Bridechilla- Wedding Planning Podcast
Wedding planning the Bridechilla way is ditching the wedding planning BS and stress and encouraging you to plan the wedding that YOU want. Hosted by Bridechilla Founder Aleisha McCormack, your new virtual bridesmaid, she'll help you put wedstress in the f*ck it bucket and be a Chilla. Subscribe now and see why The Bridechilla podcast is the #1 wedding planning podcast. *New to the show? Start with episode 286!*
Episodes
April 13, 2020 • 47 mins
In these strange and harrowing times when weddings and fun events have been postponed, I thought it would be good to plan for the future and continue to answer Bridechilla wedding planning questions as a way to look to the future, to a time where we can celebrate again and also keep the momentum for those who are still in the planning stages for weddings that will be celebrated in the future!
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March 18, 2020 • 38 mins
We find ourselves globally in a time of crisis, economically, health-wise and dealing with anxiety and the unknowingness of what is around the corner. In this special episode of Bridechilla, I welcome wedding planner, Leah Weinberg from Color Pop Events to talk about what to do if your wedding plans have been affected by COVID-19 and how to emotionally and logistically plan ahead. We keep it light and informative and hope that is a...
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March 2, 2020 • 36 mins
In this best of Bridechilla episode, I am joined by Jacqueline Strum, the founder of ThirstyNest.com, the worlds first alcohol gift registry. This episode is everything you need to get the lowdown on alcohol at your wedding. Jacki shares her tips on how to order wine & spirits for a large crowd-how much to order and what type of alcohol should we serve? Do you have to go fancy? Will anyone notice? What do you do if you over order? ...
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February 16, 2020 • 33 mins
Planning a wedding is an exciting and joyous occasion. Anticipation of the big celebration with your friends and family can be exhilarating. However, the planning process can also be daunting and confusing. The Bridechilla Community is here to support and encourage you during this special and potentially overwhelming time. On this episode of the podcast, Aleisha addresses listener questions.
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February 3, 2020 • 30 mins
Bridechilla Q&A returns! You can enjoy your wedding planning. And the Bridechilla podcast is here to help. Rather than being worried or stressed out, you can find support and encouragement from couples who have many of the same questions as you
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January 20, 2020 • 59 mins
Travel Planner Irina Vishnevskaya returns to share more helpful honeymoon planning and travel tips. Irina is the founder of Allé, a travel planning business that specializes in creating one-of-kind experiences for adventurers. During this episode she shares ways to save time and money when booking your honeymoon, how to decide where to holiday and make sure that you have all of the correct documentation in place prior to jetting of...
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January 13, 2020 • 30 mins
Bridechilla Q&A is back! Bridechilla founder, Aleisha answers wedding planning questions from the Bridechilla Community.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the...
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December 30, 2019 • 41 mins
We revisit a classic Bridechilla Episode over the holidays.
Planning a wedding involves so many factors. There are family and friends to consider, vendors to deal with, and so many other plans, all while preparing to start a new life with your partner. With so many variables, there are bound to be things that don’t go as planned. Perfectionism is an enemy to be defeated in wedding planning and in life. In this episode of the Bridec...
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December 23, 2019 • 29 mins
The Christmas and New Year period can wonderful, catching up with friends and family. It can also be challenging for many reasons. Being in a partnership means that you will work together to create new traditions but also potentially embrace your partner's family and some of their traditions too. It's can be a season of compromise and often it can be a struggle to be in two (or more places at once). This episode is for anyone that ...
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December 16, 2019 • 60 mins
A Honeymoon and travel themed Bridechilla Q&A episode where Aleisha is joined by Irina Vishnevskaya, the founder of allé travel, a custom travel planning company in New York City. A majority of Irina's clients are planning their honeymoon. She answers the Bridechilla Communities honeymoon and travel questions, including how far in advance should you book you travel? Is insurance worth it? And do honeymoon upgrades and special treat...
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December 8, 2019 • 46 mins
Wedding planning can be stressful, and when your mind is all over the place, you tend to forget about the "what-might-happen" moments. Veteran wedding planner and podcast host, Renée Dalo joins Bridechilla to share her best tips about what you need to plan for just-in-case, how to handle things when the unexpected strikes, and shares her experiences of weddings not going as planned. This episode is a winner for anyone who is in the...
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December 2, 2019 • 43 mins
In this episode of the Bridechilla Podcast, Aleisha answers questions from the Bridechilla Community about whether you should hire a planner or coordinator if at the last minute you are freaking out, rude people who are planning wedding day 'pop ins' and also how to you deal with people wanting to hang out with you all of a sudden when you announce your engagement and you think they're just in it for an invite! All that and more on...
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November 25, 2019 • 48 mins
Shopping for your wedding attire can take you through a rollercoaster of emotions. From managing expectations (your own and those around you) to opinions, being overwhelmed with choice and considering budget...it's A LOT.
In the 400th episode of the Bridechilla Podcast, I welcome back to the show Cavin Elizabeth, who as a wedding photographer is one of our regular and (most popular) guests. Cavin and her husband David have just bou...
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November 18, 2019 • 42 mins
After you’ve made the important decision of where your wedding will be held, then it is time to decide how you can bring your wedding venue to life. What are some ways you can transform your wedding venue? Start by listening to this episode of the Bridechilla Podcast with guest Kevin Dennis, owner of Fantasy Sound Event Services in Livermore, California. Kevin has been in the wedding industry for 25 years and has a wealth of experi...
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November 11, 2019 • 42 mins
In this episode of the Bridechilla Wedding Planning Podcast Aleisha answer's wedding planning questions from the Bridechilla listeners, including do you have to invite frendors (friends who are vendors) to the wedding? How to un-invite a plus 1 and planning your own bachelorette party.
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November 4, 2019 • 44 mins
Your wedding doesn’t have to leave a negative mark on the environment. There are some easy ways to plan a sustainable wedding, which is exactly what Aleisha shares on this podcast. Weddings can be incredibly wasteful. Disposable plates and cups, clothing worn only once and then discarded, and flowers that aren’t sustainably sourced are just a few of the ways weddings can take their toll on the environment. However, during this epis...
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October 28, 2019 • 34 mins
Burnout is real and feeling consumed by wedding planning and the emotions and tasks that surround the event can be particularly challenging if your day job and life outside of planning is already stressful. In this episode, I share my tips to reduce the possibility of burnout and how also share some of the things that I have learned whilst working full-time and running a small business.
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October 21, 2019 • 38 mins
On this episode of the Bridechilla podcast, guest Leah Weinberg, founder of Color Pop Events, joins the show for some wedding planning Q&A. Leah took her expertise and attention to detail as a commercial real estate attorney and turned it into a business planning beautiful, detailed, and stress free weddings for couples in New York and New Jersey. She lends her advice to the Bridechilla community about how to deal with family membe...
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October 14, 2019 • 33 mins
Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A- this episode Aleisha answers wedding planning questions about weekday weddings and guests leaving early, rehearsal dinner speeches and when to not invite family members who might be antagonistic or cause trouble on your wedding day.
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October 7, 2019 • 44 mins
On this episode of Bridechilla, Emily Sullivan of Emily Sullivan Events joins us as we discuss how important it is to pre-identify unforeseen circumstances. We talk a lot about what things to plan for, like natural disasters, family drama, and vendors skipping out on your big day. As a wedding planner living in New Orleans, Emily has seen and dealt with it all. On this episode, Aleisha and Emily offer ideas and advice on making you...
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