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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REBROADCAST: So many engaged couples have had to deal with long engagements as their weddings get pushed out, postponed or downsized. Most couples are engaged for just 12-18 months but many couples are finding themselves engaged for 2, 3, 4 or even five years before their big wedding comes around!

So how do you handle it? How do you survive a long engagement? Listen in for my tips about how to make progress with wedding planning without spending your entire engagement glued to Pinterest. 

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If you're planning to have a wedding party (aka bridal party with bridesmaids, groomsmen, people of honor, etc.) at your wedding, you need to listen to this episode!

Today I'm sharing some tough love and reminding you that as much as your wedding party members love you and want to help make your wedding awesome, there are certain things they should NOT have to do. Wear an itchy outfit? Nope! Give up all their free time and money for your wedding? Also nope!

Tune in to hear what you should and should not expect from your wedding party so you can avoid the drama and leave your wedding with all of your relationships intact!

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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: If you just got engaged, congratulations! With the proposal behind you and wedding planning on the brain, you might be wondering how long this period should last. How long should couples be engaged before they get married?

Listen in as I discuss the pros and cons of a long engagement and a short engagement, and reasons why you might pick each one. Does it matter if you want kids, plan to elope, have money saved up or have your heart set on a venue? What if you're planning a budget wedding or a destination wedding? I cover it all in this episode! 

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How do you plan a full-scale wedding when you only have <6 months to pull it off? Or how do you plan a wedding for hundreds when you're busy with work, life and family?

In this episode, I'm discussing what you need to consider when planning a wedding if you're short on time - whether that's planning on a short timeframe (<6 months) or you just don't have enough hours in a week to plan it all. There are some harsh truths you'll have to accept, but it absolutely can be done! I'll go over big things to consider and the four steps you should take to pull this off.

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/TTC journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa

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REBROADCAST: If you are newly engaged or just starting your wedding planning journey, you'll want to listen to this episode!

Before you book any wedding vendors or tour any venues, before you choose your wedding party and before you start spending any of your wedding budget, take a listen and ensure you and your fiance are starting wedding planning on the right foot. Happy planning! 

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After hating on 2025 wedding trends a couple of weeks ago, I thought I'd end the year with a little love and share the 2025 wedding trends I'm excited about (plus a few that I'm a bit more on the fence about). Tune in to hear which trends I hope will be seen at many weddings in 2025 and beyond!

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/TTC journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa

This episode was inspired by: 

• https://www.brides.com/bridal-fashion-week-fall-2025-wedding-dress-trends-8728743
• https://www.msn.com/en-ie/lifestyle/wedding/wedding-trends-that-well-be-raising-a-glass-to-in-2025/ar-AA1sdGGC?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1
• https://www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-planning/organising-and-planning/wedding-trends/  
• https://thewed.com/magazine/major-trends-for-2025-weddings 
• https://jessicafosterevents.com/2025-wedding-trends-an-early-look/

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REBROADCAST: As soon as you get engaged, people come at you with questions. Everyone is all up in your business and wants to know all about your wedding planning - even if you just had your proposal ten minutes ago.

Tune in to hear what questions are coming your way and how to answer them without sabotaging your wedding or your relationships. Plus, a bonus vent session for fiances/fiancees who are feeling the feels right now!

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REBROADCAST: Congratulations, fiance! You're engaged!

If you're newly engaged (or have a proposal around the corner) or even if you've been engaged for a while, tune in for the seven things you'll want to do as soon as you're engaged and before you take your wedding planning to the next level. Congrats on your engagement and happy planning! 

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