bridesmaids

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.

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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

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Joey Montagna and Abbey Holmes unpack the last few days of the AFL draft, and what it means for each club, and preview the AFLW prelim finals! 

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Guess what? It's not just your partner you're going to propose to, but your wedding party too! Get ready to have an insightful conversation with Trisha Mack, the genius behind Boyfriend Baskets, and host Kathy Piech-Lukas, wedding planner with Your Dream Day, about the growing trend of 'proposing' to your wedding party. Discover how personalized gifts and boxes can help you ask your friends to be part of your big day in the most memorable way. There's also a financial element to being in a wedding party, so think about your friends' and family members' current life situations before popping the question. From surprise deliveries, small gatherings, and special messages, we've got you covered on unique ways to make the proposal special.

As we move on, Trisha opens up about her invaluable experience in crafting bespoke gifts for weddings and how she helps couples make their proposals unforgettable. We walk you through the process she employs to customize baskets and the exciting range of gifts she offers. Wondering where to find her? She's on Etsy! And before we wrap things up, Trisha has some priceless advice for those planning a proposal. Don't miss out on future episodes of Your Dream Day Podcast for more amazing wedding planning tips and tricks. Tune in on yourdreamday.com or your preferred podcast platform.

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In this PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE (1985) bonus episode, Heather and Rian workshop the "Rian Test" and also discuss a PhD in Fatness and Media; our grandmother having no messages from the dead for us; and widow drag with a CamelBak full of pinot grigio.  We'll be back with new episodes in October. 

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Welcome to the Calling All Brides Podcast. Hosts Joe Cirillo & Michael Joye have a combined 50 years of wedding experience and touch on a variety of topics to help brides plan their big day while telling funny stories from weddings they have attended.  Joe began his career in the wedding business by owning a wedding rental business and still operates one of the most requested DJ and videography companies in South Carolina.  Michael has been a wedding DJ for over 30 years and performed at thousands of weddings.  

Check out new episodes each Tuesday.  

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From her roles in a semi-autobiographical sitcom in 1996 (Life's Work) to The Parent Trap to Abbott Elementary, Lisa Ann Walter has played a lot of different kinds of strong, brassy women. And even though standards of beauty and acceptance in Hollywood are always changing, those winds haven't always blown in her favor. But what makes an icon iconic is her unwavering commitment to being her own unmistakable self.

After talking with Lisa, Jordan has one quick thing about Fast X (and especially Jason Momoa).

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Love is in the air! Join us as we delve into our top 5 romantic comedy movies. For this special "love' episode, Neil and Iain's better half's also give them their top 5 lists. We also have the continuation of the guess the movie quiz. So relax, and get all warm and cuddly with us.

Remember that time you made your friends fight demons for you? Or the times you accidentally meditated or did magic? Did you know you're being mind controlled by cats? Check out this episode to find out what things you may be doing on a daily basis that relate to magic, paganism, or the cat people the CIA doesn't want you to know about. 

Also, there might be sound quality issues... not sure what was going on, but I assure you if this is the first episode you're listening to, it's not the norm.

Why did it take until 1998 for Cosmopolitan to use the term "bachelorette party?" Because the raucous pre-wedding shindigs haven't been around very long, since bachelor parties were for grooms and showers were for brides. Cristen and Caroline explore the social and sexual symbolism of the rise of the bachelorette party in this classic episode.

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 Ashley Young, co-founder of Bridal Babes, shares her journey from being a teenager who loved watching shows like Say Yes to the Dress and Platinum Weddings to managing a super growing company that caters to curvy women of color. She also shares some actionable tips on leveraging community and social media, particularly TikTok, to grow your business. >>Watch HERE<<

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We're celebrating our First Birthday with the one and only Paul Feig, writer/director/producer behind stuff like FREAKS AND GEEKS, BRIDESMAIDS, SPY, THE HEAT, A SIMPLE FAVOR, and lots more stuff. Starting off with his deep identification with the singularly obsessed Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) in CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, Paul shares stories of his childhood as a sci-fi loving movie nerd, his adulthood as a newly minted horror fan, and a bunch of stuff in between. 

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What were you doing a decade ago? We head back to 2011 this month. For us, it was a time of double digit anniversaries and kids starting school. As usual we give all the dirty details on what we remember first.

Then it's time to make some lists! Did you listen to Adele, Lady Gaga, or the Foo Fighters? Did they make our lists for music? Were you watching Parks and Rec or Modern Family? Were we? How about movies like Bridesmaids or anything starring Ryan Gosling? Did we fit them onto our prestigious lists? It's time to listen and find out. Head back 11 years with us now!

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In Steph & Laura’s catch up today, we find out what mortifying moment Laura had at work recently, and the even more mortifying moment Steph once had with her parents.

We also hear another D&M from someone who needs help figuring out what to do with the very sticky bridesmaid situation she’s found herself in, and we test out Laura to see how much of a people pleaser she really is.

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In this episode, co-hosts Kristina, Mike & Sharon talk about the careful consideration you should give to picking your perfect team… your wedding squad!

Tune into this episode to hear all the reasons why careful consideration should be given to who you choose as your wedding squad!

Listen in while Kristina, Mike & Sharon discuss proposing to your wedding party, narrowing down the list, being honest and clear about your expectations with the chosen few… and much more!

You want your wedding day to be worry and stress free! Kristina, Mike and Sharon share some tips in this episode to help you pick the people for your wedding squad that will help it go as smooth as possible.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND Setting expectations and having clear, honest discussions when asking your bridal party to be a part of your BIG day will help ensure a smooth planning process and wedding!

Tell us your bridal party proposal stories! Share your responses with us and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings 

While you’re there, make sure you follow us @theringtheblingandallthethings so you can see behind the scenes where me, Mike & Sharon will take you from engagement to your wedding day and beyond with The Ring, The Bling & All The Things

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#077 Apparently, having a destination Bachelorette get-away is a big thing now. It's a popular vacay that's usually a week long, involving the bridesmaids and the bride. How come? It seems like that is super expensive and totally unnecessary! And some brides will cut you out of the wedding if you don't attend the bachelorette! This week a chat a little bit about this, and as you can guess, it's not at the top of my favorite things to do list, lol!

A few off-strip hotel casinos are being demolished. Texas Station and Fiesta Henderson never reopened after the pandemic.  Wild Wild West Gambling Hall is also going away. Station Casinos is now building Durango Station in a different location. A huge holiday attraction is coming to the Las Vegas strip. Enchant will have 4 million lights on display at Resorts World. We have all the details. It's also sponsored by the Hallmark Channel. A new hotel casino has opened in northern Nevada. Legends Bay Casino is the first new casino in that area in over 20 years. Plus, tons of new shows have opened or are coming to Las Vegas. There's everything from Yacht Rock to your favorite comedians. Caesars Rewards is offering members free tickets to see "Weekends with Adele." Our Vegas tips include the benefits of an AirTag when travelling... and a new outdoor adventure attraction just a short drive away from Las Vegas.

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This weeks mini-episode recasting is on one of the boys' favourite comedy films and one of their favourite all star casts, 2011s 'Bridesmaids,' which also happens to be an Academy favourite. Which actresses do Angus and Will see instead hallucinating on a flight to Vegas and having explosive diarrhoea whilst trying on bridesmaids dresses? Listen to find out.

Did you go shopping for your wedding dress yet?  If you're in the process of going to find the dress of your dreams, this episode will hopefully help you to decide on whether you'd like to shop solo or with your bestie or all of your gang.   With great stories and tips from Kennedy, you're going to get the inside scoop on the pros and cons of shopping with your friends and family.
About today's co-host: Kennedy, better known as Gown Eyed Girl, is a bridal influencer in her native city, Los Angeles. She started Gown Eyed Girl as a way to spotlight the diversity of the bridal industry as well as up and coming indie designers. She spends her days creating fun content like "Wedding Dresses inspired by Abba Songs" or "Wedding Dresses She'd Wear in a Period Piece" and other videos breaking down celebrity weddings and bridal history. You can find Kennedy on instagram and Tik Tok as @GownEyedGirl.

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