Knot Your Average Wedding Podcast

We've spent the first ten episodes talking about wedding chaos, difficult families, questionable guests, things people secretly judge and even picking apart our own wedding.

So, for once, we're going to be helpful. 😂

In Episode 11, we're sharing the wedding advice we'd genuinely give to couples planning their big day - based on what we've learned from years of working in weddings and from making plenty of mistakes ourselves.

We're talking about:

💸 Budget first, venue second - why falling in love with a venue before working out your priorities can cause absolute carnage later.

👀 Stop asking everyone for their opinion - family, friends, Instagram and the inevitable “well, when I got married…”

💍 Work out what actually matters to you - and if you genuinely don't care about something, stop spending hours making a decision about it.

🤝 Choosing your suppliers - why personality, communication and trust matter just as much as a beautiful Instagram feed.

⏰ Don't cram every second of your wedding day - because your wedding isn't an Olympic event and you don't need to be somewhere every three minutes.

🌅 Our niche wedding tip: steal 20 minutes from your wedding day and spend it together. No guests, no family, no phones - just the two of you.

🌧️ Have a Plan B - but make sure it's a Plan B you'd actually be happy with.

🎶 Where we'd spend the money - and why entertainment is something we really don't think couples should scrimp on.

Because ultimately, our biggest piece of advice is pretty simple:

Don't plan the wedding everyone else thinks you should have. Plan the wedding you'll actually remember.

Four years married… would we actually do our wedding the same way again?

In this episode, we’re getting brutally honest about our own wedding — the bits we loved, the things we’d happily spend money on again, the things we absolutely wouldn’t, and the things we stressed over that, in hindsight, really didn’t matter.

We’re talking about:

💍 The moments we remember most — from Precious’ brother officiating the ceremony to Sean crying his way through the entire thing.

😂 The things that still make us laugh — including a slightly confused best man, pints of Jägerbombs and a first dance that didn’t quite go to plan.

💸 The things that were worth every penny… and the £450 wedding cake we probably should have skipped.

🍽️ Why spending around £20k on catering ended up being one of the most stressful parts of the day.

🎀 The tiny details Precious cared way too much about — and the things Sean absolutely did not care about.

👯‍♀️ The biggest thing Precious would change: people pleasing, the wedding morning and not spending enough time with her sisters.

🎶 Why entertainment was one thing we definitely wouldn't scrimp on — and why the dancefloor is still one of our favourite memories.

💑 What four years of marriage has taught us about each other, working together and standing up for your partner.

⚡ Plus, we put each other through Rapid Fire, before getting properly honest with our “Oh Fuck It” questions.

And, of course, we answer the big one:

Would we have the same wedding again?

This one is a little more personal than usual, but hopefully there are plenty of things you can steal for your own wedding — particularly the bits we've learned the hard way.

Knot Your Average Wedding Podcast is hosted by husband-and-wife wedding planners Precious and Sean of Green Lily Events — bringing you the honest, funny and occasionally chaotic side of weddings.

Are your guests really judging your wedding? Or are we all just secretly noticing the same ridiculous little things?

In this episode of Knot Your Average Wedding Podcast, we’re having a laugh about the things guests notice at weddings — from the moment they arrive right through to the dancefloor.

We’re talking about:

• What guests actually notice when they first arrive
• Whether people secretly care about having somewhere to sit during the drinks reception
• How quickly guests decide whether a wedding has "good vibes"
• The ultimate wedding entrance: the Baraat
• Why people are always late to the ceremony
• The guests who think they're the photographer
• Why you really should put your phone away during the ceremony
• What happens when speeches go on just a little bit too long
• The things guests notice about seating plans, food, drinks and the overall atmosphere
• Why the best weddings aren't necessarily the biggest or most expensive
• The difference between a wedding that looks perfect and one that actually feels brilliant

Plus, we put one of the biggest modern wedding debates in Wedding Court: Should phones be banned at weddings?

And, as always, we finish with Unknot This — our top tip for couples who are worrying about what their guests think.

This episode also happens to be a special one for us as it goes live on our fourth wedding anniversary, so we're reflecting on our own wedding, four years of marriage, and everything we've learned from working hundreds of weddings since.

Because ultimately, your guests aren't walking around with a clipboard marking your wedding out of ten. They're there to celebrate with you.

Knot Your Average Wedding Podcast is hosted by Precious and Sean of Green Lily Events — wedding planners, event professionals and a husband-and-wife team who have seen pretty much everything a wedding can throw at you.

Follow the podcast for more honest wedding advice, ridiculous stories, industry secrets and the things nobody tells you before you get married.

In this episode of Knot Your Average Wedding Podcast, we’re talking about what happens when perfectly normal people suddenly become a completely different version of themselves because there’s a wedding involved.

From couples who over-engineer every tiny detail, to guests who suddenly think they’re the wedding planner, to people who become very confident after a few drinks - we’ve seen it all.

We chat about:

• The moment wedding planning stops being fun and starts becoming a full-time project
• When guests forget they’re guests
• The wedding guest who tried to run the bar
• Suppliers being treated like employees rather than professionals
• Bridesmaids who mysteriously disappear during the wedding
• Guests invading the bridal suite when the couple are trying to get five minutes alone
• Pinterest expectations vs real-life wedding budgets
• Why guests still film ceremonies when the couple has asked for an unplugged wedding
• Couples prioritising TikTok content over actually enjoying their wedding day
• Why more money doesn't necessarily mean a better wedding
• The difference between a wedding that looks amazing and one that actually feels amazing
• And, thankfully, a reminder that weddings can also bring out the very best in people

Plus, we put the great phone debate to Wedding Court: Should phones be banned at weddings?

And as always, we finish with Unknot This - one simple piece of advice to help couples stop worrying about what everyone else thinks and actually enjoy their wedding.

Knot Your Average Wedding Podcast is hosted by Precious and Sean of Green Lily Events - wedding planners, bar operators and people who have seen considerably more wedding chaos than most.

Follow us for more wedding stories, advice, industry secrets and the things nobody tells you before you get engaged.

If you've ever planned a wedding and found yourself asking, "Why is everyone making this about themselves?"... this episode is for you.

From opinionated parents and impossible in-laws to sibling rivalry, guest list politics and family members who suddenly become wedding experts, we're talking about why weddings have a habit of bringing out the absolute worst in people.

As wedding planners, we've seen it all - the arguments over seating plans, the family feuds, the unsolicited opinions, and the moments that leave couples wondering whether they should just elope instead.

In this episode we chat about:

• Why weddings can completely change family dynamics
• The biggest causes of family drama during wedding planning
• How to set boundaries without feeling guilty
• Real stories from weddings we've worked on
• Our advice for protecting your peace and actually enjoying your engagement

Plus, we finish with Wedding Court, where we debate another wedding dilemma, answer one of your Knot Inbox questions, and share practical tips in Unknot This to help make wedding planning just that little bit easier.

Whether you're newly engaged, deep into planning, or simply here for the wedding chaos, this episode will remind you that you're definitely not alone.

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📩 Got a wedding dilemma or funny story? Send us a DM and it could feature in a future episode.

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This week on Knot Your Average Wedding Podcast, we're talking about the guests every couple hopes they don't have.

From self-appointed wedding planners and attention seekers to guests who ignore the seating plan, question every supplier and somehow make the day about themselves, we're sharing the stories that still leave us speechless.

We’re chatting:

• guests who think they know better than the professionals
• main character syndrome at weddings
• the people who ignore wedding etiquette
• the guests suppliers secretly dread seeing
• why one difficult guest can change the atmosphere of an entire day
• and the hilarious moments that prove weddings really do bring out people's true personalities

Plus:

Wedding Court – Should wedding DJs take guest song requests, or should the playlist be left to the professionals?

The Knot Inbox – Did a couple expect too much by getting annoyed at guests who arrived twenty minutes before the ceremony?

Unknot This – Our top tips for setting expectations with your guests and avoiding unnecessary wedding day drama.

Expect:

• unbelievable guest stories
• behind-the-scenes wedding confessions
• husband and wife banter
• questionable wedding etiquette
• and a reminder that just because you've had two glasses of Sauvignon Blanc doesn't mean you've suddenly become the wedding coordinator.

If you've ever been to a wedding and thought, "What on earth are they doing?"… this episode is for you.

Follow, subscribe and send us your wedding stories and dilemmas for The Knot Inbox. Your story could feature in a future episode.

Episode 5: The Most Chaotic Events We've Ever Worked

This week on Knot Your Average Wedding Podcast, we're sharing the stories that still make us laugh, cringe and question why we work in the events industry.

From torrential rain and collapsing dancefloors to drunk guests, family antics and the moments we've had to smile through complete panic, these are the events we'll never forget.

We’re chatting:

• the worst weather we've ever worked in
• moving an outdoor ceremony indoors halfway through
• the reality of British summer weddings
• the funniest drunk guest stories
• the moments we've had to stay calm whilst everything was falling apart
• why event suppliers deserve Oscars for pretending everything is under control
• and the chaos that couples never even knew happened behind the scenes

Plus:

Wedding Court – Should weddings finish earlier to avoid late-night chaos?

The Knot Inbox – A wedding dilemma that has us asking... where do you draw the line?

Unknot This – Our top tips for keeping your wedding day running smoothly when the unexpected happens.

Expect:

• unbelievable wedding stories
• behind-the-scenes confessions
• husband and wife banter
• complete event industry chaos
• and proof that no amount of planning can prepare you for British weather.

If you love hearing the stories that never make it onto Instagram, this episode is for you.

Follow, subscribe and send us your wedding stories and dilemmas for The Knot Inbox.

Episode 4: Wedding Industry Confessions

This week on Knot Your Average Wedding Podcast, we're exposing the chaos, the secrets and the things nobody tells you about working in the wedding industry.

From rude pricing messages and DIY disasters to broken dress zips and influencer behaviour, we're sharing the stories that still make us laugh (and occasionally raise our blood pressure).

We’re chatting:

• what couples don't realise happens behind the scenes
• the reality of what wedding suppliers actually do
• DIY weddings gone wrong
• things we secretly judge at weddings
• speeches that should've been edited
• dress disasters and emergency sewing
• family members with main character syndrome
• and the moments we've had to pretend everything was absolutely fine when it definitely wasn't

Plus:

Wedding Court – Should couples DIY parts of their wedding or leave it to the professionals?

The Knot Inbox – A child free destination wedding that has caused complete chaos within one family.

Unknot This – Why trusting the professionals you've hired could be one of the best decisions you make during wedding planning.

Expect:

• behind the scenes confessions
• stories you couldn't make up
• husband and wife banter
• affectionate wedding industry bitching
• and Sean questioning whether anyone should be allowed near a glue gun.

If you're planning a wedding, work in events, or simply love hearing about wedding chaos, this episode is for you.

Follow, subscribe and send us your wedding stories and dilemmas for The Knot Inbox.

Episode 3: The time I Got Uninvited

This week on Knot Your Average Wedding Podcast, we’re talking about one of the biggest causes of wedding stress... the bridal party.

From nightmare hens and disappearing groomsmen to friendship fallouts and bridesmaids who somehow make the entire wedding about themselves, we're discussing the good, the bad and the completely unhinged.

We’re chatting:

• bridal party expectations vs reality
• hen do horror stories
• bridesmaids who forget whose wedding it is
• groomsmen doing the absolute bare minimum
• money drama and expensive expectations
• friendship politics
• people choosing bridal parties out of obligation
• and why weddings expose relationships like nothing else

Episode 2: How On Earth Did We End Up Here?

This week on Knot Your Average Wedding Podcast, we’re properly introducing ourselves and explaining how a wedding planner and a bar owner somehow ended up launching a podcast together.

We’re chatting:

• how we met
• how Green Lily Events & Green Lily Bars started
• the reality of working together as husband and wife
• weddings vs festivals
• the chaos nobody sees behind events
• the things couples DON’T realise suppliers are quietly fixing
• and why wedding planning can feel completely overwhelming sometimes

Plus:

Wedding Court – Cash bars at weddings: acceptable or immediate wedding jail?

The Knot Inbox – A late groom, registrars threatening to leave and a best man that should genuinely be banned from weddings.

Unknot This – Our top tips for reducing wedding stress.

Expect:

• behind the scenes wedding industry stories
• opinions nobody asked for
• chaotic supplier confessions
• husband and wife banter
• and Sean interrupting Precious at least 14 times.

If you’re planning a wedding, work in events, or just love hearing about absolute wedding chaos… welcome.

Follow, subscribe and send us your wedding stories & dilemmas for The Knot Inbox