The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast

Today is my two year wedding anniversary (yay!). In honor of two years of marriage, I'm reflecting on my wedding day. What do I remember about it two years later? What still matters? What were the right choices and what do I regret? If you're in the thick of wedding planning, it might be helpful to know that the huge thing you're stressing about actually won't matter a few years down the line. I w...

On this week's episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast we're tackling 2023 wedding trends! Which of the predicted trends are we actually seeing in 2023 weddings and, more importantly, which ones do we actually like? I'm sharing 9 trends I dislike and 4 that I actually love. But as always, forget the trends and do what you want to do for your own wedding day! I want this podcast to b...

After an 18 month hiatus the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast is back! I am so excited to be recording new episodes of the podcast and to dive into all things elopements, weddings, marriage and more with you. Listen in for a quick refresher on who I am and what the game plan is for the podcast moving forward. I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about....

Can you believe it? We've made it to 100 episodes of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast! Thank you so much for being on this engagement and wedding journey with me for the last 1.5 years. Tune into today's special episode for an important announcement about where this podcast is going and what's coming up next. Check out my new podcast: "Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnanc...

When it comes to wedding planning, there are a lot of decisions that you and your fiance will have to make as soon as you get engaged. But with those decisions comes a lot of opinions...and expectations...and judgment...from your family, your friends, society and even yourselves! On today's episode, I'm diving into five big wedding planning choices you will be making and how to not feel guilty abo...

Heads up: This is going to be a bit of a controversial episode! In this one, I'm coming for your koozies, your engraved tumblers and your custom, matching robes. IMHO a lot of traditional wedding party gifts are trash and as the incredible bride or groom that you are, I know you can do better. Give your closest loved ones something they actually want and take the stress out of this part of wedding...

Money is one of the biggest things couples fight over...both during wedding planning and marriage. And it's also the number one cause of divorce! Figuring out how you and your partner want to manage your money together and sort out your personal finances is so important. Tune in to hear my tips for the first money conversation you should have, the things to consider when deciding how to split your...

While I loved my wedding day, mistakes were definitely made in the planning process! Learn from my wedding planning mistakes so you can avoid them on your wedding day!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's so easy to spend your entire wedding day in your head. After months and months of wedding planning, you may be too busy worrying about the reception or regretting your outfit choice to remember to stay present. But you want to be in the moment on your wedding day! Tune into this episode to hear my top tips for staying present and grounded on your wedding day so you don't miss a special moment...

Tired of the same old bridal showers? Don't know what the point of an engagement party is? Definitely don't want to go to Vegas for your bachelorette? Not sure you need a rehearsal dinner? Then you're in the right place! Today's episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast is all about flipping all of your pre-wedding events on their heads. Throw out tradition, think creatively and host...

Is your partner dragging their feet when it comes to wedding planning? Has your fiance barely lifted a finger while you've been drowning under a mountain of wedding tasks? Are you starting to grow resentful of having to do it all yourself? I believe both partners should be 100% responsible for planning their own wedding. After all, it's a day for both of you, so both of you should put in the work....

We did it: WE'RE MARRIED! On today's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm sharing our complete wedding story - from wedding weekend events to ceremony details we loved and everything in between. I know this is a longer episode but I hope you don't mind me gushing all about our big day. And I hope your big day is just as magical!  PS: Just because I'm married now doesn't...

On today's episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast we're diving into live streaming! Even if you're not getting married in pandemic times, you may want to consider a live stream. It's a great way to connect with guests all around the world. We're chatting about:  Why you might want to live stream your wedding Free VS professional live stream options 3 big mistakes you don't wan...

Have you watched the latest wedding show on Netflix, Marriage or Mortgage? If so, you're going to want to tune in while I dish about the show - my overall thoughts on the premise, whether each couple made the right decision, and where the couples are now! I start off with a spoiler-free discussion of the show so if you're not sure if you want to watch, tune into this episode to get a little taste....

Trying to plan a wedding during a pandemic is no joke. But with restrictions changing almost daily, when do you decide to pull the plug? When do you make a call on whether your wedding is going forward as is? When do you decide to elope, downsize, postpone or change vendors? Tune into this episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast to find out!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

This week's episode is a mini update on my own wedding planning: We set the date! I'm sharing where we're at with our wedding plans, when our wedding is (fingers crossed!) going to take place and how setting the date has totally reignited my wedding planning excitement. I hope you have something exciting to celebrate in your wedding planning this week!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Not technically a wedding planning episode but definitely a topic many engaged couples find themselves talking about: BABIES! Do you have baby fever? Are you thinking about start a family? Where do babies fit into your timeline? Has covid messed everything up? In this episode, I'm sharing all about my baby fever journey and where I'm at. Hopefully you can relate and not feel so alone the next time...

By this point in the pandemic, you probably have heard of Zoom weddings - or virtual weddings. You may have even attended one or two (or seven!). But is a live stream wedding right for you? Tune in as I go over the pros and cons of holding your own Zoom wedding and whether or not virtual weddings are here to stay!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020 has been the year of postponed weddings, downsized wedding, intimate weddings and elopements. A lot of couples who are choosing to elope this year are planning to host a wedding reception in 2021 or 2022. But do you have to? If you get married now do you have to plan a big party later? Especially if you're planning a budget wedding, is it mandatory to host a big reception? Tune in to this min...

Are you planning a surprise wedding, a secret wedding or an elopement? Awesome! There are so many good reasons to get married in secret, elope or surprise your guests. But who should you tell about your wedding plans ahead of time? Who should be let in on the secret? When do you tell your guests and what do you actually tell them? Tune into this episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podca...

For episode 30 I'm back with another edition of Wedding Planning Q&A. In this one, I'm answering questions about videography, MCs, wedding budgets, uninviting guests from your wedding, wedding photography and wedding themes. Listen in to get the answers engaged people are needing for their wedding planning dilemmas!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you actually plan a honeymoon (or a minimoon) in the middle of a global pandemic? And how do you do it when all of your time and money are going into wedding planning? As a travel expert, I am so excited to share my tips with you about how to book, when to book, the type of trips to go on and how to plan the perfect honeymoon for you and your fiance/fiancee/fiancx!  Hosted on Acast. Se...

If you decide to have a micro wedding, a surprise wedding, a secret wedding or an elopement, how do you actually share the news of your marriage? What if people get mad at you? Or what if someone lets it slip on Facebook first? Tune in for my advice, especially if you are planning to have a small wedding now and a big reception later!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

I'm saying what we're all thinking: trying to plan a wedding during the coronavirus pandemic really sucks! Listen in if you need someone to commiserate and vent alongside you. This is for all of the brides, grooms and engaged couples going through it and trying to find a way to plan a wedding in 2020.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the way 2020 is treating us, many engaged couples are starting to think, "Should we just give up on wedding planning and elope?" Elopements (or micro weddings or minimonies) are a great option. But are they right for you and your fiance? Maybe! Listen in to today's episode to find out why you should elope, why you should not, what it means for your wedding budget, elopements in the time of co...