Get Wed Podcast

This week we went live in our Facebook Group to answer our listeners questions. By the very nature of live video (and it being our first attempt!) We encountered a few problems (hello 3 second delay!) But we carried on and answered a few of our live listeners questions for you.

We also gave you a little hint of how you can get your hands on a free copy of Kerrie's Perfectly Planned Wedding Guide too!

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR

- Does everyone get the post wedding blues?- What you can do to get over the blues if you do get them.- What should you be doing during the month before the big day?- How long do group photos take?- Whats the best way for guests to share the photos they took on your big day with you?

Find all the links mentioned in this episode in our shownotes: https://www.getwedpodcast.co.uk/episodes/2018/6/5/s5-e11-our-first-ever-live-show

Are you planning to write your own wedding vows? We both decided to, and as we had celebrant led weddings we had free reign on what we could have said! This was both a blessing and a curse when it came to getting our feelings on paper.

This week we speak about why we opted to say our own vows, how doing so made the day more memorable and how we actually wrote them! Because believe me, the sentiment is lovely but actually getting them done is hard work!

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR

- How to find the inspiration to write your wedding vows.- Why googling your vows isn't a bad thing!- The process Kerrie and Russell and Katie and Jack went through to write their vows.- Why being yourself in your vows is the most important thing- Why saying our own vows made our day more meaningful.

 

Find our vows in our shownotes here: https://www.getwedpodcast.co.uk/episodes/2018/5/22/s5-e9-how-to-write-your-own-wedding-vows

We've all made that sweeping statement... 'Maybe we should just elope!' when you get exasperated from wedding planning. But what if eloping really was on the cards?

This week Stacey joins us to tell the story of her wedding day. She and her now husband headed off to London to get married and didn't tell a soul until a few days beforehand.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR

- Why Stacey and Adam decided to elope- How they broke the news to their families- Whether she regrets not having a big wedding- How the format of their day panned out and what they invested in- What traditions they still kept even though it was just the two of them!

 

AS ALWAYS FIND OUR SHOWNOTES HERE: https://www.getwedpodcast.co.uk/episodes/2018/5/15/s5-e8-what-its-like-to-elope

We've got a fun one for you this week as we're chatting all about music for your big day! Nearly everyone we meet has told us that they struggled with choosing those few special songs to represent them on their wedding day.

Most notably we're talking about the song you'll walk down the aisle to, the one you'll both walk up the aisle to after getting married and of course the first dance!

Unless you're one of those couples who have been lucky and naturally found 'their song' (Like Katie and her husband Jack!) It can be tough to wade through and find something suitable. So this week we're telling you how we did it, and which songs we settled on.

 

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR

- The songs Katie and Jack and Kerrie and Russell chose for their wedding days.- How to choose your songs if you don't have 'a song'- Dealing with nice songs that have sad lyrics!- How choosing your music can turn into a fun activity!- Unlikely ways to discover new music and re-visit old music

 

 

 

As always find our shownotes here: https://www.getwedpodcast.co.uk/episodes/2018/5/22/s5-e9-choosing-the-music-for-your-wedding

If you've been listening to Get Wed for a while you'll know how much our dogs Tagg and Mossy mean to us. Kerrie even had Tagg as her ring-bearer on her wedding day!

With weddings becoming far more relaxed these days we've seen a huge rise of couples wanting to include their furry friends whether that be during the ceremony or just in a few photos.

This week Amanda joins us to talk about her Dog Chaperone service to ensure your dog also has the best day even when they see their humans get wed!

 

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR

- How Amanda works with you to ensure your dog is happy- Some advice for training and preparing your dog- Rules you may run into at venues- Tips for including your dog in your wedding day- Fun anecdotes from the weddings Amanda has worked at.

 

As always find our shownotes and links here: https://www.getwedpodcast.co.uk/episodes/2018/5/1/s5-e6-should-your-dog-attend-your-wedding

Planning a wedding can quite often end up in you discovering a creative outlet you never knew you had. We've met so many business owners over the years who learnt new skills when planning their big days and eventually they made the leap and turned that side project into a full blown business.

In this weeks episode we chat to Megan Cattermole about how she has turned her love of wedding signage into a job, and how you can do the same too.

 

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR

- What Megan made for her own wedding day- How she decided to start a business from her new found passion- Tips for those thinking of doing the same!- What she's found hardest about starting a business- More information on the incredible products she now produces for brides and grooms

 

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST

 

Megan Cattermole got married in 2016 to her husband David. In was during the planning process that she began to make and create the signage and stationery for her wedding day that soon turned into a business idea.

"I have a passion for creating unique décor to be admired and appreciated and love creating an occasion to be remembered. I want to help people achieve the weddings & parties of their dreams, with fabulous stationery, signage, table plans, decorations & gift ideas."

Megan Cattermole Wedding and Occasion Styling

Once the wedding is over you may find yourself surrounded by "stuff" and lots of it! Thing is, this stuff is weirdly sentimental as it helped bring the vision of your wedding day to life. So just what exactly are you meant to do with it all?

Join us this week as we let you know what we found ourselves purchasing for our wedding days and how exactly we either got rid of it or re-used it to bring back memories of our big days.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR

- Why buying items that suit your home decor could be a good idea- Where to go if you decide to sell wedding items on- What to keep in a memory box- Re-using wedding decor as thank you gifts- How you can support charity with your wedding or make extra money for yourself!

As usual, find any links via our show notes on our website here: https://www.getwedpodcast.co.uk/episodes/2018/4/10/s5-e3-8-ways-to-re-use-all-your-wedding-stuff

With this bizarre "spring" weather we're experiencing here in the UK right now, we've been dreaming of much warmer climates. So we were very excited to have Sarah Yandell join us this week to chat about planning and booking your honeymoon.

Neither of us the 'big honeymoon' thing - but after this episode were wishing we did! And more importantly we were really impressed with how handing off the planning of this big holiday can massively reduce the stress of adding to your planning pile!

 

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR

- How Sarah is basically a honeymoon fairy godmother- How much you should budget for a once in a lifetime honeymoon- Tips for choosing your honeymoon destination- When you should think about booking your honeymoon.- Unusual honeymoon destinations 

 

Find all the links mentioned and watch us podcast via our website: https://www.getwedpodcast.co.uk/episodes/2018/4/3/s5-e2-planning-and-booking-your-honeymoon

The dreaded seating plan!! This is the part of wedding planning to gets to everyone, so listen along this week for some tips and advice from Kerrie about how to people please and still ensure you have the day you want.

This week Kerrie is sharing her tips for a stress free meal and making you aware of some important things along the way. She also shares advice from her own wedding day and gives you an easy tip to plan out the layout and logistics of the meal on your big day.

You can also download a handy printable this week to plan out which guests to seat where, and some templates to cut out too.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR

- Where to start with your table plan.- A simple way to work out your room layout- Who should go at the front of the room?- Can you just not have a seating plan?- Tips Seating divorced families on the top table- How to involve your guests more in the meal

As always, head to our website for shownotes on this episode here: https://www.getwedpodcast.co.uk/episodes/2017/12/19/s4-e11-seating-plan-dilemmas

I don't think we're alone when we say wedding planning has put a strain on our friendships. Whether you're surrounded by a HUGE group or friends or you just have a couple, wedding planning can still feel really lonely.

This week Kerrie is joined by Gemma a friendship expert to discuss the stresses and strains planning a wedding can have on female friendships and how you can avoid these pitfalls. 

 

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR

How Gemma dealt with not being picked to be her friends bridesmaid

Why getting engaged can change your friendship dynamics

Are you a floater?

How to pick your wedding party if you're in a large group of friends

What to do if you want new friends

For access to all of the links mentioned head to our website: www.getwedpodcast.co.uk/episodes/2017/12/12/s4-e10-friendships-and-weddings and watch us podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fnyIyewQ-eE