We won’t, but if we DID decide to elope…… what do you think?

Erin and Max talk about the stereotypes surrounding elopements, how it has evolved over the centuries, and how people in today’s environment navigate eloping and making it the best day EVER. Also, Erin struggles through her constant battle between eloping and waiting another 16 MONTHS. Yey.

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Please welcome, DJ SHAWN!!! Shawn with Bash entertainment sat down to chat with Erin and Max about entertainment companies, how to be the best DJ/Emcee ever, and a ton of insane and awesome stories about weddings past!!

Erin and Max also discuss how to create the ideal atmosphere for your guests, and if you should even stress yourself out about what your guests end up doing at your wedding.

Check out DJ Shawn with Bash entertainment on WeddingWire and The Knot

Look him up on Insta @bashdjs

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Let’s get DEEP about things to discuss with your partner to make sure you are both on the same page before you commit on your big day.

Erin and Max thought it would be fun to discuss some of the moments and dynamics in a relationship that indicate that you are in a healthy, successful relationship that will grow into a good marriage.

P.S.: Even if you are already engaged, it is a great idea to identify signs of health and growth within your relationship, and reassure you during the stressful times of wedding planning that it is all worth it when you get to be with the one you love.

The Q and A from the episode:

Where do you want to be in life?

Do you want children? What if we aren’t able to conceive?

Parenting styles, how do you want to raise your kids?

What is your love language, both giving and receiving love?

Where do you want to live?

Do you like your in-laws?

What are your expectations and desires in the bedroom?

What is your definition of success?

Why do you want to get married?

How do you relax/vacation?

What is your ideal division of labor?

Separate accounts, or share all assets?

Whose career takes precedence?

Thoughts on marriage counseling?

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Take your seats, because we’re talking about FURNITURE. I promise, it’s not as boring as it sounds.

Erin and Max chat about all the different elements of furniture you may need throughout your wedding day, how to decorate them, the pros and cons of assigned seating, and more!

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Warning: this episode contains STRONG opinions about wedding favors. But then again, we’re all used to that by now! *wink*

Erin and Max discuss the origins of wedding favors, and the many ways people give small gifts of gratitude and goodies to their guests on their wedding day. They identify the many categories of favors, tips to make them stand out, and the favors they love, and ones they don’t like so much.

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Boo! Sorry, I scared you. Max and Erin introduce a new segment: WEDDING NIGHTMARES and to kick it off, we are discussing everyone’s favorite: nightmare wedding guests!! They read stories posted by brides and grooms everywhere about their experiences with horribly behaved guests, and share ways to control these situations before they happen, and cope with them if they happen anyway.

Send us a DM on our social media to share YOUR nightmare wedding story (or your nightmare about what might happen on the big day!!!)

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Wedding websites!! On this episode, Erin and Max look at all the different resources for building a wedding website. They discuss all the benefits of creating one, and maybe some downsides to relying too heavily on technology.

Check out their wedding website HERE!

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Mail time… mail time…. Mail time….. MAAAAAAIIILLLL TIIIIIIIME… (cue Blue’s Clues flashbacks).

Max and Erin chat about wedding invites, save the dates, RSVPs and stationery! There is a wild origin (and real struggle) of the modern invitation, and so many ways that couples put their personal spin on their stationery.

They also share tons of ways to cut costs and save some money while still providing your guests with all the info they need to celebrate with you, in style.

Check out their change the date video, SNL style, HERE!

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Max and Erin discuss the many ways to honor lost loved ones at your wedding ceremony, and include those who could not attend your special day. They explore the many silly, fun, heartfelt, and tear-jerking ways to express your love and loss while still celebrating your marriage.

Dedicated to Robert Tluczek Sr. We love you, Pop-Pop.

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Special Guest Alert! Laura Covington of Bridal Spectacular Events joins us for an interview as we discuss bridal expos, the industry from a professional’s point of view, and how they adapted their giant show into “Bridal Show in a Bag”!

Erin and Max also explore all the goodies offered inside the bag on the episode and chat about how they felt during the whole event.

Bridal Spectacular’s online media links:

Website, which features all the vendors mentioned in the episode: https://www.bridalspectacular.com/

Social Media: @BridalSpectacular 

And check out their bridal expo this August 13 and 14th in Las Vegas!

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