildest stories from their early days as newbie planners 14 years ago. From unexpected mishaps to losing a toenail in the line of duty, they give you an unfiltered look at the unpredictable world of event planning - laughable tales that show that everyone starts somewhere (and even as pros, they still are learning and growing as planners every day)!

Tuesday Nov 05, 2024

Join us for our launch episode as we take a walk down memory lane and share our own stories on how we got our start in the wedding industry as wedding consultants and what has driven us to also dip our toes in the travel industry. Everyone starts somewhere and here's the back story of our story!

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Jen & Megan

Wedding wizards turned travel queens.

Hang with Jen and Megan for weekly stories from their decades long careers as wedding planners and their new adventures as travel consultants. With over 600 weddings under their belts and more coming each season, they are sure to have stories that will shock even the most seasoned wedding veteran. 

 

If you have a wedding or travel related story that you would like shared on a future episode, or if you are interested in coming on as a vendor guest to share your own stories, please email us at theplannerspassport@gmail.com.

 

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