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The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast
Welcome to The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast! This podcast is for brides, grooms and anyone else who doesn't feel represented in mainstream wedding media. Haven't been dreaming of your big day since you were six? Don't care about chair covers or personalized napkins? Thinking about eloping, nixing the wedding party or only spending $5000? You're in the right place! From engagement to honeymoon and everything in between, join me as we plan weddings that are about what we really want -…
Episodes
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How to Handle Important People Not Being at Your Wedding
Inspired by listener Anna, today we're tackling how to handle important people not being at your wedding. Whether they're not there because you don't have a…
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Should You Have a Destination Wedding?
REBROADCAST: Is a destination wedding for you or do you prefer to keep things local? What are the pros and cons of planning a destination wedding? Is it just…
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18 Things to Do the Week of Your Wedding
Last week we talked about what NOT to do the week of your wedding and this week I'm sharing what you should do instead. From finalizing your wedding timeline…
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17 Things NOT to Do the Week of Your Wedding
The final countdown to your wedding is on with only a week to go. But there are certain things you want to be sure NOT to do this week. Listen in as I share 17…
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How to Talk to Your Partner About Proposing
REBROADCAST: With engagement season coming up (Thanksgiving to Valentine's Day, if you're curious), I thought this episode about proposing and engagements…
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How to DIY Your Wedding (Without Making It Tacky!)
So you want to DIY your wedding - either because you want to save money, you're a crafter or you've been inspired by Pinterest. But how do you make sure your…
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11 Things to Skip at Your Wedding Reception
REBROADCAST: Following up on last week's seating chart episode, I'm rereleasing this episode all about wedding receptions. Based on a recent Insider article…
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14 Seating Chart Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Before you start planning out your seating chart, making table arrangements or writing escort cards, take a listen to this week's episode so you avoid some…
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How to Stay on Budget for Your Wedding
REBROADCAST: It's the big one. It's BUDGET time. In this episode I'm talking all about how to set your wedding budget (and the important conversation you need…
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More Wedding Planning Q&A
I'm back with another Q&A episode to answer all of your wedding planning questions! Want in on the next episode or just have an episode suggestion for me? Fill…
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All About Wedding Gifts!
REBROADCAST: Everything you ever wanted to know about wedding gifts! Should you have a registry? How much will people spend on your wedding gift? How can you…
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Wedding Gift FAQs
Inspired by a listener question, I'm answering some of the most common questions couples have about their wedding gifts. When should they send thank you cards…
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How to Deal With People Who Are Upset They Didn’t Get Invited to Your Wedding
REBROADCAST: Had to cut your wedding guest list? Have a budget or a venue that won't let you invite every single person you've ever known? Yup, that's the…
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How to Navigate Family Dynamics Before, During & After Your Wedding
Whether it's an over-involved mother-in-law who thinks this is her wedding, a mom who doesn't seem to care about your wedding, a stepmom who isn't on speaking…
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MINISODE: Do You Need Wedding Favors?
REBROADCAST: On today's minisode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm answering the big question about wedding favors (or favours!): do you…
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How to Pay Tribute to Passed Loved Ones at Your Wedding
How do you honour a loved one who is no longer with us on your wedding day? How do you pay tribute to them, without it being a major downer? How do you adjust…
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MINISODE: Should You Do A First Look?
REBROADCAST: Should you do a first look or wait to see your future spouse for the first time at your ceremony? Tune in for reasons why you should, why you…
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6 More Wedding Photography Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
In part two of last week's episode, I'm back with six more wedding photography mistakes I learned the hard way that you definitely don't want to make at your…
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7 Wedding Photography Mistakes to Avoid
Even unconventional wedding planners want really beautiful wedding photos! That's why you need to tune in and learn the 7 wedding photography mistakes to NOT…
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MINISODE: Do You Need to Have a Rehearsal/Rehearsal Dinner?
REBROADCAST: Welcome back to a minisode (mini episode) of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast! Today we're answering the question: Do you need to have…
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How to Plan a Semi Destination Wedding
In this week's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast we're talking about semi or half destination weddings. So this would be a wedding where…
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Creating a Wedding Ceremony That’s Actually Meaningful to You
REBROADCAST: So many people want to fast forward the wedding ceremony so they can just get to the party. But if you throw out the traditions (no, you don't…
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How to Not Feel Lonely While Planning Your Wedding
In the movies wedding planning always looks like so much fun. It's trying on outfits, tasting cakes or arranging flowers with your best friends. But in real…
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Why You Don't Need a Wedding Party
REBROADCAST: Do you really need to have a wedding party? Maybe not. Imagine avoiding all of the wedding party drama, saving some money and saving your…
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Help, My Maid of Honor Is a Flake!
Dealing with wedding party drama? This episode is for you! We hear a lot in wedding planning communities that someone's maid of honor is flaking on their…
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How to Talk to Your Parents About Your Wedding Budget
REBROADCAST: So your parents are contributing to your wedding, right? But how much money are they giving you? Or are they actually giving you any money at all?…
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11 Wedding Guest List Mistakes to Avoid
In this week's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast we're tackling guest list mistakes. From having a B list to collecting RSVPs, we'll talk…
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How to Include Your Pet in Your Wedding
REBROADCAST: Since a 2024 listener asked how to best include their pet in their wedding day, I wanted to rebroadcast this episode from the archives all about…
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How to Make Your Wedding a Safe Space for Your LGBTQ+ Guests
On this new episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast, I'm answering a listener question all about how to make their wedding a safe, welcoming and…
The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast8 Ways to Combat the Post Wedding Blues
REBROADCAST: I'm rereleasing this episode after a listener asked a question during my wedding Q&A about how to feel better once you come down off the high of…
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The 5 Things Guests Want at Your Wedding
Welcome back, wedding planners! On this week's episode, we're looking at things from the guest perspective. What do your wedding guests actually want? What do…
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It’s Not the Woman’s Job to Plan the Wedding
REBROADCAST: I'm rereleasing this episode because in 2024, it's just as important to remember that it's not one partner's job to plan the wedding. Two partners…
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Wedding Planning Q&A
On this week's episode I'm answering more of your wedding planning questions! We're tackling lopsided wedding parties, brunch receptions, bride self-care, pets…
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17 Unpopular Wedding Opinions You Should Consider
Here at the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast, we're all about thinking outside the box and not trying to win a wedding popularity contest. That's why…
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How to Brutally Cut Your Wedding Guest List
REBROADCAST: This podcast originally aired in Sep 2020 but I'm re-releasing it now because wedding guest drama never goes out of style! Even though we're not…
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Do You Have to Host Post-Wedding Celebrations?
Are post-wedding celebrations mandatory? Do you have to host brunch the next morning, open up your gifts in front of everyone or invite your guests to a bunch…
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How to Plan a Restaurant Wedding Reception
Happy new year and welcome 2024 couples! Are you considering hosting your wedding reception at a restaurant? Then this is the episode for you! A restaurant…
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11 Questions to Ask Your Partner About Kids Before You Walk Down the Aisle
In today's episode I'm going through 11 questions all about kids that you and your partner should discuss before you get married. Most of us have asked or been…
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13 Tips for Planning a Wedding After Party
Are you planning a wedding after party? A way to keep the party going after your reception? Then this is the episode for you! Even if you're not sure if you…
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How to Actually Get People to Help You With Your Wedding
After missing last week I'm back with another episode inspired by a listener who asked how to delegate, assign and get people to help you with the wedding…
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Your Guide to Mixed Gender Wedding Parties
In today's wedding planning podcast episode we're talking all about mixed gender wedding parties! In the year of 2023, why do we still feel forced to split…
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Everything You Need to Know About Bridal Showers & Bachelorette Parties
When it comes to wedding showers, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, bachelor parties, hen do's, stag do's and any other pre-wedding events, it can be…
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Answering Your Wedding Planning Questions!
In today's episode I'm answering your wedding planning questions! Want to get your q in for the next Q&A show? Fill out my form below! In this Q&A we tackle…
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What Your Guests Actually Care About at Your Wedding
What do your wedding guests actually care about at your ceremony and reception? What do they notice and what do they ignore? What's worth it and what's not?…
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How to Deal with Wedding Night Anxiety
They say your wedding night is supposed to be the most romantic night of your life. But spoiler alert: It's usually not! So many couples feel the pressure and…
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6 Things Couples Get Wrong When Wedding Planning
What do couples get wrong when wedding planning? What mistakes do brides and grooms make that end up costing them lots of time, money and even their…
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The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Speeches
In this extra long episode I'm breaking down absolutely everything you need to know about wedding speeches. I'm covering when speeches should happen and in…
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Should You Read Your Wedding Vows at Your Ceremony or in Private?
A big trend these days seems to be saving your personal wedding vows and reading them to your partner in private, rather than at your ceremony. But is that the…
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The 2023 Wedding Trends I Hate (+ 4 That I Love)
On this week's episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast we're tackling 2023 wedding trends! Which of the predicted trends are we actually seeing…
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Welcome Back, Wedding Planners!
After an 18 month hiatus the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast is back! I am so excited to be recording new episodes of the podcast and to dive into all…
The Unconventional Wedding Planning PodcastImportant Announcement for Episode 100!
Can you believe it? We've made it to 100 episodes of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast! Thank you so much for being on this engagement and wedding…
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How to DIY Live Stream Your Wedding (for less than $100)
On today's episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast we're diving into live streaming! Even if you're not getting married in pandemic times, you…
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Dishing on Netflix’s Marriage or Mortgage
Have you watched the latest wedding show on Netflix, Marriage or Mortgage? If so, you're going to want to tune in while I dish about the show - my overall…
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When to Pull the Plug on Your Covid Wedding
Trying to plan a wedding during a pandemic is no joke. But with restrictions changing almost daily, when do you decide to pull the plug? When do you make a…
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We Set the Date!
This week's episode is a mini update on my own wedding planning: We set the date! I'm sharing where we're at with our wedding plans, when our wedding is…
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So You’ve Got Baby Fever
Not technically a wedding planning episode but definitely a topic many engaged couples find themselves talking about: BABIES! Do you have baby fever? Are you…
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The Pros & Cons of a Zoom Wedding
By this point in the pandemic, you probably have heard of Zoom weddings - or virtual weddings. You may have even attended one or two (or seven!). But is a live…
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MINISODE: Do You Have to Host a Reception After Your Elopement?
2020 has been the year of postponed weddings, downsized wedding, intimate weddings and elopements. A lot of couples who are choosing to elope this year are…
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Who to Tell About Your Surprise or Secret Wedding (And When)
Are you planning a surprise wedding, a secret wedding or an elopement? Awesome! There are so many good reasons to get married in secret, elope or surprise your…
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Wedding Planning Q&A Part 2
For episode 30 I'm back with another edition of Wedding Planning Q&A. In this one, I'm answering questions about videography, MCs, wedding budgets, uninviting…