Bridechilla - Wedding Planning Podcast

489 - Smart Wedding Planning: Personal Touches & Timeless Tips with Keith Willard

Bridechilla - Wedding Planning Podcast

Show Notes

Join Leah and luxury event planner Keith Willard for a deep dive into the craft of unforgettable wedding planning. From organizing childhood penny drives to collaborating with industry icons like Colin Cowie and David Tutera, Keith shares how his journey shaped his signature, high-touch approach.

Together, they explore:

How to create an amazing wedding at any budget—whether it’s $5K or $500

The emotional impact of thoughtful, personal touches

Insider insights from celebrity weddings

Smart planning tools including wedding websites, QR codes, and AI

Plus, Keith shares behind-the-scenes details from Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck’s wedding—and what everyday couples can learn from high-profile events. This is a must-listen for couples, planners, and anyone who believes the experience is the event.

Find Keith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithwillard

Today’s episode is sponsored by Sandals! Sandals Resorts offers some of the best adults-only all-inclusive resorts that bring guests closer to the vibrancy, authenticity and spirit of the Caribbean. Start planning your dream wedding at http://sandals.com/.

This episode is also sponsored by BriteCo! Get 5% off wedding insurance by visiting https://insurance.brite.co/planner/BRID3

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