Today on Betches Brides, Selena and Chelsea close out this season of the podcast! Your hosts are wrapping things up appropriately by asking, "What happens when the wedding is all over?". Plus, listen in to hear about the makings of their happily ever afters and our favorite cinematic happy endings. Be sure to wish our brides well on this next chapter of wedded bliss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on Betches Brides, your hosts welcome a special guest who knows all about the trip down the aisle, Mary Hanna, the owner of Simply Mary’d, a service that helps brides plan their destination weddings. The three are dishing on the best (and worst) locations for a destination wedding, how to avoid breaking the bank for your guests, and more tips and insights you didn't know you needed. Plus, Selena and Chelsea reveal some of the wildest destination wedding venues we've ever heard. You don't w...
Who doesn't love some "woo-woo" wedding planning? Today, on Betches Brides, Selena and Chelsea welcome Betches' own Maria Del Russo, who is not only a newlywed but also completely obsessed with astrology! Listen in as the brides ask Maria about how astrology played into her wedding planning process. Plus, we're giving you the most fortuitous wedding dates of 2025, deep lore around wedding superstitions, and deciding, "Is this really a sign?" once and for all. Cue Ace of Base! Have questions or a...
Today on Betches Brides, Selena and Chelsea are joined by a bride who planned her wedding in — you’re reading this correctly — six months. She’s Sara K. Runnels, and you might know her from Instagram or our very own Betches Brides newsletter! Listen in as your hosts chat with Sara about what it was like to plan on such a tight timeline, her transition from single-gal influencer to bride, plus a rousing game of "Who's That Celebrity Officiant?". Have questions or advice to share? Email us at brid...
Being a bride is a LOT, but as long as your friends are getting married, the work of a bridesmaid never ends. Today on Betches Brides, Selena, and Chelsea are chatting about the best (and worst) parts of being a bridesmaid, thanks to write-ins from you, the listeners! Listen in as the brides discuss responsibilities, what makes a bad bridesmaid, the best pop culture bridesmaids, and, of course, the great debate over matching dresses. Get ready to be triggered (in a fun way). Have questions or ad...
Does planning your wedding feel like a second job? Join the club! Today on Betches Brides, Selena is joined once again by engaged Betch Maddie Mahoney, who is currently at the "cry in the shower" portion of wedding planning. Listen in to hear about the challenge of managing the job of planning your wedding and the job that pays your bills. Could your LinkedIn resume come in handy for both? Plus, we asked YOU your thoughts on inviting your boss to your wedding and you did not disappoint. Have que...
Planning your first dance doesn't have to feel like a dance recital, especially when you've enlisted the help of an expert like today's guest. Maya, the founder of Maya Moves, helps couples prepare for their first dance with a method that keeps it fun, fast, and fairly painless for all dance proficiency levels. Listen in as Selena gets the scoop on the need-to-knows from the dance teacher who helped both Nicole and Jordana bust a move on their wedding days! Have questions or advice to share? Ema...
Do you have to send a thank you card to someone who didn't bring a gift to your wedding? Wedding etiquette can be a real doozy. But lucky for us, we have the founder of Old Soul Etiquette, Mariah Grumet, on the podcast today! This maven of manners is here to answer all the questions you've sent in that Selena and Chelsea wish they had asked before their big days. Be sure to check Mariah's book, What Do I Do?, to learn even more great tips on wedding etiquette! Have a story to share or need some ...
Dark and stormy nights, monstrous wedding guests, and a bloody mess! We asked you to write in with your wedding horror stories, and boy, did you deliver! Today, Selena, Chelsea, and Jaz sit down for a spooky Halloween episode that features your scariest tales from your big days. Don't listen to this episode at bedtime... Have a story to share or need some advice? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more abou...
It's Mailbag Monday, and our three brides are answering your hard-hitting questions. Listen in as Selena, Chelsea, and Jaz tackle topics like taking his last name, how to handle an absent (by choice) mother on your wedding day, and a major guest list conundrum. Have a story to share or need some advice? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave your own voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
That's right, listeners. We've borrowed newly engaged Maddie Mahoney from the Betches video team, and we're asking her all about her upcoming nuptials! Maddie is a hilarious video producer at Betches HQ and is bringing her comedic stylings to the mic for this week's episode. Listen in as Maddie dishes about her plans and challenges, as Selena gives some sage advice after her own wedding, and as Maddie, Selena, and Jaz laugh through a new game segment. You don't want to miss it! Have a story to s...
Today on the podcast, Selena and Jaz are joined by a returning guest and wedding-planning goddess, Melissa Andre! Melissa, Creative Consultant and founder of Melissa Andre Design Company, is renowned for creating distinctively whimsical designs with an unexpected edge. Listen in as the three discuss the first step in wedding planning, common mistakes couples make while planning, and some of the wildest wedding stories Melissa has heard while in the business. Have a story to share or need some ad...
On today's episode of Betches Brides, Selena and Jaz are raiding the voicemail box! First, we've got a destination bride who's not ready to play babysitter. Then, we have a listener who's looking for the best way to classify her non-bridal party. Bonus: a listener with a BRILLIANT tip for dealing with plus ones. Plus, Jaz asks Selena the big question...Have a story to share or need some advice? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave your own voice...
Are YOU a Bridezilla? You shared your stories with us on social media, and now we're giving you our honest answer. Selena, Chelsea, and Jaz read through your stories and give their brutally honest opinions. Plus, did Taylor Swift actually wear white to a wedding? Listen in to find out. Have a story to share or need some advice? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
The Grooms are in the building! Today, we welcome Selena and Chelsea’s hubbies into the studio to hear about wedding planning from the groom’s perspective. Plus, the foursome plays a round of “Do You Take This Plan?” and the answers may surprise you. Have a story to share or need some advice? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are getting REAL about money on the podcast today. Selena breaks down her wedding budget down to the dollar. Plus, all three Brides play “Save or Splurge” and dish some advice to a bride abroad. Have a story to share or need some advice? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Brides Podcast Selena and Jaz dive deep into the mailbag to bring you triggering tales from our listeners. First, we have a mother of the bride who is stealing the spotlight, then a bride looking to share hers with her fiancé, and a future mother-in-law who’s stealing…your perfume? You don’t want to miss it. Have a story to share or need some advice? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more ...
It’s OFFICIAL! Selena’s wedding day has finally come and the brides are giving you the full recap. Listen in to hear about Selena’s big day, from the most stressful moments to the most heartfelt, and valuable lessons learned. Have a story to share or need some advice? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on Betches Brides, Selena and Jaz are diving back into the inbox to dish advice on some real doozies. Listen in as they cover father-daughter dance drama, stolen wedding venues, and delegation of estranged-Dad funds. Have a story to share or need some advice? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we present…PRESENTS! Selena, Chelsea, and Jaz are chatting about registries, gift-giving etiquette and playing a rousing game of “Gift Or Re-Gift.” Plus, the Brides give advice to a wedding guest dishing out major dough towards a destination wedding. Have a story to share or need some advice? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your kids can’t sit with us! Today on the Betches Brides podcast, Selena and Jaz dive into the inbox and share some juicy wedding drama from the listeners. Listen in as they tackle the kids at a wedding debate, their feelings on the wedding e-vite, after-party drama, and a bridesmaid with commitment issues. Have a story to share or need some advice? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more about your ad choi...
On today’s episode menu, we’re choosing BEEF…Wedding guest beef, that is. Join Selena, Chelsea, and Jaz as they talk about seating charts, wedding guest drama, and table number presentations. Plus, the trio gives advice to brides struggling with major guest list drama. Need advice or have stories to share? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There’s NO WAY her bridesmaid said that! Welcome back to the Betches Brides podcast. Today Selena tells all about her Palm Springs bachelorette party. The Brides receive an unhinged write-in about more bad apples. Plus, we bring you a segment from our friends at Angry Orchard! Need advice or have stories to share? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s Q&A Day! Today Selena and Jaz dive into the inbox to answer questions from you. From babysitting your mothers to wedding planning round two, they’ve got you covered. Plus, a fun segment in partnership with our friends at Angry Orchard! Need advice or have stories to share? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did someone say road trip?! Today, the Brides hit the road with an episode recorded from THE Angry Orchard. Selena and Chelsea are talking all things bachelorette. Get ready for a game of bachelorette brackets, tips on how to plan without totally losing it, and listen in as the brides read your juicy write-ins of bachelorette “Bad Apples.” Need advice or have stories to share? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. L...
We hope you brought your appetites, listeners. Today on Betches Brides, Selena, Chelsea, and Jaz are chatting all things wedding food! Get ready to play a rousing game of Pass That App, and listen in for an unappetizing write-in about a serious catering nightmare. Plus, a fun segment brought to you by our friends at Angry Orchard. Need advice or have stories to share?Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more ...
Take a deep breath, Bride. Today, we’re zenning out with pre-wedding self-care. On today’s episode of Betches Brides, Selena and Jaz dish hair and make-up trials, the importance of treating yourself, and your morning-of Bride Tribe. Plus, the gals answer questions from two brides in pre-wedding peril. Need advice or have stories to share? Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
This week on Betches Brides, Selena, Chelsea, and Jaz get personal while sharing how they met their partners and chat about how to make your special day feel like YOUR (collective) special day. The Brides dish grooms’ cakes, wedding fashion, and take some wild write-ins from you about the horror of Bridezillas and BYOB anything. Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Is the Macarena a must-have on your wedding playlist? This week on Betches Brides, Selena, Chelsea, and Jaz chat about wedding music, play “Woo or Boo”, and deep-dive on first dances. Plus, the trio read a listener email about a "viral" wedding nightmare, and reveal Selena’s non-traditional home run of a rehearsal dinner plan. Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedding questions and horror stories, or leave a voicemail at (646) 389-7804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Did a wedding guest actually just say that? In our third episode of the new season of Betches Brides, Selena, Chelsea, and Jaz laugh out loud at a listener email about some next-level dance floor heckling, dissect an interesting plus one hot take from Trevor Noah, and Chelsea takes a moment to get on her soap box. Plus, the trio dives into setting wedding boundaries, navigating guest list pressure, and helps a listener with some family wedding drama. Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedd...
