Get Wed Podcast: A Wedding Planning Podcast

After three seasons we've had plenty of questions from you, our incredible listeners sent our way. So this week we're dedicating this entire episode to answering your questions. Tune in this week to hear these questions answered; - Do You have to wear a veil all day? - How Should the Wedding Party Travel to the Wedding? - Does someone really have to hold my dress when I pee? - Is there an appropriate way to kiss at the ceremony? - What exactly do we have to do during the 'cake cut'? - Where do I put my engagement ring during the ceremony? - What sides do we stand on during the ceremony? - What should I hire and what should I buy for my wedding? - Should I tell my evening guests to arrive earlier than I expect them to arrive? As always please head over to our website for shownotes and to subscribe so you're first to hear our new episodes: www.getwedpodcast.co.uk Support us on Patroen! - www.patreon.com/Getwedpodcast And watch us podcast over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_Hd6ZzMyrPg

How are you feeling about wedding planning? Are you finding all of the decisions, plans, questions and people you need to manage becoming overwhelming? Don't fear! You are definitely not alone! This week we are joined by Becky Strafford a Happiness and Success Coach who talks us through all those wedding worries and helps us to realise its all completely normal. - How to deal with the pressure and build up of your big day - Tips for anxiety during planning and on the wedding day - How to deal with being let down and difficult family situations - How to get over decision fatigue - Meditation techniques Find out more about Becky here: beckystrafford.com/ As always please head over to our website for shownotes and to subscribe so you're first to hear our new episodes: www.getwedpodcast.co.uk Support us on Patroen! - www.patreon.com/Getwedpodcast And watch us podcast over on YouTube: youtu.be/rpdkTh6C6Ic

If you're planning on adding some DIY elements to your wedding day, we bet you've caught yourself figuring out some maths in your head! This week we're tackling the subject of how much you need to make. whether its worthwhile and how you can avoid meltdowns when DIY'ing your wedding decor! What you'll hear this week... - What elements Katie DIY'ed on her wedding day - The projects that Kerrie has underway for her big day - Figuring out how much booze you need! - When pinterest isn't helpful - How to get organised and plan - Tips for the week leading up to your DIY wedding. As always please head over to our website for shownotes and to subscribe so you're first to hear our new episodes: www.getwedpodcast.co.uk Support us on Patroen! - www.patreon.com/Getwedpodcast And watch us podcast over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oTQHx9gXfhw

We're joined by Phoebe from the wedding blog 'So You're Getting Married' this week and we're exciting to share with you her views on how wedding blogs can help you with planning your wedding day. - Phoebe's wedding trend predictions and what she wants to see less of! - Why Phoebe bought a new engagement ring - The role of Blogs in wedding planning - Is print dying? Are wedding magazines still relevant? Read 'So You're Getting Married' here - www.soyouregettingmarried.com/ As always please head over to our website for shownotes and to subscribe so you're first to hear our new episodes: www.getwedpodcast.co.uk Support us on Patroen! - www.patreon.com/Getwedpodcast And watch us podcast over on YouTube: youtu.be/0ZiYotjRg68

Thinking of planning a wedding completely from scratch?! Then this is an episode you'll need. This week we talk through what you need to think of if you are planning a blank canvas wedding. Everything from tables, chairs right down to napkins and cutlery and all the inbetween! We discuss how Katie managed to keep on top of everything and how Kerrie is organising her suppliers and hoping she hasn't forgotten anything! As always please head over to our website for shownotes and to subscribe so you're first to hear our new episodes: www.getwedpodcast.co.uk Support us on Patroen! - www.patreon.com/Getwedpodcast And watch us podcast over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cPIBC8uzGU

Stressing about your hen or stag party? This week we're joined by Chilli Sauce who send over 150,000 people away on amazing weekends every year so they definitely know their stuff! With Lucy we cover everything you need to know about planning your last weekend of freedom including the following... - How to make it affordable for all those invited. - Should you have to pay your way? - Activity ideas for all sorts of Brides and Grooms - How to please friends and family - Should you invite people who aren't coming to the wedding? - How many activities are just too many? - How far in advance should it all be planned and paid for? This is a really handy episode, so grab a pen and paper, and let your best man and maid of honour know they should tune in too! As always please head over to our website for shownotes and to subscribe so you're first to hear our new episodes: www.getwedpodcast.co.uk Support us on Patroen! - www.patreon.com/Getwedpodcast And watch us podcast over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xx4EEHCnH5U

Welcome back to Season Three! This season is going to be full on as we are on the countdown to Kerrie's wedding day. In this episode we;re catching up on Kerrie's plans and talking about how to word your wedding invitations when you aren't planning a formal wedding. Oh... and how to address the awkward things like asking for money and not inviting children too! - What's coming up in season three of Get Wed - Kerrie updates us on her wedding plans. - The hidden costs of giving notice of marriage! - Wording your wedding invitations when you're not having a formal day - How to mention that children are not invited - How to ask for money instead of gifts - How far in advance invitations should be sent As always please head over to our website for shownotes and to subscribe so you're first to hear our new episodes: www.getwedpodcast.co.uk Support us on Patroen! - https://www.patreon.com/Getwedpodcast And watch us podcast over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHxF3jVJu2s&t=1s

It's the last episode of season 2 (and 2016!) So this week we're having a catch up with Kerrie's wedding plans and she has some exciting news to share! In this episode we chat about how Kerrie's recent development cost ALOT of money and how she now feels guilty about spending so much. We also talk about Katie's big spends on her wedding day and what parts of your wedding should be given a bigger budget. Lastly, we have a quick chat about bands and agencies... Kerrie's next pain point to organise! As always please head over to our website for shownotes and to subscribe so you're first to hear our new episodes: www.getwedpodcast.co.uk And don't forget to join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/652147518300954/ And watch us podcast over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rpdkTh6C6Ic

Do you believe in the superstition that seeing each other before the ceremony is unlucky? Well... this week our first Get Wed Bride Emma, tells us all about why choosing to have a first look was the best decision for her and her husband. In this episode Emma shares her wedding story with us, including how they managed to plan it in just 8 months and how they dealt with their nerves in front of all of their guests. We know you'll love this weeks episode! So take a listen. As always please head over to our website for shownotes and to subscribe so you're first to hear our new episodes: www.getwedpodcast.co.uk And don't forget to join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/652147518300954/ And watch us podcast over on YouTube: youtu.be/AAyrm_3TAyc

As we approach Christmas the wedding world is all in excitement over the predicted trends for 2017 weddings. So we decided to take a look at this list and let you know what we think. This week we also discuss what we think will be sticking around for a long time from weddings been and gone... What you'll hear: - Should trends be followed or ignored? - Are trends even affordable?! - What we see lots of at weddings - What we hope to see more of at 2017 weddings - Kerrie's theme ideas - Trends from Katie's wedding As always please head over to our website for shownotes and to subscribe so you're first to hear our new episodes: www.getwedpodcast.co.uk And don't forget to join our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652147518300954/ And watch us podcast over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AAyrm_3TAyc

Ever since Get Wed started, this has been the most asked for topic, so this week we are delighted to be joined by Lauren from MiliMili Bridal in Colchester to chat all things wedding dresses! Lauren lets us know exactly what to expect from an appointment at her shop, the ins and outs of running her business and some tips for brides to be on the hunt for 'the one' in the lead up to their big day. We 'ooh' and 'aah' over all sorts of bridal loveliness in this episode, and Lauren shares her expertise and answers so many of our questions. If you've been nervous about booking your first appointment, or struggling to find your perfect dress. This episode is for you! What you'll hear: - Where to start when choosing your dress - What to expect from your appointment - Do all brides have to wear a dress? - Do high street bridal brands affect the wedding boutique industry? - What's with bridal sizing? And how to alterations work? - When should you purchase your dress? As always please head over to our website to subscribe, and check out our show notes: www.getwedpodcast.co.uk Join us on facebook in our Get Wed group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652147518300954/?ref=group_browse_new And watch us podcast over on YouTube!: https://youtu.be/1MlbZiNmmLo

This week we talk about how to politely ask for money as your wedding gift. Is it rude, or is it becoming the norm? And how much exactly are you expected to give if a couple does ask for money? We also tackle thank you cards, whether they should be personalised or pre-printed and Katie also lets us know how quickly she sent her's out, and what a task it actually was! What you'll hear: - How to ask for money as a gift - Other types of giftlist options - Tips for being efficient with your thank you cards - Should you send a thank you card to guest who didn't bring a gift? - Do you need to thank your suppliers? As always you can find all links via our shownotes over on our website http://www.getpodcast.co.uk don't forget to subscribe to our list and keep updated on new episodes too! P.s - You can now watch us podcast on YouTube! Take a look here: https://youtu.be/Q33Ek38ZT1A And join our facebook group too! -https://www.facebook.com/groups/652147518300954/

As photographers we know the importance of capturing memories so that your wedding day isn't forgotten after the day. A photographer is usually very high on the list of things you need to book when you start planning your wedding, and hiring a videographer is seen as a luxury. But we've heard that a lot of married couples (including Katie!) biggest regrets is that they didn't have any video footage from their wedding day, and that if their budget had allowed they would have definitely hired a videographer. So this week we're joined by Andrew Tregoning to talk all about what exactly a videographer can do for you, and how much the wedding video has moved on from the old days of huge camcorders and cheesy films! What you'll hear: - Why wedding videography is so important - What you should expect to pay for a videographer - How different Wedding Films are now - What to look for in a videographer As always you can find all links via our shownotes over on our website http://www.getpodcast.co.uk don't forget to subscribe to our list and keep updated on new episodes too! P.s - You can now watch us podcast on YouTube! Take a look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2emr3yU112g

Living here in the UK, we can't guarantee good weather even in the height of the summer. So we thought this episode needed to be recorded, as we have both experienced our fair share of wet weather weddings and wanted to assure you all that the weather really doesn't matter. And planning for the worst and embracing what you get is the most important thing. We share; - Top tips for dealing with wet weather - Preparing a plan B - How to embrace it - How rain makes gorgeous photos - What Katie did and Kerrie is planning to deal with unpredictable weather. As always you can find all links via our shownotes over on our website http://www.getpodcast.co.uk don't forget to subscribe to our list and keep updated on new episodes too! P.s - You can now watch us podcast on YouTube! Take a look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2emr3yU112g

This week we chat all things flowers, and if like us you are clueless about them (except for their colours!) then you'll want to tune in and get some clarity! We are joined by Sapphire this week from The Flower Arranger, who lets us in on some floristry truths including why flowers cost as much as they do! Whats clear is how much she loves her job, and we bet you'll be surprised by how much work goes on behind the scenes! - Where to even start with choosing your wedding flowers - Why are flowers so expensive? - What a typical workflow looks like for Sapphire when she books a wedding - How to decide what's right for your wedding. As always you can find all links via our shownotes over on our website http://www.getpodcast.co.uk don't forget to subscribe to our list and keep updated on new episodes too! P.s - You can now watch us podcast on YouTube! Take a look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2emr3yU112g