This week, Samantha is joined again by our “Not Like Other Brides” Brides Ambassador, Hannah Chambers. Hannah was the first Ambassador to appear on the podcast and Samantha gets the updates on her engagement shoot, vendors, and how she’s feeling this far along into the planning process. Next, they read some Unpopular Opinions about writing thank you notes, honeymoon funds, and bachelorette trip planning. They close out with a submission to the Brides Help Desk where a bride is asking how she can defend her decision to not have a bridal party. 

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Wedding stationery got you stressed? In this bonus episode brought to you by Minted Weddings, Samantha is joined by your dedicated wedding concierge, Micaela, to show us how Minted Weddings can help you organize everything from save the dates, wedding websites, to seating charts. They cover their favorite trends and how you can combine your and your fiancé’s opposite styles into one cohesive design. Samantha ends by asking Micaela for her advice on a submission to the Brides Help Desk, where a listener hired a “frendor” and has come to regret it.

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On this episode, Samantha is re-joined by our “My Wedding Is Part of My Job” Brides Ambassador, Sarah Fluegel. On Sarah’s last episode she shared how her job as a project manager helped her stay organized. She gives an update on how her detailed spreadsheets have held up over time and how she’s found ways to stay excited throughout her long engagement. They end with a submission from The Brides Help Desk where a bride just wants her bridal party to be friends without going overboard.

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Have you ever wanted insider knowledge from a master wedding planner? This week, Samantha is joined by Mindy Weiss, event planner extraordinaire. Mindy Weiss has planned countless star-studded weddings and is here to share how you can plan a glamorous wedding of your own. She gives a sneak peak into her upcoming MasterClass by revealing her tips on elevating the guest experience, creating your personal timeline, and her honest thoughts on bridal parties. They finish up with a submission to the Brides Help Desk where a stressed out bride found out her venue was double booked. Does Mindy think she should find a new venue, or try to find a compromise? Listen to find out.

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In this bonus episode, brought to you by Verstolo Fine Jewelry, Samantha is joined by Lauren Grunstein. Lauren is the Vice President of Verstolo and she is here to share all that her fine jewelry company has to offer. From custom creations to diamond rentals we learned that rented diamonds are definitely a bride’s best friend. Lauren then responds to your bridal jewelry Unpopular Opinions and a listener’s submission to the Brides Help Desk. What would you do to prevent hating your engagement ring? Make sure to follow @Verstolo and visit Verstolo.com to find out more about their consultation process and see all they have to offer.

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This week, Samantha brings on influencer and mental health advocate behind Girl & The blog, Mandy Jensen. Mandy is here to share all about her destination wedding in Cancun and the journey leading up to it. But how did she meet her husband, become engaged, and get married in just over a year? Manifestation. Mandy gives you her best tips and affirmations to handle anything the wedding planning process throws at you. To end, Samantha introduces a new segment called Runaway Bride. What would it take for you to leave them at the altar?

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For this episode, Samantha is joined by Fallon Carter founder and creative director of Fallon Carter Weddings & Events. As a principle planner, Samantha asks Fallon to walk you through her ideal timeline from the moment you say “yes!“. Along with a detailed guide, Fallon gives her hot tips from a wedding planner’s perspective. Did you know that planners would rather you ditch the bridal party? They close out by answering an email from the Brides Help Desk. When planning gets overwhelming, would you drop everything and elope?

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This week, Samantha has on Asha Bailey. A wedding photographer who specializes in intimate, intentional local and destination weddings. Samantha asks about setting up your photo timeline, shot list, and what you should expect from your photographer on your wedding day. Asha was recently married and shared all about her several small bridal parties and her intimate Italian wedding. They end with a Brides Help Desk email brought to you by Amazon Prime’s new film The People We Hate at the Wedding. Should this soon-to-be bride break up with her photographer before her wedding?

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In this episode, Samantha brings back Brides Ambassador Mila White to give us her updates with only 6 months to go. Mila shares some of the setbacks she’s run into (like having to hire a whole new wedding planner) and how she’s navigated them. Samantha asked her to give some advice to brides in the thick of wedding planning and Mila offers ideas on how to modernize your wedding and the planning process. They read an email from the Brides Help Desk from a listener who is feeling bullied into inviting an additional guest to her wedding. Then lastly, they end with a round of bridal “Would You Rather” - Would you rather skip the bachelorette party or skip the honeymoon?

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This week, Samantha is joined by professional makeup artist, Lucas Dean, to chat about how you can achieve that “you but better” look on your wedding day. Finding your wedding day MUA is almost as difficult as finding the makeup look itself and Lucas offers his best tips on how to hire that perfect match. He shares how to get the most value out of your bridal makeup and how he thinks that “makeup shouldn’t make you feel like the bride, it’s only part of the equation”. To end, they read a listener email from a non-confrontational bride-to-be. How do you un-invite people to the getting ready suite once you’ve already said yes?

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