I Do Not Know What I'm Doing
Recently engaged and have no idea where to start planning your wedding? Trying to figure out how to trim your guest list down to your venue's capacity? Or maybe, you're a bridesmaid who doesn't quite know what she's getting into? Shannen (show host) brings in guests to discuss questions we all have when planning or attending weddings but often don't know where to go for the answers! Don't worry, you're not the only one going through some sort of wedding chaos!
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July 14, 2020 • 24 mins
What does dress shopping look like in the...wait for it..."new normal?" Can you still get your dress in time if the pandemic put you on hold? What about alterations? What is my timeline looking like for that now, too? These are just a few of the questions Erin (owner of Eva's and Evermore Bridal) and I went through. She explained why brides don't need to panic or rush in this time of uncertainty and that the dress-shopping experien...
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March 23, 2020 • 27 mins
Due to the unfortunate circumstances of COVID-19, a lot of weddings have to be postponed or canceled. Couples are facing decisions and stress they never even thought was possible, and that's why we had to pull in a professional to give you a step-by-step guide on how to know if COVID-19 could affect your wedding and what to do.
I talked with my friend, Mandy, who had to make this decision herself. She shares how her and her fiance ...
I talked with my friend, Mandy, who had to make this decision herself. She shares how her and her fiance ...
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March 2, 2020 • 38 mins
I've never gotten married before, and I'm only planning on getting married once. That's the thought process most people have going into their big day. Since we have little to no experience with planning a wedding, word-of-mouth becomes a HUGE help. That's why I turned to my coworker, Dave, when it came to wedding DJs because *spoiler alert* - he is one. Dave talks about the process of researching, asking questions and booking your ...
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January 22, 2020 • 40 mins
You'll be making more appointments than you ever thought you would during the wedding planning process. Three of those appointments being: wedding dress shopping, bridesmaid dress shopping and suits or tuxes. I sat down with Erin, Owner of Eva's Bridal Center and Evermore Bridal, to discuss how you can be fully prepared for all of these important events!
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December 3, 2019 • 31 mins
The dress is probably one of the most (if not THE most) thought about thing regarding your wedding. We're almost "trained" to dream about that piece of the puzzle with shows like, "Say Yes to the Dress." Sometimes finding your dress won't be one of those teary-eyed moments or you'll go with something completely different than you originally thought you would.
In my conversation with Erin, Owner of Eva's and Evermore Bridal, she disc...
In my conversation with Erin, Owner of Eva's and Evermore Bridal, she disc...
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November 18, 2019 • 21 mins
Do they have a "Flowers for Dummies" book?! When it came to the start of wedding planning, I had no idea what kind of flowers I wanted and what kind of budget I was working with. Thankfully, I was lucky enough to find a florist who could talk me through EVERY little detail and really help me gauge what I wanted. So, I figured - she might be of some use to you, too!! Sarah Geboy, Owner of Avant Garden Florist in Delafield, WI, and I...
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October 7, 2019 • 17 mins
Kelly Anne is a staff writer at Forbes specializing in personal finance and recently wrote an article regarding wedding loans and whether or not they might be useful to some couples. When you start planning a wedding, you might feel like you have a good handle on things, but as Kelly Anne mentions, a lot of little details pop up and add to your budget. We got into the nitty gritty if a loan is worth diving into for your wedding or ...
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September 27, 2019 • 23 mins
The day of your wedding can be such a whirlwind, and you hardly ever know what's going on. That's why I wanted to snag Jessi just a few short weeks after she's gotten married, so she can remember all of the smallest things she was freaking out about on her wedding day. Hopefully, you can get some useful information and tips on how to react when drama arises or things just don't go as planned!
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September 5, 2019 • 32 mins
You scroll through Pinterest; you watch "Say Yes to the Dress;" you sketch your own ideas - your dress is one of the most thought-about parts of your wedding. Maybe you're totally indecisive or feel a little too much pressure to find "THEE" dress, well, this podcast's for you. I sat down with Shannon Marquardt of Amelishan Bridal to squeeze out as much advice on the wedding dress shopping process as I possibly could!
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August 23, 2019 • 12 mins
My fiance and I are off to Florida for a week, and the day we get back...we have our engagement photos. It's crazy how fast time is flying! But, because of that and because I'm so indecisive, I decided it was time we talk about wardrobes...for photo shoots. You know, you have nothing to wear, but you want to match him and look cute. I found a few articles that might just help, so let's do this!
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August 12, 2019 • 19 mins
You've used Pinterest to plan your wedding probably before you even met your man, and now that your engaged, you go back to your wedding board and see nothing but clutter. Let's face it, 12 year-old you has different taste than present you, but that's ok! Lindsey Kaney from Wedding Planner & Guide is a professional when it comes to planning events from Pinterest, and she's going to teach us everything she knows about the tool, so y...
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July 31, 2019 • 33 mins
One of my favorite weddings I've ever been to was put on by two people that I barely knew when attending. The reason why it was so fun? They looked like they were having a blast DESPITE the constant rainfall. Kris and Krysta got married at Krysta's Grandma's home in Michigan. It was casual, yet really well-done. The thing that stuck out to me the most was that it was very true to them: even up to the point where half of their photo...
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July 29, 2019 • 21 mins
Well, it happened. Shannen got engaged! She brought her fiance in to spill the details on how he proposed and grill him with questions regarding engagements, wedding-planning and a whole lot more. Think your guy is into the whole wedding-planning process?
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July 11, 2019 • 25 mins
It's not secret that photography is one of my favorite things to research as far as weddings go. But, I'll admit: it's overwhelming because you want the entire day to be captured perfectly. So, between details, timelines and a plethora of packages to choose from, you can go crazy just by researching photographers! Anna from Anna Page Photography addresses ALL the things, so you don't have to continue to worry!
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July 1, 2019 • 39 mins
One of the most daunting tasks as a bridesmaid or Maid of Honor is planning the perfect bachelorette party. Not to say that this podcast isn't for the bride, too, because I think you'll get some stellar ideas from my girl, Sam, who has been planning these things left and right for the past few years. Sam has done Pinterest-Worthy parties locally, regionally and even destination bachelorette parties in places like the DR.
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June 6, 2019 • 20 mins
Whether your plus size or petite, not all dresses will fit the same. We can spend hours looking on Pinterest for the perfect gown, but it still might not be right for you. I got to chat with Hannah - who is a proud plus size bride - about her experience dress shopping. She offered tips and tricks on how to find the best look for your body type and how to keep your confidence up when selections are small...or even bland!
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May 30, 2019 • 26 mins
You plan for months - even years - for your big day to be PERFECT. I hate to break it to you, but the chances are that everything's not going to go as planned, and that's totally ok! If there's anyone who knows that, it's Jimmie. Between planning three weddings, standing up in a wedding he didn't necessarily agree with and embarrassing himself on the dance floor - he shares his top tips with you on how to get through the possibilit...
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May 21, 2019 • 31 mins
We've all gotten those wedding invitations with confusing dress codes listed on them. Immediately, you reach for your phone and ask your friend what they plan on wearing because at least someone else would be in your court, right? Fear not - because I have two fashionista's on this episode that walk us through the definitions of wedding attire, according to an article from Bellwether Events.
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May 14, 2019 • 30 mins
"Will you be my bridesmaid?" One of the best and most frightening questions you'll be asked because 1) ONE OF YOUR BEST FRIENDS IS GETTING MARRIED! 2) There's about to be a lot of work involved in your life! Hannah has been in quite a few weddings, so Shannen sat down with her to discuss the roles of being a bridesmaid and what to expect when you officially accept the task.
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May 9, 2019 • 19 mins
You have all the feels when you think about your significant other, so the question is: how do you put in on paper for your vows? Luckily for us, there are professional writers for that sort of thing...including vows and speeches (Maid of Honor, Officiants, Father of the Bride, etc...). Angie from Vow Muse walks us through the process of creating memorable vows and speeches for your big day!
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