So you want to DIY your wedding - either because you want to save money, you're a crafter or you've been inspired by Pinterest. But how do you make sure your DIYs stay on the nice side of tacky? How do you ensure your craft projects don't come off looking cheap or leave you pulling out your hair the night before your wedding? In this episode, I'm sharing some tips to keep you grounded and to help you escape a crafting rabbit hole and remember the overall goal for your wedding. Put down that glue...
Aug 20, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 132
REBROADCAST: Following up on last week's seating chart episode, I'm rereleasing this episode all about wedding receptions. Based on a recent Insider article, I'm breaking down 11 things the experts say you can skip at your wedding reception. Should you really skip them? What are the pros and cons? And what can you do instead? When it comes to your wedding reception, there really are no rules so at the end of the day, you do you! Happy wedding planning, engaged couples! Have a wedding planning qu...
Aug 13, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Before you start planning out your seating chart, making table arrangements or writing escort cards, take a listen to this week's episode so you avoid some major reception mistakes. Is assigned seating necessary? What about escort cards vs place cards? Should you have a kids' table and a singles' table? Find out! Inspired by https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-reception-seating-nightmares-solved Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out thi...
Aug 06, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 131
REBROADCAST: It's the big one. It's BUDGET time. In this episode I'm talking all about how to set your wedding budget (and the important conversation you need to have first!), what to do about competing priorities, how to get out of the comparison trap and the very important reality check you need to give yourself whenever you're tempted to go over budget. Happy wedding planning, engaged friends! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this q...
Jul 30, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
I'm back with another Q&A episode to answer all of your wedding planning questions! Want in on the next episode or just have an episode suggestion for me? Fill out the Google form below! This week we're answering how to handle mixed-language speeches at an intercultural wedding, how to earn more money to afford a dream wedding, and how to plan a low key wedding weekend. Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your fee...
Jul 23, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 130
REBROADCAST: Everything you ever wanted to know about wedding gifts! Should you have a registry? How much will people spend on your wedding gift? How can you ask for money? Who gets a thank you card? Listen in for some wedding gift giving etiquette that every engaged couple should know, with lots of modern advice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Inspired by a listener question, I'm answering some of the most common questions couples have about their wedding gifts. When should they send thank you cards (and what the heck do they write in them)? When should they set up a registry? How do they ask for cash? And what do they do with a gift they don't like? Tune in to 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 suggestions: https://f...
Jul 09, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 129
REBROADCAST: Had to cut your wedding guest list? Have a budget or a venue that won't let you invite every single person you've ever known? Yup, that's the harsh reality of wedding planning. And unfortunately, some people are going to be crushed they don't get to attend and have the honour of eating a $45 plate of cold chicken at your reception. Tune in to hear my tips on how to deal with upset wish-they-were guests and my golden rule: You are not responsible for someone else's feelings. Have a w...
Jul 02, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Whether it's an over-involved mother-in-law who thinks this is her wedding, a mom who doesn't seem to care about your wedding, a stepmom who isn't on speaking terms with half of your guests, or not a mom issue at all, it's hard to deal with all of the family dynamics that come up when planning a wedding! In this episode, I share my advice for how to deal with an uninvolved, over-involved or overly dramatic family member before, during and after your wedding. We discuss how to set boundaries, red...
Jun 25, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 128
REBROADCAST: On today's minisode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm answering the big question about wedding favors (or favours!): do you actually need wedding favors? And if you are going to have them, what should they be to ensure your wedding guests don't throw them away or forget about them? Spend a few engaged moments with me on this quick minisode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 12
How do you honour a loved one who is no longer with us on your wedding day? How do you pay tribute to them, without it being a major downer? How do you adjust your wedding plans if someone pivotal won't be there? Listen in as I give suggestions for creative and personal ways to pay tribute to your deceased loved ones and offer alternatives to wedding traditions where a loved one usually has a major role. I'm also reminding you that it's okay to feel your feels about this shitty situation and ski...
Jun 11, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 127
REBROADCAST: Should you do a first look or wait to see your future spouse for the first time at your ceremony? Tune in for reasons why you should, why you shouldn't and some alternatives for brides and grooms who aren't quite ready to commit to the first look. Happy wedding planning! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 04, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In part two of last week's episode, I'm back with six more wedding photography mistakes I learned the hard way that you definitely don't want to make at your wedding. From rushing through your portrait session to not asking your wedding photographer enough questions, listen up so you avoid these photo disasters! Inspired by https://www.brides.com/wedding-photography-mistakes-7100254 Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with...
May 28, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Even unconventional wedding planners want really beautiful wedding photos! That's why you need to tune in and learn the 7 wedding photography mistakes to NOT make with your wedding photographer. From only looking at social media to (controversially) sending a shot list, here are 7 things you should not do. And sadly, I made a lot of these mistakes at my own wedding - so learn from me! And stay tuned for six more mistakes coming next week. Inspired by https://www.brides.com/wedding-photography-mi...
May 21, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 125
REBROADCAST: Welcome back to a minisode (mini episode) of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast! Today we're answering the question: Do you need to have a wedding rehearsal and/or rehearsal dinner? Find out my thoughts on this week's episode! 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 informatio...
May 14, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 71
In this week's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast we're talking about semi or half destination weddings. So this would be a wedding where half or most of your guests are flying in, but it's local to you, or your guests are local, but you're flying into the destination. Most of the advice online for destination weddings imagine you and your guests all flying off to the Caribbean or Italy for a week. But what if it's just half your guests going from New Hampshire to Seattle? Tu...
May 07, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 124
REBROADCAST: So many people want to fast forward the wedding ceremony so they can just get to the party. But if you throw out the traditions (no, you don't have to be given away by your father!) or religion and start from scratch, what would it look like to create a wedding ceremony that is actually personal and meaningful to you? Listen in as I explain why the ceremony is actually the most important part of the wedding and why it deserves your attention. Have a wedding planning question or epis...
Apr 30, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In the movies wedding planning always looks like so much fun. It's trying on outfits, tasting cakes or arranging flowers with your best friends. But in real life, wedding planning can feel kind of lonely. Turns out, your friends and family don't always want to help plan your wedding - after all, it is your wedding and not theirs. And especially if you're the first or last in your friend group to get married, the whole process can feel kind of isolating. In this week's episodes, I'm sharing my ti...
Apr 23, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 123
REBROADCAST: Do you really need to have a wedding party? Maybe not. Imagine avoiding all of the wedding party drama, saving some money and saving your relationships! Tune in to hear my reasons for not having a wedding party - no bridesmaids, no groomsmen, no attendants - and why I think the role of wedding party member has gone from honor to JOB! We talk valuing relationships, cutting down on drama, not feeling like we should control our friends' budgets and how to have a version of the wedding ...
Apr 16, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Dealing with wedding party drama? This episode is for you! We hear a lot in wedding planning communities that someone's maid of honor is flaking on their responsibilities, a wedding party member is being difficult about an outfit, a best man isn't responding to texts or an attendant isn't supporting the couple like they should be. So what can you do about? Tune is as I address a listener question all about an MOH who has changed since she got a boyfriend plus my general tips for how to deal with...
Apr 09, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 122
REBROADCAST: So your parents are contributing to your wedding, right? But how much money are they giving you? Or are they actually giving you any money at all? Before you begin wedding planning, you need to talk to your parents (or whoever might be contributing to your wedding) about what those numbers look like for your wedding budget and what strings are attached to that money. Tune in as I share what you need to do beforehand, when you should have this talk, the questions you need to ask and ...
Apr 02, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this week's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast we're tackling guest list mistakes. From having a B list to collecting RSVPs, we'll talk about what mistakes you shouldn't make and which ones I actually think are okay. Let's solve your wedding guest list drama! Inspired by https://www.brides.com/guest-list-mistakes-expert-tips-7111928 & https://www.vogue.in/content/major-wedding-guestlist-mistakes-to-avoid-according-to-experts Have a wedding planning question or episode ...
Mar 26, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 121
REBROADCAST: Since a 2024 listener asked how to best include their pet in their wedding day, I wanted to rebroadcast this episode from the archives all about that very topic. Enjoy! This one is for all the dog moms, cat dads and fish parents out there. If you have a fur baby (or a scale baby or a feather baby), this wedding planning podcast episode is for you! How do you actually involve your pet in your wedding day? Listen up, engaged couples! I have all of the ideas for you, as well as some pr...
Mar 19, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 29
On this new episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast, I'm answering a listener question all about how to make their wedding a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for their LGBTQ+ guests. Should they say something to their more conservative family members ahead of time? I'm also sharing tips on how to make your wedding less gendered and more inclusive, because regardless of who is on the guest list, that's always a good idea! Reference article: https://apracticalwedding.com/trans-no...
Mar 12, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 120
REBROADCAST: I'm rereleasing this episode after a listener asked a question during my wedding Q&A about how to feel better once you come down off the high of your wedding day. The post wedding blues are real and you're not alone in feeling them! The Post Wedding Blues: That sadness that sets in when you wake up the morning after your wedding and say, "That's it? It's just over?" The so-called 'best day of your life' has ended and now you're upset about it. So, how do you navigate your way th...
Mar 05, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Welcome back, wedding planners! On this week's episode, we're looking at things from the guest perspective. What do your wedding guests actually want? What do they care about? I've broken it down to 5 things that all begin with C. Because they're the 5 things guests want to C at your wedding (get it? I'm sorry, I'll see myself 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 suggestions: https://...
Feb 27, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 119
REBROADCAST: I'm rereleasing this episode because in 2024, it's just as important to remember that it's not one partner's job to plan the wedding. Two partners are getting married in a day that's about the TWO of you - therefore two people should be planning it! In this episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning podcast, we are breaking down the harmful stereotype that it is a woman's job to plan the wedding. NOT TRUE! Grooms, it's time to step up. The wedding is not the bride's day. Women a...
Feb 20, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 38
On this week's episode I'm answering more of your wedding planning questions! We're tackling lopsided wedding parties, brunch receptions, bride self-care, pets at weddings and more! Want to have your wedding planning question answered on the next Q&A episode? Send it in through the link below! Fill out this quick form with your feedback, wedding planning qs and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 13, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Here at the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast, we're all about thinking outside the box and not trying to win a wedding popularity contest. That's why this episode is all about unpopular wedding opinions. From dress codes and guest lists to wedding songs and wedding photographer, this list covers it all. Which unpopular wedding opinions are bogus and which should you consider? Inspired by https://www.theknot.com/content/unpopular-wedding-opinions Have a wedding planning question or episode...
Feb 06, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 117
REBROADCAST: This podcast originally aired in Sep 2020 but I'm re-releasing it now because wedding guest drama never goes out of style! Even though we're not dealing with pandemic restrictions, there are still lots of tough wedding guest decisions that have to be made. On this episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm sharing my best tips for how to brutally cut your wedding guest list. Times are tough, budgets are tight and it's very likely your 300 person wedding might need to...
Jan 30, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2
