In this extra long episode I'm breaking down absolutely everything you need to know about wedding speeches. I'm covering when speeches should happen and in what order, who should speak, what speakers should and SHOULD NOT say, tips for speakers who are anxious, and what the couple should include in their speech. If you're having anyone speak at your wedding or give a wedding toast, you're going to want to listen to this episode (and send it to them!). 
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The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Speeches

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In part two of last week's episode, I'm back with six more wedding photography mistakes I learned the hard way that you definitely don't want to make at your wedding. From rushing through your portrait session to not asking your wedding photographer enough questions, listen up so you avoid these photo disasters! 
Inspired by  https://www.brides.com/wedding-photography-mistakes-7100254 
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6 More Wedding Photography Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Even unconventional wedding planners want really beautiful wedding photos! That's why you need to tune in and learn the 7 wedding photography mistakes to NOT make with your wedding photographer. From only looking at social media to (controversially) sending a shot list, here are 7 things you should not do. And sadly, I made a lot of these mistakes at my own wedding - so learn from me! And stay tuned for six more mistakes coming next week. 
Inspired by https://www.brides.com/wedding-photography-mistakes-7100254 
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7 Wedding Photography Mistakes to Avoid

REBROADCAST: Welcome back to a minisode (mini episode) of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast! Today we're answering the question: Do you need to have a wedding rehearsal and/or rehearsal dinner? Find out my thoughts on this week's episode! 
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MINISODE: Do You Need to Have a Rehearsal/Rehearsal Dinner?

In this week's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast we're talking about semi or half destination weddings. So this would be a wedding where half or most of your guests are flying in, but it's local to you, or your guests are local, but you're flying into the destination. Most of the advice online for destination weddings imagine you and your guests all flying off to the Caribbean or Italy for a week. But what if it's just half your guests going from New Hampshire to Seattle? 
Tune in as I discuss how to make life easy for your out of town guests (and yourselves!), some important things to consider when planning a semi-destination wedding and how to hold your boundaries when planning solo. And shout out to the listeners who requested this topic - thank you! 
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How to Plan a Semi Destination Wedding

REBROADCAST: So many people want to fast forward the wedding ceremony so they can just get to the party. But if you throw out the traditions (no, you don't have to be given away by your father!) or religion and start from scratch, what would it look like to create a wedding ceremony that is actually personal and meaningful to you? 
Listen in as I explain why the ceremony is actually the most important part of the wedding and why it deserves your attention. 
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The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Speeches

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