In today’s episode, we kick things off with a fun recap of some of the biggest wedding headlines of 2024, including how inflation is affecting wedding costs, creative ways couples are managing their budgets, and some surprising trends like charging guests an entrance fee to attend weddings. We share our hot takes and have a few laughs over the wildest stories we’ve come across this year.

Then, we are joined by Anna-Mieke Anderson, founder of MiaDonna, to dive into one of the most impactful topics in the wedding industry—lab-grown diamonds and ethical jewelry! Anna-Mieke shares her incredible journey of founding MiaDonna, her mission to create conflict-free diamonds, and how lab-grown diamonds are revolutionizing the jewelry industry.

Episode Highlights:

- Anna-Mieke’s personal story of how she discovered the reality of conflict diamonds and what inspired her to create MiaDonna.

- A deep dive into the science of lab-grown diamonds—what they are and how they compare to traditional earth-mined diamonds.

- The environmental and ethical benefits of choosing lab-grown diamonds for your engagement ring or wedding jewelry.

- Tips on how to be a conscious consumer when selecting wedding jewelry and what to look for when shopping for conflict-free options.

Tune in for an insightful and eye-opening conversation filled with expert advice, personal stories, and tips on how to make more sustainable choices for your big day! 💍💚

Special Offer: Get 10% off your purchase of $500 or more at MiaDonna's gorgeous, ethically sourced jewelry when you use code BOUQUET during checkout. Offer expires December 31, 2024. Cannot be combined with another offer. See terms at https://www.miadonna.com.  

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