The Bridal Journey Podcast

Hello hello! Today’s episode is about the art and etiquette of curating your wedding guest list. Crafting the perfect assemblage of friends and family for your special day is no small feat, and we're here to guide you through it. Laura Wills, the wedding planning sage behind Wanderlust Creative Studio, teams up with Andie Towner, the curator of bridal dreams at The Bridal Journey and pre-loved wed...

Hello hello! Buckle up, bridal enthusiasts! In this exclusive episode, we're removing the curtain on the fairy-tale wedding that became a global online phenomenon. Join us as we delve into the details of Olivia Burrows Sutherland's luxurious three-day, Tuscan-inspired extravaganza, styled by none other than our very own co-host, Laura, the maestro behind Wanderlust Creative. Olivia Burrows Sutherl...

Hello hello! Get ready to be swept off your feet in today’s episode as we unveil the secrets to finding your dream wedding venue. Whether you're dreaming of saying "I do" in a rustic barn, beside a picturesque beach, or within the grandeur of a ballroom, we've got the inside scoop covered. Join us as Andie Towner from The Bridal Journey and Reveiled , along with co-host Laura from Wanderlust Creat...

Hello hello! On today’s episode, we’re whisking you away on a journey to the dreamy shores of Maddie's ultimate wedding fantasy. Imagine a celebration where every detail is dipped in love and sprinkled with a touch of magic — that's precisely what Maddie and the brilliant Nina Wiener from Nina MaBelle Weddings conjured up beside the tranquil Swan River. This wedding story has everything from a Eur...

Today on The You and Me Podcast we chat with Sarah - co-founder and designer at Naked Vice Meeting through mutual friends - Sarah and Matty began the relationship with a quick couch chat at a Christmas afterparty, and rekindled on a holiday to Bali! Noosa holds a special place in their heart and made the most sense for them to explore a destination wedding there - close enough for all guests to be...

Today on The You and Me Podcast we chat with Remi Lindsay - head of marketing for the Rubinstein Group. Attending the same small university but never crossing paths, Sonny and Remi met instead at the local races, a big day turned even bigger night - yet both of them decided from that moment forward that they were meant to be together.. Remi knew Sonny's sister from uni without knowing him just yet...

Today on The You and Me Podcast we chat with Lexi McMonagle - designer for swimwear label Seafolly. Braidan and Lexi met while they both lived in Brisbane yet came together again when Lexi made the trip down to live in Sydney with him after some long distance relationship work. Braidan was able to convince Lexi to come with him for a picnic in the park with Lexi thinking the ring box was actually...

Today on The You and Me Podcast we chat with Jessy Marshall - founder and owner of leading boutique public relations and events agency based in Sydney, Australia - Hive HQ. Planning a wedding with friends and family all across the country of Australia in the middle of Covid meant that Jessy and Michael had to attempt three different guest lists, change to three different locations and attempt to d...

Today on The You and Me Podcast we chat with Hannah Chody - NYC resident and VP in the family business as she delves into the twists and turns of getting married abroad! After being pre-warned on the plane flight over that this was NOT the time that they'd get engaged, Hannah was completely surprised by her husband-to-be but also her family (who were in on the elaborate secret proposal) on a famil...

Today on The You and Me Podcast we chat with Amy Hembrow - business owner of Sskins and Tammy Fit App and now mamma to two beautiful babes! Covid played a part in their journey - like so many other couples over the last few years. Amy would have been happy to have a court house wedding, but Rory wanted a celebration - so into the planning phase they jumped! Their guests list changed a few times an...

Today on The You and Me Podcast we chat with Adriana Maiolo - designer from Melbourne bridal boutique Kyha Studios. James and Adriana met through friends at school at 16 years old and amongst a few growth periods that saw them work through their own paths in life - came together to celebrate their wedding day at the gorgeous Stones of the Yarra Valley in regional Victoria Being a designer for a to...

Public holiday weekends always throw up some curveballs so we apologise for not having our episode live yesterday! Rest assured though - the wait was worth it! Today on The You and Me Podcast we chat with Melbourne event planner, Therese Della. Therese and Daniel looked no further than the iconic Barunah Plains to host their 170 friends and family for a weekend away from the city and indulge in th...

Happy Monday lovers! We are back for another week of wedding chat and today on the pod we have the ever gorgeous Brooke Hogan discussing her incredible wedding day spent with friends and family at a venue close to their hearts - Myles’s family-run Hotel Sorrento in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Brooke and Myles frequented the space with their friends and family on a regular basis - and wanted t...

Welcome to the newest season of The You and Me Podcast! Its amazing to be back behind the microphone interviewing some incredible brides - and our relaunch episode is just the beginning! Business owner and model Natalie Roser married long time beau Harley Bonner (you may have seen him on a little show called "Home and Away") on a gorgeous summers day in a quiet pocket of the Hunter Valley in NSW....

Welcome back to the "You and Me Podcast," the show where we dive deep into the beautiful world of weddings. Whether you're newly engaged, knee-deep in wedding planning, or simply looking for inspiration, we're here to guide you, offer practical advice, and help you make your dream wedding a reality. Our aim is to empower brides like you with the knowledge and tools to plan a wedding that is unique...

Happy Monday lovers!! Today on the pod we chat to the gorgeous Georgie McDonald. Georgie + Cam met when they were both on different paths in their lives but, as the world really does work in wondrous ways - reconnected when they both had the opportunity to explore if there was more to what they saw in each other - and to say it went amazingly is an understatement. Cam went to the ends of the earth...

Happy Tuesday lovers! We know we are a day late from the usual running schedule so apologies to all our amazing listeners that were refreshing their podcast app incase we uploaded yesterday! A few technical bumps in the road but we made it! Today's guest will be well worth the wait - we promise!!! Planning a wedding at the best of times can be a bit of a headache...planning a wedding during COVID?...

Almost at the end of another week lovers - very much looking forward to a weekend full of friends, family and restaurant dining! Go you good thing Victoria!!!! We get many requests about the difference between marquee weddings and venue weddings. What do couples need to think about? How much more is the cost when you are a D.I.Y couple? And who runs the day when you don't have a venue manager? All...

How are we another week closer to Christmas?! (oh yeap - we are so going there!) Happy Monday lovers! Today's chat on The You and Me Podcast is with the incredible DJ/producer powerhouse that is Dara Hayes, more commonly know to you perhaps as @djtigerlily Dara was so generous with her time, taking a morning out of her busy tour schedule to chat to us about planning a wedding and contesting with C...

Friday is creeping closer lovers! When you think about strippers where does your mind automatically go to? Ours - straight to Canning Tatum in THAT movie Magic Mike with THAT song by Ginuwine...we know you are all humming along right now! ;) But we do pose the question - are strippers really outdated? Would you have them at your hens party? What about at your partners bucks party?! And how about d...

Another week roles around lovers! We hope you had a magical weekend! Today's guest on The You and Me Podcast is vice president of @covet_pr and @power_digital Kira Mackenzie! Kira and Austin met via the modern day conventional method - tinder! and became fast lovers, moving through a speed dating type of meeting, to an Amalfi Coast proposal in quick succession! An Insta worthy proposal shot, a mem...

Fun day Thursday lovers! What a fun episode we have for you today!!! Polls on Instagram can be SO much fun - and today we dissect the top 10 "wedding traditions" that people want to DITCH OR KEEP?! White wedding dresses? Programs at your ceremony? Traditional gift registries? The people have spoken and we chat all about why we think you should ditch or keep these traditions! EPISODE PARTNER - WHO...

Happy Monday lovers! We hope everyone had an amazing weekend - and are looking forward to bringing in the week with a magical episode! Today's guest on The You and Me Podcast is founder and director of PR agency for contemporary brands The Audience Agency and mother of (almost) 2 little ladies, Montarna Pitt! Picking a wedding venue based on first sight alone (not even a visit in the flesh from th...

Happy Thursday lovers! Time for WEDDING PLANNING Q+A and time for part 2 of our styling hacks episode!!! Its in our human DNA to want to get the most out of what we are investing, however lets be real, sometimes we don't have the am out of money needed to be able to fulfil our dreams. How many of us have have planned a Pinterest wedding, but also planned a realistic wedding?! Im going to0 be tippi...

We are back and boy do we have the episode to begin season five with a BANG! One of the most requested weddings we have ever had - today we chat to the incredible Steph Miller - wife, new mamma, model and co-founder of Keep It Cleaner, the world wide phenomenon that takes a holistic approach to wellness and delivers a happy + healthier relationship with your lifestyle, fitness and nutrition - desi...