It's Wedding Story Wednesday! On this week's episode of Emily Post Wedding Stories, you're invited to the wedding of Emily and Chris, which took place in March of 2013 on the island of St. Lucia.

Emily and Chris’ wedding on St. Lucia at the Villa Beach Cottages was not only affordable, but was filled with family, friends, and lots of local love. The couple had visited the island a year prior and were able to book so many of their vendors through exploring the island. Their cab driver’s sister had a restaurant that they ended up using for the catering, which provided chicken curry and lots of fresh fish, fruit, and vegetables. They found their ceremony music, a steel drum band, while they were walking on the beach. And the reception band was found as they were walking down the street, and they heard an incredibly funky version of “Me and Mrs. Jones”. Flip-flops and Hawaiian shirts, sundresses and a few linen suits were the attire vibes for this beachy island wedding. The couple and their guests danced the night away to their favorite oldies. To accommodate friends who couldn’t make it to St. Lucia, Emily and Chris held a second open-house reception stateside at Emily’s mother’s house a month and a half later.

Emily and Chris were one of the couples I interviewed for research for our upcoming book Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette, out in February of 2027. Please excuse any less than stellar audio quality.

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Special thanks to Charlotte Burns for producing and editing today's epsiode. 

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It's Wedding Story Wednesday! This week on Emily Post Wedding Stories, you're invited to the wedding of Allison and Bryce, which took place on September 23, 2023, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Allison and Bryce’s beautiful, detailed Catholic ceremony was followed by a big wedding reception at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. They had to accommodate a huge family guest list - Allison has 40 first cousins alone! With about 60% of their guests saying yes to the invitation, there were still 180 guests! They followed local customs of the groom’s side hosting the rehearsal dinner and the cocktail hour and the bride’s side hosting the wedding reception. Speaking of the reception, the couple had an artist create a live painting of it, which turned out beautifully and fully captured their wedding day. Their first dance was a memorable moment for both, and the couple really enjoyed their sweetheart table, saying it allowed them to relax together and watch their guests enjoy the reception.

Allison and Bryce were one of the couples I interviewed for research for our upcoming book Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette, out in February of 2027. Please excuse any less-than-stellar audio quality.

Thanks for joining me today, and remember to tune in for Wedding Story Wednesdays on your favorite podcast app! 

Special thanks to Charlotte Burns for producing and editing today's epsiode. 

If you're married and want to share your wedding story on our show, please fill out this form. We'd love to hear from you. 

For more from the Emily Post Institute, visit emilypost.com or emilypost.substack.com. If you're hungry for more audio content, check out our Q and A podcast, Awesome Etiquette.

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It's Wedding Story Wednesday! This week on Emily Post Wedding Stories, you're invited to the wedding of Catherine and Brad, which took place on August 28, 2021, at Rural Hill in Huntersville, North Carolina.

This couple had a great balance and understanding of how the planning would unfold between them, with Catherine focused on the details - she had a 151-point spreadsheet that she worked from to manage it all! The couple battled multiple postponements as they tried to plan amid the vaccination availability and quarantines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pineapples were a theme element, and the groomsmen did a great job setting up the table decorations while the bridesmaids helped the bride get ready for the day, and after the first looks took place, the couple was ready to head down the aisle to be married under a stunning arch that Catherine’s brother built. Catherine wore a beautiful bridal veil that has been worn by 9 of her family members - it happened to match her dress perfectly!

Catherine and Brad were one of the couples I interviewed for research for our upcoming book Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette, out in February of 2027. Please excuse any less-than-stellar audio quality.

Thanks for joining me today, and remember to tune in for Wedding Story Wednesdays on your favorite podcast app! 

Special thanks to Charlotte Burns for producing and editing today's epsiode. 

If you're married and want to share your wedding story on our show, please fill out this form. We'd love to hear from you. 

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It’s Wedding Story Wednesday! On this week’s episode of Emily Post Wedding Stories, you’re invited to the wedding of Meghan and Marc, which took place on September 9th, 2018, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

Meghan and Marc knew from the get-go that they wanted a small, local wedding. And they certainly achieved it. Their Wednesday wedding was attended by their parents and grandparents, and Marc’s brother, with everyone joining the happy couple for a lobster-boil rehearsal dinner with whoopie pies for dessert the night before, a gift from Marc’s mom and stepdad, and a small but traditional ceremony the following day. For a small wedding, the couple was able to hit lots of traditional marks, from Meghan being walked down the aisle by her dad, to traditional vows, and a reception afterward that even included a first dance.

Meghan and Marc were one of the couples I interviewed for research for our upcoming book Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette, out in February of 2027. Please excuse any less-than-stellar audio quality. 

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Special thanks to Charlotte Burns for producing and editing today's epsiode. 

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It’s Wedding Story Wednesday! On this episode of Emily Post Wedding Stories, you’re invited to the wedding of Hester and Khanh, who got married at the State Botanical Gardens in Athens, Georgia, in June of 2007.

Hester and Khanh (whom Hester calls Kano) met online in the early 2000s, and it was love immediately - her brother knew they would get married after he heard about their first date! They entered a lottery to secure a wedding date and time at the Athens Botanical Gardens, where organizers literally drew names out of a hat. The rest of their planning was pretty smooth, because Hester knew a lot of the vendors they hired and leaned heavily on their expertise. Khanh describes it as, “I pushed the easy button.”

Their 120 guests celebrated in cocktail attire with Lee Epting Catering (now Epting Events), and Cecilia Vasques (Cecilia’s Cake Shop) made the gluten-free top layer for the cake so Hester could enjoy it. The couple offered Southern pralines as wedding favors, and guests left their good wishes and marriage advice for the couple in a wish tree guestbook. The wedding party was dressed in black tie, with the bride wearing a 1950s Dior-inspired one-shoulder gown designed by a local Athens, Georgia designer. The bride’s brother walked her down the aisle.

Hester and Khanh were one of the couples I interviewed for our upcoming book Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette, out in February of 2027. Because this was a research interview, I must apologize for any less-than-stellar sound quality. 

Thanks for joining me today, and remember to tune in for Wedding Story Wednesdays on your favorite podcast app! 

Special thanks to Emily Kobus and Charlotte Burns for producing and editing today's epsiode. 

If you're married and want to share your wedding story on our show, please fill out this form. We'd love to hear from you. 

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It’s Wedding Story Wednesday! On this episode of Emily Post Wedding Stories, you’re invited to the wedding of Michael and Mark, who hosted a cozy wedding in November 2023 in Aurora, NY.

Michael and Mark, who don’t love being the center of attention, hosted 42 guests in Aurora, New York. The practical duo spent lots of time on the details that mattered to them, primarily the decorations, music, and menu, and they managed to get through wedding planning with only a few vendors - a miracle by today’s standards. Their evergreen decor and navy-and-silver color palette were all their own doing and perfectly fit their simple yet stunning wedding reception. As seasoned dinner party hosts, these two knew that what would matter most would be spending time with their guests.

Michael and Mark were one of the couples I interviewed for our upcoming book Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette, out in February of 2027. Because this was a research interview, I must apologize for any less-than-stellar sound quality.

Thanks for joining me today, and remember to tune in for Wedding Story Wednesdays on your favorite podcast app! 

Special thanks to Emily Kobus and Charlotte Burns for producing and editing today's epsiode.

If you're married and want to share your wedding story on our show, please fill out this form. We'd love to hear from you.

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It’s Wedding Story Wednesday! On this episode of Emily Post Wedding Stories, you’re invited to the wedding of Alayna and Russell, whose casual Vermont wedding was held on June 22, 2024, in Hinesburg, Vermont. 

After a catholic ceremony at the Catholic Center at the University of Vermont in Burlington, the couple and their guests headed to the groom’s parents’ house in Hinesburg for a backyard reception at a sugar shack. There they dined on tacos and ice cream cones. A handmade (by Russell!) paddleboard served as the bar, and a huge grazing table was set up for guests to enjoy. 

Alayna describes their reception as a choose-your-own-adventure wedding. Between the two barns, sugar shack, fire pit, and house, there were plenty of places for guests to gather in large or small groups. Or if they wanted to participate in the ax-throwing station brought in for entertainment, they could have…or hack…at it! (There were lots of child-appropriate lawn games as well.) 

Guests danced the night away to the tunes of a local band’s country and classic rock jams. 

Alayna and Russell were one of the research interviews I did for our upcoming book Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette, out in February of 2027. So, please bear with our less-than-stellar sound quality and my amateur interviewing and note-taking in this one. 

Thanks for joining me today, and remember to tune in for Wedding Story Wednesdays on your favorite podcast app!

Special thanks to Emily Kobus and Charlotte Burns for producing and editing today's episode.

If you enjoyed today’s episode, please like, subscribe, and we’d be so grateful if you posted a review on your favorite podcast app. It really helps our show’s ranking.

If you're married and would like to share your wedding story on our show, please fill out this form. We'd love to hear from you.

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It’s Wedding Story Wednesday! On this episode of Emily Post Wedding Stories, you’re invited to the wedding of Sinclaire and Maximilian, who hosted a truly international wedding on Sep 5, 2021, in the south of France.

Sinclaire, a native New York City girl, and Max, who is from Germany but has lived all over the world, got legally married in New York City in late 2019. They then hosted a black-tie wedding in late September 2021 for their friends and family (and a taxidermied sheep, named Earl!) Their location was a fabulous villa in the south of France (which made an appearance in Netflix’s Emily in Paris!) Together, they hosted about 90 guests from 13 different nationalities for the week, and there were enough pre-wedding events that the guests were able to get to know each other before the big day. Their reception featured a 6-course formal meal, all at one long table with antique chairs. You do not want to miss hearing more about this wedding! 

Sinclaire and Max were one of the couples I interviewed for research for our upcoming book, Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette, out in February of 2027. Please excuse any less-than-stellar audio quality and my amateur interviewing.

If you’re married, and would like to share your story on our show, please fill out this form.

If you enjoyed today’s episode, please like, subscribe, and we’d be so grateful if you posted a review on your favorite podcast app. It really helps our show’s ranking. 

Special thanks to Emily Kobus and Charlotte Burns for producing and editing this episode. 

You can check out pictures of Sinclaire and Maximilian's wedding on our Emily Post Etiquette Substack at ⁠EmilyPost.substack.com⁠

If you want more from the Emily Post Institute, check out EmilyPost.com. And you can listen to our sister podcast Awesome Etiquette on your favorite podcast app! Stay kind out there! 

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It’s Wedding Story Wednesday! On this episode of Emily Post Wedding Stories, you’re invited to the wedding of Allison and Paul who were married on August 19, 2022, at the Canoe Club Ballroom, West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

At Allison and Paul’s wedding, they wanted their guests to feel as though they’d stepped onto an old movie set. Their officiant was a local WGBH radio NPR host and friend, and Allison, a dancer, led not only the groom in their first dance but also joined local swing dance professionals to lead the rest of the guests in a swinging good time as they all danced the night away! Self-described nerdy details were a huge part of the planning, with comic books in the centerpieces and Paul’s Dune-inspired signature drink.

Keep an ear out at about 30 minutes in when Allison reads from her list of “lessons learned” from wedding planning, which is a gold mine of great advice!

Allison and Paul were among the couples I interviewed for our upcoming book, Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette, out in February of 2027. Because this was a research interview, I apologize for the less-than-great sound quality and my amateur interviewing skills. 

If you enjoyed today’s episode, please like, subscribe, and we’d be so grateful if you posted a review on your favorite podcast app. It really helps our show’s ranking and helps others discover it. 

If you’re married, and would like to share your story on our show, please fill out this form.

Special thanks to Emily Kobus and Charlotte Burns for producing and editing this episode. 

You can check out pictures of Allison and Paul's wedding on our Emily Post Etiquette Substack at ⁠EmilyPost.substack.com⁠

If you want more from the Emily Post Institute, check out EmilyPost.com. And you can listen to our sister podcast Awesome Etiquette on your favorite podcast app! Stay kind out there! 

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It's Wedding Story Wednesday! On this episode of Emily Post Wedding Stories, you’re invited to the wedding of Andy and Nick, whose November 2017 wedding was a party for the ages at the Orlando Science Center in Orlando, Florida. 

Andy and Nick wanted to march to the beat of their own drum for their wedding. When speaking about the plan, they said, “We’re throwing a party and getting married in the middle of it!” The fourth floor of the Orlando Science Center was theirs for the evening, alongside 149 guests and several science exhibits to explore. Andy and Nick’s interview was part of the research I did for our upcoming book, Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette, coming out in February of 2027. So, please bear with our less-than-stellar sound quality.

If you enjoy the show, please like, subscribe, and share with a friend, and if you have a minute, please leave a review. It really helps our show ranking. 

Special thanks to Emily Kobus and Charlotte Burns for producing and editing this episode. 

You can check out pictures of Andy & Nick's wedding on our Emily Post Etiquette Substack at ⁠EmilyPost.substack.com⁠

If you want more from the Emily Post Institute, check out EmilyPost.com. And you can listen to our sister podcast Awesome Etiquette on your favorite podcast app! Stay kind out there! 

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