Have you ever walked away after a conversation, or been driving home and thought:

“oh man, I should’ve stood up for myself” or “I should have said what I really felt” or worse still you couldn’t think of anything in the moment but you realise what you should’ve said afterwards.

It's a scientific fact that once you get engaged (maybe 2nd only to when you get pregnant) you’ll be on the receiving end of more uncomfortable dare I say STUPID questions than you’ve ever been asked in your entire life. And they can make you feel uncomfortable, they can be of a private nature, or quite simply no one’s business.

So today I’m here to help you decide the options available to you.

From the high-road, classy replies that neutralise the conversation so you can change topics OR if you’ve got nothing to lose, the sassy, spicy, sarcastic retorts that, for sure, burn bridges, but also let people know that you’re not playing.

And at the end of the episode, I’ll also be sharing some all-rounder replies that work for pretty much anything—responses that let you stay cool, calm, collected, and come out of it smelling like roses, no matter what’s thrown your way.

RESOURCES 

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What if I could guarantee that your wedding favours don’t get left behind at the end of the night?

In this episode, I’m joined by Charlotte from Charlotte Bedoes Illustrations, a live wedding illustrator who specialises in doing stunning watercolour portraits of your guests (and you) in front of you, on the day.

In real time, she creates a wedding favour, an experience, and a keepsake all in one!

You’re going to learn:

• How Charlotte has brought this trending wedding service from TikTok and the U.S. to weddings in Adelaide and beyond.
• Her process of capturing each guest’s style and personality in just minutes during cocktail hour, plus
• Some of the heartwarming reactions of wedding guests and couples when they see themselves in watercolour form.

Charlotte also shares what’s next and gives her tips on the qualities you need to look for in an illustrator and watercolour artist to make sure that they not only do the work but are also going to add to the atmosphere and vibe of your wedding day. 

RESOURCES 

Charlotte Beddoes Illustrations: https://charlottebeddoesart.com/

Charlotte on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottebeddoesillustration/

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When was the last time you forgot something? It might have been as recently as this morning when you left your travel mug of coffee on the kitchen bench or went to the shops without shopping bags. But when it comes to your wedding day… that’s a once-in-a-lifetime event.

And while you’ve likely put a lot of thought into the big picture—your venue, what you’re wearing, and even your vows—you’d be surprised how easy it is to overlook some of the smaller, yet absolutely crucial details.

It’s almost inevitable that some things slip through the cracks—whether it’s coordinating vendor schedules, packing essential items, or planning your post-wedding transport. Forgetting to arrange just one of these can impact not only your day but the experience your loved ones have as well.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through 10 of the most easily forgotten—yet incredibly important—details that can make all the difference. 

RESOURCES

Ep64 & 65 Pt 1 & 2: Most FAQ Will Make or Break Your Wedding Day Timeline With Luke John Photography: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/64-pt-1-6-most-faq-will-make-or-break-your-wedding/id1631943614?i=1000634673452

Ep40: Wedding Vendor Meals Explained; How & When To Fuel Your Dream Team: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/40-wedding-vendor-meals-explained-how-when-to-fuel/id1631943614?i=1000614898554

Ep38: Yes, You Need a Photo Captain (or 2) and This Is Why with Valentina Perez Studio: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/38-yes-you-need-a-photo-captain-or-2-and-this-is/id1631943614?i=1000613121405

Ep110: Emergency Kit Must-Haves For Your Wedding Day: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/110-emergency-kit-must-haves-for-your-wedding-day/id1631943614?i=1000673033871

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

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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Are you feeling the pressure to wow your wedding guests with a perfect first dance? What if I told you that stressing over the choreography, for 99.9% of people at least, is totally unnecessary?

Today, I'm joined by Joel and Clara from JC Dance Co, Canada to ask them why they believe many couples approach their first dance all wrong — and how you can make yours a memory you'll actually LOVE instead of a performance you dread.

In this episode, you’ll learn the biggest misconceptions couples have about their first dance and how to reframe what that moment could be for you, your fiancé and your family and friends.

Joel and Clara will explain why choreographed dance moves add unnecessary stress, and why focusing on feeling confident and connected is far more important than pulling off complicated steps and flashy moves.

Plus, if you feel like you have ‘two left feet,’ don’t worry! They also share their strategies for those engaged couples who have little to no dance experience.

And finally, we’ll dive into their philosophy of teaching dance skills that last well beyond your wedding day — helping you create a foundation for a lifetime of dancing together.

If you BOTH want to step onto your wedding dance floor feeling relaxed AND excited, this episode is a must-listen!

Resources: 

Natural Dance Method: https://www.naturaldancemethod.com/

JC Dance Co on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcdanceco/

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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://facebook.com/groups/unbridelycouples

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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How can you be sure you’re planning a wedding that your family and friends will actually enjoy?

In my job as a celebrant here in Australia this wedding season, I’ve been reminded of some of the basics of wedding planning and how, frequently, it doesn’t matter how big or modest your budget is. 

These concepts are about making a welcoming and comfortable space for your guests so they want to stay, and in fact, when the lights come on after last drinks have been called:

1)        There’ll still be people there and

2)        There’ll be an audible groan that the celebrations have come to an end.

Today I’m sharing the top 10 things that wedding guests secretly hate, but won’t complain about (to you, at least). 

Resources: 

EP85: Is A Seating Chart Absolutely Necessary For Your Wedding?

Ep34: How to Give an Amazing Wedding Speech (even if you're really nervous) with Authentically Funny Speeches

Ep67: How To Write A Memorable And Gracious Wedding Speech For Your Own Wedding with Authentically Funny Speeches

Australian National Support: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-crisis-support#:~:text=Lifeline%20%E2%80%94%20call%2013%2011%2014,or%20with%20thoughts%20of%20suicide

Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html

New Zealand: https://1737.org.nz/

United Kingdom: https://www.spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline-uk/

United States of America: https://988lifeline.org/

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 the Unbridely Couples private Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/unbridelycouples

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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If you had a dollar for every time your family or friends asked, 'What’s the dress code?' or ‘Can I bring a +1’ you’d have enough to pay for the open bar.

But seriously, there’s a way to cut the volume of those repeat questions pretty much in half.

So before you hit the 'delete guest list' button, consider this: your wedding website is like your very own virtual assistant, and the FAQ page means that they’re working for you 24/7.

It’s like the 'Frequently Asked Questions' section on your favourite online store, but instead of shipping rates, despatch times and returns info, it’s ‘Yes, there’s parking’, ‘no, you can’t bring your dog’, and ‘yes, there’ll be a gluten-free option for dessert’ —saving you time, sanity, and about 67 text messages.

And when you use your wedding website to anticipate your guest’s concerns you also minimize the back-and-forth communication with them.

It’s also important to include clear and comprehensive FAQs to help you hold your boundaries and to communicate any changes and/or exceptions to the decisions that you’ve already made.

I’ve pulled together a list of the most common and helpful 16 FAQs to get you started. 

RESOURCES 

Ep15: The 3 biggest wedding planning time sucks (and how to avoid them) with WedSites

Best Wedding Websites of 2024 and Why You Need One: https://unbridely.com/blog/best-wedding-websites

EP36: Why child-free weddings are so controversial + adults-only wedding wording

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 Easy Name Change.

You simply choose which companies you need to notify, and they send you detailed process instructions for each of your companies, plus ready to send forms, letters, and emails, so you just attach your marriage certificate to them and you're done!

More info on how to change your name after you get married: https://unbridely.com/blog/name-change-after-marriage

To get $5 off your name change use the promo code UNBRIDELY5 (valid until end of 2024) 

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What would you do if you didn’t receive your wedding photo gallery?

As weeks turn to months after your wedding day and you still haven’t gotten your wedding photos, it can start to feel like your memories are being held hostage. And that’s when the panic can set in.

Did your photographer lose your photos?

Were their SD card/s damaged?

Why are they still posting other couple’s photos on socials?

You can really start to spiral.

I reached out to 10 of the Unbridely Suppliers pro wedding photographers to get their perspective on: 

• how long is too long to wait for your wedding photo gallery, 
• why delays sometimes happen and how to handle them, 
• why communication is key, and 
• how to avoid this situation happening to you from the very start.

RESOURCES

Tim Day Photography: @timdayphotography

K Photography by Karina: @k_photography_by_karina

Time With Alex: @timewithalex.co

Wilson and Lewis Photography: @wilsonandlewis

Chasing Eve: @chasingeve

Oak Tree Studios: @oaktree.studios

Rexvil Photography: @rexvil.photography

In The Mood For Love: @inthemoodforlove.jaz

House of Love Adelaide: @houseoflove.adl

Luke John Photography: @lukejohnphotography

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Imagine this: You find, trust, book in and pay for a vendor for your wedding mainly because they’ve won every wedding award out there, only to find out later (when it’s too late)… that they actually paid for those awards, or aren’t as experienced or talented as you presumed, or, and this is surely worst, they can’t even deliver what you actually need.

Could this ever happen?

So today, I’m going to teach you a little about some of the biggest wedding industry awards and their processes including WeddingWire, The Knot, Easy Weddings, Wedding Industry Awards and ABIA.

You’ll find out: 

• their advantages and their shortcomings, plus 
• how bias, undeclared interest, and pay-to-play tactics might affect how you feel about vendors who participate in these awards, and
• how best to view wedding industry awards when you’re researching and putting together a short-list of your vendor dream team to make sure that you’re not left disappointed or taken advantage of.

I’m hoping to give you a balanced and insightful look into the value for you and the general impact of wedding industry awards. Do they help engaged couples make informed decisions or do they just act as thinly veiled (pun intended) marketing smoke and mirrors to get your business?

Spoiler alert: I think you’re going to be surprised when I tell you the truth. 

Resources Mentioned:

The Knot Best Of Weddings: https://vendorsupport.theknotpro.com/hc/en-us/articles/12234320206484-Best-of-Weddings-FAQs

Wedding Wire Couples Choice Awards: https://vendorsupport.weddingwire.com/hc/en-us/articles/12234377350036-Couples-Choice-Awards-FAQs

EasyWedding 5 star awards: https://www.easyweddings.com.au/pro-education/australias-top-reviewed-wedding-suppliers-2024/

Wedding Industry Awards: https://weddingindustryawards.au/how-it-works/

ABIA awards: https://abia.com.au/abia-awards/how-it-works

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 Never Miss Moments Unbridely's recommended wedding guest photo and video-sharing tool. With your unique QR code, your family and friends can quickly, easily and securely share their snaps with you in your personalised online gallery.

Visit nevermissmoments.com/unbridely to receive your 10% discount off their galleries.

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Have you ever imagined ditching the rules and the guest list and simply escaping to a hidden gem to exchange your vows, just the two of you?

Jenny Mac, founder of Eloping Is Fun, curates extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime adventures in New York City for couples from all over the world. 

But she’s not interested in following tradition or making the experience like a mini wedding day, she challenges the norm and empowers people to have the best day of their lives. 

Jenny will teach you about: 

• the cultural shift away from traditional weddings, 
• the kind of freedom that eloping gives engaged couples, and 
• the joy of creating memorable individual experiences (like an elopement in a vegan doughnut shop). 

Jenny also shares some of her favourite secret locations in New York City for couples to tie the knot and has some great ideas for how to make your day cool and super fun. 

Resources Mentioned:

Eloping Is Fun: https://elopingisfun.com

Instagram Eloping is Fun: https://www.instagram.com/elopingisfun/

NYC Community Garden Weddings: https://elopingisfun.com/how-to-get-married-in-a-community-garden-in-nyc/

The Artist Loft: https://elopingisfun.com/welcome-to-the-artist-loft/

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

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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What’s sweeter than saying ‘I do’? 
Saying ‘we do’—to your new blended family! 

If you’re scratching your head trying to figure out how to involve your kids or stepkids in your wedding ceremony while steering clear of the more cliché rituals, you’re in for a treat.

I've found 8 creative, symbolic, and yes, even delicious ways to celebrate your blood, or found, family in your special day.

So if you’re ready to find out how to make your wedding unforgettable by weaving some story and symbolism into your ceremony to make your family feel honoured and special, stick around.  

Resources: 

Blended Family Unity Rituals For Your Wedding Ceremony (That Haven't Been Done to Death): https://unbridely.com/blog/family-unity-wedding-ceremony

What are Rock Cairns & Why You Shouldn’t Build Them: https://bearfoottheory.com/what-are-rock-cairns/

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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://facebook.com/groups/unbridelycouples

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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