Jordana and Nicole are back this week and they start off with a few updates on their own weddings before diving in to some listener emails! First up, they breakdown an email from a listener whose in-laws have been very cold to her and she's unsure what to do about it. After that, they discuss another email about a bride who is dealing with too many people wanting to give speeches at the reception, making her concerned about how long they might all take. Then, another listener writes in about her...
Aug 02, 2021•53 min
This week, Nicole gives us a full recap of her amazing Tulum bachelorette party! She goes through the entire itinerary from beginning to end and points out the absolute highlights of the weekend. She also gives her thoughts on a few things she would’ve done a little differently given the chance, and how to make sure you’re planning for absolutely everything. Then it’s time for Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time tackling 4-day wedding weekends, wedding event ou...
Jul 26, 2021•55 min
This week, Nicole and Jordana host licensed couples therapist Dr. Naomi Bernstein, who is also Jordana’s older sister! They have a fascinating conversation on the effects that getting married can have on a relationship, and how marriage can be one of a couple’s biggest early tests. They get into how weddings can expose various vulnerabilities, and why more couples should consider therapy even if they don’t think anything is wrong. They also break down a few commons doubts and fears that are boun...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 11 min
This week, Jordana and Nicole bring us some major updates from their recent events! First up, Nicole breaks down her bridal shower and gives a few invaluable tips to make your your event shine. She gets into music, party favors, centerpieces, DIY elements that made her whole event feel personal and unique. She also gets into the costs of the event and how to approach planning it when you’re on a budget. Then, Jordana shares her story about her incredible bachelorette party in Lake Tahoe. She get...
Jul 12, 2021•53 min
To start off the episode, Jordana and Nicole talk about the final stages of planning for their exciting upcoming events: Nicole’s bridal shower, and Jordana’s bachelorette party. They get into how they’re approaching the week before their events and what is on their mind as the dates keep getting closer and closer. Then, Nicole hosts Kelianne Stankus to talk all about her recent engagement. Kelianne starts off sharing her engagement story and then gets into all how she’s doing with the wedding p...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Jordana and Nicole are back this week and they are joined by Paulina Bichara, the professional wedding photographer who’s capturing Jordana’s wedding! Paulina starts off sharing her journey from graphic designer to wedding photographer, and what helped her stand out as she started her career as a wedding photographer. Then, they get into all info you need to know as you plan your wedding pictures, including what shots you need, planning your schedule, and even how to deal with family dynamics as...
Jun 28, 2021•56 min
To kick things off this week, Jordana and Nicole start with some exciting wedding updates! Nicole is getting closer and closer to her wedding day and this week she updates us on the status of her flower arrangements, her upcoming hair and make up trials, and even goes in to her experience with micro-blading and how it all works. Jordana then fills us in about her upcoming site visit to Mexico and working with a local wedding planner, her ongoing beauty regiment, and everything on her mind her up...
Jun 21, 2021•58 min
This week, Jordana and Nicole are back and they kick things off with a few wedding planning updates! Nicole is just a few months out from her wedding and talks about what’s on her mind as she getting into crunch time, including the invitations, the wedding wardrobe, and final venue details. Then, Jordana and Nicole dive in to the week’s topic, giving their thoughts on wedding registries and a few ideas on how to approach it. They also list a few of their favorite registry items on their own list...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Jordana and Nicole are back with another episode and they start off with few updates on their weddings as things begin to open back up after the pandemic. Nicole also talks about how it felt going to an in-person wedding again and a few things she noticed about the whole experience. Then, they get into some listener emails! First, a bride writes in about gift-giving for her family. Is there a rule of thumb for how much to spend on a gift for your parents? Do you need to get your groom’s parents ...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min
This week, Jordana and Nicole host Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan to talk all about their engagement! They start off with the charming story of how they met, and how quickly they realized that they were perfect for each other. Then, they get into their wedding planning process so far, and how they’ve adapted to multiple challenges thrown their way. They cover everything about how they’ve managed to turn those roadblocks into new initiatives to challenge the wedding industry as a whole in or...
Jun 01, 2021•54 min
In today’s episode, Jordana and Nicole are back to talk about bridal showers, destination weddings, and registries. They start off with updates on Nicole’s wedding planning and some of the hurdles she’s encountered planning her bridal shower. Next, they dive into the first listener email, which is about proper gift etiquette for destination weddings and bridal showers. Should you purchase gifts for both the destination wedding and the bridal shower? Then, the second listener email is about a bri...
May 24, 2021•55 min
In this week’s episode, Jordana and Nicole start off with a few updates on their wedding planning, including site visits, ceremony music, and whether to opt for digital or paper wedding invitations. Then, they dive into this week’s topic all about navigating disagreements with your partner during the wedding planning process. The first listener email is about a bride who cannot agree with her fiancé on whether to include their dog in their wedding. Next, the second email is from a bride struggli...
May 17, 2021•52 min
This week, Jordana and Nicole host Lauren Grunstein from Verstolo Diamonds to talk about renting jewelry for your wedding! They start off with a breakdown on the process from start to finish and then dive into some other details like price, traveling with your jewelry, and picking a style that is right for you. Then, they go into a few things to consider when choosing you wedding bands, like materials, stacking with your engagement ring, and matching with your groom. They end the show with anoth...
May 10, 2021•45 min
This week, Jordana and Nicole are joined by Jamie Lee, comedian, author, and host of The Wedding Coach on Netflix. They talk about how Jamie broke into the wedding industry, and then dive into some of the most common wedding day dilemmas couples experience. Next they talk about dealing with difficult family members, what wedding guests actually care about, and the best and worst weddings expenses. Then, they go through a round of Unpopular Opinions, discussing things like wedding registries, exp...
May 03, 2021•55 min
Jordana and Nicole are back this week to talk all about the tricky subject of making sure others are happy with your wedding while staying true to your own priorities. They kick it off with a listener email about a bride whose controlling mother who has been giving pushback on almost every decision she has made so far. She's struggling to keep her involved while planning the wedding she wants. Then, they breakdown another email from a bride about how to avoid the competitive nature surrounding w...
Apr 26, 2021•56 min
This week, Nicole hosts returning guest Jen Glantz founder of Bridesmaid for Hire to talk all about her recent wedding journey! They start off with a rundown of her business and everything she’s learned across the years from attending countless weddings and dealing with all the inevitable interpersonal situations that arise. Then, they go into her own recent wedding process, how she navigated getting married in the pandemic, and a few pointers on how to make sure you are actually prioritizing wh...
Apr 19, 2021•57 min
Jordana and Nicole are back this week to discuss an important topic: how to include your love ones in your wedding when you aren't having a bridal party. First off, a listener writes in about how to include her finances sibling in the wedding when they have decided against wedding parties. Jordana and Nicole go through a list of options of how to accomplish this during the ceremony as well as different options thought the day. Then, another listener writes in about a tricky dilemma, having two f...
Apr 12, 2021•47 min
This week, Jordana and Nicole start off with a few updates on their own weddings and a very exciting vaccine eligibility update in NY! Then, they dive into the main topic for the week: wedding gifts and guest etiquette. They start off with a listener who writes in about how to navigate the world of wedding gift giving, especially when you’re not super close with the couple getting married. Then, they discuss another listener email about a tricky situation involving whether to invite the best man...
Apr 05, 2021•53 min
On this episode, Jordana and Nicole are joined by Betches' very own Bryan Russell Smith to talk all about his recent engagement and to fill us in on how his wedding planning is going. They go over all the details of his engagement, and then dive into his upcoming destination wedding, which will be held overseas. The also go over how Bryan is handling entering the world of planning, how he and his fiancé are deciding what type of wedding they want, and which traditions they'll highlight on their ...
Mar 29, 2021•57 min
This week, Jordana and Nicole start off with some exciting updates on their weddings and discuss how good getting things done can feel. Then, they go our main topic for the week, which is Bridal Parties. Our first email is from a listener trying to figure out what would be the best way to decline being part of a bridal party of someone she doesn’t particularly get along with. After that, they discuss an email about how to make sure everyone in your bridal party feels welcome and included when th...
Mar 22, 2021•55 min
This week, Jordana and Nicole host beauty expert Leah Wyar for a conversation on all things related to wedding beauty! They go over all the recent trends that brides have been following in the past year, including hairstyles, makeup choices, and wardrobe. They also go into a few tips if you decide to do your own make up or hair, and how to make the most of your planning time and a few brands to look into. They end the episode with a listener email about how to bring up marriage to her boyfriend ...
Mar 15, 2021•59 min
On this episode, Jordana and Nicole are joined by board certified Dermatologist Dr. Jaimie Glick to answer all your bridal skincare related questions. They cover what your skincare routine should look like leading up to the wedding day, including how far in advance to visit your dermatologist to begin your treatment. They also talk about how to stay on top of your skincare regimen, giving tips on what to look out for and what to avoid in picking skincare products in order to make sure your skin ...
Mar 08, 2021•55 min
This week, Jordana and Nicole are joined by Jessica Bishop and Sari Weinerman from The Budget Savvy Bride to do a deep dive into wedding traditions and where they come from. They cover everything from the period leading up to the wedding, traditions from the ceremony, and various reception customs. In their discussion, they go into the sometimes dark reasons for these conventions and how they have evolved through the years, and whether it’s worth upholding them for the sake of tradition. Be sure...
Mar 01, 2021•53 min
Jordana and Nicole start off this week with a few updates on their wedding planning and how they are staying motivated among the all the uncertainty. Then, they dive into this week’s topic by answering a listener email about whether to postpone their wedding yet again amidst changing COVID guidelines. They discuss the factors to consider in postponing your wedding, and what to prioritize when making this decision. After that, they discuss another listener email from a maid of honor about handlin...
Feb 22, 2021•56 min
Jordana and Nicole are back this week with a question many brides have asked: who should walk you down the aisle? They discuss why it is tradition for the father of the bride to fulfill that role and whether or not it makes sense to uphold that custom in modern weddings. The also talk about other things to consider while choosing somebody else for that moment and how to go about breaking the news to the people involved if you decide that’s the way to go. Then, a listener writes in about how invo...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr
On this episode, Jordana and Nicole dive into the tricky topic of disinviting people from your wedding. They start off with a few updates and Nicole shares how she dealt with having to inform some of her guests that she would not be able to host them after her initial list ended up being a bit too big for Covid times. They also discuss an email about how to deal with people who assume they're invited to your wedding but aren't actually going to be invited. Should you tell people they're not goin...
Feb 08, 2021•57 min
This week, Jordana and Nicole welcome Josh Storie, author of ‘Wedding Toasts Don’t Have to Suck,” to talk about all things wedding speeches. They go over the hallmarks of a good speech, what to definitely avoid, and how to prepare in order to make the speech as memorable as possible. They also dive into some listener submitted questions, including one about how to strike the perfect balance between being funny without being mean, and Josh shares an unfortunate wedding speech story that is etched...
Feb 01, 2021•49 min
Jordana and Nicole start off this week with a few updates on their own weddings, including how they are now adapting to some new coronavirus related news and the progress of vaccinations. Then, they dive into a listener email about wedding expenses and how to manage the tricky business of establishing how much each family is contributing to the overall budget. How do you deal with someone who is refusing to pitch in for the wedding? Then another listener writes in with a couple of questions abou...
Jan 25, 2021•46 min
This week, Jordana and Nicole start off with some updates on their wedding planning and a few thoughts on shopping for dresses during COVID. Then, they discuss a listener email about how to handle the tricky topic of encouraging COVID vaccinations for wedding guests. Can you require people to get vaccinated before attending your wedding? Then another listener writes in for our Perfect Fit segment brought you by Generation Tux about how to handle some family drama caused by her brother, who recen...
Jan 18, 2021•55 min
Jordana and Nicole start the week off with an update on their wedding plans, then dive into some listener emails. A listener writes in to ask if it’s fair to expect a bigger response from her friends and family after getting engaged. Why did her friends throw an engagement party for someone else before throwing one for her? Then another listener writes in to ask how people go about finding an officiant for a non-religious ceremony. Is it normal to ask a family member, or should you search for so...
Jan 11, 2021•47 min
