Every Day I'm Bustlin': A Wedding Planning Podcast

Planning a wedding is expensive – that is no secret. No matter what your budget is, this is *likely* the most expensive event you’ve ever hosted. Plus you are often buying items that end up in the trash (there are stats to prove it!) 

Today we are sitting down with Lauren Bercier, CEO and Co-Founder of Something Borrowed Blooms. She is going to tell you how to have a more sustainable wedding on a budget by RENTING. Yes, renting! Listen in to hear how renting will save you so much money as you plan your wedding.  

In this episode you’ll hear: 

• The specific areas of your wedding you can consider renting (instead of buying!) 
• Where you should focus on florals MOST to make the biggest impact in your venue 
• The difference between real flowers and silk ones 
• Ways you can repurpose your florals post-wedding 

Links to all the things mentioned: 

• Something Borrowed Blooms
• Something Borrowed Blooms on Instagram
• SBBlooms Insiders
• LoveStream
• Verstolo
• Rowely

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Planning a wedding can be as simple as grabbing your other half and saying “I do” at the courthouse OR as elaborate as planning a celeb-studded affair at an exclusive resort. Does your wedding fall somewhere in between? Most of our dream weddings do! 

The key to any successful wedding is making it personal and unique. We are sitting down with Kristin of Kristin Banta Events to chat about ways you can make YOUR wedding stand out. 

Kristin was named the 2023 Event Designer of the Year at the International Gala Awards. Kristin Banta Events has been an innovator for over 20 years, setting the standard for high-end events of all kinds. Her incredible team of specialists plan, design, and produce events around the globe for clients who share a passion for the dramatically different. 

If you are looking for ways to make your special day unique, listen in! 

In this episode you’ll hear: 

• Why asking questions beyond the surface will help bring uniqueness to your event 
• Take inspiration + make it your own (you don’t have to copy-paste what you see!) 
• Tips for making your guest experience something remarkable + memorable 

Links to all the things mentioned: 

• Kristin Banta Events
• Kristin Banta on Instagram 

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Let’s talk about celebrity weddings today! We are thrilled to have Yifat Oren join us for this conversation. She is the founder of Oren Co which is one of the world’s leading luxury experience firms.

2023 has seen some pretty incredible celebrity weddings already, and she is going to give us the scoop on the trends she sees – from food + beverage to fashion to guest lists. If you are a bride looking at celebrity weddings for inspiration, we hope this conversation brings inspiration and some clarity to the things you are considering adopting for your own wedding. 

Highly regarded as one of the luxury industry’s top tastemakers, she is known for setting trends that are adopted as the standard for years to come. She has garnered widespread attention from the media, industry experts, and high-profile clients for her exquisite taste and executing masterfully produced, singular events around the world. Some notable clients include Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore, Anne Hathaway, Natalie Portman, Cameron Diaz, Maria Sharapova and Jon Hamm. 

In this episode you’ll hear: 

• Which celebrity trends are trickling into mainstream weddings 
• New trends hitting the food + beverage industry within wedding planning 
• How celebrity wedding fashion is affecting fashion trends in 2023 (and beyond!) 
• Yifat’s best tips and tricks if you want to plan your wedding like a celebrity 

Links to all the things mentioned: 

• Oren Co.
• Oren Co. on Instagram

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You found the perfect partner, and now you need to find the perfect dress! In today’s world, there are so many ways you can shop wedding dresses – from online retailers to bridal salons, it is possible to find “the one.” But there are many pieces to consider before ever stepping foot into a bridal salon or clicking purchase online. 

Today, we are sitting down with Manon Martin, a New York City-based entrepreneur and French expat who has spent a decade working in fashion between Paris and New York. Within the bridal market, she noticed a gap when it came to the restrictiveness of the consumer shopping experience. So, she created a unique bridal experience using 3D fitting technology to cut out all the wedding dress shopping stereotypes. Her platform eases the bridal shopping experience with a digital dress builder with custom-fitted dresses from an online 3D body scanner, delivering the final product within 8 weeks with no additional fittings or alterations needed.

She has a wealth of wisdom and experience when it comes to wedding dress shopping. We know you will learn a thing or two through this conversation! 

In this episode you’ll hear: 

• Things you should think about when it comes to the timeline for your dress 
• Ways you can cut back on the hidden expenses of buying a wedding dress 
• Tips for visiting a bridal salon to ensure you get the dress of your dreams

Links to all the things mentioned: 

• Les Aimants https://les-aimants.com/
• Les Aimants on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lesaimantsbridal/?hl=en 
  

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 You’ve locked in your venue, created a guest list and hired a photographer. Now it’s time to start planning what your wedding will look like! And while Pinterest and social media are certainly great places to start, its also critical to stay on budget.

Today we are joined by Lauren Grech of LLG Events to chat about how to make your wedding feel lux, even if your budget is not. Named one of the top event professionals of her age, Lauren started LLG Events, a premier event planning and design firm based in NYC, which quickly expanded to executing international weddings for high-profile and high-net worth couples all over the world. Working in incredible destinations, Lauren quickly gained a reputation for her out-of-the-box event designs, flawless execution and her international network. Tune in as we dive into how to make your wedding look and feel lux! 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Making your wedding look lux (even if your budget is not!)
• How to enhance your guest experience
• Upcoming wedding trends + where to find inspiration 

Links to all the things mentioned:

• LLG Events
• LLG Events on Instagram

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There are one million steps to planning a wedding! Okay, maybe not that many, but it can sure feel like it! And with that many moving parts, it is easy to forget something. But today, we are here to make sure that doesn’t happen. We will be sharing things people in your shoes have forgotten, as well as tips and tricks we as planners make sure to do so our clients don’t forget anything – both during planning and for wedding day itself!

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Advice on remembering those easy-to-forget day of details
• Planning for your wedding day timeline
• The most important items to remember for your big day!

Links to all the things mentioned:

• LoveStream

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When it comes to wedding planning, planning your honeymoon is usually pretty high up on the list! From choosing your destination to planning the itinerary, there are a lot of things to consider before you plan your first vacation together as a married couple.

Today we are joined by travel planner Arleigh Ogilvie to chat about her top tips for planning your honeymoon.

Following graduation from Boston University, Arleigh moved to Australia where she lived for a year in Sydney and traveled throughout the South Pacific. When she returned home, she shifted from a career in restaurants to the travel industry. She developed experience in both the luxury and budget travel sectors before the pandemic which left Arleigh unemployed. She made lemonade from lemons, pursuing her lifelong dream of launching her own business as a travel advisor in 2021. Since then, she joined the Major Traveler team and was named a Conde Nast Top Travel Specialist. Tune in as we hear all of her best tips and advice for planning your honeymoon!

In this episode you’ll hear:

•   How to pick a honeymoon destination

•   Tips for booking the best flights, accommodations and itinerary

•   Traveling advice + perks of working with a travel advisor

Links to all the things mentioned:

•  Arleigh Ogilvie Instagram

•  Arleigh O Travel Facebook

•  Email: arleigh@majortraveler.com

•  Website: Major Traveler | Arleigh Ogilvie

•  Hopper

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Planning a wedding involves more than just the two of you. Your families will be a big part of planning – from budgeting to choosing dates, picking vendors and deciding on the timeline, your family will often have an opinion on parts of planning your wedding. So how do you deal with their input? What if you have a unique family situation? Most importantly, how do you limit (or at least deal) with family drama amid planning your wedding?

Today we are joined by Kristin Winchester to discuss just that. Kristin Winchester is a licensed therapist, boundaries expert, speaker, and founder of Her Therapy Space, a mental health & wellness brand based in Washington, DC. She teaches overwhelmed women how to prioritize their wellbeing and set healthy boundaries in their relationships so they can live more freely and fully as their authentic selves. With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, Kristin has helped hundreds of people shift their ways of thinking to live a life they once didn’t think was a possibility. Tune in as we discuss how to navigate family relationships while wedding planning!

In this episode you’ll hear:

•   How to have open conversations

•   Setting healthy boundaries with family members

•   Navigating differing opinions

•   Having a drama free big day!

Links to all the things mentioned:

•   Kristin Winchester Website

•   Kristin Winchester Instagram

•   Her Therapy Shop

•   Ep 151: Keep Wedding Planning Fun

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Wedding planning can be a wee bit stressful. After all, the experts say it can take anywhere from 300-400 hours to plan your wedding. But when it comes down to it, you want to make sure both you and your significant other enjoy the process and have fun together planning this special day. Tune is as we share some amazing advice from our listeners, as well as some tips and expectations when it comes to planning your wedding!

In this episode you’ll hear:

•   Making wedding planning fun

•   How to make sure wedding planning doesn’t take over your life

•   Creating healthy boundaries when wedding planning

Links to all the things mentioned:

•   Every Day I’m Bustlin’ Ep 116: Wedding Regrets and Must Haves

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Intimate weddings have been gaining popularity since the onset of the pandemic. While at first they were planned out of necessity, today couples are choosing intimate weddings for many reasons. 

Today, we are joined by Diana Romo of Diana Romo Weddings to chat all things intimate weddings… and why those don’t necessarily mean lower budget. Diana fell in love with the industry in 2010 when she became a weddings & romance coordinator at a top resort in Riviera Maya. She instantly realized this is what she was put here to do. She loves helping clients create spectacular events and eliminating all the stress that can often come with it. It’s her passion to execute events flawlessly and effortlessly so it remains a one-in-a-million memory in the hearts and minds of her clients, forever. She has planned and coordinated more than 100 weddings & events, with guest counts ranging from 2 to 320.

Join us as we talk all things small intimate weddings! From budget, to destination weddings, to tips for guest experience, pros and cons – and more!

In this episode you’ll hear:

•   Unique ideas for an intimate wedding

•   Tips for guest experience

•   Perks of a smaller guest count

Links to all the things mentioned:

•   Diana Romo Website

•   Diana Romo Instagram

•   Ep 144: Destination Wedding Trends 2023 with Sistered State

•   Ep 122: Why Destination Weddings are More Fun with Mountain Weddings

•   Ep 135: Personalizing Your Wedding with Green Wedding Shoes

•   Ep 143: Wedding Trends to Consider in 2023 with Emily Burton Designs

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Tradition might say that the bride’s hometown dictates the wedding location, but today that simply isn’t the case. Choosing your wedding location is the first big wedding decision you make so there are a lot of thoughts (and opinions!) that will go into this.  

According to Zola, 45% of couples choose a location that is not local to where they live currently. This could be a hometown, a place that means a lot to you or a fun destination. Today we are going to give you all the tips on choosing a wedding location that is out-of-state! From guest experience to how to choose a venue, join us as we answer all the questions surrounding planning an out of state wedding.

In this episode you’ll hear:

•   Tips for planning an out of state wedding

•   How to choose the right venue out of state

•   Ideas for the best guest experience

Links to all the things mentioned:

•   LoveStream

•   Ep 144: Destination Wedding Trends in 2023 & Beyond

•   Ep 119: Destination Weddings with RIU Hotels and Resorts

•   Ep 122: Why Destination Weddings Are More Fun with Mountain Weddings

•   Ep 59: Venue Tours

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You spend hours planning the look and feel of your wedding flowers but what happens to them after the wedding? A new trend we are loving is turning your bouquet into a resin keepsake – from a wine stopper to a serving tray.

Today we are joined by Judi Gevara, the founder of Bloomsake, a Houston-based flower preservation company that offers unique keepsakes for occasions such as weddings, funerals, graduations and more. Judi first started in the wedding industry, managing a local bridal boutique. She loved being able to be a part of the bride's big day and she began hearing a similar request: how could they preserve their bouquets after their wedding? So she began experimenting with the idea of casting them in resin and tried it out on her friend’s bouquets. The news of her service quickly gained popularity, and when COVID-19 hit, Judi decided to turn her side business into her full-time job. Tune in as we learn about how to save the flowers from our most special days!

In this episode you’ll hear:

•   Ideas for preserving your wedding bouquet

•   How the resin preservation process works

•   Why to save your flowers!

Links to all the things mentioned:

•   Bloomsake Website

•   Bloomsake Instagram

•   Bloomsake Tik Tok

•   Bloomsake Facebook

•   Bloomsake Pinterest

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Finding your wedding venue truly makes you feel like you’ve started planning. After all, it dictates so much of your wedding – from guest list to budget, style to date. But checking that off the list doesn’t always feel easy.

Today, we are chatting all things wedding venues – from how to find them to what to look for in your contract with our new third host, Ashley Hall!

In this episode you’ll hear: 

•   How to narrow down your favorite venues

•   Top questions to ask while touring a venue

•   Things to look for in a wedding venue

Links to all the things mentioned: 

•   Ep 123: How to Decipher Your Wedding Vendor Contracts

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Wedding toasts. You either love them or hate them. With a little bit of planning though, wedding toasts can truly be the highlight of the evening – serving as both a sentimental and funny moment on a special evening. Today we are joined by comedian Beth Sherman who is going to give us all the insider tips on how to create the best wedding toast.

Beth is an Emmy award-winning comedy writer with credits that include the Late Show, Ellen, and the Academy Awards. She's also the founder of Authentically Funny Speeches, where she's ghostwritten and added comedy to more than 300 wedding speeches. If you are giving a toast in the near future, or if you want tips on how to make sure the toasts at your wedding go smoothly, look no further!

In this episode you’ll hear:

•   The 6 Essential Parts of a Wedding Speech

•   Tips on executing the toast

•   Current Wedding Toast trends

Links to all the things mentioned:

•   EDIB Episode “What Makes A Great Toast”

•   Beth’s Website

•   Beth’s YouTube

•   Beth’s Instagram

•   Beth’s Pinterest

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Religion, sex, parenting & finances. Just a few of the sometimes tough topics to tackle before exchanging vows. After all, you want to be on the same page on these important topics before committing to forever. Today we are joined by Elizabeth Earnshaw, co-founder of OURS to discuss all of these and more.

Over the last decade, Elizabeth has become one of the most trusted relationship teachers. She is a renowned Gottman therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, owns A Better Life Therapy in Pennsylvania & New Jersey and is an influential Instagram therapist who has helped transform countless relationships. In addition, she is a co-founder of OURS, where she works to make couples counseling mainstream and accessible. Her debut book, I Want This To Work, is a trustworthy, inclusive guide to navigating the most challenging relationship issues we face – conflict, healing and connection. Join us as we tackle these topics with Elizabeth so you can feel confident and equipped in your relationship!

In this episode you’ll hear:

•   What relationship health looks like

•   When to consider counseling

•   How to have evolving conversations

Links to all the things mentioned:

•   Elizabeth’s Instagram

•   Elizabeth’s Website

•   OUR’s Instagram

•   OUR’s website

•   Elizabeth’s Book: I Want This to Work

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Over here at BUSTLD, there is nothing we love more than weddings. And travel is a close second. So, combine those two together, and we think you are making magic! Which is why we are thrilled to be chatting about destination wedding trends today with Sarah Wintersteen of Sistered States. As the owner of Sistered States, Sarah has over 7 years of experience producing weddings and events in the Dallas area and beyond. Now, Sistered States is a luxury event company that serves clients all over the world. Sistered States has executed weddings in Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, and beyond, with an ever-growing list of destinations. If you’re curious about all things destination weddings, look no further!

In this episode you’ll hear: 

•   Tips for planning a destination wedding

•   2023 destination wedding trends

•   Unique ideas for making your wedding intimate & special

Links to all the things mentioned: 

•   Ep 119: Destination Weddings with RIU Hotels and Resorts

•   Ep 122: Why Destination Weddings Are More Fun With Mountain Weddings

•   Sistered States Website

•   Sistered States Instagram

•   Sistered States Tik Tok

•   Sistered States Facebook

•   Sistered States Pinterest

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It’s 2023, and while we are all about new year’s resolutions what we really get excited about is the new trends we will see this year in weddings! From midday weddings to statement aisles, 2023 weddings are going to be all about the party. And we are here for it! Today we are joined by Emily Burton to chat about all things wedding trends.

Emily Burton Designs was founded by Owner and Lead Designer Emily Burton, an internationally-recognized wedding planner, event designer, producer, and prop stylist. Emily’s aspirational, luxe designs have attracted the attention of clients nationwide, and she loves nothing more than executing a client’s unique vision flawlessly and exceeding their expectations. Today, we will dive in to all the trends you can expect to see in 2023!

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Top 2023 Wedding Trends
• Advice on making your ceremony & reception unique to you as a couple
• Wedding trends that are going out of style

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Ep 139 - Wedding Stationary with CECI NEW YORK
• Ep 131 The Impact of Wedding Floral Design with Bron Hansboro
• Emily Burton Designs Website
• Emily on Facebook
• Emily on Instagram
• Emily on Pinterest
• Emily on Twitter
• Emily on TikTok

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It’s engagement season which means there are a lot of sparkly new rings on fingers! After saying “yes!” it’s time to start planning. With wedding planning, comes an endless amount of decisions. Spring or winter? Indoors or outdoors? DJ or band? One dress or two? We are thrilled to have TikTok wedding influencer, Taelor Pawnell… better known as Stylish Sista on the show with us today to give us all the best wedding planning advice. From how to start planning, budgeting, unique ideas, favors, first looks and more – this episode contains everything you need to know as a newly engaged couple to start planning your dream wedding!

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The best advice for planning your own wedding
• Wedding budget tips for newly engaged couples
• Unique & personal ideas to make your wedding day special!

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Taelor on Tiktok
• Taelor on Instagram
• Taelor’s Etsy Shop
• Taelor’s Sticker Escort Wall
• Every Day I’m Bustlin’ episode “Wedding Regrets & Must-Haves”
• Every Day I’m Bustlin’ episode “Weekday weddings”
• LoveStream

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With 2023 on the horizon, we are so excited for all the new weddings and engagements. Before we say goodbye to 2022, we wanted to look back on some of the best moments from this year! From some of the best tips and tricks of wedding planning, to specialized advice from our many guest speakers, this is a great place to start if you’re newly engaged or in the midst of planning a wedding.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Top must know tips before planning a wedding
• A compilation of curated advice from our special guests
• Highlights from our 2022 show

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Ep 140 – Say “I do” to Your Wedding Rings with Ringed’s Allison Ullmer
• Ep 137 – How to Divvy Up Your Wedding Budget
• Ep 123 – How to Decipher Your Wedding Vendor Contracts
• Ep 129 – The Ins and Outs of a Weekday Wedding with Michelle Leo Events
• Ep 133 – Planning a Courthouse Wedding with Zoe Larkin Photography
• Ep 122 – Why Destination Weddings are More Fun with Mountain Weddings
• Ep 135 – Personalizing Your Wedding with Green Wedding Shoes
• Ep 131 – The Impact of Wedding Floral Design with Bron Hansboro
• Ep 139 – Wedding Stationary with CECI NEW YORK
• Ep 124 – The Ins and Outs of the Wedding Dress Code with Baltic Born
• Ep 126 – How to Have a Loved One Officiate Your Wedding with Alisa Tongg
• Ep 128 – Planning Your Wedding Day Timeline

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From the engagement ring to your wedding bands, choosing your wedding rings come with a lot of pressure. After all, the ring on your finger is the most obvious symbol of your marriage. With engagement season just around the corner, what better time to chat about all things wedding rings – from choosing (or making!) one, to how to propose with one.

Today we are joined by Allison Ullmer the founder of RINGED to talk about all things engagement and wedding rings. Allison is a 20+-year jeweler, devoted fine artist, and experienced metalsmithing professor, who believes everyone should have access to amazing, personal jewelry design. Allison has created her business around two convictions: She

loudly and exuberantly celebrates all love and all bodies and that neither jewelry nor style have a gender. She believes that wedding rings are more than objects; they are a sign of a long and happy marriage filled with meaningful experiences.

In this episode you’ll hear:

•   The history of wedding rings
•   How to find the right ring for your partner
•   The process of creating a custom ring

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Ringed.com
• Ringed on Instagram
• Ringed on Pinterest
• Ep 49 “The Perfect Ring”
• New York Times Article

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