108: Unpacking Love: Insights from 1000 Couples on Marriage

Picture this. It's your wedding day, the moment you've been planning for months and maybe even years. The morning has gone smoothly, energy is high, and your guests would have just started to arrive at your venue about now.  But as you're getting into the car to go to your ceremony, a button falls off, your veil rips, maybe you start sweating like you've never sweated before, or your heel breaks. What do you do?  This is exactly why a Wedding Day Emergency Kit is your best friend and your safety net. It's the ultimate just-in-case toolkit, and trust me, it's not just for the bride.With a little prep in advance, you can sail through your big day like a pro and have immediate solutions at your fingertips, no matter what curveballs get thrown your way. Today I'm going to teach you all about why you need an emergency kit, when to put it together, and most importantly, what to put in it.RESOURCES Send Unbridely a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Easy Name Change.You simply choose which companies you need to notify, and they send you detailed process instructions for each of your companies, plus ready to send forms, letters, and emails, so you just attach your marriage certificate to them and you're done!More info on how to change your name after you get married: https://unbridely.com/blog/name-change-after-marriageTo get $5 off your name change use the promo code UNBRIDELY5 (valid until end of 2024)  ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:[email protected]

What’s your idea of the perfect honeymoon? Is it at a beachside location or exploring somewhere exotic and remote? Are you on a premium river or canal cruise through Europe, or are you reclining in opulence at one of the most exclusive hotels in the world? And what if it only cost you a fraction of the price it should, or even better, nothing at all?Crazy right? Elliot from Hack My Honeymoon says, crazy wonderful. But with the emphasis on the wonderful part.Today Elliot is going to share with you:Some of the success stories from couples who have used his loyalty points coaching services (you won’t believe the deals they got especially with first-class air travel – think lie-flat beds),What qualities couples need to have to be the best candidates to take maximum advantage of the experiences you can book via a sustainable loyalty and reward points accumulation strategy, the risks and potential downsides of loyalty and reward points hacking that you need to be aware ofPLUS IF the idea of points hacking to pay for your honeymoon is something that interests you, Elliot includes some crucial and important advice at the end of the episode to make sure that you get the very best deals possible and protect the value of the points you’re accumulating as you go along, both now and in the future. RESOURCESHack My Honeymoon: https://www.hackmyhoneymoon.com/Hack My Honeymoon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehrosenbergHack My Honeymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ehrosenbergSend Unbridely a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtdsThis is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfelt wedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To Write Wedding Vows That Don't Suck' for just $27 now! 🧡https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds-----Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:[email protected]

This week marks an exciting personal milestone for me as an Australian marriage celebrant; conducting the ceremony to get my 1000th couple married. I’d love to share some profound insights about love, relationships, and marriage that I’ve gleaned along the way. And so I’ll be unpacking some of my realisations, and discussing the complexities behind the public displays of love and commitment.Plus the 3 constants that seem to be evident in successful relationships. Thank you so so much for being a part of my journey. *The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:[email protected]

Are lab grown diamonds the future of engagement rings or are they just fakes?According to The Knot’s 2023 Real Weddings Study who surveyed nearly 10,000 US couples, diamonds remain the most popular choice for engagement rings, garnering 85% of purchases.But with more couples becoming conscious of the ethics, politics and the market and environmental costs surrounding natural mined diamonds, lab-grown gems are making waves in the world of fine jewellery.Today, I’m chatting with Talitha Cummins from The Cut Jewellery, a specialist in lab-grown diamond engagement rings.And she’s going to teach you how lab-grown diamonds compare to their mined counterparts in terms of appearance, cost, and sustainability, and the latest trends that Talitha’s seeing with engaged couples. Resources Mentioned:The Knot 2023 Real Weddings Study: https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-data-insights/real-weddings-studyThe Cut Jewellery website: https://thecutjewellery.com.au/The Cut Jewellery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecutjewellery/Send Unbridely a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by WedSites.com, Unbridely's recommended wedding website builder, guest management platform & wedding planning tool all in one.Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding website and use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans.-----Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:[email protected]

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending The Manor Basket Range Open Day in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, and let me tell you, it was such an inspiring experience. Seeing so many engaged couples exploring, chatting with vendors, and just soaking in all the possibilities for their big day got me thinking: there are some very real, tangible benefits to attending these kinds of events that goes well beyond what you can get from online research alone. So, in today’s episode, I’m diving into why it’s absolutely worth your time and effort to head out to a wedding expo or a venue open day. I also took the opportunity to chat with some attendees and vendors at the event and you’ll hear their thoughts and impressions in their own words. And then I’ll share what I believe are the 5 reasons you want to make the time to attend a similar live wedding event where you’re getting married.   Resources Mentioned:  The Manor Basket Range: https://themanorbr.com.au/ The Manor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themanorbasketrange/   Send Unbridely a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast   *The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*  ------  This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Never Miss Moments Unbridely's recommended wedding guest photo and video-sharing tool. With your unique QR code, your family and friends can quickly, easily and securely share their snaps with you in your personalised online gallery. Visit nevermissmoments.com/unbridely to receive your 10% discount off their galleries.  -----  Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:[email protected]

Do you remember being invited to a wedding as a kid? I absolutely do. There was a big focus on choosing the right clothes, ironing clothes, getting dressed without creasing the clothes and attempting to stay like that before we all left the house. I was told to mind my manners. And it was good etiquette to tell the bride that she looked beautiful. And after that? To be seen and not heard. Granted, it was a different time back then and there weren’t the many different options that are now available to cater to and entertain the littlies. But I also understand that there’s a fine line between the intention of including kids in your wedding (you know, that it’s a rite of passage, that it makes your wedding more family-orientated/friendly and something to be remembered forever) and the reality (I’m talking tantrums during the vows, muddy slacks and unauthorised premature access to the wedding cake, lolly display or dancefloor). And so today I’ve brought in the big guns - Tess from CalmPlay is a wedding nanny specialist, with a relationship-based approach. Tess is about to teach you: how to cater for different age groups when planning activities for kids at your wedding with some affordable yet effective examples,which safety and hazard-reduction measures you should be considering, how she handles screen time and device use, plushow she manages any meltdowns or tantrums.Resources Mentioned:CalmPlay website: https://www.calmplay.com.au/CalmPlay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calmplay_/Send Unbridely a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Never Miss Moments Unbridely's recommended wedding guest photo and video-sharing tool. With your unique QR code, your family and friends can quickly, easily and securely share their snaps with you in your personalised online gallery.Visit nevermissmoments.com/unbridely to receive your 10% discount off their galleries.-----Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:[email protected]

I’m celebrating some huge milestones this year. There’s our 10 year wedding anniversary last week and my 50th birthday.My 1000th couple getting married will be in about 6 weeks time and today, when this episode is published marks my 16th anniversary as an authorised Commonwealth marriage celebrant.Today I’m sharing with you 16 of the most valuable lessons I’ve had to learn the hard way to help you plan and enjoy more of your wedding in just 30 minutes. Resources Mentioned:‘A Diamond is Forever’ and Other Fairy Tales: The Relationship between Wedding Expenses and Marriage DurationSend Unbridely a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Never Miss Moments Unbridely's recommended wedding guest photo and video sharing tool. With your unique QR code, your family and friends can quickly, easily and securely share their snaps with you in your personalised online gallery.Visit nevermissmoments.com/unbridely to receive your 10% discount off their galleries.-----Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:[email protected]

Can you remember a time when you felt left out of a group? Maybe your friends got together and you weren’t invited, but then you saw them post a photo on socials, or you weren’t chosen for a sporting team or a project even though you know you would’ve been brilliant.It stung, didn’t it?As simplistic as it is, inclusivity in weddings can be as easy as allowing everyone to feel seen, valued and welcome.I know you’re kind, but also, you don’t have a lot of spare time. You’d love to be an ally but also don’t want to have to take a short course on it. Right?Today Ashlee is going to share: what the gendered language and terms are in weddings, why weddings need to evolve away from the default, andhow you can challenge norms to make your wedding more inclusive.RESOURCESAshlee Bunney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleebunney_celebrantAshlee Bunney Celebrant website: https://www.ashleebunney.com.au/ Send Unbridely a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Easy Name Change.You simply choose which companies you need to notify, and they send you detailed process instructions for each of your companies, plus ready to send forms, letters, and emails, so you just attach your marriage certificate to them and you're done!More info on how to change your name after you get married: https://unbridely.com/blog/name-change-after-marriageTo get $5 off your name change use the promo code UNBRIDELY5 (valid until end of 2024)  ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:[email protected]

Has someone said this to you yet?Our family doesn’t have kid-free weddings,You have to invite all of your Aunties and Uncles, orIt’s not a real wedding without a sit-down dinner, open bar, DJ etc.At the end of the day, as long as you and your fiancé are happy, what do the opinions of others matter anyway?I think it matters a lot. So if you’re avoiding conflict or feel like you’re being pulled in 3 different directions at once by everyone’s expectations and opinions, or you’re having trouble sleeping at night because your brain is in overdrive, this episode is for you. I’d like to share with you how I try to deal with conflict and have difficult conversations without completely severing ties with the people that I love.I hope this approach helps you with some of the dynamics of your family or friend groups and makes your wedding planning experience a little more smooth and a lot less stressful. Resources Mentioned:Send Unbridely a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by WedSites.com, Unbridely's recommended wedding website builder, guest management platform & wedding planning tool all in one.Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding website and use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans.-----Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:[email protected]

This is Part 2 of multi-national award-winning hair and makeup artist Gaetana Marjas’ interview about some of the hot topics that come up with wedding beauty both in the lead-up and on the day. If you missed Part 1, Gaetana taught you about: her recommended timing for skin care treatments leading up to your wedding, how to address your specific skin-type concerns, common mistakes that people make with their wedding makeup, andwhy, if it’s possible, she recommends you do a makeup trial.  But of course, you can always go back at any time to episode 100 and catch up with her amazing masterclass. And in Part 2 today, Gaetana delves deeper into wedding trials and shares: how far in advance you should schedule your hair and makeup trial, what you should bring to your trial appointment,essential advice about how to make sure your wedding makeup lasts throughout the entire day and night, the use of dupe products, plusGaetana has prepared some FREE downloadable skin and hair prep guides just for you to make sure you look and feel your best not just on your wedding day, but in the leadup and afterwards. Resources Mentioned:Get your FREE skin and Hair prep guides from Gaetana Marjas Hair and Makeup Artistry: https://unbridely.myflodesk.com/skinhairprepRecommended setting sprays:L’Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist.Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting SprayKryloan Fixing SprayOne/Size On Til Dawn Setting SpraySend Unbridely a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Never Miss Moments Unbridely's recommended wedding guest photo and video sharing tool. With your unique QR code, your family and friends can quickly, easily and securely share their snaps with you in your personalised online gallery.Visit nevermissmoments.com/unbridely to receive your 10% discount off their galleries.-----Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:[email protected]