When you first get engaged, excitement is in no shortage! Every decision is exciting and the whole wedding planning process is actually fun! Somewhere along the way, the fun fades and dread begins to set in. BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY! Wedding planning can and should be fun! In today's episode, we are bringing you a concept that you can implement today to begin to make wedding planning fun again! Newly engaged? Here are 3 episodes you’ll benefit from today! You’re Engaged! Now What?: htt...
Feb 18, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 5
If you have ever found yourself exhausted and unable to make 1 more decision.....you probably have a case of decision fatigue going on. When you find yourself in this state, it's almost impossible to continue to move forward and plan for a day that you were so excited about at the beginning of this process. In this episode, we are adding a tool to your wedding planning toolbox and providing you with 3 solutions to combat decision fatigue! Let's get intentional af! Newly engaged? Here are 3 episo...
Feb 11, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3
No one tells you just how anxiety-filled the process of creating your guest list can be when you first get engaged! There is so much to consider. Are we inviting co-workers? How about aunt carol and uncle joe? (we don't even like them). Are we giving people plus ones? What about our new friends the smiths? We have only known them a month though.....UGH! The pressure can feel overwhelming at times! It tends to build even more when your mom and dad are on your back about who to invite as well. In ...
Feb 11, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Most couples choose to have a wedding party made up of their family members and closest friends. But just because most people do it...doesn't mean its the best choice for everyone. Is this the best choice for you? What if your wedding day would actually be way more enjoyable if you didn't have a wedding party at your side?What if your favorite people still attended your wedding day and played a different role in your day? You might find that your wedding day and all of the planning leading up to...
Feb 04, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The podcast is OFFICIALLY back for season 2!!! This season is full of new changes! One of the biggest changes is that there is now Patreon that is full of perks for listeners who want to support the show! The link to join is below. Patreon: www.patreon.com/thebridalbreakdown In this episode, Ashley and Chris give some personal updates about what they have been up to over the past two months and how they are doing. SPOILER ALERT: they are both better than they have been in a long time! You can al...
Jan 28, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 1
On your wedding day, there are likely going to be little things that come up and attempt to steal your joy! In this episode, we are going to talk about very common situations that we see play out in most weddings. You likely can't do anything to change what's happening, all you can do is shake it off! Feedback Form: https://7fefttp6hpl.typeform.com/to/foTTvXZo Articles Referenced https://www.southernliving.com/weddings/wedding-trends-2022 https://www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-planning/organising-and...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 83
We are back at it bringing you 7 wedding trends that are expected to be BIG in 2022! Our hope is that you will be inspired by the trends and put your own spin on some of them for your big day. Feedback Form: https://7fefttp6hpl.typeform.com/to/foTTvXZo Articles Referenced https://www.southernliving.com/weddings/wedding-trends-2022 https://www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-planning/organising-and-planning/2022-wedding-trends/ Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 T...
Nov 19, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 82
On today's episode, Chris and Ashley do a wedding breakdown with long time listener Emily Holtmeyer! Emily planned a backyard wedding reception 2 weeks before they said I do at their destination wedding in Mexico. She shares how they pulled off a wedding reception that felt like a BBQ with friends and tons of destination wedding planning tips! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown Instagram: 🎙 https://www...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 81
On Today's Episode, Ashley and Chris interview Lena Marti of Fitbride, a company dedicated to helping brides look & feel their best on their wedding day! Lena helps women transform their mindset & bodies through behavioral coaching. In today's episode, Chris, Ashley and Lena talk about the struggles brides face when it comes to how they feel about their bodies and how closely their mindsets affects their ability to make changes in their lives. Follow Lena Online: https://www.fitbridenyc....
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Surprise! Another bonus episode this week! Our last horror stories episode ran long so we decided to cut it into 2 episodes. This episode features RL horror stories from wedding vendors! 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.c...
Nov 01, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Happy spooky season! What better way to celebrate this time of year than with real-life wedding horror stories! Ashley and Chris bring the drama and jaw drops in this episode, from a best man stripping naked to doing cocaine in the limo...here are your RL wedding horror stories! 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/kay...
Oct 29, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Ashley's back and we are doing a quick bonus episode with some life updates from Ashley. 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/TheBridalBreakdown Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com...
Oct 27, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 77
People-pleasing is a place that some people can find themselves in while they are on their wedding planning journey and it is so draining! It can be hard for couples who wrestle with people-pleasing to put their thoughts and desires first. In today's episode Chris and Lara breakdown what people-pleasing is, examples of how it shows up on your wedding day, and how to defeat it! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalb...
Oct 15, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 76
We've all heard wedding horror stories that have left us crossing our fingers and praying that we do not become one. Is hoping that we do not fall victim to becoming a horror story the best we can do though? In Toay's show, Chris and Alex Bowman ( of alexbo.photo) talk about 4 ways that you can avoid becoming a wedding horror story! Follow Alex On Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/alexbo.photo/ https://alexbophoto.co/ Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/38473231220...
Oct 08, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 75
On todays episode we welcome back Dani and Cam Philgreen to the podcast to talk about an AMAZING resource they have created for couples, Date Night Volume ll! Dani and Cam share the importance of date nights and breakdown why this resource can be a game changer for couple.This magazine has a mix of conversation prompts and fun date ideas for how you can spend time creating new memories together. Listeners, you DO NOT want to miss out on snagging this for you and your partner. Pre-order today! Pr...
Oct 01, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Chris is flying solo in today's episode! Have you ever thought about what your life is going to look like after your wedding day. Couples spend so much time in planning mode that they often neglect their health, friendships, goals and so much more! In today's episode Chris is going to motivate you to think about your life after the wedding and give you some practical steps to take to live the life that you want to live with your partner! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/grou...
Sep 27, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Have you found yourself wondeinf if you need to hire a second shooter? Are they really neccessary? Is it over kill to have 2 photographers? In today's episode Chris and Lara will be talking about second shooters and if hiring one for your wedding is worth it. Spoiler alert.... THEY ARE! You can expect to hear 5 resons why hiring a second shooter is worth the price and 3 instances when you would be ok going with one photographer. Crunch Wrap Supreme Recipe: Click Here! Join our Facebook Community...
Sep 24, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 72
On today's episode, Chris and Lara do a wedding breakdown on their wedding that happened back in September of 2013. While so much has changed in the wedding industry since then, the theme of doing what is expected for a wedding was still strong back then as well. 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 📸 htt...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Has anyone ever thought about why we do a grand entrance? It's an oppurtunity to give the people who are attending your wedding a chance to get to know the people that are standing at your side....BUT does a silly dance move really help people get to know your best riends? Let's be honest, most of your wedding party will feel pretty awkward going into the grand entrances because of the pressure to do some thing "cool" or memorable. Lets take the pressure off and get intentional! In today's episo...
Sep 17, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Your wedding day will fly by in the blink of an eye. If your timeline doesnt give you down time, you might be in danger of not even being able to expierence your emotions. This episode is a GAME CHANGER for the wedding industry and every person planning a wedding should consider implementing what is talked about in today's episode. We welcome Ashley Knolla (Ashley Akins buisness partner) to the podcast to caht about this topic!
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 69
What would your wedding planning process look like if you could cut your budget down by 40%-50% of what your total budget is now? In today's episode, Ashley and Chris are going to share 2 HUGE budget saving tips that you can implement to save mone early on in your wedding planning. 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/...
Sep 10, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 68
What happens when wedding plans go off the rails? Couples are usually filled with sadness from unmet expectations and boundaries that have not been established. In today's episode, Ashley and Chris welcome back wedding planner Faith Moore to chat about the importance of setting boundaries with your vendors, within yourself, and with your inner circle. Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 Follow Faith At: https://www.instagram.com/bel_amour_events/ https:/...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Let's be honest, we all love to save money and get the most bang for our bucks! It is so easy to find yourself over budget during the wedding planning process. Instead of scraping a part of your wedding that you truly want, take our advice with these 3 tips that will save you money! Silk Floral Company: https://www.somethingborrowedblooms.com/ Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown Instagram: 🎙 https://www...
Sep 03, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Today we are going to be chatting about an article from Brides.com that highlights 19 wedding rising wedding trends that people are loving! You can read the full article here: https://www.brides.com/editor-favorite-wedding-trends... Custom Can Company: https://www.instagram.com/eliqs/?hl=en 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.inst...
Aug 30, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Weddings are full of traditions that many people do, but few know why they are actually doing them or that they dont have to do them. In today's episode, Ashley and Chris break down some super interesting statistics that their friend recently gathered about what wedding traditions people are doing and why they are doing them. Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999 Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown Instagram: 🎙 https://www.instagram.com/the...
Aug 27, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 64
You've been waiting for your fiance' to propose for awhile and it has finally happened! After the excitement passes you are left asking yourself "Now what?! Whats the first thing I should do?". We got you covered in this episode with the first 4 things you should do! 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/ ...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 63
We have had TONS of requests for some unique wedding ideas. We hope you enjoy this light hearted episode as you head into your weekend. Ashleys Guest Book Alternative: https://www.fetefone.com/ 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....
Aug 20, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 62
A wedding day is full of unexpected moments that have the potential to send your emotions on a roller coaster. Most times couples are able to bounce back and set their minds on what truly matters on their wedding day. Other times, they lose sight of what truly matters and allow themselves to put on wedding blinders and fixate on the unexpected moment. In this episode, Ashley and Chris share stories of times that they have seen this happen and provide a solution to help you make sure you don't sp...
Aug 16, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Ok ok ok, maybe that title was a little click baitey, but there is a real tension that exists between DJs and Photographers. A lot of these tensions exist because some photographers stay gone WAY longer than they should for sunset photos and throw off the reception. In today's episode, Ashley and Chris talk about this tension!
Aug 13, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Ashley is rolling solo in today's episode and she is doing a thought dump on wedding trends and how they have the potential to steal your joy on the wedding 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/TheBridalBreakdown...
Aug 06, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 59
