Looking to save money, time and stress? Aren't we all! This week I'm back with even more wedding details and extras that you can CUT from your budget. Not only will cutting these things help you save money, but they'll also save you all of the time and energy that would go into organizing them in the first place.

From welcome drinks and after parties to second wedding outfits and activities for kids, let's get real about our wedding priorities and save you some $$!

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If you want to chop your wedding budget in half, you're going to need to make some drastic cuts. But what if you just want to save yourself a couple hundred or maybe even thousands of dollars?

In part one of this series, I'm sharing 15 wedding details you can STOP spending time, energy and money on. These are often overlooked parts of a wedding that everyone just assumes they have to do. But the truth is, you don't! Your guests won't miss them and you sure as heck won't miss the time and money spent on them.

Stay tuned for part two next week with 14 more things you can cut!

This episode was inspired by: https://www.brides.com/wedding-details-money-saving-tips-8665181

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REBROADCAST: If you're planning an unconventional or non-traditional wedding, sometimes you need to break the news to the people in your life ahead of time. How do you tell dad he won't be walking the bride down the aisle? How do you tell mom no one wants her hand-me-down veil? How do you let your best friend know you won't be having a bachelor party?

Listen in for my tips on how to break the news of your unconventional wedding and how to stick to your guns and have the wedding you and your fiance actually want! 

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If you're newly engaged, it can be so easy to get swept up in the excitement as you share your news with all of your friends and family. But then all of a sudden, you realize you promised 10 people they can be in your wedding party! Only you have no idea when your wedding is, if you'll still be friends with these people by then or even if you want a wedding party at all...

In this week's episode I'm talking all about exactly when and how to ask someone to be your bridesmaid, maid of honor, groomsman, best man, person of honor, attendant, best person, etc. As exciting as this time is, I strongly recommend you slow things down and listen to this episode. It'll help you avoid a lot of wedding party drama in the future!

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You can also check out my second podcast, "Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy & Realistic Motherhood" if you're on your own fertility/pregnancy journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa

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REBROADCAST: So what happens if you're a bride and you don't want your father to give you away? Do you have to have your dad walk you down the aisle and hand you to your groom? What if you're two brides or two grooms...then what do you do?

Tune into this episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast to hear my reframe on the aisle walk and other options if the patriarchal idea of being "given away" just doesn't sit right with you. Plus, tips for how to break the news to your dad if he's always envisioned walking his little girl down the aisle! 

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Once upon a time weddings were just ceremonies. Then came receptions. And now we've got welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, next day brunches and, of course, wedding after parties.

If you're planning to host an after party - whether you want to keep the dance floor fun flowing or you want to change up the vibe and enjoy some casual drinks with friends - listen in for 12 mistakes you don't want to make. We're talking food, alcohol, entertainment, decor and more - plus the best timing and use of your after party budget!

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You can also check out my second podcast, "Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy & Realistic Motherhood" if you're on your own fertility/pregnancy journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa

Inspired by: https://www.brides.com/wedding-after-party-mistakes-8714937

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REBROADCAST: On today's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm diving into nine common wedding regrets from real brides and grooms. Are these wedding regrets legit? If so, how do you avoid them? 

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Good news, wedding planners! I used a new recording platform to record this episode and I think the audio is way better! Let me know what you think (contact form below) or if you have any other feedback for the show, episode suggestions, etc.

In less happy news, today we've got a pretty tough topic: cold feet. What's the difference between normal pre-wedding nerves and jitters (aka cold feet) vs a more serious problem that could mean you need to call off your wedding and end your relationship?

No one likes to think about this scary part of wedding planning, but the fact is that many couples (over 80%) deal with cold feet. You owe it to yourself and your partner to figure out if your feelings are normal ones that are wrapped up in wedding stress or if you need to make the tough call to cancel your wedding.

Inspired by: https://www.theknot.com/content/dealing-with-cold-feet

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REBROADCAST: I'm back with another wedding planning episode all about budget weddings. Specifically, can you plan a wedding with a budget of only $5000?

Spoiler alert: YES, YOU CAN! In today's episode I'm walking you through my actual wedding plans and sharing the exact numbers of how much everything costs.

A budget wedding is possible and doesn't have to be tacky or something you compromise on. You can still have a beautiful wedding day without spending more than $5000. 

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Welcome to episode #150, wedding planners - we made it! It only took us 150 episodes to finally talk all about the wedding website. But we're here now, so let's do it.

In this episode I'm sharing the things you actually need to have on your wedding website. What are the required elements and what do you guests actually need to know? I'm also sharing 5 optional extras you can add to your website plus 5 things you definitely want to avoid putting on there!

Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77

You can also check out my second podcast, "Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy & Realistic Motherhood" if you're on your own fertility/pregnancy journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa

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