Nothing can derail wedding planning more than making a big mistake with your wedding budget. Whether it's overspending, forgetting insurance, stretching your guest list or not talking about your priorities first, trust me, you really can't afford to make any of these wedding budget mistakes!

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Inspired by: https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-budget-ways-to-save-money

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REBROADCAST: Calling all extreme budget wedding planners! If you're looking to slash your wedding budget in half and get married as affordably as possible, this is the episode for you.

We've talked budget saving tips on the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast before but today we're getting DRASTIC about it. If you want to have the ultimate budget wedding, tune in for these tips that are sure to save you a lot of money!

Warning: These budget wedding tips are not for the faint of heart. We're about to make some serious cuts to your wedding plans!

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Wait, don't forget! I'm back with 8 more wedding planning tasks that you don't want to forget in the final days and hours before your wedding. What should you be practicing or writing? Who do you have to call? What should you add to the last minute to-do list?

And maybe more importantly, I'm sharing five last minute wedding tasks that I actually think you CAN go ahead and forget. If these are things you're still planning to do, go ahead and skip them!

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Inspired by: https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-day-essentials; https://www.weddingshoppeinc.com/blogs/weddings/34-last-minute-wedding-planning-tips-you-cant-forget; https://www.queenslandbrides.com.au/30-last-minute-wedding-tasks-you-wont-want-to-forget/; https://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/wedding-planning/wedding-details-to-remember 

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It's only a couple of days before your wedding and your mind is swimming. Do you have everything you need? Does everyone know what they have to do? Will the weather hold out? What on earth are you forgetting about?

Don't worry - I've got you. In today's episode I'm sharing 11 last minute wedding planning tasks you don't want to forget in the final week/days before your wedding. These are things that might slip your mind but once you've added them to your to-do list, you're going to feel a whole lot better. Every single one will help make your wedding day smoother and more stress-free!

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Inspired by: https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-day-essentials; https://www.weddingshoppeinc.com/blogs/weddings/34-last-minute-wedding-planning-tips-you-cant-forget; https://www.queenslandbrides.com.au/30-last-minute-wedding-tasks-you-wont-want-to-forget/; https://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/wedding-planning/wedding-details-to-remember 

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REBROADCAST: Don't worry - I'm not going all woo-woo on you. 

But we're going there - we're talking all about wedding planning mantras. These are the things you should keep in mind while planning a wedding to help you focus on your goals, prioritize your marriage and ensure your planning aligns with your values. It's not all tablecloths and taffeta! Sometimes it's important to zoom out and focus on the aspects of a wedding and marriage that are most important to you. 

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If you're planning on a long engagement - or maybe you're not even engaged yet but you want to start planning your wedding - this episode is for you! What can you do to get ahead on wedding planning when it's too early to book your venue, choose your caterer or send out invites? Turns out, quite a bit!

Inspired by a listener, I'm sharing 14 things you can do for your wedding even if your wedding date is more than a year in the future. I've also got a few words of caution and things you should watch out for if you're staying in fiance-land for a while!

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REBROADCAST: Whether you call it a bachelorette, a hen do or a stagette - or you're having a bachelor party, stag night or buck and doe - I think it's time we admit that these pre-wedding parties have gotten out of control.

Remember when we used to just go out for drinks and dancing with our best friends? Now it's a week off work, flights to Mexico, five-star villas, boat trips, all new outfits and more. These parties have become A LOT. While I'm all for having fun with friends, we need to reassess why we have these parties and figure out how to make them more affordable, less stressful and more true to us. 

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What is a wedding party questionnaire and do you actually need one for your wedding? More commonly known as bridesmaid questionnaires, these surveys help you organize all the info you need from your wedding party in one place.

In today's episode, I'll dive into the best way to craft your wedding party questionnaire, including what questions to ask and which ones to skip, best practices for sending it, and whether or not you really need one!

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Inspired by https://www.brides.com/bridesmaid-questionnaire-8636139 & https://www.theknot.com/content/things-your-bridesmaids-want-you-to-know

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REBROADCAST: So many newlyweds say they barely got to see their spouse on their wedding day because they were too busy talking to the caterer, catching up with relatives, or getting ready with the wedding party. Want to actually spend time with your spouse on your wedding day? Here's how!

I've found 10 moments throughout the wedding day for you and your spouse to actually spend some time together and celebrate your marriage, just the two of you. Trust me, you want to plan for these ahead of time so you don't miss seeing your new spouse all night long!

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Inspired by listener Michelle, this week's episode is all about backyard weddings and how to plan them without absolutely losing your sh*t! Because it turns out that a laidback and chill backyard wedding is actually a whole-freaking-lot of work!

We'll talk about how to make backyard wedding planning easier on yourself, enlisting help from loved ones and professionals, the essential elements you'll need to figure out (like restrooms, power and insurance), plus the other little wedding tasks you might be worrying about (like cleaning up the garden the next day!).

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Resources: https://junebugweddings.com/wedding-blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-a-backyard-wedding/ & https://www.theknot.com/content/home-wedding-reception-secrets

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