August 2, 2026 · Customer research

Got Opinions About Wedding Planning? We Want to Hear Them (and Pay You For Your Time)

If you've ever stared down a wedding planning checklist wondering why it doesn't ask the questions you actually have, you're not alone—and you're exactly who we're looking for.

Kadlecek Consulting is hosting a wedding planning focus group on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT. It's a one-time, 45-minute virtual conversation for brides and mothers of the bride to share honest feedback on what makes wedding planning easier—and what gets in the way.

This kind of direct customer research is core to how Cadi approaches marketing strategy work for small businesses: before building resources or campaigns, get real answers from the people who'll actually use them.

What is this focus group, exactly?

It's a small, candid group discussion—not a sales pitch and not a survey. Your feedback will be shared with a Kadlecek Consulting client to help shape wedding planning resources for their small business. There are no wrong answers. The goal is real reactions from real people currently living through, or supporting someone through, wedding planning.

Who should join

This session is a fit if you:

• Are currently a bride planning your wedding
• Are a mother of the bride actively involved in the planning
• Can attend online on August 19 at 5:00 p.m. CT for the full 45 minutes
• Are comfortable giving candid, constructive feedback
• Are willing to keep the conversation confidential

Only 10 spots are available: five for brides and five for mothers of the bride.

What's in it for you

• A $30 thank-you gift from Kadlecek Consulting and its client for attending and participating
• A free wedding planning checklist you can use for your own wedding
• A chance to influence tools and resources future brides will rely on

Frequently asked questions

What is a wedding planning focus group?

A wedding planning focus group is a small, moderated conversation where brides and their family members share honest feedback on wedding planning tools, resources, and pain points. Kadlecek Consulting's August 19 session uses this feedback to help a client improve their small-business resources for engaged couples.

Who can participate in the Kadlecek Consulting wedding focus group?

The group is open to brides currently planning their wedding and mothers of the bride involved in the planning process. Ten total spots are available: five for each group.

When is the wedding planning focus group?

The session takes place Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT. It's fully virtual and lasts 45 minutes.

Do participants get paid or receive a gift?

Yes. Everyone who attends and participates receives a thank-you gift valued at $30 from Kadlecek Consulting and its client, plus a free wedding planning checklist.

Is my feedback kept confidential?

Your contact information is used only to manage the focus group and send your calendar invitation. It's never sold. Your responses may be shared with the Kadlecek Consulting client to help shape their resources, and participants agree to keep the conversation itself confidential.

How do I register?

Fill out the short registration form on the wedding planning focus group page. You'll receive a manual calendar invitation from cadikadlecek@gmail.com within 48 hours of registering.

Cadi Kadlecek, Marketing Strategy & Communications Consultant — Thoughtful strategy for small businesses with big ideas.

Published: August 2, 2026