REBROADCAST: When your wedding planning just feels stressful, chaotic and like way too much work, it's time to focus on the FUN side of wedding planning. Tune in to hear 12 fun wedding planning tasks that you and your partner can do together! That's not to say your fiance(e) is off the hook for the not-so-fun side of wedding planning, but you can reel them in with these fun tasks first! This episode includes: 12 fun wedding planning tasks you two can do together, from cake tasting to practicing ...
Jul 08, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 66
REBROADCAST: Hiring friends to be your wedding vendors (or friendors) isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sure, they know you well and will probably do it for a discount, but that comes at a cost. Tune in as I share the dangers of hiring friends for professional jobs for your wedding, and some tips if you still want to hire a friend or if you need help turning one down. Happy wedding planning! In today's episode: 4 reasons why hiring your friends as vendors is a bad idea What happens if you're not ...
Jul 01, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 64
We're talking wedding gifts and sadly, not just the ones you are going to receive. This week's episode is all about the wedding gifts you have to give - specifically to your parents and your in-laws (or any other special parent-figures in your life). Rather than going with a generic Father of the Bride handkerchief on Etsy or stressing about what to get your stepmom for weeks, I'll give you nine options for wedding gifts that are parent-approved. These gifts are heartfelt, customizable and can w...
Jun 24, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 162
REBROADCAST: Planning a wedding is tough enough but now add in family dynamics? Yikes! What is the best way to involve your in-laws in your wedding planning? How do you work through differences and reach a compromise? When can you force your fiance to deal with it? Why is it easier to call your mom than your mother-in-law? Tune in and find out! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestio...
Jun 17, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 63
REBROADCAST: Turn down free money? Yeah, maybe. On today's episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm diving into 11 reasons why you should pay for your own wedding, even if it means turning down your parents' contribution. In case you're not totally convinced, I'm also sharing some budget wedding tips for how to compromise with your parents and work with them on planning your wedding budget. Money problems are the #1 cause of divorce so this is a must-listen episode! Have a wedd...
Jun 10, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 62
With more of the wedding industry being dominated by Gen Z, this millennial thought she'd weigh in on some Gen Z wedding trends. What is the younger generation into? Where do they stand on ceremony music, wedding parties, cakes and dress codes? And most importantly, what do I think of it all? Tune in to hear 16 things Gen Z love to see at weddings - and whether I agree or disagree with their takes. (I promise I only rant about social media once or twice.) Have a wedding planning question or epis...
Jun 03, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 161
REBROADCAST: So you're planning to go on a honeymoon...congrats! As a big travel lover, the honeymoon is one of (the most?) important part of my wedding planning. On today's episode I'm sharing 15 things you need to know before you book a honeymoon. Whether you love travel or have never been on a plane, you'll want to listen to this episode. There's a perfect honeymoon out there for every engaged couple! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill ou...
May 27, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Wedding planning is hard enough when you remember that you're combining two families, spending more money than you ever have and planning a once in a lifetime event that's supposed to perfectly sum up your entire relationship and personality. Now add onto that family drama! In today's episode, I'm replying to a listener, Jack, who wrote in with some tricky family dynamics that are at play at his wedding. How do you make it less obvious that you're closer to your in-laws than your parents? What d...
May 20, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 160
REBROADCAST: Uh oh! You made a decision about your wedding and now you've changed your mind. But it's too late! What do you do when you have wedding regrets? Wedding planning is a tough job and you're likely going to make a call now that you will regret by the time your wedding day rolls around. But hindsight is 20/20! Whether you decided to postpone, downsize or go virtual and now regret it, or you bought a dress or booked a venue that you now hate, here's how to deal with wedding regrets. Have...
May 13, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 60
There's a lot of wedding content out there about how to stay on budget for your wedding - how to save money, how to set your budget, how to be under budget, etc. But no one really talks about going over budget. What happens when you overspend and blow it? In this week's episode, I'm diving into the taboo reality that many couples find themselves in: spending more than their wedding budget allows. I'll talk about what this reality looks like, how you can try and fix it, and what you can do to avo...
May 06, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 159
REBROADCAST: The big wedding planning question: to DIY or not to DIY? We've been told that DIY projects are what makes a budget wedding and that if you want to save money and have a personalized day, you need to bust out the glue gun and get on Pinterest. But are DIY projects worth it? When is it a good time to DIY? And can you enlist your wedding party to help? Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or...
Apr 29, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 58
So you think you've found an amazing wedding vendor. You've been fawning over their social media pages for years and they just so happen to be available for your wedding date. You should just book, right? Well, maybe not. You want to make sure you're not missing any of these wedding vendor red flags before you sign on the dotted line or send over your deposit. Tune in to hear about 11 red flags that should send you screaming and running in the opposite direction of your vendors. Or maybe these r...
Apr 22, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 158
REBROADCAST: This episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast is all about that awkward conversation...when you have to tell someone they're not invited to your wedding. Listen in as we chat about who you need to have this conversation with, how to stick to your guns, and exactly what to say. Seriously, you can copy this word for word! If you have to tell someone they're not invited to your wedding, listen to this episode for a confidence boost and practical tips. Good luck! Have a we...
Apr 15, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 56
This week we're diving into three listener wedding planning questions tackling subjects like wedding weekends and what your guests expect, how to plan a reception when your partner hates the dance floor, and when is too late to ask someone to be in your bridal party - plus what to do if someone volunteers to be a bridesmaid (red flag alert!). Have a wedding planning question you want me to discuss on the podcast? Fill out this quick form: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77 You can also check ou...
Apr 08, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 157
REBROADCAST: Today's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast is all about wedding invitations. And because this isn't a podcast about etiquette or tradition, we're not going to go over how to formally invite people or how many inner envelopes you need to have. This episode is all about the point of invites, how to save money on your wedding invites and how to modernize them. Plus, the one traditional aspect I actually think is worth keeping! Have a wedding planning question or epi...
Apr 01, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 55
What happens when you want to elope and your partner wants a big wedding? Or when you've always dreamt of a destination wedding and your fiance prefers to keep things local? Or when your ideal budget is $100K and theirs is $5K? Compromising on a wedding is difficult, because the truth is you're two people with your own visions but you're only planning one wedding. In this week's episode, I'm going to talk through the important conversations you need to have before you start planning your wedding...
Mar 25, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 156
REBROADCAST: Sometimes wedding planning feels frivolous. Or silly. Or ridiculous. Or just unnecessary. Especially when something big and real and awful happens in our lives, it can be hard to muster the same enthusiasm for napkin colors or invitation font choices. So what do you do when you're dealing with something heavy in the middle of planning your wedding? Whether it's the death of a loved one or a lost job, it can be hard to keep going with your wedding plans when your life is shook up and...
Mar 18, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Looking to save money, time and stress? Aren't we all! This week I'm back with even more wedding details and extras that you can CUT from your budget. Not only will cutting these things help you save money, but they'll also save you all of the time and energy that would go into organizing them in the first place. From welcome drinks and after parties to second wedding outfits and activities for kids, let's get real about our wedding priorities and save you some $$! Have a wedding planning questi...
Mar 11, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 155
If you want to chop your wedding budget in half, you're going to need to make some drastic cuts. But what if you just want to save yourself a couple hundred or maybe even thousands of dollars? In part one of this series, I'm sharing 15 wedding details you can STOP spending time, energy and money on. These are often overlooked parts of a wedding that everyone just assumes they have to do. But the truth is, you don't! Your guests won't miss them and you sure as heck won't miss the time and money s...
Mar 04, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 154
REBROADCAST: If you're planning an unconventional or non-traditional wedding, sometimes you need to break the news to the people in your life ahead of time. How do you tell dad he won't be walking the bride down the aisle? How do you tell mom no one wants her hand-me-down veil? How do you let your best friend know you won't be having a bachelor party? Listen in for my tips on how to break the news of your unconventional wedding and how to stick to your guns and have the wedding you and your fian...
Feb 25, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 53
If you're newly engaged, it can be so easy to get swept up in the excitement as you share your news with all of your friends and family. But then all of a sudden, you realize you promised 10 people they can be in your wedding party! Only you have no idea when your wedding is, if you'll still be friends with these people by then or even if you want a wedding party at all... In this week's episode I'm talking all about exactly when and how to ask someone to be your bridesmaid, maid of honor, groom...
Feb 18, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 153
REBROADCAST: So what happens if you're a bride and you don't want your father to give you away? Do you have to have your dad walk you down the aisle and hand you to your groom? What if you're two brides or two grooms...then what do you do? Tune into this episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast to hear my reframe on the aisle walk and other options if the patriarchal idea of being "given away" just doesn't sit right with you. Plus, tips for how to break the news to your dad if he's...
Feb 11, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Once upon a time weddings were just ceremonies. Then came receptions. And now we've got welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, next day brunches and, of course, wedding after parties. If you're planning to host an after party - whether you want to keep the dance floor fun flowing or you want to change up the vibe and enjoy some casual drinks with friends - listen in for 12 mistakes you don't want to make. We're talking food, alcohol, entertainment, decor and more - plus the best timing and use of y...
Feb 04, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 152
REBROADCAST: On today's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm diving into nine common wedding regrets from real brides and grooms. Are these wedding regrets legit? If so, how do you avoid them? Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 31, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Good news, wedding planners! I used a new recording platform to record this episode and I think the audio is way better! Let me know what you think (contact form below) or if you have any other feedback for the show, episode suggestions, etc. In less happy news, today we've got a pretty tough topic: cold feet. What's the difference between normal pre-wedding nerves and jitters (aka cold feet) vs a more serious problem that could mean you need to call off your wedding and end your relationship? N...
Jan 28, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 151
REBROADCAST: I'm back with another wedding planning episode all about budget weddings. Specifically, can you plan a wedding with a budget of only $5000? Spoiler alert: YES, YOU CAN! In today's episode I'm walking you through my actual wedding plans and sharing the exact numbers of how much everything costs. A budget wedding is possible and doesn't have to be tacky or something you compromise on. You can still have a beautiful wedding day without spending more than $5000. Have a wedding planning ...
Jan 24, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Welcome to episode #150, wedding planners - we made it! It only took us 150 episodes to finally talk all about the wedding website. But we're here now, so let's do it. In this episode I'm sharing the things you actually need to have on your wedding website. What are the required elements and what do you guests actually need to know? I'm also sharing 5 optional extras you can add to your website plus 5 things you definitely want to avoid putting on there! Have a wedding planning question or episo...
Jan 21, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 150
REBROADCAST: So many engaged couples have had to deal with long engagements as their weddings get pushed out, postponed or downsized. Most couples are engaged for just 12-18 months but many couples are finding themselves engaged for 2, 3, 4 or even five years before their big wedding comes around! So how do you handle it? How do you survive a long engagement? Listen in for my tips about how to make progress with wedding planning without spending your entire engagement glued to Pinterest. Have a ...
Jan 17, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 45
If you're planning to have a wedding party (aka bridal party with bridesmaids, groomsmen, people of honor, etc.) at your wedding, you need to listen to this episode! Today I'm sharing some tough love and reminding you that as much as your wedding party members love you and want to help make your wedding awesome, there are certain things they should NOT have to do. Wear an itchy outfit? Nope! Give up all their free time and money for your wedding? Also nope! Tune in to hear what you should and sh...
Jan 14, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 149
REBROADCAST: If you just got engaged, congratulations! With the proposal behind you and wedding planning on the brain, you might be wondering how long this period should last. How long should couples be engaged before they get married? Listen in as I discuss the pros and cons of a long engagement and a short engagement, and reasons why you might pick each one. Does it matter if you want kids, plan to elope, have money saved up or have your heart set on a venue? What if you're planning a budget w...
Jan 10, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 43
