Comparison is a mental health monster we can find ourselves having to face every single day during the wedding planning process. Not only do we wrestle with it when we attend our friends and loved ones weddings, but it can show up anytime we are scrolling through social media! In today's episode, Ashley and Chris talk about comparison and how to defeat it in our lives! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown...
Aug 02, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Have you ever wondered why it takes so long to get your wedding photos back? Does it REALLY take 6-8 weeks? In today's episode, Ashley and Chris talk all things editing and break down why it takes the time it takes to deliver a wedding gallery. 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.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto/ 📸 https://www.instagra...
Jul 30, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 57
We get it, wedding planning sucks. Nobody tells you that the best part is getting engaged and that after that until the wedding day....the stress piles on. It isnt this way for everyone, some people really do love wedding planning, but this wedding is for everyone who HATES IT! Consider this episode your vent sesh! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown Instagram: 🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreak...
Jul 26, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 56
This isn't the conversation anyone wants to hear or have, but we felt it would be a disservice to not have it. With Delta variant Covid cases on the rise in America, it is not outside of the realm of possibilities for stricter mandates and restrictions to be put into effect. We all remember the huge deal that this was for many people, couples planning their weddings included. In today's episode, our goal is simply to put this on your radar and hopefully talk about this topic in a way that doesn'...
Jul 23, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 55
You have heard tiny bits about Ashley and Justin's wedding day, but they are bringing you ALL the details about their intention-filled wedding day in today's episode! 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.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto/ 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chriscernaphotography/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreak...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 54
On today's episode, Ashley and Justin (Ashley's husband) break down everything that you need to know about first looks! If you and your partner have been on the fence about whether or not you should have one, this is a MUST LISTEN episode for you! 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.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto/ 📸 https://www.insta...
Jul 17, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 53
It's one of the first questions that couples ask themselves when they begin wedding planning...."Should I have an indoor or outdoor wedding?". It's no surprise that each scenario has its own set of pros and cons and you better believe that Ashley and Chris are coming at you with all of them in this episode! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown Instagram: 🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown/ 📸...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Does your fiancé have more hobbies than you do? Why is it so easy for most men to have multiple hobbies while most women struggle to find one? In today's episode Ashley and Chris talk about why they believe it is easier for men to find hobbies than women. They also discuss a few practical ways to discover hobbies for yourself and more importantly, why you NEED them! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown In...
Jul 09, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 51
We all know that planning a wedding can be stressful and that our emotions can be unpredictable throughout the entire process, however, most people are not prepared for the emotional roller coaster that happens the week of your wedding! There are bound to be blow-ups, breakdowns, second-guessing of decisions, and so much more. In this episode, Ashley and Chris will help you become aware of what you can expect the week of your wedding with your emotions! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.f...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 50
The color palette that you choose for your wedding day is an important part of visually setting the stage for the environment on your big day! They ultimately help you express your style and taste and add a huge dose of personality to the wedding day. Planning Brides can spend HOURS trying to find the perfect colors that fit the vision they have in their minds and this can be a stressful choice for many to commit to. In today's episode, Ashley and Chris have a conversation surrounding a few pote...
Jul 02, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Many of us live our lives in a constant state of busyness and chaos. We long for change and desire a less busy life, but why does it seem so unatainable? On today's episode, Ashley and Chris talk to Makenzie Kriss. Makenzie left her job in the corporate world to pursue a full time career as a wedding photographer, but also to pursue the life she wanted to live...a life with margin. Margin is what so many of us are missing in our lives. Get ready for the feel goods because this episode is bringin...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Today Chris is joined by his wife Lara to tackle some Q&A questions! 1.) How the heck do I approach wedding registry? 2.)What little details are often overlooked/forgotten about in the wedding planning process? 3.)My fiancé’ and I are arguing a ton and our relationship is not in a good place. I’m considering postponing or even canceling, what advice do you have for me? Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreak...
Jun 25, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 47
We've all attended a wedding where the reception moved at a snail's pace and the order of events just didn't make sense. The couple hoped to have a jam-packed dance floor but it never seemed like the night picked up the right momentum. What happened? What went wrong? Chances are the pacing of the night was off and with a little planning, you can make sure this doesn't happen on your big day! In today's episode, Ashley and Chris share tips to help you plan the right pace for your reception to get...
Jun 18, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 45
If you are planning a wedding, chances are you have asked yourself if hiring a wedding videographer is worth it. I mean, c'mon, they charge an arm an a leg! Most people WANT to have their wedding day documented on video but get hung up on the price tag and fitting this service into their budget. On today's show Ashley and Chris chat with Nick and Jenn Miller of Wild Oak Films about all thing wedding video! Get ready,this interviews is LOADED with practical tips! Follow WIld Oak Films: https://wi...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Have you ever wondered how people get those AMAZING sparkler exit photos? There is more that goes into capturing this exciting moment than you may realize and SPOILER ALER, the success of your sparkler exit will be tied to the preparation you do beforehand! Ashley and Chris dive into tips and tricks to executing a memorable sparkler exit! Buy These Wedding Sparklers: https://weddingdaysparklers.com/20-inch-wedding-sparklers/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown Join our Facebook Co...
Jun 12, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 43
If you have spent any amount of time wedding planning, chances are you have felt the feeling of being overwhelmed creep up on you. You have family members and friends sharing their opinions with you. Every day brings new choices to be made, which can lead to decision fatigue. What about all of the "shoulds" and "what ifs" that bombard you? What's a planning bride to do?!?! In today's episode, Ashley and Chris welcome Greta Strickland, the Kansas City therapist, to the show to tackle the topic of...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In today's episode, Ashley and Chris talk all things wedding party and share some tips for you to consider before asking someone to stand at your side on your big day! 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.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto/ 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chriscernaphotography/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBrea...
Jun 04, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Today's episode is jammed pack with two topics that Ashley and Chris can talk ALL DAY about. 1.) Intentional Wedding Planning and 2.) Tips for communicating better with your partner! They are joined by local wedding photographers Tim and Lizzy Davis to unpack their wedding that was loaded with intention! Not only did they plan a bomb-ass wedding, but they also put in the intentional time to level up their communication with one another. They get open and honest with past mistakes in previous mar...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Let's be honest, marriage is FREAKING HARD! There is so much work that goes into prepping to celebrate your marriage with a wedding that it can be easy to neglect your actual relationship. What happens when you and your partner are in the thick of life and trying to navigate the new land that is marriage? The first year of marriage is not easy, no matter how long you have been together. In today's episode, Ashley and Chris have an honest conversation about how tough marriage is and dive into som...
May 28, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Let's be honest. The vast majority of people STRUGGLE with continuing to date their partner after they get married. Chances are, if you have been dating for a significant amount of time, you probably understand this struggle as well! Life happens, busyness becomes the norm, and all of a sudden you can find yourself barely connecting in meaningful ways with the person that you love! Today, Ashley and Chris talk to Cameron and Danielle Philgreen about practical ways to THRIVE in your marriage. The...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In the first half of today's episode, Chris and Ashley shoot the shit about creepy guys hitting on women and making them feel uncomfortable. Get excited, Chris has a cringy story to share where he witnessed a guy hitting on a girl in the gym sauna! In the second half of today's episode, Ashley and Chris talk about brides regretting not spending more time with their mothers on their wedding day. Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 Tik-Tok https://www.tikt...
May 21, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 37
You know we are ALL about planning weddings with intention and this is the perfect interview to showcase that! Ashley and Chris are joined by Shelby Laine to break down her EXTREMELY unique wedding day. Shelby wanted to plan a wedding that was representative of who she is, in order to pull this off she kicked Pintrest to the curb and tossed all of her favorite things in a blender to achieve the wedding vibe she was after! During her interview, we chat about how she mended relationships in her fa...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 36
It seems like every week the idea of having a "wedding why" gets brought up in the show. Although Ashley and Chris covered the importance of a wedding why in ep 2. "Wedding Planning Freaking Sucks", they realized that they didn't do an in-depth dive into HOW to plan out your wedding why. Get ready, because today's episode is ALL about your wedding why! Download: Wedding With Intention by Karen Hopkins (Google Drive Link) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uPB6JU7HRk8wYHYW8fJqE2O1VDCByOYr Jo...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Everyone has their finger crossed for perfect weather on their wedding day. Ideally, it would be sunny, with 0 humidity, a light breeze, and the day would end with a GORGEOUS sunset. Unfortunately, we all know that not every wedding day has perfect weather. On wedding week all eyes are on the weather forecast and anxiety may even start to set in. On today's episode, Ashley and Chris talk about less than ideal weather scenarios on the wedding day. SPOILER ALERT: This one will leave you feeling le...
May 07, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 34
What happens when you have a specific image in your head about how your wedding day was going to look and feel, but things play out totally different than you imagined. Typically disappointment, regret, and maybe even anger set in. This is where the expectations we didn't know we had collide with the reality of what the wedding day ended up being. In this episode, Ashley and Chris dive into discussions surrounding MANY different expectations that couples might have about their wedding day and pu...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 33
At the beginning of this episode, Ashley talks about her and her business partner's choice to switch CAMERA BRANDS! Making this upgrade is a huge decision and she shares why exactly they are making this shift. Bye, bye, Fuji...HELLO CANON! Chris shares some recent A-Ha moments that he has had about himself. Spoiler alert, they involve Chris having a lack of discipline. He shares why this is such a pivotal moment in his thought processes shifting and how doing things that you don't want to do are...
Apr 30, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Chris recently took an online test that is causing him to have lots of "a-ha" moments. Obviously, Chris sent it to Ashley so that she could take it and the two discuss their results. This online test is called The Kairos Survey and it is the industry’s most advanced assessment with the purpose of identifying your cognitive preferences. Each of us has a first response to what's coming to us from the universe. A catch of what’s there. What’s fascinating is each one of us has a different set of res...
Apr 23, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Creating a wedding day timeline can be an extremely overwhelming task for couples. How are you supposed to know how long everything will take? What if your photographer is faster or slower than the Pinterest timeline you found is? Do we need 10,8, or 6 hours of wedding day coverage? Ashley and Chris got you covered! In this episode, they share all of their insider photographer knowledge with you to bring you tips and tricks that will help you think through your wedding day timeline! Join our Fac...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Big Announcements Today! Chris and Ashley discuss how the podcast is going to evolve with new episode formats for the Monday and Friday Episodes. They also share that they have created an online community for listeners on Facebook! Join this community by clicking this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 Wedding Breakdown Today Jordan Burgardt breaks down her wedding day with Chris and Ashley. Early on in the wedding planning process Jordan decided that her mantra was going to ...
Apr 16, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 28
