Bridechilla - Wedding Planning Podcast

If you are struggling with how to go about having 'the talk', eg speaking to your family and loved ones about your wedding and money, then hopefully advice given in today's Q&A episode of the podcast may help you out. My guest today is Rachel Wilkerson Miller...she's a professional writer and editor living in Brooklyn, NY. She currently creates and edits content as a Senior Lifestyle Editor at Buz...

Who are you getting married for? You better have answered 'each other'. Today's episode is titled 'Don't plan your mother's wedding' which comes from a quote from my wonderful guests. Britt and Josh from elopmentcollective.com Josh is a marriage celebrant and Britt is a wedding planner/boss lady behind their business. Between them, they have organized and officiated A LOT of weddings and as I say...

Today's Wedding Q&A covers everything from vintage wedding dress shopping with Karen from Rock the Frock and I talk about sourcing quality hair and make up artists in popular wedding destinations (it can be tricky!). As well as answering your wedding Questions, I bring you my interview with Karen, the incredibly knowledgable and lovely owner of Rock the Frock. Karen has an amazing reputation for s...

Destination weddings are fast becoming a very popular option for brides and grooms who want to escape with their family and friends, to somewhere possibly tropical and celebrate their nuptials in tropical style. I'm joined on the podcast by Megan and Rebecca from destinationwedding.com, who both help couples plan their dream destination weddings all over the world. I'm going to take a stab in the...

Today's Wedding Q&A covers everything from sibling dramas to surprise bridal pregnancies! I'm continuously surprised and delighted by what you send me and I get good vibes every time that little email noise pings. Today's episode title is Pregnant brides, Wedding Rebellion & Siblings. I tackle a couple of questions who are somewhat struggling with their moral compass and also shifting the thought...

The Girl Scout/Guide motto is "Be prepared" and that's exactly what you'll be after listening to Save The Date Wedding Podcast! Today I present you 7 sneaky wedding expenses and how to avoid them. It's all about staying one step ahead, doing your research AND being a wedding planning, money-saving ninja. I guarantee you'll be ahead after listening to this episode. Be on your way to wedding Plannin...

Today's Wedding Q&A covers everything from broken bachelorette plans & which wedding catering to choose to suit your vibe. Cocktail? Buffet? Silver Service? I'm very happy that I have TWO guests on to help me answer your wonderful questions! There are some people that you meet that you instantly just connect with. When I started following Joshua Withers on Facebook, I knew that he was my sort of p...

Staying cool, calm and collected when planning your wedding, is often easier said than done. I talk a lot about aesthetics in the wedding podcast…how things will look, where to buy the best stuff etc but today I wanted to step back and focus on how you feel because no matter how flashy the dress or suit, if you aren’t happy and glowing on your wedding day on the inside, then you might as well just...

You’ve got wedding planning questions and Save The Date Wedding Podcast host Aleisha McCormack, has answers! In this episode, Aleisha answers questions about Bridesmaid's budgets, hair and makeup and tackles the topic of age…what to wear when you aren’t 24…becuase as listen Sue says ‘There are a few websites that occasionally have an article about older brides, but even their ads for "mature" brid...

Visiting an alternative wedding fair doesn't have to mean that you have dreadlocks and feathers in your hair...although feathers are actually a very popular motif lately. I see the alternative as stepping outside the 'same same' box and adding that special touch that only you and your partner can bring, to make your wedding day truly yours! In this episode of The Save The Date Wedding Podcast, I s...

You’ve got wedding planning questions and Save The Date Wedding Podcast host Aleisha McCormack, has answers! In this episode blogger Nova from Nubride.com returns as a special guest Q&A questions answerer person. Nubride.com (modern weddings with a splash of diversity) has quickly become a destination for brides of all colors, ethnicities, and backgrounds because Nova is presenting all the info th...

For me, some of my favorite memories of weddings (including my own) is dancing. When I dance, I really commit. Shoes off, gyrating, weird fist-pumping, Elaine Benes style, sweaty commitment. Today’s episode is all about picking the right music (and performers) for your audience, venue, and event. My lovely guest is Shola Kaye, she’s a professional singer and with her band has supported celebrities...

You’ve got wedding planning questions and Save The Date Wedding Podcast host Aleisha McCormack, has answers! Another jam-packed Wedding Q&A episode! Including questions about horrible bosses, the topic of the guest book bitch and how to pique your fiancé's wedding interest! Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN f...

Today’s episode is all about embracing differences. I don't know about you but I don't really look like the gals in the bridal magazines because A) I'm 5"2 and B) I'm not a model but I am white and if I squint I can sort of visualize my head on their body. Todays’ guest is Nova, founder of nubride.com, ‘A modern wedding blog with a splash of diversity’ which has quickly become a destination for br...

You’ve got wedding planning questions and Save The Date Wedding Podcast host Aleisha McCormack, has answers! Today Jessica from thebudgetsavvybride.com returns as a special guest Q&A questions answerer person. We answer your questions…how to talk about family financial contributions to your wedding day, the perfect beach wedding show and we tackle the conundrum of who should you buy gifts for… bri...

A theme free episode of The Save The Date Wedding Podcast, where I cover everything from gift registries super finds to how we changed the wording in our wedding ceremony to support our gay friends. I also talk about how to go to FREE regular yoga and fitness classes in your area and look at items that you may not buy yourself but are fabulous inclusions on your wedding gift registry. Be on your w...

You’ve got wedding planning questions and Save The Date Wedding Podcast host Aleisha McCormack, has answers! Today I tackle questions from two listeners both called Meg! Meg #1 is struggling to find the right way to ask guests to gift them money and manage a way for overseas guests to contribute without having to currency convert or accept cheques! Meg #2 is have a terrible time with one of her fi...

There are plenty of ways to streamline your wedding planning and if you have a smartphone and internet access it’s obvs even easier. Today I am joined by Jessica from thebudgetsavvybride.com to talk all things wedding apps, discount sites, coupons and wedding tech to make your life a breeze and save money along the way! Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the...

You’ve got wedding planning questions and Save The Date Wedding Podcast host Aleisha McCormack, has answers! In this episode Celebrant Josh Withers returns as a special guest Q&A questions answerer person. Josh is an Australian marriage celebrant (who regularly travels all over the world marrying people) …lucky chap and lucky people, because Josh is tops! We talk grooms grooming (I learn what poma...

Etsy is a magical place were clever, crafty people unite to sell their wares so the DIY inclined (but not time blessed…or skill blessed?) can buy up a storm. If you want a DIY wedding but never want to touch a glue gun, then Etsy is the place to be. I call it DIY without the Y. A marvelous place for couples to find all sorts of very specific decor details too, themed items, bunting, wedding and br...

You’ve got wedding planning questions and Save The Date Wedding Podcast host Aleisha McCormack, has answers! In this episode Karen Cinnamon, from smashingtheglass.com, is back on the Save The Date Wedding Podcast as a special guest Q&A questions answerer person. Karen’s last visit on the podcast was a hit so I couldn’t wait to meet with her again and she came with her own questions (so resourceful...

11 Ways to De-Clone Your Wedding Clone is probably a little harsh but I fear many brides and grooms are suffering from copycat-it is, being sucked into the vortex of the same sameness. So in today’s episode, I’ve rounded up my 11…. not 10…11 favorite ideas to de-clone, personalize and add that little bit of you that no one could copy, even if they tried. Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with...

You’ve got wedding planning questions and damn girl, I have answers. This Q&A Episode of the Save The Date Wedding Podcast has something for everyone...affairs, venue hunting and post-wedding blues. My guest host today is Lindsay, Editor and wonder woman from the wedding and wedding venue blog, Womangettingmarried.com. Lindsay and her team specialises in finding the best wedding venues across the...

Celebrant Selection with Josh Withers. Have you chosen you, marriage celebrant, officiate, minister, registrar or registrant person? You know, the lady or gent that makes the whole wedding official!? The topic of actually making it official is my theme today and my guest Joshua Withers…Josh Withers to be relaxed about it, is a little bit of an expert in the area having married hundreds of couples...

It's #bridesmaidweek on The Save The Date Wedding podcast and what better way to celebrate than to have the author of The Bridesmaid Guide: Modern Advice on Etiquette, Parties, and Being Fabulous, Kate Chynoweth on as my special guest to help me answer your burning bridal Q&A questions! Her book has sold over 100,000 copies (!) and Kate knows what she's talking about. What's great about the book i...