Betches Brides

On this episode, Nicole is joined once again by Betches' own Bryan Russell Smith to talk all about updates on his upcoming destination wedding in Spain. They discuss venue site visits, which vendors he's booked so far, and custom wedding invitations. They dive into some listener questions about wedding traditions (including ones he'll definitely be skipping), picking an officiator, and ideas for dress codes. Next, it's time for the first listener email about having two weddings (is it too much?). Then, the second email is about a conflicted bride who is struggling to overcome people-pleasing and unsolicited opinions while wedding planning. Finally, they they wrap with a round of "Unpopular Opinions," discussing things like first looks, plus ones, and welcome parties.

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This week, Nicole is joined by wedding planner, event stylist, and Real Housewives of Miami star, Guerdy Abraira! To start off, Guerdy shares how she got into the world of wedding planning experience, the difference between a wedding planner and an event stylist, and her favorite wedding that she’s ever designed. We of course can’t forget about listener questions, starting off with how to elevate your venue with tablescape decor (but also keeping it budget-friendly). Plus, they discuss the top five things you should do immediately after getting engaged, and practical tips to plan an afterparty. Finally, it’s time for our “Unpopular Opinions” segment, this one about welcome signs, grand exits, and DJs vs. bands.

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This week, Nicole is joined by Chris Burns, AKA @fatcarriebradshaw to talk all about what it’s like being a bridesman, best man, groomsman, and soon-to-be wedding officiant. We kick off with some listener questions, starting with how he affords attending so many weddings, whether you have to buy a wedding gift if you’re a bridesmaid, and if it's ever okay to not go to a bridal shower. Plus, Chris shares his favorite bridesman outfit, the best tips to keep the bride calm, and the number one thing a bride should never forget on the wedding day. Then, it’s time for a listener email all about how to line up your bridesmaids when everyone just can’t seem to agree (does the order really matter?). Finally, they close with their “Unpopular Opinions” segment, this one about gifting etiquette, who’s really supposed to pay for the bachelorette party, and couples showers vs. bridal showers (which one’s better?). 

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This week, Nicole is joined by Tori Williams, world-renowned celebrity event planner and star of VH1’s “My Celebrity Dream Wedding.” To kick off, they chat all how Tori dove head first into the wedding industry after starting off in wedding hair and makeup. Next, they discuss how she makes high budget weddings possible, expenses that you can definitely skip on, and even some of her favorite celeb weddings for wedding planning inspiration. Then, it’s time to get into our listener questions, starting with budget friendly ways to make your wedding feel more luxurious. Plus, Tori shares her thoughts on the biggest wedding trends of 2022, and advice for planners who are working with clients who don’t know what they want. They move onto the “Save or Splurge?” segment, where they discuss whether or not it’s worth spending on paper products, lighting, and tablescape decor. To round off the show, they close with “Unpopular Opinions,” this time about greeting all your wedding guests, the importance of flowers, and all white-florals (timeless or overrated?).

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Jordana and Nicole are back this week with another episode! They start off by discussing their first holidays as newly married couples, Nicole’s plans to adopt a dog, and Jordana’s upcoming honeymoon. Next, Jordana has a major announcement to share, and then we get into those listener emails. Up first, we have a bride who’s conflicted about a friend she hired for her wedding (and the moment she realized it probably wasn’t the best idea). The next listener email covers a couple questions, including some save the date advice, what to do with your wedding dress after the big day, and deciding between who should be walking you down the aisle. Then, it’s time for “Unpopular Opinions,” this time about wedding shower invitations, serving liquor, and boutonnieres (overrated or cute?). Next, they read their “Happily Ever After” email all about dealing with feeling jealous of others getting married before you, before closing with a round of “Save or Splurge?,” where they discuss which expenses are worth splurging on and which you should actually save your money on.

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Nicole is back for a special bonus episode with Betches Sales Director Kristin and her new husband Collin! They get into all the details of their recent wedding weekend, including the rehearsal dinner, the wedding day decor, the reception, and everything in between. They also talk about how collaborative their planning of the wedding was, and how Collin contributed to the process to make sure that Kristin wasn’t shouldering the entire responsibility on her shoulders. Make sure to follow @betchesbrides to see pictures from their incredible wedding!

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This week, Jordana and Nicole are back with Jordana’s bridesmaid and stylist Liza Lieberman! They get into the tricky business of styling your bridesmaids, and how to approach the whole ordeal so that everyone feels comfortable and looks amazing. They get into fabrics, colors, hairstyles, and everything else you should keep in mind as you plan. They also talk about the best ways of communicating with your bridesmaids so that you can let them know what you want without hurting anyone's feelings. To end the show, Jordana and Nicole play another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time about about bridal bouquets, cocktail receptions, and family invitations.

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Jordana and Nicole are back with the final episode of the year! They start off by getting into how the world is fairing in the face of yet another variant before jumping into some listener emails. The emails this week are all about navigating tricky family dynamics, and they cover everything from overbearing Italian moms to sister-in-laws that don't feel included. They end the show with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time on wedding sendoffs, cohesive groomsmen suits, and ballroom weddings.

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Nicole is back with newlywed Jess Clarke to talk all about her wedding journey. She starts off with the story of how she met her husband Ben Higgins, and then walks us through all the details of wedding. She breaks down the venue choice, how she landed on her color scheme, and why hunter green had to be the cornerstone of the entire design. Jess, who is a licensed esthetician, also shares her insights about skin routines and how to make sure that your skin is positively growing for the big day. Be sure to follow @jessclarke_ for all the beautiful wedding pictures!

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Nicole is back with another special guest, this time Selling Sunset’s Heather Rae El Moussa! They start things off talking about how she met her now husband Tarek El Moussa and then they get into all the ceremony details and what made it so special, such as writing sentimental vows to Tarek’s kids. They also got into guest lists, and which co-workers were invited. They end the show with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time about wearing a single dress the whole night, why engagement parties are necessary, and wedding videographers. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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