How do you plan a full-scale wedding when you only have <6 months to pull it off? Or how do you plan a wedding for hundreds when you're busy with work, life and family? In this episode, I'm discussing what you need to consider when planning a wedding if you're short on time - whether that's planning on a short timeframe (<6 months) or you just don't have enough hours in a week to plan it all. There are some harsh truths you'll have to accept, but it absolutely can be done! I'll go over big...
Jan 07, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 148
REBROADCAST: If you are newly engaged or just starting your wedding planning journey, you'll want to listen to this episode! Before you book any wedding vendors or tour any venues, before you choose your wedding party and before you start spending any of your wedding budget, take a listen and ensure you and your fiance are starting wedding planning on the right foot. Happy planning! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with...
Jan 03, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 41
After hating on 2025 wedding trends a couple of weeks ago, I thought I'd end the year with a little love and share the 2025 wedding trends I'm excited about (plus a few that I'm a bit more on the fence about). Tune in to hear which trends I hope will be seen at many weddings in 2025 and beyond! 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 You can als...
Dec 31, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 147
REBROADCAST: As soon as you get engaged, people come at you with questions. Everyone is all up in your business and wants to know all about your wedding planning - even if you just had your proposal ten minutes ago. Tune in to hear what questions are coming your way and how to answer them without sabotaging your wedding or your relationships. Plus, a bonus vent session for fiances/fiancees who are feeling the feels right now! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you...
Dec 27, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 31
REBROADCAST: Congratulations, fiance! You're engaged! If you're newly engaged (or have a proposal around the corner) or even if you've been engaged for a while, tune in for the seven things you'll want to do as soon as you're engaged and before you take your wedding planning to the next level. Congrats on your engagement and happy planning! 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: ...
Dec 20, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 40
With 2024 coming to an end, it's time to look ahead at the biggest wedding trends for 2025! I'm starting things off with a little hate sharing the 2025 wedding trends I am NOT into (dramatic drapery and monochrome food tables, really?). There are a few controversial ones on this list so just remember, we don't have to agree on everything when it comes to wedding planning! Plus, stay tuned for a future episode where I talk the 2025 wedding trends I love! Have a wedding planning question or episod...
Dec 17, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 146
I'm back with part two of my wedding etiquette rules all guests should follow. In this episode, we're talking about rules for the reception and after the wedding. Figure out how to stop people from over-indulging at an open bar, ignoring your carefully curated seating chart and totally forgetting about your wedding as soon as it's over. If you missed part one, go back an episode and check it out! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this q...
Dec 13, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 145
As people planning a wedding, it can be really annoying when your wedding guests don't follow what we assume are basic wedding etiquette rules. Why can't they RSVP on time? Why do they keep asking about a plus one? Why do they think it's okay to show up late to the ceremony? On this episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast, we're covering the first 14 of 27 wedding etiquette rules that guests should follow before the wedding and at the ceremony. PLUS how you, as the married couple ...
Dec 10, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 144
REBROADCAST: Congratulations, you're engaged! (Or you're planning on getting engaged soon!) This is a super exciting time for you and your fiance but before you embark on your wedding planning journey, you have to share your engagement news. Listen in for my top tips on how to share your news, who to share it with and when, how to manage your own expectations and the line you need to memorize for every time someone asks (and they will ask!), "What are your wedding plans?" Have a wedding planning...
Dec 06, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 21
What happens if you're religious and your partner isn't? Or they're secular and you're spiritual? Or you're both religious, but they're Pagan while you're Protestant? In today's episode, I'm tackling the big issue of how to combine religious (and non-religious) beliefs into one wedding day that truly represents you both. Listen in as I give you some big things to consider and lots of options for expressing your values throughout your ceremony and reception. Have a wedding planning question or ep...
Dec 03, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 143
REBROADCAST: Whether you're planning a budget wedding or a lavish wedding, whether you have a wedding party of 20 or no wedding party at all, whether you're having an elopement this spring or a big bash five years from now, these are the wedding planning truths you need to hear. 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....
Nov 29, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Even the best laid plans can be totally upturned when a vendor no-shows, guests get sick, your partner breaks their leg, and it decides to rain and hail on your wedding day! That's why it's so important for you to have a wedding backup plan - not just for bad weather, but for any situation that might derail your wedding. Tune in as I discuss how to plan for bad weather, no-show vendors, guest cancellations, wedding party members who can't make it, your own personal issues that might affect the w...
Nov 26, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 142
RERBOADCAST: Before you get married, make sure you're discussing these six things with your partner! From obvious ones like money and kids, to not so obvious topics like what happens if someone loses their job, these six categories of communication should be a must for all engaged couples during wedding planning. It's not about having one hard conversation and checking it off your list. It's about opening up communication and making plans for your life together. Have a wedding planning question ...
Nov 22, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In today's episode, I'm tackling a listener question all about wedding budgets and parents. What happens if your parents think you're being cheap or are ashamed of what you're asking guests to pay for? Do your parents have a point or is what you're planning acceptable? Tune in to find out my take, plus tips for how to analyze your decisions and repair relationships when you disagree. Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form wit...
Nov 19, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 141
REBROADCAST: Today we're tackling the big question: After the wedding, should you change your last name? And, if so, what should your married last name be? Are you keeping yours, taking your partner's, hyphenating or doing something totally different? Listen in as I go through the different last name options newlyweds will have to consider and share my own last name dilemma! Happy wedding planning, engaged folk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 15, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 25
You've always envisioned a six-tier wedding cake while your partner wants to serve donut holes. You want an outdoor wedding and they want it indoors. You want to elope with 10 guests while they want to invite 300 of their closest friends. So what do you do when you and your partner have different wedding visions? Listen in as I share a 3-part formula for reaching a compromise that will leave you both feeling good about your decision, rather than arguing until someone gives in. PS: I forgot to gi...
Nov 12, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 140
REBROADCAST: When it comes to your wedding, who gets a plus one? Do you have to give a plus one to all of your single wedding guests? What about the ones in relationships but where you don't know the partner? Or what if the partner is the worst? Listen in as I break down my rules for who should get a plus one and who really doesn't need one. I also provide some helpful tips on how to push back on guests who try to break your rules and want to bring a plus one anyway. Bottom line: No one needs to...
Nov 08, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Whether you're chasing after a two year old, creating a blended family with your spouse-to-be or empty nesters, planning a wedding as a parent can look a lot different than planning a wedding without kids in the picture. In this week's episodes I'm talking about the realities of wedding planning as a parent, what you need to think about in the planning and prep stage, and how to include your children in the different aspects of your wedding. Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let ...
Nov 05, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 139
REBROADCAST: We always hear that your wedding day should be the best day of your life - that your wedding day is going to be perfect and you should go all out because it's all about you. But I disagree. Your wedding day should NOT be the best day of your life. Listen in as I explain why planning the best day of your life hurts your wedding budget, adds stress to your wedding planning and even makes your marriage suffer. Important listen for all brides, grooms and engaged couples planning a weddi...
Nov 01, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this mega-episode I'm covering 13 ways you can reduce wedding waste without increasing your wedding budget. Tune in for lots of practical tips, easy changes and things to think about that will help save your wallet and the planet. 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 You can also check out my second podcast, "Any Questions? A Podcast About...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 138
REBROADCAST: It's sad but it's true: people are going to judge your wedding. Wedding judgment is real and people are full of opinions if you're a bride, groom or person in the middle of wedding planning! Whether it's your wedding budget, your choice in flowers or what you decide to serve at the reception, people will judge you for it. So what do you do? How do you deal with wedding judgment, avoid it all together and stick to your decisions? Tune in to find out! Have a wedding planning question ...
Oct 25, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 33
How do you stop being a people pleaser and prioritize your own feelings and wants in wedding planning? And how do you stop feeling guilty when you finally prioritize yourself and uphold your boundaries? That's what we're tackling on today's episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast, thanks to a listener who submitted this very question! 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 sugg...
Oct 22, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 137
REBROADCAST: In last week's episode I talked about hitting wedding planning burnout. So what do you do when you lose your wedding planning mojo? It is totally normal to not be 100% jazzed about planning a wedding all of the time. But before you throw in the towel and elope (unless that's what you want to do!), check out this episode for my tips on what to do when you hit a wedding planning lull, how to pull yourself out of a planning funk and when a wedding planning low might actually mean somet...
Oct 15, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 35
You may assume that most couples don't start planning their weddings until after they're engaged. But according to a study by The Knot, you'd be wrong! As many as 70-90% of couples start planning their wedding and talking about it before the proposal! So if you are not engaged (yet) but want to start planning your wedding, you're not alone. Listen in as I share what parts of marriage and wedding planning you definitely want to tackle before your engagement, what tasks you may want to avoid, good...
Oct 08, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 136
REBROADCAST: So often couples feel ashamed or guilty if they're not spending $35,000+ on their weddings. But I'm here to tell you: IT'S OKAY TO BE CHEAP! It is okay to have a budget wedding and to not spend all of your savings (or go into debt!) for just one day. Listen to this episode to find out why it's okay (and maybe actually better) for you to not spend so much on your wedding and ways you can actually save money. Happy (cheap) wedding planning! Have a wedding planning question or episode ...
Oct 01, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Inspired by listener Anna, today we're tackling how to handle important people not being at your wedding. Whether they're not there because you don't have a relationship with them, they're unable to travel to the wedding, they've passed away or whatever other reason, it's hard to deal with the reality that someone you thought would be or should be at your wedding, won't be. We'll dive into how to deal with your own feelings about these missing people, how to include and honour them (if you want ...
Sep 24, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 135
REBROADCAST: Is a destination wedding for you or do you prefer to keep things local? What are the pros and cons of planning a destination wedding? Is it just like a long honeymoon? Listen in as I go over all the things you need to know about wedding planning for a destination party and whether that's the right move for you and your fiance! 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: h...
Sep 17, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Last week we talked about what NOT to do the week of your wedding and this week I'm sharing what you should do instead. From finalizing your wedding timeline and planning your outfits to last minute tasks and preparing for a chill wedding morning, here are 18 things to add to your to-do list for the week of your wedding. Inspired by: https://www.theknot.com/content/week-of-wedding-planning-to-dos , https://www.brides.com/gallery/week-of-wedding-to-do-list , https://onefabday.com/week-before-wedd...
Sep 10, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 134
The final countdown to your wedding is on with only a week to go. But there are certain things you want to be sure NOT to do this week. Listen in as I share 17 things to avoid doing the final week before your wedding - and stay tuned for next week's episode where I'll talk about the things you should be doing instead! Inspired by: https://www.theknot.com/content/what-not-to-do-the-week-of-your-wedding Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out t...
Sep 03, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 133
REBROADCAST: With engagement season coming up (Thanksgiving to Valentine's Day, if you're curious), I thought this episode about proposing and engagements would be the perfect one to rebroadcast. Enjoy! Ladies, we don't need to trick our men into proposing! But seriously, to anyone eagerly awaiting a proposal, whether in a hetero relationship or not, you do not need to drop hints, wait or trick your partner into proposing to you. You can actually just talk about your engagement! On this episode ...
Aug 27, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 14
