Have you ever wondered what other newlyweds are doing about the bouquet and garter toss these days? 

Wedding DJ, JD Silverthorne simply says NO. 

In fact, backed by the overwhelming majority of requests from his couples post-COVID, JD also has some pretty strong opinions about country music, line dances and cake cutting too.

He shares his 12 years of DJ experience, stories and expertise in a brilliant interview and will teach you: 

• How Taylor Swift is this generation’s Bob Dylan
• Why Spotify will never replace an experienced DJ
• What to look for in a great wedding DJ, plus
• How to know when to give a wedding DJ who’s just starting a chance. 

Resources: 

Ep45: Why This Pro Wedding Makeup Artist Hates Before And After Photos with Wedded Kiss

JD Silverthorne: https://www.jdsilverthorne.com/

JD Silverthorne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterbside

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.*

------

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! 🙋

-----

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.

Support the show

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/
or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridely

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
[email protected]

Whether you envision a cocktail lounge area, a champagne tower, or beautiful linens for your wedding, you can hire or rent the look and feel of your dreams.

But as easy as it sounds, it's quite a specific process which can sometimes be hard to understand as a customer; the engaged couple hiring these items.

Why do they have certain time windows where you can pick up your items? 

Why don't some places deliver?   

Why does it cost more to transport certain types of items?

Today I’m sharing 6 key wedding hire tips from the team at Honoured Hire, about how to get the best out of your hire and rental items, how to make sure that what you've booked and paid for rocks up, how to return your items properly and not lose your security deposit along the way. 

RESOURCES

Honoured Hire: https://honoured.com.au/

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.*

------

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

-----

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.

Support the show

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/
or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridely

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
[email protected]

While social media and your Pinterest board are chock full of sunny Summer day wedding photos, what a lot of people are missing are the massive, HUGE advantages of being a little flexible with the time of year you have your wedding.

If you have the option, if you’re still tossing up which end of the year to have your wedding, then I’d love you to listen to these 7 reasons why winter weddings are better. 

“Better than what?”, I hear you ask. 

Better than pretty much any other time in so many different aspects.

RESOURCES

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.*

------

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) 

-----

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.

Support the show

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/
or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridely

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
[email protected]

Jamila Musayeva is a certified etiquette teacher, a 3x author on etiquette, and a YouTube creator with nearly 1 Million subscribers, whose main focus is modern international etiquette.

Jamila’s approach intertwines personal development, female empowerment, and cultural appreciation, and strikes a delicate balance between progressive living and preserving traditions.

In part 2 of Camille’s interview with her, Jamila will teach you: 

• how to ask for cash instead of wedding registry gifts, and
• what to do if you’ve invited someone to your engagement party and then don’t want to invite them to your wedding.

Resources Mentioned:

Ep22: These 3 Important First Steps In Your Wedding Planning Change Everything

Jamila Musayeva YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamilaMusayeva

Jamila Musayeva Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamila_musayeva/

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.*

------

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.

-----

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.

Support the show

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/
or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridely

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
[email protected]

Have you ever felt like your wedding planning is a test that you didn’t study for?

OR

That there are rules and expectations about weddings that you had no idea about until you got engaged?

If so, you are not alone.

The unspoken etiquette of weddings trips up a lot of unsuspecting couples and trust me when I say that more than a couple of disagreements have happened because of cross-communication and hurt feelings that come from someone intending one thing and a friend or family member taking it completely another way.

I am excited to share Part 1 of my interview with Jamila Musayeva who is a certified etiquette teacher, a 3X author on etiquette, and a YouTube creator with nearly 1 Million subscribers, whose main focus is modern international etiquette.

Jamila’s approach intertwines personal development, female empowerment, and cultural appreciation, and strikes a delicate balance between progressive living and preserving traditions.

Today Jamila is going to teach you: 

· What part modern etiquette plays in weddings,

· Who defines the rules of etiquette, and

· Who pays for and/or organises the engagement party and wedding events.

Resources: 

Ep22: These 3 Important First Steps In Your Wedding Planning Change Everything

Jamila Musayeva YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamilaMusayeva

Jamila Musayeva Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamila_musayeva/

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.*

------

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! 🙋

-----

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.

Support the show

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/
or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridely

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
[email protected]

There’s a saying in the wedding industry: “if you don’t have a venue booked, you don’t have a wedding date”. It’s all about putting a where to your why.

If you, like me, have decided to plan your own wedding and can't afford to take advantage of a professional wedding planner’s immense knowledge, experience and contacts list, then you want to go into the search for your wedding venue with your eyes wide open.

I have created a checklist for you to go through with each of your wedding venues so you know that you are asking the right questions and recording the answers so you don’t forget them too! And you can DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE WEDDING VENUE BOOKING CHECKLIST PDF HERE.

But today you’re going to learn about 5 extra questions. 5 Qs that are over and above the basic, but are pretty important when it comes to you and your guests, enjoyment, safety, ease of setup and matching your vision with the reality of what your venue can truly offer and will look like with your budget in mind. 

RESOURCES

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE WEDDING VENUE BOOKING CHECKLIST PDF

Tita Ascencio Celebrant from Por Vida Ceremonies

Planner and Stylist Emily from The Modern Approach

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.*

------

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

-----

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.

Support the show

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/
or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridely

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
[email protected]

Is A Seating Chart Absolutely Necessary For Your Wedding? 

The short answer is, it depends.

While I know that’s not what you want to hear, it’s pretty freeing when you work out that ultimately, it is up to you, your fiancé and just a few other considerations as well.

Today, I’m going to teach you:

·    the pros and cons of having allocated seating and a seating chart, escort cards or place cards for your wedding reception,

·    the pros and cons of having an unallocated seating arrangement where your family and friends can choose where they want to sit and with whom, and finally,

·    the 3 things you need to consider before you decide on which way is best for you, your fiancé and your guests. 

Resources Mentioned:
Unbridely Pinterest Board: Wedding Seating Plan & Escort Cards

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.*

------

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.

-----

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.

Support the show

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/
or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridely

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
[email protected]

What do you think the most frequently repeated sentence about weddings is?

I reckon I know what it is: “It all goes by so fast”.

One of the most lasting ways to preserve your memories, emotions, thoughts and ideas is by writing it down. 

Today, I want to smash through the bullet journalling bullshit and the wedding binder bollocks and share with you:

-     the benefits and why you might want to journal during your engagement and wedding planning (HINT: it is SUPER worth your time)

-      how bullet journalling and wedding binders aren’t worth your time

-      the Unbridely way to journal (it’s non-restrictive and VERY simple). 

Resources: 

PositivePhsychology.com: 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health

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

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

Journalling About Stressful Events: Effects Of Cognitive Processing and Emotional Expression

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.*

------

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! 🙋

-----

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.

Support the show

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/
or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridely

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
[email protected]

Last week in EP82, I broke down everything you need to consider, the pros and cons, before you decide to host your wedding in either your, or a very easygoing and generous friend or family member’s, backyard.

And today I’m going to share with you the task list that you will need to work through to make this magic happen with the least amount of angst, stress and sleepless nights possible, including gold nuggets of backyard wedding planning advice from couples who have already done it themselves.

And make sure you stay listening until the end for some additional expert tips from planner, coordinator and stylist of 12 years, Nicole Bailey, of Your Event Plannery.

RESOURCES

EP82: How To Work Out If A Charming Backyard Wedding Is For You

Your Event Plannery

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.*

------

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

-----

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.

Support the show

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/
or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridely

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
[email protected]

Backyard weddings are back in a big way this season. 

And many engaged couples, or a generous friend or relative, with a decent size outdoor area, are considering planning their wedding in a backyard.

There are heaps of benefits to planning your wedding in a familiar, accessible, meaningful and flexible venue.

From the intimacy of keeping your loved ones physically close to you and spending more time with them to the relaxed atmosphere and convenience, backyard weddings seem to be an easy choice.

But while deciding to have your wedding in your own or a relative's backyard can on the surface to be a brilliant plan, it requires very careful consideration and a weighing up of what it means in reality.

Today I’ll teach you: 

• some of the most common misconceptions about backyard weddings, and
• the things you need to work out, work through and assess first. 

And then in part 2 of our special on backyard weddings which (published on Tuesday 9 April 2024), I’ll share your checklist for what you’ll need to arrange, order, plan and coordinate to pull your backyard wedding dream together. 

Resources Mentioned:

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.*

------

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.

-----

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.

Support the show

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/
or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridely

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
[email protected]