Planning Your Wedding Before You’re Engaged

REBROADCAST: In last week's episode I talked about hitting wedding planning burnout. So what do you do when you lose your wedding planning mojo? It is totally normal to not be 100% jazzed about planning a wedding all of the time. But before you throw in the towel and elope (unless that's what you want to do!), check out this episode for my tips on what to do when you hit a wedding planning lull, how to pull yourself out of a planning funk and when a wedding planning low might actually mean something more! 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.

You may assume that most couples don't start planning their weddings until after they're engaged. But according to a study by The Knot, you'd be wrong! As many as 70-90% of couples start planning their wedding and talking about it before the proposal! So if you are not engaged (yet) but want to start planning your wedding, you're not alone. Listen in as I share what parts of marriage and wedding planning you definitely want to tackle before your engagement, what tasks you may want to avoid, good reasons to start planning early and some important questions to ask yourself if you feel like your pre-engagement planning is getting to be too much.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/TTC/pregnancy journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REBROADCAST: So often couples feel ashamed or guilty if they're not spending $35,000+ on their weddings. But I'm here to tell you: IT'S OKAY TO BE CHEAP! It is okay to have a budget wedding and to not spend all of your savings (or go into debt!) for just one day. Listen to this episode to find out why it's okay (and maybe actually better) for you to not spend so much on your wedding and ways you can actually save money. Happy (cheap) 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.

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 relationship with them, they're unable to travel to the wedding, they've passed away or whatever other reason, it's hard to deal with the reality that someone you thought would be or should be at your wedding, won't be. We'll dive into how to deal with your own feelings about these missing people, how to include and honour them (if you want to!), and how to acknowledge their absence and answer any questions from nosy guests. 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: 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 like a long honeymoon? Listen in as I go over all the things you need to know about wedding planning for a destination party and whether that's the right move for you and your fiance! 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.

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 and planning your outfits to last minute tasks and preparing for a chill wedding morning, here are 18 things to add to your to-do list for the week of your wedding. Inspired by: https://www.theknot.com/content/week-of-wedding-planning-to-dos, https://www.brides.com/gallery/week-of-wedding-to-do-list, https://onefabday.com/week-before-wedding-timeline/ 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 journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 things to avoid doing the final week before your wedding - and stay tuned for next week's episode where I'll talk about the things you should be doing instead! Inspired by: https://www.theknot.com/content/what-not-to-do-the-week-of-your-weddingHave 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: With engagement season coming up (Thanksgiving to Valentine's Day, if you're curious), I thought this episode about proposing and engagements would be the perfect one to rebroadcast. Enjoy! Ladies, we don't need to trick our men into proposing! But seriously, to anyone eagerly awaiting a proposal, whether in a hetero relationship or not, you do not need to drop hints, wait or trick your partner into proposing to you. You can actually just talk about your engagement! On this episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I walk you through exactly how to talk to your partner about proposing, why it's so important and why it won't actually ruin the surprise. 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.

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 DIYs stay on the nice side of tacky? How do you ensure your craft projects don't come off looking cheap or leave you pulling out your hair the night before your wedding?In this episode, I'm sharing some tips to keep you grounded and to help you escape a crafting rabbit hole and remember the overall goal for your wedding. Put down that glue gun and listen up! 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/TTC journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, I'm breaking down 11 things the experts say you can skip at your wedding reception. Should you really skip them? What are the pros and cons? And what can you do instead? When it comes to your wedding reception, there really are no rules so at the end of the day, you do you! Happy wedding planning, engaged couples! 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/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77Article: https://www.insider.com/things-you-should-never-have-at-your-wedding-reception-2021-8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.