We're at episode 50 (50!) of the Plan.Style.Do podcast and I'm tackling one of the questions I'm getting asked more and more frequently by couples - 'Do we need to send hardcopy paper wedding invitations, or can we opt for digital invitations for our guests instead?' In this episode I'm running you through the pros and the cons of hardcopy wedding invitations versus digital invitations so you can choose the right option for you, your budget, your guests and your style of wedding.
Oct 25, 2021•11 min
Since my last episode on the Plan.Style.Do podcast we've received a LOT more clarity from the NSW Government around the roadmap out of COVID and what that means for couples getting married in the months ahead. In New South Wales, after 1st December, it will be possible for unvaccinated people to attend a large wedding. Government restrictions aside, a lot of couples are still keen to put a compulsory double vaccination policy in place for their wedding for the health and safety of their family a...
Oct 07, 2021•8 min
We're baaaaack! With the second wave of COVID and a new bub on the way I've taken a break from the podcast for a few months but now it's so good to be back behind the mic and bringing you a brand new episode packed full of practical wedding planning advice. The announcement of Gladys' 'Roadmap out of COVID' for New South Wales a few weeks ago has certainly given us all some light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to full-scale weddings and events returning, but it's also raised all kinds of...
Sep 18, 2021•10 min
In this week's episode I'm chatting all things bridal accessories, from veils to earrings, clips, pins and anklets, with Alison Clouston from Amelie George. We're covering: •Why your bridal accessories are just as important for your look on the day as your gown, hair and make up. •How to add meaning and tradition to your day with your accessories. •Veil lengths - from chapel to cathedral and everything in between. •Bridal accessory trends for the seasons ahead. •And much more! To find out more a...
May 06, 2021•15 min
When you're planning a wedding there are elements that are quite clear cut. You're almost certainly going to hire a wedding photographer for example, but videography is an element a lot of couples are on the fence about. Is it worth the investment? What can videography capture that photography can't? Heck, what even is wedding videography?! This week I'm answering all this and more as I dive into all things wedding videography on the Plan.Style.Do. podcast.
Apr 08, 2021•9 min
Should you get lash extensions before your big day? How can you maximise skin health in the lead up? And what's the secret to creating that ultimate chilled wedding morning atmosphere as you're getting your hair and make up done? In this episode I'm chatting to head make up artist and founder of South Coast-based hair and make up collective Ella and Me as we answer all these questions and many many more! To find out more about Britt and Ella and Me visit www.themakeupcollective.com or you can fi...
Mar 04, 2021•17 min
Choosing the right MC for your wedding is crucial to creating a high-energy reception that your guests will remember. Part public speaker, part comedian, part time keeper, your MC is a linchpin when it comes to the success of your reception so you want to choose wisely! In this episode I walk you through what your MC is responsible for on the day, I look at the pros and cons when it comes to hiring a professional MC vs asking a family member or friend to do it, and I share my 5 tips for choosing...
Feb 18, 2021•8 min
Not sure what a marriage celebrant really does? Clue: what you see as they stand at the front of your ceremony is just the tip of the iceberg! In today's episode I'm joined by civil marriage celebrant Allegra Hartford Davis from Married By Allegra as we dive into: •The legal side of getting married and where you can get married •What's a civil celebrant and how are they different from a religious celebrant? •How to write wedding vows bursting with meaning and how to overcome 'vow writing mental ...
Feb 04, 2021•22 min
Chances are, if you've never planned a wedding before, you're going to have questions about the process. And you know what, that's completely normal! Never be afraid to ask! In today's episode I'm covering 5 of the most frequently asked questions I hear from couples planning their wedding day. From finding a venue to setting your date, budgeting and the things you 'have' to do on your day. I'm covering the lot! You can find the list of basics to look for when choosing your venue that I mention i...
Jan 21, 2021•10 min
This is one of my favourite podcast chats from way back in Lockdown 1.0! I'm joined by renowned Sydney hair stylist Cara Clyne as she shares her secrets on incredible bridal hair that lasts ALL night long! We discuss how to choose the right hair style for your dress and your make up, wedding day hair timings for you and your bridesmaids, trends for 2020/21, plus her insider tricks for keeping your veil in place without ruining your hair! You won't want to miss this! To find out more about Cara v...
Jan 08, 2021•19 min
From your invitations and Save the Date cards to your reception menus, place cards and signage, wedding stationery plays a huge part in the overall style and tone of your wedding. In today's episode I chat to one of Australia's leading wedding stationery designers, Sarah Elliott from State of Elliott as we chat wedding stationery trends, her tips for where to start when planning your stationery and where she looks for design inspiration. To find out more about Sarah and her incredible designs yo...
Dec 31, 2020•16 min
I'm looking back on some of the incredible guests we've had on the Plan.Style.Do podcast this year, starting with calligrapher and founder of Sydney-based brand Calligraphy en Vogue, Jo Eleanor. In this episode Jo and I dive into the endless ways you can use calligraphy to add beautiful, personal touches to your wedding day - from invitations, perfume bottles, champagne bottles and cakes to an embroidered wedding veil and printed works of art. This episode will leave you feeling so inspired so m...
Dec 17, 2020•25 min
Worried there's something you've missed off your wedding 'to-do' list? In this episode I'm saving you the stress and sharing 5 of the most common things I see couples forget when planning a wedding. Some are big, some are small but the thing they all share is that you don't want to be scrabbling around to organise them at the last minute! So what are 5 of the most common things couples overlook when planning a wedding? Listen in to find out!
Dec 10, 2020•7 min
In today's episode I'm joined by trained sommelier Amelia Birch and believe me when I say, if you're getting married at a venue where you provide your own alcohol, Amelia is about to become your new best friend! Amelia and I dive into: •the types of drinks you'll need to buy for your wedding •Amelia's magic formula for how much alcohol you'll need to buy •how to choose wines you and your guests will love (even if you know nothing about wine!) •tips for personalising your wine choices to add mean...
Dec 03, 2020•14 min
Delegating tasks in the lead up to, and on your wedding day is not only a good idea, I believe it's essential in order for you to have the best wedding day imaginable! Allocating duties to friends, family, or a professional wedding planner allows you to focus on enjoying the once-in-a-lifetime experience that is your wedding day, rather than getting caught up in all the tiny tasks that aren't nearly as important. In today's episode, I share with you some really simple ways can outsource for your...
Nov 26, 2020•11 min
From choosing the right wedding florist to wedding flower terminology and how to get the most from your wedding floral budget, in this episode I'm joined by the the wonderful Elyza Bowe from Ivy Lane Collective, as we take a look at the process behind booking your dream wedding florist. To find out more about Ivy Lane Collective, make sure to visit their website and follow them on Instagram.
Nov 12, 2020•13 min
With social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest brimming with wedding inspo, right at our fingers tips, it's no wonder many brides and grooms-to be feel overwhelmed by the idea of styling their wedding! My best advice for avoiding wedding styling saturation? Form a wedding mood board. A mood board is a wonderful way to define the look and feel you want for your celebration, narrow down all your ideas and give you a laser focus on what you want. So how do you create a wedding mood board?...
Nov 05, 2020•11 min
Everyone wants a wedding day to remember, right? Well I'll let you in on an industry secret. The key to a wedding your guests will remember for years to come, is to create an experience for them. Add a sense of wonder and surprise. Create an interactive element that's outside the norm. In this episode I'm chatting to Adrian Kalcic director of entertainment agency, Upbeat Social as he shares just some of the ways he and his team are pushing the boundaries when it comes to unique wedding entertain...
Oct 29, 2020•8 min
Your ceremony time is one of the cornerstones when it comes to planning your wedding day run sheet. Set that, and the rest of your day - from your hair and make up times to your guest arrivals, your cocktail hour to your vendor set up times - will start to fall into place. So what's the 'best' wedding ceremony time? Spoiler: there is no one definitive 'right' time but in this episode I'm sharing 5 key factors to bear in mind when choosing the right ceremony time for YOU so you can create a weddi...
Oct 22, 2020•6 min
Your wedding day should be a true reflection of you and your values so, if like me, you're taking steps to reduce your environmental impact in everyday life, it seems only natural you'd want to do this on your wedding day too. In today's episode I want to encourage you that reducing the environmental impact of your wedding doesn't have to be a huge undertaking. There are really small and simple things you can do, starting with your wedding flowers. I'm chatting to Bec Caves, floral designer, own...
Oct 15, 2020•13 min
In today's episode I sat down with Rebekah Hardwick, owner and creative director of one of Australia's leading names in bridal couture design, Mariana Hardwick. With over 30 years experience blending timeless beauty with contemporary elegance, Mariana Hardwick designs embody grace and femininity with splashes of fun and frivolity along the way. Rebekah and I explore how she and her talented team of designers draw inspiration for their breathtaking gowns. We share the key to a beautifully flatter...
Oct 08, 2020•16 min
Want to live stream your wedding but don't have the faintest idea where to start? Here are my top tips for smooth and seamless live streaming! Don't forget to follow @jordanweaverevents on Instagram for daily wedding advice, tips inspiration!
Oct 01, 2020•7 min
It's become a fact of life that if you're planning a wedding ceremony in late 2020 or 2021, you're going to have to factor COVID safety arrangements into your day. While sanitizing stations and contact tracing aren't the first things that spring to mind when you think romance, in this episode, I want to assure you it IS possible to have a breathtaking and beautiful wedding ceremony and keep yourselves and your guests COVID safe. I'm chatting to marriage celebrant Gary Clementson from Marry Us Ga...
Sep 24, 2020•11 min
If you don't know much about photography, choosing a wedding photographer (you know, that person responsible for capturing the images you look back on for decades to come!) can seem like a daunting task! To help break it down and shed some light on the process, I've recruited Sydney-based wedding photographer Zoe Morley. Zoe's work has been featured in Vogue, Hello May, The Lane, Hooray Magazine and Together Journal to name but a few. When it comes to wedding photography, Zoe knows her stuff! In...
Sep 17, 2020•16 min
Hiring furniture for your wedding can seem like an overwhelming task but in today's I'm sharing my top 5 tips to save you time, money and a whole lot of effort as you're researching and booking furniture for your wedding! I'll let you in on my tips for: •The standard pieces of furniture you'll need for your wedding - from your ceremony signing table and chairs to cocktail hour furniture and the basic wedding reception layout. •My magic formula so you can work out how many ceremony chairs you'll ...
Sep 10, 2020•10 min
UPDATE: Back in Lockdown 1.0 in 2020, I chatted to Nik Russo, director of entertainment agency We Play Record about how they came up with their Careless Whispers Music Trivia (part trivia night, part DJ, completely amazing!), to tackle the wedding dancefloor restrictions New South Wales was facing at the time. Now that we're back in lock down in 2021, this episode is a reminder that creative thinking can overcome all sorts of challenges! Nik and I chat: •Why music trivia is the ultimate ice brea...
Aug 27, 2020•11 min
There are countless magazine and blog articles for brides on choosing the right wedding dress but in this episode, I thought it was about time we covered some of the challenges facing grooms! I sat down with Robin McGowan, co-founder of Australian brand Institchu which offers completely customisable, made-to-measure mens and womenswear including luxury wedding suits. Robin and I cover some of the most commonly asked questions including: •What's involved in having a custom wedding suit made? •How...
Aug 20, 2020•13 min
If you feel like 2020 has spiralled out of control, you're far from alone and if you add planning a wedding to the mix, those feelings of stress, uncertainty and helplessness may be ten fold. But in today's episode I'm here to assure you there are some concrete steps you can take right now, to put yourself in the strongest position you can, and adapt quickly if the COVID restrictions around weddings change again. I share with you my 3 step framework so you can arm yourself with knowledge, put al...
Aug 13, 2020•10 min
In this episode I'm chatting to Chloe Ferris and Matt Wetherill from creative agency The Story of Us as we dive into the topic of wedding videography. What is wedding videography? How does it record and enhance your memories of your wedding day? Which parts of your day will a videographer capture and what does videography add to your day that photography can't? Not all couples are comfortable being filmed on their wedding day but by the end of this episode you'll have the information you need to...
Aug 07, 2020•14 min
When planning a wedding there is A LOT of admin involved. There's the emails, the spreadsheets, the invoices, the contracts, the run sheets, and if you're not organised, it can easily to lose track or feel like it's all getting on top of you. Today I'm sharing with you the organisational apps and tools I use as a professional wedding planner and the tips I share with my couples to them organise their wedding admin, streamline their wedding planning and get back to enjoying the fun parts of plann...
Jul 31, 2020•9 min
