Your guests are about to show up in 90-degree heat wearing cocktail attire — and how you handle that is going to make or break the energy of your entire day. (Yes, really. Hot, dehydrated guests = flat photos and an empty dance floor.)

In this episode, we're breaking down exactly how to keep your people comfortable, hydrated, and actually having fun at your summer wedding — from the moment they pull into the parking lot to the last late-night bite.

We're covering: ✨ Welcome bag essentials (what guests actually use vs. what gets left in the hotel room) ✨ The water station hack every couple forgets — and why a single bar pour isn't enough ✨ Shade strategy, parasols, custom fans, and where to always seat your older guests ✨ Bug spray: the unsung hero of every outdoor ceremony ✨ How to word your invite so guests know to plan ahead for the heat ✨ AC vs. open-air receptions, dress code cues, and late-night snacks that actually land ✨ The ONE thing brides forget every single time (you'll want to write this down)

Whether you're planning a backyard summer celebration or a full Tahoe weekend, this is your guest experience playbook.

🎧 Hit play, then send this episode to your maid of honor, your planner, and the bride friend who's getting married in July. Don't forget to follow When in White so you never miss an episode — and if you loved it, leave us a review! It helps other brides find us.

We're holding each other accountable this week! In Ep 19, we're putting each other on the spot with our Summer Bucket Lists — and rating each other's plans for realism, ambition, and actual follow-through. From San Diego Zoo & camping trips, Tahoe Bike Trails and crafting the perfect signature mocktail to finally fixing those den bookshelves (it's been a year, okay?), we're sharing exactly what we want to check off before summer wraps. Spoiler: some of these got high marks. Others… we'll see you on the Labor Day episode for the receipts. 🌞

Press play, then grab a notebook because you're absolutely going to want to make your own list after this one.

🤍 Follow along: @wheninwhitepodcast

Okay, we did a thing! This week, we're taking you behind the wheel (pun absolutely intended) of our very first ceramics class at @awheelgoodtimeceramics — and friends, we have THOUGHTS. From the thrill of trying something completely outside our comfort zone to the surprisingly profound lesson that yes, you can mess up AND start over, this episode is part recap, part pep talk for anyone who needs a reminder that imperfect is kind of the whole point. Whether you're a bride-to-be in the throes of planning or just someone craving a creative reset, hit play and get inspired to do something different this week.

🏺 Take the class: @awheelgoodtimeceramics 🤍 Follow along: @wheninwhitepodcast

Last month we admitted something embarrassing — we've been doomscrolling instead of actually showing up on social media. Well, that stops NOW. Part two is here and we are giving you the full game plan: what to do every single day, how to get in front of the right people, and the strategy that's actually getting wedding vendors booked. Brides, this one's for you too — because understanding how vendors show up online might just help you find your dream team. No more excuses, no more scrolling into the void. Let's go. Find us on Instagram at @wheninwhitepodcast!

The smell of texture spray. The moment the first banger drops and EVERYONE rushes the dance floor. That quiet escape during couples photos when it's just the two of you. Being intentional about your getting ready space — because you're the queen and the vibe should match. The dress change. The send-off. Wedding days are PACKED with moments that live in your chest forever, and we are going through every. single. one. Whether you're deep in wedding planning or you just love weddings as much as we do — this episode is going to make you feel ALL of it. Find us on Instagram at @wheninwhitepodcast!

We were told we could be anything. So why did we end up here? This episode we're spilling our "other life" fantasies — and honestly? Maddie's answer will shock you. We're talking about the dreams we almost chased, the ones people tried to talk us out of, and how we found our way to exactly this. Grab your coffee, because this one gets personal. Find us on Instagram at @wheninwhitepodcast!

This one's a little chaotic in the best way. We're talking about the moments that actually inspire us — and spoiler, none of them are a mood board. Light through a window. A scrapbook. Something you noticed on a walk that you can't stop thinking about. This episode is basically us making the case for quiet... and giving you full permission to do less, notice more, and let the ordinary stuff move you. No framework. Just two people who really believe in the power of slowing down.

If this gave you permission to step away from the screen for a minute — good. Go do that. And when you're back, tell us on Instagram what simple thing has been inspiring you lately.

Real talk: Alley's been over here hoping her friends will engage with her posts, and Maddie's been doom-scrolling just to decompress. Neither of us is doing this "right" — and instead of pretending otherwise, we're putting it all on the table. This episode is less strategy session, more confession booth. We're taking an honest look at where our time is actually going, what we're getting out of it (or not), and committing to doing the research so next month's episode has some actual answers.

Come back for Part 2 next month when we report back on what we actually changed — and whether it worked. In the meantime, drop us a message on Instagram and tell us your Instagram confession. We know we're not the only ones.

Wedding season is a weird thing to navigate when everyone around you is planning at the same time. In this episode, we're getting into the stuff nobody really talks about — the "I saw that first" tension, the comparison spiral that creeps in even when you love your friend, and how to genuinely celebrate someone else's big moment when you're deep in your own. We're also asking the question that might make you a little uncomfortable: have you ever been happy for someone... and also kind of gutted? Yeah. We're going there.

No prep. No filter. Just Alley & Maddie answering five questions we probably should have thought harder about before saying yes to.

This week we're doing a rapid fire personal episode and honestly... it got real fast. We're talking about what we wish we'd known before year one, the things we pretend to like but genuinely don't, what made us cry recently (spoiler: it was a TV show & we're not sorry), phases from our past we'd rather forget... including some truly iconic high school hair... and the advice we keep giving other people that we really need to take ourselves.

We also somehow ended up talking about being authentically you, the mile high club, & actually letting yourself enjoy your accomplishments instead of immediately moving the goalpost. You know. Normal stuff.

This is the episode you send to your best friend so they can finally meet us.

If you loved this one, share it & leave us a review. It genuinely helps more people find the show & we love you for it.