Betches Brides

Jordana is back to share all the details of her Mexican destination wedding! She fills us in on every part of the weekend, including each of the events and how it all went down. She also shares a few things that didn’t go exactly to plan, how she dealt with them, and how the weekend was a resounding success in spite of it. Check out all the amazing pictures on Instagram @betchesbrides! Then it’s time for another round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time about Chardonnay, flower men, and pampas grass. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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This week, Nicole hosts content creator Caroline Ripa to talk all about her own wedding journey and how she managed to keep her budget low with some DIY elements. Caroline talks us through the planning of her wedding and how she approached the process, and a few things she would do differently knowing what sho knows now. They also discuss why breaking from some wedding traditions can be freeing, and how to avoid feeling that you have to follow all the rules to have a memorable wedding. They end the show with a round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time about Bridezillas, post wedding brunches and Sunday weddings. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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This week, Nicole hosts content creator and Wedding Wardrobe Queen Caroline Crawford Patterson on the podcast! Caroline starts off by sharing how she approached her wedding from a design perspective and how her attention to detail paid off in a big way. They also get into how to manage something going wrong at the wedding, and how to keep a clear mind when dealing with issues on the fly. Then they play a round of Splurge or Save, and Caroline gives us her insight on whether certain elements are worth investing in. After that, they end the episode with another round Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time about wedding toasts, dress shopping, and bridesmaids dresses. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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We’re back this week for a bonus episode! Just as Jordana preparing to fly to Mexico, she shares everything that’s on her mind; what’s what’s she’s excited for, and what she’s concerned about, and what she can’t wait for. Nicole also talks about her own experience in the week leading up to her wedding and how she dealt with things going wrong during and after the wedding. Make sure to follow @betchesbrides to stay up to date on the wedding and see all the pictures as it happens!

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Jordana and Nicole are back with another episode and they kick it off with some updates as Jordana’s wedding is just a little over a week away! She shares everything going on with her planning, including what is making her the most stressed along with what she’s most excited about. Nicole also tells us about her upcoming brother’s wedding and how she’s helping out with planning the rehearsal dinner. Then, they get into this week’s emails, starting with a bride that is trying to include her future mother-in-law in the planning but doesn’t know just how many details to share to make her feel included. They also breakdown another email from a listener about one of her bridesmaids who’s asking her to move the date of her bachelorette so she can attend another wedding. Is that unfair to ask of her? They close things out with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time about getting your nails done professionally, sparkler send-offs, and getting wasted at your wedding.

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Nicole is back this week with your personal financial hype woman, Berna Anat, to talk all about finances for the wedding! Berna shares everything you should keep in mind as you budget for the wedding, and how using savings calculators can be a godsend when strategizing for big financial events like weddings can be. She also talks all about about preparing for combining your finances with your partner after you’re married and how to make sure you are ready for that big step. To end the show, they play “Save or Splurge?,” where Berna gives her insight on which wedding expenses are worth splurging on and which you should probably kick to the curb. Be sure to follow @heyberna on instagram and check out Money Please wherever you get your podcasts to hear more from the amazing Berna!

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Nicole is back from her honeymoon! In this episode, she shares all the highlights of her incredible trip, complete with hiking, and beach relaxation, and even shark diving. She also gives all her tips for how to plan and prepare for the trip, including what to pack, how to structure your stops, and how to make sure you’re making the most of the itinerary. Check out @betchesbrides and @nicolepellegrin0 on Instagram to see all the pictures and learn more about her incredible trip!

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This week, Jordana hosts Gabi Lavor, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Canteiro Weddings, a Mexican company specializing in destination weddings! They start off with what you should consider if you are thinking about hosting a destination event, and the first steps you need to take before taking the plunge. They also breakdown what you should prioritize when making your budget, and what is truly essential to have to make your event unforgettable. Follow @gabilavor and @canteiroweddings to learn more about their gorgeous wedding events!

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On this episode, Jordana is joined by board certified dermatologist Dr. Jaimie Glick to answer all your questions about Botox and filler. They cover what first-timers should know about Botox, what areas people usually treat, and which Botox brand is best. Dr. Glick also shares when the best time to come in for Botox is and whether it’s possible to “overdo” it. Next it’s time for the listener questions all about Botox maintenance, costs, and other alternatives. Then, they go through some listener questions about filler, including when to start the trial period, what makes filler different from Botox, and if it’s more expensive than Botox. Be sure to follow @drjaimieglick on Instagram for skincare tips or to make an appointment!

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Jordana and Nicole kick off the episode with some recent updates. Nicole is preparing for her African honeymoon and Jordana shares some thoughts on weddings as a whole as hers is just around the corner. Then they get into some listener emails, including one about a listener who wants to read her own vows at the ceremony, but her fiancé wants to avoid it. Is there a compromise that will make both of them happy? Then it’s time for Unpopular Opinions this time brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time on pictures under the veil, wedding veils themselves, and separate rooms the night before the wedding. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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