Hey Friend, we're heading into Christmas and personally it's the BEST time of years for me.... I love family and I love getting together for laughs and sharing gifts! I am a giver, I love finding a thoughtful gift and sharing it with loved ones. So today I thought it would be a super time to talk about ideas for your loved ones gifts on your wedding day! You're in gift mode, right? So why not keep thinking and sort those on the day wedding gifts. You might have some more time to really think so ...
Dec 14, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Hey Lovely, I am so glad you are here because I have my top 5 ways to keep the enthusiasm, excitement and energy for planning your wedding together over the Christmas Holidays Which might actually be easy because it's tools down at work, you're switching off so you can now switch on to actually planning your day with each other. I've add the top 5 things you can do together and this is the key. At this time of year why not plan together. Spend time enjoying each other company while you have time...
Dec 07, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 34
This week I am talking more about life, a quote I read and how one small change can create really big ones! Why is this something that I want to talk about? Well, I am a believer that you're not just planning a wedding, you're a women who is living a big life. Some days things are really big and it's nice to hear ideas about how we can create change, what if we did make a change (big or small) and what does that mean! I read a quote - Nothing changes if nothing changes And it lead me to creating...
Dec 01, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Hey, so this weeks I am tackling a question I read in a FB group which I thought was a good question and one I have an opinion and also a few comments on in the hope to help you make a decision if you're on the fence! So I have laid out a few pros and cons and talk through what a makeup artist will offer that you might not have at your disposal. I hope it helps you if you’re on the fence wondering what could I do my self. I’m all for a DIY but I also know where my skills lie and that’s the big f...
Nov 23, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This can be a tricky one to navigate...Work colleagues at a wedding, what should you do? This week on the podcast I am going to answer this quite simply but I hope with enough advise that it leaves you feeling like you can confidently make the right decision for you as a couple. Our work colleagues become family. I mean far out we see them more than we do our family sometimes so what do you do? Listen to the questions I put to you this week in the podcast, I think they will really clarify if you...
Nov 09, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 31
This week on the podcast I am talking to you about some quick steps that you can take when you first get enganged. When I say quick, steps I really mean what do you need to do and in what order so you don't miss booking someone or something you love. There are a few key things to think of and get going on asap when you have a date so people and vendors don't get booked. I have a detailed eBook (Click HERE to check it out) which I would highly recommend you grab. It will walk you through the 5 si...
Nov 02, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Today I am throwing a you a curve ball, but a very important one. I am taking you off wedding planning for a moment to talk a moment that changed my life in the hope it help you or someone you love. If you have been putting off that skin check, if you haven't had your skin checked before then please let this be your friendly reminder to BOOOK IT NOW! Why? Because at 23 I was told I had a malignant melanoma which is now the most common cancer affecting 15 to 39-year-old Australians. At 23 I would...
Oct 26, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Ok let's talk about your suppliers. Your wedding day is top of the tree, it's the only thing that you're thinking about, the thing that keeps you up at nights and the topic of most conversations right now....right? Well this week I am chatting about connecting with your suppliers. Helping you feel at ease when you speak to them, especially if and feel like you're repeating yourself each time you chat. I know it can feel like maybe they have forgotten or keep asking the same thing BUT I am here t...
Oct 19, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Today I am chatting about all those messages you WILL get that say...' It's going to be hot today, what are you going to do? ' I am here to cheer on your reply, which should simply be... GET MARRIED! Weather is a HOT topic, literally (sometimes)! So here are some ways to set you Plan B up with success and ensure that you feel you have covered all basis and are comfortable that what will be will be and you can't change it. Todays podcast is looking at Plan B ideas for hot, wet & windy days . ...
Oct 12, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 27
When it comes to the Dance Floor the louder the better and the fuller the funner! On this week’s podcast I am discussing how to choose between a Band, DJ or Spotify playlist. What to think about and what would suit you best. There is no right answers by the way but for me there needs to be a discussion between you as a couple, what are you after? What vibe? What kinds of atmosphere. So this week we look at what you need to know about each and what could work for you as a couple. First up grab th...
Oct 05, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This week on the podcast we are talking about your wedding party. What is expected of you and what you can expect to pay for. I bet you have been thinking about this moment for a while, asking your best friends, having them all there on your day, getting dressed up, being pampered together and then spending the day together celebrating your wedding day. I mean we all fantasise about this time in our lives...it’s the BEST! Then as you start to shop, plan and get yourself ready all of a sudden the...
Sep 28, 2021•19 min•Ep. 25
So we’re back to the journal years where I am sharing the moments after I became Mrs….The shift from Miss to Mrs is often not spoken about in the wedding planning world, why? Well it’s focused on the planning, the presentation of the day and the excitement of that moment. Which i s cool but what I like to do is talk about what happens as you transition from Miss to Mrs. Why? Because my background and my passion is to empower women with their own self confidence and to help them (you) realise the...
Sep 21, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We all know our time is precious. We all know that life flies past us. And seriously, how many times have you been told in the lead up to your wedding day… IT GOES SO FAST! Well those people are not bull sh*tting you! It flies past. So today I want to say S T O P. Stop and be totally present , let people come to you. Let the day unfold around you and soak it all in. I was given some magic pieces of advice when I got married. Ones that I share with all my couples because they are the moments that...
Sep 14, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Ok, it’s time to answer the question every couple says at some point! How much is our wedding going to cost? Well i'm sorry to say I can’t actually tell you that, no one can! However...I can help guide you towards getting the budget to a place where you are comfortable and confident. This week on the podcast I cover some key elements to help you with the right conversations around what your wedding looks like, how much you need to allocate for each part of your day and what you need to know to r...
Sep 07, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Dry hire! Let’s start there. What is a dry hire venue? Well quickly, because it’s all in this week's podcast BUT it means you can bring your own drinks...and who doesn’t love that...for everything! It means that you don’t need to consider a high ticket drinks package that can quite often be the breaking point for the budget. If you’re paying $65 plus per head for someone that doesn't drink it can be hard to swallow. So this week let me talk you through the things to consider when choosing a dry ...
Aug 31, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week on the podcast I want to talk to you about the dress. Not about what dress to buy or where to go but how you need to feel in preparation to dress shopping. I look at who to take with you and lastly what to trust when it comes to buying the dress. And let me tell you this. The only person you need to trust is you, because you know best! Take a trusted team because they are part of the experience but know that you have all you need in you to decide on your dress for your day! This week I...
Aug 24, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Ok this week I am talking all about giving and you shall receive! Communicating with venues, vendors and suppliers isn’t hard but it’s something I am assuming you haven’t done a lot of before so WTF do you ask? What questions are important and why do you need to know certain things before you reach out? Well basically the more you can give about what you want the more help suppliers can be. Now you may have been reaching out and you’re getting crickets… That sucks and I am sorry to hear, so I ha...
Aug 17, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This week I am answering your question, I am being fast and loose and I would love to share my opinion in the hope it helps answer your wedding planning questions. This week it was a DM from a member of my tribe… ‘Do I count my vendors like the photographer, DJ, coordinator as part of my catering costs and make sure they have a meal?’ The answer isn’t always clear so my advice on this one is simple but not always obvious. It’s a long day, some of these vendors are working their butts off to make...
Aug 10, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 18
So I Found my journal from 2013/2014...And wow did I say some profound sh*t (haha) which I now want to share with you! Why? Because I know we learn through stories, we learn through life lessons and if I can do nothing else here on the podcast it's to share wisdom, open a door you may not have looked in before and although I am here to help you plan and share a thing or two about what I have learned in my role as planner it's also what I have leaned as a personal brand coach, woman and mentor. C...
Aug 03, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Pandemics have totally messed with and changed the way we work, live and plan a wedding. It has basically f**ked up the whole shooting match. From the amount of people you can have to your wedding, whether or not they are dancing, can you even afford it anymore and basically can it even go ahead!? So when I sat down this week with Courtney Hage from Loved up with Courtney we had one message that we wanted to spread at this time to couples. Trust your gut feeling and know that it’s ok to feel the...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Well here we are Episode 15 and I thought it was high time that I told you why the f**k I started a podcast about weddings. It’s a saturated market place and quite frankly a confusing, overwhelming and often unrealistic one. Tell me you don’t scroll Pinterest and think ‘ well this is great but my budget isn’t 60k and I don't have the budget for a planner so how the f**k am I going to make this wedding day happen.’ Well, I have dropped my guard to share my story and introduce you to something I h...
Jul 20, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week on the Podcast I am answering one of your questions - What do I write on the invitation about a gift registry or with well? Tune in for a few ideas about what you can write, what you could ask for and how to NOT feel uncomfortable about the whole dang thing. Here's the thing, people will bring something, so guide them to what you would like, what your dreaming of buying or what you might do with the wishing well. I have created a FREE google doc you can Download right here that will be...
Jul 13, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Hello gorgeous souls, this week on the wedding podcast I am talking to you about taking the pressure off how you think you should feel. Brene Brown puts it so well when she says ‘we need to feel what we are feeling, but we’ve also got to move forward and through it.’ So in this Episode we are going to feel the feels. We’re going to allow ourselves to have a moment of whatever we need to feel so we can clear some space for taking positive steps forward, resetting ourselves and working towards fal...
Jul 06, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week on the podcast I want to clear up all the confusion around wtf and MC does, who should they be, what they will do and is their role that important to your day? It's time to sort that ALL out right now! #letsgo Your MC will help to unfold your day's run sheet. They are there to be a warm and friendly guide for you guests whilst overlooking and running the main moments of your reception. Your guests will like knowing what is happening and when, so your MC will play a role in outlining th...
Jun 29, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Welcome to part two of my 5 Steps to Kick Starting your Wedding planning . If you have just joined me WELCOME, i’m excited you’re here let me catch you up. Last weeks episode was the first 3 steps in my path to getting wedding planning ready! I highly recommend you jumping back to Ep 10 for a listen. However, you're here now so grab this FREE downloadable and let me catch you up! This week we are going to unpack the Big Bad B word...BUDGET! This week is your week to put time aside and get clear ...
Jun 22, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Today I have a super exciting episode for you! If you are just starting off in your wedding planning, wondering where the heck to start or if you're part way through and you're feeling lost on the style, budget or venue. This is a two part episode where over the next two weeks I will walk you through my 5 Steps to Kickstarting your wedding planning . What does that even mean? So glad you asked… It means that this week I will be unpacking and untangling the question of 'where do I start...' by pr...
Jun 15, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Today’s podcast is all about owning you and your ideas for your wedding day! I talk to lots of brides who ask me, can I do this or that and would this be ok? My answer is usually always does it mean something to you guys? And when the answer is yes then I always say find a way to include it. Doing your wedding your way is a perfect plan to share your story. This is a chapter in your book. That little thing called the life book, that you’re the star in! Write the pages so they celebrate you. Choo...
Jun 08, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week I am going to take you on a journey, back to the day where hanging out the washing totally changed the way I wanted to do things around here. It kicked me in the butt and it shone a light on what I really wanted to create for you! I need to be a little self indulgent for a second, because this week I stumbled across where this all started. Now for you being 8 episodes in might be like...this has only just started. Why are you going back already Kristen? Well I don’t feel like I have in...
Jun 01, 2021•11 min
Ready, Set, Run Sheet! Don’t imagine your run sheet as something that is set in concrete and can not change! You want to imagine it as a comfort blanket, you know a soft blanket, your safe space. It is the sheet that tells you what’s happening, when and with who. This way you can use it to guide your day, not control it. Because stuff happens, things go wrong so the run sheet is a guide to get you back on track or keep you moving. Think about roughly what time you want to start - consider what t...
May 25, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week I am clapping you up for being the fierce go-getter that you are my gorgeous soul. I am chatting to you about how you can do a little do it yourself on your wedding lead up, to get in, get creative and enjoy the process but in doing so I hope this chat reminds you that you also need to protect your can do attitude. I want to celebrate that side of you but I also wanna be the Mumma bear who gently reminds you that you need to look after yourself as well. Tell me this...have you ever sai...
May 18, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 6
