The Miss To Mrs Mindset

I wanted to share some thoughts on the whole losing weight for the wedding thing and whether it’s really about the weight at all or because of our confidence in general. I share some thoughts about how to feel better about yourself in the run up to the big day and how the right photographer can help you, plus a tip for wedding dress shopping! Let me know if you found this helpful or if you have an...

The word bespoke brings up images of luxury and, well, expensive things. But did you know that bespoke options are actually accessible to you, whatever your budget? I’m sharing about my own experience of bespoke, both as a headpiece designer making bespoke accessories and as a customer looking for a bespoke piece of jewellery to help you see the value in what’s on offer, along with reasons why I t...

Staying true to yourself while planning a wedding can be hard when you’re bombarded by picture-perfect wedding inspiration (thanks Pinterest!) so what can you do to bring yourself back? The most memorable weddings are those that capture your personality and celebrate you as a couple - here are a few tips to help you get back on track! Have an idea for an episode or want to get in touch? You can re...

Happy new year! Today I’m sharing my thoughts on trends - how they may help or hinder us in our wedding planning, validate or shame us and why nobody talks about what really matters when choosing elements for your wedding day. I’d love to know if you are or have been influenced by trends when planning your wedding day, and whether that feels or felt natural to you - come and respond on my question...

If you’re new to wedding planning or are new to this whole world of wedding fairs/fayres/showcases/exhibitions (side note, they’re all the same thing!) then this is for you! If you suffer with anxiety, it’s nice to have some sense of control when we tackle new things so I’ve put together this guide to help you plan for attending a wedding fayre, what to expect while you’re there and what to do aft...

Today I’m explaining what wedding directories are and how you can use them as a resource in your wedding planning to streamline your process. In this episode I’ll share the difference between general and niche directories and give an insight into the resources they have on offer for you. They’re all free for you to access with a wealth of resources, so I hope you discover one that’s a good fit for...

I’ve been MIA on here for a few months so I thought I’d share a bit more about everything that’s been going on and celebrate the highs and share the lows of 2022. If you have ideas for an episode or would like to join me, you can reach me at sarah@elsaroseboutique.com or reach out to me on Instagram @elsaroseboutique. You can also read a version of this episode on my blog at elsaroseboutique.com/b...

One thing I hear so many brides saying is how overwhelmed they are. In fact, overwhelm can creep in at any point of the wedding planning journey (and beyond too!), so knowing how to manage those times can help you to be less hard on yourself. In this episode, I share my thoughts on why we get overwhelmed during wedding planning and some tips on how to manage when we feel that way, along with some...

Have you thought about how you’re going to take care of yourself on your wedding day? I know it sounds a bit strange as you’ll have people around you all day, but it’s worth planning ahead, particularly if you struggle with your mental health or live with a chronic condition. In this episode, I’m sharing how I (badly!) navigated my wedding day with type 1 diabetes, how my need to people please cam...

Where do you even start with planning a wedding? Trust me, you’re not alone in this because I was asking the same thing myself (and felt the pressure really early on). In this episode, I’m taking you through a logical order for booking suppliers, along with some tips for finding the right people to make up your dream team. Let me know if you found this helpful by reaching out to me on Instagram us...

Wedding well-being and why this accessory designer decided to start a podcast!