The Bridal Breakdown

We are bringing some tough love to the table today for all of you planning brides out there! Being a bridesmaid in 2022 is no small commitment! There are TONS of expectations that brides have for their gal pals and sometimes it can feel impossible to live up to all of those (usually) unspoken expectations. In today's episode, we make a case to cut your bridesmaids some slack if they arent excited about your big day as you are! Chris & Lara's Podcast: Filter Free On ITunes: https://apple.co/3MsRZAJChris & Lara's Podcast: Filter Free On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CHazBPIn today's episode, we are bringing you all of the inspo to remix wedding traditions and put your own spin on them! Traditions like the dollar dance and unity ceremonies can be so much more meaningful when you think outside of the box and add your own spin to it!Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

BIG NEWS! Chris & Lara have officially launched their podcast Filter Free! They will be talking about all things marriage/relationships, business, and parenting on their show. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Filter Free On ITunes: https://apple.co/3MsRZAJFilter Free On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CHazBPIn today's episode, we are bringing you all of the inspo to remix wedding traditions and put your own spin on them! Traditions like the dollar dance and unity ceremonies can be so much more meaningful when you think outside of the box and add your own spin to it! Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

In today's episode, Ashley and Chris shoot the shit at the beginning of the episode and talk about how Ashley is a farmer now! The rest of the episode is spent chatting about how important hiring a videographer is, pro tips on having disposable cameras at your wedding, and a new idea Chris has that he thinks could be the newest trend with detail photos! Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

In today's episode, Ashley talks about one of her favorite parts of the wedding she photographed last week. This convo leads us down a rabbit trail of talking about photographing bridal details. Chris shares about an experience one of his brides is having with a vendor not getting back to her for 3 weeks and we get on the topic of how to handle a vendor not getting back in touch with you!

This episode has 2 parts to it! In the intro, we have a conversation about the future of the podcast (we almost called it quits this week yall) and some format changes that are coming. The second part of the episode is us two catching up since we haven't really chatted in a few weeks! We talk about a few random (but entertaining) things and Ashley shares some fun things she saw at the wedding she photographed in LA!Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

Brides. It's time for a heart-to-heart about being honest about your budget. Today we are joined by Ashley Labus & Aharon Hoopes of The Collective! These two wedding planners are wedding pros who we are honored to have on the show today. Ashley and Aharon are passionate about couples focusing on what truly matters on your wedding day; your marriage. We chat about wedding day budgets, why it's important to be honest about your budget, and intention vs. expectation. Follow The Collective: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectiveeventsanddesign/Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

Today we are joined by financial coach Caitlin Earle to talk about all things budgeting! We don't know about you guys, but talking about budgeting has always felt like a buzzkill. That is 100% NOT the case in this episode! Caitlin is passionate about helping people create simple and FUN budgets that they love resisting every week! This episode is 100% applicable to anyone who has to manage their own money *cough* everyone *cough*.Episode LinksBudgeting Program: https://yourbudgetbff.com/group-budgeting-program$100 off the group program with code BRIDALBFFWebsite: https://yourbudgetbff.com/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/yourbudgetbff/Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

We are SO excited to welcome Meghan Miles to the show! Meghan creates highly entertaining AND relatable content on Tik-Tok for planning brides! This episode is both entertaining and insightful as Meghan talks about her journey as a planning bride in today's wedding industry climate. She also gives us a peak at some of the intentional choices she made for her wedding day! Follow Meghan! https://www.tiktok.com/@meghanmilesnychttps://www.instagram.com/meghanmilesnyc/Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

Did you know that your wedding invites +stationary can be full of intention and actually help support your wedding why? We are joined by Kate Oxler Eilert of Ox Ink to chat all things stationery! Y'all. This episode is full of SO MUCH HEART! Kate left us inspired and finding a more profound love for the printables and signage that you have on your wedding day! Take out your note pads and prepare to be filled with inspiration! Ox Ink Website: https://www.ox-ink.com/Follow Ox Ink on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ox.ink/Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

On today's episode we are joined by Ashley's business partner Ashley Knolla! We are bringing you 13 pieces of advice for your wedding day that you most likely have never heard. These pieces of advice were inspired by real conversations that we have had with brides and will serve you well to mentally prepare for on your wedding day. We hope you enjoy this episode and find it not only helpful, but entertaining as well! Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

We are bringing you ALLLLLLLL of the wedding photographer insider knowledge with today's topic! We will be doing an in-depth breakdown on how to know what amount of wedding day coverage is best for you when you are picking a package with your photographer. Many people often jump at the cheapest package option and make do with whatever amount of coverage they can afford instead of choosing the right amount of coverage for their big day. We got your back and are going to share all of our tips to help ensure that you get what you need for your wedding day! Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

It can be SO hard to keep your mindset in a healthy space during wedding planning and on your wedding day. After all, there are THOUSANDS of what ifs that are pin-balling around in your head! In today's episode we are going to talk about leveling up your mindset by implementing affirmations into your life! A big part of this process actually starts with understanding what negative mindset you might have that needs to be leveled up. Tune in to this episode for all of the wedding mindset encouragement! Affirmations From The EpisodeI have faith that everything will happen at the exact time and in the exact way that it is meant to happen.I am calm, patient, and in control of my emotionsI choose hope over fearI will search for the good that comes in bad situationsI can easily go with the flow when it comes to our wedding. I am worthy of having our dream wedding! Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

We've all seen the wedding tik tok trends that get shared around on social media. Sometimes we are inspired by them, other times we are annoyed with them. Either way, we see them ALL the time! In today's episode we are live reacting to 4 popular tik tok trend videos. There aresome serious GEMS that we are obsessed with in this episode that are full of intention!Tik Tok 1Tik Tok 2Tik Tok 3Tik Tok 4Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

On today's show, we talk all things bridal beauty with makeup pro, Emily Edgar! Emily has spent 11 years working in the industry and is on a mission to help brides personify their beauty and look their very best on their wedding day and beyond. Break out your notepads for this one because it is PACKED with all of the makeup tips you need to know! Episode LinksBrides Guide To Beauty Course use code "BRIDALBREAKDOWN" for $100 off her course!Brides Guide To Beauty InstagramEmily's Makeup WebsiteEmily's InstagramPodcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

On today's episode we are doing a wedding breakdown with long time Bridal Breakdown listener Micha Larson! Micha started listening to the podcast before she was engaged shortly after hiring Chris and Lara to photograph her wedding! Micha talks about the importance of trusting your vendors, highs and lows from her wedding day, the best faux rentable wedding flowers you have ever seen, and an epic sparkler exit alternative! Episode LinksSomething Borrowed BloomsEcofettiMicha's Wedding Photo PreviewsPodcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

Today I (Chris) am joined by my wife Lara! Have you ever thought about how long you want to spend taking posed photos throughout your wedding day? Have you ever considered that you DO have a say in how long you spend taking pictures and are away from your family and friends? You totally do friend, and we are here to empower you to communicate your feelings to your photographer! Side note: Ashley is taking the week off but will be back for the next episode.Newly engaged? Here are 3 episodes you’ll benefit from today!You’re Engaged! Now What?: https://apple.co/3rmV6RD Define your Wedding Why: https://apple.co/3J06CZ2 Wedding Dress Shopping with Jillian from Dress Gallery (the most inspiring episode ever, it'll take you a bit to get through. Highly recommend.) https://apple.co/3rl1vwv Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

We made it to episode 100! In this episode, we have a conversation around Ashley's new mantra "Live like the 90's". This episode emphasizes social media/technology and how our lives have become so heavily influenced by these things. What if we lived like we did back in the 90's; we existed with technology and social media but our lives didn't orbit around it. Note: We have had some unexpected life events that have led to us not posting an episode for the past 2 weeks. We appreciate everyone's understanding! Newly engaged? Here are 3 episodes you’ll benefit from today!You’re Engaged! Now What?: https://apple.co/3rmV6RD Define your Wedding Why: https://apple.co/3J06CZ2 Wedding Dress Shopping with Jillian from Dress Gallery (the most inspiring episode ever, it'll take you a bit to get through. Highly recommend.) https://apple.co/3rl1vwv Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

In today's episode, we are getting spicy and sharing some hot takes about wedding parties! What financial responsibilities should wedding party members expect to cover? Should Bachelor/Bachelorette parties be separate or combined? Is the stress of having even-numbered wedding parties worth it? How do I unask someone to be in the wedding party? Are wedding party head tables overrated? We will talk about alllll of these things and give our hot takes on them. We would LOVE to hear from you and hear your thoughts! Newly engaged? Here are 3 episodes you’ll benefit from today!You’re Engaged! Now What?: https://apple.co/3rmV6RD Define your Wedding Why: https://apple.co/3J06CZ2 Wedding Dress Shopping with Jillian from Dress Gallery (the most inspiring episode ever, it'll take you a bit to get through. Highly recommend.) https://apple.co/3rl1vwv Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

We are revisiting one of our very first episodes today that someone got lost in the excitement of the show launching! In this episode, Chris talked about what Family of Origin is and how it's helped him understand and improve his relationship with his wife, Lara. SO much conflict could be resolved in marriages if more couples understood this concept!REFERENCED IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:PDF: for Family of OriginBOOK: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality *author writes from a religious perspective but there are great takeaways for anyone.PODCAST: The Allender Center, Family of Origin ArchivePodcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

Ok ya'll, we are bringing you some INSIDER photographer deets! In today's episode, we are bringing you 3 must photo to take on your wedding day! These aren't your typical shot list ideas either, these are moments that you are going to make sure you chat with your photographer about. And as you've probably already guessed, these photos are FULL of intention!Newly engaged? Here are 3 episodes you’ll benefit from today!You’re Engaged! Now What?: https://apple.co/3rmV6RD Define your Wedding Why: https://apple.co/3J06CZ2 Wedding Dress Shopping with Jillian from Dress Gallery (the most inspiring episode ever, it'll take you a bit to get through. Highly recommend.) https://apple.co/3rl1vwv Podcast Links• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown • Instagram:🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto 📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com