Left on Wed

Goodbye, goodbye, good friends goodbye! Adam is sailing away with false statistics on the success of the podcast but we need you to keep listening, keep watching and keep leaving your feedback because season 3 is taking a turn. For the better, we hope! Stay tuned to the very end and we introduce our new podcast name! But first, we must answer your questions. They've come in hot, heavy and heated - tune in and find out how we put out the problems attempting to burn down your wedding planning! ...

Grab your tickets, pour the champagne because today we chat about wedding open days and expos. What are they? Who will be there and is there a point to them? Well, of course there is but Adam shares his honest opinion on why you may not see him at an expo ever, ever, ever again. Where you will see Adam is at the Love a Fair Showcase happening in January 2025. Yep, you read that right! Adam and Georgia will be hosting and MC’s for the day! You can find all the details here. Be s...

Today’s episode is all about navigating the often murky waters of money, money, money (you know the song, by Adam's favourite band ABBA). We’re breaking down the costs you can expect for various vendors, so you can budget like a pro and avoid those wallet-wincing surprises.Ever wondered if your florist’s quote is a steal or a splurge? Or if your photographer’s fee is worth the camera flash? We’re here to demystify the price tags and help you understand what factors influence those number...

In today’s episode, we’re tackling one of the trickiest parts of wedding etiquette: dress codes. Whether you’re a guest wondering what “cocktail attire” means or a couple trying to nail down the perfect dress code for your big day, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to decode the dress code jargon and ensure everyone looks their best! Dress Code 101: The Basics Ever been puzzled by a wedding invitation that says “black tie” or “casual chic”? We’re here to demystify the different dress code...

In this episode, we’re connecting you to the world wide wonder of technology at weddings.. Whether you’re a gadget guru or someone who still thinks Chat GPT or AI is too far into the future to think about. We’ve got the lowdown on how technology can enhance your big day. From live streaming to wedding apps, we’re providing all the right coverage from the beginning of your wedding to the day of! We name drop a few of our favourite things with technology including one of our favourite...

Yes, you heard that right! Wedding planning can be seamless but also seamlessly stressful all at the same time. It’s like a roller coaster and there’s no getting off once you’re on. That’s why we’re dedicating this episode to the importance of taking care of yourself during the wedding planning process. Because a happy, healthy couple make for a happy day!Why Self-Care Matters: Planning a wedding can sometimes feel like a full-time job with a never-ending to-do list. From managing vendors to ...

If you're keen to watch the action, check out the links below. Follow us on Instagram at Left on Wed Podcast Follow us on Tik Tok at Left on Wed Podcast Follow us on Youtube Left on Wed PodcastTo collaborate with us on the pod, you can email us at leftonwedpodcast@gmail.comBut wait, there's more. If you're keen to enquire about our celebrant and MC services, head on over to our Instagram and websites as we would love to celebrate your wedding with you! You can find us via Married by Adam and ...

Or funky vendors, you decided! Hello vendors and couples from here, there and everywhere! Gather in, come close, no closer! If you enjoyed our episode on canape hour and booking vendors, this is a juicy one to binge listen asap! We’ve brainstormed in a speed round in Season 1 the vendors we can include on our wedding day but today we take it up one knotch further and share some insight into some what we’re coining the phrase as ‘trendy vendys’, you get it right? Trendy vendors. From...

In this week's episode we take off the veil behind some of the most common traditions that we sometimes still see at weddings. Some of the most common are the sides you stand on, the bridal entrance and other formalities that are sometimes being garter tossed out the wedding window.If you’ve ever questioned whether an element of your wedding should be, could be or would be included then asked the follow up of - who, what, when, why and where did it all begin? This is the episode for you!...

The irony of forgetting to write the show notes for this episode seems fitting. In today's episode we unpack the suitcase of all the little things couples can sometimes forget to see, do, feel, or pack on their wedding day. How do you tie a tie?What photos do you need to remember to snap on the day?Do you have a knife to cut your cake?We could go on but we would much rather you grab your notebook and pen and listen to this episode. Don't forget to leave a review!If you're keen to watch t...

We know wedding planning can feel like there are two people in the car going to the same destination, but only one person in the driving seat. It’s time to unbuckle some truths around working as a team to wedding plan.We discussed how Georgia and Adam navigated their own wedding plans and who did what. we then called upon an expert Celebrant, MC, and marriage education specialist, the beautiful Julie Muir to join us. Julie is a celebrant, confetti creator and Prepare and Enrich facilitat...

Today we bring the drama! We talk all things from real life rained out ceremony locations to miscommunications between guests that have had an impact on a couples wedding day. We also recap on the the old pand-easy times where we learnt some strategies on how to cope with changes to your vendor team. We can plan every little detail in the lead up to the wedding but on the day, we have to embrace every little thing. We're big believers in choosing a response over a reaction.Here's your n...

While we immediately pull at our collar with awkward vibes to the 9’s, it’s become a hot topic as the cost of weddings increases and people’s true colour shine and this episode aims to validate how you might be feeling if you’re looking to cut down that list. Here’s the article we referenced from our good friends Amy and Mel from Wedshed and what we’ve summed up and made an acronym of ACRE.Acknowledge the fact that you originally invited them.Explain what's changed (The venue, budg...

There are so many questions when it comes to wedding parties. The who, the why, the how, the when and the most important one..do we have to? This is a bit of a juicy episode. If you’re choosing to have a wedding party we chat about the roles and responsibilities, the do’s and the don’ts, the pros in the cons, and we brought one of our florist and styling extraordinaire friendors Gemma from Sub Subtle to share her unpopular opinions around flowers and watering down your budget when i...

How’s wedding planning? Are you excited? How are you feeling? Are you nervous?There is no doubt these questions cause a twitch as we’ve heard them all before numerous times and if you haven't, well, just wait until the day of your wedding. If wedding planning is getting overwhelming, it could be time to delegate the stress to an expert - a wedding planner or maybe you’re enjoying the little tasks of booking vendors, budgets and run sheet planning and in that case, a coordinator might be ...

Time to bring the magic at cocktail and canape hour! Grab your snacks before this episode makes you hungry AF! In this episode we unpack the most important thing and that is, what even is a canape hour? The canape hour of your wedding is that in between time of ceremony and reception. In today's episode we unpack, is there enough time or is it too much time? We talk all things from entertainment to food to level up your canapé hour. We throw some sneaky vendor shout outs to some of our f...

This episode is all about how to turn your vows into wows. If you’re completely lost with nowhere to go, let this episode be exactly what you’re looking for. Collectively, Adam and Georgia have listened to hundreds of vows and it’s time to tell our secrets. Firstly, we put on our teachers hat and explain explicitly vows are not vowels and then unpack how to prepare, serve up and turn up the heat on the most delicious vows your guests will be eating up and talking about for years to come. ...

Welcome to the happily ever after of the podcast world. We officially announce the end of the worlds best wedding podcast..for now!In this episode of Left on Wed, we celebrate the season finale, by answering some burning questions received throughout the show, tease what is to come. From the bottom (we said bottom) of our hearts we want to thank you for listening along, leaving feedback and all the love you've given us!Stay tuned for our announcement of our season two release date!If you're k...

The big day is almost here and you are about to ride on the last part of that wedding day roller coaster and nerves are completely normal as is feeling excited, overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or maybe a combination of all of the above. We talk you through some strategies to support all of those emotions so that you can be completely present, surrender and celebrate your special day. In this episode we talk about activities or exercises you can engage with on your own such as a breath wor...

Get your tissues friends. This is one for the heart strings, the happy and sad tears and one to listen to with an open heart and mind. We’re talking all about how to honour our loved ones that have passed away and how we can celebrate them in all different ways during our wedding day. Whether it’s a spare seat at the ceremony, a special mention in the speeches or an entire area dedicated to those that you’ve lost, we cover all the little and big ways you can honour your loved ones.If you're k...