Feeling burnt out by social media? You're not alone! In this episode, I chat with wedding planner and business coach Becca Tuttle about the power of vendor relationships in growing your wedding business—without relying solely on Instagram.

Becca shares her inspiring journey from an 8-year-old wedding-obsessed girl to launching Becca & Co., a thriving planning business, and later expanding into coaching and launching her signature offer, the Wedding Planner Roadmap. We dive into why strong vendor relationships can generate high-quality referrals, create a seamless wedding day experience, and even save your business in times of crisis.
We Cover:

• The hidden power of vendor and venue relationships in business growth
• How to build and maintain authentic vendor connections
• Practical networking strategies
• Why community over competition is crucial for long-term success
• Real-life stories of how vendor relationships have saved the day
• How Becca navigated maternity leave by leaning on her vendor network

Guest Spotlight: Becca Tuttle
Becca is the founder of Becca & Co., a wedding planning company based in Sacramento, CA, and a business coach for wedding planners through her Wedding Planner Roadmap program. She’s also the host of Ignite Co-Treat, a luxury retreat designed to help wedding planners elevate their businesses.

Connect with Becca!
@beccakristinetuttle
@thebeccandco
@ignitecotreat

Wedding Planner Roadmap
Ignite Cotreat 2026
Takeaways & Action Steps:

• Get out there! Find a networking event or local meetup and start attending.
• Support your vendors online by engaging with their content.
• Be proactive! DM or email a fellow vendor to grab coffee and connect.
• Build your emergency backup list—you never know when you’ll need it!
• Shift your mindset—stop worrying about competition and start collaborating!
  

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