Podcast

Congratulations on your engagement!! This is a very exciting time and worth celebrating. You might be feeling a little overwhelmed and unsure of what to do first, so I’m breaking it down for you with a short list of things to do first. 

If you are engaged over the Christmas holidays, you’ll probably be spending lots of time with friends and family! And they will have lots of questions about your Big Day. Many of them will be asking how they can help… well, with so many decisions to be made, it might feel overwhelming deciding what to delegate. So take a peek at our list!

It’s no surprise that weddings cost a lot of money. And while there are some really creative and clever ways to save LOTS, there are also some money saving ideas that can totally backfire! 

While planning your wedding, there will be plenty of big wedding decisions to make. We’re talking about the big hitters – your venue, your photographer, the legal stuff. But there will also be things that pop into your mind, things that aren’t quite as important but you may struggle to find a straight answer for. 

If you are a sustainability-conscious couple looking to limit your carbon footprint with eco-friendly wedding practices and partnering with suppliers who have ethics at the heart of their business… then you’re in the right place!

How many couples enter into their wedding planning journey with zero experience and no clue what to do? Most of them! So if you’re feeling completely clueless and overwhelmed, you aren’t alone. As a former wedding planner, there were a few lessons that even I had to learn by planning my own wedding. So, to prevent you from the stress of figuring it all out on your own, here are 5 things I wish I knew before planning my wedding.

Every week, suppliers and venues attend and host wedding showcases across the country. But what’s all the fuss about and should you attend a wedding showcase? If you do, what can you expect to experience and how can you get the most out of your time? We’re covering it all in this week’s episode!

No matter what happens on your wedding day, something will go wrong. It’s just science. The good news is that if you end up legally married to your partner at the end of the day, you can consider it a success! So no matter what happens, your wedding will be awesome. But, here’s what to do if things go wrong and you experience wedding day hiccups:

You may be in an awkward situation where people closest to you just don’t understand what’s important to you. Maybe your bestie keeps recommending suppliers she used for her wedding but just don’t match the style you’re after. Or maybe your mom keeps overwhelming you with ideas and suggestions that you don’t love. Either way, it’s time to advocate for your wedding vision and priorities!

Today, we’re having a little bit of fun! I asked you to share your wedding icks with me, and boy, you delivered. I got so many responses from people who have experienced some truly icky things at weddings. 

This week we’re talking about major wedding timeline mistakes. We’re not looking at the timeline for the day (although there is a link to an episode all about that right at the end). Instead, we’re looking at the timeline of how you plan your wedding and when you make certain decisions. I promise, this will make wedding planning much less stressful for you!

Some wedding traditions are steeped in oppressive and sexist roots, which is why many couples are opting for more modern approach. If you are looking to plan a feminist wedding, then take a listen to our fresh look at wedding traditions!

There are a few steps to finding the perfect wedding dress! From understanding your silhouette to having a realistic wedding dress shopping timeline and everything in between, we’re covering it in this week’s podcast episode. 

There are three groups of people who need to get to your wedding on time: the suppliers (you don’t have to worry about them), your wedding party and your guests. Today we’re talking about practical things you can do to make sure everyone gets to the wedding on time and there are no delays or hiccups to your schedule.

While planning your wedding, there are several hundred tasks to be done! Getting the timing right is the secret to remaining sane. I’ve shared many times before that there are some tasks that you must leave for the home stretch (things like creating a seating chart). But there are also tasks that couples tend to put off… today I’m sharing a list of tasks that you absolutely can’t leave to the last minute!

If you’ve ever started creating a wedding budget or enquired about prices, you’ve probably asked: Why are weddings so expensive? And you’re not alone! In fact, you might be tempted to think that suppliers are just adding on the 0000s because you’ve uttered the word ‘wedding’. Join Kelly, Caroline and Elaine as they unpack wedding costs.

When booking your dream wedding venue there are a few questions you probably have, and some you might not know you should have! I’m going to list a few questions that you should ask when talking to prospective wedding venues and then I’m going to hand over to three wedding coordinators who are going to share common questions that they are asked (as well as the answers). 

If you are booking wedding venue site visits, then I’ve got something very special for you! Whether you have already secured your venue and you want to book in another visit, or you’re on the hunt for your dream venue and you’re booking visits, then this is for you. I’ve got 7 guest experts joining me today! They are wedding venue coordinators who really know their stuff and they are helping me to answer your questions about how to nail your wedding venue site visit. 

If you’re putting together the details of your wedding reception party, you’re probably wondering if you need a wedding MC! We’re here to clear things up, demystify the role and share your options.

It’s the final countdown! You’re in the final stretch and it’s the week before your wedding. It doesn’t matter how big or small your wedding is, or how organised you’ve been up until this point. There will be lots of things you need to do the week before your wedding. We’ve created a handy checklist for you so you can keep track of everything!