In today's episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm breaking down my actual wedding budget using the real numbers from my wedding! I'm sharing what I originally budgeted, how much I ended up spending, what I splurged on and where I saved, and how my numbers measure up to what wedding media tells us we "should" be spending. Whether you're planning a low budget wedding or something more luxurious, hearing the real numbers always helps. I think you'll find lots of money saving and...
Oct 27, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 85
We did it: WE'RE MARRIED! On today's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm sharing our complete wedding story - from wedding weekend events to ceremony details we loved and everything in between. I know this is a longer episode but I hope you don't mind me gushing all about our big day. And I hope your big day is just as magical! PS: Just because I'm married now doesn't mean the podcast is going anywhere. I've still got lots of great episodes to share with you! Hosted on Aca...
Oct 20, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 84
The wedding comparison game: A fun little game all engaged couples play when they compare their wedding to every wedding they attend or see on social media in the months leading up to their big day. Toxic thoughts include: "Why didn't we get the 3-foot high centerpieces? They look so good" and "Thank god we went for the chicken instead of this awful fish" and "A sparkler exit? Now I want one!" Whether your wedding "wins" or "loses" when you compare, it doesn't feel great. You're inviting in toxi...
Oct 13, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 83
This week on the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm back with 10 MORE wedding traditions you can skip. From parent/child dances to who pays for the wedding, this is a list of items that people are begging engaged folks to just retire already. I'll go through the list, give my take and hopefully give you something to think about. Do these traditions work for you? Will you be including them in your wedding? This is part 2 of last week's episode. If you missed last week's, be sure to head ...
Oct 06, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 82
What wedding traditions are people so over that they are begging you to skip them? Find out in today's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast! And find out whether I agree that these traditions should be skipped, plus some food for thought on whether you should skip them or include them. Based on: https://www.buzzfeed.com/asiawmclain/people-are-confessing-wedding-traditions-they-hate Stay tuned for part two next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 29, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Trying to make your wedding more feminist and inclusive? Tired of all this "man and wife" and "honor and obey" stuff? Refuse to wear a big white dress or call anyone your "bride tribe?" Then this episode is for you! And even if you are wearing white and changing your last name, there are still lots of things you can do to make your wedding more feminist and inclusive - which just means a more welcoming, equitable and loving environment for you, your spouse and all your loved ones! Hosted on Acas...
Sep 22, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Wedding planning ain't easy. If you haven't had to make a hard decision as an engaged person planning a wedding...it's coming! Whether it's cutting your guest list, going over budget, changing venues, firing vendors or dealing with changing pandemic restrictions, hard decisions have to be made. Tune into this week's episode to listen to the story of my latest hard decision (finding a new officiant and photographer 27 days before our wedding!!!) and the lessons you can take with you for your next...
Sep 15, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 79
After months (or years!) of planning, you've finally made it. Today is your wedding day! If today is your wedding day, start the day off with this 12 minute episode that will get you in the perfect mindset for your big day ahead. Deep breath. You've made it. And you only have one job today: get married. As long as you do that, your day was a success! With this episode, I want you to be as present as possible for every moment of your big day. Happy wedding day! PS: Even if you're not getting marr...
Sep 08, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 78
On today's episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast we're diving into live streaming! Even if you're not getting married in pandemic times, you may want to consider a live stream. It's a great way to connect with guests all around the world. We're chatting about: Why you might want to live stream your wedding Free VS professional live stream options 3 big mistakes you don't want to make (that I've seen as a virtual guest!) How to share your virtual wedding with your guests Our DIY ...
Sep 01, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 77
We've talked budget saving tips on the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast before but today we're getting DRASTIC about it. If you want to have the ultimate budget wedding, tune in for these tips that are sure to save you a lot of money, but aren't for the faint of heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 18, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Whether you call it a bachelorette, a hen do or a stagette - or you're having a bachelor party, stag night or buck and doe - I think it's time we admit that these pre-wedding parties have gotten out of control. Remember when we used to just go out for drinks and dancing with our best friends? Now it's a week off work, flights to Mexico, five-star villas, all new outfits and more. These parties have become A LOT. While I'm all for having fun with friends, we need to reassess why we have these par...
Aug 11, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Don't worry - I'm not going all woo-woo on you. Today's episode of TUWPP is all about wedding planning mantras. These are the things you should keep in mind while planning a wedding to help you focus on your goals, prioritize your marriage and ensure your planning aligns with your values. It's not all tablecloths and taffeta! Sometimes it's important to zoom out and focus on the aspects of a wedding and marriage that are most important to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Aug 04, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 73
AKA: How to actually spend time with your spouse on your wedding day! So many newlyweds say they barely got to see their spouse on their wedding day because they were too busy talking to the caterer, catching up with relatives, or getting ready with the wedding party. So I've found 10 moments throughout the wedding day for you and your spouse to actually spend some time together and celebrate your marriage, just the two of you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 28, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Back in episode 50 I shared 9 common wedding planning regrets and how to avoid them. So for episode 70, I'm back with 11 more regrets you should watch out for on your wedding day. We're covering everything from long reception lines and uncomfortable heels to DJs who don't have your song and bad photographers. Tune in to make sure you avoid these wedding planning regrets! Based on this article: https://www.buzzfeed.com/lizmrichardson/wedding-day-regrets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Jul 14, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Back with part two of your wedding planning checklist and timeline. We're picking up where we left off with everything you're "supposed" to do from six months until the day of your wedding. Along the way I'm offering my advice and perspective, as well as where I'm at with my wedding planning so you can feel better about yours! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 07, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Welcome to your wedding planning checklist and timeline! On today's episode I'm taking you through what a typical wedding planning checklist and timeline says you should be doing, from 12 to 6 months out from your wedding. Along the way I'll let you know where I'm at with my planning and whether or not I think the regular wedding media has this checklist right or wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 68
This episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast is all about VOWS! From how to decide if you want to write your own to how to write them and delivery on the big day, this episode is going to cover it all. Grab your fiance or fiancee and listen up before you start writing your own wedding vows! In this episode: How to decide whether you want personal vows or traditional vows Combo vows! Perfect for those who want vows that are personalized but not written from scratch When to write yo...
Jun 23, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Have you watched the latest wedding show on Netflix, Marriage or Mortgage? If so, you're going to want to tune in while I dish about the show - my overall thoughts on the premise, whether each couple made the right decision, and where the couples are now! I start off with a spoiler-free discussion of the show so if you're not sure if you want to watch, tune into this episode to get a little taste. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 28, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Trying to plan a wedding during a pandemic is no joke. But with restrictions changing almost daily, when do you decide to pull the plug? When do you make a call on whether your wedding is going forward as is? When do you decide to elope, downsize, postpone or change vendors? Tune into this episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 57
This week's episode is a mini update on my own wedding planning: We set the date! I'm sharing where we're at with our wedding plans, when our wedding is (fingers crossed!) going to take place and how setting the date has totally reignited my wedding planning excitement. I hope you have something exciting to celebrate in your wedding planning this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 03, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Not technically a wedding planning episode but definitely a topic many engaged couples find themselves talking about: BABIES! Do you have baby fever? Are you thinking about start a family? Where do babies fit into your timeline? Has covid messed everything up? In this episode, I'm sharing all about my baby fever journey and where I'm at. Hopefully you can relate and not feel so alone the next time you tear up seeing a cute kid in a stroller! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Feb 10, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 48
By this point in the pandemic, you probably have heard of Zoom weddings - or virtual weddings. You may have even attended one or two (or seven!). But is a live stream wedding right for you? Tune in as I go over the pros and cons of holding your own Zoom wedding and whether or not virtual weddings are here to stay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 27, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 46
2020 has been the year of postponed weddings, downsized wedding, intimate weddings and elopements. A lot of couples who are choosing to elope this year are planning to host a wedding reception in 2021 or 2022. But do you have to? If you get married now do you have to plan a big party later? Especially if you're planning a budget wedding, is it mandatory to host a big reception? Tune in to this minisode to find out why receptions are NOT mandatory, why you might want to delay booking your recepti...
Dec 14, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Are you planning a surprise wedding, a secret wedding or an elopement? Awesome! There are so many good reasons to get married in secret, elope or surprise your guests. But who should you tell about your wedding plans ahead of time? Who should be let in on the secret? When do you tell your guests and what do you actually tell them? Tune into this episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 05, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 34
For episode 30 I'm back with another edition of Wedding Planning Q&A. In this one, I'm answering questions about videography, MCs, wedding budgets, uninviting guests from your wedding, wedding photography and wedding themes. Listen in to get the answers engaged people are needing for their wedding planning dilemmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 30
How do you actually plan a honeymoon (or a minimoon) in the middle of a global pandemic? And how do you do it when all of your time and money are going into wedding planning? As a travel expert, I am so excited to share my tips with you about how to book, when to book, the type of trips to go on and how to plan the perfect honeymoon for you and your fiance/fiancee/fiancx! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 27
If you decide to have a micro wedding, a surprise wedding, a secret wedding or an elopement, how do you actually share the news of your marriage? What if people get mad at you? Or what if someone lets it slip on Facebook first? Tune in for my advice, especially if you are planning to have a small wedding now and a big reception later! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 08, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 26
I'm saying what we're all thinking: trying to plan a wedding during the coronavirus pandemic really sucks! Listen in if you need someone to commiserate and vent alongside you. This is for all of the brides, grooms and engaged couples going through it and trying to find a way to plan a wedding in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 23
With the way 2020 is treating us, many engaged couples are starting to think, "Should we just give up on wedding planning and elope?" Elopements (or micro weddings or minimonies) are a great option. But are they right for you and your fiance? Maybe! Listen in to today's episode to find out why you should elope, why you should not, what it means for your wedding budget, elopements in the time of covid, and the bottom line on doing things your own way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Oct 27, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 22
On this episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm answering some top wedding planning questions that many engaged couples find themselves baffled by. Tune in to hear all about save the dates, open bars, uneven wedding parties and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 20
