Manage My Wedding Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Planning your dream wedding involves countless decisions, and none more important than choosing the perfect venue. But let's face it: when it comes to finding that ideal space, most couples don't know what they don't know, making it an overwhelming and daunting task.  We delve into the depths of this significant decision to guide you towards making the right choice....

Send us Fan Mail Enhancing Your Big Day with Thoughtful Details! When planning your wedding, it's crucial to focus not only on the physical appearance of the table, but also on creating moments and experiences that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. After all, it's the emotions and memories they take away that truly make your wedding unforgettable.  Here are some ideas that...

Send us Fan Mail Your wedding day is one of the most important and memorable events in your life, and every detail matters. In this episode, we'll explore how thoughtful table decor can enhance your big day and make it even more special. We will discuss the essential elements of wedding table decor. These include; table linens place settings centrepieces menu cards place cards. guest favours...

Send us Fan Mail Often, couples get so caught up in the wedding planning that they forget the importance of planning the perfect honeymoon. After all the weeks, months, or even years of wedding planning, you deserve to have an unforgettable honeymoon. Join us in this episode as we sit down with Tanya from Travel Associates , who shares her expert insights and personal tips to help you plan the ult...

Send us Fan Mail Sex on your wedding night and the expectations vs reality of it. It's important we emphasise the fact that not all couples have sex on their wedding night and that weddings can be exhausting and emotional, and it's okay to prioritise rest and relaxation over sex. Having open communication about expectations for the wedding night beforehand will help avoid any disappointm...

Send us Fan Mail Wedding Budgeting in a Time of Inflation: Prioritising Expenses and Cutting Costs. Wedding planning can be overwhelming, and it's all too easy to find yourself going over your budget, especially in these current times of inflation. In this episode, we'll explore why overspending on weddings is so common and how to avoid it. Setting a budget for your wedding can be challe...

Send us Fan Mail What I should have done before my wedding day is a wonderful thing in hindsight. But, no point in dwelling on it. Instead it's best we share it with you so you don't make the same mistakes. I am discussing the top 4 things I wish I did before the big day and how it affected me after the wedding, the honeymoon and why I ended up extremely exhausted. . For full shownotes h...

Send us Fan Mail Are you wondering..... Kids or no kids at your wedding? Don't have kids so not sure you want any kids at your big day? Or, you have kids but not sure you want other's to bring their kids? Or do you just give in and have all the kids there taking over your wedding day and have their parents run around after them and not getting to enjoy themselves? We are covering absolut...

Send us Fan Mail Honouring loved ones on your wedding day can be something extremely important to you and others in your family. But how do you do it without it taking away the happiness of your wedding day. Acknowledging loved ones on your big day isn’t just for those who have passed but also for those who can’t make it or who might be ill or just can’t travel. In this episode we are giving you 1...

Send us Fan Mail What you decide for your reception can make or break it and who doesn't want the best reception where everyone is on the dance floor all night and raving about your wedding for years to come. In last week's episode we shared the top 3 tips for having a beautiful sentimental wedding ceremony and this week as promised we are following on with the reception top 3 tips. Food...

Send us Fan Mail The top 3 wedding ceremony tips you need to make your wedding ceremony memorable and the best it can be. When you are planning your ceremony there are lots of smaller details you need to plan to get everything organised. But, if you plan around these 3 top ceremony tips you are sure to have a perfect and memorable ceremony. Get these 3 ceremony things right through the planning an...

Send us Fan Mail When you are wedding planning you can end up in a big shambled mess if you don't set yourself up correctly and plan in a way that is best for you. There are pro's and con's to every decision you make when wedding planning and this includes how you plan and what tools you use. In this episode I am giving you some guidance so that you can plan more easily in your own...

Send us Fan Mail Are you constantly being told what you should do for your wedding day? Have you actually thought about what you shouldn't do during your wedding planning? Thought about the things that could cause you overwhelm or stress? In this episode I am giving you 6 things you really should not do in the lead up to your wedding day and how these things can truly cause you some grief. Fo...

Send us Fan Mail Wondering if those feelings are wedding overwhelm and do you need a Wedding Planner? This week on the podcast we are interviewing Kerstyn from Hire a Bridesmaid and WOW does she have some valuable wedding tips. Her expert wedding advice will change how you are planning, ensure you enjoy the journey and have the wedding you want. We discuss; Understanding where your wedding overwhe...

Send us Fan Mail What takes place during the cocktail hour? Or as some venues call it, Pre-Reception. The time between the ceremony and Reception. This part of the day is integral for a number of reasons but mostly  To give you time to have photographs and refresh To give guests a drink and some food Honestly, after your ceremony and the all nervous energy and then hugging and kissing everyone and...

Send us Fan Mail There are the standard things that go wrong on your wedding day. Like the florist couldn’t get the exact colour, the cars are late, a guest is sick. But what truly effects your day the most and causes it to go wrong and not to plan is not what you think. In this episode I am giving you the main 5 reasons why things can and will go wrong and how you can ensure they don't happe...

Send us Fan Mail How am I ever going to convince my partner to spend that much on wedding flowers? I want all the beautiful flowers for my wedding but I just can't afford them? Why are wedding flowers so expensive?  Are you relating to these questions? So many brides are and that is why this week on the podcast we are giving you another option. Still a stunning option but at a lower price poi...

Send us Fan Mail Do you often feel anxious about your wedding day? And the decisions that you have made for your wedding day?  Do you worry that maybe you want to change your mind or you haven't picked the right things? No matter what stage you are at planning these thoughts and feelings will come and go. And even if you haven't planned things yet, this is something really important for...

Send us Fan Mail You have 4 very different seasons to pick from when selecting your wedding date. Summer, Autumn (Fall) , Winter and Spring.  Each of these seasons has it’s pros and cons which we will cover in detail in this podcast episode. All four Seasons are beautiful but you will naturally lean towards 1 or 2 after listening to this episode. To read more and view the full shownotes please vis...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s talk about the dreaded wedding budget. Last week I talked about the Guest List. I helped you cut back the guest list and finalise the guest list. If you did not listen to those 3 podcast episodes then start here. Now, the reason you must start with the guest list and not the budget is because how can you work out a budget if you don’t know how many guests you are inviting. W...

Send us Fan Mail The final step to creating and finalising your guest list. Once this is completed you can move forward with the rest of your planning. This 3 part podcast is a Guest List Challenge to help you create and cut the guest list so you can afford that dream wedding dress and honeymoon and say 'no' to other people's opinions on who should be invited. This episode is part 3...

Send us Fan Mail The Guest List Challenge that helps you say 'no' to others. This 3 part podcast is a Guest List Challenge to help you create and cut the guest list so you can afford that dream wedding dress and honeymoon. This is 4 simple steps that you follow and get your partner involved so you both are happy and agree on the guest list. This episode is part 2 so make sure you start a...

Send us Fan Mail Guaranteed to cut your guest list. This 3 part podcast is a Guest List Challenge to help you create and cut the guest list so you can afford that dream wedding dress and honeymoon. This is 4 simple steps that you need to follow and get your partner onboard so you both are happy and agree on the guest list. I am so excited for this 3 part podcast series because it's the first...

Send us Fan Mail This is definitely the wedding budget tip you don't want to hear and are avoiding but it's the most important. Make sure you join us again on Monday, 9th January 2023 for our first podcast episode of the year as it's a unique episode and something I haven't done before and it  will truly help your wedding budget. 🤍 WEDDING MUST-HAVES: Download the Free Manage...

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