Welcome back to Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast! This week, we're joined by Anshika from Eternity, discussing wedding trends that are on the rise as well as those more controversial topics! Whether you're a member of the wedding party, or the bride-to-be, we're here to help.Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for over 25 years, bringing the best venues and suppliers, in one easy-to-find place. Use our online wedding directory to take the stress out of wedding planning! 💍 Check...
Apr 03, 2025•41 min
Welcome back to Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast! This week, we're welcoming back Peter Aldridge and Jenny Cassidy from wed2b with a special bonus episode, discussing one of the most fun yet challenging parts of wedding planning: bridesmaid dress shopping. Whether you're a member of the wedding party, or the bride-to-be, wed2b are here to help you navigate this journey and make sure your bridal party feels absolutely fabulous on the big day. Guides for Brides has been an industry leader f...
Jun 20, 2024•9 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Learn everything you need to know about prenuptial (and postnuptial) agreements in this weeks episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast 🎙️ Today, we're joined by Poppy Holmes from Penningtons Manches Cooper, leading UK law firm, answering the question: Do I Need A Prenup? Whether you've just gotten engaged or you've already tied the knot, don't dismiss the wedding legalities... this is the episode for you! Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for over 25 years, bringing the be...
Apr 05, 2024•35 min•Season 5Ep. 2
We're back with the first episode of Season 5! In this episode, we're joined by Peter and Jenny from wed2b, a bridal designer outlet with 40 bridal boutique stores in the UK. Today, we're talking about the best tips and advice for brides wanting to be budget savvy. From how wed2b began, to prioritising your needs as a bride when wedding planning, our first episode of the season is a must listen to anyone about to start shopping for their wedding dress. Guides for Brides has been an industry lead...
Mar 22, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Discover how you can make a positive impact by incorporating a charity into your special day. Together with our charity partners at VOW for Girls, we give you practical tips and ideas to feature your chosen charity within your wedding day, gift list or the related events on the build up to the big day. For over 25 years, Guides for Brides has been a leader in the wedding industry. We bring together the best wedding venues and suppliers in one place, making it easy for you to find what you need. ...
Jul 07, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 16
This week, Nikita is joined by Elizabeth Ruddick, the owner of 29 Atelier, a renowned British luxury bridal wear brand dedicated to catering to the eco-conscious bride. Together, they delve into the realm of ethical bridalwear decisions, shedding light on numerous approaches to embrace sustainability. From opting for eco-conscious labels to selecting dresses made from sustainable materials, they explore various avenues. Additionally, they touch upon the concept of redesigning wedding dresses pos...
Jun 23, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Join us as we dive into the art of delivering a captivating wedding speech, featuring our special guest, Heidi Ellert-McDermott from Speechy. Hosted by Nikita, this episode covers everything you need to know, from structuring your speech to captivating the entire room with your love story. Speechy, a renowned platform, brings together a team of talented writers with impressive backgrounds in TV shows and comedy writing. Their expertise allows them to not only inject humour into your speech, guar...
Jun 09, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In this week's episode Nikita is joined by Karen from Kemp & Kemp Catering, an Award Winning catering company. Having heaps of experience in the industry, Karen has a passion for all things food. And she’s here to help answer some of your wedding related questions. From organisation ahead of the big day, to incorporating your memories in dishes, this episode covers it all. Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for over 25 years. Bringing together the best venues and suppliers, in one...
May 26, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Join us for a new episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast as host Nikita sits down with Tracey Mann the founder and owner Tracey Mann Cake Designs. Tracey has many years of experience having loved baking from the age of 12 she has gone on to make wedding cakes for couples in her local area. The second wedding cake she ever made was her own! With a great reputation and cake expertise Tracey is able to create the perfect wedding cake for her couples taking into account many details of t...
May 12, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Join us this week for a new episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast with the wonderful Kirsty Grieve and Rebecca Preistley from Flowers by Kirsty! With a stellar reputation and 10 years of industry experience the pair discuss everything you need to know about wedding flowers with host of the podcast Nikita. Having an experience florist create the beautiful flower arrangements for your big day is an incredible experience and a great way to make your day special. Kirsty and Rebecca shar...
Apr 28, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Join Nikita in this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, as she sits down with the very dapper and knowledgeable Alex Edwards, founder of The Cotswold Tailor. With a reputation for impeccable tailoring and a keen eye for style, Alex has helped countless grooms and wedding party members look their very best on the big day. During their chat, Alex shares his expert insights on the latest trends in wedding menswear, from fabric colours and patterns to shoes. He also shares some insid...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Would you like to run a wedding dress shop? In this episode of the podcast, Nikita has joined Ellie Sanderson at her bridal shop in Kiddington to discuss Ellie’s new bridal shop franchise. They discuss how Ellie got started in the industry and how you can too, the advantages to being part of a well established brand and how you can join the franchise. Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for over 25 years. Bringing together the best venues and suppliers, in one easy-to-find place. Use o...
Apr 07, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In today’s episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita is joined by James and Tom from THAT Event Company. They are talking about how lighting can help personalise your wedding venue and really impress your guests. Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for over 25 years. Bringing together the best venues and suppliers, in one easy-to-find place. Use our free online planning tools and wedding directory to take the stress out of wedding planning! 💍 Give us a follow on Socia...
Mar 31, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Happy Mother’s day! 🌸 In this episode, Nikita is joined by Lee and Lucy from Canvas Collection. A shop that specialises in beautiful and flattering mother of the bride and groom outfits. They talk about how you can help your mother figure feel comfortable and confident whilst trying on dresses, as well as some of the traditional etiquette surrounding mother of the bride outfits. Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for over 25 years. Bringing together the best venues and suppliers, in ...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Wedding rings. Engagement rings. Where do you start? Gold wedding rings, silver wedding rings, natural diamonds, lab grown diamonds, mens engagement rings, there are so many different things to think about when it comes to the jewellery you wear on your wedding day. So, in this week's episode of Guides for Brides, The Wedding Podcast, we visited David Rodger Sharp Jewellers, to discuss all things bling and jewellery related for your big day. From choosing the right kind of metal for you, to pear...
Mar 03, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 5
At the start of January, we were invited to Dubai to take part in the Global Wedding Excellence Retreat. At this event, top wedding planners and platforms from lots of different countries came together to network, advise each other, discuss current trends and learn about the wedding offering in Dubai. Whilst out there, Nikita had the chance to talk to some globally recognised UK destination wedding planners and Dubai venues, to ask for their top tips for planning your dream destination wedding. ...
Feb 24, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Have you experienced any wedding dress wobbles? 👰 In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita is joined by Rebecca from TDR Bridal. They discuss tips for how to overcome and handle any anxiety you may be feeling about your wedding dress. From trying it on again to talking it through with your bridal boutique, they have some amazing tips for you. They also discuss the process of having your wedding dress fitted to you and how this can improve your feelings about your weddi...
Feb 17, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Today on The Wedding Podcast, Nikita is joined by Jacob from the Henley Distillery. Having worked in distilleries across the UK and having owned his own pop up bar service, Jacob has all the tips and tricks for planning your wedding day drinks. Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for over 25 years. Bringing together the best venues and suppliers, in one easy-to-find place. Use our free online planning tools and wedding directory to take the stress out of wedding planning! 💍 Check out ...
Feb 03, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this week's episode Nikita is joined by Nicola from Skin Geek, an Award Winning skin care expert. Having over 20 years experience in the industry, Nicola has a passion for all things skincare. And she’s here to help answer some of your wedding related questions. From spots on the big day, to aesthetic treatments and skin care routines before your wedding, this episode covers it all. Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for over 25 years. Bringing together the best venues and supplier...
Jan 20, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 2
We’re back with the first episode of Season 4! In this episode we’re talking with our very own host, Nikita, about all the things she wished she’d known before starting to plan her wedding. From establishing your budget to dealing with venue frustrations, Nikita has gone through it all and is here to help you navigate these dilemmas too. Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for over 25 years. Bringing together the best venues and suppliers, in one easy-to-find place. Use our free online...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Episode 1 removed due to technical issues. We will re upload after fixing this on 9th January 2023! We're back for Season 4 of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast! If you're planning your wedding, you're in the right place! Having gotten engaged over the summer, Nikita knows all the ups and downs of wedding planning. Join as she talks to expert guests, here to help guide you through the process and offer their advice. From wedding dresses and suits to catering and skincare, we have it all co...
Dec 16, 2022•53 sec
In today's episode we’re talking about something fun, wedding confetti! And what better guests to discuss confetti with than Ashley and Alannah from Shropshire Petals? Shropshire Petals produce confetti from real flower petals, so they are completely natural and biodegradable, something which is required by many wedding venues these days. Ashley and Alannah talk through everything from the traditions behind throwing confetti over the newly-weds, to the best ways to throw wedding confetti and the...
Aug 19, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Today, we are talking all about sustainability and your wedding day. 🍃 Often, it is the last thing on your mind when planning the day of their dreams, but weddings can be carbon intensive and create lots of waste. Simply being aware of that helps you to consider the environment and sustainability when planning your wedding day, thus making your big day more eco-friendly or sustainable. So, for this episode, Nikita is joined by Michelle Miles from the Sustainable Wedding Alliance (SWA). They dis...
Aug 05, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode, Nikita is talking to the fabulous Tim and Lizzie from Boujee Music. As a wedding music agency, they know everything about planning, choosing and the logistics of live wedding music on a wedding day. They talk all about the Dos and Don’ts of having live music for your big day. From when to have the music throughout the day, to what style of music is right for you and the atmosphere of that particular moment, they cover it all! Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for ove...
Jul 22, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Navigating family expectations during wedding planning can be tricky, but can become slightly more difficult when you and your partner come from different cultures or religious backgrounds. So, this week's episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast is here to help. Nikita is joined by Nina Beer from Occasion Queens and LaToya Patel from the Asian Wedding Club. Both of whom have had fusion weddings themselves. They discuss ways to approach your family about your wedding choices, what to c...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 6
With lots of talk in the media recently about whether as a feminist you can take your husbands name once married, we thought we’d ask someone who helps people change their names for a living! In today’s episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita is joined by Cecile from NameSwitch. They go through their takes on the big question, as well as many other common queries of a similar nature. They also walk through the options you have when it comes to your married name; including doub...
Jun 24, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 5
We all want the special moments of our big day captured forever. It’s a priority for so many couples when they are planning their wedding. But how do you feel comfortable in front of the camera when you’re a bit shy or not used to being the centre of attention? Well, we have the podcast episode for you! Today, Nikita is joined by a panel of award winning wedding photographers Sam and Steve Vaughan, Laura Shaw and David Bostock. They talk pre-wedding photoshoots, boudoir photography and their top...
Jun 10, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 4
We’re joining in the Jubilee fun here at Guides for Brides! 🇬🇧 Nikita is joined this week by Jenny and Shivani of the GfB team to discuss their hot takes on the 10 most iconic royal wedding (and reception!) dresses. From Princess Diana to Kate Middleton and even the Queen, see what their personal opinions on these iconic royal wedding dresses are 👰♀️ Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for over 25 years. Bringing together the best venues and suppliers, in one easy-to-find place. Us...
Jun 02, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita gives all of her top tips and tricks when it comes to setting a budget and managing your wedding spend. Setting and allocating your wedding budget can be difficult but actually sticking to it can be even harder (especially with so much wedding inspiration out there). The typical wedding budget in the UK is often reported on and no set number comes up. Is it £30k? £50k? £15k? It seems to be a different figure in every article you ...
May 20, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, we get into an excellent discussion with Jennifer Patrice about how choosing a celebrant is a great way to ensure your ceremony is memorable for you and your guests. Having your wedding ceremony be unique to you is what every couple strives for. Celebrants are able to inject a bit of fun and emotion into the day, that gives couples a ceremony that isn't cookie cutter. The restrictions of a traditional and classic wedding are removed, al...
May 06, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 1
