Betches Brides

This week Taylor is joined by a podcast listener whose wedding was called off in a really f*cked up way. They talk about spotting red flags as the wedding date was approaching, what to do when all the vendors have already been paid, and why it’s worse to postpone instead of calling the whole thing off. They also break down why a longer engagement might be for the best (especially if you’re having second thoughts).

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This week Taylor is joined by Father-of-the-Betches-Bride Keith Fern (along with his daughter Ashley) to talk about budgeting for the wedding and wtf to do with your finances after you get married. Keith shares his expertise as Director - Investments at Oppenheimer & Company Inc. to help figure out how to plan for your financial future and if you really should combine finances with your new spouse. They talk about splitting wedding expenses between each side of the family, negotiating with vendors, and how to ensure accessibility for all your guests. Plus, Keith tells us what it’s like to help plan and finance a wedding from a parent’s perspective.

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This week Taylor is joined by The Knot Ambassador and NYC influencer, Emily Gellis. They discuss how to plan a destination wedding without spending a million dollars, how to organize a second ceremony for the people not traveling overseas and whether or not you actually have to visit your destination venue before you plan the wedding. Emily also shares how she decided to wear a pink wedding dress.

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Betches CEO and recent bride Aleen Kuperman fills in for Taylor this time around, and is joined by Brideside co-founder and CEO Nicole Staple to talk about making your dress shopping experience as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved. They discuss choosing dresses for all body types, sorting through the latest trends, and how to execute your vision for the wedding party without getting too overwhelmed. Plus, they call a Brideside stylist live on the phone to walk us through the custom experience. Finally, they answer a listener question about how to please all of your bridesmaids, then play a game of Would You Rather: Bridesmaids Edition.

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This week Taylor is joined by one of the newest Betches Brides, Kristin Pennino. Kristin discusses the engagement she never saw coming, spotting the biggest red flags while searching for a wedding venue, and how to plan an unforgettable cocktail hour. They also answer our much asked question, how much money is appropriate to put aside for tipping venue staff?

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This week Taylor is joined by friend of the pod and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Emmalee Bierly of The West Chester Therapy Group. They discuss how to deal with a difficult mother in law, a competitive sister in law, and other toxic family members during the wedding planning process. Emmalee gives advice on how to say no to  in-laws when they make demands without throwing up money and how to handle a MIL that just can’t cut the cord.

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This week Taylor is joined by Betches newlyweds Ashley and Aleen to advise listener Stacey Rubeo on her upcoming wedding. The team helps Stacey navigate wedding issues around friendship dramas, ward off unsolicited advice from others, and how to stand up to family insisting on needing extra invites for their friends. They also provide insights on best practices for the often forgotten wedding tipping etiquette.

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This week Taylor is joined by dress designer, Justin Warshaw of Justin Alexander. They discuss the pros and cons of renting your dress, how to avoid getting over charged for alterations and whether or not your wedding should double as a halloween party. Justin also answers listener questions, including what to do if you over alter your dress.

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This week Taylor is joined by the industry’s first and only Bridesmaid For Hire, Jen Glantz. Jen is a professional bridesmaid (yes, it’s a real thing) who attends more than 50 weddings per year, dead sober, and without a date. She reveals the most dramatic situations she’s witnessed and how most people except the bride can’t actually stand her. Jen also discusses her upcoming wedding and how every decision she makes is voted on by her fans.

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