The Bridal Breakdown

By Ashley Akin and Chris Cerna

Wedding Photographers and self-proclaimed Mental Health Aficionados, Ashley Akin and Chris Cerna dive into conversations surrounding the silent struggles of the modern engaged couple. They break do

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February 18, 2022Make Wedding Planning Fun Again
When you first get engaged, excitement is in no shortage! Every decision is exciting and the whole wedding planning process is actually fun! Somewhere along the way, the fun fades and dread begins to set in. BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY! Wedding planning can and should be fun! In today's episode, we are bringing you a concept that you can implement today to begin to make wedding planning fun again!
Newly engaged? Here are 3 episodes you’ll benefit from today!
You’re Engaged! Now What?: https://apple.co/3rmV6RD
Define your Wedding Why: https://apple.co/3J06CZ2
Wedding Dress Shopping with Jillian from Dress Gallery (the most inspiring episode ever, it'll take you a bit to get through. Highly recommend.) https://apple.co/3rl1vwv
Podcast Links
• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon
• Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown
• Instagram:
🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown
📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto
📸 https://www.instagram.com/chriscernaphotography
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown
• Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com
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31min
February 11, 2022Decision Fatigue During Wedding Planning
If you have ever found yourself exhausted and unable to make 1 more decision.....you probably have a case of decision fatigue going on. When you find yourself in this state, it's almost impossible to continue to move forward and plan for a day that you were so excited about at the beginning of this process.

In this episode, we are adding a tool to your wedding planning toolbox and providing you with 3 solutions to combat decision fatigue!
Let's get intentional af!
Newly engaged? Here are 3 episodes you’ll benefit from today!
You’re Engaged! Now What?: https://apple.co/3rmV6RD
Define your Wedding Why: https://apple.co/3J06CZ2
Wedding Dress Shopping with Jillian from Dress Gallery (the most inspiring episode ever, it'll take you a bit to get through. Highly recommend.) https://apple.co/3rl1vwv

Podcast Links
• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon
• Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown
• Instagram:
🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown
📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto
📸 https://www.instagram.com/chriscernaphotography
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown
• Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com
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36min
February 11, 2022Anxiety Proof Your Guest List
No one tells you just how anxiety-filled the process of creating your guest list can be when you first get engaged! There is so much to consider. Are we inviting co-workers? How about aunt carol and uncle joe? (we don't even like them). Are we giving people plus ones? What about our new friends the smiths? We have only known them a month though.....UGH! The pressure can feel overwhelming at times! It tends to build even more when your mom and dad are on your back about who to invite as well.
In today's episode, we are going to give you some VERY practical step-by-step advice on how to anxiety-proof your guest list!
Freebie Download: Creating Your Guest List Draft to Be ahead of Hard Conversations
Newly engaged? Here are 3 episodes you’ll benefit from today!
You’re Engaged! Now What?: https://apple.co/3rmV6RD
Define your Wedding Why: https://apple.co/3J06CZ2
Wedding Dress Shopping with Jillian from Dress Gallery (the most inspiring episode ever, it'll take you a bit to get through. Highly recommend.) https://apple.co/3rl1vwv
Podcast Links
• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon
• Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown
• Instagram:
🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown
📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto
📸 https://www.instagram.com/chriscernaphotography
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown
• Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com
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32min
February 04, 2022Breaking Tradition: Wedding Parties
Most couples choose to have a wedding party made up of their family members and closest friends. But just because most people do it...doesn't mean its the best choice for everyone. Is this the best choice for you?
What if your wedding day would actually be way more enjoyable if you didn't have a wedding party at your side?What if your favorite people still attended your wedding day and played a different role in your day? You might find that your wedding day and all of the planning leading up to your big day would be SIGNIFICANTLY less stressful if you decided to NOT have a wedding party.
In this episode, Ashley and Chris talk about some of the pro's of not having a wedding party and share some practical ways to still incorporate your friends into your wedding day!
Newly engaged? Here are 3 episodes you’ll benefit from today!
You’re Engaged! Now What?: https://apple.co/3rmV6RD
Define your Wedding Why: https://apple.co/3J06CZ2
Wedding Dress Shopping with Jillian from Dress Gallery (the most inspiring episode ever, it'll take you a bit to get through. Highly recommend.) https://apple.co/3rl1vwv

Podcast Links
• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon
• Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown
• Instagram:
🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown
📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto
📸 https://www.instagram.com/chriscernaphotography
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown
• Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com
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33min
January 28, 2022We Are Back!!!
The podcast is OFFICIALLY back for season 2!!! This season is full of new changes! One of the biggest changes is that there is now Patreon that is full of perks for listeners who want to support the show! The link to join is below.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/thebridalbreakdown
In this episode, Ashley and Chris give some personal updates about what they have been up to over the past two months and how they are doing. SPOILER ALERT: they are both better than they have been in a long time! You can always count on authenticity and vulnerability when you listen to the podcast, and this episode is full of it!
Newly engaged? Here are 3 episodes you’ll benefit from today!
You’re Engaged! Now What?: https://apple.co/3rmV6RD
Define your Wedding Why: https://apple.co/3J06CZ2
Wedding Dress Shopping with Jillian from Dress Gallery (the most inspiring episode ever, it'll take you a bit to get through. Highly recommend.) https://apple.co/3rl1vwv

• Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon
• Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown
• Instagram:
🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown
📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto
📸 https://www.instagram.com/chriscernaphotography
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown
• Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com
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40min
November 26, 2021 Shake It Off; Wedding Day Joy Stealers
On your wedding day, there are likely going to be little things that come up and attempt to steal your joy! In this episode, we are going to talk about very common situations that we see play out in most weddings. You likely can't do anything to change what's happening, all you can do is shake it off!
Feedback Form:
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Articles Referenced
https://www.southernliving.com/weddings/wedding-trends-2022
https://www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-planning/organising-and-planning/2022-wedding-trends/
Join our Facebook Community!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999
Tik-Tok
https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown
Instagram:
🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown
📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto
📸 https://www.instagram.com/chriscernaphotography
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown
Website:
https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com
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1h 8min
November 19, 2021 Wedding Trends To Jump On In 2022
We are back at it bringing you 7 wedding trends that are expected to be BIG in 2022! Our hope is that you will be inspired by the trends and put your own spin on some of them for your big day.
Feedback Form:
https://7fefttp6hpl.typeform.com/to/foTTvXZo
Articles Referenced
https://www.southernliving.com/weddings/wedding-trends-2022
https://www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-planning/organising-and-planning/2022-wedding-trends/
Join our Facebook Community!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999
Tik-Tok
https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown
Instagram:
🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown
📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto
📸 https://www.instagram.com/chriscernaphotography
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown
Website:
https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

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57min
November 12, 2021 Backyard + Desination Wedding Combo Ft. Emily Holtmeyer
On today's episode, Chris and Ashley do a wedding breakdown with long time listener Emily Holtmeyer! Emily planned a backyard wedding reception 2 weeks before they said I do at their destination wedding in Mexico. She shares how they pulled off a wedding reception that felt like a BBQ with friends and tons of destination wedding planning tips!
Join our Facebook Community!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999
Tik-Tok
https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown
Instagram:
🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown
📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto
📸 https://www.instagram.com/chriscernaphotography
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown
Website:
https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com
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1h 23min
November 05, 2021 Body Transformations And Mindset Makeovers w/ Lena Marti
On Today's Episode, Ashley and Chris interview Lena Marti of Fitbride, a company dedicated to helping brides look & feel their best on their wedding day! Lena helps women transform their mindset & bodies through behavioral coaching. In today's episode, Chris, Ashley and Lena talk about the struggles brides face when it comes to how they feel about their bodies and how closely their mindsets affects their ability to make changes in their lives.
Follow Lena Online:
https://www.fitbridenyc.com/
https://www.instagram.com/coachleenycc/
https://www.instagram.com/fitbridebylee/
Join our Facebook Community!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999
Tik-Tok
https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown
Instagram:
🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown
📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto
📸 https://www.instagram.com/chriscernaphotography
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown
Website:
https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com
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1h 9min
November 01, 2021 *BONUS* RL Horror Stories Ft. Vendors
Surprise! Another bonus episode this week! Our last horror stories episode ran long so we decided to cut it into 2 episodes. This episode features RL horror stories from wedding vendors!
Join our Facebook Community!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3847323122011999
Tik-Tok
https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown
Instagram:
🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown
📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto
📸 https://www.instagram.com/chriscernaphotography
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown
Website:
https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com
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48min

FAQs about The Bridal Breakdown:

How many episodes does The Bridal Breakdown have?

The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.