The Unfiltered Bride

"The wedding from hell" Today is all about your DM's. We haven't managed to work through them all, but don't worry- this will become a regular installment of the podcast! We work through a venue co-ordinator dilemma and clarify the difference between them and a wedding co-ordinator! What to do if your wedding planner goes MIA, from a wedding planner. Then, a huge dilemma- We really do think this i...

"Bottom of the barrel" Today’s episode gets pretty deep and is something that we have had requested A LOT. It’s all about Divorced Parents and how to navigate this on your wedding day. We hear the back story of both Beth & Georgie’s divorced parents – just to set the scene. The girls cover the key area’s of the day that need consideration; - Morning of - Top table - Walking down the aisle - Pa...

"This is actually someone's wedding" Today the girls chat with event planner and star of My big fat Asian wedding, Raj Somaiya. Fusion weddings is the topic of the day, and Raj knows a thing or two about those... so stay tuned for some great tips! Raj also relives the dramas of his wedding day.. how many people?! The girls also dig deeper into what it was like working on the new show 'The Ultimate...

"OMG...you made the cake" This ones all about the DIY and crafting, but the girls are not alone. Georgie and Beth are joined by Dragon's Den star, Entrepreneur and Craft Queen - Sara Davies. We hear all about how Sara's engagement and wedding went and more importantly, what she would do differently now. Sara also tells us all about how she went over budget on her big day and it was all due to the...

"How can you love someone?" The girls discuss the latest Barclays 2023 study on wedding spending and they are shook! If you haven’t listened yet, comment below what you think the average cost of a wedding in the UK is… Beth tries to plan a wedding for £5,000 – Georgie thinks it can’t be done! But where is this money coming from? Georgie explains the different area’s where couples are DIYing the da...

"It's a power thing" Today’s episode starts a little different, with Georgie’s husband Brian finally makes his debut on the podcast and Beth has some BEEF about a photographer who won’t work videographer or content creator just one week before the wedding... Georgie gives us 3 top tips for booking the best photographer for you. This episode is full of tips – including how to master the group...

"You do talk some sense sometimes" The girls just chat. About everything and everything! Supplier meals – why do we have to feed them as well as pay them?  Beth gets even ANGRY about her white aisle runner being walked all over – despite  Georgie tells us all about her colour analysis, how it changed her life and guess what SHE HAS BREASTFED! … IYKYK The girls also discuss the Wedding di...

'The cost of stamps these days' Save the dates – what are they and when?! The girls tell us what to include on your wedding invitations – date, venue, dress code, food … the list goes on. Top Tip – LIE! Lie to your guests about the ceremony start time Georgie explains everything about wedding websites. Do you need to have one, how much do they cost, what can you put on there and when to do it. Big...

"Go on Johnny!" Today, the girls talk about the boys! What should they be doing, how they should be acting and what do they need to know? Is there a difference between Ushers and Groomsmen? (Google gets involved here) and of course a disagreement between Beth & Georgie. They discuss; - stag do's - how far is too far - roles on the day Beth's biggest tip is to get the men to CHECK THEIR SUITS!...

"Top tier supplier, sh*t guest" The girls discuss the most boring topic, but it's an important one - Transport! A few top tips for transport - Let guests know if they have to sort themselves out - Put your schedule into the toilets - Don't feel bad to announce (even if Beth thinks it's an Ick) Or... book a venue with car park and accommodation! Was Beth really the best supplier but the WORST guest...

"It's giving me page boy vibes" It's got a bit hot in the studio today so the girls discuss planning for a summer wedding. Should you have a later ceremony? Wear different clothes? Are shorts allowed?  This catch-up episode talks through what Georgie & Beth have been up too but as normal, they go off on a few tangents.  - Commission from wedding planners - Content creators and hierar...

"There is nothing sexier"  Today the girls talk about wedding jewellery! From price to style, they cover it all- and we find out whether Georgie & Beth really care about the price of the engagement ring. Would you say anything to your partner if you didn't like your engagement ring?? Georgie gives her reasons for not wanting to be the one that proposed and her thoughts on the untraditiona...

"I don't think it's a proper meal" The girls discuss the different types of caterers - in house, outside caterers and food vans, what does it all mean? They also try to find out if Georgie a narcissist... and if Beth will ever allow a buffet? The other topics mentioned; - Scones - sweet or savoury?  - Wedding cake - top tips!  - Bacon baps - yay or nay  - Staying safe with menu choi...

"You'll eat the meat now!" The girls talk about what we've all been waiting for - the FOOD! They discuss buffets, paper plates, disposable unit, canapes, breakfast, how much space you need on the table, trio of desserts and so much more. Beth finally tells us her favourite 3 crisp flavours, as we know you've all been waiting to know... Georgie discusses the pain of being a vegetarian at a wedding...

"Are you nervous?" Today the girls get into the juicy topic of speeches - Who should do them? When should they be? What should be said? Georgie reads out some of her own wedding speech which gives us the chills and Beth tells us that if Jack put cake in her face she would kill him. We have tips for each speech and what to include! - Bride speech - Father of the Bride - Groom - Best Man Georgie tel...

“What gives us the right” We excitedly welcome Dan, the CEO and Founder of the largest and most famous UK wedding band – The function band! We hear all about how the band started, got so popular and who to thank for the podiums – little clue, it’s not Dan. The guys discuss the best ways to get and keep guests on the dancefloor, perfect timings for a wedding and the best songs to guarantee a packed...

"I don't think it's gonna happen" The girls have a catch up and discuss the last months weddings and what's to come in May. Big news from Beth - you can find the new Etiquette Chairs here - https://www.etiquetteevents.co.uk/services-hire?pgid=lek67s4d1-4da64560-8485-4f5c-9b82-b6fc92d3eb31 And Georgie's digital downloads and checklist here - https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/shop We find out wha...

"I'm not doing this anymore" Today’s episode may be the most important one yet, it is all about the timings of a wedding day! The girls walk through Beth's hypothetical wedding (nope she still isn't engaged) from beginning to end and as usual, there are plenty of tips along the way. If you are a F.R.I.E.N.D.S fan, you aren't going to be with happy with Beth today... Bitches from a bride – A DM fro...

“It ain’t your day” Today’s episode is not about you, it’s all about the guests and the biggest question of all- How can you be a good guest? The girls go through the hot topics; What to wear, how much money to give and a big one- how to behave. Georgie tells us a few stories of bad guests at weddings she’s run and Beth talks about the stress that’s involved when being a guest at a wedding... Bitc...

"It hits a little different" Today the girls discuss all the entertainment you could have at your wedding and when it’s most need. So whether it’s music at the drinks reception, or rubbish portraits in the evening, we want to know what you are having? Georgie discusses how important live music can be and making sure you find the right ‘vibe’, don’t just have a string quartet because that’s what we...

"I don't just wanna eat cake" Today the girls just ‘chat’ – as opposed to every other episode apparently!   The main topic today is wedding fayres. Are they worth it, who’s there, when to go and what it’s like? We’d love to hear how many wedding fayres you went to, if any?   From the NEC to small venue shows – what’s best?   Top tips for wedding shows; Take cash Research and know yo...

“It’s not f*#king day-care”   The girls discuss the most talked about question when it comes to Weddings – Kids or no Kids?   Georgie uses her experience as a Mother and discussed the weddings where her daughter was invited and the ones where she wasn't– which was better and is there a good middle ground? Beth questions if you can make your own rules when it comes to which children you c...

"Can I upgrade to champagne?" Today we talk about the most important part of a Wedding...   Georgie explains the drink etiquette at a wedding – what is corkage, what should be free, when to serve them.   Beth gets MAD about drinks being put away after the wedding breakfast and recommends bringing a hipflask *we do not condone this behaviour!!   And the big argument – Drinks Tokens –...

"A gal can dream" Beth is engaged! Well for the purposes of this episode, she's borrowed Georgie's ring and is planning her own wedding. So we start at the start... picking a venue! It's time to discuss the non-negotiables, the questions to ask and how to pick to perfect venue. Tip jar - grooms presents! Do they deserve one? And what should you get? Let us know your Bitches from a Bride, any quest...

“It’s not the best I’ve ever looked” Disclaimer, this episode dives a little bit deep... The girls discuss the issues surrounding the diet culture before weddings. The classic wedding diet, wedding dress shopping, skincare, nails.. the list goes on. Georgie talks about how the pressure to look the best she’s ever looked was the worst part of wedding planning. Bitches from a Bride – We talk surname...