From switching seats at the reception and bringing you a gift that wasn't on your registry to overdoing it at the bar or starting some family drama, I'm back with eight more things you definitely don't want your guests to do at your wedding.

But rather than just stress you out with these wedding guest faux pas, I'm also sharing what you can do to fix these mistakes or even prevent them in the first place!

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REBROADCAST: Going over your wedding budget and over-spending SUCKS and can make you feel super guilty. But we don't want to spend our entire wedding planning journey feeling horrible and guilty every time we have to pay a deposit or swipe our credit card.

Tune in for four ways to help you deal with the guilt so you can enjoy your wedding planning experience, but still spend responsibly. 

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As a couple planning a wedding, the last thing you want to deal with is a guest showing up late, ignoring the dress code or not bothering to RSVP. But how do you stop your guests from committing these wedding sins?

In this episode, I'm diving into four major mistakes that wedding guests can make and - most importantly - what you can do to fix these mistakes or stop them from happening in the first place and affecting your wedding day.

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This episode was inspired by: https://www.brides.com/wedding-guest-faux-pas-11704425

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REBROADCAST: When your wedding planning just feels stressful, chaotic and like way too much work, it's time to focus on the FUN side of wedding planning.

Tune in to hear 12 fun wedding planning tasks that you and your partner can do together! That's not to say your fiance(e) is off the hook for the not-so-fun side of wedding planning, but you can reel them in with these fun tasks first! 

This episode includes:

• 12 fun wedding planning tasks you two can do together, from cake tasting to practicing your first kiss!
• How to make all wedding planning tasks fun
• What to do when you just need a break from planning your wedding
• And my soapbox rant about grooms/partners who think it's okay to give an opinion but not help with the planning! 

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REBROADCAST: Hiring friends to be your wedding vendors (or friendors) isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sure, they know you well and will probably do it for a discount, but that comes at a cost.

Tune in as I share the dangers of hiring friends for professional jobs for your wedding, and some tips if you still want to hire a friend or if you need help turning one down. Happy wedding planning! 

In today's episode: 

• 4 reasons why hiring your friends as vendors is a bad idea
• What happens if you're not happy with your friend's service?
• How to turn down a friendor
• Other ways to honor your friends
• The best way to still hire a friendor without ruining your wedding (or worse, your friendship!)

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We're talking wedding gifts and sadly, not just the ones you are going to receive. This week's episode is all about the wedding gifts you have to give - specifically to your parents and your in-laws (or any other special parent-figures in your life).

Rather than going with a generic Father of the Bride handkerchief on Etsy or stressing about what to get your stepmom for weeks, I'll give you nine options for wedding gifts that are parent-approved. These gifts are heartfelt, customizable and can work with any budget. Plus, there's absolutely no plastic crap with your wedding date on it that no one really wants...

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This episode was inspired by: https://www.brides.com/anniversary-gifts-for-parents-5119436; https://www.theknot.com/content/thank-you-gifts-for-parents?; https://www.townandcountrymag.com/the-scene/weddings/g38629795/wedding-gifts-for-parents/

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REBROADCAST: Planning a wedding is tough enough but now add in family dynamics? Yikes!

What is the best way to involve your in-laws in your wedding planning? How do you work through differences and reach a compromise? When can you force your fiance to deal with it? Why is it easier to call your mom than your mother-in-law? Tune in and find out! 

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REBROADCAST: Turn down free money? Yeah, maybe.

On today's episode of The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast I'm diving into 11 reasons why you should pay for your own wedding, even if it means turning down your parents' contribution. In case you're not totally convinced, I'm also sharing some budget wedding tips for how to compromise with your parents and work with them on planning your wedding budget.

Money problems are the #1 cause of divorce so this is a must-listen episode! 

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With more of the wedding industry being dominated by Gen Z, this millennial thought she'd weigh in on some Gen Z wedding trends.

What is the younger generation into? Where do they stand on ceremony music, wedding parties, cakes and dress codes? And most importantly, what do I think of it all?

Tune in to hear 16 things Gen Z love to see at weddings - and whether I agree or disagree with their takes. (I promise I only rant about social media once or twice.)

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REBROADCAST: So you're planning to go on a honeymoon...congrats! As a big travel lover, the honeymoon is one of (the most?) important part of my wedding planning.

On today's episode I'm sharing 15 things you need to know before you book a honeymoon. Whether you love travel or have never been on a plane, you'll want to listen to this episode. There's a perfect honeymoon out there for every engaged couple! 

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