We are bringing some tough love to the table today for all of you planning brides out there! Being a bridesmaid in 2022 is no small commitment! There are TONS of expectations that brides have for their gal pals and sometimes it can feel impossible to live up to all of those (usually) unspoken expectations. In today's episode, we make a case to cut your bridesmaids some slack if they arent excited about your big day as you are! Chris & Lara's Podcast: Filter Free On ITunes: https://apple.co/3...
Oct 14, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 116
BIG NEWS! Chris & Lara have officially launched their podcast Filter Free! They will be talking about all things marriage/relationships, business, and parenting on their show. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Filter Free On ITunes: https://apple.co/3MsRZAJ Filter Free On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CHazBP In today's episode, we are bringing you all of the inspo to remix wedding traditions and put your own spin on them! Traditions like the dollar dance and unity ceremonies can be so mu...
Oct 07, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 115
In today's episode, Ashley and Chris shoot the shit at the beginning of the episode and talk about how Ashley is a farmer now! The rest of the episode is spent chatting about how important hiring a videographer is, pro tips on having disposable cameras at your wedding, and a new idea Chris has that he thinks could be the newest trend with detail photos! Podcast Links • Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • You...
Sep 30, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 114
In today's episode, Ashley talks about one of her favorite parts of the wedding she photographed last week. This convo leads us down a rabbit trail of talking about photographing bridal details. Chris shares about an experience one of his brides is having with a vendor not getting back to her for 3 weeks and we get on the topic of how to handle a vendor not getting back in touch with you!
Sep 23, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 113
This episode has 2 parts to it! In the intro, we have a conversation about the future of the podcast (we almost called it quits this week yall) and some format changes that are coming. The second part of the episode is us two catching up since we haven't really chatted in a few weeks! We talk about a few random (but entertaining) things and Ashley shares some fun things she saw at the wedding she photographed in LA! Podcast Links • Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join ...
Sep 16, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 112
Brides. It's time for a heart-to-heart about being honest about your budget. Today we are joined by Ashley Labus & Aharon Hoopes of The Collective! These two wedding planners are wedding pros who we are honored to have on the show today. Ashley and Aharon are passionate about couples focusing on what truly matters on your wedding day; your marriage. We chat about wedding day budgets, why it's important to be honest about your budget, and intention vs. expectation. Follow The Collective: http...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 111
Today we are joined by financial coach Caitlin Earle to talk about all things budgeting! We don't know about you guys, but talking about budgeting has always felt like a buzzkill. That is 100% NOT the case in this episode! Caitlin is passionate about helping people create simple and FUN budgets that they love resisting every week! This episode is 100% applicable to anyone who has to manage their own money *cough* everyone *cough*. Episode Links Budgeting Program: https://yourbudgetbff.com/group-...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 110
We are SO excited to welcome Meghan Miles to the show! Meghan creates highly entertaining AND relatable content on Tik-Tok for planning brides! This episode is both entertaining and insightful as Meghan talks about her journey as a planning bride in today's wedding industry climate. She also gives us a peak at some of the intentional choices she made for her wedding day! Follow Meghan! https://www.tiktok.com/@meghanmilesnyc https://www.instagram.com/meghanmilesnyc/ Podcast Links • Get Bonus Epis...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 109
Did you know that your wedding invites +stationary can be full of intention and actually help support your wedding why? We are joined by Kate Oxler Eilert of Ox Ink to chat all things stationery! Y'all. This episode is full of SO MUCH HEART! Kate left us inspired and finding a more profound love for the printables and signage that you have on your wedding day! Take out your note pads and prepare to be filled with inspiration! Ox Ink Website: https://www.ox-ink.com/ Follow Ox Ink on Instagram: ht...
Aug 05, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 108
On today's episode we are joined by Ashley's business partner Ashley Knolla! We are bringing you 13 pieces of advice for your wedding day that you most likely have never heard. These pieces of advice were inspired by real conversations that we have had with brides and will serve you well to mentally prepare for on your wedding day. We hope you enjoy this episode and find it not only helpful, but entertaining as well! Podcast Links • Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join...
Jul 29, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 107
We are bringing you ALLLLLLLL of the wedding photographer insider knowledge with today's topic! We will be doing an in-depth breakdown on how to know what amount of wedding day coverage is best for you when you are picking a package with your photographer. Many people often jump at the cheapest package option and make do with whatever amount of coverage they can afford instead of choosing the right amount of coverage for their big day. We got your back and are going to share all of our tips to h...
Jul 22, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 106
It can be SO hard to keep your mindset in a healthy space during wedding planning and on your wedding day. After all, there are THOUSANDS of what ifs that are pin-balling around in your head! In today's episode we are going to talk about leveling up your mindset by implementing affirmations into your life! A big part of this process actually starts with understanding what negative mindset you might have that needs to be leveled up. Tune in to this episode for all of the wedding mindset encourage...
Jul 18, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 105
We've all seen the wedding tik tok trends that get shared around on social media. Sometimes we are inspired by them, other times we are annoyed with them. Either way, we see them ALL the time! In today's episode we are live reacting to 4 popular tik tok trend videos. There aresome serious GEMS that we are obsessed with in this episode that are full of intention! Tik Tok 1 Tik Tok 2 Tik Tok 3 Tik Tok 4 Podcast Links • Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Co...
Jul 08, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 104
On today's show, we talk all things bridal beauty with makeup pro, Emily Edgar! Emily has spent 11 years working in the industry and is on a mission to help brides personify their beauty and look their very best on their wedding day and beyond. Break out your notepads for this one because it is PACKED with all of the makeup tips you need to know! Episode Links Brides Guide To Beauty Course use code "BRIDALBREAKDOWN" for $100 off her course! Brides Guide To Beauty Instagram Emily's Makeup Website...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 103
On today's episode we are doing a wedding breakdown with long time Bridal Breakdown listener Micha Larson! Micha started listening to the podcast before she was engaged shortly after hiring Chris and Lara to photograph her wedding! Micha talks about the importance of trusting your vendors, highs and lows from her wedding day, the best faux rentable wedding flowers you have ever seen, and an epic sparkler exit alternative! Episode Links Something Borrowed Blooms Ecofetti Micha's Wedding Photo Pre...
Jun 17, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 102
Today I (Chris) am joined by my wife Lara! Have you ever thought about how long you want to spend taking posed photos throughout your wedding day? Have you ever considered that you DO have a say in how long you spend taking pictures and are away from your family and friends? You totally do friend, and we are here to empower you to communicate your feelings to your photographer! Side note: Ashley is taking the week off but will be back for the next episode. Newly engaged? Here are 3 episodes you’...
Jun 13, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 101
We made it to episode 100! In this episode, we have a conversation around Ashley's new mantra "Live like the 90's". This episode emphasizes social media/technology and how our lives have become so heavily influenced by these things. What if we lived like we did back in the 90's; we existed with technology and social media but our lives didn't orbit around it. Note: We have had some unexpected life events that have led to us not posting an episode for the past 2 weeks. We appreciate everyone's un...
Jun 03, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 100
In today's episode, we are getting spicy and sharing some hot takes about wedding parties! What financial responsibilities should wedding party members expect to cover? Should Bachelor/Bachelorette parties be separate or combined? Is the stress of having even-numbered wedding parties worth it? How do I unask someone to be in the wedding party? Are wedding party head tables overrated? We will talk about alllll of these things and give our hot takes on them. We would LOVE to hear from you and hear...
May 13, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 16
We are revisiting one of our very first episodes today that someone got lost in the excitement of the show launching! In this episode, Chris talked about what Family of Origin is and how it's helped him understand and improve his relationship with his wife, Lara. SO much conflict could be resolved in marriages if more couples understood this concept! REFERENCED IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: PDF: for Family of Origin BOOK: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality *author writes from a religious perspective but...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Ok ya'll, we are bringing you some INSIDER photographer deets! In today's episode, we are bringing you 3 must photo to take on your wedding day! These aren't your typical shot list ideas either, these are moments that you are going to make sure you chat with your photographer about. And as you've probably already guessed, these photos are FULL of intention! Newly engaged? Here are 3 episodes you’ll benefit from today! You’re Engaged! Now What?: https://apple.co/3rmV6RD Define your Wedding Why : ...
May 02, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 14
When you choose a wedding venue. Chances are you were shown a few layout options you could use in the space you are renting. But what if there was a better way to intentionally and creatively layout the spaces you and your guests will be in. What if there was a way you could layout the spaces and places you will be to actually serve your wedding why!? In today's episode, we are going to challenge you to think differently about how you lay out the different aspects of your wedding day because spa...
Apr 22, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Let's be honest, most people go into their wedding day expecting P E R F E C T I O N. With the rise of social media and the constant b bombardment of presenting "perfect" weddings, how could you not expect that? We are here to tell you that it doesn't have to be that way! You CAN pop that perfection bubble and live in the beautiful moments your day (flaws and all). Newly engaged? Here are 3 episodes you’ll benefit from today! You’re Engaged! Now What?: https://apple.co/3rmV6RD Define your Weddin...
Apr 15, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In today's episode, Ashley and Chris are playing the podcast version of show and tell! Each of them is bringing wedding inspo or wedding trends to the table to get a blind reaction out of the other person! Today's episode features nighttime photos with direct flash as a trend, Musical chairs with your wedding party, a joint bar (yes marijuana), and a few other trends! Show and Tell Links and Videos Night Time Photos With Direct Flash: https://www.brides.com/wedding-photo-and-video-trends-5215035...
Apr 08, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 11
We've all experienced an awkward transition at a wedding and let's be honest, they can feel so cringey! On a typical wedding day, the DJ handles most of the transitions and if you got a good emcee, you won't have to deal with the awkward silence that can sometimes happen. BUT! What if there was a way to break away from the "normal" transitions that take place on wedding days and add a little intentionality to them. In today's episode, we are workshopping some creative ways to transition to the d...
Apr 01, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Unresolved conflict is the silent killer! This is conflict that happens but is never talked about and often swept under the rug. Feelings of resentment still exist and grow inside of us until an explosive outburst happens. Yikes! Feelings are further hurt and neither party is taking a step towards resolving what just happened. If you are someone who is dealing with unresolved conflict, this is the episode for you! Past Mental Health Monster Episodes: People Pleasing: https://podcasts.apple.com/u...
Mar 28, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Having a wedding isn't just a significant event for the people who are getting married, it's also a big deal for those closest to them. In today's episode, Ashley and Chris have a candid conversation about the wide range of emotions that come out from others when wedding planning starts. Newly engaged? Here are 3 episodes you’ll benefit from today! You’re Engaged! Now What?: https://apple.co/3rmV6RD Define your Wedding Why : https://apple.co/3J06CZ2 Wedding Dress Shopping with Jillian from Dress...
Mar 17, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Most people think that their wedding day will be spent hanging out with their favorite people. The reality is that if you don't intentionally carve out time to mingle with your guests, it might not happen in the meaningful way that you were hoping it would (which could lead to regrets about your wedding day). In today's episode, we shine a light on the importance of carving out time to make sure that this happens, keeping your out-of-town guests in mind, and some creative ideas we have seen at w...
Mar 11, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 8
If you have attended a cocktail hour where the couple getting married was present vs attending a cocktail hour where they weren't present...you know there is HUGE difference in the atmosphere. The heart your cocktail hour should be rooted in connection, not babysitting your guests while you are taking photos! In today's episode, we dive into a conversation about how to create an atmosphere during your cocktail hour that will be memorable and full of conversations between your guests! Newly engag...
Mar 04, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 7
You are entering the final stretch! You are so close to your wedding day that you can TASTE THE CAKE and hear the DJ blasting your favorite songs! As excited as you are for your big day, chances...you are also exhausted from all of the months of wedding planning! You can't shake this feeling that you are forgetting something (or 100 somethings) either. What's a girl to do?!!? Don't worry! We've got you covered. In today's episode we are bringing you 4 tips that you wont find in any blog online t...
Feb 25, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Surprise! We wanted to give all of our listeners a taste of what our Patreon exclusive episodes are like and this episode felt the perfect one to release to the public. In this episode, we discuss the period-like emotional rollercoaster that (some) men find themselves on every month and the enneagram (specifically how it shapes the person you grow into as a child). ALSO: This Sunday, Feb 27th, is our first patron hangout! Sign up on Patreon to attend and to get more exclusive episodes like this ...
Feb 24, 2022•24 min
