Bridechilla - Wedding Planning Podcast

Episode 103 is all about saving you time and money when it comes to your wedding stationery. The amount of papers and printed materials for wedding has exploded recently, going from simple invitations to a mass of printed details starting with save the dates and including menus, the order of ceremony, seating charts, quotable cards, thank you notes…the list goes on and it can get pretty pricey if...

Episode 102 is a Q&A episode of firsts! My first question from a groom….can I get a hell yes! This wonderful chap asks about what I would recommend in regards to the bride's expectations of what he needs to do on their wedding day. It’s a very thoughtful question and I am so happy that he and his partner are listening together and enjoying the show! And also a fabulous voice message from listener...

Episode 101 is Part 2 of the Save The Date wedding photography special where I speak with wedding photographer Laura Babb. Laura’s documentary style wedding photographs are gorgeous and completely kick-arse, capturing ‘magical epic moments like you exchanging your wedding vows, alongside the real stuff: laughing so hard you snort champagne out of your nose and your friends getting sweaty on the da...

Episode 100! Wit Woo. This episode is devoted to you, my lovely listeners and all of your fabulously intriguing, funny and honest responses to The Save The Date Wedding Podcast 100th episode survey. In this episode, I share some of your personal challenges in wedding planning and some of my thoughts on how to overcome them and bring our your inner #bridechilla. Be on your way to wedding Planning Z...

Episode 99 is Part 1 of a much-requested topic… wedding photography! I am delighted to be joined by superstar wedding photographer Laura Babb who has made her mark shooting documentary style wedding photographs and has been featured in hundreds (yes hundreds) of blogs and magazines, shooting everything from intimate elopements, colorful and quirky weddings to huge celebration bonanzas! In part one...

Episode 098 is all about YOU…because it’s another Q&A beauty! Listener Ellie asks about getting ‘too excited’ post engagement and not freaking her other half out, Che wants to know all about RSVP timelines and expectations, especially if the wedding is only a few months a way and Halley wants to know if ‘she has to have a Bridal Shower’ because frankly, she doesn’t think that they’re her scene! Be...

It’s episode 96 of the Save The Date Wedding Podcast where I answer your wedding planning questions! This episode focuses on a great question from listener Lexi, who wants to know all about ‘first look’ photographs. There’s so much to say on this new ‘tradition’, most of which I believe to be very positive, particularly using the first look as an opportunity to save time (and some money) with phot...

In episode 095 of the Save The Date Wedding Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Jen, the DIY wedding queen from Somethingturquoise.com, who as well as having the best wedding craft tutorial website around is a hairdresser (now retired) with over 13 years of styling hair for weddings, under her belt. In Part one of the episode, Jen shares with us, tips 1 to 5, to make sure your hair is as ready...

In episode 94 I continue a conversation that I had live on periscope recently about your wedding guests using social media to share moments of your big day. One area that’s very new is Periscope and Meerkat…live video broadcasts that be great for people to watch your wedding if they are overseas or unable to attend but also it’s important that privacy settings are in place, unless you want your bi...

Episode 93 of the Save The Date Wedding Podcast is Part 2 of my special series sharing the absolute best wedding planning advice from the world's BEST wedding bloggers, that have featured on the wedding podcast so far. I’ve met and interviewed some pretty influential and in the know wedding bloggers. What’s great about speaking with them is they keep up with all of the new and wonderful additions...

It’s episode 92 of the Save The Date Wedding Podcast where I answer your wedding planning questions. First up, is it kosher to invite more guests from your ‘B list’ after the ‘A list’ have declined? What’s the cut-off and how and can you do it without looking like a total arse? I also share with you a fabulous reader email from Jamie, who has really implemented a lot of advice from podcasts with w...

Over the past 91 episodes of the Save The Date Wedding Podcast I have met and interviewed some pretty influential and in the know wedding bloggers. What’s great about speaking with them is they keep up with all of the new and wonderful additions to the world of weddings in their individual niches. This episode I bring you my favorite excerpts from my interview with... -Jess from TheBudgetSavvyBrid...

In episode 90 of the wedding podcast, I explore the topic of what to do if your bridesmaids are uncomfortable in the dress that you have chosen…Should they speak up or shut up? Using some great responses from you, my listeners from the Save The Date Wedding Podcast Facebook Page! I also answer a listener question about using your diet or food lifestyle choices in your wedding catering and how to h...

Episode 89 is all about YOU and the clever suggestions and comments that you have been sharing with me! Listener Jenn has implemented some wonderful ideas to save money and be environmentally friendly at her wedding and managed to create her whole wedding using the budget that she was originally quoted just for catering alone! It’s all about being assertive and knowing what you want when it comes...

In episode 88 of The Save The Date Wedding Podcast, it’s wedding Q&A, all the way, where I answer your wedding related questions about… Whether to have an open bar or not- what to compromise on and what to stretch your money for when it comes to celebration alcohol. I look at the pros and cons of price per head alcohol deals with wedding venues and how to go about asking your guests to pay for boo...

In episode 87 of the wedding podcast, the second of a two-part series (listen to ep 85 for part 1) I go through the important points to hit when scheduling your wedding day timeline. How long should you allocate for hair and make up? Should you give time limits on speeches and how to create contingency plans in case time gets away from you on the day! Lots of handy hints, sneaky tricks and fun adv...

In episode 86 of The Save The Date Wedding Podcast, it’s a full episode of wedding Q&A, where I answer your wedding-related questions about… Whether it is worthwhile booking hotel blocks for your guests and how to make sure you aren’t being forced into an unmanageable contract when it comes to getting possible accommodation discounts. A lovely listener is struggling with the decision of whether sh...

In episode 85 of the wedding podcast, the first of a two-part series I share the secrets to creating an easy to follow wedding day timeline, to being organized and most importantly, ditching the bridezilla and becoming a bridechilla! Inspired by a listener question, these episodes are must-listen if you are scheduling your big day (that’s everyone). Even if you are working with a wedding planner,...

In episode 84 of The Save The Date Wedding Podcast, it’s a full episode of wedding Q&A, where I answer your wedding-related questions about… How to be ‘feelings aware’ and avoid bad vibes, when it comes to leaving friends off your bridesmaid list but NOT feel obliged to ask everyone you’ve ever met to be a part of the A-team! I also talk about the best places to find high end, super Schmick, pre-o...

How many dolphins will die because of your wedding? Bloody none I hope! Here’s the thing, weddings are awesome but there can be a lot of waste (and I’m not even talking about money) when it comes to your big day. In Episode 83 of the wedding podcast, I was prompted to think about this topic and record this episode after a listen, Charlotte contacted me about ways that her partner could make sure t...

In episode 82 of The Save The Date Wedding Podcast, it’s a full episode of wedding Q&A, where I answer your wedding-related questions about… How and where to rent bridesmaids and maid of honor dresses. What should you do to make sure that the fit is right and you/they get the best value for your money? I also answer a question from a newly engaged bride to be who is looking to plan an ’unconventio...

Phallic Free Bachelorette Ideas, I encourage you to ditch the penis straws and magic mike’s and instead embrace some super celebratory alternatives, bringing you 8 hens party/ bachelorette ideas that are all about fun and not breaking the bank. There seems to be a big trend in going away on elaborate and extravagant holidays for bachelorette weekends and while that sounds fabulous, I get a lot of...

In episode 80 of The Save The Date Wedding Podcast, I answer a bunch of listener wedding-related questions about… Asking your all-inclusive venue to change or add to a menu, how to negotiate and come to a compromise without spending additional money and a listener Seinfeld style conundrum, where a bridesmaid has misheard her role in the wedding and assumes that she is the maid of honor! Lastly, a...

4 MORE ways to save money on your wedding is a follow up to an episode that I did way back at the start of this wedding podcast (ep 4). If you are looking to shave some money off your budget and have run out of ways to do it, listen to this episode! I bring you four new sassy, easy to implement ways to save money and cut your wedding budget without compromising…and trust me, your wedding guests wi...

I answer a bunch of listener wedding-related questions about… Tips and steps to take to book a fabulous private house (or castle perhaps) using Airbnb (or similar websites) to hold your wedding. Cash bars and booze- what is the etiquette when it comes to asking for your guests to pay for drinks? This topic is always a bit of a fire started as everyone seems to have an opinion! And, first dance, do...