Happy Thursday lovely listeners! On this episode of The Wedding Digest, hosts Lucy and Ally tackle the topic of writing your wedding vows and personalising your ceremony. With many couples forced to elope or have an intimate wedding in 2020, the focus more than ever is on the significance of the (often overshadowed) Ceremony and those all-important words you say to your soon-to-be life partner. Lucy and Ally are joined by NSW based celebrant Pip Best, who shares her tips on writing meaningful vows, inspiration for finding relatable readings, and personalising that momentous moment you say ‘I do’.
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Hello lovely listeners!! Following our chat with Bachelor star Tara Pavlovic in last week’s episode (give it a listen if you haven’t already!) we thought we’d explore the concept of eloping. Tara faces the very real prospect that her NSW based family and friends won’t be allowed into Queensland for her wedding in September, if this happens she has made the decision to elope with her fiancé rather than postpone her nuptials again. If you are in a similar position, then this episode is for you! How do you plan an elopement? What’s the legal process? What are the benefits of eloping? How do you communicate the changes to your guests? Ally and Lucy answer all your burning questions on planning the perfect elopement!
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Tara Pavlovic quickly stole the hearts of the nation with her hilarious and candid commentary while appearing on Matty J’s season of The Bachelor. It turns out the down-to-earth beauty didn’t need a reality show to find her fairy-tale ending, her true love and soul-mate was right in front of her, long-time friend Nick Shepherdson! The couple planned to wed seven months after their engagement but were forced to postpone due to COVID19. With their new wedding date now just a few weeks away the Gold Coast local talks to Lucy and Ally about her emotional journey, what she has planned for her dream day, and coming to terms with the possibility her family and friends won’t be there to witness her say ‘I do’. Tara is unapologetically herself; hilarious, raw and real!Wanting more? Here are all the links you need:Wanting more? Here are all the links you need:InstagramFacebookOur websiteEpisode recapYour hosts are Lucy Polkinghorne @lucy_polkinghorne and Ally Molineaux @alsmolineaux

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Hello lovers! What leaves a lasting impression at a wedding? Well TBH there’s plenty of things, but a killer dance floor must be up there! Your wedding entertainment is just as important as your styling and florals, your choice of music sets the tone for the day, is critical in complimenting your theme and of course must have the capability of playing your all-time favourite songs and get that dance-floor started! But it’s not always an easy decision, do you go for a DJ or a live band? What about an amazing acoustic performance to sing you down the aisle and entertain your guests during cocktail hour? Or what if you want to create that unforgettable moment? In this episode Ally and Lucy dissect all possibilities when it comes to your wedding entertainment!
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Hello! We are back for our second season of The Wedding Digest, by wedBooker podcast! Under normal circumstances we’d be counting down the days until the traditional wedding season kicks off, usually extending from September to May, however, COVID19 has been a major disrupter for 2020 and thrown plans for so many couples right out the window! With many brides and grooms having to postpone their wedding until 2021 and newly engaged couples also seeking to lock in a date for their nuptials next year, the popular Spring, Summer and Autumn dates are likely to be snapped up pretty quickly. If you find your chosen venue is out of free dates during this period, why not consider a Winter Wedding? There are plenty of benefits to tying the knot in the cooler months including huge savings, greater supplier availability and avoiding wedding fatigue! Plus a Winter Wedding offers its own unique wonder! We’re confident after listening to this episode you’ll ponder why you didn’t consider a Winter Wedding in the first place!
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Hello! We are counting down the days until Season 2 of The Wedding Digest kicks off! In the meantime, we thought we’d introduce you to the incredible women behind our favourite, innovative, wedding planning platform, wedBooker.
Many of the greatest businesses were created from the simplest of ideas, the same can be said for wedBooker. Co-founders Laura and Belle found a gap in the market when planning their own weddings, AirBnB allows you to plan, compare and book a holiday from your couch, Airtasker takes your job and matches it with a number of skilled suppliers, why wasn’t there a market place style service to book and plan your wedding? The concept of wedBooker was born!Laura and Belle are not only entrepreneurs, business owners, and mums, but also two of the most intelligent, humble and beautiful people you will ever meet. We hope you feel as inspired as we did after our chat with Laura and Belle!
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Hello to all our season 1 listeners! Can you believe we have wrapped up our very first season of The Wedding Digest?! We are still pinching ourselves! We thank you all so much for your support and for embracing our weekly pod, we hope we helped to inspire you in planning your wedding with expert advice from our incredible guests, top industry suppliers and delightful influencers who all generously shared their tips and insights. We are so grateful for the positive and encouraging feedback we have received from so many of you so we will be back with Season 2 very soon! In the meantime, we thought we would recap some of the best bits of our first season for you! Consider it like a quick “wedding planning 101”. Enjoy!
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Insta-model, business owner and entrepreneur Elle Ferguson is bride goals and life goals! The Bondi based fashion influencer and owner of The Elle Effect tanning range is also engaged to former AFL star Joel Patfull. Elle said yes to her Prince Charming nearly three years ago and having enjoyed their long engagement, the couple are now making grand plans for their big day, and we mean grand! Think a Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber inspired event, blended with old Hollywood glamour and of course Elle’s signature relaxed, beachy vibe thrown in there as well! Elle’s warm, bubbly and open nature, is testament to her 680 thousand Instagram followers! We know you’ll love our chat with Elle as much as we did!
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Planning your nuptials is an exciting and enjoyable time but it also can come with a few challenges, including having awkward conversations with family and friends! How do you tell your girlfriend she can’t bring her new partner to your special day? Or explain to your mum you don’t want your second cousins included in your limited guest list? Is it ok to ask your bridal party to pay for their bridesmaid dresses? wedBooker Head Wedding Planner Ally shares her top tips on navigating these tricky conversations.Lucy and Ally also catch up with stationary extraordinaire Betsy Weir! The illustrator and founder Lemontree Paper co reveals the tricks to bringing your wedding stationary to life and setting the tone for your big day.Wanting more? Here are all the links you need:Our InstagramOur Facebook GroupOur websiteOur show notesYour hosts are Lucy Polkinghorne @lucy_polkinghorne and Ally Molineaux @alsmolineaux

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Many engaged couples have had to make the difficult decision to postpone their wedding in 2020 due to COVID19. Aussie model Olivia Molly Rogers and her fiance' Justin recently found themselves in a similar position. Olivia opened up to The Wedding Digest about the relief she's felt since they made the call, revealing a new wedding date in 2021, her plans for a secret outdoor ‘structure’ to feature in the ceremony, all the suppliers who will be making their day incredible, how she feels about becoming Mrs Mckeone and plans for starting a family!Olivia is a model, Speech Pathologist, Mental Health Advocate and all-round sweetheart. We hope you enjoy our chat with Olivia as much as we did!
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