Unbridely - Modern Wedding Planning

Are you stressing about how to keep your guests entertained at your wedding or worried that your dream dancefloor might be a ghost town before the night is over?

What if I told you that the secret to an unforgettable wedding reception isn’t about the perfect playlist (or no-playlist)?

If you’re planning your big day and want to make sure the party is one that you and your family and friends talk about for years to come, you’re in the right place.

I sat down with Tania Smith, the powerhouse behind Choons & Moovz; a multi-ABIA award-winning entertainment business that specialises in weddings.

Tania is renowned for her infectious energy, her knack for reading a crowd, and her ability to turn any event into a celebration.

As a DJ, MC, and now celebrant, she brings her signature joy and vivaciousness to every wedding she works on, helping newlyweds and their guests create unforgettable memories.

Our conversation was so jam-packed with wisdom, laughs, and practical advice that I had to split it into two episodes.

In Part 1, Tania shares her honest take on the age-old question: Can you really get everyone on the dance floor at a wedding? And if yes, HOW?

We also dig into your timeline and how long your dancefloor should actually be pumping for.

And Tania shares her top tips for boosting your dancefloor energy, from who you invite, to how you set up your space, to the all-important role of lighting and DJ placement.

If you want a wedding that feels authentic, joyful, and totally you, don’t miss this two-part special with one of the industry’s true legends. Part 1 drops now, with even more gold coming your way next week in Part 2!

RESOURCES

Choons and Moovz website: https://choonsandmoovz.com.au/

Instagram: Choons and Moovz

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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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Wanna know the worst email or DM a wedding vendor receives? 

It simply says: “how much?” 

Reaching out to wedding vendors can feel a bit like the early stages of dating, right? Those initial messages are kind of like you're feeling your way to see if you two click, and as awkward as it might seem with your wedding vendor team, you want to make a great first impression.

You really do, because it can mean the difference between booking someone that will go out of their way to understand you and your needs and someone who ignores you and doesn't even respond. 

The truth is that a random and scattered approach to researching your wedding vendors can make it unnecessarily hard to find people who have the skills and experience you need, and those people who truly get your vision.

So this week I'm sharing a system to attract the right vendors who understand and can fulfil your wedding dreams. We'll cover why having a strategic approach to vendor communication is pretty much essential, and how providing details from the start can get them excited about your wedding plans 

RESOURCES

FREE wedding vendor email templates: www.unbridely.com/perks

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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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We all know the well-worn adage, “you get what you pay for”.

But let me throw another one in there: “it’s like comparing apples with oranges”.

Because a wedding vendor who is charging well below the market average for what they do or what they supply is completely different from one that knows their worth, their costs and what it takes to be in business for longer than a year or 2.

It's possible and in my research for this episode and experience over the past 16+ years, highly likely, that your savings will come at the expense of quality, reliability, and maybe even your peace of mind.

Today, we’re exploring the hidden costs of booking the cheapest options for your wedding—and how to strike a balance between budget and having the beautiful wedding you expect and deserve.

I’m pulling back the curtain on the risks of booking the cheapest vendors, sharing real-world stories and expert insights from the wedding industry, including candid comments from suppliers in the Unbridely Suppliers Facebook group.

These are the 7 critical things you need to know and consider about booking wedding vendors who are charging well below the market average and how to avoid costly mistakes.

RESOURCES 

Beach Road Wines, McLaren Vale: https://www.beachroadwines.com.au/

Sweet Nothings Flowers: https://www.sweetnothingsflowers.com/

Andrea Laube Photography: https://andrealaube.com/

Marry Me Annie: https://www.marrymeannieadelaide.com/

Jessica Maida Celebrant: https://jessicamaida.com.au/

Found Collective: https://foundcollective.com.au/

Sarah Aird: https://www.sarahaird.com.au/

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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 $6 off your name change use the promo code UNBRIDELY6 (valid until the end of 2025) 

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Ready to ditch the wedding rule book? 

In case you missed it, in Part 1, Monty Haron, the rogue celebrant, blew our minds with his unconventional takes on ceremonies. 

He introduced the idea that ‘tradition is just peer pressure from dead people’ and talked about ways to change that. 

Now, in Part 2, we're getting tactical! 

How do you implement alternatives to heteronormative wedding customs? 

Monty’s here to share practical advice on everything from rewriting the processional to dealing with family expectations. If you're craving a wedding that reflects your authentic self, this episode is packed with inspiration and real-world tips to make it happen.

Resources Mentioned:

Monty Haron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holymatrimonty/

Holy Matrimonty website: https://www.holymatrimonty.com.au/

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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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What if you could rewrite the rules for your wedding day? For couples who don’t fit the traditional mold—or simply want to ditch outdated customs—creating a ceremony and an entire celebration that truly reflects their love can feel a little overwhelming.

In this episode, Monty Haron, an Australian celebrant with a very special flavour, joins us to explore the best alternatives to wedding customs without leaning on heteronormative traditions.

Honestly, our conversation was so good and we were having so much fun that I just kept recording! And that's why I’ve had to split his interview into two parts.

In this first part, you’ll learn all about Monty’s insights and wild stories from his weddings that defy expectations.

So whether you're LGBT+, non-traditional, or just curious about shaking things up a bit, this conversation will inspire you to make your day uniquely yours.

And next week, in Part 2 Monty shares actionable alternatives to traditional wedding elements like the processional, navigating family expectations, and infusing your unique identity into every single moment. 

RESOURCES

Monty Haron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holymatrimonty/

Holy Matrimonty website: https://www.holymatrimonty.com.au/

Mind Your Feckin Language: https://www.holymatrimonty.com.au/chinwags/mind-your-feckin-language

Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University study: “THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF LGBTIQ PEOPLE IN AUSTRALIA”: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1185885/Private-Lives-3.pdf

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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.

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What is the one accessory that everyone needs and deserves on their wedding day? A confident smile.

Today I’m chatting with your dental fairy godmother, Dr. Naomi Goldman, about how engaged couples can plan to rock their very best smile.

Naomi will teach you:

• the transformative role of cosmetic and restorative dentistry in enhancing smiles, particularly for weddings,
• the top 3 treatments engaged couples are investing in, 
• a patient story that illustrates the incredible emotional and psychological benefits of a great smile,
• the main differences between at-home and in-office whitening, plus, make sure you stay listening to the end to learn, PLUS
• the 3 foods and 3 drinks you want to avoid having directly after treatment that will make or break the effectiveness and length of time that your teeth whitening looks fabulous for.

Naomi also chats about teeth grinding, jaw clenching wedding stress-induced dental problems and what you can do about it. 

RESOURCES 

Levy Goldman Dentistry - https://www.instagram.com/dr.naomigoldman/

Dr Naomi Goldman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.naomigoldman/

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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 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 $6 off your name change use the promo code UNBRIDELY6 (valid until the end of 2025) 

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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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 What if I told you there's a way to make your ceremony as unique and as vibrant and as deep and as weird and quirky as your relationship?   Today I'm digging into the world of non-traditional wedding readings. 

Forget the same old scripture passages, unless that's your jam, in which case there's nothing to see here. But I want to talk about poems that speak to your soul and make your heart skip a beat. Song lyrics that make you cry, and even quotes from your favourite TV show or movie that make you feel stuff.

Whether you're planning a ceremony that pulls at the heartstrings, is laugh out loud, funny, quirky, cute, or something in between, this episode is your guide to injecting personality and richness into one of the most important moments of your big day. 

I'm going to go through:

• why non-traditional readings It can be a breath of fresh air for your ceremony,
• some brilliant examples for unique and meaningful readings, lyrics and quotes,
• how to choose the perfect words that reflect you as a couple and,
• choose the perfect time as well so they fit into your ceremony rather than feeling like you're sitting at a uni lecture. 

By the end of this episode, you'll be bursting with inspiration to create a ceremony that's as one of a kind, as weird, adorable, and unique as you two are.  

So grab a notebook, maybe a tissue or two, because we're about to delve into feelings and we're going to get poetic, lyrical, and maybe even a little cinematic

RESOURCES

All the wedding readings in this podcast episode can be found at: https://unbridely.com/blog/wedding-readings

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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 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.

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Do you really need more than one outfit for your wedding day?

Is it just another wedding industry or consumer-driven extravagance, or are there more practical reasons and even history and cultural significance behind the perceived increase in multiple outfit changes on a wedding day?

In this episode you’ll learn why brides (not excluding others who want to get into the 2nd outfit fun, but mainly brides) are embracing more than one wedding day look, what kinds of 2nd outfits are popular and available to you (hint: they don’t have to break the bank) and how to time your change perfectly to make the most of photo opportunities and your party time too.

Make sure you listen right to the end because bridal boutique owner and stylist, Bianca from Sposa Adelaide, shares her insider expert advice about different options you might not have considered and how to pull off your wardrobe transitions like a pro!

Resources Mentioned:

Sposa Adelaide: https://thesposagroupbride.com.au/adelaide/

Unbridely Podcast Ep110: Emergency Kit Must-Haves For Your Wedding Day: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VUnXUdsl1P2xIizlI1Ecr

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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 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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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

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Imagine waking up the morning after your wedding, still basking in the glow of the previous night's magic, and receiving a link to a treasure trove of candid photos and videos from your special day. Within 24 to 48 hours, you can relive the laughter, tears, and joy through hundreds of unedited and edited moments captured by a wedding content creator. Sounds great, right?

But here's the real question: “When is it a smart move to book a content creator for your big day, and when might you be setting yourself up for disappointment or even undermining the work of your professional photographer and/or videographer?"

I’ve been inspired by the Brad and Karina podcast episode as they shared a few less-than-ideal experiences working with content creators and contrasted that against the times when they’ve worked with collaborative team players. 

I thought that it would be super valuable for you, to help you understand how the roles of photographer, videographer and content creator are very different and which one (or ones) you choose to book for your wedding depends on what you want to get out of it, where your priorities lie and your values too.

When should you hire a wedding content creator and might it not be the best choice for you? 

RESOURCES

Brad and Karina podcast - Ep20 Rising Tension Between Wedding Photographers and Content Creators: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Yr1chItoxpoMaFxVP5qgw

Everything to Know About Content Creation: https://thewed.com/magazine/everything-to-know-about-wedding-content-creation

Unbridely Podcast EP43: Why You Might Want A Wedding Content Creator (and what they are) with The Wedding Creators: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Bl9eGrZ2dg8K4w3LhNO8j

On The Day Content: https://www.onthedaycontent.com.au/post/understanding-role-of-melbourne-wedding-content-creator-a-modern-perspective-on-capturing-special

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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.

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What are wedding vows? 
How long should wedding vows be?
Can my vows be funny?

In this episode, your host of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast, Camille Abbott, a multi-award-winning Australian celebrant of 1000+ ceremonies, will break writing your wedding vows down into 8 easy steps. 

She helps walk you through how to write vows, that you can feel super confident and proud of, in around 20 minutes. 
 
If you’re truly freaking out about saying your vows too, make sure you listen to Camille's tips for practising them and/or sharing them with your fiancé before the ceremony.  

Find out how many copies of your vows you need, when you should start writing them and if you should practise them. 

Resources Mentioned:

Ep6: 7 strategies to help you not cry on your wedding day
https://bit.ly/Ep6UnbridelyPodcast

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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.

Support the show

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

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