F*ck Weddings Podcast

Weed Weddings! They're becoming a thing as more states legalize recreational cannabis. If you're interested in incorporating marijuana into your wedding, this episode is for you!

Highlights:
01:05 Mom and Mom are fighting! (Jk, but we don’t agree *all* of the time :)
02:45 Allie kills Brittany’s high with logistics
04:20 Insurance!
09:10 Interview with Jessica of White Rabbit High Tea

More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/

White Rabbit High Tea http://www.whiterabbithightea.com/ https://www.instagram.com/whiterabbithightea/

This podcast is brought to you by:
Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com
Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

Kids at your wedding? Yes or no? Something in between? Allie and Brittany break down one of the most controversial topics of wedding planning. Guest Mollie of Black Tie Kids comes in with the perfect middle ground! 

Highlights:
01:58 Britt’s parenting perspective
04:04 Mic drop -- the deciding factor of kids in your ceremony
05:25 Exceptions and explanations
08:40 Be prepared to accept regrets
10:30 Interview with Black Tie Kids
Listen through for tips and tricks to keep kids entertained and out of trouble during a wedding!

More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/

Black Tie Kids: https://www.blacktiekids.com/
/https://www.instagram.com/blacktiekids/

This podcast is brought to you by:
Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com
Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

Tips and tricks, of course LOGISTICS, and even a little bitching about the patriarchy. Interview with Desireé DeLattre of Hustle and Glow Makeup

Highlights:
4:00 Hot Tip #1 (hint: trial!)
5:00 F*ck the patriarchy
9:30 Who gets pro makeup?
10:15 Hot Tip #2 (hint: Mom!)
12:30 Who pays for this?
16:50 Interview with Desiree of Hustle and Glow Makeup
20:40 Hot Tip #3 (hint: find the vendor for you!)

More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/

Desireé: https://www.hustleandglowmakeup.com/
https://www.instagram.com/hustleandglowmakeup/

This podcast is brought to you by:
Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com
Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

Britt and Allie break down wedding party etiquette and expectations- both from the couple’s point of view and the party people. Who is involved, pre-wedding events, who pays for what, and how to avoid the drama.

Highlights:
02:30 Who do you choose to be in the wedding party?
06:20 Being in a wedding is expensive $$$
08:40 Bridal showers: who is in charge?
10:50 Brit is clueless on gift registry etiquette
15:45 Picking someone to be in charge of planning all the festivities
19:30 Should the couple pay for wedding party attire?
21:56 Trend and tradition: Wedding party gifts

More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/

This podcast is brought to you by:
Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com
Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

Brittany & Allie know next to nothing about suiting! Eric Acuña has been working with Friar Tux for 19 years and co-hosts the episode covering All Things SUITS. 

Highlights
05:00 Suit vs Tux
08:00 Top trending coat colors
09:45 Ladies in suits
13:00 Rent vs Buy
15:20 Anatomy of a suit/tuxedo
19:55 How your suit can do double duty in your every day fife
24:20 TEAM VEST

Eric's personal instagram https://www.instagram.com/ea_sports2.0/
Eric's company Friar Tux https://www.friartux.com/

More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/

This podcast is brought to you by:
Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com
Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

Britt and Allie get day drunk and talk all things Wedding Bar. Bar options, what to serve, who to hire, and more.   Highlights:  05:02 Drunk wedding guest horror story (don't be this person!) 07:10 Self serve bar tips 10:05 Timeline tips 15:30 Ice ice baby 22:30 Booze budgets 29:00 What about beer and wine only? 30:46 Trends and traditions: craft cocktails  35:16 Interview with Iveth of LA Speakeasy   Download our Bar Tips & Recommendations PDF   Iveth's company: https://www.laspeakeasy.com/
and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la.speakeasy/   More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/

This podcast is brought to you by:
Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com
Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

The big “B” word. Whether your budget is $2,000 or $200,000, you still have one. We dive into strategies to stay within any budget. Caroline Snyder of Verdi Advising is our guest, dropping some financial knowledge and saving hacks.

Highlights:
2:00 We chat about wedding culture/budgets, and who’s paying for this sh*t.
3:00 Be realistic about the strings attached to wedding money gifts.
4:30 If you do nothing else, listen to this HERE
5:30 Prioritizing - how to do it. 
7:00 Book big-ticket items FIRST.
9:30 Just a little FYI about what ends up in the trash after your wedding day is done.
12:20 A whole tangent re: guestbooks. Allie and Brittany agree to disagree.
17:30 Things get heated chatting about “cutesy shit”
20:00 How to mold any element into your budget
21:00 Trends and Traditions -- Registering for CA$H MONEY$
23:00 Don’t expect wedding gifts *gasp*
24:30 Britt’s really tacky
25:00 Interview with Caroline Snyder of Verdi Advising
27:30 What it looks like to pay off your wedding for 3, 5, 7 years
35:00 How to ask for family money
39:00 Real strategies to save for this large “purchase”
42:30 A little couples therapy, here

Caroline's website http://verdiadvising.com/ 
Caronline's instagram http://instagram.com/verdidaily/ 

More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/

This podcast is brought to you by:
Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com
Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

Season 1 of the F*ck Weddings podcast is exclusively sponsored by https://guestboard.co/

This episode is long and *full* of information about wedding catering - whether you are still deciding on a caterer or already have one booked. Breaking down buffet vs plated meals, spotting red flags in your catering contract, and how to incorporate it all into your day. Renee Dalo of Moxie Bright Events chimes in with extensive knowledge of the industry. 

Highlights:
4:45- Why do people hate on buffets? They are great.
8:30- Plated meals pros and cons
11:45 -Brittany feels very strongly in favor of family style
13:45 - Food trucks and drop-off catering
22:00 - Surprise charges your caterer might pass on to you
27:50- Interview with wedding planner Renee Dalo
30:25 - Questions to ask when hiring a non-traditional caterer
37:44- Do I need to do a tasting?
50:52 - The scoop on vendor meals 

Renee's site http://moxiebrightevents.com/
Renee's instagram https://www.instagram.com/moxiebrightevents/
https://apracticalwedding.com/how-to-hire-wedding-caterer/

More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/

This podcast is brought to you by:
Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com
Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

Season 1 of the F*ck Weddings podcast is exclusively sponsored by https://guestboard.co/

 

Michelle Edgement of Michelle Edgemont Event & Floral Design based in Brooklyn cohosts this episode and drops countless gems gleaned from years of experience. Whether you are hiring a designer or going the DIY route, you *need* to give this episode a listen.

Highlights:
1:30 Wth is an event designer? Kinda like an interior designer…
4:30 we walk through the Wedding Design process
8:45 Pinterest board LIMITS
9:45 Fun color-palette chat
11:10 Visual bang-for-your-buck *MUST LISTEN*
13:45 Why are florals so expensive?
18:30 To repurpose or not to repurpose ceremony florals for your reception (and how to do it, if you do)
21:30 Lighting design (what is it, and why you should seriously consider it)
24:45 Trends and Traditions: Michelle gives a little insight on why weddings trends take so long to cycle
26:00 Greenery weddings aren’t the savings you might think
26:50 Do what you like.

Michelle’s free e-book: 101 Wedding Design Secrets
Michelle’s website https://michelleedgemont.com
Michelle’s instagram https://www.instagram.com/medgemontdesign/ 

More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/

This podcast is brought to you by:
Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com
Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

Season 1 of the F*ck Weddings podcast is exclusively sponsored by https://guestboard.co/

Brit and Allie breakdown their favorite part of a wedding planning- TIMELINES! Warning: this shit is detailed and semi-boring but super important so grab a notebook and maybe a beer.

Highlights:
6:30 - when you should schedule your photographer to arrive
11:35 - Why you should do a first look
18:43 - Allie’s favorite tip to add into your timeline
19:45 -Why you need a cocktail hour
25:45 - Brit and Allie have strong opinions on dancing and your timeline
31:25 - How long you should allot for dancing
34:43- Brit describes her wedding day like a porno

F*ck Weddings Sample Timelines

More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/

This podcast is brought to you by:
Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com
Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

Season 1 of the F*ck Weddings podcast is exclusively sponsored by https://guestboard.co/