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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 - not

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46:52

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Right After I Got...

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/12/16

I got engaged five years ago and even though the proposal was sweet and we had a very happy engagement, there are a few things I wish I could go back and tell myself. But since I can't time travel, I'm going to tell them to you! From celebrating my engagement more to prioritizing myself and not opening Pinterest, these are the things I wish I someone had told me right after my engagement! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form

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32:39

How Are Couples Getting Engaged in 2025?

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/12/02

In 2025, how are couples meeting? How long do they date before getting engaged? Who proposes, when and how? What kind of ring are they proposing with and how much does it cost?In this week's episode, I'm diving into the data on 2025 engagements and giving my take on some of the emerging trends. The things I love (like more couples talking about marriage long before getting engaged), the things I hate (like the pressure to have an elaborate proposal) and the things that surprise me (people are

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42:02

13 Wedding Budget Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/11/18

Nothing can derail wedding planning more than making a big mistake with your wedding budget. Whether it's overspending, forgetting insurance, stretching your guest list or not talking about your priorities first, trust me, you really can't afford to make any of these wedding budget mistakes! 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:

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45:00

11 Last Minute Wedding Planning Tasks You Don’t Want...

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/10/28

It's only a couple of days before your wedding and your mind is swimming. Do you have everything you need? Does everyone know what they have to do? Will the weather hold out? What on earth are you forgetting about?Don't worry - I've got you. In today's episode I'm sharing 11 last minute wedding planning tasks you don't want to forget in the final week/days before your wedding. These are things that might slip your mind but once you've added them to your to-do list, you're going to feel a whole lot

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33:03

How to Choose Your Wedding Date

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/09/02

One of the first major wedding planning tasks you have to accomplish is choosing your wedding date. But how do you actually make that decision? Tune in for my tips on how to narrow down what date is going to work best for you, plus my #1 rule: You don't actually have a wedding date until you have a venue booked!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:

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39:46

8 Mistakes Wedding Guests Make (and How You Can Help...

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/07/15

As a couple planning a wedding, the last thing you want to deal with is a guest showing up late, ignoring the dress code or not bothering to RSVP. But how do you stop your guests from committing these wedding sins?In this episode, I'm diving into four major mistakes that wedding guests can make and - most importantly - what you can do to fix these mistakes or stop them from happening in the first place and affecting your wedding day. Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what

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40:58

16 Gen Z Wedding Trends - Love 'em or Hate 'em?

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/06/03

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

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39:39

How to Navigate Tricky Family Relationships on Your...

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/05/20

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

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39:57

11 Wedding Vendor Red Flags to Watch Out For

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/04/22

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

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31:57

Answering More of Your Wedding Planning Questions

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/04/08

This week we're diving into three listener wedding planning questions tackling subjects like wedding weekends and what your guests expect, how to plan a reception when your partner hates the dance floor, and when is too late to ask someone to be in your bridal party - plus what to do if someone volunteers to be a bridesmaid (red flag alert!). Have a wedding planning question you want me to discuss on the podcast? Fill out this quick form: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77You can also check out my

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54:47

14 More Wedding Details to Cut From Your Budget

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/03/11

Looking to save money, time and stress? Aren't we all! This week I'm back with even more wedding details and extras that you can CUT from your budget. Not only will cutting these things help you save money, but they'll also save you all of the time and energy that would go into organizing them in the first place.From welcome drinks and after parties to second wedding outfits and activities for kids, let's get real about our wedding priorities and save you some $$! Have a wedding planning question or

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49:57

15 Wedding Details to STOP Spending Money On

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/03/04

If you want to chop your wedding budget in half, you're going to need to make some drastic cuts. But what if you just want to save yourself a couple hundred or maybe even thousands of dollars?In part one of this series, I'm sharing 15 wedding details you can STOP spending time, energy and money on. These are often overlooked parts of a wedding that everyone just assumes they have to do. But the truth is, you don't! Your guests won't miss them and you sure as heck won't miss the time and money spent

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44:29

How and When to Ask People to Be in Your Wedding Party

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/02/18

If you're newly engaged, it can be so easy to get swept up in the excitement as you share your news with all of your friends and family. But then all of a sudden, you realize you promised 10 people they can be in your wedding party! Only you have no idea when your wedding is, if you'll still be friends with these people by then or even if you want a wedding party at all...In this week's episode I'm talking all about exactly when and how to ask someone to be your bridesmaid, maid of honor, groomsman,

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46:12

Is It Just Cold Feet or Something More Serious?

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/01/28

Good news, wedding planners! I used a new recording platform to record this episode and I think the audio is way better! Let me know what you think (contact form below) or if you have any other feedback for the show, episode suggestions, etc.In less happy news, today we've got a pretty tough topic: cold feet. What's the difference between normal pre-wedding nerves and jitters (aka cold feet) vs a more serious problem that could mean you need to call off your wedding and end your relationship?No one

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48:35

What You Actually Need to Include on Your Wedding...

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/01/21

Welcome to episode #150, wedding planners - we made it! It only took us 150 episodes to finally talk all about the wedding website. But we're here now, so let's do it.In this episode I'm sharing the things you actually need to have on your wedding website. What are the required elements and what do you guests actually need to know? I'm also sharing 5 optional extras you can add to your website plus 5 things you definitely want to avoid putting on there! Have a wedding planning question or episode

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49:46

10 Things Wedding Party Members Should NOT Have to Do

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2025/01/14

If you're planning to have a wedding party (aka bridal party with bridesmaids, groomsmen, people of honor, etc.) at your wedding, you need to listen to this episode! Today I'm sharing some tough love and reminding you that as much as your wedding party members love you and want to help make your wedding awesome, there are certain things they should NOT have to do. Wear an itchy outfit? Nope! Give up all their free time and money for your wedding? Also nope! Tune in to hear what you should and should

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34:34

How to Combine the Spiritual and Secular in Your Wedding

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2024/12/03

What happens if you're religious and your partner isn't? Or they're secular and you're spiritual? Or you're both religious, but they're Pagan while you're Protestant? In today's episode, I'm tackling the big issue of how to combine religious (and non-religious) beliefs into one wedding day that truly represents you both. Listen in as I give you some big things to consider and lots of options for expressing your values throughout your ceremony and reception. Have a wedding planning question or

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46:03

What to Include in Your Wedding Backup Plan

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2024/11/26

Even the best laid plans can be totally upturned when a vendor no-shows, guests get sick, your partner breaks their leg, and it decides to rain and hail on your wedding day! That's why it's so important for you to have a wedding backup plan - not just for bad weather, but for any situation that might derail your wedding.Tune in as I discuss how to plan for bad weather, no-show vendors, guest cancellations, wedding party members who can't make it, your own personal issues that might affect the

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29:04

Help! My Dad Thinks We’re Being Cheap With Our Wedding

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2024/11/19

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

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25:00

How to Compromise With Your Partner When You Have...

The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast ·

2024/11/12

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

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