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

So you’ve booked in your wedding vendors. 
Now what?

We want to go in with the best of intentions. 
We want to work seamlessly with them, have fun doing it and end up with a brilliant result, all while being as efficient as possible. Cause you're still working, right?

This podcast episode is a guidebook for you, about how to get the best out of your wedding vendors for sure,  but while motivating them, and empowering them to give their very best.

You'll learn the 5 main touchpoints, and all about your communication with your supplier team, knowing your budget, understanding the fine print, your timelines and cutoff dates, and finally, how to get them excited, how to make them want to extend themselves over and above what they need to do to make your wedding something truly spectacular.

Resources Mentioned:

Ep70: How To Book The Best Wedding Vendors For Your Style, Budget, and Personalities

Ep40: Wedding Vendor Meals Explained; How & When To Fuel Your Dream Team

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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 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.

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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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It’s not always the things that you drop heaps of your budget on that will stick in your memory or make your wedding day special.

Sometimes it’s just giving yourself the time and opportunity for things to unfold that will give you the most authentic and wonderful moments and memories of your day.

So if you’re sick of dropping cash every second week towards a new trend just to make your wedding extra fun, unique or the most talked about wedding in your family or group of friends, why don’t you have a listen to these 9 trending wedding tweaks (rather than total and expensive overhauls) because most of them don’t cost a cent and yet are golden opportunities to have a more connected and enjoyable time. 

And make sure you stay listening until number 9, because I think that might be the very best trending tweak of all time. 

Resources: 

Ep11: How to choose the perfect wedding cake for the season, your guests and your budget with Lyons Den Cakes

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.*

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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! 🙋

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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.

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

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
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There are now Unbridely Podcast listeners in over 100 countries and territories all around the world. But you’re not staying still for a moment, are you? Many engaged couples are opting to go overseas and enjoy a destination wedding somewhere new and exciting. 

SO this week I’ve sought the help of celebrants and officiants from New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, England and the United States of America I’m sharing with you what the legal requirements are for marriage in these countries. 

I hope it helps you with your overseas wedding planning! 

RESOURCES

New Zealand marriage requirements with thanks to Jade Whaley Celebrant: Timaru + South Canterbury with more info HERE. 

Canadian (provincial) marriage requirements with thanks to Cheryl Pedley Celebrant with more info here: Ontario     British Columbia     Alberta

 Irish marriage requirements with thanks to Romy McAuley Solemniser-Celebrant Ireland more info HERE. 

English marriage requirements with thanks to Claire Dunford - Celebrant with more info HERE.

Northern American marriage requirements with thanks to Marie Gismondi at the Church of Ancient Ways - Long Island Wedding Officiants more info HERE

And Australian marriage requirements HERE 

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.*

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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 

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.

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

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
hello@unbridely.com

Picture this, the week leading up to your big day, the weather forecast goes from a slight chance of rain to an 80% chance. Sure, you might have a plan B, but that's why it's a plan B, right? 

A rainy wedding day can sometimes be just a blip in your plans or cause a full-scale meltdown. It’s all about your perspective and how organised you can be.

So today, I'm going to break down: 

1. what you can do to prepare for unexpected weather during the wedding planning process, and then,
2. what you can do the week prior to your wedding, and then finally, 
3. what you can do on the day of to make sure you still have a wonderful wedding day, no matter the weather. 

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.*

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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.

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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.

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

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
hello@unbridely.com

Whether you’re a ‘sit by the pool all day with cocktails’ or a ‘ride through rural rice fields on a scooter’ kind of couple, chances are you’re one of the 75% of people who will go on a honeymoon after your wedding. 

There are endless options available to you, some at astronomical price points, so how do you narrow down your destination and accommodation and even more crucially, should you go on your honeymoon straight after your wedding or wait a while?

Today I’m going to share with you:

• practical advice about how to work through your wants and needs because you need to narrow those down first, 
• how to save for your honeymoon,
• some reliable honeymoon booking options, and
• the 6 dos and don’ts of Your Affordable And Most Memorable Honeymoon

Resources: 

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/beach-party License code: EIYQ4C2IRASCMNBF

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

Nerd Wallet: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/how-to-book-your-honeymoon-with-points-and-miles

The Knot: https://www.theknot.com/content/how-to-honeymoon-using-credit-card-points

Brides.com: https://www.brides.com/story/tell-hotel-about-honeymoon-etiquette

Zola Honeymoon & Cash registry: https://zola.pxf.io/hr-unbridely

Gravy registry: https://www.givewithgravy.com/

Booking.com: Booking.com

Vacationers in general are happier than non-vacationers, but Most are not Happier After a Holiday

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.*

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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! 🙋

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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.

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

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
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When a bridesmaid says ‘yes’ to a bride, they must communicate clearly and early about expectations for commitment, assigned responsibilities and especially the costs. 

But it’s also essential for the bride to be aware of what she’s really asking of her family and friends when she excitedly proposes to them to be in her wedding party in the first place. 

The sentiment of friendship, closeness and fun that a bride may anticipate might not be reflected in real life and at the extremes, I’ve heard of many friendships and family relationships that have ended up destroyed beyond repair when the fairytale doesn’t match what happens when money, responsibilities, time constraints and close relationships all mix into one high-pressure and emotional life-altering event. 

The stakes are high, people.

 So this week, I’m going to delve deep into:

• The traditional role of bridesmaids and how they've changed,
• Some examples of the costs you can expect as a bridesmaid,
• What’s reasonable as far as expectations of a bridesmaid and how to communicate that, and
• My top tips for the bride and the bridesmaids they choose.

RESOURCES

Mama Mia: https://www.mamamia.com.au/average-cost-of-being-a-bridesmaid/

 CBC.ca: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/costofliving/bridesmaid-costs-1.6870502

 The Knot: https://www.theknot.com/content/what-bridesmaids-pay-for

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.*

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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.

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

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
hello@unbridely.com

Have you ever asked yourself why you want to get married (with the subtext being, if nothing really changes anyway)?

In 2019 according to the Pew Research centre:

“The decision to get married is a personal one, but for most married adults, love and companionship trump other considerations such as such as the desire to have children someday, convenience or finances.”

But there are some other legal aspects to consider too, including in Australia: that marriage revokes a will unless it was created ‘in contemplation of marriage’, marriage spouses automatically become each other's next of kin, income tax changes, and there could be changes in future property settlements, survivor benefits, health insurance payments and claims, custody of children, maintenance payments and even inheritance.

But you want to know, when you wake up the day after your wedding, what happens then?

Dating and Relationship coach, Beck Thompson, from The Relationship Circle is going to teach you:

• The changes couples experience once they get married
• Why you need to work out and talk about your (sometimes) unconscious expectations
• How to start the discussion about traditional or gender roles and responsibilities, and
• Understanding the significance of changing your last name after you get married.

Resources Mentioned:

The Relationship Circle: https://www.therelationshipcircle.com/

The Relationship Circle Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2220575

The Relationship Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_relationship_circle/

The Pew Research Centre: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/11/06/why-people-get-married-or-move-in-with-a-partner/

Marriage and your will: https://tetlowlegal.com.au/marriage-changes/

What changes when we marry: https://www.celebrants.org.au/information/everyone/types-of-ceremonies/marriage-ceremonies/what-changes-when-we-marry

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.*

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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.

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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.

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

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
hello@unbridely.com

Given that I believe 99% of couples want these four things, this is what I'd like to get down to the crux of in this episode: 

• feeling calm, 
• feeling prepared, 
• being present, and 
• being receptive.

Calm, means an internal knowing that everything is going as it should. 

Being prepared means that you’ve designed a ceremony that fits you and your fiancé, rather than having something pushed upon you. Being able to assert yourself ahead of time, I think is absolutely crucial. 

Being present in your ceremony, emotionally and also in the way that you are reacting to things. So really seeing, hearing all the senses, touching, feeling, smelling, all of those things, drinking it all in. 

And receptive, as in being able to reciprocate and interact with your fiancé and your guests. 

So in this episode, I'm gonna go through lots of little checkpoints.

Some of them will really stick with you and you'll go, oh God, write that down. And some other things you might go, "I don’t even care if it's gonna happen or not". 

This is a bit of a workshop episode for your wedding ceremony. 

I hope is super valuable for you.

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.*

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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! 🙋

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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.

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

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
hello@unbridely.com

I’m pretty sure I’ve shared my very own DIY wedding flower disaster story with you before on the podcast.

But as the lessons are both timeless, relevant and in hindsight, pretty funny too, it bears repeating especially in the context of interviewing Liza from Fifty Flowers in the United States.  

Liza is a trailblazing entrepreneur, a hot yoga enthusiast and the owner-operator of one of the biggest, most education-supported, customer-centric and innovative farm-to-arms DIY wedding flower companies in the world.

Today Liza is going to teach you:

• her 8 best tips for budget-conscious couples looking to create stunning floral arrangements on their own,
• the 3 different levels of involvement you can choose to have with your DIY wedding flowers, and
• the new wedding trends and shifts she’s seeing for this year including the increased use of AI.

Plus she will share what she considers the biggest misconceptions and mistakes people make with DIY wedding flowers and how you can overcome them.

RESOURCES

Fifty Flowers website: https://fiftyflowers.com/

Fifty Flowers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiftyflowers/

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.*

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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.

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

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
hello@unbridely.com

You want ease. 

You want to be surrounded by problem solvers. 

You want to have their technical expertise and people with great energy who will not only do their job, but help you to get excited too. 

You want to choose the right wedding vendor team the first time around because it’s also super uncomfortable to have to let a vendor go, and because of contracts, potentially costly as well. 

So to kick off this year, I'm going to teach you how to research, find, and book the best wedding vendors that align with your style, budget, and personality. 

Resources Mentioned:

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

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.*

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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.

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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.

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

Email the Unbridely Podcast:
hello@unbridely.com