Betches Brides

Jordana and Nicole are back this week and they start off with a few updates on their own weddings before diving in to some listener emails! First up, they breakdown an email from a listener whose in-laws have been very cold to her and she's unsure what to do about it. After that, they discuss another email about a bride who is dealing with too many people wanting to give speeches at the reception, making her concerned about how long they might all take. Then, another listener writes in about her how sister is getting married and wants her to give a wedding speech, but she is completely at a loss for what to say since she does not approve of the groom. Can she just not mention the groom at all during the speech? At the end the episode, they play a round Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time tackling ugly chairs, digital save the dates, and rehearsal dinners. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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This week, Nicole gives us a full recap of her amazing Tulum bachelorette party! She goes through the entire itinerary from beginning to end and points out the absolute highlights of the weekend. She also gives her thoughts on a few things she would’ve done a little differently given the chance, and how to make sure you’re planning for absolutely everything. Then it’s time for Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time tackling 4-day wedding weekends, wedding event outfits, and that one bridesmaid who forgets it’s not their wedding. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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This week, Nicole and Jordana host licensed couples therapist Dr. Naomi Bernstein, who is also Jordana’s older sister! They have a fascinating conversation on the effects that getting married can have on a relationship, and how marriage can be one of a couple’s biggest early tests. They get into how weddings can expose various vulnerabilities, and why more couples should consider therapy even if they don’t think anything is wrong. They also break down a few commons doubts and fears that are bound to come up as you’re getting married, and how to approach communicating about them to make sure you are preparing yourself for the future. Then, it’s time for Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer! This time they discuss topics like future sister-in-laws, wearing white to your wedding events, and giving your bridesmaids a list of duties. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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This week, Jordana and Nicole bring us some major updates from their recent events! First up, Nicole breaks down her bridal shower and gives a few invaluable tips to make your your event shine. She gets into music, party favors, centerpieces, DIY elements that made her whole event feel personal and unique. She also gets into the costs of the event and how to approach planning it when you’re on a budget. Then, Jordana shares her story about her incredible bachelorette party in Lake Tahoe. She gets into the schedule for the weekend and how it all unfolded, sharing tips on everything from party favors, games, decor, and even her fitness routine. Be sure to follow us @betchesbrides to check out pictures and content from both events!

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To start off the episode, Jordana and Nicole talk about the final stages of planning for their exciting upcoming events: Nicole’s bridal shower, and Jordana’s bachelorette party. They get into how they’re approaching the week before their events and what is on their mind as the dates keep getting closer and closer. Then, Nicole hosts Kelianne Stankus to talk all about her recent engagement. Kelianne starts off sharing her engagement story and then gets into all how she’s doing with the wedding planning process. After that, they go through a round of Unpopular Opinions submitted by the audience, covering things like sit-down receptions, un-asking bridesmaids, and guests with dietary restrictions.

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Jordana and Nicole are back this week and they are joined by Paulina Bichara, the professional wedding photographer who’s capturing Jordana’s wedding! Paulina starts off sharing her journey from graphic designer to wedding photographer, and what helped her stand out as she started her career as a wedding photographer. Then, they get into all info you need to know as you plan your wedding pictures, including what shots you need, planning your schedule, and even how to deal with family dynamics as you plan your photos. Paulina also shares her insight on what steps to follow to infuse your wedding photos with your own sense of identity so that they are as special as your day itself. After that, Paulina offers her expertise on a listener email about the tricky business of scheduling your photos on the wedding day while wanting to have the first look walking down the aisle, and how you can have it all without taking time away from the rest of the day’s activities. 

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To kick things off this week, Jordana and Nicole start with some exciting wedding updates! Nicole is getting closer and closer to her wedding day and this week she updates us on the status of her flower arrangements, her upcoming hair and make up trials, and even goes in to her experience with micro-blading and how it all works. Jordana then fills us in about her upcoming site visit to Mexico and working with a local wedding planner, her ongoing beauty regiment, and everything on her mind her upcoming bachelorette party. Then, they get into the email for the week, where a listener writes in about whether she should hire a wedding planner. She wants to be able to enjoy her wedding day without worrying about all the mini details, but is worried that a wedding planner might alter the vision for the wedding and offend her family who’s paying for the event. After that, Jordana and Nicole play a rapid fire round of Unpopular Opinions, covering issues like guest books, rehearsal dinners, after parties, welcome signs, and even cake cutting. To end the show, they play a round of Runaway Bride, going through a few scenarios and deciding whether they would stay at the alter or run for the hills!

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This week, Jordana and Nicole are back and they kick things off with a few wedding planning updates! Nicole is just a few months out from her wedding and talks about what’s on her mind as she getting into crunch time, including the invitations, the wedding wardrobe, and final venue details. Then, Jordana and Nicole dive in to the week’s topic, giving their thoughts on wedding registries and a few ideas on how to approach it. They also list a few of their favorite registry items on their own lists and why they decided to include them. They even ponder the age old question of what are standing mixers even used for? Then, it’s time for the emails for the week. First, a bride writes in about the bizarre experience of a completely random person buying them one of the gifts from the wedding registry as random act of kindness. How do you even respond to that? Should your wedding registry be private? Then, another listener writes in about communicating to her makeup artist that she didn’t like her make-up trial. What’s the best way to tell them that she wants something completely different without being rude? After that, another bride writes in about noticing her fiancés receding hairline and wondering if she should offer solutions or just let nature take its course. What’s the best way of approaching telling your partner something about their appearance? They finish off the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time about the first look, open seating receptions, and reading speeches on your phone. 

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Jordana and Nicole are back with another episode and they start off with few updates on their weddings as things begin to open back up after the pandemic. Nicole also talks about how it felt going to an in-person wedding again and a few things she noticed about the whole experience. Then, they get into some listener emails! First, a bride writes in about gift-giving for her family. Is there a rule of thumb for how much to spend on a gift for your parents? Do you need to get your groom’s parents gifts even if they aren’t really involved? After that, a Maid of Honor writes in about having to deal with multiple people bailing on the destination bachelorette party after she’s already paid for it. Is it acceptable to still expect them to pay for the weekend since they cancelled last minute? Then, another bride writes in who’s doing her best to avoid people pleasing in her wedding planning, but is having a hard time letting down a friend who named her as the maid of honor for her own wedding. What’s the best way of breaking the news that she will not be her Maid of Honor? Finally, Jordana and Nicole welcome Betches pop culture expert Dylan Hafer for a few rounds of celebrity wedding trivia! Be sure to check out Pop Alarm to get your daily 5-minute pop culture fix wherever you get your podcasts.

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This week, Jordana and Nicole host Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan to talk all about their engagement! They start off with the charming story of how they met, and how quickly they realized that they were perfect for each other. Then, they get into their wedding planning process so far, and how they’ve adapted to multiple challenges thrown their way. They cover everything about how they’ve managed to turn those roadblocks into new initiatives to challenge the wedding industry as a whole in order to make sure that everyone in the LGBTQ+ community feels welcome and comfortable as they plan their weddings. They also talk about making history as the Knot’s first LGBTQ+ cover couple ever and what it meant to them to be featured there. To end the show, they go through a fun round of Unpopular Opinions, discussing save the dates, walking down the aisle, and who should get a plus one at your wedding.

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