Dear Future Bride Podcast

Alice Pollard joins Kiera to share what it’s really like planning a wedding with a full-time job, two kids, and zero spare hours in the day. In this episode, she unpacks the hidden load of trying to do it all - navigating timelines, decisions, and logistics while constantly running on empty. From weather stress to budget blowouts, disappearing rose petals to a confetti ambush at the aisle, Alice opens up about the pressure she felt in the final stretch, the moment she wanted to pull the pin, and the second she finally exhaled - corset off, hair chopped, champagne in hand. A conversation for the brides doing their best to hold it all together. For the ones planning in the margins of their life. And for anyone who needs the reminder: you’re not behind, you’re just human.

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Isabela Becker joins Kiera to pull back the curtain on what it really felt like to plan a wedding while carrying more than anyone realised. In this episode, she shares how social pressure, people-pleasing, and overwhelming expectations crept into every part of the process, leaving her drained, second-guessing herself, and struggling to stay grounded. From unexpected grief to dress delays, from trying to make space for joy to managing the emotional weight of it all, Isabela opens up about the moments that unraveled her and the ones that helped her find her way back. A conversation for the brides who feel like they’re doing something wrong because they’re not floating through this. For the ones carrying too much. And for anyone who needs to hear: it’s okay if this feels heavier than you thought it would.

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Rachel Chevell joins Kiera to unpack the emotional layers of planning your own wedding, especially when you’re used to being behind the scenes. She thought she knew what to expect. But between the pressure to please everyone, unexpected costs, and the emotional weight of the day, planning her own wedding hit harder than anticipated. From hiding in a storeroom eating cake with her new husband to managing family dynamics and decision fatigue, Rachel shares what she learned the hard way, and how it’s changed the way she shows up for her own couples now. A candid conversation about boundaries, burnout, and protecting your peace in the lead-up to your wedding day.

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Nikolina Borovina joins Kiera to unpack the kind of wedding that doesn’t fit inside a mood board. An architect by trade, she turned a blank sports club into a high-concept celebration- designing custom 3D layouts, building 80 handmade centrepieces, and mapping every detail down to the millimetre. But beyond the design was pressure: being the first to marry in both families, carrying big expectations, and navigating cultural traditions while staying true to her vision. She shares the burnouts, breakthroughs, and bittersweet moments - like the heartbreak of pulling it all down 48 hours later. From curved dance floors to jelly cakes, this episode is a love letter to creative control, family effort, and pushing the brief hard.

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Kelli France joins Kiera to share what it was like planning her daughter’s wedding in just 100 days. A confidence coach and mother of four, Kelli brought her signature clarity and care into every decision, while navigating budget constraints, big feelings, and the delicate art of letting go. From family dynamics to creative compromises, Kelli reflects on the unexpected challenges, the mindset that got her through, and the joy of watching her daughter lead the way. She opens up about the moments that tested her, the ones that moved her, and how the entire process became a powerful lesson in trust, love, and surrender. This one’s honest, wise, and full of heart - for anyone planning alongside the people they love most.

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Kat John sits down with Kiera to share the story behind a wedding that was deeply intentional, beautifully untraditional, and wholly true to who she and Steve are. Known for guiding others to live from their truth, Kat brings that same grounded, no-bullshit energy into her wedding planning journey - ditching the pressure, skipping the traditions, and rewriting the day on her terms. From cancelling a destination wedding that never felt right to hosting a backyard celebration full of pizza, pool swims, and magic, Kat reflects on the big decisions, emotional shifts, and spiritual moments that made the day unforgettable. She talks about writing vows that closed an invisible escape door, what it really took to stay anchored amidst the overwhelm, and how their wedding became a full-circle moment for their relationship and family. This one’s raw, reflective, and deeply affirming - for anyone planning a wedding that feels like home.

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Felicia Tanner joins Kiera to share how she pulled off a wedding that was stylish, intentional, and refreshingly low-drama. From curating a bar menu in her PJs to switching dresses two months out, nothing was off-limits - and nothing was sugar-coated. They talk decision fatigue, budget meltdowns, opinion overload, and the satisfaction of making your groom cry (three times). Felicia gets candid about managing family dynamics, regretting DIY stationery, and why hiring a planner - even when you are an event planner - was the best decision she didn’t want to make. This is the episode for brides who want control and clarity. For the ones who want their wedding to feel like them - down to the napkins.

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Georgia Whitaker joins Kiera to unpack the wedding she never thought she’d have - trading elopement dreams for a full celebration with everyone they loved. A Byron Bay local legend (and if you know Byron, you know Georgia), she brings her signature humour to the conversation as she shares the unexpected anxiety on the day, the behind-the-scenes family dynamics, and the emotional weight of curating a guest list. From personal vows to vendor choices and everything in between, this episode is a candid, funny, and grounded reflection on planning a wedding that feels like you - even when it’s not the original plan.

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Rachael McAdam joins Kiera to unpack her wedding planning journey - one that took a turn just weeks out with a broken leg, a shifted perspective, and a whole lot of letting go. What started as a vision grounded in creativity and intention turned into a lesson in surrender, support, and choosing what really matters. From emotional burnout to vendor overwhelm, Rachael shares what helped her stay grounded, what moments surprised her most, and the advice she’d give any couple trying to navigate the chaos without losing themselves in the process.

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Cassie Burton joins Kiera to talk through the wedding that looked low-key on the outside—but carried the same pressure, expectations, and emotional weight as any big event. From family dynamics to second-guessing decisions, she shares what surprised her, what grounded her, and why keeping the day true to them was always the priority.

It’s honest, relatable, and a reminder that smaller weddings don’t always mean smaller feelings.

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