Totally Absolutely Engaged

Send us Fan Mail What does it REALLY take to be a wedding singer? This week, Paul and Rhian are joined by Tasha Bennett, a wedding singer, songwriter and former successful photographer who has built a huge following online and now has a diary that stretches years into the future. But being a wedding singer isn't just turning up, singing a few songs and going home. Tasha talks honestly about e...

Send us Fan Mail Thinking about coming to The Hub Show? Here’s exactly what you can expect. In this special episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, Paul and Rhian go behind the scenes and talk through everything happening at the next Hub Show on Saturday 4th October, 12–3pm. With 27+ trusted wedding suppliers, free entry, free parking, food, drinks, entertainment, demonstrations, samples and plenty...

Send us Fan Mail Wedding photography is about so much more than simply showing up for eight hours and taking a few pictures. In this episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, Paul and Rhian are joined by Maddie Farris Photography, a Manchester-based wedding photographer known for her relaxed, natural approach and alternative wedding style. Maddie chats honestly about finding your people, why she does...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 is officially here! And we're kicking things off with a proper catch-up with Paul and Rhian as we get to know our new co-host, settle into the brand-new set and dive straight into some very honest wedding opinions. In this episode, we're asking the questions engaged couples are actually thinking about: - Do you really need to invite everyone who invited you to t...

Send us Fan Mail Planning a wedding and wondering what you actually need, what’s worth spending your money on, and which wedding rules you can completely ignore? Welcome to Totally Absolutely Engaged! The wedding podcast for couples who want honest answers, real advice and none of the wedding planning fluff. From wedding insurance and budgets to bridesmaids, wedding guests, suppliers, traditions a...

Send us Fan Mail Does anyone actually eat the wedding cake? How much should you budget? And is fruitcake finally dead? 🍰 We are looking back on one of our favourite episodes of season 2, and we're joined by Cheshire wedding cake designer Rhian, who shares everything couples should know before booking their wedding cake. From choosing flavours your guests will actually eat to avoiding expensi...

Send us Fan Mail It's time for the final I Do or I Don't? episode, where the Totally Absolutely Engaged team give their brutally honest opinions on some of the biggest wedding planning debates. Would you wear a black wedding dress? Are weekday weddings actually worth it? Should children leave the dancefloor after 9pm? Is a champagne tower a must-have or a complete waste of money? This ep...

Send us Fan Mail Planning your wedding flowers? In this episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, we're joined by Jen from Peony Rose Florist to answer the questions every engaged couple wants to know before booking their florist. From how much wedding flowers actually cost to choosing seasonal blooms, avoiding expensive trends and making the most of your budget, this episode is packed with hone...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Totally Absolutely Engaged , we're joined by Lee from Henry D. Johnstone Jewellers, an award-winning family run jeweller known for helping couples find engagement rings, wedding rings and bespoke jewellery they'll treasure forever.  We discuss: • How engagement ring shopping actually works • Lab-grown diamonds vs natural diamonds • Current engagement ring tr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged , wedding professionals Paul, Isla and Esme are back with Part 2 of I Do or I Don't?, debating some of the biggest wedding trends couples are talking about right now. From first looks and destination weddings to personalised vows, unplugged ceremonies, matching bridesmaid dresses, signature cocktails and choreographed first dances...

Send us Fan Mail Wedding awards are everywhere in the wedding industry but what do they actually mean for engaged couples? In this episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, we're unpacking our experience at the latest wedding awards, discussing what goes on behind the scenes, what judges are really looking for, and whether awards should influence your supplier decisions. From industry recognitio...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Totally Absolutely Engaged, Paul and Isla are joined by Matt and Joey from Dirtbag Entertainment and The Hustle to discuss everything couples need to know about wedding entertainment. From building one of the UK's most exciting alternative wedding entertainment companies to performing hundreds of weddings, Matt and Joey share their expert advice on choosing the r...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Totally Absolutely Engaged , Paul and Isla are joined by Pete and Philip, the brilliant duo behind Crazy Nine Golf, the multi-award winning wedding entertainment company transforming drinks receptions across the UK with their handcrafted mobile crazy golf course. From a chance conversation at a family gathering to becoming one of the most sought after wedding supplier...

Send us Fan Mail Would you ban kids from your wedding? Should bridesmaids pay for their own dresses? And are wedding favours actually pointless? 👀 In this hilarious and brutally honest episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, we’re joined by Esme from behind the scenes as we play “I Do or I Don’t” — the ultimate wedding debate game where we blind react to some of the most controversial wedding tren...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged — the wedding podcast created specifically for engaged couples planning their big day 💍 This special BONUS episode follows on from our previous County Brides episode with wedding industry expert Duane, but this time we’re diving even deeper into advice specifically for brides, grooms, and newly engaged couples. If you&...

Send us Fan Mail In this special bonus episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged , we dive into the business side of the wedding industry with Duane from County Brides — one of the North West’s most recognised wedding marketing platforms. Following on from our previous County Brides episode dedicated to engaged couples, this supplier-focused special is packed with honest advice, marketing strategies,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Unpacked, we sit down with wedding videographer Laura from Vision Wave Weddings to talk all things weddings, filming love stories, and the reality of working in the wedding industry. From starting out filming £400 weddings to capturing over 450 wedding days, Laura shares how she built her business, what really happens behind the scenes, and why wedding videograp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, we’re switching things up and hearing directly from a REAL bride! 💍 Bex joins us to spill everything about her wedding journey — from the engagement and venue search to budget shocks, family drama, wedding regrets, photographer mistakes, and the emotional reality of the big day. As both a bride AND wedding coordinator, Bex shares hon...

Send us Fan Mail Planning your wedding? This episode is FULL of honest advice that every bride, groom, and wedding supplier needs to hear. In this solo episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, we’re breaking down the biggest frustrations, misconceptions, and behind-the-scenes truths in the wedding industry — from BOTH the couple’s perspective and the supplier’s side. We discuss: • Why slow replies l...

Send us Fan Mail Planning your wedding and wondering what stationery you actually need? In this episode, we dive into wedding invitations, save the dates, and on-the-day stationery , breaking down what’s essential, what’s a waste of money, and whether DIY wedding invitations are really worth it. We’re joined by Michelle from Rella Event Stationery, who shares expert wedding planning advice , insid...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re planning a wedding or working in the wedding industry… this episode is a MUST listen. We sit down with Duane from County Brides — one of the biggest names in the Northwest wedding scene — to break down: How wedding awards REALLY work What brides should be asking suppliers The biggest mistakes couples make How suppliers can actually stand out at wedding fairs The truth ab...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Isla and Paul sit down with Emma, a professional bridal hairstylist from Finesse Bridal , with nearly 10 years of experience in the wedding industry. If you’re planning your wedding, this episode is packed with expert bridal hair advice to help you avoid common mistakes and feel confident on your big day. 💍 We cover: The biggest bridal hair mistakes brides make H...

Send us Fan Mail We took the podcast LIVE for the very first time… and brought together real wedding suppliers to answer the questions couples actually need to hear . In this episode, Isla & Paul sit down with multiple wedding industry experts including jewellers, photographers, content creators and more — all sharing unfiltered, honest advice from real weddings . 💍 We cover: The biggest wedd...

Send us Fan Mail Planning your honeymoon? This episode is a must listen! We’re joined by honeymoon expert Alex Collins from Travel Counsellors to break down everything you need to know before booking your dream trip. From choosing the right destination and managing your budget to avoiding common mistakes couples make, this episode is packed with honest, practical advice. We also dive into whether...

Send us Fan Mail Wedding planning isn’t all Pinterest-perfect moments… sometimes it’s chaos, controversy, and completely unhinged stories 🤯 In this episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, it’s just us — no guests — diving into our viral TikTok and Instagram comments, reacting to the wildest takes, biggest debates, and funniest (and harshest) opinions from the internet. From wedding DJs vs playlist...