My Real Wedding Budget: What I Spent vs What I Budgeted

REBROADCAST: I'm breaking down my actual wedding budget using the real numbers from my 2021 wedding! I'm sharing what I originally budgeted, how much I ended up spending, what I splurged on and where I saved, plus how my numbers measure up to what wedding media tells us we "should" be spending. Whether you're planning a low budget wedding or something more luxurious, hearing the real numbers always helps. I think you'll find lots of money saving and money savvy tips in this 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there's one wedding tradition I stand by, it's wedding thank you cards. Yes, they're an old school wedding tradition, but they're also a really thoughtful and polite way to thank your guests not only for their gifts, but for the time, effort and love they put into your wedding.In today's episode, I'm breaking down all of the wedding thank you card do's and don'ts. I'll tell you who gets a card, when to send them, what to do if someone didn't give you a gift and how to actually get all of your cards written on time in a (hopefully) fun way. Plus, I'll share a step-by-step template you can follow to write your own thank you cards! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REBROADCAST: The wedding comparison game: A fun little game all engaged couples play when they compare their wedding to every wedding they attend or see on social media in the months leading up to their big day. Toxic thoughts include: "Why didn't we get the 3-foot high centerpieces? They look so good", "Thank god we went for the chicken instead of this awful fish" and "A sparkler exit? Now I want one!"Whether your wedding "wins" or "loses" when you compare, it doesn't feel great. You're inviting in toxic thoughts and it's an ugly place to be leading up to your own wedding. Stop comparing your wedding to everyone else's with the six tips in today's 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're an organized person planning a reasonably small wedding, do you actually need a day-of coordinator? Is it worth adding another $1000-3000 to your wedding budget if you can do the job yourself? Or are DOCs actually worth the cost? Do they really save you time, stress and work? In today's episode, I'm breaking down what a day of coordinator does (and how that's different from a wedding planner or venue coordinator), sharing how they could save you and your loved ones stress and extra work, and discussing what to do if a DOC isn't in your budget. Plus, I'm getting into why I didn't hire a wedding coordinator for my own wedding (but maybe wish I had!). 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REBROADCAST: I'm back with 10 MORE wedding traditions you can skip. From parent/child dances to who pays for the wedding, this is a list of items that people are begging engaged folks to just retire already. I'll go through the list, give my take and hopefully give you something to think about. Do these traditions work for you? Will you be including them in 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/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77This is part 2 of last week's episode. If you missed last week's, be sure to head back and listen to it! Inspired by: https://www.buzzfeed.com/asiawmclain/people-are-confessing-wedding-traditions-they-hate  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REBROADCAST: What wedding traditions are begging to be skipped? What are guests tired or seeing and what are couples tired of doing? Find out in today's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast! And find out whether I agree that these traditions should be skipped, plus some food for thought on whether you should skip them or include them in your wedding day. Then stay tuned for part two with more traditions you can nix! 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.buzzfeed.com/asiawmclain/people-are-confessing-wedding-traditions-they-hate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm back with another wedding planning Q&A episode! This time I'm answering questions about where to start with wedding planning, how to plan your timeline, when to have your ceremony and what to do for the parent-child dance if one partner's father has passed away. Have a wedding planning question you want to ask me? Or a topic you want me to cover on a future episode? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REBROADCAST: Trying to make your wedding more feminist and inclusive? Tired of all this "man and wife" and "honor and obey" stuff? Refuse to wear a big white dress or call anyone your "bride tribe?" Then this episode is for you! And even if you are wearing white and changing your last name, there are still lots of things you can do to make your wedding more feminist and inclusive - which just means a more welcoming, equitable and loving environment for you, your spouse and all your loved ones! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wedding planning is stressful in the best of times. But it's that much harder when you're worried about political instability, travel restrictions, safety and the comfort of your guests. In today's episode, I'm answering a listener question about planning a destination wedding in the USA amidst all of the political upheaval. How do you decide when and where to hold your wedding? What do you say to your international guests? And how can you protect your mental health during a time of so much stress, heartbreak and uncertainty? 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REBROADCAST: If you are newly engaged or just starting your wedding planning journey, you'll want to listen to this episode!Before you book any wedding vendors or tour any venues, before you choose your wedding party and before you start spending any of your wedding budget, take a listen and ensure you and your fiance are starting wedding planning on the right foot. Happy wedding 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/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.