Allie tries to keep Brit from going off the rails talking about how to choose a wedding photographer. Who to hire, why it’s important and what to look for.

Highlights:
3:45- What to look for on a wedding photographer’s website
6:45- Why you should always meet with a photographer before hiring them
12:45 - Why there are no dumb questions
15:00- Why to ask to see an entire wedding gallery
18:00 - How long you need your photographer for, and timeline tips
20:30- What is a second shooter and do you need one
24:09- Should you do an engagement session
26:55- To first look or not to first look
30:25 - Why you have to consider lighting in your photo plan

https://apracticalwedding.com/selecting-your-perfect-wedding-photographer/

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 wedding music and give all their opinions on djs, bands, emcees and even “ipod weddings”. Interview with wedding DJ extraordinaire Malcolm Alexander.

Highlights:
1:45- Why you need an emcee
3:30 - Wedding bands
7:00- When to play your indie music and when to stick with Top 40
8:20- Trends and traditions- “the ipod wedding”
14:00 - Interview with DJ Malcolm 
19:00 - Challenges of being culturally aware as a wedding DJ
24:50 - Wedding day logistics for DJs
30:42- MANTRA: Hire good people so you can truly enjoy your day

DJ Malcolm Alexander http://www.malcolmalexndr.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

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

Brit and Allie dive into all things wedding dresses (shout out to all the non-dress choices as well!) with an interview with Miss Tashina, a dress designer and vintage gown expert.

Highlights:
3:30 - A few pieces of advice on dress shopping
9:30 - Cheap wedding dress options
11:20 - Bridesmaid dresses- the one night stand of apparel
14:30 - Interview with gown surgeon Miss Tashina
20:30 - Tashina talks about altering vintage gowns

Tashina's website https://www.misstashina.com/
and instagram http://instagram.com/miss_tashina

We mention:
https://www.stillwhite.com/ - used wedding dress marketplace
https://www.borrowingmagnolia.com -used wedding dress marketplace
https://www.renttherunway.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

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

Planning a queer wedding in a very very binary industry. Co-hosted by Emily of Heartthrob Weddings, who is a queer person and specializes in queer weddings. This episode dissects some of the challenges for queer couples, but is also a great resource for all wedding vendors who strive to be more inclusive.

Highlights:
4:30 - Why asking questions is so important
7:02- Red Flags for queer couples when venue hunting
14:00 - Finding the right vendor
17:20 - It’s ok to be traditional
23:00 - Attire and wedding outfits
27:30- Designing your “wedding party” and why its important

Emily's website https://www.heartthrobweddings.com
and instagram https://www.instagram.com/heartthrobweddings/

Queer wedding vendor directories and blogs:
https://equallywed.com/
https://www.handhweddings.com/
https://www.handhweddings.com/
https://dancingwithher.com/
https://www.pridezillas.com/

Fashion resources:
https://www.wildfang.com/
http://www.bindleandkeep.com/
https://sharpesuiting.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

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

Britt and Allie discuss the decision that kicks off all the other decisions. Includes an interview with Claudia Casanova of One Darling Day.

Highlights:
02:36 The case for a destination wedding
04:00 All-inclusive // Semi-inclusive (most) // DIY wedding venues
10:45 Venue coordinator is not your wedding coordinator
12:30 Trends and Traditions: Elopements / Adventure Elopements
13:55 Allie and Britt don’t *always* agree, here’s proof!
17:18 Interview with Claudia Casanova of One Darling Day
22:25 Don’t judge a venue by its website
25:30 Questions to ask your venue
27:00 Does your venue have a kitchen? (Really, you need to check!)
37:45 MANTRA: Are you willing to give up the control to have the experience

Claudia's company https://www.onedarlingdayevents.com/
and instagram https://www.instagram.com/casanovadarling/

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/

Full Planning, Design, Partial Planning, Day-of Coordination - we explain it all. It's a short but useful episode on what exactly these wedding vendors can do for you, and how to decide between them. 

Highlights: 
1:30 Planners vs Designers vs Coordinators
12:00 Day of Coordination versus Wedding Management versus Month-of Coordination

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/

Our wedding experts roll through the general vendor selection and booking process. The beginning stage of wedding planning is HARD. Lots of strategies and hugs coming your way. Any maybe vodka (definitely vodka).

Highlights:
02:20 How do you want your wedding to feel?
9:30 Phases of planning
11:20 Basic questions to ask your vendors
16:41 Trends and Traditions - Food truck weddings!

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/

Your wedding planning experts have arrived! Brittany and Allie introduce themselves and try to convince you to *subscribe, now!*

Combined, they've photographed and coordinated 100s of weddings, and their brains are full of practical wedding planning advice.

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/