Unbridely - Modern Wedding Planning

Q: What do Star Wars, The Avengers, and modern weddings have in common?  A: Sometimes, one epic event just isn’t enough. In today’s world of global connections, blended traditions, and evolving expectations, more couples are discovering that a single celebration might not capture everything they want—or everyone they love. But what does it really mean to have more than one wedding event? And how d...

One of the most common questions engaged couples ask me is, “What’s the average price for a wedding photographer?” And it’s a great question—but booking the right photographer isn’t just about price. It’s about finding a person and package that is right for you, and your budget, but also your personalities and values. And it could mean the difference between capturing every unforgettable moment at...

What if your wedding wasn’t just a party, but the kind of getaway you’ve always hoped for—something that really feels like it was made just for you and your favourite people? Maybe it’s on the rooftop of a warehouse in Brooklyn, New York, or a chateau in the south of France. How do you make this kind of big dream come to life, and what’s possible when you start planning something from overseas? In...

Picture this: The reception is going off, the dance floor is packed, and out of nowhere, a guest decides it’s the perfect moment for an impromptu karaoke performance on top of the couple’s table.  The song? “I Will Survive.”  The table? Didn’t. We’ve all heard stories about wedding guests who, let’s just say, left a lasting impression for all the wrong reasons. Maybe you’ve even witnessed a few mo...

Did you know that the side you choose to stand on for your wedding ceremony could affect everything from your wedding photos to your physical comfort, right down to whether or not your veil behaves or misbehaves? It sounds like such a small detail, but this is one of those decisions that can spark surprisingly big opinions from family members, your wedding party, and even your vendors.  But is the...

Do you and your fiancé avoid talking about money, or end up fighting every time the topic of money comes up? I don’t think you’ll be shocked to know that, when you’re planning a wedding and building a life together, how you handle money, individually and together, can quite literally make or break your relationship. And yet, so many couples don’t know how to start the conversation, or realise how...

Have you ever wondered why some wedding dancefloors explode with energy while others never quite get off the ground-and what you can do about it? This is Part 2 of my conversation with the amazing Tania who is the heart and soul of Entertainment business, Choons & Moovz. In this episode, Tania shares how your wedding party can help set the mood early, what to do if you have a lot of smokers on...

Are you stressing about how to keep your guests entertained at your wedding or worried that your dream dancefloor might be a ghost town before the night is over? What if I told you that the secret to an unforgettable wedding reception isn’t about the perfect playlist (or no-playlist)? If you’re planning your big day and want to make sure the party is one that you and your family and friends talk a...

Wanna know the worst email or DM a wedding vendor receives?  It simply says: “how much?”  Reaching out to wedding vendors can feel a bit like the early stages of dating, right? Those initial messages are kind of like you're feeling your way to see if you two click, and as awkward as it might seem with your wedding vendor team, you want to make a great first impression. You really do, because...

We all know the well-worn adage, “you get what you pay for”. But let me throw another one in there: “it’s like comparing apples with oranges”. Because a wedding vendor who is charging well below the market average for what they do or what they supply is completely different from one that knows their worth, their costs and what it takes to be in business for longer than a year or 2. It's possi...

Ready to ditch the wedding rule book?  In case you missed it, in Part 1, Monty Haron, the rogue celebrant, blew our minds with his unconventional takes on ceremonies.  He introduced the idea that ‘tradition is just peer pressure from dead people’ and talked about ways to change that.  Now, in Part 2, we're getting tactical!  How do you implement alternatives to heteronormative wedding customs...

What if you could rewrite the rules for your wedding day? For couples who don’t fit the traditional mold—or simply want to ditch outdated customs—creating a ceremony and an entire celebration that truly reflects their love can feel a little overwhelming. In this episode, Monty Haron, an Australian celebrant with a very special flavour, joins us to explore the best alternatives to wedding customs w...

What is the one accessory that everyone needs and deserves on their wedding day? A confident smile. Today I’m chatting with your dental fairy godmother, Dr. Naomi Goldman, about how engaged couples can plan to rock their very best smile. Naomi will teach you: the transformative role of cosmetic and restorative dentistry in enhancing smiles, particularly for weddings, the top 3 treatments engaged c...

 What if I told you there's a way to make your ceremony as unique and as vibrant and as deep and as weird and quirky as your relationship?   Today I'm digging into the world of non-traditional wedding readings.  Forget the same old scripture passages, unless that's your jam, in which case there's nothing to see here. But I want to talk about poems that speak to your soul and ma...

Do you really need more than one outfit for your wedding day? Is it just another wedding industry or consumer-driven extravagance, or are there more practical reasons and even history and cultural significance behind the perceived increase in multiple outfit changes on a wedding day? In this episode you’ll learn why brides (not excluding others who want to get into the 2nd outfit fun, but mainly b...

Imagine waking up the morning after your wedding, still basking in the glow of the previous night's magic, and receiving a link to a treasure trove of candid photos and videos from your special day. Within 24 to 48 hours, you can relive the laughter, tears, and joy through hundreds of unedited and edited moments captured by a wedding content creator. Sounds great, right? But here's the r...

What are wedding vows?  How long should wedding vows be? Can my vows be funny? In this episode, your host of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast, Camille Abbott, a multi-award-winning Australian celebrant of 1000+ ceremonies, will break writing your wedding vows down into 8 easy steps.  She helps walk you through how to write vows, that you can feel super confident and proud of, in aroun...

Are you the kind of person who feels the allure of crafty things? If you are picturing a relaxed cocktail wedding vibe, surrounded by your family, and would love to add more of a personal touch to your day with some DIY details, then you have to meet Tracy. Tracy and David, are a gorgeous recently married couple from Western Australia who planned a DIY, family-centric wedding after a whirlwind 12-...

Planning a wedding that truly reflects you both can feel overwhelming at times, right? With so many options, it's tough to know where to start, what works and what doesn't. But what I’d love to encourage you to do is to forget about fleeting “trends” – because I want to explore some ideas that are genuinely creating magical moments in 2025 weddings. And I’ll also shed light on some outda...

What's your relationship with your parents worth to you?   This episode was inspired by a real-future mother of the bride and Unbridely Podcast listener, who reached out to me about her own daughter’s wedding. The Mum left me a voice message because she was wondering how to broach the topic of offering money to help pay for her daughter’s wedding and how to make sure that it came across to th...

Have you ever walked away after a conversation, or been driving home and thought: “oh man, I should’ve stood up for myself” or “I should have said what I really felt” or worse still you couldn’t think of anything in the moment but you realise what you should’ve said afterwards. It's a scientific fact that once you get engaged (maybe 2nd only to when you get pregnant) you’ll be on the receivin...

What if I could guarantee that your wedding favours don’t get left behind at the end of the night? In this episode, I’m joined by Charlotte from Charlotte Bedoes Illustrations , a live wedding illustrator who specialises in doing stunning watercolour portraits of your guests (and you) in front of you, on the day. In real time, she creates a wedding favour, an experience, and a keepsake all in one!...

When was the last time you forgot something? It might have been as recently as this morning when you left your travel mug of coffee on the kitchen bench or went to the shops without shopping bags. But when it comes to your wedding day… that’s a once-in-a-lifetime event. And while you’ve likely put a lot of thought into the big picture—your venue, what you’re wearing, and even your vows—you’d be su...

Are you feeling the pressure to wow your wedding guests with a perfect first dance? What if I told you that stressing over the choreography, for 99.9% of people at least, is totally unnecessary? Today, I'm joined by Joel and Clara from JC Dance Co , Canada to ask them why they believe many couples approach their first dance all wrong — and how you can make yours a memory you'll actually...

How can you be sure you’re planning a wedding that your family and friends will actually enjoy? In my job as a celebrant here in Australia this wedding season, I’ve been reminded of some of the basics of wedding planning and how, frequently, it doesn’t matter how big or modest your budget is.  These concepts are about making a welcoming and comfortable space for your guests so they want to stay, a...