Betches Brides

Fallon welcomes Sarah Schreiber, the Associate Editorial Director at Brides, onto the podcast this week. They start off with the 2023 trends that took brides by storm and the upcoming trends for 2024 that’ll be just as popular. Then, they hit your listener questions about mixing and matching bridesmaid dresses, tastefully executing a contrasting color scheme, and finding a venue that aligns with your vision. After their brief Ted Talk about sticking to your dream, they play a game of Trendy or Timeless.

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This week, Tanya Pushkine aka The Vow Whisperer joins Fallon to give your ceremony some TLC. She reviews the process of getting ordained, the qualities you should be looking for in an officiant, and just how long the ceremony should be. She also shares the different ways she's conducted a bilingual ceremony. Then, she and Fallon get into your listener questions, including one from a bride battling with her parents over her officiant pick. They end with a game of Unpopular Opinions and vow options for couples afraid of public speaking.

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Money expert Nicole Lapin is on the podcast this week to advocate for prenups and financial compatibility, and answer your questions straight from Instagram. She and Fallon discuss optimizing your wedding budget, asking your parents *if* they’re contributing when they haven't offered, and wanting an engagement ring your partner can’t afford. Plus, Fallon shares her pro tips (pun intended) for tipping vendors. They end the episode with a game of Save or Splurge that feels all too familiar.

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Journey back with Nicole Pellegrino on this very special episode, sponsored by Galderma Restylane, that's all about pre-wedding beauty prep. Nicole reflects on her time as a 2021 bride and shares everything she added to her bridal beauty routine, from just moments after her engagement to three days before the big day. She brings on Skincare & Injections Specialist, Elisabeth Smith PA-C, to talk more about fillers, including the importance of finding the right specialist to reach your aesthetic goals and determine a treatment plan that is right for you.

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This solo Bride Guide episode will have you checking your receipts (erm, contracts). First, Fallon emphasizes the importance of having a contract per vendor and clearly communicating your expectations. Then, she explains line-by-line what should be in your contracts. She ends the episode answering your emails about getting ghosted by a videographer, tipping servers on top of service fees, and having a venue modify their space without any heads up.

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Sam Meller, formerly Sam Rosen, rejoins Fallon to recap her perfect wedding... minus a spilled mimosa. Sam shares what she and Mr. Meller did for their mini moon, what they’re doing for their honeymoon, and how she inherited her Instagram handle after some ~light~ stalking. Then, she and Fallon answer your listener questions about picking one MOH over the other to give a speech and working with a wedding planner who pushes expensive vendors. They end with a bridal edition of “Would You Rather” and a side of shade to the guests who wore white to Sam's wedding.

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You might recall a recent listener question about a venue that has yet to start construction, despite promising a brand-new pavilion for a bride’s May 2024 wedding. The bride herself, Christine Scott, joins Fallon to hash out her concerns in realtime. Fallon recommends a layout that would optimize the space and walks Christine through everything she needs to outsource for her non turn-key venue. Christine also shares the feedback she's received from guests after enforcing her expectations re: dress code.

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Sean Kilby, the Senior Director of Podcasts at Betches, joins Fallon for a “mail bag” episode dedicated entirely to answering your burning questions. One particular question — who deserves a plus one? — gets the duo riled up... in opposite directions. They also discuss restricting kids from your reception, facing pressure to drink at your wedding when you’re sober, and turning a honeymoon into a friendmoon. They round out the episode with Sean’s appreciation for themed weddings.

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Maria Del Russo, the Director of Branded & Affiliate Content at Betches, is back on the podcast with a very exciting update: she said yes to the dress. She and Fallon talk through the process, including how she managed to find the dress of her dreams 3k under budget. Then, they get into your listener questions about giving HMU artists negative feedback, setting expectations for your wedding’s dress code, and dealing with a venue (or lack thereof) under construction. They close out the episode with a game of Unpopular Opinions and identical responses.

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Calling all “Say Yes To The Dress” fans — it’s Bridal Fashion Week and we’re welcoming *the* Pnina Tornai, world-renowned bridal designer, to the podcast. Pnina shares what she loves most about working in the wedding industry and how she knows when a bride has found her dress. Then, she and Fallon answer your questions about trying on a silhouette you didn’t originally envision for yourself, managing expectations while you’re shopping, and preserving your dress post-nuptials. The duo also give a pep talk to a bride who had her dress stolen with a wedding less than two months away.

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