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They'll remember the music, not the food". So says Alex Le Roux, founder and CEO of ALR Music. He is THE wedding music provider to the stars, having overseen the dance floors for celebrities such as Idris Elba and Brooklyn Beckham. So who better for Jamie and Sophie to chat to as he dispenses advice and insights on how to make sure your wedding is memorable and how to keep the party going long into the night. 

For more info on Alex you can find him on Insta @ALRmusic.

Plus Jamie and Sophie discuss who they'd be on "Stars In Their Eyes" in this week's highly competitive Reverse Mr & Mrs.

"Wedding Favour" is provided courtesy of Something Borrowed, who provide amazing wedding dresses to rent. Search for @somethingborrowedrent on Insta.

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Jamie and Sophie talk about their recent trip to Paris. Was it as romantic as they'd hoped? And they also find out what it means to "give notice" when they phone up a registry office. 

There's also an AMAZING message from a listener about a best man speech gone VERY wrong. And more "Reverse Mr & Mrs" where the couple discusses which Olympic sport they'd like to compete in. 

This week's "Wedding Favour" is from O'Sullivan Speeches, a company that helps you to write and deliver memorable wedding speeches, whether you're groom or bride, best man or MC. Insta: @osullivanspeeches. Website: osullivanspeeches.com

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Jamie surprises Sophie with his vows. Why do they have to go with tradition? And what does Jamie think he should vow to Sophie exactly? No more poo chat maybe?

They also discuss whether or not to have canned cocktails at their wedding. So easy? Or so lame?

Plus, they discuss their favourite memories of each other for "Reverse Mr & Mrs" and the "Wedding Favour" is from Sarah Tofton on Insta. Thank you, Sarah!

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Sophie and Jamie are joined by the irrepressible Hilary and Michael Whitehall, hosts of their own hit podcast "The Wittering Whitehalls" (and also parents of Jack) to discuss the secrets of a good marriage, age gaps, and how weddings have changed since they tied the knot. 

As ever there's "Reverse Mr & Mrs" and a wonderful "Wedding Favour" from Lucy who makes tables out of your wedding bouquet. Check her out on Tiktok: lucydidthis

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Jamie and Sophie discuss who they're going to invite to their wedding now they've got a date. Partners? No ring, no bring? Kids? And if so, which kids? It's a minefield! 

Plus, Sophie puts her foot in it. BIG time. 

There's of course more listener messages including, yes, one about poo. And Reverse Mr and Mrs.

This week's "Wedding Favour": yoyome.co.uk who make bespoke kids packs for weddings. Insta: @_yoyome_

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Jamie's mum is in the studio! And Sophie is on her best behaviour. Listen to Penny Baines dishing the dirt on her son. They discuss wedding plans, Jamie's childhood, and the key to a successful marriage. Plus, don't miss Penny's story about the holiday rep. 

There's of course more "Reverse Mr & Mrs" and a lovely "Wedding Favour" from The Green Flower Company, who deliver living flowers to your wedding. @thegreenflowercompany on Insta.

We had a bit of a technical issue with this week's recording, so apologies for the change in sound quality along the way. Hope it doesn't spoil your enjoyment!

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Listen in on Sophie and Jamie's recent experience champagne tasting. Plus, they discuss baby names and debrief on their recent hen do together. What did Jamie think about being the only guy on the trip?

And there more listeners' messages with one OUTRAGEOUS wedding story. 

There's also a literary-themed "Reverse Mr & Mrs" and this week's "Wedding Favour" is courtesy of katy_1412 on Insta and the company is Wilbert & Willow.

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Jamie and Sophie are off on a HEN DO this weekend (yes, Jamie going too...!!) so Sophie fills Jamie in on what to expect. Plus, we hear about Sophie's IDEAL hen do. 

Plus, there's more listeners' messages (is it ok to get married on a Wednesday??) and of course more "Reverse Mr & Mrs". 

Wedding favours this week are from @__dalou and @lewis_easter

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Sophie and Jamie (or Jamie and Sophie??) have just come back from Spain with some exciting news.

Plus, Jamie reveals his popstar aspirations. And Sophie talks about a very awkward moment with Jamie's mum. 

And of course there's more 'Reverse Mr & Mrs' and this week's 'Wedding Favour' comes courtesy of jimmy.timkey on Insta.

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This week Jamie and Sophie have a session with sex therapist and relationship expert Charlene Douglas to discuss worries about keeping the spark alive in a long term relationship and the need to understand each other's "love languages".

Plus they discuss how to "un-best man" someone.

For more info on this week's "wedding favour", check out venue painter Hannah Buchanan on her Instagram @h.buchananart1

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