The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast

REBROADCAST: Planning a wedding is tough enough but now add in family dynamics? Yikes! What is the best way to involve your in-laws in your wedding planning? How do you work through differences and reach a compromise? When can you force your fiance to deal with it? Why is it easier to call your mom than your mother-in-law? Tune in and 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

REBROADCAST: Turn down free money? Yeah, maybe. On today's episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm diving into 11 reasons why you should pay for your own wedding, even if it means turning down your parents' contribution. In case you're not totally convinced, I'm also sharing some budget wedding tips for how to compromise with your parents and work with them on planning your wedding budget. Money problems are the #1 cause of divorce so this is a must-listen episode! 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

With more of the wedding industry being dominated by Gen Z, this millennial thought she'd weigh in on some Gen Z wedding trends. What is the younger generation into? Where do they stand on ceremony music, wedding parties, cakes and dress codes? And most importantly, what do I think of it all? Tune in to hear 16 things Gen Z love to see at weddings - and whether I agree or disagree with their takes. (I promise I only rant about social media once or twice.) 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: So you're planning to go on a honeymoon...congrats! As a big travel lover, the honeymoon is one of (the most?) important part of my wedding planning. On today's episode I'm sharing 15 things you need to know before you book a honeymoon. Whether you love travel or have never been on a plane, you'll want to listen to this episode. There's a perfect honeymoon out there for every engaged 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/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77

Wedding planning is hard enough when you remember that you're combining two families, spending more money than you ever have and planning a once in a lifetime event that's supposed to perfectly sum up your entire relationship and personality. Now add onto that family drama! In today's episode, I'm replying to a listener, Jack, who wrote in with some tricky family dynamics that are at play at his wedding. How do you make it less obvious that you're closer to your in-laws than your parents? What do you do if guests wonder why certain people aren't attending your wedding? And how do you avoid unnecessary drama around a family member you're no-contact with?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: Uh oh! You made a decision about your wedding and now you've changed your mind. But it's too late! What do you do when you have wedding regrets? Wedding planning is a tough job and you're likely going to make a call now that you will regret by the time your wedding day rolls around. But hindsight is 20/20! Whether you decided to postpone, downsize or go virtual and now regret it, or you bought a dress or booked a venue that you now hate, here's how to deal with wedding regrets. 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

There's a lot of wedding content out there about how to stay on budget for your wedding - how to save money, how to set your budget, how to be under budget, etc. But no one really talks about going over budget. What happens when you overspend and blow it?In this week's episode, I'm diving into the taboo reality that many couples find themselves in: spending more than their wedding budget allows. I'll talk about what this reality looks like, how you can try and fix it, and what you can do to avoid going over budget in the first place. 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, pregnancy or parenthood journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqaThis episode is inspired by: https://junebugweddings.com/wedding-blog/i-went-over-my-wedding-budget-now-what/ 

REBROADCAST: The big wedding planning question: to DIY or not to DIY? We've been told that DIY projects are what makes a budget wedding and that if you want to save money and have a personalized day, you need to bust out the glue gun and get on Pinterest. But are DIY projects worth it? When is it a good time to DIY? And can you enlist your wedding party to help? 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

So you think you've found an amazing wedding vendor. You've been fawning over their social media pages for years and they just so happen to be available for your wedding date. You should just book, right?Well, maybe not. You want to make sure you're not missing any of these wedding vendor red flags before you sign on the dotted line or send over your deposit. Tune in to hear about 11 red flags that should send you screaming and running in the opposite direction of your vendors. Or maybe these red flags aren't deal breakers for you, but they're still important to note. 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, pregnancy or parenthood journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqaThis episode is inspired by: https://www.theknot.com/content/how-to-choose-wedding-vendors & https://www.brides.com/wedding-vendor-red-flags-8610876