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Giving you the tea and ALL the buzz in the wedding world! New episodes every Wednesday!
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We trade North Pole overload for calm, elegant winter style and share how to turn holiday season pressures into a chic, guest‑friendly December wedding. From cocoa bars and snow send‑offs to travel pitfalls and family dynamics, we map the choices that keep the magic and ditch the stress. • minimalist winter wedding design and color palettes • hot cocoa bars, cookie stations, and ornament favors • balancing Christmas music with a modern dance floor • weather planning for cold regions and warm...
We share a clear plan to choose a bridal party without guilt, set expectations that prevent drama, and handle hurt feelings with grace. From mixed gender roles to budget talks and heartfelt asks, we focus on building a team that lifts you up for the long haul. • defining size, style, and symmetry preferences • choosing mixed gender roles that reflect real life • setting clear support and financial expectations • deciding who truly earns a spot • avoiding obligation picks and guilt • handling...
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We toast with champagne, laugh about TV teams, then get real about what makes a wedding feel intimate, present, and worth every choice. Logan shares how she trusted her gut, chose vendors who protected her energy, and found joy in the details that actually matter. • ceremony as the most vivid memory • how to stay calm right before the aisle • defining intimacy with a 105 guest count • planning becoming fun with the right planner • presence over pressure and hitting cocktail hour • first look...
We host a Friendsgiving with brides-to-be and a newlywed to trade love stories, planning wins, boundary-setting, and the hard truths about budgets, vendors, and family dynamics. The talk stays candid, warm, and practical with real fixes for real wedding stress. • bold first-date moments and slow-burn love turning into commitments • planning faster timelines, venue tours, and guest lists that fit real life • picking bridal party sizes that fit both sides • clear communication with vendors and...
We share practical ways to budget for the holidays while planning a wedding without losing the joy. From unified budgets and vendor deals to gift boundaries and experience-first giving, we show how to spend on what matters and skip the noise. • setting a single cap for holiday and wedding costs • asking family for wedding-focused gifts and gift cards • using Secret Santa and smaller gatherings to save • spotting end-of-year vendor deals and January price hikes • buying DIY items during Black...
We explore how holiday stress collides with wedding planning and share practical ways to protect your mental health. Boundaries, rest days, partner check-ins, and smart family dynamics keep the joy while trimming the chaos. • holiday pressure, engagement expectations, budget shocks • setting boundaries and using a one-line response • choosing rest days and simple movement for mental health • avoiding social media comparison and curate your feed • therapy and premarital counseling as communic...
We turn Halloween into a wedding masterclass, from moody decor and color palettes to clear dress codes and vendor boundaries. We share real horror stories with fixes that keep the romance elegant, not cheesy, and make space for black gowns, chic venues, and cinematic music. • origins of spooky weddings and Celtic folklore • costume vs dress code clarity • moody palettes, velvet textures and candlelight • venue picks from forests to mansions • black gown debate and veil options • details like...
We share the real story of a three-stop European honeymoon—Barcelona, Sorrento, and London—and how smart planning saved us from ticket chaos, currency pain, and jet lag. From using a travel agent to choosing the right home base, we give practical advice you can use tomorrow. • choosing a travel agent to remove stress and fix issues • why trip insurance matters for flights and medical • handling currency exchange, Apple Pay, and card fees • packing less, laundry strategy, adapters, and shoes ...
We map the wedding trends shaping 2026 with a focus on intimacy, personality, and guest experience. From rewearable fashion to ramen bars, floral ceilings, and tech that connects, we share how to design a day that feels like you. • smaller guest lists with higher-touch hosting • wedding now, party later flexibility • self-expressive, rewearable fashion and outfit changes • interactive food stations, signature mocktails, playful desserts • natural-toned decor, vintage layers, living installat...
We share how to handle family opinions without losing your vision or your peace. We align as a couple, use kind scripts, set clear boundaries, and offer a yes list that channels support without ceding control. • aligning on values and non‑negotiables as a couple • assuming care behind opinions while keeping agency • using short, calm scripts to respond to pressure • repeating boundaries without new justifications • creating a “yes list” of helpful, bounded tasks • connecting wedding choices ...
We unpack the pressure of Pinterest-perfect weddings and offer a simple plan to protect your peace, your budget, and your joy. Set a Core Three, curate your feed, and make choices that feel like home for you and your partner. • highlight reels vs reality on social media • why styled shoots skew expectations • setting a Core Three to guide decisions • examples of meaningful priorities couples choose • muting and unfollowing to reduce overwhelm • permission to skip trends and explain nothing •...
We share five simple communication tools to turn wedding stress into stronger connection and long-term habits you can trust. From I-statements to cooldowns, we show how to keep love first while planning details that can easily take over. • using I-statements to lower defensiveness • scheduling wedding talk time to protect us time • assuming good intentions when mistakes happen • listening without fixing and asking the magic question • normalizing conflict and using planned cooldowns • practi...
We tour wedding traditions from Germany to the Philippines to uncover how rituals shape meaning, connection, and joy. From smashed plates to love doves, we share how to borrow or adapt customs to fit your values without losing the heart. • Germany’s plate smashing as shared resilience • India’s shoe ransom as playful family bonding • Congo’s no-smile rule as solemn intention • Sweden’s kissing game and consent boundaries • Scotland’s blackening as honesty about hardship • Philippines’ dove r...
We sit down with Alex from Canine Celebrations to unpack how professional pet attendants make dogs part of weddings without stress. From pre-planning and safety to venue rules and the sweetest ring-bearing moments, we share practical tips and stories that help couples decide the right role for their pup. • what a wedding pet attendant does and why it matters • meet-and-greets, pre-planning, and custom dog plans • calm handling, leash work, and reading body language • sample wedding-day timel...
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We explore the surprising and sometimes violent origins of common wedding traditions, revealing how they evolved from practical defense mechanisms to the cherished customs we know today. • The garter toss began in medieval Europe when guests would try to rip pieces of the bride's clothing for good luck • Brides started voluntarily removing and tossing garters to prevent guests from manhandling them • The bouquet toss originated in 14th century England as a defensive move to distract grabby g...
Grace and Kelsey explore unusual wedding traditions and bride prices from different cultures and time periods, uncovering practices that range from fascinating to shocking. • Spanish brides in the 1600s wore black wedding dresses to symbolize "till death do us part" • Medieval grooms sometimes "kidnapped" brides if the family didn't approve, with best men serving as bodyguards • Chinese brides were expected to cry for a month before their wedding • Women born under unlucky astrological signs...
Our hosts answer listener questions about breaking into the wedding planning industry, revealing it's not the sparkly, carefree career most people imagine but requires exceptional organization and people skills. • Wedding planning requires patience, organization, and attention to detail • Shadow an established planner before committing to this career path • Industry experience through internships helps determine if it's the right fit • Educational courses aren't required but help with unders...
We tackle a listener's Instagram question about DIY versus pre-made wedding decor, sharing our personal experiences and professional insights. Our honest discussion reveals the hidden costs, storage challenges, and post-wedding realities of the DIY approach while highlighting strategic ways to balance handmade and purchased elements. • Grace used a 50-50 approach for her wedding, buying statement pieces while DIY-ing others • Professional signage creates a cohesive look and reduces stress du...
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