This week Ashley and Chris welcome Faith Moore of Bel Amour Events to the podcast to dive into one of the most taboo topics in the wedding industry.... divorce and getting married a second time. This is a MUST listen episode for any couple who is getting married because Faith shares on the importance of going through per-marital counseling with your partner. She also helps shed light on unexpected struggles that anyone who is getting married a second time should be aware of. This episode is pack...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Listener Q&A: Ashley Knolla joins Ashley and Chris to tackle the topic of being EXHAUSTED after planning an intimate wedding due to covid and then planning another wedding down the line to celebrate with people. Wedding Breakdown: Andrea Dugo breaks down TWO weddings in this weeks episode. Andrea had a super speedy engagement with her now husband Dan. They had an intimate ceremony and now 5 years later will be having a vowel renewal that is filled with intention! Andreas Art: https://www.ins...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In today's episode, Ashley and Chris look inward and discuss some things that have been on their minds over the past few weeks. They dive into an honest and vulnerable conversation about the lives that they want to live and how they have each in different ways have ended up in a place where they have let their schedule. business and others' opinions dictate aspects of their lives. Shooting The Shit: Ashley has been traveling for weeks and she gives us an update on how her trips went and what it ...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 25
No Q and A this week! This week Maclaine Noxon joins us to breakdown her wedding day! Maclaine was a pandemic bride who stayed on her toes during the whole planning process and was ready to pivot at a moment's notice. Totally something that isn't an easy task for a self-proclaimed perfectionist. Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown Instagram: 🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www....
Apr 02, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This week, Ashley and Chris dive into the mind of Abigail Ranney of Abigail Bridal Consulting and former wedding photographer for Chapter 2 of her 2 Chapter run on how EVEN THOUGH she planned the most unforgettable night, she found herself sliding into what is called 'Post-Wedding Blues' and found herself in a 2-year depression. If you're feeling this way, please please know you're not alone. Find Abigail Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailbridalconsulting Wedding Video: https:/...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 23
SURPRISE! We are bringing you a BONUS episode this week! We are talking taboo topics with Abigail! Tune in as we hear her thoughts on first looks, wedding day timelines + photographer involvement, wedding coordinators! Grab your coffee, snuggle up and get ready for an awesome episode! Find Abigail Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailbridalconsulting Wedding Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXf_JW3HpGg Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/384732312201...
Mar 24, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week, Ashley and Chris dive into the mind of Abigail Ranney of Abigail Bridal Consulting and former wedding photographer for Chapter 1 of her 2 Chapter run on how she planned the most unforgettable night for her wedding reception guests, and for her vendors too. She shares how she incorporated her intention into her wedding reception to create an experience no one would ever forget, knowledge on party psychology and her personal secrets to choosing vendors that fit with her wedding why. Tun...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Surprise! Lara (Chris' wife) is joining in on this weeks Q&A! For the first half hour of this week's minisode, we dive into 4 marriage related questions from our listeners. This Week's Q+A: How do you stay connected as you grow and change as people? How can I handle different views on religion as my fiance'? What are some tips and tricks to better resolve issues while arguing? What advice would you give to anyone who is getting married? In our second segment, we interview fellow wedding phot...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 19
For those of us who have a mom in our lives, we know that they love us deeply and desire to help in any way they can in our lives and wedding planning is no exception. There is a tension that can exists between helping and hurting. If you were to be honest, you might say that you wish you could sit down with your mom and honestly layout how she is negatively impacting your wedding planning. That isn t so easy to do with someone who loves us and is just trying to help though. That's where Ashley ...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Chris and Ashley tease next Monday's uniquely formatted episode and explain why they won't be doing a Q & A on today's episode. Brenda and Ben Axman join Chris and Ashley to breakdown their October 2019 wedding day. These two navigated chopping down their guest list, engaging in tough conversations with parents about their faith, a hilarious first dance song mix up and so much more! We LOVED having Ben join us as our first husband on the podcast. he brought some great insight from the perspe...
Mar 12, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This episode is for everyone and their mother (literally.) Ashley and Chris have a very special and insightful interview with Jillian Forsberg, the Sales Manager at Dress Gallery in Wichita, KS but the conversation was much more than a conversation about dresses. While Jillian answers listener's burning questions surrounding the wedding dress experience, Jillian effortlessly changes our perspective of ourselves and the mindset shift you can make surrounding regret or perfection. This conversatio...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 16
For the first segment of this week's Mini Breakdown, we dive into 3 questions from our listeners. This Week's Q+A: Let's talk about dieting! How do I choose my wedding colors? How do I involve my Mother-in-law while not having her too involved? In our second segment, we interview a past-bride (and now wedding planner) Jessica Tung to dive deep into her planning decisions and mental health surrounding her wedding. Jessica was getting married young, going to school full time all while planned her ...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week, Ashley and Chris dive into the topic surrounding taking money from family members to help pay for your wedding. Some couples worry that this means obligations come with dollars, which to some degree and with many families, that is exactly what it means. We give you a tactic so that you feel prepared when approaching these money conversations with family members or other loved ones who offer financial help. Join us while we dive into this conversation, and unearth potential solutions. ...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The premiere of our FIRST Interview with a REAL bride is finally here!! For the first half hour of this week's Mini Breakdown, we dive into 3 budget-related questions from our listeners. This Week's Q+A: How do I stick to the budget? I'm trying to find money for an open bar or can I be okay with guests reactions to a cash bar? Should I hire a videographer? In our second segment, we interview a past bride, Kaitlyn Cocks Dittman to dive deep into her planning decisions and mental health surroundin...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Ever find yourself believing that you and your partner are living two lives, completely separate from one another? You're not alone. Ashley and Chris dive into their own personal struggles with this, and what's helped them. This week, we discuss creating good boundaries in your relationship and how to incorporate finding your intimacy in your relationship, finding your way back to each other, and what having rituals can mean for growth in any relationship. SHOOTING THE SHIT: Ashley shares her de...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this week’s Mini Breakdown, we tackle questions that our listeners sent us that all have to do with bridal parties! Here are the questions we dive into in today's minisode 1. I'm concerned that my bridal party will cancel because of COVID 2.Should my bridal party get their hair and makeup done by professionals? 3. How do I un-ask someone to be a bridesmaid? 4.How do I deal with the stress of other people's opinions and how rude family members can be? Join us each Friday for another quick epis...
Feb 19, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 11
What do you do when you're getting unsolicited advice from bridesmaids... that maybe you don't want? Your mom wants you to get married somewhere you maybe don't want to. Your vision differs from your mother-in-law. You find yourself irritable with your fiance. All of these scenarios are a reality for many couples while they plan their wedding and this week, Ashley and Chris dive into the conversations surrounding how to say NO when you want to. Standing your ground while keeping strong and healt...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this week’s Mini Breakdown, we answer questions surrounding the topic of mental health. We feel so honored that our listeners would open up and share their struggles with us. We dive into the following questions in today's episode: 1. Help! The anxiety of planning is keeping me from joy and presence for today. 2. How do I not regret my wedding? (after it happens and it wasn't what I hoped it would be.) 3. I'm a bride who has had depression/anxiety for a long time. I need help looking for the ...
Feb 12, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 9
What do you do when your parents want to invite THEIR people to YOUR wedding? What about plus ones?! This week, Ashley and Chris dive into all things guest list. The common thread between everyone who responded to the IG poll was that the anxiety behind creating a guest list fell between two categories: internal anxieties and external anxieties. We give you actionable items to help you take control of the conversation! Freebie Download: Creating Your Guest List Draft to Be ahead of Hard Conversa...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this week’s Mini Breakdown, we answer questions on how to stay motivated while planning your wedding during a pandemic, our take on real flowers, and a little bit about having assigned seating! Join us each Friday for another quick episode of Mini Breakdown where we answer YOUR questions and in the future, interview real brides to help you with YOUR planning and perspective. Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridal...
Feb 05, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Ashley and Chris discuss all things related to choosing your wedding photographer. As wedding photographer's themselves, they have a unique perspective and give you a behind-the-curtain look into things to watch out for and what's likely the real aspects that are important to you. They dive into all things priorities, figuring out how much you "should" budget, why you should care about seeing full galleries and more! REFERENCED IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: PDF DOWNLOAD: CHOOSING THE RIGHT WEDDING PHO...
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week, Chris shares on Family of Origin with Ashley and how it's helped him understand and improve his relationship with his wife, Lara. This episode is intended to introduce what family of origin means, how your family of origin impacts your relationships, and how understanding your family of origin can potentially benefit your marriage. REFERENCED IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: PDF: for Family of Origin BOOK: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality *author writes from a religious perspective but there a...
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week, Ashley and Chris dive into their (least) favorite monster, the Comparison Trap. The Comparison Trap plagues us all throughout our lives, and comparison was intended, at the most basic level, to be a tool for us to continuously push ourselves to be better. However, in the age of social media, this took on a new form and became a mental health disaster. Throw in wedding planning into the mix and the beast takes over. In this episode, explore The Bridal Breakdown's signature method to ha...
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Planning your wedding isn't for the faint of heart in the first place. Add in planning during a global pandemic and multiply that feeling by 1000. It's not fun for you. This week, Ashley and Chris dive into a conversation surrounding this, mindset shifts, and pivoting expectations so you're happy with your wedding celebration's outcome. As wedding photographers, they've seen couples go through this first hand and share the way other couples have spun getting married in 2020 + 2021 to improve the...
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Did you grow up thinking planning your wedding was going to be the absolute best... just to realize that now that you're engaged, it's kind of the worst? If you're nodding your head yes, you're not alone. This week, Ashley and Chris dive into why wedding planning can be mentally taxing and what you can do about it to improve your mental health while actually having FUN being engaged to the love of your life. We'll discuss the idea behind how planning your wedding with intention will ground you t...
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 2
During this episode, Ashley and Chris unpack how they met, how The Bridal Breakdown got started, what kind of content you can expect to hear, how much planning has gone into launching this show, and the importance of self-awareness! You can expect to hear us hitting on the following topics during an episode: -Intentional Planning -Mental Health -Marriage -Relationships -Personal Development We are passionate about creating a community around these topics for brides and couples who are navigating...
Jan 25, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
