Okay, we think we officially found the worst Bridezilla. In our second episode of the new season of Betches Brides, Selena, Chelsea, and Jaz read a listener email about a completely unhinged bride, tell their own Bridezilla stories, and share some key advice for all future overwhelmed brides. Plus, the trio dive deep into wedding venues, discuss whether a wedding planner is really worth it, and tell the story of a wedding toast gone completely wrong. Email us at brides@betches.com with your wedd...
May 20, 2024•45 min
Start up "Pachelbel's Canon" — it's time to meet your new Betches Brides co-hosts! In the first episode of this new season of Betches Brides, get to know comedian Selena Coppock and her BFF Chelsea White as they prepare for Selena's wedding ahead. Selena fills listeners in on the story behind her hit @nytvows parody account, how she helped Chelsea snag the real 'New York Times' treatment for her own wedding, and shares details of her upcoming nuptials. Plus, producer Jaz Zepatos shares the story...
May 20, 2024•22 min
Betches Brides is back, and this time, there's a whole new wedding party. This season, welcome comedian Selena Coppock — the mind behind the @nytvows parody account — and her BFF Chelsea White, who will march towards Selena's upcoming wedding date with some much-needed laughs. Join Selena and Chelsea as they discuss wedding plans and trends, answer listener questions, and help keep us all from tripping down the aisle. Tune in every Monday, starting May 20, 2024, and subscribe so you don't miss a...
May 13, 2024•1 min
Fallon shares an announcement before welcoming Kunbi Odubogun and Leah Weinberg, her friends and founders of Oduberg Law, onto the podcast. They dive into vendor contracts, including (but not limited to) every piece of information the contract should have and who should sign it. They also answer whether an email is considered binding and what suing a vendor actually entails. Then, they help a listener who’s getting the ole bait n' switch from their venue after signing their contract. They end th...
Mar 25, 2024•46 min
Aesthetician Brittany Blancato is back on the podcast to give your skin the bridal bootcamp it didn't even know it needed. She explains the different treatments brides can get, including back and (yes, really) butt facials, and when to cutoff each in anticipation of your wedding. She also shares the products everyone needs in their at-home routine before getting into listener questions with Fallon. The duo answer whether or not skincare trials are a thing, what to do if you're the bride on her p...
Mar 18, 2024•45 min
Maddy Paul, Senior Content Manager of Lifestyle at Betches, joins Fallon this week to debrief dress codes. From the difference between black and white tie to why dressy casual should be illegal, Maddy and Fallon discuss them all — including what to wear to each. They also discuss why “come as you are” on your wedding invitation is asking for trouble. (Just make the Pinterest board.) Then, they play a game of “Can I Wear This?” with real dress submissions from our listeners and a quick round of U...
Mar 11, 2024•47 min
This month's Bride Guide is dedicated to you and your questions. Fallon kicks the episode off with a DM she received from a bride wanting to know how early she can send out invitations to her destination wedding. Is there such a thing as *too* early? Then, she addresses a bride’s anxiety over working with a couple as her photographers, in the event of a fight or break-up, and another bride’s debacle of whether or not to include her dad’s partner in her bridal suite the morning of her wedding. Le...
Mar 04, 2024•28 min
Betches' own Maria Del Russo is back on the podcast just four months away from her wedding. She phones a friend (aka Fallon) about the etiquette of sending out formal invitations to those she already knows won't be able to attend. Can she save on postage? Then, she and Fallon get into your listener emails about a MIL throwing an engagement party as an excuse to invite her friends, an adopted bride wanting to honor all of her family members at her wedding, and another bride beefing with her mom o...
Feb 26, 2024•53 min
Lauren Ladouceur, aka Plan With Laur, joins Fallon this week to answer all your burning questions about wedding content creators. She shares how she turned a favor for a friend into a full-time gig and what exactly her job is, and what it isn't, including what makes her different from a wedding photographer or videographer. In addition to standard pricing and scheduling, she explains why wedding content creators should be considered a service — like any other vendor — to enrich your wedding. Lea...
Feb 19, 2024•47 min
Sarah Schreiber, the Associate Editorial Director at Brides, is back on the podcast this week to cover everything trending in 2024. From themes like Bohemian Western, Retro, and Celestial to trends like neon and primary colors, Sarah describes how brides can incorporate them into their own weddings. She and Fallon also get into an email from a listener deciding between making her wedding trendy or timeless before playing a game of Down The Aisle or Out The Door. Learn more about your ad choices....
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 11 min
This Bride Guide is all about food & bev, also known as (roughly) 30% of your budget. Fallon starts with the basics — plated dinner, family style, *or* stations? — and the not-so basics — what foods have played a supporting role in your love story? She also talks about researching, finding, and contacting your catering provider. She answers your listener questions about elevating the alcohol at your wedding without elevating the cost, handling dietary restrictions delicately at a buffet, and...
Feb 05, 2024•41 min
Fallon is joined this week by Minted’s Emily Barry, VP of Weddings, and Micaela Ritschl, Lead Wedding Concierge. The trio walk through all of Minted's services for couples, including when & where to get started, and everything you can customize to make it your own. They also discuss the process of working with a designer, matching your stationery with your wedding, and coordinating with out-of-the-country guests. Emily and Micaela share their favorite secret menu items on Minted before getti...
Jan 29, 2024•43 min
This week, Fallon and Jamie Spock reunite to recap Jamie’s wedding and answer your listener-submitted, post-wedding questions. Jamie shares the special details she and Jackie ended up incorporating and her latest habit of watching their wedding video daily. They move onto your questions about post-wedding blues, exhaustion, and dress preservation, as well as biggest "splurge" regrets. They finish the episode with a game of Unpopular Opinions and why Jamie endorses hiring a content creator for yo...
Jan 22, 2024•50 min
Emily Forrest, Head of Communications at Zola, joins Fallon this week to tackle the A to Z of registries. They discuss first Emily's recommendations for approaching registry-building, especially in a way that doesn't make it feel like a chore and especially when you & your fiancé have drastically different interior design styles. They dive into specific items that are trending across Zola, as well as the etiquette of cash registries and gift card registries, before answering your listener qu...
Jan 15, 2024•35 min
Fallon welcomes Ceci Johnson of Ceci New York, a couture invitation design studio, onto the podcast. Ceci breaks down the logistics, from getting the ball rolling on save-the-dates to phrasing dress codes and no-kids policies on invites. Then, she and Fallon answer your listener questions about identifying dietary restrictions, designing save-the-dates without a finalized wedding theme, and sending some items digitally while sending others physically. They end with a bridal game of WYR that migh...
Jan 08, 2024•52 min
This Bride Guide episode is all about matters of the wallet. Fallon begins with what you’re responsible for covering, as not only the bride but also the host of your wedding. She moves onto your listener questions about parents and in-laws, including one future MIL offended at the idea of contributing to the wedding instead of the rehearsal dinner. She also spends some time on the money etiquette of destination weddings and answers the question on every bride’s mind: why do price tags rise the s...
Jan 01, 2024•35 min
Fallon brings custom jewelry designer, Susie Saltzman, onto the podcast to answer everything you want to know about engagement rings, wedding bands, and lab-grown diamonds. She and Fallon also tackle your emails; one from a bride asking if she should add another carat to her ring, on her own dime, and another from a best friend who disagrees with the bride’s taste in rings. They play a game of Unpopular Opinions and Susie shares some extra pro tips, including when to take off your ring and just ...
Dec 25, 2023•45 min
Jac Vanek of The Lady Gang and The First Degree podcasts joins Fallon this week to recap her viral September wedding. She shares how she approached her wedding like a brand — actually, more like a full-time job — by hyper-personalizing every little thing for her guests. While answering listener questions, she also shares the traditions she rejected, and tells us about her experience with post-wedding anxiety (and Perfect Moment Syndrome). She and Fallon finish out the episode with a game of Unpo...
Dec 18, 2023•51 min
Elizabeth Austin is on the podcast this week to pull back the curtain on a wedding photographer's reality. From pricing and timing to choosing a photographer that you actually want next to you on your big day, Elizabeth reveals everything she wishes couples knew. Then, she and Fallon answer your listener questions about a photographer who lacks a non-white portfolio, compensating a photographer who missed half of the wedding, and accommodating an additional photographer last minute. They end the...
Dec 11, 2023•56 min
This Bride Guide episode is all about drama, but more specifically, it’s about level setting expectations to have as little drama as possible. Fallon goes over the game plan you and your fiancé should create before bringing in any family, friends, or outside voices. Then, she answers your emails about breaking the news to a future MIL that she’s not invited to your elopement, putting your foot down with another future MIL over the guest list, and not having a childhood friend as a bridesmaid aft...
Dec 04, 2023•28 min
Fallon welcomes Sarah Schreiber, the Associate Editorial Director at Brides, onto the podcast this week. They start off with the 2023 trends that took brides by storm and the upcoming trends for 2024 that’ll be just as popular. Then, they hit your listener questions about mixing and matching bridesmaid dresses, tastefully executing a contrasting color scheme, and finding a venue that aligns with your vision. After their brief Ted Talk about sticking to your dream, they play a game of Trendy or T...
Nov 27, 2023•47 min
This week, Tanya Pushkine aka The Vow Whisperer joins Fallon to give your ceremony some TLC. She reviews the process of getting ordained, the qualities you should be looking for in an officiant, and just how long the ceremony should be. She also shares the different ways she's conducted a bilingual ceremony. Then, she and Fallon get into your listener questions, including one from a bride battling with her parents over her officiant pick. They end with a game of Unpopular Opinions and vow option...
Nov 20, 2023•50 min
Money expert Nicole Lapin is on the podcast this week to advocate for prenups and financial compatibility, and answer your questions straight from Instagram. She and Fallon discuss optimizing your wedding budget, asking your parents *if* they’re contributing when they haven't offered, and wanting an engagement ring your partner can’t afford. Plus, Fallon shares her pro tips (pun intended) for tipping vendors. They end the episode with a game of Save or Splurge that feels all too familiar. Learn ...
Nov 13, 2023•55 min
Journey back with Nicole Pellegrino on this very special episode, sponsored by Galderma Restylane, that's all about pre-wedding beauty prep. Nicole reflects on her time as a 2021 bride and shares everything she added to her bridal beauty routine, from just moments after her engagement to three days before the big day. She brings on Skincare & Injections Specialist, Elisabeth Smith PA-C, to talk more about fillers, including the importance of finding the right specialist to reach your aesthet...
Nov 08, 2023•26 min
This solo Bride Guide episode will have you checking your receipts (erm, contracts). First, Fallon emphasizes the importance of having a contract per vendor and clearly communicating your expectations. Then, she explains line-by-line what should be in your contracts. She ends the episode answering your emails about getting ghosted by a videographer, tipping servers on top of service fees, and having a venue modify their space without any heads up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Nov 06, 2023•33 min
Sam Meller, formerly Sam Rosen, rejoins Fallon to recap her perfect wedding... minus a spilled mimosa. Sam shares what she and Mr. Meller did for their mini moon, what they’re doing for their honeymoon, and how she inherited her Instagram handle after some ~light~ stalking. Then, she and Fallon answer your listener questions about picking one MOH over the other to give a speech and working with a wedding planner who pushes expensive vendors. They end with a bridal edition of “Would You Rather” a...
Oct 30, 2023•47 min
You might recall a recent listener question about a venue that has yet to start construction, despite promising a brand-new pavilion for a bride’s May 2024 wedding. The bride herself, Christine Scott, joins Fallon to hash out her concerns in realtime. Fallon recommends a layout that would optimize the space and walks Christine through everything she needs to outsource for her non turn-key venue. Christine also shares the feedback she's received from guests after enforcing her expectations re: dr...
Oct 23, 2023•46 min
Sean Kilby, the Senior Director of Podcasts at Betches, joins Fallon for a “mail bag” episode dedicated entirely to answering your burning questions. One particular question — who deserves a plus one? — gets the duo riled up... in opposite directions. They also discuss restricting kids from your reception, facing pressure to drink at your wedding when you’re sober, and turning a honeymoon into a friendmoon. They round out the episode with Sean’s appreciation for themed weddings. Learn more about...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Maria Del Russo, the Director of Branded & Affiliate Content at Betches, is back on the podcast with a very exciting update: she said yes to the dress. She and Fallon talk through the process, including how she managed to find the dress of her dreams 3k under budget. Then, they get into your listener questions about giving HMU artists negative feedback, setting expectations for your wedding’s dress code, and dealing with a venue (or lack thereof) under construction. They close out the episod...
Oct 09, 2023•52 min
Calling all “Say Yes To The Dress” fans — it’s Bridal Fashion Week and we’re welcoming *the* Pnina Tornai, world-renowned bridal designer, to the podcast. Pnina shares what she loves most about working in the wedding industry and how she knows when a bride has found her dress. Then, she and Fallon answer your questions about trying on a silhouette you didn’t originally envision for yourself, managing expectations while you’re shopping, and preserving your dress post-nuptials. The duo also give a...
Oct 02, 2023•48 min
