The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast

Need help with your honeymoon planning? Not sure where to start? Wondering when you should go on your honeymoon, what will make it special and how you're going to pay for it all? I've got you covered with this week's episode all about planning your honeymoon (while also planning your wedding!). I'm answering 10 frequently asked questions about honeymoons to help you plan your first - but not your last - trip as a married couple! 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/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77Inspired by: https://rivieranayarit.villalaestancia.com/blog/weddings/more-than-10-faqs-about-honeymoon; https://www.zola.com/expert-advice/honeymoon-planning-101-what-you-need-to-know 

Today we're talking about a very taboo subject in the world of wedding planning: uninviting someone from your wedding! This is a major social faux pas but sometimes it has to happen. Whether due to venue constraints, going over your wedding budget, having a falling out with a friend or someone not listening to your rule about plus ones, sometimes you just have to ask someone to, kindly, no longer attend your wedding.In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to uninvite someone, including a template you can follow and use word-for-word. Plus I'll share questions to ask yourself before you rescind the invite, how to avoid uninviting guests in the first place, and why I don't think you should ever demote someone from wedding party member to wedding guest.Here are the exact templates I share in the episode:For plus ones: "We’re so excited to see you at our wedding! Unfortunately, (due to space constraints/), we cannot accommodate additional guests/plus ones. Thanks for your understanding and we look forward to celebrating with you!"For kids: "We’re so excited to see you at our wedding. Our wedding is adults-only, so we are not able to accommodate children. We hope you can still attend and we look forward to celebrating with your whole family at a later date."For personal reasons: "Given the current situation, we think it would be best if you did not attend our wedding. Thanks for your understanding."For venue/budget issues: "Due to X (extenuating circumstances), we’ve had to downsize our guest list. We’re so sad that we won’t have you at the wedding but we appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating with you at a later date."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/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77Inspired by: https://www.theknot.com/content/can-you-uninvite-wedding-guest

REBROADCAST: Is your partner dragging their feet when it comes to wedding planning? Has your spouse-to-be barely lifted a finger while you've been drowning under a mountain of wedding tasks? Are you starting to grow resentful of having to do it all yourself?I believe both partners should be 100% responsible for planning their own wedding. After all, it's a day for both of you, so both of you should put in the work. But that looks different in every relationship. What kind of involvement are you looking for from your fiance(e)? How do you have that conversation with them? What do you do if they don't want to be get involved in the wedding? Tune in to find out! PS: Thanks to befan526 for suggesting this episode topic! 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 Dec 2021.

Everyone wants to save money and stick to their wedding budget. But how do you make cuts without sacrificing your wedding experience or looking cheap to your guests? In this week's episode, I'm following up Ep 187 with more areas in your wedding budget where you can save money (without anyone noticing!) plus I'm also sharing places where I strongly encourage you to NOT cut the budget and spend the right amount 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/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77Inspired by: https://www.stylemepretty.com/2025/04/14/how-to-plan-a-wedding-on-a-budget-without-losing-the-magic/; https://www.reddit.com/r/weddingplanning/comments/155crj8/panicking_at_how_expensive_this_process_is_anyone/; https://www.frenchhenfarm.com/blog/2026/1/6/how-to-cut-wedding-costs-without-sacrificing-style; https://www.theknot.com/content/ways-to-save-money-on-wedding

REBROADCAST: Are you an introvert planning a wedding? Do you hate attention, dread hanging out with large groups of people and shy away from the spotlight? Same. And while it may feel like the wedding industry is not geared towards people like us, there are lots of ways to create a wedding that is introvert-friendly. Don't spend your whole engagement worried about all of the people involved in your wedding day!  PS: Thanks to Megan S for suggesting this podcast episode topic! Want to suggest a topic or leave me some feedback? Let me know in the Q&A box (only available on Spotify). 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 was originally published in Dec 2021.

Everyone wants to find a good deal and save some money on their wedding. But how do you save your budget without making your wedding look cheap? The last thing you want your guests to think as they leave your reception is, "Yeah, they sure didn't spend a lot on that!"In this week's episode I'm sharing some ideas for how you can save money, cut back on your wedding budget, reduce wedding waste, and maybe even save yourself some wed stress, all while creating a beautiful wedding experience for yourselves and your guests. Budget-friendly doesn't have to mean cheap, tacky or uncomfortable!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/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77Inspired by: https://www.stylemepretty.com/2025/04/14/how-to-plan-a-wedding-on-a-budget-without-losing-the-magic/; https://www.reddit.com/r/weddingplanning/comments/155crj8/panicking_at_how_expensive_this_process_is_anyone/; https://www.frenchhenfarm.com/blog/2026/1/6/how-to-cut-wedding-costs-without-sacrificing-style; https://www.theknot.com/content/ways-to-save-money-on-wedding; 

REBROADCAST: Want to have the best honeymoon ever after your epic wedding? Let me help you make that happen! We just got back from our 3-week honeymoon (want to know where we went? You'll have to listen to find out!), and it was awesome. But we definitely messed up on a few things. This week I'm sharing our honeymoon story plus 10 tips to help you have the most amazing honeymoon ever. Happy wedding planning and happy honeymoon 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 original aired in Dec 2021.

REBROADCASTS: I've talked a lot about wedding regrets on The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast and now... it's time to admit my own! On today's episode I'm sharing 12 regrets I have from my 2021 wedding day, looking back now that I'm married and the day is behind us.All in all, I loved my day and these regrets don't keep me up at night. But if I had to do it all again, there are a few things I'd change. I hope by sharing my regrets you don't make the same mistakes I did and learn from my advice! 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