Luxury is under fire. From high fashion to five-star experiences, consumers are questioning whether the price of exclusivity still holds real value—or if it’s just inflated for the sake of status. And the wedding industry? It’s caught in the crosshairs.

In this episode, we break down the backlash against luxury, fueled by voices like Bethenny Frankel, and explore why high-net-worth clients are becoming more skeptical of premium services. We’ll discuss the difference between “premium” and “true luxury,” why many clients hesitate to invest, and how wedding professionals can redefine luxury to showcase real, undeniable value.

If you’re in the business of high-end weddings, this is the conversation you need to be having. Let’s dig deep, get real, and set a new standard for what luxury should be.

MY SERVICES

Luxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.com

Wedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consulting

Speaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speaking

Online Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/

Are you a Wedding Professional?

My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own business, and possibly even your own market.

https://shop.andreaeppolito.com/books

Thinking of Starting Your Own Wedding Planning Business?

The Business Blueprint for Wedding Planners is a four-hour “crash course” that I designed to help you start your very own Wedding Planning Business. It is also used by many Wedding Planners as a “check-up” to ensure that their businesses have maximized their potential and become profitable as quickly as possible.

https://shop.andreaeppolito.com/bbwp

Do you have a Wedding Planning Business already and feel “stuck”?

I created the Wedding Planner Master Class because my business was once there. I was busy, but I wasn’t doing the business I wanted. The Wedding Planner Master Class is a ten-module series designed to help you breakthrough and transform the business you want into the business you WANT!

https://shop.andreaeppolito.com/wpmc

YOUTUBE VIDEOS

*Grow Your Wedding Planning Business*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_66F9DDLtg

*Three Tips to Starting Your Own Wedding Planning Business*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EaFGc-dOxs

*Wedding Planner Masterclass Review*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WnUZVlcyNo

*How to Attract High-End Clients to Your Wedding Business*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WnUZVlcyNo

*How to Survive a Recession & Come Out Stronger*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrk1r9oxxrw

*Should You Expand Your Wedding Planning Business*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXAy6vzHkyk

*Top 10 Apps Your Wedding Business Needs*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0oQarH2BE0

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

Ontraport: https://ontraport.com/?orid=833939

Kajabi: https://app.kajabi.com/r/v22qtLrX/t/2mizwaxl

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In the world of luxury weddings, creativity and artistry are essential—but without a strong business foundation, even the most talented professionals will struggle to succeed. Operating at the highest level means understanding that luxury is not just about aesthetics; it’s about structure, strategy, and professionalism.

A solid contract protects both you and your clients, ensuring clear expectations, deliverables, and boundaries. Without one, you risk scope creep, last-minute demands, and financial losses.

A strategic pricing model ensures that your fees reflect not just the time you spend planning but also the expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills that high-net-worth clients expect. Instead of guessing or copying competitors, pricing should be based on the real value you provide.

And most importantly, communicating your value with confidence is what sets true luxury professionals apart. High-net-worth clients aren’t just paying for a service—they’re investing in an experience, a seamless process, and a trusted advisor who can turn their vision into reality.

Luxury isn’t just about what you create—it’s about how you operate. And running your business with the same precision and excellence that you bring to your events? That’s what truly sets you apart.

MY SERVICES

Luxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.com

Wedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consulting

Speaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speaking

Online Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/

Are you a Wedding Professional?

My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own business, and possibly even your own market.

https://shop.andreaeppolito.com/books

Thinking of Starting Your Own Wedding Planning Business?

The Business Blueprint for Wedding Planners is a four-hour “crash course” that I designed to help you start your very own Wedding Planning Business. It is also used by many Wedding Planners as a “check-up” to ensure that their businesses have maximized their potential and become profitable as quickly as possible.

https://shop.andreaeppolito.com/bbwp

Do you have a Wedding Planning Business already and feel “stuck”?

I created the Wedding Planner Master Class because my business was once there. I was busy, but I wasn’t doing the business I wanted. The Wedding Planner Master Class is a ten-module series designed to help you breakthrough and transform the business you want into the business you WANT!

https://shop.andreaeppolito.com/wpmc

YOUTUBE VIDEOS

*Grow Your Wedding Planning Business*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_66F9DDLtg

*Three Tips to Starting Your Own Wedding Planning Business*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EaFGc-dOxs

*Wedding Planner Masterclass Review*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WnUZVlcyNo

*How to Attract High-End Clients to Your Wedding Business*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WnUZVlcyNo

*How to Survive a Recession & Come Out Stronger*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrk1r9oxxrw

*Should You Expand Your Wedding Planning Business*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXAy6vzHkyk

*Top 10 Apps Your Wedding Business Needs*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0oQarH2BE0

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

Ontraport: https://ontraport.com/?orid=833939

Kajabi: https://app.kajabi.com/r/v22qtLrX/t/2mizwaxl

LET’S GET SOCIAL

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreaeppolito

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreaeppolito

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/andreaeppolito

Twitter: https://twitter.com/andreaeppolito

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaeppolito

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TfJJ5X/

NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!

Welcome to 2025 and the new season of Andrea Eppolito's luxury wedding podcast. I do owe you an explaination about where I have been and what I have been doing, why I have been quiet, and what you can expect as we deep dive into the current state of the wedding industry.

Let's do a quick recap and talk about the current landscape of luxury weddings and the businesses that produce them.

MY SERVICES

Luxury Wedding Planning: https://www.andreaeppolito.com

Wedding Business Consulting: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/consulting

Speaking & Appearances: https://www.andreaeppolito.com/speaking

Online Education: https://courses.andreaeppolito.com/

Are you a Wedding Professional?

My book, Redefining Your Wedding Business can help you learn how to redefine your own business, and possibly even your own market.

https://shop.andreaeppolito.com/books

Thinking of Starting Your Own Wedding Planning Business?

The Business Blueprint for Wedding Planners is a four-hour “crash course” that I designed to help you start your very own Wedding Planning Business. It is also used by many Wedding Planners as a “check-up” to ensure that their businesses have maximized their potential and become profitable as quickly as possible.

https://shop.andreaeppolito.com/bbwp

Do you have a Wedding Planning Business already and feel “stuck”?

I created the Wedding Planner Master Class because my business was once there. I was busy, but I wasn’t doing the business I wanted. The Wedding Planner Master Class is a ten-module series designed to help you breakthrough and transform the business you want into the business you WANT!

https://shop.andreaeppolito.com/wpmc

YOUTUBE VIDEOS

*Grow Your Wedding Planning Business*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_66F9DDLtg

*Three Tips to Starting Your Own Wedding Planning Business*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EaFGc-dOxs

*Wedding Planner Masterclass Review*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WnUZVlcyNo

*How to Attract High-End Clients to Your Wedding Business*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WnUZVlcyNo

*How to Survive a Recession & Come Out Stronger*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrk1r9oxxrw

*Should You Expand Your Wedding Planning Business*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXAy6vzHkyk

*Top 10 Apps Your Wedding Business Needs*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0oQarH2BE0

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

Ontraport: https://ontraport.com/?orid=833939

Kajabi: https://app.kajabi.com/r/v22qtLrX/t/2mizwaxl

LET’S GET SOCIAL

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreaeppolito

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreaeppolito

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/andreaeppolito

Twitter: https://twitter.com/andreaeppolito

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaeppolito

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TfJJ5X/

NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!