The Wedding Editors Podcast

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon is joined by travel expert Michelle Nerdin, founder of Sea Glass Travel, to explore everything couples need to know about planning their dream honeymoon or destination wedding.

With over a decade of experience creating tailor-made holidays, Michelle explains why honeymoon planning deserves just as much thought as the wedding itself, and how working with a travel specialist can save couples time, stress and potentially expensive mistakes.

Yvonne and Michelle discuss when to book your honeymoon, how to make your budget work harder, and why you don't need to spend a fortune or travel halfway around the world to create unforgettable memories.

You'll also discover how wedding guests can contribute towards your honeymoon, why Instagram-worthy destinations aren't always the right choice, and how personalised touches, from sunset dinners to memorable experiences, can make your trip truly special.

They also explore destination weddings, coordinating guest accommodation, the importance of appropriate financial protection, and why having a real person to contact when travel plans go wrong can make all the difference.

This episode is for any couple planning a honeymoon, considering getting married abroad, or simply wanting to enjoy the excitement of their wedding without adding another complicated task to their list.

Your day. Your way. Without the wedding planning stress.

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon shares a cautionary story about a couple who chose a wedding supplier almost entirely because of their glowing 5-star rating, only to discover far too late that the reviews had not told the full story. Pasted markdown

Yvonne explains why a high-star rating is not always proof of reliability. It can simply mean the review system has worked in the supplier’s favour, especially when reviews are selectively invited, disputed, filtered or displayed on platforms where suppliers pay to be listed. Pasted markdown

You’ll learn why couples should cross-check suppliers across multiple independent platforms, look beyond wedding directories, ask for recent real references, and pay attention to how suppliers respond to criticism.

Yvonne also explains why “verified booking” does not necessarily mean a wedding went well, why an unnaturally spotless review record can be a warning sign, and why recent word of mouth is often far more valuable than a beautiful average score.

You’ll also hear this episode’s 3 Weddits, plus a Celebrity Confidential insight into why high-end planners often rely on private supplier networks rather than public review scores.

This episode is for any couple booking suppliers, comparing reviews or feeling reassured by a 5-star rating without digging deeper.

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In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon explores the quiet luxury wedding trend, and why the most understated-looking weddings can often be the most expensive to execute well.

Through the story of a couple who fell for the old money, quiet luxury aesthetic online, Yvonne explains how small upgrades can quickly snowball. Better linens, specific florals, tailored outfits and “just a bit above quote” supplier choices can each feel manageable on their own, until the final total becomes far more than the couple ever intended to spend.

Yvonne breaks down why online wedding trends can be misleading, especially when luxury shoots and real high-budget weddings are presented as though the look is easily achievable for everyone. The problem is that nobody captions the photo with the real cost, and quiet luxury hides its budget in details that are difficult to fake.

You’ll learn how to separate inspiration from budget, ask suppliers what a look actually costs, work backwards from your real number, and choose two or three high-impact details rather than trying to recreate an entire aesthetic.

You’ll also hear this episode’s 3 Weddits, plus a Celebrity Confidential insight into why quiet luxury often costs just as much as, or even more than, the flashier version of a wedding.

This episode is for any couple saving wedding inspiration online, building a mood board, or feeling pulled towards a trend that might not match their real budget.

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In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon talks about one of the trickiest conversations in micro wedding planning: how to keep your guest list small without leaving people feeling shut out.

Through the story of a couple who capped their guest list at 40, Yvonne explores how extended family and old friends found out they weren't invited through social media, and why the hurt rarely comes from the smaller list itself. It comes from how people find out.

Yvonne explains the difference between "we chose not to invite you" and "we didn't think about how you'd find out". She shares how couples can avoid the fallout by telling the people who might expect an invitation themselves, early and with a genuine reason, before the guest list becomes public.

You'll also hear this episode's 3 Weddits, plus a Celebrity Confidential insight into why backlash rarely comes from a small wedding itself, and far more often from an exclusion list that becomes a public spectacle.

This episode is for couples planning a micro or smaller wedding, and anyone dreading a difficult guest list conversation, who wants to protect relationships, avoid resentment and plan with more honesty, kindness and clarity.

Your day. Your way. Without the wedding planning stress.

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon is joined by Dr Jonquil Chantre, multi-award-winning surgeon and founder of One Aesthetic Studio in Cheshire, to talk about beauty, aesthetics and feeling your best before the wedding.

Dr Jonquil explains why getting wedding ready should never be about chasing a filtered version of yourself, or trying to treat one perfect photograph. Instead, she looks at the full person, the skin, the structure, the lighting, the angles, the stress levels, and how someone wants to feel on the day.

Yvonne and Jonquil talk about when to start treatments, why the best results are gradual, and why brides should avoid leaving everything until the last minute. Jonquil shares why she aims to have the biggest work completed around eight weeks before the wedding, leaving only small refinements closer to the day.

They also discuss mothers of the bride, grooms, skincare, colour, confidence, budget, correction work, Botox parties, groupthink, and why choosing the right practitioner matters far more than following trends or social media popularity.

This episode is for any bride, groom, mother of the bride, or wedding guest thinking about beauty, skincare or aesthetic treatments before the big day, and wanting to feel like the best version of themselves without going too far.

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In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon is joined by Michelle Beggy, international matchmaker and founder of Ignite Dating, for an honest conversation about finding love before the wedding planning begins.

Michelle works with professional, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients who are often cash rich, time poor, and looking for something more personal than dating apps. She shares why so many people are stepping away from online dating, how matchmaking really works behind the scenes, and why values, lifestyle, energy and long-term compatibility matter far more than a swipe.

Yvonne and Michelle talk about dating burnout, privacy, confidence, relationship expectations, gut instinct, in-person introductions, and why communication is just as important before the wedding as it is during the planning.

Michelle also shares what it is like to work as a matchmaker, why she sometimes turns clients away, and how her role can cover everything from choosing an outfit to helping someone respond to a text message.

This episode is perfect for anyone who is single, dating, engaged, married, or simply curious about what it really takes to find the right person.

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In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon talks about one of the most uncomfortable wedding conversations couples often avoid: how much it really costs to be part of the wedding party.

Through Priya's story, Yvonne explores how being asked to be a bridesmaid can quickly shift from an honour into an unexpected invoice, especially when costs build slowly over time through dresses, hen dos, travel, accommodation, hair and makeup, gifts and last-minute group contributions.

Yvonne explains why the problem is rarely one single expense, but the silence around the total cost. She shares how brides can avoid putting pressure on their closest friends by having the money conversation early, giving realistic cost estimates, offering flexible options and making sure nobody feels trapped into saying yes.

You'll also hear this episode's 3 Weddits, plus a Celebrity Confidential insight into why this issue exists at every budget level, from everyday weddings to high-profile celebrations.

This episode is for brides, bridesmaids, groomsmen and anyone in a wedding party who wants to protect friendships, avoid resentment and plan with more honesty, kindness and clarity.

Your day. Your way. Without the wedding planning stress.

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon explores why a bigger wedding budget does not always create a better wedding experience.

Yvonne explains how couples can spend thousands on details guests barely notice, while missing the things that genuinely shape the day, like food, music, atmosphere, timing and how welcome people feel. She also talks through the budget traps that quietly drain money, including package anchoring, the “Saturday tax,” hidden venue costs and the guest count multiplier.

You’ll learn how to choose your three non-negotiables, ask for itemised quotes, separate cost from value, build in a sensible contingency and avoid making emotional decisions during venue viewings.

Yvonne also shares this episode’s 3 Weddits, plus a Celebrity Confidential insight into what celebrity wedding budgets are really spent on, and why even at the highest end, the money that changes the guest experience is often only a fraction of the total.

This episode is for any couple who wants their wedding budget to work harder, feel more intentional and create a day guests remember for the right reasons.

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In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon is joined by award-winning confectioner Elaine Hamey from Elaine’s Creative Cakes to talk honestly about wedding cakes, from the craft and time involved to the disasters, trends and practical details couples often never see.

With over 40 years of experience as a confectioner, plus decades teaching the craft, Elaine shares what really goes into creating a wedding cake, why some designs can take far longer than couples expect, and why delivery, structure, venue layout and even room temperature can make all the difference.

Yvonne and Elaine also talk about Pinterest, Instagram and AI-inspired cake designs, why not every beautiful image is achievable as a real cake, and how expert suppliers help couples create something beautiful, realistic and safe.

You’ll hear stories of six-foot cakes, volcano cakes, collapsing cakes, naked cakes, Lambeth-style trends, dog-licked decorations, flying profiteroles and why every good wedding cake needs more planning than most people realise.

This episode is perfect for couples choosing their wedding cake, comparing quotes or wondering what they really need to ask before booking a cake maker.

Your day. Your way. Without the wedding planning stress.

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon talks honestly about one of the biggest assumptions couples make when hiring a wedding planner: that the person they meet in the consultation is the person who will actually guide them through the planning process and run the day itself.

Yvonne explains why “wedding planner” can mean very different things, from full planning and supplier management to day-of coordination or associate-led support. She shares the key questions couples should ask before signing a contract, including what is included in the scope of services, who will be their main point of contact, who will be there on the wedding day, and how many other weddings the planner is managing that same weekend.

You’ll also hear this episode’s 3 Weddits, plus a Celebrity Confidential insight into why even high-profile planner names are not always the people running the room on the day.

This episode is for any couple considering a wedding planner, already comparing options, or wondering how to make sure they are getting the support they think they are paying for.

Your day. Your way. Without the wedding planning stress.