The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast

RERBOADCAST: Before you get married, make sure you're discussing these six things with your partner! From obvious ones like money and kids, to not so obvious topics like what happens if someone loses their job, these six categories of communication should be a must for all engaged couples during wedding planning. It's not about having one hard conversation and checking it off your list. It's about opening up communication and making plans for your life together. 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

In today's episode, I'm tackling a listener question all about wedding budgets and parents. What happens if your parents think you're being cheap or are ashamed of what you're asking guests to pay for? Do your parents have a point or is what you're planning acceptable? Tune in to find out my take, plus tips for how to analyze your decisions and repair relationships when you disagree. 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/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77You can also check out my second podcast, "Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy & Realistic Motherhood" if you're on your own fertility/TTC journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa

REBROADCAST: Today we're tackling the big question: After the wedding, should you change your last name? And, if so, what should your married last name be? Are you keeping yours, taking your partner's, hyphenating or doing something totally different? Listen in as I go through the different last name options newlyweds will have to consider and share my own last name dilemma! Happy wedding planning, engaged folk! 

You've always envisioned a six-tier wedding cake while your partner wants to serve donut holes. You want an outdoor wedding and they want it indoors. You want to elope with 10 guests while they want to invite 300 of their closest friends.So what do you do when you and your partner have different wedding visions? Listen in as I share a 3-part formula for reaching a compromise that will leave you both feeling good about your decision, rather than arguing until someone gives in. PS: I forgot to give a warning about the ad break. It happens around 18:49! 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/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77You can also check out my second podcast, "Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy & Realistic Motherhood" if you're on your own fertility/TTC journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa

REBROADCAST: When it comes to your wedding, who gets a plus one? Do you have to give a plus one to all of your single wedding guests? What about the ones in relationships but where you don't know the partner? Or what if the partner is the worst? Listen in as I break down my rules for who should get a plus one and who really doesn't need one. I also provide some helpful tips on how to push back on guests who try to break your rules and want to bring a plus one anyway. Bottom line: No one needs to have their third date at 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

Whether you're chasing after a two year old, creating a blended family with your spouse-to-be or empty nesters, planning a wedding as a parent can look a lot different than planning a wedding without kids in the picture. In this week's episodes I'm talking about the realities of wedding planning as a parent, what you need to think about in the planning and prep stage, and how to include your children in the different aspects of 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/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77You can also check out my second podcast, "Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy & Realistic Motherhood" if you're on your own fertility/TTC journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa

REBROADCAST: We always hear that your wedding day should be the best day of your life - that your wedding day is going to be perfect and you should go all out because it's all about you. But I disagree. Your wedding day should NOT be the best day of your life. Listen in as I explain why planning the best day of your life hurts your wedding budget, adds stress to your wedding planning and even makes your marriage suffer. Important listen for all brides, grooms and engaged couples planning a wedding. It won't be perfect and it won't be the best - and that's okay! 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

In this mega-episode I'm covering 13 ways you can reduce wedding waste without increasing your wedding budget. Tune in for lots of practical tips, easy changes and things to think about that will help save your wallet and the planet.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/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77You can also check out my second podcast, "Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy & Realistic Motherhood" if you're on your own fertility/TTC journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqaSource: https://www.lbfphoto.com/blog/75-tips-zero-waste-wedding

REBROADCAST: It's sad but it's true: people are going to judge your wedding. Wedding judgment is real and people are full of opinions if you're a bride, groom or person in the middle of wedding planning! Whether it's your wedding budget, your choice in flowers or what you decide to serve at the reception, people will judge you for it. So what do you do? How do you deal with wedding judgment, avoid it all together and stick to your decisions? Tune in to find out! 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