The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast

There are some big decisions you need to make for your wedding reception that will have a huge impact on you, your guests and the overall experience of your wedding. How long is your reception lasting? What are you doing for entertainment? Open bar, cash bar or no bar at all? Decisions, decisions! In this episode, I'll take you through seven major wedding reception choices and the thinking behind each one. It's not about picking the objective right answer but about being thoughtful and figuring out what works for your wedding. Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77

REBROADCAST: When it comes to wedding planning, there are a lot of decisions that you and your fiance will have to make as soon as you get engaged. But with those decisions comes a lot of opinions...and expectations...and judgment...from your family, your friends, society and even yourselves! On today's episode, I'm diving into five big wedding planning choices you will be making and how to not feel guilty about choosing what's right for you and your spouse-to-be! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77This episode originally aired Feb 2022

Before we worry about wowing our wedding guests with the most unique, spectacular wedding they've ever seen in their lives, we need to get back to basics. What do you guests need to be truly comfortable at your wedding? What will make them feel welcomed, safe, valued and loved? Because all of that matters so much more than fireworks, a taco bar or a fancy wedding favour everyone throws away. Listen in as I share 10 areas of your wedding where you need to consider the guest experience - from your invites and transportation to food, drink and accessibility - so your wedding can be remembered for all of the right reasons! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77

REBROADCAST: This is going to be a bit of a controversial episode! In this one, I'm coming for your koozies, your engraved tumblers and your custom, matching robes. IMHO a lot of traditional wedding party gifts are trash and as the incredible bride or groom that you are, I know you can do better. Give your closest loved ones something they actually want - something that represents how much they mean to you - and take the stress out of this part of wedding planning! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77This episode originally aired in January 2022.

I talk a lot on this show about things to cut from your wedding budget, how to save money, stuff you don't need and how to eliminate items from your wedding to-do list. But what about the opposite? What is actually worth spending money on? After all of those budget cuts and costs savings, where do I think you should actually spend your money? On today's episode, I'm sharing 10 wedding expenses I think are worth paying for - in terms of money, time and effort. Plus, because I can't help myself, I've also got ten areas of your wedding budget you don't need to prioritize where you can save some money! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77

REBROADCAST: Money is one of the biggest things couples fight over...both during wedding planning and marriage. And it's also the number one cause of divorce! Figuring out how you and your partner want to manage your money together and sort out your personal finances is so important. Tune in to hear my tips for the first money conversation you should have, the things to consider when deciding how to split your finances, and why you need to have a monthly money meeting! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77This episode originally aired Jan 2022.