Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day! I'm your host, Adriana, and each week, I’m joined by the industry’s top professionals, celebs, influencers, and friends who are sharing their best tips, advice, and mistakes they've made so you don’t have to.

In this episode, I’m excited to chat with Rachel Behar, owner and lead planner of Rachel Behar Events, who specializes in creating one-of-a-kind luxury weddings that have been featured in Brides and The New York Times. Rachel is known for her dedication, calm energy, and inventive approach to planning, and today, she’s sharing insights from her 14-year journey in the industry.

We’ll dive into how she went from catering and venue management to founding her own event company, and why staying organized and managing client expectations are the keys to a flawless wedding day. Rachel also breaks down the most common planning mistakes couples make and how to avoid them—especially when it comes to budgeting and communication.

Plus, she’ll give us her top tips on finding the perfect planner and how to know if they’re the right fit for you. And don’t miss our "Premarital Counseling" segment, where we help a listener navigate a tricky family situation involving uninvited guests at a destination wedding! If you’ve ever had to lay down the law with family about your guest list, this one’s for you.

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction to The Pre Nup and our guest, Rachel Behar Rachel’s journey from catering to launching her own luxury wedding planning business

• How to stay organized and keep wedding stress at bay

• The importance of vetting vendors and ensuring they’re the right fit Practical tips for managing a wedding budget without sacrificing style

• Premarital Counseling: A listener’s dilemma about uninvited family at a destination wedding

• The Afterparty: Fun wedding questions with Rachel, including her favorite wedding trend and signature cocktail

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