We’re back with the first episode of Season 4! In this episode we’re talking with our very own host, Nikita, about all the things she wished she’d known before starting to plan her wedding. From establishing your budget to dealing with venue frustrations, Nikita has gone through it all and is here to help you navigate these dilemmas too.

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We're back for Season 4 of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast!

If you're planning your wedding, you're in the right place! Having gotten engaged over the summer, Nikita knows all the ups and downs of wedding planning. Join as she talks to expert guests, here to help guide you through the process and offer their advice. From wedding dresses and suits to catering and skincare, we have it all covered on season 4. All you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy.

The new season will be launched on the 6th January 2023, and released every two weeks. 

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In today's episode we’re talking about something fun, wedding confetti! And what better guests to discuss confetti with than Ashley and Alannah from Shropshire Petals? Shropshire Petals produce confetti from real flower petals, so they are completely natural and biodegradable, something which is required by many wedding venues these days. Ashley and Alannah talk through everything from the traditions behind throwing confetti over the newly-weds, to the best ways to throw wedding confetti and the varieties of colours that couples can choose from.

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https://guidesforbrides.co.uk/wedding-florists/shropshire/shropshire-petals/46819

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Today, we are talking all about sustainability and your wedding day. 🍃 Often, it is the last thing on your mind when planning the day of their dreams, but weddings can be carbon intensive and create lots of waste. Simply being aware of that helps you to consider the environment and sustainability when planning your wedding day, thus making your big day more eco-friendly or sustainable. So, for this episode, Nikita is joined by Michelle Miles from the Sustainable Wedding Alliance (SWA). They discuss top tips to make your wedding day more sustainable, easy ways to reduce waste, making eco-friendly wedding decisions and even things you can do after your wedding to Carbon Offset the day. ☀️

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Find out more about SWA

https://sustainableweddingalliance.com/

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Key resources and links

https://lessstuffmoremeaning.org/weddingfootprintcalculator/

In this episode, Nikita is talking to the fabulous Tim and Lizzie from Boujee Music. As a wedding music agency, they know everything about planning, choosing and the logistics of live wedding music on a wedding day. They talk all about the Dos and Don’ts of having live music for your big day. From when to have the music throughout the day, to what style of music is right for you and the atmosphere of that particular moment, they cover it all!

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Boujee Music provide wedding music services across the UK and beyond. Check out Boujee Music on GfB. 

https://guidesforbrides.co.uk/wedding-djs-live-music/london-central/boujee-music/154377

And on their socials @boujeemusiclive

Navigating family expectations during wedding planning can be tricky, but can become slightly more difficult when you and your partner come from different cultures or religious backgrounds. So, this week's episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast is here to help. Nikita is joined by Nina Beer from Occasion Queens and LaToya Patel from the Asian Wedding Club. Both of whom have had fusion weddings themselves. They discuss ways to approach your family about your wedding choices, what to consider when planning a fusion, multicultural or interfaith wedding and how to navigate the coming together of two cultures or faiths on the big day.

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Click to see some inspiration 

https://guidesforbrides.co.uk/real-weddings/viren-and-claire-a-multicoloured-fusion-of-cultures 

https://guidesforbrides.co.uk/real-weddings/muji-and-chris-a-cornish-indian-wedding

Go check out Nina and LaToya

@theasianweddingclub / @sweventsuk

@occasion.queens

With lots of talk in the media recently about whether as a feminist you can take your husbands name once married, we thought we’d ask someone who helps people change their names for a living! In today’s episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita is joined by Cecile from NameSwitch. They go through their takes on the big question, as well as many other common queries of a similar nature. They also walk through the options you have when it comes to your married name; including double-barrelling and even blending names together to create something completely new.

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Let NameSwitch help you change your name:

https://www.nameswitch.co.uk/how-it-works?ref=gfbpodcast2022

Get £5 off any of NameSwitch’s packages by entering code GFBFIVE at checkout.

Related links and articles for this episode

Deciding on your married name:

https://www.guidesforbrides.co.uk/wedding-ideas/deciding-on-your-married-surname/

Everything you need to know about double-barrelled surnames: https://www.guidesforbrides.co.uk/wedding-ideas/double-barrelled-surnames/

How to keep your maiden name in your professional life: https://www.guidesforbrides.co.uk/wedding-ideas/how-to-keep-your-maiden-name-in-professional-life/

Podcast - Changing to your married name:

https://anchor.fm/guides-for-brides/episodes/Changing-To-Your-Married-Name-with-NameSwitch-e16q84s

The article and debate referenced in this episode:

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/women/women-marriage-surname-twitter-b2037167.html

We all want the special moments of our big day captured forever. It’s a priority for so many couples when they are planning their wedding. But how do you feel comfortable in front of the camera when you’re a bit shy or not used to being the centre of attention? Well, we have the podcast episode for you! Today, Nikita is joined by a panel of award winning wedding photographers Sam and Steve Vaughan, Laura Shaw and David Bostock. They talk pre-wedding photoshoots, boudoir photography and their top tips for being comfortable with your photographer and in front of the camera on your wedding day.

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Learn more about our panel of wedding photographers:

Sam and Steve Photography - @samandstevephotography https://www.guidesforbrides.co.uk/find/wedding-photographers/oxfordshire/sam-and-steve-photography/126647

Laura Shaw Photography - @laurashawphotography https://www.guidesforbrides.co.uk/find/wedding-photographers/sussex-west/laura-shaw-photography/157770

David Bostock Photography - @davidbostock https://www.guidesforbrides.co.uk/find/wedding-photographers/oxfordshire/david-bostock-photography/69197

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We’re joining in the Jubilee fun here at Guides for Brides! 🇬🇧 Nikita is joined this week by Jenny and Shivani of the GfB team to discuss their hot takes on the 10 most iconic royal wedding (and reception!) dresses. From Princess Diana to Kate Middleton and even the Queen, see what their personal opinions on these iconic royal wedding dresses are 👰‍♀️

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In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita gives all of her top tips and tricks when it comes to setting a budget and managing your wedding spend.

Setting and allocating your wedding budget can be difficult but actually sticking to it can be even harder (especially with so much wedding inspiration out there). The typical wedding budget in the UK is often reported on and no set number comes up. Is it £30k? £50k? £15k? It seems to be a different figure in every article you read. The thing is, there really isn't a "right" amount for you to spend on your wedding, it is completely up to you and your partner.

There are so many factors that come into setting your wedding budget and in this episode, Nikita recommends a list of things you need to think about for the overall budget and how you can prioritise each element to ensure you allocate the right spend for that part of your big day. When it comes to sticking to your wedding budget, Nikita spills her secrets so you can easily stay on track with your spending and gives our listeners some top money saving tips!