Unbridely - Modern Wedding Planning

I don’t think it’s too dramatic to say that your wedding day timeline holds the key to much of the success of your wedding day. 

But unfortunately, some engaged couples, don’t invest enough time and thought early enough in their planning, to build out a timeline that truly works for them, their guests, their vendors and their personal tastes and values.

If you get nothing else from this podcast episode I want you to understand that cookie-cutter wedding day timelines don’t really work for most people.

In part one of this two-part episode series, Luke of Luke John Photography will dig into the implications of a poorly thought out wedding day timeline and how a couple might be able to improve their timings to be able to experience the wedding day that they really want.

We will be covering the 6 most frequently asked questions of wedding photographers that affect a couple's timeline. 

In part 1, you’ll learn: 

• how long you should allow for pre-wedding photos,
• how having a first look vs not having a first look can affect the timings of your wedding day, and 
• how much time you need to allow for your photographer and/or videographer to travel, park and set up at your separate first look, ceremony, portrait shoot and reception locations.  

Resources Mentioned:

Luke John Photography https://www.lukejohnphotography.com/

Luke John Photography on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejohnphotography

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by WedSites.com, Unbridely's recommended all-in-one wedding website builder, guest management platform & wedding planning tool.

Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding website and use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans.

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Dads sometimes get invited to a first look with their daughter, the bride. 
Dad gets to walk her down the aisle.
Dad gets to say “I do” in the giving away section of the ceremony. 
Dad gets to do a father/daughter dance.
Dad gets to give a speech at the reception.

And Mum gets to..  traditionally, not a whole lot. 
Which may suit your mum just fine.  

But, if those customs and the idea that only the father or male figure gets to be recognised, listened to and featured prominently in their child’s wedding grinds your gears as much as it does mine, you’ll be curious about how you can thoughtfully and seamlessly incorporate your other parents – could be mum, step mum, mother-in-law to be or mother-figure into your wedding and make them feel special, important and loved!

Today you’ll learn 12 different ways to include your Mum in your wedding (because no 2 mums are the same).

Resources: 

Ep 59: Your Wedding Processional - How To Make It Your Own and LOVE It

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by the Unbridely Couples private Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/izR_unbridely

Are you engaged to be married and need planning advice, want to talk something out or share your wedding stories?

If you’re looking for a like-minded community of modern engaged couples join us in the Unbridely Couples Facebook group! 🙋

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Welcome to the terrifying and spine-chilling 2023 Halloween Wedding Horror stories. 

This is a compilation of some of my podcast guest’s accounts of when shit went wrong and what happened after. 

Unbridely’s motto and core mission is: weddings are a team sport and these are some great examples of exactly how that plays out on a wedding day. 

1)        'Tipi Terror Tale' from Hannah Rose Weddings

2)        'The Ripper' and 'The Ring' from Luke John Photography 

3)        'Hair and Makeup x 2' from Wedded Kiss

4)        'Family Fisticuffs' and 'What’s Truly Important' by WedShed

5)        'Catering Catastrpohe' by The BradfordNC

If you have a wedding horror story you'd like to share with the Unbridely Podcast listeners in next year’s Halloween Wedding Horror Stories episode, email [email protected] or DM @unbridely

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While large weddings are often a blast because of the vibe that lots of people gathered together can bring and the go-go-go, smaller weddings have advantages that you might not appreciate at first glance. 

Some of the most intimate, and moving experiences I've had at weddings are those with just a handful of highly invested family and friends.

 Sometimes it’s the smaller micro weddings and the time and space they allow for everyone who attends, that feel a little more intentional, with guests that are present and deeply involved.

This week my guest, the incredible, Amy Parfett, co-founder of WedShed, Gravy and now author, is going to break micro weddings down for you.

 You'll learn:

• how post-covid times and the cost of living crisis are affecting wedding plans, trends and timing of getting married.

• the big advantages of little micro weddings, and

• Amy's easy 3 step, how-to-get-started guide for planning a micro wedding of your very own.

Resources:

WedShed website: https://www.wedshed.com.au
WedShed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedshed

Ep22: These 3 Important First Steps in Your Wedding Planning Change Everything
Lending Tree Survey about Wedding Debt

Ep50: Unbridely Modern Wedding Gift Etiquette (is asking for cash tacky?)

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by the Unbridely Couples private Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/izR_unbridely

Are you engaged to be married and need planning advice, want to talk something out or share your wedding stories?

If you’re looking for a like-minded community of modern engaged couples join us in the Unbridely Couples Facebook group! 🙋

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Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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This episode comes with a language warning, Hillary is, like me, a fan of swearing and spreading it around like seasoning in her conversation. We clicked pretty much instantly. 

And she’s got some brilliant ideas to share with you about the re-wearing, repurposing and repeating of your outfits, both for the wedding, before and after.

The Hilandel owner and designer creates wedding attire with a focus on feminism, sustainable fashion and body neutrality so she is a perfect fit for the Unbridely podcast and I think you’re going to LOVE her no-nonsense straight talk.

Today Hillary will teach you:

• The one big question you want to ask yourself before you even start thinking about designing or shopping for your wedding outfit
• Some key points to consider when you’re arranging deliveries, or working out where your wedding flowers and food leftovers are going after your celebrations are over, and
• Why you can maybe skip buying those bridal pumps and get something that you really want.

And stay listening to the end for Hillary’s thoughts on how the Australian wedding industry stacks up against the rest of the world. 

Resources Mentioned:

Hilandel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hil.an.del/

Hilandel website: https://hilandel.com/

Send Unbridely a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by WedSites.com, Unbridely's recommended all-in-one wedding website builder, guest management platform & wedding planning tool.

Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding website and use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans.

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Most civil ceremonies in Australia start with what’s known as the processional; when certain people enter the ceremony space, typically down an aisle that is formed between the assembled guests, in a specific order to mark the beginning of a wedding ceremony.

Really, there are no limits and a question that I’m hearing more and more in my role as a marriage celebrant over the last few years in particular is: “do we have to have a processional, at all?” And the short answer is… no

But this is also when many engaged couples get stuck, what IS the alternative? How can we make it our own? And what does that even look like?

Today, I’ll teach you:

• WHAT a typical processional might look like in a non-religious wedding ceremony here in Australia.
• WHY you might want to change it up or skip it altogether, and what you could in that instance
• WHO you can include, and who you really should avoid including (I’m looking at you children under 5 and animals)
• And HOW you can do it in a way that you actually look forward to and feel comfortable with, including some ideas and tips for those nervous or awkward types. 

Resources: 

Ep50: Unbridely Modern Wedding Gift Etiquette (is asking for cash tacky?)

Ep 3: Tim and Simon - How to adapt hetero wedding traditions as a same-sex couple

Ep 37 Tegan and Rohan - Hard family conversations and spending your money on what matters

Ep 33 How to create a banger wedding ceremony vibe (with no apologies) with Nat Sproal

Ep 6: 7 strategies to help you not cry on your wedding day

Send Unbridely a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast 

*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by the Unbridely Couples private Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/izR_unbridely

Are you engaged to be married and need planning advice, want to talk something out or share your wedding stories?

If you’re looking for a like-minded community of modern engaged couples join us in the Unbridely Couples Facebook group! 🙋

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Imagine your wedding planning is like the unfolding and riveting story of an adventure novel and your wedding is the last chapter where everything comes together.

It’s when the drama gets resolved, the narrative comes full circle and the heroes (that’s you and your fiancé) have their time to shine.

But what if the final chapter of your story was not as satisfying as you’d hoped? Maybe the closing remarks weren’t hopeful or filled with meaning, maybe one of your favourite people didn’t get their justice, or maybe the ending was so spectacular that you’re quite simply devastated that there’s no more to come.

And just like when you’ve closed the book on an incredible read, finished binging your new fave series or just heard the final siren of the season, the time after your wedding celebrations can be a big letdown.

It's commonly known as the post-wedding blues. 

And while it’s not the end of the world, it’s a bummer and with a couple of tweaks to what is most probably already in your plans, you can nix most of the unpleasantness and get on with your married life with renewed vigour and purpose!

So today I’m going to share:

• The different ways that the post-wedding blues can show up in your life,
• 9 different reasons why you might be feeling this way, and
• How to skip most of the bullshit too!

RESOURCES

https://www.theknot.com/content/post-wedding-blues-tips-for-dealing

https://psychcentral.com/depression/post-wedding-depression#post-wedding-blues-vs-depression

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck 

https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds

This is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfelt wedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔

AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪

Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To Write Wedding Vows That Don't Suck' for just $27 now! 🧡

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If doctors are the worst patients, have you ever wondered how a wedding planner goes with planning their own wedding?

Hannah has been working in weddings for 15 years, but next year, she's actually getting married herself! So I wanted to know if her experience makes wedding planning different for her. What are the easy bits, what are the perks and what is still a head fuck? 

And why is she planting a cooked sausage in her garden the night before her wedding? 

We'll also delve into the 4 things that Hannah believes the guests of your wedding, your family and closest friends will really care about, remember, and possibly bitch about, behind your back.

Plus make sure you listen until the end to hear our take on the global wedding vendor code and a message to those seemingly helpful, but sometimes just pain-in-the-ass wedding guests who might need to back off a bit!

Resources Mentioned:

Hannah Rose Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseweddings/

Hannah Rose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahroseweddings

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*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by WedSites.com, Unbridely's recommended all-in-one wedding website builder, guest management platform & wedding planning tool.

Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding website and use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans.

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Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. 

Find out more about how YOU can help: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/

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I would hazard a guess that there's a 90%, an extremely high chance, that you are listening to and working with advice and recommendations about your wedding with information from people who don't have a clue.

With 15 years and over 900 wedding ceremonies experience myself, a background as a wedding and events manager, extensive hospitality work, and a degree in performance jazz, I can also assure you that even I don't know everything you need to know either.

In this episode, you will learn: 

• why you shouldn't listen to everyone’s advice, opinions and recommendations about your wedding, 
• how to know if recommendations and advice are valuable for your specific needs, and then 
• my top 22 PSAs or public service announcements, that I really hope will be valuable for you.

Resources: 

NYX Cosmetics Plump Finish Setting Spray

Ep19: three mistakes people make when changing their last name after getting married with Easy Name Change

Ep38: Yes, you need a photo captain or two. And this is why with Valentina Perez studio

Ep1: About Unbridely + 3 little known secrets to your best wedding celebration

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by the Unbridely Couples private Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/izR_unbridely

Are you engaged to be married and need planning advice, want to talk something out or share your wedding stories?

If you’re looking for a like-minded community of modern engaged couples join us in the Unbridely Couples Facebook group! 🙋

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Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. 

Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/

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9 years ago I was so embarrassed about my budget, style, appearance and size, that I didn’t even set foot into a bridal store at all.

And if my recent DMs with listeners, and my couples are anything to go by, nothing has really changed either. 

The search for your wedding attire still really comes down to confidence and your knowledge of how, where and when, rather than what the market or online options can offer you at any given time.

And this is why I’m incredibly excited for you to listen to my interview with Bianca Velt-Herron who is currently the Aus/NZ Sales Manager for 3 labels from the Spanish bridal house the Pronovias Group.

Bianca is going to teach you:

• How, when and where to start your wedding dress search,
• What options there are for inclusive sizing,
• Why buying online probably won’t save you money,
• Why some stores charge fees for appointments,
• How many people you can bring along with you, and
• Why you might not be allowed to take photos in-store.  

Stay listening until the end to find out what Bianca’s key highlights are in wedding fashion for the 2024 season.

RESOURCES

Bianca’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bianca_pronovias_group_anz/

House of St Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/houseofstpatrick/

White One Bridal: https://www.instagram.com/whiteonebridal/

Ladybird Bridal: https://www.instagram.com/ladybirdbridal/

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck 

https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds

This is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfelt wedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔

AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪

Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To Write Wedding Vows That Don't Suck' for just $27 now! 🧡

https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds

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Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. 

Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/

Support the show

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