The I Do Diaries

Join a real-life married couple as they interview wedding professionals, vendors, and couples to dive into the glittery, chaotic world of weddings. They will share advice, tell tales of wedding mishaps, and answer your questions to help you have the magical wedding you've always wanted.

Ceremonies From Scratch

This week our hosts are joined by their first wedding professional! Kristi Brooks of Brooks Wedding Ceremonies offers invaluable advice on creating a ceremony script that’s unique to you. Plus, stick around for advice on how to select an officiant who puts your love story first. Find Kristi Brooks here: Website: www.brooksweddingceremonies.com Instagram: @brooksweddingceremoniesmi Facebook: Brooks Wedding Ceremonies Are you planning a wedding? Do you work in the wedding industry? Ever been a guest at a wedding that was full of drama? We want to hear from you! Submit your story or question at: idodiaries.wixsite.com/podcast ---- Music: The Cutest Bunny by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Peppy Farewell by Jordan Olivo

02-21
39:18

Third Time’s the Charm

Today our hosts are joined by return guests Emily and Daniel. Together they’ll discuss the ups and downs of a wedding that’s been rescheduled twice. Plus, stick around for a story about hilarious groomsman hijinks. Are you planning a wedding? Do you work in the wedding industry? Ever been a guest at a wedding that was full of drama? We want to hear from you! Submit your story or question at: idodiaries.wixsite.com/podcast ---- Music: The Cutest Bunny by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Peppy Farewell by Jordan Olivo

01-14
43:43

Marriage Before The Internet

This week our hosts are joined by Chelse’s parents, Kristen and Shawn. Together they’ll discuss what their wedding looked like thirty-one years ago. Plus, stick around for stories about a Mexican honeymoon full of surprises. Are you planning a wedding? Do you work in the wedding industry? Ever been a guest at a wedding that was full of drama? We want to hear from you! Submit your story or question at: idodiaries.wixsite.com/podcast ---- Music: The Cutest Bunny by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Peppy Farewell by Jordan Olivo

12-15
48:01

Ducks & Saving Bucks

This week our hosts are joined by Jordan’s sister Kelsey and brother-in-law Caleb. Together they’ll discuss ideas for an elegant, boho, budget-friendly wedding. Plus, stick around for wedding cake mishaps and photobombing ducks. Are you planning a wedding? Do you work in the wedding industry? Ever been a guest at a wedding that was full of drama? We want to hear from you! Submit your story or question at: idodiaries.wixsite.com/podcast Follow Kelsey on Instagram: @klukoscooking ---- Music: The Cutest Bunny by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Peppy Farewell by Jordan Olivo

09-06
56:57

Tasting: 1950’s Wedding Etiquette Quiz

In this ‘tasting’ episode, the hosts will test their 1950’s wedding etiquette knowledge with a quiz. Spoiler: they do not do well! Want to test your own knowledge on obscure 1950’s wedding rules before listening to the episode? Take the quiz here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alivelez/can-you-pass-a-1950s-wedding-etiquette-test  Are you planning a wedding? Have you recently gotten married? Ever been a guest at a wedding that was full of drama? We want to hear from you! Submit your story or question at: idodiaries.wixsite.com/podcast ---- Music: The Cutest Bunny by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Peppy Farewell by Jordan Olivo

08-05
20:04

Dinosaurs & Deployments

Today, our hosts are joined by Chelse's brother Cam and sister-in-law Rachel. Together they’ll discuss the difficulties of planning a wedding while one partner is deployed, offer sage advice, and share a hilarious proposal story. We're beginning to wonder if all proposal stories are hilarious?  Are you planning a wedding? Do you work in the wedding industry? Ever been a guest at a wedding that was full of drama? We want to hear from you! Submit your story or question at: idodiaries.wixsite.com/podcast ---- Music: The Cutest Bunny by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Peppy Farewell by Jordan Olivo

07-01
53:44

Tasting: Test Your Wedding Etiquette Knowledge

Join Chelse and Jordan for the first ever 'I Do' Diaries Tasting! These mini-episodes will give a small taste (get it?) of wedding culture, history, and trends. In this episode, the hosts will test their wedding etiquette knowledge with a quiz.  Want to test your own knowledge before listening to the episode? Take the quiz here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/jasminnahar/wedding-etiquette  Are you planning a wedding? Have you recently gotten married? Ever been a guest at a wedding that was full of drama? We want to hear from you! Submit your story or question at: idodiaries.wixsite.com/podcast ---- Music: The Cutest Bunny by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Peppy Farewell by Jordan Olivo

06-17
20:35

Who Invited COVID?

We’re back! Chelse and Jordan welcome their first guests Emily and Daniel. Together they’ll discuss the difficulties of planning -and rescheduling- a wedding amidst a pandemic. Are you planning a wedding? Have you recently gotten married? Ever been a guest at a wedding that was full of drama? We want to hear from you! Submit your story or question at: idodiaries.wixsite.com/podcast ---- Music: The Cutest Bunny by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Peppy Farewell by Jordan Olivo

06-04
35:45

Meet the Hosts

Meet the hosts of The 'I Do' Diaries podcast, Chelse and Jordan! They'll discuss their relationship, answer icebreaker questions, and give advice. Plus, stick around for a story about Chelse's encounter with a goose.  Are you planning a wedding? Have you recently gotten married? Ever been a guest at a wedding that was full of drama? We want to hear from you! Submit your story or question at: idodiaries.wixsite.com/podcast ---- Music: The Cutest Bunny by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Peppy Farewell by Jordan Olivo

11-23
23:48

Introducing The 'I Do' Diaries!

Real-life married couple Chelse and Jordan are obsessed with weddings...and chances are that so are you! Each episode they interview wedding professionals, vendors, and real couples to dive into the glittery, chaotic world of weddings. Join them as they share advice, tell tales of wedding mishaps, and answer your questions to help you have the magical wedding you've always wanted. Are you planning a wedding? Have you recently gotten married? Ever been a guest at a wedding that was full of drama? We want to hear from you! Submit your story or question at: idodiaries.wixsite.com/podcast ---- Music:  The Cutest Bunny by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Peppy Farewell by Jordan Olivo

09-02
00:57

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