Wed and Worth It

In this episode of Wed and Worth It, host Melissa chats with Nikki from Love and Beauty Maui, a seasoned hair and makeup artist with over 20 years of experience. Nikki shares her journey from freelancing to owning a top beauty business in Maui, the differences in wedding trends between the islands, and what brides should know when booking hair and makeup for a destination wedding. She offers insider tips on skin prep, budgeting wisely, and why professional beauty services are worth the investment. Plus, she reveals the most common wedding day beauty mishaps—and how to avoid them! If you're planning a destination wedding or just love beauty industry insights, this episode is packed with must-know advice.

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In this episode of Wed &Worth It, I chat with a bride about her dreamy Capri, Italy destination wedding. She shares how she and her husband chose this breathtaking location, the ups and downs of planning abroad, and how their $65K budget doubled to $123K. From navigating cultural differences to prioritizing the guest experience, she gives candid insights on balancing splurges with what truly matters. Whether you're dreaming of a destination wedding or just need advice on managing wedding stress, this episode is packed with tips, humor, and heartfelt reflection.

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On this first vendor episode of Wed and Worth It, I talk to Trego the DJ who I’ve had the pleasure of working with several times. Trego is a DJ and mentor with a fresh take on what it means to experience the best day of your life. We talk about how he found his way to being a DJ,  trusting your vendors, and what it takes to create a magical and memorable experience for brides and grooms.

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On this episode of Wed and Worth it, I talk to a bride in Atlanta who opted for a smaller destination wedding in Scottsdale, AZ in lieu of a larger local wedding in Georgia. Ashley was determined to create an intimate, memorable wedding and stick to her budget of 50k, and with some determination and day-saving help from her planner - she did just that! Find out how, in this episode of Wed and Worth it.

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On this episode of Wed and Worth it, Melissa talks to a Scottsdale, AZ, bride about the choices she made in her wedding planning journey, what she thought was worth the spend, and if anything wasn’t . They talk about where the couple chose to invest more money, and why as well as money saving tactics (hello, travel points!) that helped along the way. This couple started off with a 50k budget and, through the planning process, added on to create their dream Scottsdale AZ wedding that totaled around $120k. Tune in to find out, was it worth it?

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Welcome to the Wed & Worth It Podcast.

Have you ever wondered if all the wedding expenses and planning were worth it? Join us as we sit down with newlyweds who openly share their wedding investments, the ups and downs of wedding planning, and how they prioritized the decisions that shaped their big day. Through candid conversations, we ask the question every couple faces post-wedding: was it worth it? Tune in for honest insights, practical tips, and a fresh look at what makes a wedding truly unforgettable.

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