The Wedding Editors Podcast

What happens when the wedding venue you've fallen in love with suddenly goes bust, just months before your big day? In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast , Yvonne Dixon explores one of the biggest financial risks couples face when planning their wedding: what happens when a venue or supplier goes into administration, leaving couples without their booking and potentially thousands of pound...

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast , Yvonne Dixon is joined by travel expert Michelle Nerdin, founder of Sea Glass Travel, to explore everything couples need to know about planning their dream honeymoon or destination wedding. With over a decade of experience creating tailor-made holidays, Michelle explains why honeymoon planning deserves just as much thought as the wedding itself, and...

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast , Yvonne Dixon shares a cautionary story about a couple who chose a wedding supplier almost entirely because of their glowing 5-star rating, only to discover far too late that the reviews had not told the full story. Pasted markdown Yvonne explains why a high-star rating is not always proof of reliability. It can simply mean the review system has work...

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast , Yvonne Dixon explores the quiet luxury wedding trend, and why the most understated-looking weddings can often be the most expensive to execute well. Through the story of a couple who fell for the old money, quiet luxury aesthetic online, Yvonne explains how small upgrades can quickly snowball. Better linens, specific florals, tailored outfits and “j...

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon talks about one of the trickiest conversations in micro wedding planning: how to keep your guest list small without leaving people feeling shut out. Through the story of a couple who capped their guest list at 40, Yvonne explores how extended family and old friends found out they weren't invited through social media, and why the hurt rar...

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast , Yvonne Dixon is joined by Dr Jonquil Chantre, multi-award-winning surgeon and founder of One Aesthetic Studio in Cheshire, to talk about beauty, aesthetics and feeling your best before the wedding. Dr Jonquil explains why getting wedding ready should never be about chasing a filtered version of yourself, or trying to treat one perfect photograph. In...

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon is joined by Michelle Beggy, international matchmaker and founder of Ignite Dating, for an honest conversation about finding love before the wedding planning begins. Michelle works with professional, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients who are often cash rich, time poor, and looking for something more personal than dating app...

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon talks about one of the most uncomfortable wedding conversations couples often avoid: how much it really costs to be part of the wedding party. Through Priya's story, Yvonne explores how being asked to be a bridesmaid can quickly shift from an honour into an unexpected invoice, especially when costs build slowly over time through dresses,...

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast , Yvonne Dixon explores why a bigger wedding budget does not always create a better wedding experience. Yvonne explains how couples can spend thousands on details guests barely notice, while missing the things that genuinely shape the day, like food, music, atmosphere, timing and how welcome people feel. She also talks through the budget traps that qu...

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast , Yvonne Dixon is joined by award-winning confectioner Elaine Hamey from Elaine’s Creative Cakes to talk honestly about wedding cakes, from the craft and time involved to the disasters, trends and practical details couples often never see. With over 40 years of experience as a confectioner, plus decades teaching the craft, Elaine shares what really go...

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast , Yvonne Dixon talks honestly about one of the biggest assumptions couples make when hiring a wedding planner: that the person they meet in the consultation is the person who will actually guide them through the planning process and run the day itself. Yvonne explains why “wedding planner” can mean very different things, from full planning and supplie...

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon tackles one of the biggest sources of wedding stress: the guest list. What starts as a simple list of names can quickly become a minefield of family expectations, plus ones, children, budgets, venue limits and awkward conversations. Yvonne explains why guest list decisions are rarely just logistical, they are emotional, political and oft...

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon shares one of the most important venue lessons couples need to know before signing on the dotted line: not every wedding venue is legally licensed for ceremonies. From expired marriage licences and room-specific permissions to noise curfews, corkage fees, supplier restrictions, planning conditions and décor rules, Yvonne explains the hid...

In this episode, Yvonne Dixon is joined by Adi from Verdure to talk honestly about wedding flowers, budgets, trends and the creative process behind beautiful floral design. They discuss why wedding flowers can cost more than couples expect, how to make a floral budget work harder, and why working with an experienced florist can completely transform the planning experience. Timestamps: 00:00 - Meet...

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon explores why wedding planning can quickly shift from exciting to overwhelming, especially when decision fatigue, outside opinions, family expectations and the pressure for perfection all start to build. Yvonne shares practical advice on how to take back control of the planning process by getting clear on your intention, prioritising the...

In this episode, Yvonne is joined by wedding content creator Mary-Cait Bristow to talk about one of the biggest new trends in weddings. They explore the difference between a videographer and a content creator, what couples can expect on the day, and why raw, behind-the-scenes moments can become some of the most treasured memories. Timestamps: 00:00 - Why wedding content creators are becoming part...

In this first episode, Yvonne Dixon shares the wedding vendor truths that every couple needs to understand before the planning stress kicks in. From contracts and hidden costs to supplier timelines and communication, this episode helps couples avoid awkward surprises and plan with more clarity, confidence and calm. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to The Wedding Editors podcast 01:17 - The supplier tru...

Welcome to The Wedding Editors , the podcast for busy brides and grooms who want to plan their day, their way, without the stress, confusion or hidden costs that can come with wedding planning. Hosted by Yvonne , a luxury wedding expert with decades of experience creating unforgettable celebrations, this show brings you practical planning advice, insider knowledge and real wedding wisdom to help y...