White Dress Optional

Welcome to White Dress Optional! This week’s episode has ALL the tips + tools you & your partner need to help you design your dream home together. Anna Davidson, owner of Homzie Designs, is here to reveal game-changing advice + resources for couples in the process of creating a harmonious living space, making this journey easier & more enjoyable than ever! Mel, Malea & Anna cover a range of topics from blending style preferences and effective communication to navigating budgets & helpful hacks, finding renter-friendly options and more. Tune in now & explore more of Homzie Designs' helpful resources below!

Design Style Quiz
Inspiration Audit
LTK

Connect with Anna online at https://www.homziedesigns.com/work-with-us or on Instagram!

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

This week on White Dress Optional, Mel + Malea share real-life stories of weddings gone wrong! From awkward officiant slip-ups to major etiquette faux pas, they provide a fresh perspective on handling wedding mishaps and offer invaluable advice that will help you dodge disaster on your wedding day. Whether you're a bride-to-be or just love a good story, this episode is sure to entertain and educate - press PLAY now to listen!

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Welcome back to White Dress Optional! We know this week's topic is one that most brides would rather NOT think about. However, in Mel + Malea's 13 years in this bridal business, they've seen it happen and are here to equip you with resources & options to help navigate what to do if your bridal shop closes unexpectedly leaving you in a bind without a wedding dress.

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Welcome back, everyone! This week, special guests, Sara + Rod Burgos of Anonymo Studios, join Mel & Malea to discuss the balance between their work & relationship as a married business duo and share the lessons they've learned along the way in growing a successful business and supportive marriage. This is the episode for all dreamers & visionaries who are not only navigating marriage but also a blooming business. Enjoy! 

Connect with Anonymo Studios at https://anonymo.studio/ or on Instagram  @anonymo.studios 

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

This week, Mel + Malea are wrapping up the "Where to Begin" series with one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning: finding your  wedding dress. The bridal business has been their wheelhouse for over 13 years, so Mel + Malea have got you covered when it comes to finding inspiration, researching boutiques, and deciding how many you should shop at. They'll also dive into establishing and sticking to your budget, bringing the best "I Do" crew along, and setting boundaries, + a few "yeah..nooo's" to follow. We want your shopping experience to be the BEST it can be - tune in now for all of their top tips and insights on where to begin in your dress shopping journey!

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Join Mel + Malea this week for an exciting episode on where to begin when writing your wedding vows with Tanya Pushkine, The Vow Whisperer! Through her experience coaching countless couples through the vow-writing process, Tanya has a wealth of expertise to share to help couples prepare early, ease their nerves and deliver memorable vows with confidence. Tune in now for all the practical advice and tricks to writing vows that WOW!

 Connect with Tanya at https://thevowwhisperer.com/ or on Instagram at @thevowwhisperer!

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Welcome to White Dress Optional! Meg Payne, owner & creative director behind Makeup in the 702, sits down with Mel + Malea to help you navigate where to being when hiring a makeup artist for your wedding. Having collaborated with Meg and her team of talented makeup artists on numerous occasions, we knew she'd be the perfect person to share her expertise on this topic! Tune in as Mel, Malea, and Meg break down the basics of finding the perfect glam team for your special day!

 Connect with Meg at https://www.lasvegaswedding-makeup.com/ or on Instagram at @makeupinthe702!

Disclaimer: After recording this episode, we discovered some unexpected microphone issues. Our editing team worked incredibly hard balance the audios & ensure all the valuable content in this episode was preserved. We apologize in advance for any discrepancies and hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for your understanding & continued support! 

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Alyssa Keith with Wedgewood Weddings joins us this week to walk through where to begin when finding the perfect wedding venue. Mel, Malea, & Alyssa answer big questions and cover topics like: 

• When to book a venue & what does that mean for your wedding date?
• What are the best resources for researching venues?
• How to tell if a venue is the right fit for your dream wedding?
• What is the benefit of having a day-of coordinator?
• All-inclusive venues & bringing in your own vendors
• Tipping! Who do you tip & how much?

Tune in to our wonderful conversation with Alyssa & learn all about where to begin when finding your dream wedding venue!

Connect with Wedgewood Weddings at https://www.wedgewoodweddings.com/venues or on Instagram @wedgewoodweddings!

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

In this week's episode of White Dress Optional, Mel and Malea are joined by Matt Schenk of M Place Productions to kick off our 'Where to Begin' series. This episode is all about navigating the task of hiring the wedding photographer that is right for you. Tune in as Mel, Malea, and Matt share their insights on finding a photographer who aligns with your vision, discuss budgeting for the best work, and reveal professional advice for selecting the BEST wedding photographer!

Connect with Matt at https://www.mplaceproductions.com/home/ or on Instagram at @mplacepro! 

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!

Welcome back to White Dress Optional! This week, Mel + Malea sit down with licensed professional counselor, Peter Tumolo, to discuss the benefits of marriage counseling both before and after the wedding, uncover practical approaches for effective communication, and tools that can help keep your connection strong for a love that withstands the test of time. Whether you're a bride-to-be or a couple seeking guidance, this episode is a must-listen for setting a strong foundation before marriage and maintaining a healthy partnership afterwards - tune in now!

Connect with Peter at https://www.growthcounselingaz.com/

Thank you for tuning into ‘White Dress Optional’, a wedding podcast by Brilliant Bridal! Join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartwarming stories that celebrate love in all its forms. Connect with us on Instagram or TikTok. Email us at [email protected].

If you are in one of our markets and searching for your dream dress, we'd be thrilled to accompany you on your bridal journey. Visit https://www.brilliantbridal.com/appointments & schedule an appointment to shop at one of our boutiques today!

Check out additional resources here!