The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast

REBROADCAST: Do you really need to have a wedding party? Maybe not. Imagine avoiding all of the wedding party drama, saving some money and saving your relationships! Tune in to hear my reasons for not having a wedding party - no bridesmaids, no groomsmen, no attendants - and why I think the role of wedding party member has gone from honor to JOB! We talk valuing relationships, cutting down on dram...

Dealing with wedding party drama? This episode is for you! We hear a lot in wedding planning communities that someone's maid of honor is flaking on their responsibilities, a wedding party member is being difficult about an outfit, a best man isn't responding to texts or an attendant isn't supporting the couple like they should be. So what can you do about? Tune is as I address a listener question...

REBROADCAST: So your parents are contributing to your wedding, right? But how much money are they giving you? Or are they actually giving you any money at all? Before you begin wedding planning, you need to talk to your parents (or whoever might be contributing to your wedding) about what those numbers look like for your wedding budget and what strings are attached to that money. Tune in as I shar...

In this week's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast we're tackling guest list mistakes. From having a B list to collecting RSVPs, we'll talk about what mistakes you shouldn't make and which ones I actually think are okay. Let's solve your wedding guest list drama! Inspired by https://www.brides.com/guest-list-mistakes-expert-tips-7111928 & https://www.vogue.in/content/major-w...

REBROADCAST: Since a 2024 listener asked how to best include their pet in their wedding day, I wanted to rebroadcast this episode from the archives all about that very topic. Enjoy! This one is for all the dog moms, cat dads and fish parents out there. If you have a fur baby (or a scale baby or a feather baby), this wedding planning podcast episode is for you! How do you actually involve your pet...

On this new episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast, I'm answering a listener question all about how to make their wedding a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for their LGBTQ+ guests. Should they say something to their more conservative family members ahead of time? I'm also sharing tips on how to make your wedding less gendered and more inclusive, because regardless of who is on...

REBROADCAST: I'm rereleasing this episode after a listener asked a question during my wedding Q&A about how to feel better once you come down off the high of your wedding day. The post wedding blues are real and you're not alone in feeling them! The Post Wedding Blues: That sadness that sets in when you wake up the morning after your wedding and say, "That's it? It's just over?" The so-called...

Welcome back, wedding planners! On this week's episode, we're looking at things from the guest perspective. What do your wedding guests actually want? What do they care about? I've broken it down to 5 things that all begin with C. Because they're the 5 things guests want to C at your wedding (get it? I'm sorry, I'll see myself out). Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know wha...

REBROADCAST: I'm rereleasing this episode because in 2024, it's just as important to remember that it's not one partner's job to plan the wedding. Two partners are getting married in a day that's about the TWO of you - therefore two people should be planning it! In this episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning podcast, we are breaking down the harmful stereotype that it is a woman's job to p...

On this week's episode I'm answering more of your wedding planning questions! We're tackling lopsided wedding parties, brunch receptions, bride self-care, pets at weddings and more! Want to have your wedding planning question answered on the next Q&A episode? Send it in through the link below! Fill out this quick form with your feedback, wedding planning qs and/or episode suggestions: https://...

Here at the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast, we're all about thinking outside the box and not trying to win a wedding popularity contest. That's why this episode is all about unpopular wedding opinions. From dress codes and guest lists to wedding songs and wedding photographer, this list covers it all. Which unpopular wedding opinions are bogus and which should you consider? Inspired by ht...

REBROADCAST: This podcast originally aired in Sep 2020 but I'm re-releasing it now because wedding guest drama never goes out of style! Even though we're not dealing with pandemic restrictions, there are still lots of tough wedding guest decisions that have to be made. On this episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm sharing my best tips for how to brutally cut your wedding guest...

Are post-wedding celebrations mandatory? Do you have to host brunch the next morning, open up your gifts in front of everyone or invite your guests to a bunch of wedding weekend activities? Since when did weddings become full-on multi-day events? In this episode, I'm talking all about post-wedding celebrations and how to handle them whether you want to have them, don't want to or are feeling force...

Happy new year and welcome 2024 couples! Are you considering hosting your wedding reception at a restaurant? Then this is the episode for you! A restaurant wedding reception is a great way to (possibly) save some money, embrace your inner foodie and get away from a boring wedding hall or hotel ballroom reception. Tune in and learn why a restaurant reception may be right for you and what to conside...

In today's episode I'm going through 11 questions all about kids that you and your partner should discuss before you get married. Most of us have asked or been asked the "do you want kids?" question but there's so much more for you and your fiance(e) to talk about. Based on this article: https://www.thrivecouplescoaching.com/blog/questions-about-kids-before-you-get-married *** Heads up: The Unconv...

Are you planning a wedding after party? A way to keep the party going after your reception? Then this is the episode for you! Even if you're not sure if you want to host an after party (because they are not mandatory!) this episode will give you some great ideas about how to save money on your after party and keep it more casual, if that's more your vibe. Or if you want to go all out, I've got tip...

After missing last week I'm back with another episode inspired by a listener who asked how to delegate, assign and get people to help you with the wedding planning tasks you actually need help with. As soon as you're engaged and planning a wedding, everyone wants to help! But do they really want to? Tune in, because you might find my answer a little controversial! I want this podcast to be useful...

In today's wedding planning podcast episode we're talking all about mixed gender wedding parties! In the year of 2023, why do we still feel forced to split wedding parties by gender? Say goodbye to only female bridesmaids and only male groomsmen and hello to your wedding crew of best people, regardless of their gender! I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care abou...

When it comes to wedding showers, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, bachelor parties, hen do's, stag do's and any other pre-wedding events, it can be natural to have a lot of questions. Who is responsible for planning this thing? Who pays? Who gets invited? Should you be expecting gifts? And what happens if your wedding is only a few months away and no one has brought up the shower or bach yet...

In today's episode I'm answering your wedding planning questions! Want to get your q in for the next Q&A show? Fill out my form below! In this Q&A we tackle post-covid weddings, how to find readings, wedding buffets and what to do at your reception if you don't have a dance floor. *** I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what you...

What do your wedding guests actually care about at your ceremony and reception? What do they notice and what do they ignore? What's worth it and what's not? Let's talk about weddings from a guest's perspective! After having attended a wedding a couple of weeks ago, I'm sharing everything I picked up as a guest so you can apply these lessons to your own wedding planning. From personal vows and spee...

They say your wedding night is supposed to be the most romantic night of your life. But spoiler alert: It's usually not! So many couples feel the pressure and expectation to start their marriage off with a bang and have the most intimate wedding night ever. But the truth is that rarely happens and that kind of pressure can actually make your wedding night, wedding planning and intimate life so muc...

What do couples get wrong when wedding planning? What mistakes do brides and grooms make that end up costing them lots of time, money and even their relationships? Listen in as I share 6 things that couples do wrong, how you can avoid these mistakes, and an epic rant about centrepieces (sorry not sorry). I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me k...

In this extra long episode I'm breaking down absolutely everything you need to know about wedding speeches. I'm covering when speeches should happen and in what order, who should speak, what speakers should and SHOULD NOT say, tips for speakers who are anxious, and what the couple should include in their speech. If you're having anyone speak at your wedding or give a wedding toast, you're going to...

A big trend these days seems to be saving your personal wedding vows and reading them to your partner in private, rather than at your ceremony. But is that the right call? In this episode I chat through the pros and cons of exchanging vows in front of your guests or on your own, and compromises so you can get the best of both worlds! I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the thing...