Weddings Unfiltered

In this episode, we sit down for an unfiltered catch-up on what the wedding season has really looked like behind the scenes. From finishing a stacked run of weddings to navigating burnout, mistakes on timelines, late vendors, poor communication, and awkward on-the-day chaos, we talk honestly about what vendors deal with that couples never see.  We unpack the importance of teamwork, owning mistakes...

In this brutally honest episode of Weddings Unfiltered, we dive into the messy, awkward, and often misunderstood world of wedding deposits. From last-minute cancellations to “change of mind” dramas and emotional pressure plays, we spill what really happens behind the scenes when couples cancel and vendors lose thousands. We unpack why deposits are non-refundable, what vendors actually do before yo...

A bridesmaid hijacks a wedding dress appointment with her own engagement… then asks the bride to be her MOH on the podium.  A venue double-books a couple and offers a “solution” that belongs in jail: a split-day wedding or rescheduling to 2027.  Plus: a photographer walks out mid-reception and delivers zero photos, a celebrant wasn’t legally registered, and a MIL books her engagement party the nig...

Ever wonder why so many couples barely remember their own wedding day? Here’s the truth: they spent it doing everyone else’s jobs. In this episode, we dive into the most common wedding-day mistakes, from couples who can’t stop helping to vendors becoming last-minute coordinators, zero timelines, forgotten MCs, and DIY plans gone sideways. More importantly, we share exactly how to avoid the stress...

In this special launch episode, Shelby brings on Russell from Connected Co and Gem from Genesis Films to announce something that they’ve been cooking up behind the scenes: The 48 Hour Wedding, a full photo, video, and content experience, all captured and delivered within 48 hours. We dive into: ✨ How this idea was born at Georgia & Andrew’s iconic wedding ✨ The behind-the-scenes story of how the...

This episode is your reminder that the little details matter way more than you think especially when it comes to keeping guests comfy, happy and actually staying past 10pm. We’re sitting down with Alysha from Perth Furniture Hire, the founder of Perth Furniture Hire who went from creating furniture for her own wedding to building a full-blown hire empire and she hasn’t had a quiet weekend since!  ...

This episode is your permission slip to slow down, reconnect with your why and bring the WOW back to your business. This week, we recap our wildest weekend yet FIVE weddings and a wedding expo 😅 we dive into a game-changing process created by our very own Lisa: 👉 Start With Your Why, Finish With WOW. It’s a powerful, feel-good, interactive workshop to help you: ✨ Reignite your passion 💭 Reconn...

Let’s talk numbers and the real reason behind them. 💸 In this deep dive episode of Weddings Unfiltered, we’re pulling apart vendor pricing (again!) after our viral quote breakdown, wedding vendors were sliding into our DMs with the best commentary, insight and a few spicy takes. Shelby, Lisa, and Kristy are back with the raw truth about what actually goes into that dreamy wedding quote from time,...

If you’re a wedding vendor and you’ve been sleeping on your personal brand... consider this your wake-up call. In today’s social media world, especially with Gen Z couples planning their weddings on TikTok and Instagram, your vibe, voice and values matter more than your logo or your font. This episode is all about: • How one of Shelby’s coaching clients landed 15 leads from a personal-brand TikTok...

Are big weddings on their way out? This week, we’re unpacking the rise of micro weddings and elopements and what it really means to go small, intentional, and totally ‘you’. We’re joined by Kristy from Wed With Whitt an award-winning celebrant, MC and certified legend with over 130 weddings under her (very stylish) belt. Together, we spill the tea on: 💍 The growing trend of elopements & intimate...

Planning your wedding without a planner or coordinator? Deep breaths you’re not alone. In this episode of Weddings Unfiltered, wedding planners Jess & Lisa (with 10+ years in the biz) are handing you the ultimate month-by-month breakdown of what to do from 12 months out to your big day. We’re talking timelines, must-do tasks, what you can skip (and still have a gorgeous wedding) and the biggest mi...

What wedding tradition gives us the ick? What would we do if we quit the industry tomorrow? And which vendor red flag makes us run for the hills? This Q&A episode is chaotic, spicy and completely unfiltered with Lisa grilling Shelby and Jess on everything from their least fav wedding trends to their secret dream careers. No notes, no fluff, just real talk and bigger opinions. Hit play for some beh...

This week on Weddings Unfiltered, we’re going behind the lens with Sally from Fox & Wildling Photography, the insanely talented wedding photographer known for her moody edits, romantic vibes, and ability to capture those extra special moments. In this episode, Sally shares how she built a photography business that actually reflects her style, the realities of a wedding day, and what it really take...

Wedding traditions make no sense and this episode proves it. From smelly brides to blue balls and bouquets masking B.O, we’re digging into the bizarre origins of the rituals we still celebrate today. Turns out, the wedding industry’s been unhinged since day one.

In this episode of Weddings Unfiltered, we’re diving into the true cost of hiring a wedding content creator especially for destination weddings. From travel and time to editing, admin, and client experience, we break down the real work that happens behind the scenes (and why it’s worth every cent). Whether you're a vendor wondering if you're undercharging or a couple trying to understand that invo...

What happens when one really bad wedding makes you question everything like, why am I even doing this? It’s so easy to spiral and focus on the negatives as a vendor, especially when the burnout hits hard. In this raw and honest episode, we’re talking about what Jess is going through right now, what it looks like to fall out of love with weddings and how to falling back in love with them again.

He’s not a regular wedding photographer he’s a cool wedding photographer. This week on Weddings Unfiltered, we chat with Australia's Least Professional Wedding Photographer Josh Huggett for a raw, hilarious and unfiltered convo about what really goes down behind the camera. We cover: 🍽️ Eating vendor meals in a cupboard 📱 What it’s actually like having a huge following 🎥 Why content creation cou...

Weddings Unfiltered has officially gone international, baby! This week, we're coming to you from beautiful BALI after attending the Freedom Retreat by the incredible Laura Canham and oh boy, did it deliver. Plot twist? Shelby showed up as the surprise content creator (cue the happy tears + cocktails)! 🍸📸 In this episode, we reflect on: • What the retreat cracked open for us (hello, business brea...

We’re back with Part 2 of our wedding hot takes, and this time Lisa is in the driver’s seat firing off questions that have Jess and Shelby spilling all their unfiltered opinions. 👀 From the adorable (or chaotic?) presence of kids at weddings to the ever-controversial debate on guests using their Ipads during the ceremony nothing is off limits! Here’s what we’re tackling in this episode: 💍 Should...

Let’s get real, wedding vendors if you woke up tomorrow and couldn’t run your business… would it keep going without you? Or would it crash and burn before you even had time to text the group chat? This week on Weddings Unfiltered, we’re having the conversation most vendors avoid the “what if” scenario that could make or break your business. From surprise emergencies to planned breaks (hello, burno...

In this episode of Weddings Unfiltered, we’re taking you behind the scenes of Em Davies’ wedding hair journey from hair trials to the picture-perfect moment captured in Vogue Australia. We’re joined by Jessica Del Borrello, Creative Director and Co-Owner of Circles of Hair, and the stylist responsible for Em’s now-iconic bridal look. Jess breaks down the entire process: the months-long commitment...

Shelby and Jess are back in the hot seat and Lisa’s not holding back. In this hilarious Q&A takeover, she’s firing off all the wedding-themed questions you didn’t know you needed answers to. From business advice to being totally stranded on a desert island and totally unhinged wedding themes, nothing is off-limits. It’s part podcast, part wedding therapy session… and 100% chaos (the good kind). Bu...

This week on Weddings Unfiltered, we’re tackling your juiciest questions and spilling the unfiltered truth about what really goes down behind the wedding scenes. We’re diving into: 📸 When it’s okay for vendors to post your wedding content (and when it’s not) 👯‍♀️ How to gracefully tell someone they’re not in your bridal party (yikes) 💼 The messy truth about starting a biz in the wedding industr...

You’ve picked the dress, booked the venue, curated the tablescape… but what about how you arrive? In this episode, we’re joined by Matt from Allure Limousines, who turned his own wedding day transport nightmare into a five-star luxury experience for couples who want to start their big day in style. We get into: 🚘 Why wedding transport is so much more than getting from A to B 🍾 The little things...

7 months in, and we finally did it! We brought the Unfiltered Gang together in real life. This episode is the inside scoop on our first-ever live event! What went down, what we felt, and why it lowkey changed everything. From champagne towers to an epic dance floor. We created the kind of night we’ve all been craving: pressure off, connection on. We’re talking champagne towers, good tunes, even be...