Before this year it would've taken A LOT for someone to postpone their wedding...and you probably never had to think about uninviting a guest. But unfortunately COVID has meant that a lot of couples are now facing this situation. So in this episode I'm sharing with you two email templates that you can use if you find yourself in the unfortunate place of having to postpone your wedding or let guests know that you need to downsize. If you like the sound of these and want them sent to you by email, email me at hello@bridesplaybook.com WHILE YOU'RE HERE, TAKE A LOOK AT MY WEDDING PLANNING RESOURCE ..read more

Being given away is one of the biggest traditions in wedding ceremonies across most cultures. But what if you don't want to be given away? Or what if, you simply can't be given away by the person of your choosing? Or what if you're eloping or having a mini-ceremony?  In this episode I share a deeply personal story about what I did when I didn't want to be given away...and I also share the other options that you can consider that will still make your ceremony incredibly special and memorable.  MAKE WEDDING PLANNING A BREEZE WITH MY DIGITAL PLANNING RESOURCES: FREE wedding planning too ..read more

The world is slowly coming to terms with having weddings during this pandemic. But there's still a lot of uncertainty in the wedding industry. Planning is now a lot more complex than it used to be, so you need to be prepared for what's ahead. In this episode, I'm going to share eight really important points for planning your wedding in the current climate.  While you're here, check out my Pandemic eBook - The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way weddings need to be held, and the way weddings need to be planned. In this eBook, I help you navigate this once in a lifetime journey of plannin ..read more

Did you know that almost half of all couples blow out their wedding budget by $7,000 to $20,000? You'd think that budgeting is a pretty simple and basic task...but not so much when it comes to weddings. In this episode, I outline the top 4 reasons that cause couples to blow out their wedding budgets. Have a listen so you can make sure you're not one of them! While you're here, check out my budgeting eBooks below! Budget Blowout eBook - Over 45% of couples go over their wedding budget by an average of $7,000 to $20,000! In this 20+ page eBook, you'll discover what you need to look out for to av ..read more

In this new era of COVID-19, there's a lot of confusion around what exactly you should be asking your vendors. In fact, when I was coming up with the questions I'd be asking if I were planning a wedding right now, I came up with 75 of them!  Instead of overwhelming you with all of those, in this episode I thought I'd focus on 10 of the most important questions you should be asking. I focus on what you should be asking your venue because that's essentially the backbone of the rest of your wedding.  Listen in now so you know exactly what to ask! I've put together a COVID-19 Wedding Ven ..read more

If you’re looking to getting married in the next 12-18 months, you probably know by now that planning your wedding is going to be really different to what it would’ve been 6 months ago. It may actually end up being a lot more complex to plan, depending on what you decide. In this episode I'm going to walk you through where to get started if you’re planning a wedding in the next 18 months. If you found this episode helpful, leave a review and let me know :) MAKE WEDDING PLANNING EASIER WITH MY DIGITAL PLANNING RESOURCES BELOW: FREE wedding planning tool - https://bridesplaybook.ck.page/free-too ..read more

Did COVID-19 throw you as much as it threw me? In this episode I'm sharing where I've been the past couple of months, what I've noticed in the wedding planning industry and where this podcast is headed.  Listen in and stay tuned because I'm going to help you get through this craziness and have that awesome wedding that you deserve. Need help planning your wedding? Check out my wedding planning resources below: FREE wedding planning tool - https://bridesplaybook.ck.page/free-tool FREE wedding planning series - https://bridesplaybook.ck.page/free-series  Boss Bride Playbook - save time ..read more

Walking down the aisle in an outdoor ceremony is an incredibly beautiful experience...UNLESS you forget to plan ahead and factor in some key elements! With so many couples opting for outdoor wedding ceremonies, I wanted to share some really important and practical tips on what to think about with your outdoor wedding aisle. From dirt, to shoes to the direction of the sun, these can truly make or break your experience on the day and are definitely worth a listen! If you liked this episode, leave a review on iTunes so I can continue to give you more of what you like :)  TAKE A LOOK AT MY WE ..read more

Did you know one of the most popular search terms on google is 'how to plan a wedding'? And all the top ranking articles tell you to find a venue, finalise your guest list, get a florist and a photographer. BUT...they forget the most important step. The step that prevents you from getting stuck and stressed a few months down the track. In this episode I'm sharing what I believe is the very first step that every single bride (and groom) should be doing before they rush off to find their venue. I promise that by doing this step, you'll prevent a lot of stress and panic down the track.  MAKE ..read more

Just got engaged? Congratulations! Have you noticed all the blog posts that give you a list of 15 or 20 things you need to do IMMEDIATELY? Well I'm here to tell you to ignore all of those. In my opinion, there's only ONE thing you should be doing after getting engaged and in this episode I'm sharing that with you. Honestly, everything else can wait. Because if you don't do this one thing, you're going to miss out on something pretty special.  Did you agree with me? Email me at hello@bridesplaybook.com and let me know. In the next episode I'll be taking you through the very FIRST thing you ..read more