Episode 44 - Adapting Your Wedding Business to the Changing Climate with Jamie Chang
What does climate change have to do with your wedding business? More than you think.
In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business, Kevin sits down with Jamie Chang, destination wedding planner and founder of Mango Muse Events, to talk about what it means to future-proof your business in the face of a changing climate. From orange skies to overheated team members, Jamie shares her firsthand experiences with extreme weather and why it’s time for wedding professionals to rethink how we plan, protect, and show up for our clients, our teams, and the planet.
Together, they explore the business case for sustainability, the health realities of working in extreme heat, and the simple swaps that can reduce your impact while improving your client experience.
Highlights:
What climate change really looks like in weddings today
Why adapting to extreme weather starts with internal business audits
Small shifts that reduce your carbon footprint and boost efficiency
How to care for your team’s health and safety onsite
The surprising link between sustainability and long-term resilience
What younger generations expect and why vendors can’t ignore it
Ways to start making climate-conscious choices
How to stand out by aligning your business values with your operations
Why “pretty and sustainable” is the new gold standard
Whether you’re a planner, florist, rental company, or DJ, this conversation will challenge you to think beyond the timeline—and embrace change as a tool for growth, impact, and a better future for everyone in the industry.
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