ROCK MY WEDDING - THE PODCAST

2019! That went past in the blink of an eye didn't it and time seems to go so quickly when you have a 'deadline' that you're working towards... Like a wedding. Whoop!

The Best Weddings Of 2019

Join Charlotte and Becky as they look back over the last 12 months and give you a Rock My Wedding 2019 Round Up! They talk about things happening in the business (only briefly because who wants all that waffle when you're trying to plan a wedding!), they talk about theirs and your favourite weddings of 2019 and what they'd love to see more of in the new year.

Make sure you check out the show notes for this episode to see all the gorgeous weddings discussed in their full glory.

Rock My Wedding are so thankful to you all for your support with the podcast. The girls thoroughly enjoy creating it and are so looking forward to bringing brand new episodes to you in 2020. And a big shout out to our producers We Are The Clarkes who have done an incredible job this year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of team RMW x

Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com

Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

You know when you just don't have the budget to buy all your mates a bridesmaid dress even though you'd love to? How can you involve them in your day without breaking the bank and making sure they still feel valued? Enter RMW The Podcast and our episode dedicated to alternative wedding roles.

Wether it's having your niece perform a reading or your Uncle driving you to your ceremony, you can find roles within your wedding for everyone. 

If you enjoy this episode you might want to see this post too for even more inspiration. 

It's amazing to have help from friends and family on the run up to your day and on the actual day itself but remember, you can't be expected to involve absolutely everyone and they will be thrilled to attend your wedding in any capacity, even if that's simply as a guest.

Enjoy the below articles where you can see alternative wedding roles played out to perfection.

Stefanie & Donovan

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Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

We all know your wedding day is about your relationship; the adventure of marriage, the love. But we also know its about the party! amiright? and having the time of your life with your nearest and dearest. We've put together the ultimate wedding party playlist. All those songs that you love but can't remember the name of or have entirely forgotten about... they're all on our list.

You'll have to excuse the very Top Of The Pops rendition of our top floor fillers countdown but get your pens at the ready to jot down some absolute bangers that are sure to fill your dance floor all night long - Oh, make sure you get that one in there too. After all, who doesn't love a bit of Lionel?!

As well as an enthusiastic run down of said bangers ,Charlotte and Becky chat about deciding on your entertainment and how to manage the professionals you employ and how to manage the party yourself.

Turn it up loud because you will be dancing around your kitchen and get ting in the mood for the best wedding party there ever was.

Check out all the songs on our Wedding Party Playlist on Spotify for 8 hours of uninterrupted tunes.

Disclaimer - Becky does in fact know that the very famous Luis Fonsi and Justin Bieber song is in fact called Despacito and not 'dispatchio'. What mega pop fan gets that wrong? Happens to the best of us right?

Now turn it up loud because you'll be dancing in your seats to this episode. 

Check out the show notes page to see couples who really had their days their way and let their personalities and personal style sine through.

Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com

Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

Are you starting to plan the design for your wedding breakfast decor? From what each guest needs to how to get the most from your centrepieces, you'll find it all in this episode.

The longest part of your day is spent around the tables at your wedding breakfast so you want them to be perfect for you and for your guests. The girls talk typical table set ups... You know, all the forks. There's laughs about linen and chat about chairs and then the piéce de resistance... the centrepieces. Now you know, centrepieces probably need a whole episode of their own but the girls talk about how to find inspiration for your table decoration and how to execute it perfectly.

From flowers to fruit and everything in between get ready to be inspired and be sure to check out all the weddings over on this episodes show notes.  And don't forget about our Pinterest where you can see centrepieces by wedding style or see our dedicated chairs and table settings boards.

Oh, and if anyone has any contacts at QVC… Be sure to let charlotte know ;)

Enjoy you gorgeous lot.

Check out the show notes page to see couples who really had their days their way and let their personalities and personal style sine through.

Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com

Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

They say that comparison is the thief of joy which we totally agree with but when it comes to weddings, we feel like it can be the thief of self worth.

We are continually bombarded with images of perfection. from the shiny curated grids we see on Instagram to alleged "reality" TV. This notion of perfection and changing yourself to fit a certain mould is prevalent on every social media platform all day every day. We all know that perfection doesn't exist and striving to meet someone elses vision of perfect, especially for your wedding day is down right unhealthy. We want to talk to you about loving yourself. If you want to make aesthetic changes to yourself thats absolutely fine but we want you to know the risks involved and we want you to know that for one day - it's possibly not worth it. You're making a commitment for life when you enter into a marriage and any changes you decide to undertake should be for exactly that. For a life of growing old with your partner who loves you exactly the way you are.

This episode isn't all about aesthetics, its about personality too. It's about having the day you want and not being swayed by wedding trends because you think you should and your bridesmaid really likes the idea of you having a massive floral moongate because she 'saw it on Pinterest and everyone has one these days' meanwhile you don't have Pinterest and what the heck is a moongate?! Follow your heart, follow your style and your day will be perfect.

We should mention that we realise our Instagram feed, website and Pinterest are full to the brim of all sorts of wedding inspiration. Some which we realise people might find daunting; out of their budgets; entirely unrealistic perhaps. But we strive to share a real eclectic mix of weddings for those with budgets from 500 quid to 50 grand. We're not here to make judgements on peoples preferences, we just want to share as much as we can to help inspire you and bring out your personalities and inject them into your wedding days.

We never want any couple to think that they aren't worthy and that they can't possibly live up to this bonkers world of Instagram perfect weddings. We've said it before and we'll continue to say it; all the imperfections are what lead to an utterly perfect day.

You are all amazing. Style is entirely subjective so what suits one couple wont suit another and thats fine. As long as you are in love and you're saying your I Do's for the right reason then that is all you will ever need.

Disclaimer: We love pampas grass - we're just too creatively inept to make them work - if you are too but love them, get yourself an amazing florist from The List to make your dreams come true.

Check out the show notes page to see couples who really had their days their way and let their personalities and personal style sine through.

Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com

Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

Hands up if you're planning on doing a bride speech?

How To Write A Bride Speech

We were thrilled to see that 44% of you who answered our Instagram poll are going to be standing up and doing a bride speech on your wedding day. Yes ladies!

Join Charlotte and Becky in this new episode as they discuss their own wedding day speeches, how to be confident in yourself to do your own and some of the things you can talk about to pull it off like a boss. There's a bit in there for your best girls too in case they are planning on saying a few words.

We'd love to hear your speeches and see your photos and videos so do send them on in and if you'd like to share your words with fellow brides, email us with your speeches at [email protected].

Enjoy loves and see the show notes over at Rock My Wedding for real weddings where epic ladies made epic speeches and for even more inspiration on the bride speech!

Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com

Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

We're back after a summer break with an episode all about how to organise a successful hen do both in the UK and abroad.

HEN DO ORGANISATION TIPS

PLANNING A HEN DO IN THE UK

As with everything to do with your wedding we want you to have your hen do your way be that a night out, a weekend away, having a pamper party or partaking in a hot tug. Yep, you read that right, a hot tug.

Strap in guys and girls, this is the longest episode yet!

Oh and here's a list of hilarious movies to get you in the mood for your impending hen do:

Bridesmaids - OBVS - Even if you’ve already seen it! Watch it again! (Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy)

Rough Night (Scarlett Johanssen, Zoe Kravitz)

The Bachelorette (Kirsten Dunst, Rebel Wilson, Isla Fisher)

The Proposal (Sandra Bullock)

Girls Trip - Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith

Sex And The City (You know the cast of this one)

Visit our show notes page for more hen do inspiration!

Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com

Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

If you're thinking about hosting your own wedding this episode is for you! Charlotte and Becky go through everything you need to know to throw the wedding of the year in a marquee, a tipi, your aunty Jill's back garden or your favourite village hall.

There is a huge misconception that hosting your own wedding is the cheaper option. In some cases then yes, perhaps so but not always so we're here to let you know exactly everything you need to consider before going ahead. We talk planners, partying and yep - porter loos.

Check out this link for laws around bar licensing and make sure you head to our Pinterest page where you can find dedicated boards on woodland weddings, back garden weddings and marquees and tipis.

Visit our show notes page for real wedding inspiration with rainy days and beyond.

Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com

Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

Sometimes things go wrong and not exactly to plan. From how to manage let down suppliers to being prepared for the little things that might need fixing on the day, Charlotte and Becky guide you through how to have the perfect plan B so that your day still runs as smoothly as possible.

If things don't go to plan, grab your beau, an extra glass of fizz and make the unexpected a part of your day. Rain or mega shine your wedding day will be perfect because it's about you making a commitment to your fave person in the whole world.

As well as advice from our girls, you can rely on the advice of fellow brides by checking out the weddings below.

Visit our show notes page for real wedding inspiration with rainy days and beyond.

Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com

Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134

When it comes to wedding entertainment your choices are endless. It can be a huge deal for some couples who can spend up to 30%+ of their budget on it whereas other couples feel like good old fashioned conversation is the best form of wedding entertainment. As we always say, Your Day Your Way! We're here for whatever makes you the happiest.

In this episode of the podcast Charlotte and Becky talk about their own wedding entertainment; which was completely different. They look at he most popular types of entertainment and how to successfully choose your suppliers. Speaking of suppliers, check out The Redfords, Tobi Tobi, Joel Grainger, The Mini Big Bang, The Little Red Bus, The Best Men and more on our handpicked supplier directory The List.

Find out the top floor fillers and what to expect from your wedding band too. And if in doubt - reach for the Billy Ray Cyrus. He makes an appearance in the episode a couple of times because you know, Billy Ray.

Make sure you check out the weddings below for some fabulous wedding entertainment inspiration and don't forget to find more on our dedicated Pinterest board! 

On a side note - entertainment for kids coming in a separate episode :)

Visit our show notes page for loads of DIY inspiration.

Produced by We Are The Clarkes // www.wearetheclarkes.com

Music by Matthias Harris // https://musicvine.com/track/1134