ROCK MY WEDDING - THE PODCAST

In episode 49 of the podcast, Imogen & Ella are joined by Rock My Wedding content creator, Sasha Kirkham. They discuss the many ways in which couples can save money during the wedding planning journey. Filmed at Recommended Supplier venue, Iscoyd Park, the three discuss the building blocks of saving money whilst curating your big day, DIYing elements of your wedding. They also chat all things Recycle My Wedding, our preloved wedding marketplace, highlighting the benefits of shopping second-hand. Recycle is a great spot for finding wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, decor and accessories. By shopping secondhand, you're doing the planet a favour, as well as your wallet. You don't have to break the bank to have the wedding of your dreams! Head on over to the show notes for all links mentioned within this episode.  This episode was brought to you by We Are The Clarkes and filmed at Iscoyd Park, sponsored by The Wedding Shop. To celebrate your engagement, anyone who registers for a gift list from The Wedding Shop via this link will receive £50 worth of wedding shop credit for you to spend on any gift from their branded partners. Ts&Cs Apply

In episode 48 of the podcast, Imogen & Ella are joined by Sian, from Recommended Supplier, Tilly Trotters (alongside a special furry guest)! And they are discussing all things bridal fashion. Filmed at Recommended Supplier venue, Elmore Court, they hear how Tilly Trotters came to be, and where Sian’s incredible fashion knowledge comes from. They’re discussing everything; from your ideas surrounding your perfect wedding dress to bridal separates & jumpsuits. Along with how your wedding dress shopping experience should go down and those 2023 trend predictions, such as gloves, feathers and bridal crowns. Sian finishes the episode by imparting an important piece of advice you don’t want to miss! Head on over to the show notes for all links mentioned within this episode! To celebrate your engagement, anyone who registers for a gift list from The Wedding Shop via this link will receive £50 worth of wedding shop credit for you to spend on any gift from their branded partners. Ts&Cs Apply This episode was brought to you by We Are The Clarkes. Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

On episode 47 of the Podcast, Imogen & Ella are joined by one-half of Recommended Supplier team, We Are // The Clarkes - Simon! Simon has been a long-time Recommended Supplier with Rock My Wedding and also produces the Rock My Wedding Podcast. Filmed at Recommended Supplier venue, Iscoyd Park, they are discussing all things photography (of course). They explore all topics; from feeling comfortable with your photographer, to what is the role of a second shooter. Simon expresses his own regret for not having a videographer at his own wedding, to the photographs he most enjoys capturing. They are also delving deeper into those all-important photography trends, such as first look moments, golden hour portraits, champagne towers, smoke bombs, and sparkler exits! They also look into the moment you decide to book your photographer and how it may look, and why their process is so streamlined to ensure the least amount of stress possible.  Remember, this Podcast is filmed, so if you fancy taking a peak, you’ll be able to see the photographs mentioned within this episode! Head on over to the show notes for all links mentioned within this episode! To celebrate your engagement, anyone who registers for a gift list from The Wedding Shop via this link will receive £50 worth of wedding shop credit for you to spend on any gift from their branded partners. Ts&Cs Apply This episode was brought to you by We Are The Clarkes. Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

Imogen & Ella are back in episode 46, and this week it’s all about your wedding venue! They’re joined by Liv & Chelsea, wedding managers at Recommended Supplier venue, Iscoyd Park (where this episode was filmed). They’re discussing everything; from the moment you decide upon your wedding venue to what you can expect in the lead-up to your Big Day. It’s all about the questions you should be asking (such as availability, catering and how to go about booking a tour.) This episode is an important one as you make your way along your planning journey. Your venue is a huge part of your day, and we’re here to answer those burning questions we know you have! Head on over to the show notes for all links mentioned within this episode! To celebrate your engagement, anyone who registers for a gift list from The Wedding Shop via this link will receive £50 worth of wedding shop credit for you to spend on any gift from their branded partners. Ts&Cs Apply This episode was brought to you by We Are The Clarkes. Filmed at Iscoyd Park, featuring Liv & Chelsea, Wedding Managers at Iscoyd Park, and Phil & Emma, co-founders of Hostology. Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

In the first episode back Imogen & Ella are talking bridesmaid fashion with Recommended Supplier Louie, founder of TH&TH Bridesmaids. Get ready to hear all about their incredible origin story and how they grew from designing Louie’s bridesmaid dresses to where they are now. They’re discussing everything from the rise of mismatched dress styles to ensure your girls feel comfortable, to dresses through the ages (and how they’ll never go out of style), to whether pink could be the colour of the year. Louie imparts her incredible fashion knowledge and takes us on a journey of timeless silhouettes and cuts. This is definitely one for the bride and your best girls, who will be moving through the wedding planning journey with you.Head on over to the show notes for all links mentioned within this episode! This episode was brought to you by We Are The Clarkes and filmed at Elmore Court, featuring TH&TH Bridesmaids. Sponsored by The Wedding Shop. To celebrate your engagement, anyone who registers for a gift list from The Wedding Shop via this link will receive £50 worth of wedding shop credit for you to spend on any gift from their branded partners. Ts&Cs Apply Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

Can you have a feminist wedding? And what does that even mean? Becky is joined by wedding photographer and planning bride Cecelina Tornberg for episode 44 where they discuss the topic of feminism in weddings. They start by talking about how Cecelina's own wedding plans have been disrupted by Covid and go on to chat about wedding traditions, what they mean and how you can adapt them for your day or maybe discard them altogether.  This episode is all about equality and starting your married life on an even level with your partner. Enjoy! And you can check out some of Cecelina's work in the show notes as well as useful posts mentioned in this episode. Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

Becky is joined by Rock My Wedding Recommended Supplier LIT Photography. Lauren delves into her own experience as a 'Covid bride', how it feels to be on the other side of the lens, and how you can make the most of your wedding photography. Together they chat about self-love and ways you can feel more confident in front of the camera. There's talk of therapy and a few tears. Grab a hot drink, you're going to enjoy this. Check out the show notes for relevant articles related to this week's conversation. Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

You're getting married! This is big! We want to talk to you all about the joy of wedding planning. Those parts of the process where you can find real joy and laughter and fun. We all know about the big bits. But what about the smaller parts of wedding planning? Join Charlotte and Becky as they talk through their favourites bits of their planning journeys and share reader stories with you too. Check out the show notes for this episode here to see all the related articles mentioned in the episode. Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

Whether you're eloping just the two of you or have a guest list of 6, 15 or 30, your wedding will still be incredible. You don't need a huge guest list to have the time of your life.  Join Charlotte and Becky as they discuss all the benefits of small weddings from getting to actually chat with everyone to not breaking the bank and making memories with those people who are the most important to you. There's also a rundown of an example order of the day to give you an idea of what you can fit into your intimate celebrations. Plus, it's Becky's birthday so do grab yourself a glass of fizz and a slice of cake before plugging in! Cheers to small weddings lovers! 🥂 Head to the show notes for this episode for all the small wedding inspiration you could ever need. Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

It’s the sustainable wedding episode 🙌 . It’s quite a short one. But we have a lot to say. Next week (as this airs) we are launching Recycle My Wedding. A platform that enables you to buy and sell pre-loved wedding items. From outfits to accessories and decor there is something for everyone on Recycle. We will be donating 10%of every listing fee on Recycle My Wedding to Trees For Life. It feels good to give back doesn't it? And it really does make a difference to the environment. It's difficult to have integrity as a brand when we know that weddings are a huge contributor to CO2 emissions. Recycle is our way of trying to change this and offset as many weddings as we can. Want some figures? We know you like facts. An average UK wedding can create as much as 14.5 tonnes of C02 gas. With 250K weddings in the UK a year that is 3,625,000 tonnes of C02 gas being emitted per annum. That’s more than you could imagine isn’t it? And we want to do something about it. Hence Recycle My Wedding. For 1000 dresses sold via Recycle we would be able to plant 166 trees which would in turn offset a further 27.6 tonnes of C02 emissions. And it helps you have the sustainable wedding of your dreams. Check out Recycle here and get involved! See these links for some amazing sustainable weddings and other sustainable wedding planning advice. Sustainable Wedding Vegan Wedding Ellis and Josh's Sustainable Wedding Minerva and Eric's Edible Centrepieces Eco-Friendly Wedding Mountain Wedding Quality Over Quantity - How To Have An Eco Wedding The Benefits Of Having A Bespoke Wedding Dress Sustainable Weddings Rings Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

It’s a tasty one! Becky caught up with Jonathan Carter-Morris, co-founder of Caviar & Chips, over zoom for a chat about wedding catering. How do you book catering? How do you choose the right caterer? Where do you start when deciding on your menu? They talked about how catering works at dry hire venues as well as all other types of venues. There was talk of wine, canapés and Caviar & Chips' gin piano. Yep, that's a thing! They went from having over 100 weddings booked in 2020 to doing just 3 due to Covid-19 so you can learn about how they have had to adapt and how much they're looking forward to 2021. If you want to chat with the team at Caviar&Chips you can check out their website here or follow them over on Instagram to see what they get up to. Check out these links for more wedding catering inspiration and advice: Small Wedding Menu Ideas 29 Questions To Ask Your Caterer Grazing Tables Woodland Meets Industrial Wedding Food Ideas If you're not already, why not sign up to our newsletter for more exclusive content and a bonus budgeting podcast episode. Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

We are so excited to announce that we are launching a brand new platform this month! 🎉 Rock My Wedding 2.0. is coming really soon and we have been desperate to tell you all about it. Tune into this episode to learn more about what you can expect from our new site; including Recycle My Wedding where you can buy and sell pre-loved wedding items, a brand new user dashboard where you can keep your favourite articles and suppliers and manage your wedding checklist. Yep, an interactive checklist that you can make your own. Add tasks, move them about, add notes and tick them off when they're done. And if you're a wedding supplier you can find out more about how we've improved things for you too. From having 24/7 access to live analytics to increased visibility around the site and how together, we're going to be giving back. 🌳 We hope you're as excited as we are and we know you're going to love it. Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

Oh, it's good to be back! After a brief hiatus, we're back answering your questions and sharing your 2020 love stories. Join Becky as she answers all your questions about how to navigate getting married in the next 6 months. From what to do about wedding insurance and how to entertain your guests to dealing with stress, we cover it all.  This episode is rounded off with your 2020 love stories. There's joy, there's heartbreak, there's realness in abundance. Grab a cuppa as we welcome you back to the podcast. We're thrilled to have you. Check out the links below or the show notes for the articles mentioned in the episode. If you're wondering where episodes 34, 35, and 36 are, you can find them here. They were recorded as Zoomcasts over lockdown so don't miss them. RELATED ARTICLES How To Make A 15 Person Wedding A Day To Remember Cake Ideas For An Intimate Wedding How To Have a Virtual Hen Do How To Host a Virtual Wedding How To Scale Back Your Wedding Menu Ideas For Intimate Weddings Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

It's finally here! An episode dedicated to wedding flowers. We've wanted to do this episode for an age and you have requested it on numerous occassions too, so here it is. In this episode Charlotte and Becky are joined by wedding flowers expert Sarah from Leafy Couture. IN THIS EPISODE What is key when considering your flower budget? Is foliage actually cheaper than flowers? How can you grow your own wedding flowers? How can you stop them from wilting during the day? We put all of your questions to Sarah and she has all the answers. You can learn more about Leafy Couture here and their online courses which are excellent if you're looking to create your own floral displays. Sarah also did a super easy to follow wedding flower chair back DIY for you all which you can see here. The girls also mention Flowers From The Farm which is a must visit if you're looking to be your own florist. Make sure you check out the show notes for this episode for even more wedding flower inspiration and guidance and if you're not already, why not  sign up to our newsletter for more exclusive content and a bonus budgeting podcast episode. Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

Lots of you have babes before you get married and your wedding days become a gorgeous family affair which we are totally here for it. We wanted to make it easy for you to plan a wedding with kids so we've gathered together all of our top tips to share with you. In this episode we are joined by Holly who talks us through the process of planning a wedding with kids. Her little boy Theo was just 6 months old on her and Josh's wedding day. We also chat dress shopping when pregnant or with your newly post-partum bod and ideas for managing your baby on the day. And then there's guests that might have small babies. How can we make their experience easier? Stepping out the comfort zone of your own home can be a bit overwhelming when you have a small baby so it's really nice to prepare those guests as best you can. We tell you exactly how to do that. Having your whole family with you on your wedding day is truly magical and we hope if you're pregnant and planning or planning with a small baby/child, that you find this episode really useful and have a giggle along the way. Don't forget to sign up to our newsletter here so you can get a bonus podcast episode where the girls dig deeper into how to budget, what things cost and how to figure out what you need to save. Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

This episode of Rock My Wedding The Podcast isn't only for brides. It's for every woman. Understanding how bras work is incredibly eye opening and finding the right fit can change your life. In this episode, Charlotte and Becky are joined by Chief Lingerie Stylist Kelly of Rigby & Peller. With almost 20 years experience in lingerie, Kelly answers all of your questions from the best type of shape wear for your dress to how to support a bigger bust in a backless dress. By the end of this episode you will know your plunges from your balconies (and what they actually do) to how to make the most from a fitting experience and when in the planning process you should be getting your underwear. You can spend thousands of pounds on an incredible outfit for your wedding but if what you have on underneath isn't the right fit then you're not going to be comfortable or showing off your dress to it's full potential. Getting your bridal underwear perfect is key to nailing your overall bridal look. Don't forget to sign up to our newsletter here so you can get a bonus podcast episode where the girls dig deeper into how to budget, what things cost and how to figure out what you need to save. Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

Should you have a wedding film? We think yes. Yep. Yup. Absolutely. Most definitely. Yes. There are tonnes of perks to having a wedding videographer. Photos are great and we love 'em. But there's something about motion. Capturing the way you moved, the way you laughed, how your dress floated about the venue as the sun shone through the window, the words of the speeches and the exchanging of vows. Memories to last a life time. And it's not really about whether you think you'll watch it every month or even every anniversary. It's having the choice to watch it. Charlotte and Becky chat about their own wedding films, or lack thereof in Becky's case and bring in RMW The Podcast producer and film maker extraordinaire Simon Clarke of We Are The Clarkes to answer all your questions from what you can expect from a wedding film to how to film it yourself if you just cant find the budget to get a professional in. Learn all about the process from Simon and get some amazing tips to make sure you have the best wedding video you can. Head to the show notes to check out some of the gorgeous wedding film. And be sure to check out our supplier directory The List to book the videographer of your dreams and take these questions along with you when you go for a consultation.  Don't forget to sign up to our newsletter here so you can get a bonus podcast episode where the girls dig deeper into how to budget, what things cost and how to figure out what you need to save. Be sure to visit the show notes for this episode for all the relevant posts and to check out wedding insurance that works for you visit www.compareweddinginsurance.org.uk :) Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

99.9% of your guests will want to give you something to commemorate your day so make sure you actually get wedding gifts that are useful. Make their lives easier and get yourselves a wedding gift list. The Best Wedding Gift Lists Join Charlotte and Becky as they dispel common gift list misconceptions and enlighten you to what you can actually get on a gift list these days. Find out how to get those bigger maybe pricier items you've always coveted, or have you thought about experiences or perhaps there is a charity that is close to your heart. There are so many ways to make the most of a wedding gift list. If you are looking to discover new products for your wedding gift list and would like specific advice on items - be it brand sustainability or kitchen appliances that will make your life easier AND last forever then you need to book an appointment with The Wedding Shop. Their Fulham showroom is essentially a fully kitted out townhouse, every room is beautifully decorated with a selection of curated gift ideas that you can browse, touch and feel at your leisure. Book an appointment via The Wedding Shop website. In the interest of fairness and to make your lives easier, we've reviewed all the top UK product based gift lists. We're talking comparing fees, wether they offer cash, how flexible they are and exactly what they offer. Check out this link to find the best gift list for you. Don't forget to sign up to our newsletter here so you can get a bonus podcast episode where the girls dig deeper into how to budget, what things cost and how to figure out what you need to save. Be sure to visit the show notes for this episode for all the relevant posts and to check out wedding insurance that works for you visit www.compareweddinginsurance.org.uk :) Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

Congratulations! Excitement levels must be off the charts right now. But soon will come the time to get your planning head on. As with everything wedding planning related, there are no hard and fast rules but join Charlotte and Becky for a rough guide to 12 months worth of planning. Maybe you're half way through planning... this episode is still for you. Treat is as a gentle reminder of what you might have left to do. And if you're newly engaged then enjoy our guide of things to do once you're engaged. Get yourself set up for planning with the Rock My Wedding book, Your Day Your Way. Set yourself up on Instagram and follow us there and you might also find it super useful to have a Pinterest account as well. We have one :) You can familiarise yourself with our supplier directory The List as well so that when it comes to booking all of your suppliers you know where to start. The girls talk about when you should be booking photographers and florists and all your other suppliers. Theres talk of ceremonies and when to book trials to what to get up to the night before the big day. Don't forget to sign up to our newsletter here so you can get a bonus podcast episode where the girls dig deeper into how to budget, what things cost and how to figure out what you need to save. And you can download our month by month wedding planner here. Be sure to visit the show notes for this episode for engagement shoot inspiration and even more help with what to do once you've said yes. Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

You know when you just don't have the budget to buy all your mates a bridesmaid dress even though you'd love to? How can you involve them in your day without breaking the bank and making sure they still feel valued? Enter RMW The Podcast and our episode dedicated to alternative wedding roles. Wether it's having your niece perform a reading or your Uncle driving you to your ceremony, you can find roles within your wedding for everyone.  If you enjoy this episode you might want to see this post too for even more inspiration.  It's amazing to have help from friends and family on the run up to your day and on the actual day itself but remember, you can't be expected to involve absolutely everyone and they will be thrilled to attend your wedding in any capacity, even if that's simply as a guest. Enjoy the below articles where you can see alternative wedding roles played out to perfection. Stefanie & Donovan Nicki & Barry Vanya & David Abbi & Ash Sandra & Daniel Informal Roles In A Wedding Songs That Make Excellent Wedding Readings Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134