Hey Friend, we're heading into Christmas and personally it's the BEST time of years for me.... I love family and I love getting together for laughs and sharing gifts! I am a giver, I love finding a thoughtful gift and sharing it with loved ones. 

So today I thought it would be a super time to talk about ideas for your loved ones gifts on your wedding day! 

You're in gift mode, right? 

So why not keep thinking and sort those on the day wedding gifts. You might have some more time to really think so why not start thinking about those gifts now!

This episode is all around some ideas for those closest, I am not talking about he wedding party here I am talking about your partner, parents, grandparents.  

Now none of these gifts are necessary or required, it's your day, you make the rules (that's what I am all about) but like I said I wanted to give my parents and partner something for the day, as a thank you and an - I Love you. 

So hit play and I hope it get's you think. Pop over @secretbridesclub for some more ideas and pop yours in the comments I'd love to know your ideas and share them with the community! 

Ps I mentioned @pink_carat_jewellery in the podcast so head to their page and check out how amazing their work it! xx

Happy Shopping! 

Kristen xx

Hey Lovely, 

I am so glad you are here because I have my top 5 ways to keep the enthusiasm, excitement and energy for planning your wedding together over the Christmas Holidays

Which might actually be easy because it's tools down at work, you're switching off so you can now switch on to actually planning your day with each other. 

I've add the top 5 things you can do together and this is the key. At this time of year why not plan together. Spend time enjoying each other company while you have time off together and life isn't too busy. 

I mentioned the Budget in this episode and here is the FREE tool I was talking about - CLICK HERE and grab it now. 

So whilst lift is busy and we are getting ready to head into Christmas and you're winding down work, enjoy ramping up the planning together as a team, do things together, have a laugh and enjoy this time! Your wedding day is coming to enjoy all these little moments. 

Love Kristen

ps CLICK HERE for the table planning episode I was talking about, super helpful to plan out your tables. xx

This week I am talking more about life, a quote I read and how one small change can create really big ones! Why is this something that I want to talk about? 

Well, I am a believer that you're not just planning a wedding, you're a women who is living a big life. Some days things are really big and it's nice to hear ideas about how we can create change, what if we did make a change (big or small) and what does that mean!

I read a quote - Nothing changes if nothing changes

And it lead me to creating todays podcast where I am asking you a few questions in the hope it sparks a moment with you, helps you shine a light on something that maybe you would like to change and why you want to make that change.

Enjoy and let me know what you think by leaving me a review here on apple podcast. 

See you next week, Kristen xx

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Hey, so this weeks I am tackling a question I read in a FB group which I thought was a good question and one I have an opinion and also a few comments on in the hope to help you make a decision if you're on the fence!

So I have laid out a few pros and cons and talk through what a makeup artist will offer that you might not have at your disposal.

I hope it helps you if you’re on the fence wondering what could I do my self. I’m all for a DIY but I also know where my skills lie and that’s the big focus today! 

Ps if you want to know what time to book the makeup artist then join me 25th Nov for my run sheet workshop! I have got some sensational secrets to share with you to ease the overwhelm and feel in control. 

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Talk to you next week

Kristen 

This can be a tricky one to navigate...Work colleagues at a wedding, what should you do? This week on the podcast I am going to answer this quite simply but I hope with enough advise that it leaves you feeling like you can confidently make the right decision for you as a couple. 

Our work colleagues become family. I mean far out we see them more than we do our family sometimes so what do you do?

Listen to the questions I put to you this week in the podcast, I think they will really clarify if you want to invite them or if you should. I also have dropped a few idea about how you can invite them with out having them be there all day!

It's a tricky one to navigate but it really does not need to be. Don't over think it. Go with your gut...

Have a good week!

Love Kristen xx

Ps have you signed up for me Ready, Set, Run sheet workshop? Please CLICK HERE, it's a total stress game changer, trust me on this one you're going to LOVE it! xx

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This week on the podcast I am talking to you about some quick steps that you can take when you first get enganged. When I say quick, steps I really mean what do you need to do and in what order so you don't miss booking someone or something  you love.

There are a few key things to think of and get going on asap when you have a date so people and vendors don't get booked.

I have a detailed eBook (Click HERE to check it out) which I would highly recommend you grab. 

It will walk you through the 5 simple steps to kickstart your planning. These steps will lead you in the right direction to booking your venue and knowing what your wedding vibe is, it's such a great tool to help you feel in control of this time in your planning.

This episode is a sounding board for you to have a quick overview of what you could do and when.

So to help you in this journey grab the eBook - Engaged? Here are 5 simple steps to kickstart your planning.

Also grab your FREE DIY question list for your venue.

Until next week, remember SOAK IT ALL IN! 

Kristen xx

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Today I am throwing a you a curve ball, but a very important one. I am taking you off wedding planning for a moment to talk a moment that changed my life in the hope it help you or someone you love. 

If you have been putting off that skin check, if you haven't had your skin checked before then please let this be your friendly reminder to BOOOK IT NOW!

Why? 

Because at 23 I was told I had a malignant melanoma which is now the most common cancer affecting 15 to 39-year-old Australians.

At 23 I would have called BULL SH*T on that statistic....I was 23 for f**k sake, I haven't even lived a life a certainly not a life in the sun, you see as I will explain in this weeks podcast, I was NEVER a sun baby. 

Blonde hair, fair skin, never tans and burns easily. Why would I bother?

So the news hit me like a ten tone truck. 

Today I share this not to scare you BUT to inform you that trusting your gut feeling, listening to you body and getting that check could just save your life. 

Together, sharing our stories is what helps create change and inform others, so today I walk a different path to share my story. I always promised myself this club would never be just a space for  wedding planning but a space to grow, learn and inspire. 

So please listen & share this story in the hope it helps one person. 

Love Kristen xx

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Ok let's talk about your suppliers. Your wedding day is top of the tree, it's the only thing that you're thinking about, the thing that keeps you up at nights and the topic of most conversations right now....right?

Well this week I am chatting about connecting with your suppliers. Helping you feel at ease when you speak to them, especially if and feel like you're repeating yourself each time you chat.

I know it can feel like maybe they have forgotten or keep asking the same thing BUT I am here to share that... they have other weddings, couples and days before yours that are 'top of their tree' at that moment. 

So this week we look at how you can feel in control, comfortable and happy with how your plan is coming together. 

A good supplier, knows your wedding is coming up but also has a plan for when and how YOUR day will happen so if you call 4 months out and they need a refresher on who you are, where the wedding is and some details, that's cool. 

In this episode I touch on 5 things you can do to feel comfortable and in control of your planning!

If you want to take it ONE step further, DM me the words RUN SHEET @seretbridesclub and you will be the first person to hear about my run sheet work shop in November. It will have you run sheet ready in no time!

Ok, talk to you next week, 

Love Kristen 

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Today I am chatting about all those messages you WILL get that say...'It's going to be hot today, what are you going to do?'

I am here to cheer on your reply, which should simply be...GET MARRIED!

Weather is a HOT topic, literally (sometimes)! So here are some ways to set you Plan B up with success and ensure that you feel you have covered all basis and are comfortable that what will be will be and you can't change it. 

Todays podcast is looking at Plan B ideas for hot, wet & windy days. I have thrown in snow (which I don't have experience in but) to show that it's about asking your venue and using your common sense because you'll find some guest just might not use theirs I wanted to add it in! 

So settle in and get ready to take some notes. Having a Plan B is key to nailing your Plan A! 

As always, follow along @sectrebridesclub and DM me with any questions as I am always here to cheer you on with them. 

If you're not a member of the email club, please click here and jump on the planning train! 

ps love you to drop some love here in apple podcast, your support is the BEST! xx

Love Kristen  

When it comes to the Dance Floor the louder the better and the fuller the funner! On this week’s podcast I am discussing how to choose between a Band, DJ or Spotify playlist. What to think about and what would suit you best.

There is no right answers by the way but for me there needs to be a discussion between you as a couple, what are you after? What vibe? What kinds of atmosphere. So this week we look at what you need to know about each and what could work for you as a couple.

First up grab this FREE Non Negotiables sheet that legit changes how you are going to plan you day. It helps you identify and clarify the things that are really f**ken important to you.

Now on that list might be dance floor, it might not but what it will do is shine a light on the things that are important to you. Ok let’s look at the three options today, Band, DJ, or Playlist and discuss the best solution for you!

Turn me up operate getting serious gorgeous soul

Cheers Kristen

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