REBROADCAST: In last week's episode I talked about hitting wedding planning burnout. So what do you do when you lose your wedding planning mojo? It is totally normal to not be 100% jazzed about planning a wedding all of the time. But before you throw in the towel and elope (unless that's what you want to do!), check out this episode for my tips on what to do when you hit a wedding planning lull, how to pull yourself out of a planning funk and when a wedding planning low might actually mean something more!  Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to he ..read more

Inspired by listener Anna, today we're tackling how to handle important people not being at your wedding. Whether they're not there because you don't have a relationship with them, they're unable to travel to the wedding, they've passed away or whatever other reason, it's hard to deal with the reality that someone you thought would be or should be at your wedding, won't be. We'll dive into how to deal with your own feelings about these missing people, how to include and honour them (if you want to!), and how to acknowledge their absence and answer any questions from nosy guests. Have a weddi ..read more

Inspired by a listener question, I'm answering some of the most common questions couples have about their wedding gifts. When should they send thank you cards (and what the heck do they write in them)? When should they set up a registry? How do they ask for cash? And what do they do with a gift they don't like? Tune in to find 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

In part two of last week's episode, I'm back with six more wedding photography mistakes I learned the hard way that you definitely don't want to make at your wedding. From rushing through your portrait session to not asking your wedding photographer enough questions, listen up so you avoid these photo disasters! Inspired by  https://www.brides.com/wedding-photography-mistakes-7100254 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 Ac ..read more

REBROADCAST: This podcast originally aired in Sep 2020 but I'm re-releasing it now because wedding guest drama never goes out of style! Even though we're not dealing with pandemic restrictions, there are still lots of tough wedding guest decisions that have to be made. On this episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm sharing my best tips for how to brutally cut your wedding guest list. Times are tough, budgets are tight and it's very likely your 300 person wedding might need to get down to under 50. So what should you do? Listen for my tips on how to tier your guests, who sh ..read more

Even the best laid plans can be totally upturned when a vendor no-shows, guests get sick, your partner breaks their leg, and it decides to rain and hail on your wedding day! That's why it's so important for you to have a wedding backup plan - not just for bad weather, but for any situation that might derail your wedding. Tune in as I discuss how to plan for bad weather, no-show vendors, guest cancellations, wedding party members who can't make it, your own personal issues that might affect the wedding and even a postponement/cancellation. Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let ..read more

In today's episode, I'm tackling a listener question all about wedding budgets and parents. What happens if your parents think you're being cheap or are ashamed of what you're asking guests to pay for? Do your parents have a point or is what you're planning acceptable? Tune in to find out my take, plus tips for how to analyze your decisions and repair relationships when you disagree. 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 You can also chec ..read more

REBROADCAST: Today we're tackling the big question: After the wedding, should you change your last name? And, if so, what should your married last name be? Are you keeping yours, taking your partner's, hyphenating or doing something totally different? Listen in as I go through the different last name options newlyweds will have to consider and share my own last name dilemma! Happy wedding planning, engaged folk!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

You've always envisioned a six-tier wedding cake while your partner wants to serve donut holes. You want an outdoor wedding and they want it indoors. You want to elope with 10 guests while they want to invite 300 of their closest friends. So what do you do when you and your partner have different wedding visions? Listen in as I share a 3-part formula for reaching a compromise that will leave you both feeling good about your decision, rather than arguing until someone gives in. PS: I forgot to give a warning about the ad break. It happens around 18:49! Have a wedding planning question or ep ..read more

Whether you're chasing after a two year old, creating a blended family with your spouse-to-be or empty nesters, planning a wedding as a parent can look a lot different than planning a wedding without kids in the picture. In this week's episodes I'm talking about the realities of wedding planning as a parent, what you need to think about in the planning and prep stage, and how to include your children in the different aspects of your wedding. 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 suggesti ..read more