Are post-wedding celebrations mandatory? Do you have to host brunch the next morning, open up your gifts in front of everyone or invite your guests to a bunch of wedding weekend activities? Since when did weddings become full-on multi-day events? In this episode, I'm talking all about post-wedding celebrations and how to handle them whether you want to have them, don't want to or are feeling forced to! (Quick note: It seems like my audio for this episode is a lot quieter than normal. Sorry! The ...
Jan 16, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Happy new year and welcome 2024 couples! Are you considering hosting your wedding reception at a restaurant? Then this is the episode for you! A restaurant wedding reception is a great way to (possibly) save some money, embrace your inner foodie and get away from a boring wedding hall or hotel ballroom reception. Tune in and learn why a restaurant reception may be right for you and what to consider before you host your wedding at a restaurant. Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Le...
Jan 02, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 115
In today's episode I'm going through 11 questions all about kids that you and your partner should discuss before you get married. Most of us have asked or been asked the "do you want kids?" question but there's so much more for you and your fiance(e) to talk about. Based on this article: https://www.thrivecouplescoaching.com/blog/questions-about-kids-before-you-get-married *** Heads up: The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast is moving to a bi-weekly schedule. Look out for a new episode in t...
Dec 19, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Are you planning a wedding after party? A way to keep the party going after your reception? Then this is the episode for you! Even if you're not sure if you want to host an after party (because they are not mandatory!) this episode will give you some great ideas about how to save money on your after party and keep it more casual, if that's more your vibe. Or if you want to go all out, I've got tips for that too! I want this wedding planning podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things y...
Dec 05, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 113
After missing last week I'm back with another episode inspired by a listener who asked how to delegate, assign and get people to help you with the wedding planning tasks you actually need help with. As soon as you're engaged and planning a wedding, everyone wants to help! But do they really want to? Tune in, because you might find my answer a little controversial! I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what you want to hear! Fill out thi...
Nov 28, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 112
In today's wedding planning podcast episode we're talking all about mixed gender wedding parties! In the year of 2023, why do we still feel forced to split wedding parties by gender? Say goodbye to only female bridesmaids and only male groomsmen and hello to your wedding crew of best people, regardless of their gender! I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode...
Nov 14, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 111
When it comes to wedding showers, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, bachelor parties, hen do's, stag do's and any other pre-wedding events, it can be natural to have a lot of questions. Who is responsible for planning this thing? Who pays? Who gets invited? Should you be expecting gifts? And what happens if your wedding is only a few months away and no one has brought up the shower or bach yet? Tune into today's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast for a crash course on all...
Nov 07, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 110
In today's episode I'm answering your wedding planning questions! Want to get your q in for the next Q&A show? Fill out my form below! In this Q&A we tackle post-covid weddings, how to find readings, wedding buffets and what to do at your reception if you don't have a dance floor. *** I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms...
Oct 31, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 109
What do your wedding guests actually care about at your ceremony and reception? What do they notice and what do they ignore? What's worth it and what's not? Let's talk about weddings from a guest's perspective! After having attended a wedding a couple of weeks ago, I'm sharing everything I picked up as a guest so you can apply these lessons to your own wedding planning. From personal vows and speeches to a shockingly empty dance floor, here's how to keep your guests - and yourselves - happy on y...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 108
They say your wedding night is supposed to be the most romantic night of your life. But spoiler alert: It's usually not! So many couples feel the pressure and expectation to start their marriage off with a bang and have the most intimate wedding night ever. But the truth is that rarely happens and that kind of pressure can actually make your wedding night, wedding planning and intimate life so much worse. In this episode I'm sharing my tips for how to get rid of the pressure and anxiety of weddi...
Oct 17, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 107
What do couples get wrong when wedding planning? What mistakes do brides and grooms make that end up costing them lots of time, money and even their relationships? Listen in as I share 6 things that couples do wrong, how you can avoid these mistakes, and an epic rant about centrepieces (sorry not sorry). I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: h...
Oct 10, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 106
In this extra long episode I'm breaking down absolutely everything you need to know about wedding speeches. I'm covering when speeches should happen and in what order, who should speak, what speakers should and SHOULD NOT say, tips for speakers who are anxious, and what the couple should include in their speech. If you're having anyone speak at your wedding or give a wedding toast, you're going to want to listen to this episode (and send it to them!). I want this podcast to be useful to you and ...
Oct 03, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 105
A big trend these days seems to be saving your personal wedding vows and reading them to your partner in private, rather than at your ceremony. But is that the right call? In this episode I chat through the pros and cons of exchanging vows in front of your guests or on your own, and compromises so you can get the best of both worlds! I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback...
Sep 26, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Today is my two year wedding anniversary (yay!). In honor of two years of marriage, I'm reflecting on my wedding day. What do I remember about it two years later? What still matters? What were the right choices and what do I regret? If you're in the thick of wedding planning, it might be helpful to know that the huge thing you're stressing about actually won't matter a few years down the line. I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what ...
Sep 19, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 103
On this week's episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast we're tackling 2023 wedding trends! Which of the predicted trends are we actually seeing in 2023 weddings and, more importantly, which ones do we actually like? I'm sharing 9 trends I dislike and 4 that I actually love. But as always, forget the trends and do what you want to do for your own wedding day! I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what you want to hear! Fil...
Sep 12, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 102
After an 18 month hiatus the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast is back! I am so excited to be recording new episodes of the podcast and to dive into all things elopements, weddings, marriage and more with you. Listen in for a quick refresher on who I am and what the game plan is for the podcast moving forward. I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode su...
Sep 12, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Can you believe it? We've made it to 100 episodes of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast! Thank you so much for being on this engagement and wedding journey with me for the last 1.5 years. Tune into today's special episode for an important announcement about where this podcast is going and what's coming up next. Check out my new podcast: "Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy & Realistic Motherhood" Available now in your podcast feed with new episodes dropping every We...
Feb 09, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 100
When it comes to wedding planning, there are a lot of decisions that you and your fiance will have to make as soon as you get engaged. But with those decisions comes a lot of opinions...and expectations...and judgment...from your family, your friends, society and even yourselves! On today's episode, I'm diving into five big wedding planning choices you will be making and how to not feel guilty about choosing what's right for you and your spouse-to-be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Feb 02, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Heads up: This is going to be a bit of a controversial episode! In this one, I'm coming for your koozies, your engraved tumblers and your custom, matching robes. IMHO a lot of traditional wedding party gifts are trash and as the incredible bride or groom that you are, I know you can do better. Give your closest loved ones something they actually want and take the stress out of this part of wedding planning! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 26, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Money is one of the biggest things couples fight over...both during wedding planning and marriage. And it's also the number one cause of divorce! Figuring out how you and your partner want to manage your money together and sort out your personal finances is so important. Tune in to hear my tips for the first money conversation you should have, the things to consider when deciding how to split your money, and why you need to have a monthly money meeting! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Jan 19, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 97
While I loved my wedding day, mistakes were definitely made in the planning process! Learn from my wedding planning mistakes so you can avoid them on your wedding day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 12, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 96
It's so easy to spend your entire wedding day in your head. After months and months of wedding planning, you may be too busy worrying about the reception or regretting your outfit choice to remember to stay present. But you want to be in the moment on your wedding day! Tune into this episode to hear my top tips for staying present and grounded on your wedding day so you don't miss a special moment! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 05, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Tired of the same old bridal showers? Don't know what the point of an engagement party is? Definitely don't want to go to Vegas for your bachelorette? Not sure you need a rehearsal dinner? Then you're in the right place! Today's episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast is all about flipping all of your pre-wedding events on their heads. Throw out tradition, think creatively and host events that really feel like you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 29, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Is your partner dragging their feet when it comes to wedding planning? Has your fiance barely lifted a finger while you've been drowning under a mountain of wedding tasks? Are you starting to grow resentful of having to do it all yourself? I believe both partners should be 100% responsible for planning their own wedding. After all, it's a day for both of you, so both of you should put in the work. But that looks different in every relationship. What kind of involvement are you looking for from y...
Dec 15, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Are you an introvert planning a wedding? Do you hate attention, dread hanging out with large groups of people and shy away from the spotlight? Same. And while it may feel like the wedding industry is not geared towards people like us, there are lots of ways to create a wedding that is introvert-friendly and not spend your whole engagement worried about all of the people involved in your wedding day. PS: Thanks to Megan S for suggesting this podcast episode topic! Want to suggest a topic or leave...
Dec 08, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Want to have the best honeymoon ever after your epic wedding? Let me help you make that happen! We just got back from our 3-week honeymoon (want to know where we went? You'll have to listen to find out!), and it was awesome. But we definitely messed up on a few things. This week I'm sharing our honeymoon story plus 10 tips to help you have the most amazing honeymoon ever. Happy wedding planning and happy honeymoon planning! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 01, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 90
I've talked a lot about wedding regrets on The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast and now... it's time to admit my own! On today's episode I'm sharing 12 regrets I have from my wedding day, looking back now that I'm married and the day is behind us. All in all, I loved my day and these regrets don't keep me up at night. But if I had to do it all again, there are a few things I'd change. I hope by sharing my regrets you don't make the same mistakes I did and learn from my advice! Hosted on A...
Nov 24, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Wedding planning can be STRESSFUL! And while I can't eliminate the stress entirely (unless you throw the whole plan out the window and go elope today which...I definitely considered!), I believe these 7 tips will help all engaged couples focus on what matters (hint: your marriage!), cut down on wed stress, and enjoy the wedding planning process a little bit more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 88
We made it down the aisle despite... my dress not fitting, needing to fire and hire a new officiant and photographer, getting a visit from Aunt Flo and 11 more disasters that all happened in the few weeks before our wedding day! Wedding planning is full of disaster-prone situations and odds are you'll face the toughest ones just before your wedding day. But you will make it through and still have the most incredible wedding! Plus, every disaster is just a funny story to tell afterwards, right? H...
Nov 10, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 87
On today's episode I'm sharing 10 things I wish I had known before my wedding day. And now that you know these things before your wedding day, you can learn from my mistakes and have an even more amazing day! Happy wedding planning to all of the engaged folks, brides and grooms to be, out there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 03, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 86
