Did you know that some wedding gowns already purchased in anticipation of the big wedding day pre-covid, never got to have their moment in the sun? This was the case for Felicia’s second-hand wedding dress. Over the last 3 years with the pandemic and the fallout of travel bans, lockdowns and social restrictions, there has been a wholesale shift and change in many engaged couples’ wedding plans, expectations and budgets. Felicia purchased her gown on the online platform StillWhite and it had not ...
Feb 13, 2023•32 min•Ep. 25
This week I’m sharing the guest interview I did with Yvette Sitters on the Manage My Wedding podcast a little while ago. Yevette is a wedding planner with 22 years of experience, the creator of the Manage My Wedding app, the Manage My Wedding online store and obviously podcast host. She’s a bit of an overachiever, a type-A planner and a family woman. Yvette asked me what I mean when I say “weddings are a team sport”, how to choose and book your wedding vendors and also my biggest wedding plannin...
Feb 06, 2023•52 min•Ep. 24
“Giving each thing that you do on your wedding day 110% will result in photos that make you feel something.” Wedding photographer, Alex Szczesniak, from Time With Alex , believes that engaged couples can get better wedding photos by doubling down on their intentions and making smart use of their very limited time. He also believes that wedding photography is a service first and an art form second and shares how to be more efficient with your family photos, why reception entrances are the worst w...
Jan 30, 2023•19 min•Ep. 23
Every week, newly engaged couples ask me where they should start with their wedding planning. And there are so many conflicting opinions, information and guides available. So today I'm going to share with you what I believe to be the 3 indisputable, foundational and crucially important first steps you need to take after you get engaged. This is before you go and book anything in, go to venue opens or start dress shopping. I've also sourced some sobering data about wedding debt, which indicates t...
Jan 23, 2023•15 min•Ep. 22
When it comes to your wedding, if you already have kids, it's not about IF they'll be included in your big day, but HOW. They're your world and it makes sense to have them participate in some way, but what are your options? From pre-ceremony activities, to ring security, dog escort to photo captain, if your child is willing, we've got heaps of ideas for how they can be a special part of your wedding ceremony. Today you'll learn 10 practical and sweet, but different ways to include your child or ...
Jan 16, 2023•21 min•Ep. 21
I bet you’ve had this vision in your head for years now; You’re livin' it up with your bridesmaids, on endless summer days laughing in the sunshine, sipping cocktails and planning your most magical wedding day. The reality, unfortunately, is rarely as shiny and perfect as that. Often one or two of them are a lot less than enthralled, won’t communicate on the group chat you specifically set up to discuss planning things with, or seem hell-bent on making what should be a wonderful and exciting tim...
Jan 09, 2023•17 min•Ep. 20
Are you changing your name after you get married? What are your name change options? What sort of identification do you need to change your name? Did you know that it takes the average person who DIYs their name change 8 hours to do the research, paperwork, emails, letters and all the admin needed? And depending on where you live, the options you have for changing your last name after marriage and the process for each company, institution or membership to enact that change, can differ as well. G...
Jan 02, 2023•27 min•Ep. 19
Custom wedding design sounds fancy, expensive and unattainable, but whether it's limoncello wedding favours that your grandparents made, a cute way to announce your elopement with your video on a custom USB, or incorporating your most recognizable catchphrase into a lobster roll basket liner, your personality is key to creating a celebration that looks and feels like you and not a bland cookie cutter copy of what everyone else before you has done. Jo of Rebel Reflect in Melbourne has been a grap...
Dec 26, 2022•17 min•Ep. 18
They give you unconditional love every single day and are a member of your family. Why wouldn't you want to include your dog in your wedding day? Vet Nurse and owner of I Do Paws , Emily Tromans, agrees wholeheartedly. So if you're just wanting your furbaby for portrait photos or perhaps would like them to bring your wedding rings up to you during the ceremony, after 500 weddings worth of experience, Emily can tell you what you need to do to make it work. In Ep 17 of the Unbridely Modern Wedding...
Dec 19, 2022•20 min•Ep. 17
What are wedding vows? How long should wedding vows be? Can my vows be funny? In episode 16, your host of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast, Camille Abbott, multi-award-winning Australian celebrant of 900+ ceremonies, will break writing your wedding vows down into 8 easy steps. She helps walk you through how to write vows, that you can feel super confident and proud of, in around 20 minutes. If you’re truly freaking out about saying your vows too, make sure you listen to Camille's ti...
Dec 12, 2022•18 min•Ep. 16
What are the 3 biggest wedding planning time sucks (and how to avoid them)? In Episode 15 of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast your host, founder of Unbridely and Australian marriage celebrant, Camille Abbott, interviews WedSites co-founder, Ayla Toyokawa all about how engaged couples can save their precious time when planning their big day. With WedSites wedding website builder, RSVP capabilities and event management suite of tools, you can be your own wedding planner and share your...
Dec 05, 2022•19 min•Ep. 15
What if your introverted guests don’t enjoy themselves at your wedding? Because not everyone loves cutting shapes on a packed dance floor. Sandra Senn and her team from Hashtag Insta Prints are party starters and take an active role to deliver inclusive and open photo booth services to weddings and other events all over South Australia. In this interview, she explains how their service of printed photos and real-time Instagram uploads, participation from guests who are not onsite, and taking the...
Nov 28, 2022•23 min•Ep. 14
You either love ‘em or you hate ‘em.. As if the “do we get a wedding videographer or don’t we” question doesn’t divide engaged couples’ opinions enough, the (relatively) new breed of music-vid style wedding videos has people either frothing or frowning from the very first frames. And tbh Elena and Sophia are secretly pleased if their vibe doesn’t do it for you. Because they know their fans LOVE what they can bring to their wedding day and to the finished product as well. Burgers, bikes and babes...
Nov 21, 2022•14 min•Ep. 13
What will make your wedding 'successful'? And what you can do to make your wedding day the absolute best it can possibly be? In Episode 12 of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast , your host Camille Abbott shares the results of the many different approaches she's seen her engaged couples take over the 900 ceremonies that she's helped to plan, write and conduct over the last 15 years as an award-winning marriage celebrant. And the great news is there are 2 very specific, attainable, no-c...
Nov 14, 2022•8 min•Ep. 12
Did you know there are summer wedding cakes and winter wedding cakes? As in different flavours, fillings and frostings that are better suited to warmer days versus those that might be better suited to cooler days? And how the length of time you want your cake to be on display, the available refrigerated storage options and air conditioning at your venue, plus the expertise of your cake baker, all play a part in working out how much you're going to pay for the cake you really want. In Episode 11 ...
Nov 07, 2022•21 min•Ep. 11
Do you remember when the daily presser from the state Premiers was something that you actually cared about? They delivered the news of whether or not you could have a wedding in the first place, which borders were open and whether or not you could dance, or consume alcohol standing up. It was a time of uncertainty and very loose travel plans. Imagine organising a wedding during that time. And then imagine doing it from interstate. Sarah and Jack were planning their SA wedding from NSW and had to...
Oct 31, 2022•27 min•Ep. 10
You can plan, plan and plan some more, but some mistakes, accidents and things that go wrong on a wedding day simply can’t be avoided - but can be corrected. In this special bonus Halloween episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast, we go behind the scenes of 3 weddings that went very wrong at first, but then very right. Story 1: Storm Cell Nightmare Story 2: Cake Smash Story 3: Bermuda Triangle of Wedding Cars If you have a wedding horror story you'd like to share with the Unbrid...
Oct 27, 2022•9 min
Paul Vasileff, the founder of Paolo Sebastian, knows how to make his clients feel seen and empowered to express themselves in his couture creations. In Episode 9 of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast , your host, founder of Unbridely and Australian marriage celebrant, Camille Abbott interviews Paul to find out the steps of the couture process, the different whites that he's seeing used the most, and which might be the most flattering for your colouring. Paul shares why you actually do...
Oct 24, 2022•27 min•Ep. 9
Long sunny days, warm balmy nights, fresh seasonal flowers and lighter, flowy clothes; Summer is a fantastic and popular season for weddings. But there are some serious downsides and common problems that are particular to Summer than can massively affect the enjoyment of your wedding day for you and your guests. Episode 8 of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast is a solo episode with your host, founder of Unbridely and Australian marriage celebrant of almost 900 ceremonies, Camille Abbo...
Oct 17, 2022•28 min•Ep. 8
What if the key to booking your people, the wedding vendors who get you, who you can share a laugh with during your most vulnerable moments and who lift you up, was more akin to dating than checking of a to-do list? Host of of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast, founder of Unbridely and Australian marriage celebrant, Camille Abbott, interviews James Day, an emotive and epic wedding photographer based in New South Wales, Australia. He shares why engaged couples have got a lot more cont...
Oct 10, 2022•27 min•Ep. 7
How do I stop crying on my wedding day? It's got to be one of the most common fears engaged couples have. After almost 900 ceremonies I can assure you the real question is not IF you cry, but HOW MUCH. Episode 6 of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast is all about how to control crying on your wedding day, rather than stopping it. Your host, Camille Abbott, covers her 7 fav preparation strategies for keeping you feeling calm, full of gratitude and in control. Resources Mentioned: www.un...
Oct 03, 2022•22 min•Ep. 6
Not thrilled about the idea of sharing your most private emotions in front of a stack of people on your wedding day? Recently married Adelaide couple, Laura and Ed felt exactly the same way. In Episode 5 of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast we chat with Ed and Laura about how a big traditional wedding didn't excite them and their compromise of an intimate wedding ceremony during the day and a big surprise party that same night. Your host, Celebrant and founder of Unbridely, Camille A...
Sep 26, 2022•31 min•Ep. 5
+1s or “and guest” - what the hell does it mean, anyway? Episode 4 of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast , is a solo episode with your host, founder of Unbridely and Australian marriage celebrant, Camille Abbott, about +1s on your wedding invitations. We discuss your community onion, traditional etiquette, modern etiquette and Unbridely etiquette for who you should consider inviting to your wedding. Resources Mentioned: www.unbridely.com www.unbridelysuppliers.com.au Wedding guest lis...
Sep 19, 2022•20 min•Ep. 4
Ninja Vows, confetti cannons, Xylo bands and a runaway pork belly.. Episode 3 of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast is an interview with recently married couple Tim and Simon. Your host, Celebrant and founder of Unbridely, Camille Abbott, delves into their planning choices around not having a wedding party, but including their dog instead, how their family dynamics played out in the leadup and on the day and what their biggest regret is. Resources Mentioned: www.unbridely.com www.unbr...
Sep 17, 2022•28 min•Ep. 3
Are you a runaway and elope kind of couple? In Episode 2 of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast your host Camille Abbott chats with Anthony Cribbes, one-third of The Altar Electric team, about the types of couples they host and celebrations they have in their Melbourne-based little Vegas-style wedding chapel. We let you know the difference between American wedding laws and Australian legal requirements too. And Anthony shares some advice for those introverted couples who may be a bit w...
Sep 17, 2022•21 min•Ep. 2
For the very first episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast , your host Camille Abbott shares how she was guilted into becoming a celebrant, Unbridely’s origin story + 3 little known secrets to planning and experiencing your best wedding celebration. Resources Mentioned: www.unbridely.com www.unbridelysuppliers.com.au * The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affili...
Sep 17, 2022•21 min•Ep. 1
Your seemingly never-ending wedding planning to-do list is about to undergo a serious makeover. Hi, I'm Camille and welcome to the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast! I'm an award-winning Australian marriage celebrant of almost 900 ceremonies, a bassist in a past life, a little sweary and a chocoholic. Me and my pro wedding vendor colleagues + recently married couples and new friends' mission is to help you enjoy more of your engagement and have a better wedding day and marriage too! We d...
Jul 18, 2022•55 sec
