The Bridal Journey Podcast

We hope your start to the new week is going well lovers! Before we even were privy to her incredible nuptials in Byron Bay (which, by the way, took us to Europe and back with its total vibe and we are so very here for that right now!) we were sold on her engagement ring, A now iconic design - Natasha Chipman of Natasha Schweitzer blew us all away with her unique and impeccable taste - so of course...

Hip hip hooray to the start of a new week lovers! As far as New Zealand weddings go - we cannot get enough of the incredible landscape the country offers, the unique creatives the wedding industry presents and the ever evolving fashion their couples embrace! In today's REAL BRIDE episode we chat to Gracie Taylor-Hitchcock all about her wedding weekend to now husband Ali which was held picturesque...

Hope the sun is shining down on you all today lovers! Today's REAL BRIDE episode features television presenter, journalist and producer Emma Vosti who married her beau Dan in the most magical setting at Cadella Park in rural Victoria. Rewinding right back to the very first move in their relationship (let it be known - Emma was the instigator here ;) a Christmas catch up was the beginning of their...

Happy Monday lovers! You'll never believe this weeks REAL BRIDE episode and what they forgot to bring with them to their airport!!! (Hint - its long and white and the bride wears this on their wedding day!!!!!) Globe trotting couple Sabina + Lino chose to marry in gorgeous Mykonos. Planning their dream day from afar, around the current global pandemic, they were able to gather just under 100 of th...

Another Thursday rolls around which means - its time for WEDDING PLANNING Q+A! On today’s episode we discuss how to create your dream day, while still being able to afford that brunch of avocado on toast! Weddings can be one of a couple’s largest life investments - and so we thought what better topic to do our Q+A on, than styling! Hacks, tips and DO NOT’s - we cover the most important 1%-ers to g...

A fresh Monday means brand new brides, weddings, stories and advice to prep you for the week ahead! Today on the show, we interview fellow podcaster and host of Mamamia's You Beauty podcast, Kelly McCarren. Where do we start with this epic conversation?! This chat brings out ALLLLL the feels for couples who are going along their wedding planning journey with a hop and a skip - until - DA DUM... di...

Happy Thursday lovers! Today is a good day - its time for WEDDING PLANNING Q+A!!! Nothing new here - we are answering your questions, the HIT LIST is back - nothing is ever off limits and differing opinions always make the best conversations! Today we chat about whether stylists and suppliers have an "average" cost and how do people know what they should invest, which supplier should they book fir...

Happy Monday lovers! Its always such fun releasing episodes that we know you guys are just going to absolutely ADORE and today is no different! The ever gorgeous Erin Holland joins us on the pod to chat COVID-19 related postponements (which these newly weds had to sadly endure two times before they got down the aisle!) a rush trip for their suppliers to cross state borders in time to deliver befor...

We are back for season 4 of The You and Me Podcast Q+As, and today we are re-introducing The HIT LIST. Back by popular demand, we answer your questions - nothing is ever off limits and differing opinions always make the best conversations! Today we chat about the right way to 'un-invite' guests to your wedding, how to respectfully reject a supplier when you have decided to go with another option a...

Welcome back lovers! We are so excited to bring to you season 4 of The You and Me Podcast and we return with one of THE MOST fun interviews we have ever had!!! Nadia Fairfax joins us for lots of laughs, hot tips, what NOT to waste your time on and how to improvise when Mother Nature decides to rain on your parade. Meeting at a mutual friends wedding, Nadia and Michael fell head over heals in love,...

This episode of WEDDING PLANNING Q+A is brought to you by The Bridal Journey and Wanderlust Creative. On today’s episode of WEDDING PLANNING Q+A, we discuss the many advantages and options when hosting a cocktail wedding! What to include and what to definitely consider not doing. How the flow of the day can differ to that of a sit down wedding - and how to fill the time when you are not sitti...

This episode of the You and Me Podcast spotlights REAL BRIDE Marina Magri, who not even a month ago married her beau Carl in an incredible celebration in the heart of Melbourne, Victoria. Marina and Carl dated for 4 years before going on an amazing European getaway in 2019. After a rocky start with their luggage being misplaced after their flight (and unbeknownst to Marina - a lost engagement ring...

On today's episode of WEDDING PLANNING Q+A we chat about the one thing that you can not control on your wedding day - the weather! What happens when it rains? What happens if its too hot?! So many plans need to be made to accomodate Mother Nature - so day we give some tips and advice on what to do if extreme weather impact your wedding day! To see more of our couples, their wedding days, the incre...

This episode of the You and Me Podcast spotlights REAL BRIDE Prue Richardson, who married her partner Tom in a stunning rain forest wedding in the hinterland of NSW. Tom proposed to Prue on a holiday in New York City. After a helicopter ride in the depths of winter - which was not Prue's pick on the "to do list" , Tom surprised her after 9 years together and then celebrated with their friends on a...

On today's episode of WEDDING PLANNING Q+A - we dissect the most asked question that came through our Instagram poles and all the relating advice. Florals. Flowers, Flos. Blooms. Whatever you call them - they are a talking point of contention with so many couples! We debunk some myths and share some advice on how best to approach your floral investment. To see more of our couples, their wedding da...

This episode of the You and Me Podcast spotlights REAL BRIDE Sandra Kim, owner of Mikcardnas (nee-car-na), a luxurious handmade knit bag/accessories company based in New Your City who married now husband Tim in one of New York's finest event spaces, The Foundry. Sandra and Tim met through mutual friends at a college party, and were together for 8 years, before Tim popped the question secretly (to...

On today's episode of WEDDING PLANNING Q+A - we focus on FAMILY! The good, the bad and the ugly…your family, your partners family - what happens if they don’t get along and how involved should they be with your big day?! We chat Mother In Law's and their sometimes treacherous meddling and how to honour those members that are no longer with us on your special day. To see more of our couples, their...

This episode of the You and Me Podcast spotlights REAL BRIDE Julia Lomas, director at Lomaskerr, a public relations and brand advocacy company based in New Zealand. Julia married her beau Jeremy in an inner city celebration, in Queenstown, on the South Island of NZ. Originally planning for the overseas euro summer dream, Julia + Jeremy had decided, and completely organised their wedding day in Cop...

On today's episode of WEDDING PLANNING Q+A - the HIT LIST we chat about the gift of giving! Is asking for cash awkward or does it put people in a precarious position? Do you give more to family than friends? Would you still give a physical present if they specifically asked for cash? What is a reasonable amount to pay a vendor for a booking fee? Why are booking fees non-refunadable? Can you break...

This episode of the You and Me Podcast spotlights REAL BRIDE Crystal Kimber, who married her beau Andy in a gorgeous celebration held under the stars in regional Victoria, channeling all the mid summer European vibes! Crystal channelled her inspiration, and the beginnings of her creative process with the inspiration of Poppy Delevingne's floral wedding dress - so on the hunt she went! Not wanting...

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This episode of the You and Me Podcast spotlights REAL BRIDE Laura Cole, who married her beau Aidan in a gorgeous intimate setting, surrounded by 30 of their closest people in regional Victoria. Laura and Aidan were booked in for a large scale marquee wedding with close to 200 guests when COVID hit and changed their plans dramatically. Understanding the risk of such a large gathering having the po...

On today's episode of WEDDING PLANNING Q+A we get stuck into what people have asked are bridesmaids duties!!! Firstly - do we think that the bridal party of either bride or groom should have jobs or duties?! And if so - how much can you really ask of them? We chat about contractual agreements with suppliers and how to be mindful of payment cut off dates and what a booking fee is actually covers an...

This episode of the You and Me Podcast spotlights REAL BRIDE Chantelle Stanton, who, married her partner Tanner in a gorgeous outdoor marquee reception ain regional Victoria. Chantelle, a Melbourne model and Tanner a primary school teacher met when they were teenagers, traveling the world together, and building a house before becoming engaged and finally marrying in the summer of 2021. With Chante...

On today's episode of WEDDING PLANNING Q+A we are wrapping it up for another season, our biggest one yet - big guests, big conversations and lots of laughs! Today we chat about gifting and spending, how to ask your bridal party without being cliché and when is the best time to change dresses during your wedding day! Thank YOU again for joining us on this journey! We could not do this without you -...