In this week's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast we're tackling guest list mistakes. From having a B list to collecting RSVPs, we'll talk about what mistakes you shouldn't make and which ones I actually think are okay. Let's solve your wedding guest list drama!

Inspired by https://www.brides.com/guest-list-mistakes-expert-tips-7111928 & https://www.vogue.in/content/major-wedding-guestlist-mistakes-to-avoid-according-to-experts

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REBROADCAST: Since a 2024 listener asked how to best include their pet in their wedding day, I wanted to rebroadcast this episode from the archives all about that very topic. Enjoy!

This one is for all the dog moms, cat dads and fish parents out there. If you have a fur baby (or a scale baby or a feather baby), this wedding planning podcast episode is for you! How do you actually involve your pet in your wedding day? Listen up, engaged couples! I have all of the ideas for you, as well as some practical tips on how to ensure your pet stays safe and happy! 

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On this new episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast, I'm answering a listener question all about how to make their wedding a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for their LGBTQ+ guests. Should they say something to their more conservative family members ahead of time?

I'm also sharing tips on how to make your wedding less gendered and more inclusive, because regardless of who is on the guest list, that's always a good idea!

Reference article: https://apracticalwedding.com/trans-non-binary-inclusive-wedding/

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REBROADCAST: I'm rereleasing this episode after a listener asked a question during my wedding Q&A about how to feel better once you come down off the high of your wedding day. The post wedding blues are real and you're not alone in feeling them!

The Post Wedding Blues: That sadness that sets in when you wake up the morning after your wedding and say, "That's it? It's just over?" The so-called 'best day of your life' has ended and now you're upset about it. So, how do you navigate your way through those post wedding blues? On today's episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning podcast I'm sharing 8 ways to help combat the PWBs and actually wake up with a smile on your face in a post-wedding world! 

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Welcome back, wedding planners! On this week's episode, we're looking at things from the guest perspective. What do your wedding guests actually want? What do they care about? I've broken it down to 5 things that all begin with C. Because they're the 5 things guests want to C at your wedding (get it? I'm sorry, I'll see myself out).

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REBROADCAST: I'm rereleasing this episode because in 2024, it's just as important to remember that it's not one partner's job to plan the wedding. Two partners are getting married in a day that's about the TWO of you - therefore two people should be planning it!

In this episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning podcast, we are breaking down the harmful stereotype that it is a woman's job to plan the wedding. NOT TRUE! Grooms, it's time to step up. The wedding is not the bride's day. Women are not born better at wedding planning. Tune in to hear why this stereotype is so harmful, what couples miss when they don't plan their wedding together, why grooms shouldn't just "help" (emotional labor, anyone?) and how to get your groom involved in planning his own wedding. 

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On this week's episode I'm answering more of your wedding planning questions! We're tackling lopsided wedding parties, brunch receptions, bride self-care, pets at weddings and more!

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Here at the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast, we're all about thinking outside the box and not trying to win a wedding popularity contest. That's why this episode is all about unpopular wedding opinions. From dress codes and guest lists to wedding songs and wedding photographer, this list covers it all. Which unpopular wedding opinions are bogus and which should you consider?

Inspired by https://www.theknot.com/content/unpopular-wedding-opinions

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REBROADCAST: This podcast originally aired in Sep 2020 but I'm re-releasing it now because wedding guest drama never goes out of style! Even though we're not dealing with pandemic restrictions, there are still lots of tough wedding guest decisions that have to be made.

On this episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm sharing my best tips for how to brutally cut your wedding guest list. Times are tough, budgets are tight and it's very likely your 300 person wedding might need to get down to under 50. So what should you do? Listen for my tips on how to tier your guests, who should and should not receive plus ones, and my two-part rule for who NOT to invite. 

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Are post-wedding celebrations mandatory? Do you have to host brunch the next morning, open up your gifts in front of everyone or invite your guests to a bunch of wedding weekend activities? Since when did weddings become full-on multi-day events?

In this episode, I'm talking all about post-wedding celebrations and how to handle them whether you want to have them, don't want to or are feeling forced to!

(Quick note: It seems like my audio for this episode is a lot quieter than normal. Sorry! The intro/outro are regular volume but the rest is really quiet. I'll try to work on this!)

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