Sometimes Wedding Planning can really take a toll on you but you never hear anyone else talk about it. This episode is all about our experience with Perfectionism while planning our Wedding. We talk about how to have the best day possible whilst realising it could never be our dream day due to finncial constraints. Plus what about People Pleasing. Who are we trying to impress with our Weddings? There is always some aspect of wanting to impress your friends and family so we dive into how we manag...
Jun 15, 2023•38 min
On this weeks episode we open a can of worms and discuss having children at your wedding. We dive into the challenges of having kids at your wedding and some things to consider if you are having kids at your wedding. If you are on the fence about having kids at your wedding , definitely want kids at you wedding or don't want kids at your wedding at all- then this is the episode for you! If you enjoyed this episode please consider sharing this episode with friends or family members who you think ...
Jun 01, 2023•41 min
This short and sharp episode is all about how to create the best atmosphere for the Dancefloor at your Wedding. From what songs to play, how to arrange the room and even the perfect length of time. We go through everything we learned from our Wedding Dancefloor and tips we have seen from other peoples Weddings. Plus we give you a list of things to avoid that could make your Wedding Dancefloor flop! Hope you guys love this one :) If you enjoyed this episode please consider sharing this episode wi...
May 25, 2023•16 min
This week we expose the hidden side of Pinterest & Instagram's impact on Weddings, specifically how they promote fake wedding photos and distort the expectations of newly-engaged couples. Have you ever heard of Styled Shoots? They are elaborately planned and carefully orchestrated 'Fake Weddings' run by industry professionals designed to capture awe-inspiring wedding imagery. Well we recently created our own Styled Photoshoot and thought this was a great chance to discuss the pros & cons...
May 18, 2023•45 min
This week we explore the ups and downs of needing a spark when dating. On one hand, that initial attraction and chemistry can be incredibly exciting and lead to a powerful connection with someone. It can create a sense of excitement and anticipation that keeps the relationship fresh and interesting. However, relying solely on a spark can also be problematic. It can lead to dismissing potential partners who may not initially light that fire, but who could be wonderful matches in the long run. Joi...
May 11, 2023•34 min
Spoiler: It was the one thing that didn't go so well with our Wedding... On this week's episode we tell the story that we have been gatekeeping about our wedding. We discuss our Wedding Photographer. What we loved, what we didn't and what we could have done better. From finding your Wedding Photographer to getting your photos back, we let you in on some of the lessons we learnt and what we would do differently. If you enjoyed this episode please consider sharing this episode with friends or fami...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Wedding Planners, Wedding Day of Coordinators, Venue Coordinators - What's the difference and do you need one for your Wedding? Hint, the answer is yes but maybe you can just give this job to a friend or family member. In this episode we are going through the roles and responsibilities of a Wedding Day Coordinator and help you decide whether you need to hire a specific vendor to do the job or if you can just ask a friend. There are so many things to consider with this and like most things we tal...
Mar 30, 2023•47 min
Mike interviews Emily about her New Career move into Make-up Artistry. Emily worked as a Make-up Artist at her first ever Wedding over the past weekend and we speak about that experience and what her plans are into the future. We talk about how she got into make-up as well as how she is starting her business in 2023. Emily is undertaking professional training for make-up so we dive into the Pros and Cons of learning a creative skill in a classroom verses online through YouTube videos and tutoria...
Mar 16, 2023•51 min
One of the most challenging things when it comes to planning your Wedding is knowing how your Wedding Day Timeline will run. It is super important to have a detailed plan from Sunrise to Sunset on your Wedding Day but how do you know what that looks like if you've never been to a Wedding before. Every Wedding is different but in this episode we are trying to go through some of the nuances when it comes to your big day because these unspoken things are often the things people forget to plan and w...
Mar 02, 2023•36 min
With every relationship there are growing pains and in this episode we go through some of ours. As a married couple you can easily forget how important it is to reflect on days gone by and look back at where you've come from. In that spirit, we are going right back to the start and letting you in on how we got together, when and why we moved in together and how things progressed. Spoiler alert, it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows but we made it work and are here to share some helpful tips we lea...
Feb 16, 2023•38 min
This week we dive into your worst fears when it comes to Wedding Planning. But no need to fear this episode, as we give you all our best advice on how deal with those things you worry about going wrong. We discuss getting left at the alter, family drama, the dreaded weather and your outfit fitting you. If you're waking up in the middle of night thinking about wedding catastrophes- then this may be the episode for you! If you did like this episode share it with a friend, your spouse or the freake...
Feb 02, 2023•43 min
Have you ever felt lonely during the wedding planning process? Then this episode is for you. On this week's episode of the To Be Wed podcast we discuss loneliness and isolation from the moment you get engaged until the wedding day. We discuss the lack of excitement from friends and family, knowing who is really there for you, comparing your choice to others and being the only partner helping to plan the wedding. We gie you insight into our experience and also give you some helpful tips. Be sure ...
Jan 26, 2023•50 min
On this week's episode, we discuss the future of the podcast. As we go in to 2023, we sit down to discuss some of our goals and hopes for the next year. Grab a drink or some food and listen to our candid chat. From changing up the topics we cover to including interviews, this episode gives you a sneak peak into our thought process for the future. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @tobewed_ podcast for all the inside Goss, extra tips and tricks and to vote on what episode you think we should do n...
Jan 19, 2023•29 min
It's Christmas time and one topic of discussion that is sure to come up around the Christmas table is your Wedding. Whether this discussion is pleasant or painful depends entirely on your family dynamics and how prepared you are beforehand. In this episode we wanted to give you some tips on how to share exciting wedding planning things with your family and friends but also how to squirm out of those icky conversations that are going to ruin your day. It's human nature for people to have opinions...
Dec 15, 2022•32 min
Your Wedding Day is one of the biggest highs in your life and anyone who has ever been married knows the feeling of sadness that can come along after your big day is over. This is totally normal and happens to everyone after such a big life event. In this episode we want to share some ways that you can pick yourself back up from that post wedding slump and help you find purpose in life again. Plus we also give all the engaged couples some proactive tips that might prevent you feeling those post ...
Oct 20, 2022•33 min
Can you uphold Feminist ideals and have a Wedding in 2022? This week we discuss whether feminism can co-exist with weddings and marriage. We explore ways that Weddings have and continue to exclude Women and how you can change that by embedding feminism into your wedding and marriage. If you are feminist and wonder how you can get married, then this episode is for you. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @tobewed_ podcast for all the inside Goss, extra tips and tricks and to vote on what episode yo...
Oct 13, 2022•41 min
This episode is super steamy!!! We give our opinions on some Hot Takes that we have seen online about the Wedding Industry. Do you think the Bride & Groom should pay for Bridesmaids/Groomsmen? Who is the most important vendor at a Wedding?? Are cash bars Tacky? What do you think about long engagement periods?? And don't even get me started on the Garter Toss.... Tune in to here us rant and hopefully you will get some ideas of what not to do for your Wedding!!! Be sure to follow us on Instagr...
Sep 29, 2022•42 min
This episode has been 30 weeks in the making since we released our first Budgeting Episode over 6 months ago. It has also been our most requested episode so this week we are sharing the total cost of our Wedding with the world! We broke it down for you guys into categories such as Venue Hire, Attire Costs, Vendors, Food, Decor & More so hopefully that will make it easily digestible and let you see what all of the individual costs were. Everything is in here and this is as open and honest as ...
Sep 22, 2022•39 min
The first thing that comes to mind when most people thing of Weddings is Family Drama and unfortunately the stereotype is true. A majority of Wedding Days (ours included) are plagued with family drama so in this episode we wanted to talk about some of the common causes and how you an get around them. We also touch on some coping strategies just in case the unthinkable does come to life for you. Fingers crossed it doesn't! Follow us on Instagram @tobewed_ podcast for all the inside Goss, extra ti...
Sep 08, 2022•43 min
Have you noticed that as soon as you say the word WEDDING , prices sky rocket!!! You might be experiencing what us fellow wedding planners like to call the Wedding Tax! On this week's episode we discuss the wedding tax, what is it, when you have to pay it and how to get around it. Mike also gives us a vendors perspective on why the Wedding Tax exists and how it can be important in some cases. Follow us on Instagram @tobewed_ podcast for all the inside Goss, extra tips and tricks and to vote on w...
Sep 01, 2022•45 min
I'm not taking about asking them to help set up or pack down your Wedding. These are practical roles on your Wedding Day that you can give friends or family members to make sure they are included. It can be hard to have all of your friends in your Wedding Party , especially if you're only having 2 or 3 Bridesmaids/Groomsmen so I want to share some other roles you can give people. Some examples of roles could include who is going to MC your Wedding Reception or who is going to sign your Marriage ...
Aug 25, 2022•27 min
This week we share some super cool and trendy alternatives to some seriously outdated Wedding Traditions. If you feel like the First Dance or having your father walk you down the aisle isn't your style, then this episode is for you!!! From the night before your Wedding to Guest Books to Honeymoons, we give you all our ideas of ways to replace the traditions and make your Wedding day feel more unique. This episode is also a follow up to episode #8 where we talk about heaps more Outdated Wedding t...
Aug 18, 2022•41 min
Emily & Mike go through how they divided the Wedding Planning duties for their wedding and also share some tips they had for working with each others different organisational styles. If you are struggling to get your partner to help you plan your wedding, you are not alone. Some people just aren't as interested in Wedding Planning as you are but hopefully through listening to this episode you will get some great tips of how to get your partner involved. If you enjoyed this episode please con...
Aug 11, 2022•37 min
Music can literally make or break your Wedding Night and we say that having been to multiple Weddings where the music hasn't worked properly. In this episode we're sharing the Pros & Cons of the three most common music styles at Weddings — Bands, DJs & Playlists. Choosing which way to go can be hard but hopefully by the end of this episode you will have a much clearer idea of which style suits your wedding best. Plus we give away some secrets to make your wedding music more unique and gi...
Jul 29, 2022•43 min
Sex on your Wedding Night, PDAs on your Wedding Day, Losing Weight for your Wedding — Nothing is off limits in this episode as we dive into some of our expectations going into marriage verses what the true reality reality looked like. This isn't always cool stuff to talk about but we think it's super important to discuss these expectations before your wedding day. Plus it's good to have a laugh about now! Enjoy :) Did you enjoy our new "Storytime" Segment? Head over to our Instagram @tobewed_pod...
Jul 21, 2022•45 min
Confused about choosing your Wedding Party? Well this episode is for you! Bridesmaids & Groomsmen can be a difficult choice so on this episode we talk about how to choose your Wedding Party, expectations for the Wedding Party plus the controversial topic of who should pay!!! As always we give you our top tips and things to think about when choosing those special few people to be part of your special day. Make sure to follow us over on Instagram @tobewed_podcast for more wedding planning cont...
Jul 14, 2022•41 min
Mike is off sick this week so Emily has the reigns, which makes the perfect opportunity to talk all things bride. Emily gives you all her tips for Wedding Dress shopping, bridesmaids dresses, how to pick your makeup, dealing with the pressure to lose weight and much more. Whether you are a bit confused about all these different things about being a bride or simply want to have someone who "gets it", then this is the episode for you! If you like today's episode, share it with a fellow bride, make...
Jul 07, 2022•41 min
This week we threw the episode out to you guys and let you submit questions anonymously for a Q&A. We got some many responses and we go through every single question in this episode. We answer questions like what to do if your family lives overseas? Thoughts on Destination Weddings? Should you have a Videographer at your Wedding? How to deal with Family Drama at your Wedding? And so many more. This episode is jam packed with amazing questions for you guys and we try to give as many wedding p...
Jun 30, 2022•57 min
One of the big things people forget when getting married is changing their last name. Probably because it's a bunch of legal stuff that seems boring but it can actually be a very tough decision as well. Who takes who's last name? Do we just stick with our maiden names? Hyphenate our names? You could even just make up a completely new last name!! If you're like Homer and always wanted to change your name so something famous like Max Power, this might be your only chance!! We jump into your option...
Jun 23, 2022•35 min
This Week we talk about how to get more time back on your Wedding Day. No it's not magic, there are a few practical things you can do to ensure you're using your time effectively. We talk about Photography, Meal Service, Venues, Transport, Preparation plus much much more! If you are worried about your timeline or are looking for some tricks to fine tune your timeline then this one is for you! Of course, we talk about what's on fleek this week. Emily brings a relatively common trend to the table ...
Jun 16, 2022•30 min
