Elopement used to have a bit of a negative connotation. Years ago it implied a rushed or even secret marriage. However, nowadays elopements are such a popular trend! The downsized wedding is a great choice for so many couples and for so many reasons. Cutting down on budget, waste, and stress, eloping may just be the option you are dreaming of! Janessa White from Simply Eloped joins us to talk all things elopements, and why so many couples are choosing this route.

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Wedding beauty trends seem to be be an expense that creeps up on a lot of couples. Not only are there expenses for the day of, but so much of what we see these days in beauty involves everyday regimens that lead up to the big day and even beyond. Getting some savvy tips and advice where beauty is concerned will not only serve you on your wedding day but for years to come! Learn everything you need to know from our awesome conversation with Mikalya Crane from White Carpet Ready!

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Eco-friendly weddings is a trend we are specifically passionate about. Savvy Weddings are not only good for your wallet, but for the world too! We'll be talking about ways to save the earth and your cash with some savvy resources and ideas for your wedding day.

Jess and Sari are joined by Debra Aho, CEO and Founder of Sellebrate App, a platform for buying and selling any item needed for life's big events! She is sharing amazing tips from food choices to decor options that will cut down on waste and leave our planet a little bit better for future generations.

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This week we're talking all about wedding lighting, why it is so important, and how you can pull it off the savvy way. This is a trend that isn't often thought about first or even second when it comes to wedding planning, but it makes such a difference for your wedding day experience, and ultimately for the photos you will get and treasure forever. Many venues take care of this for the couple, but especially if you are DIYing your event, you may need some help where lighting is concerned.

We are joined by the amazing Marie Kubin from Rent My Wedding. She specializes in all different savvy alternatives for effectively lighting your wedding day and making you, your venue, and your guests look amazing.

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What's the deal with taking out a wedding loan? Why has it become such a popular trend? Join us for an awesome conversation with Millennial Money Expert Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez.

You'll learn why couples were choosing so popularly to take out a loan to fund their dream wedding day, the pros and cons of wedding loans, and some amazing advice on how to budget for your big day without going into debt!

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This special bonus episode of The Bouquet Toss is a recap of our season one episodes. We had so many great follow up conversations and discoveries about these traditions that we wanted to make sure to share it with all of you! Don't miss these listener shoutouts, pop culture trivia, and even an exclusive giveaway!

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We’ve come to the end of season 1, so what better topic to discuss than the end of the wedding day: the send off! There are so many different ways to organize your wedding send off, from when you do it to the items thrown or props involved– and we’ll be unpacking them all for you in today’s episode. The main tradition here is throwing rice, so we’re talking all about why that is even a thing, and how it has evolved many times over at modern weddings. Stay tuned for some historical details, fun facts, eco-friendly ideas and DIY tips.

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When Does a Bride Groom Send Off Happen

Why Do People Throw Rice at Weddings

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This episode is all about a common ceremony moment that seems like it may be falling out of fashion… and that is the tradition of the bride being “given away” by her father to her new spouse. Giving away the bride is the moment at the wedding where the bride leaves the hands of her father or parents and joins her groom. There is typically a moment where the priest or officiant will ask: “who gives this woman to be married? This is a particular tradition that can and should be personalized by the happy couple, based on their familial relationships, beliefs, and values. Where talking lots of alternatives, and other forms of symbolism that may make this tradition sit a bit better with you.

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The Meaning Behind the Wedding Tradition

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In this episode we are talking all about a special aspect of your wedding reception, the toasts or speeches! Who should give them? What should they say? When during the reception should they give it? What order should they be given in? We’re breaking down all the do’s and don’ts of wedding speeches, as well as alternatives for getting showered with love on your big day!

Plus, you’ll find out why we call it a “toast” anyway!

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Great book, Wedding Toasts 101 from Pete Honsberger

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Taylor Swift Medley : Maid of Honor Toast

Kate Kennedy: Be There in Five Podcast

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