In the movies wedding planning always looks like so much fun. It's trying on outfits, tasting cakes or arranging flowers with your best friends. But in real life, wedding planning can feel kind of lonely. Turns out, your friends and family don't always want to help plan your wedding - after all, it is your wedding and not theirs. And especially if you're the first or last in your friend group to get married, the whole process can feel kind of isolating. In this week's episodes, I'm sharing my tips for how to deal with the loneliness and isolation of wedding planning. Where can you find other ..read more

REBROADCAST: Do you really need to have a wedding party? Maybe not. Imagine avoiding all of the wedding party drama, saving some money and saving your relationships! Tune in to hear my reasons for not having a wedding party - no bridesmaids, no groomsmen, no attendants - and why I think the role of wedding party member has gone from honor to JOB! We talk valuing relationships, cutting down on drama, not feeling like we should control our friends' budgets and how to have a version of the wedding party that makes sense for you.  Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me kn ..read more

Dealing with wedding party drama? This episode is for you! We hear a lot in wedding planning communities that someone's maid of honor is flaking on their responsibilities, a wedding party member is being difficult about an outfit, a best man isn't responding to texts or an attendant isn't supporting the couple like they should be. So what can you do about? Tune is as I address a listener question all about an MOH who has changed since she got a boyfriend plus my general tips for how to deal with a wedding party who is letting you down. Warning, there's about to be some tough love coming at y ..read more

REBROADCAST: So your parents are contributing to your wedding, right? But how much money are they giving you? Or are they actually giving you any money at all? Before you begin wedding planning, you need to talk to your parents (or whoever might be contributing to your wedding) about what those numbers look like for your wedding budget and what strings are attached to that money. Tune in as I share what you need to do beforehand, when you should have this talk, the questions you need to ask and exactly what to say to your parents instead of, "Money, please!"  Have a wedding planning qu ..read more

In this week's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast we're tackling guest list mistakes. From having a B list to collecting RSVPs, we'll talk about what mistakes you shouldn't make and which ones I actually think are okay. Let's solve your wedding guest list drama! Inspired by https://www.brides.com/guest-list-mistakes-expert-tips-7111928 & https://www.vogue.in/content/major-wedding-guestlist-mistakes-to-avoid-according-to-experts Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episo ..read more

REBROADCAST: Since a 2024 listener asked how to best include their pet in their wedding day, I wanted to rebroadcast this episode from the archives all about that very topic. Enjoy! This one is for all the dog moms, cat dads and fish parents out there. If you have a fur baby (or a scale baby or a feather baby), this wedding planning podcast episode is for you! How do you actually involve your pet in your wedding day? Listen up, engaged couples! I have all of the ideas for you, as well as some practical tips on how to ensure your pet stays safe and happy!  Have a wedding planning questio ..read more

On this new episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast, I'm answering a listener question all about how to make their wedding a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for their LGBTQ+ guests. Should they say something to their more conservative family members ahead of time? I'm also sharing tips on how to make your wedding less gendered and more inclusive, because regardless of who is on the guest list, that's always a good idea! Reference article: https://apracticalwedding.com/trans-non-binary-inclusive-wedding/ Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what yo ..read more

Welcome back, wedding planners! On this week's episode, we're looking at things from the guest perspective. What do your wedding guests actually want? What do they care about? I've broken it down to 5 things that all begin with C. Because they're the 5 things guests want to C at your wedding (get it? I'm sorry, I'll see myself out). Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

REBROADCAST: I'm rereleasing this episode because in 2024, it's just as important to remember that it's not one partner's job to plan the wedding. Two partners are getting married in a day that's about the TWO of you - therefore two people should be planning it! In this episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning podcast, we are breaking down the harmful stereotype that it is a woman's job to plan the wedding. NOT TRUE! Grooms, it's time to step up. The wedding is not the bride's day. Women are not born better at wedding planning. Tune in to hear why this stereotype is so harmful, what cou ..read more

On this week's episode I'm answering more of your wedding planning questions! We're tackling lopsided wedding parties, brunch receptions, bride self-care, pets at weddings and more! Want to have your wedding planning question answered on the next Q&A episode? Send it in through the link below! Fill out this quick form with your feedback, wedding planning qs and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more