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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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

• Why Wedding Planning Feels So Hard

Welcome to the very first episode of Knot Your Average Wedding Podcast - real wedding chat from both sides of the aisle.

In this episode, Precious (wedding planner) and Sean (wedding industry bar owner) are talking about why wedding planning can feel so overwhelming, and why it often has less to do with weddings themselves and more to do with the pressure, expectations and endless decisions surrounding them.

We discuss:

• Why modern wedding planning feels so overwhelming
• The pressure created by social media and Pinterest
• Why too much inspiration can actually create confusion
• Family expectations and outside opinions
• Guest list pressure and budgeting reality
• Why no one really tells couples where to start
• The difference between planning a meaningful wedding vs a “perfect” one

We also introduce:

• Planner vs Reality
• Unknot This
• The Knot Inbox

If you’re currently planning a wedding and feeling stressed, behind, confused or overwhelmed - this episode is for you.

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If you have a wedding dilemma or story for The Knot Inbox, send us a message on Instagram - we may feature it in a future episode.

Knot Your Average Wedding Podcast

Real wedding chat from both sides of the aisle.

Welcome to Knot Your Average Wedding Podcast.

Hosted by wedding planner Precious from Green Lily Events and Sean (Mr RG) Green Lily Bars, this podcast shares real wedding planning advice from both sides of the aisle.

In this show we unpack the myths, pressures and decisions that couples face while planning a wedding and share the lessons we’ve learned from years working behind the scenes at weddings.

If you're engaged and planning your wedding, you're in the right place.

Clarity over chaos starts here.