Betches' own Maria Del Russo is back on the podcast just four months away from her wedding. She phones a friend (aka Fallon) about the etiquette of sending out formal invitations to those she already knows won't be able to attend. Can she save on postage? Then, she and Fallon get into your listener emails about a MIL throwing an engagement party as an excuse to invite her friends, an adopted bride wanting to honor all of her family members at her wedding, and another bride beefing with her mom over not inviting her sister's "boyfriend." They end with a game of Invite or Ignore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Ladouceur, aka Plan With Laur, joins Fallon this week to answer all your burning questions about wedding content creators. She shares how she turned a favor for a friend into a full-time gig and what exactly her job is, and what it isn't, including what makes her different from a wedding photographer or videographer. In addition to standard pricing and scheduling, she explains why wedding content creators should be considered a service — like any other vendor — to enrich your wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Schreiber, the Associate Editorial Director at Brides, is back on the podcast this week to cover everything trending in 2024. From themes like Bohemian Western, Retro, and Celestial to trends like neon and primary colors, Sarah describes how brides can incorporate them into their own weddings. She and Fallon also get into an email from a listener deciding between making her wedding trendy or timeless before playing a game of Down The Aisle or Out The Door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Bride Guide is all about food & bev, also known as (roughly) 30% of your budget. Fallon starts with the basics — plated dinner, family style, *or* stations? — and the not-so basics — what foods have played a supporting role in your love story? She also talks about researching, finding, and contacting your catering provider. She answers your listener questions about elevating the alcohol at your wedding without elevating the cost, handling dietary restrictions delicately at a buffet, and coordinating the night's flow with your caterer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fallon is joined this week by Minted’s Emily Barry, VP of Weddings, and Micaela Ritschle, Lead Wedding Concierge. The trio walk through all of Minted's services for couples, including when & where to get started, and everything you can customize to make it your own. They also discuss the process of working with a designer, matching your stationery with your wedding, and coordinating with out-of-the-country guests. Emily and Micaela share their favorite secret menu items on Minted before getting into a game of Unpopular Opinions with Fallon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Fallon and Jamie Spock reunite to recap Jamie’s wedding and answer your listener-submitted, post-wedding questions. Jamie shares the special details she and Jackie ended up incorporating and her latest habit of watching their wedding video daily. They move onto your questions about post-wedding blues, exhaustion, and dress preservation, as well as biggest "splurge" regrets. They finish the episode with a game of Unpopular Opinions and why Jamie endorses hiring a content creator for your wedding day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Forrest, Head of Communications at Zola, joins Fallon this week to tackle the A to Z of registries. They discuss first Emily's recommendations for approaching registry-building, especially in a way that doesn't make it feel like a chore and especially when you & your fiancé have drastically different interior design styles. They dive into specific items that are trending across Zola, as well as the etiquette of cash registries and gift card registries, before answering your listener questions and playing a game of Trendy or Timeless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fallon welcomes Ceci Johnson of Ceci New York, a couture invitation design studio, onto the podcast. Ceci breaks down the logistics, from getting the ball rolling on save-the-dates to phrasing dress codes and no-kids policies on invites. Then, she and Fallon answer your listener questions about identifying dietary restrictions, designing save-the-dates without a finalized wedding theme, and sending some items digitally while sending others physically. They end with a bridal game of WYR that might just make your skin crawl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Bride Guide episode is all about matters of the wallet. Fallon begins with what you’re responsible for covering, as not only the bride but also the host of your wedding. She moves onto your listener questions about parents and in-laws, including one future MIL offended at the idea of contributing to the wedding instead of the rehearsal dinner. She also spends some time on the money etiquette of destination weddings and answers the question on every bride’s mind: why do price tags rise the second you say wedding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fallon brings custom jewelry designer, Susie Saltzman, onto the podcast to answer everything you want to know about engagement rings, wedding bands, and lab-grown diamonds. She and Fallon also tackle your emails; one from a bride asking if she should add another carat to her ring, on her own dime, and another from a best friend who disagrees with the bride’s taste in rings. They play a game of Unpopular Opinions and Susie shares some extra pro tips, including when to take off your ring and just how often you should be cleaning it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jac Vanek of The Lady Gang and The First Degree podcasts joins Fallon this week to recap her viral September wedding. She shares how she approached her wedding like a brand — actually, more like a full-time job — by hyper-personalizing every little thing for her guests. While answering listener questions, she also shares the traditions she rejected, and tells us about her experience with post-wedding anxiety (and Perfect Moment Syndrome). She and Fallon finish out the episode with a game of Unpopular Opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Austin is on the podcast this week to pull back the curtain on a wedding photographer's reality. From pricing and timing to choosing a photographer that you actually want next to you on your big day, Elizabeth reveals everything she wishes couples knew. Then, she and Fallon answer your listener questions about a photographer who lacks a non-white portfolio, compensating a photographer who missed half of the wedding, and accommodating an additional photographer last minute. They end the episode with a game of Date, Marry, Ditch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Bride Guide episode is all about drama, but more specifically, it’s about level setting expectations to have as little drama as possible. Fallon goes over the game plan you and your fiancé should create before bringing in any family, friends, or outside voices. Then, she answers your emails about breaking the news to a future MIL that she’s not invited to your elopement, putting your foot down with another future MIL over the guest list, and not having a childhood friend as a bridesmaid after being one of hers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fallon welcomes Sarah Schreiber, the Associate Editorial Director at Brides, onto the podcast this week. They start off with the 2023 trends that took brides by storm and the upcoming trends for 2024 that’ll be just as popular. Then, they hit your listener questions about mixing and matching bridesmaid dresses, tastefully executing a contrasting color scheme, and finding a venue that aligns with your vision. After their brief Ted Talk about sticking to your dream, they play a game of Trendy or Timeless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Tanya Pushkine aka The Vow Whisperer joins Fallon to give your ceremony some TLC. She reviews the process of getting ordained, the qualities you should be looking for in an officiant, and just how long the ceremony should be. She also shares the different ways she's conducted a bilingual ceremony. Then, she and Fallon get into your listener questions, including one from a bride battling with her parents over her officiant pick. They end with a game of Unpopular Opinions and vow options for couples afraid of public speaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money expert Nicole Lapin is on the podcast this week to advocate for prenups and financial compatibility, and answer your questions straight from Instagram. She and Fallon discuss optimizing your wedding budget, asking your parents *if* they’re contributing when they haven't offered, and wanting an engagement ring your partner can’t afford. Plus, Fallon shares her pro tips (pun intended) for tipping vendors. They end the episode with a game of Save or Splurge that feels all too familiar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journey back with Nicole Pellegrino on this very special episode, sponsored by Galderma Restylane, that's all about pre-wedding beauty prep. Nicole reflects on her time as a 2021 bride and shares everything she added to her bridal beauty routine, from just moments after her engagement to three days before the big day. She brings on Skincare & Injections Specialist, Elisabeth Smith PA-C, to talk more about fillers, including the importance of finding the right specialist to reach your aesthetic goals and determine a treatment plan that is right for you. The Restylane family of products are indicated for people over 21 years. The most commonly observed side effects are swelling, redness, pain, bruising, headache, tenderness, lump formation, itching at the injection site, and impaired hand function. To learn more about the serious but rare side effects and full important safety information, visit www.RestylaneUSA.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This solo Bride Guide episode will have you checking your receipts (erm, contracts). First, Fallon emphasizes the importance of having a contract per vendor and clearly communicating your expectations. Then, she explains line-by-line what should be in your contracts. She ends the episode answering your emails about getting ghosted by a videographer, tipping servers on top of service fees, and having a venue modify their space without any heads up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Meller, formerly Sam Rosen, rejoins Fallon to recap her perfect wedding... minus a spilled mimosa. Sam shares what she and Mr. Meller did for their mini moon, what they’re doing for their honeymoon, and how she inherited her Instagram handle after some ~light~ stalking. Then, she and Fallon answer your listener questions about picking one MOH over the other to give a speech and working with a wedding planner who pushes expensive vendors. They end with a bridal edition of “Would You Rather” and a side of shade to the guests who wore white to Sam's wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might recall a recent listener question about a venue that has yet to start construction, despite promising a brand-new pavilion for a bride’s May 2024 wedding. The bride herself, Christine Scott, joins Fallon to hash out her concerns in realtime. Fallon recommends a layout that would optimize the space and walks Christine through everything she needs to outsource for her non turn-key venue. Christine also shares the feedback she's received from guests after enforcing her expectations re: dress code. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Kilby, the Senior Director of Podcasts at Betches, joins Fallon for a “mail bag” episode dedicated entirely to answering your burning questions. One particular question — who deserves a plus one? — gets the duo riled up... in opposite directions. They also discuss restricting kids from your reception, facing pressure to drink at your wedding when you’re sober, and turning a honeymoon into a friendmoon. They round out the episode with Sean’s appreciation for themed weddings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria Del Russo, the Director of Branded & Affiliate Content at Betches, is back on the podcast with a very exciting update: she said yes to the dress. She and Fallon talk through the process, including how she managed to find the dress of her dreams 3k under budget. Then, they get into your listener questions about giving HMU artists negative feedback, setting expectations for your wedding’s dress code, and dealing with a venue (or lack thereof) under construction. They close out the episode with a game of Unpopular Opinions and identical responses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all “Say Yes To The Dress” fans — it’s Bridal Fashion Week and we’re welcoming *the* Pnina Tornai, world-renowned bridal designer, to the podcast. Pnina shares what she loves most about working in the wedding industry and how she knows when a bride has found her dress. Then, she and Fallon answer your questions about trying on a silhouette you didn’t originally envision for yourself, managing expectations while you’re shopping, and preserving your dress post-nuptials. The duo also give a pep talk to a bride who had her dress stolen with a wedding less than two months away. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Location, location, location. On this month's Bride Guide, Fallon shares everything brides should be doing before committing to a destination and, especially, a venue. She also answers the age-old question: Can I really pull off a destination wedding for less money? Then, she answers your emails about clashing with a venue manager after hiring a month-of coordinator, orchestrating a sendoff from a hotel ballroom, and prioritizing the reception over the afterparty. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with Stephanie Rodriguez, our RBB with a Mexican-meets-Indian wedding in Mexico City. As she plans a destination wedding that also blends two rich cultures, she faces a unique set of challenges. How can she avoid burnout when her wedding is a four-day affair? How will she (and her budget) handle 100 extra guests than anticipated? After Fallon provides her expert opinion, she brings on yet another expert, wedding planner Jaz who specializes in Latino and multi-ethnic weddings, to talk about the guest experience when 25% of them don't speak English and a playlist that resonates with all 400 guests. Guest: Stephanie Rodriguez, @stephanie__grey & Occasions By Jaz, @occasionsbyjaz Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mila White returns to the podcast, once again, to recap her “perfect” wedding with Fallon. She shares the choices she made that she’d make all over again, like spending a portion of her morning alone and having a day-of content creator who gave her & her husband the opportunity to see their wedding from a guest's POV. Then, she and Fallon answer a listener’s question about wanting to enforce a color-specific dress code, but being met with opposition from friends and family. They wrap up the episode with a game of I Do or I Don’t, and spoiler alert: no one's using their 2010 Pinterest board for their current-day wedding. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian & Content Creator, Shannon Fiedler, joins Fallon this week fresh off her wedding and even fresher off her honeymoon. She reflects back on her planning process, including what she did right, what she recommends all brides do, and how much — or ironically, how little — social media influenced her overall vision. Then, she and Fallon play a few rounds of Date, Marry, Ditch, and answer your questions about using wedding hashtags and spamming your followers with wedding content. How much is too much? Last but not least, they make a case for locking away your phone on your wedding day. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, RBB Kaitlyn Jauregui joins the podcast to pick Fallon’s brain. Not only have her parents and her fiancé’s parents never met before, but his parents are divorced and have demanded to be shown around Miami... separately. Fallon gives Kaitlyn advice on navigating the sticky situation between her soon-to-be in-laws, as well as adequately expressing gratitude for all the guests who will be flying in for the wedding. Expert Lauren Schaefer, founder of The Get Together Events Co., steps in with a checklist that’s as much for Kaitlyn as it is for her month-of coordinator. Lauren also shares an exercise that, coupled with the month-of coordinator, should help Kaitlyn and her fiancé stay present in the last month of their engagement. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Fallon is joined by yet another Betches team member, Ally Scelzo. As an August 2023 bride, she shares what she’s most excited to see IRL and what anxieties still remain, especially without a wedding planner or month-of coordinator to oversee on the day-of. She asks Fallon about tipping etiquette — what’s appropriate per vendor? — and making the guest book unique to them as a couple. Then, the duo get into your listener questions, from one young bride who doesn’t feel like she’s being taken seriously by vendors to another (destination) bride on the hunt for affordable hotel rooms for her guests. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RBB (and wife!) Alex Piscatelli is back on the podcast this week to recap her City Hall ceremony on 4/20 and reception the following day. She walks Fallon through the few mishaps that occurred, including a last-minute wedding dress from David’s Bridal and a makeshift cleanup crew of their not-so-sober wedding guests. The duo get into the stigma of doing things “right” when, in reality, your wedding only needs to feel right to you and your S.O.. Then, they answer listener questions about smaller wedding parties and open mics at rehearsal dinners. They end on a spirited game of Splurge or Save with Fallon revealing how she *really* feels about Alex forgoing professional hair and makeup. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your engagement should be the happiest time of your life… right? Sam Rosen, the Social Media Director at Betches, returns to the podcast to chat about America Ferrera’s *viral* Barbie monologue about the various contradictions that exist for women. From a bride’s POV, she shares with Fallon what she heard, like the pressure to “look your best” on your wedding day and have an over-the-top, but not too over-the-top, celebration that somehow appeases everyone. Then, she and Fallon get into a spicy game of Unpopular Opinions as they compare (and mostly, contrast) their notes. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First comes a DM slide; then, comes marriage. RBB “She Knows What She Wants” Claire Baltes joins Fallon this week to discuss her West Coast winter wedding and hybrid indoor-outdoor venue. As Fallon quickly tells Claire, any bride gambling with the weather should have a rain plan and they should l-o-v-e that rain plan. The duo also get into all things cake, the song Claire and her father will inevitably perform at the reception, and the case for designing two floor plans on opposite budget spectrums. Then, Randi Bushell — CEO of Merri (and our first expert requested by an RBB!) — joins the conversation to show Claire how she can bring her vision to life, with the help of vendors and a 3D platform. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Fallon is joined by one of Betches very own, Maria Del Russo, the Director of Branded & Affiliate Content at Betches. As a self-endorsed professional bridesmaid and wedding guest, Maria has a clear vision for her wedding… but she’s having trouble separating her “I want” from her “I should.” Fallon advises her on how best to stay true to her vision, especially as she gets deeper into the planning process with her mom. The duo also discuss a non-negotiable DJ, engagement ring replicas, and couples pics on save the dates. They finish the episode with listener questions about vetoing a groomsmen's radical haircut and not letting a tense relationship with a parent get in the way of your big day bliss. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RBB Jamie Spock is back (back, back, back again) in the recording studio with Fallon. Besides making a strong case for pre-marital couples therapy, she shares budget & bridal shower updates, her and her fiancé's respective bachelorette themes, and her takeaways of planning a wedding in the midst of grieving a loved one. Then, she and Fallon answer a listener and fellow queer bride’s question about navigating a wedding planner with a wildly different decor vision. They close out the episode with a game of Date, Marry, Ditch, our PG version of F, Marry, Kill. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RBB Meryl Hahne joins the podcast this week to talk about the realities of planning a hometown wedding when that hometown happens to be New Orleans, one of the biggest tourist destinations in the country, and the drama that's come with it. From negotiating a budget with her parents to breaking up with a bridesmaid and being caught in the middle of two others, Fallon helps Meryl make sense of it all. Then, Fallon brings on her friend and fellow New Orleanian, Michelle Norwood, to discern Meryl’s wants and wishes from Southern tradition... and opinionated Southern mamas. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For July’s Bride Guide episode, Fallon is talking all about venues without walls. She walks through the various challenges — and solutions — of an outdoor wedding (looking at you, mosquitos). She also shares the vendors that are absolutely essential for an outdoor wedding and the conversations you should be having with each of them. Last but certainly not least, she gets into listener questions about tipping your vendors, structuring speeches, and getting the font you really, really, really want for your wedding stationery. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All good things come in threes, right? At least, they do for RBB Wynter Lastarria, who loves music festivals so much that her wedding will be thrown like one — complete with three different DJs and three different spaces. With Fallon's flair for the details, they brainstorm other ways to sprinkle (and surprise n' delight) the theme throughout the night. As they get into the accessories and attire of it all, we hear from our expert and wedding stylist, Liza Lieberman. She shares the sweet spot that is staying bridal while leaning into your theme. Between what Wynter, her fiancé, and her bridesmaids should wear, Liza covers all of her bases.  Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Fallon is joined by RBB Aubrey Burgess, who wants to know the best practices for a brunch-style wedding. The duo get into the pros and cons of having an earlier wedding and then, what to tell your HMU, bridal party, and photographer so everything will run smoothly on a tighter schedule. To all our type-A brides, Fallon also suggests delegating smaller tasks — or the tasks you don’t need to be done at 100% — to the community around you. Expert, and Certified Green Wedding Planner, JoAnn Moore joins the conversation to help Aubrey incorporate sustainability into her Coloradan festivities. From invites and welcome bags to florals and food, JoAnn helps us rethink the wedding industry's carbon impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RBB, and 2024 bride, Danielle Vachon joins Fallon this week to talk about marrying her college sweetheart. Together, they troubleshoot a playlist that caters to guests of all ages, a rehearsal dinner venue that closed down for good, and two young cousins who want to be in the wedding… but don’t want to be flower girls. Danielle also asks Fallon, as an empath, how to not let her (big) feelings overshadow her big day. Then, Mac Osborne — co-founder of Comparti Catering — guides Danielle on making the most of her food & bev budget. He shares the questions you should be asking your caterer and other tricks of the trade (like getting your bartender to serve half shots). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fallon is back with another solo Bride Guide episode, and this one’s dedicated to brides just a month out from their wedding. Stay calm… and follow Fallon’s advice, including final marching orders to give to your venues, caterers, DJs, and wedding parties. She also shares those last-minute necessities you’re gonna want on your big day. Tampons, anyone? Then, she answers questions submitted by you, the listeners — one about the morning of the wedding when forgoing a traditional wedding party and one about the night before when forgoing a traditional rehearsal dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a (Tinder) love story; baby, just say yes. RBB Dana Miller joins Fallon to spill the deats on her modern wedding, fit for a modern romance, taking place in November 2024 at an iconic concert venue in Portland. Dana asks Fallon what elements are worth upgrading at a turn-key venue that already provides everything, while Fallon makes a case for hiring a professional photographer and a DJ. Then, Dana — along with custom nontraditional bridal designer and expert, Madison Chamberlain — makes her case for designing “the” wedding dress of your dreams. You might even save yourself some money. Yes, really. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RBB Sami Kosinski joins Fallon this week to talk about her (pre-meditated) elopement, to be celebrated across the country. She walks Fallon through their weeks of celebrations — beginning in a courthouse in Tampa with a pizza party, continuing with a road trip, and ending with a makeshift ceremony at a brewery. Then, Fallon gives her a list of questions to ask when booking a brand-new “baby” venue. Pro tip: you’re gonna want receipts. Kim Olsen, expert & co-founder of Art of Eloping, joins the ladies to discuss registries when eloping as well as navigating upset relatives/friends who feel slighted not to be included in the wedding.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RBB Lindsey Larranaga joins Fallon this week to talk about her cowgirl-meets-Coachella wedding in New Mexico. They dive right into the logistics of compromising with your fiancé on the size of your wedding, weaving your different cultures & additional family members into the ceremony, and forgoing a wedding planner — and what that means for your run-of-show. As Fallon (respectfully) grills Lindsey on her decision to have a cash bar, Lindsey is saved by the bell aka our expert Keanna J. O’Quinn. Keanna, a Sonic Sommelier & founder of Honey+Vinyl, guides Lindsey on her noble quest to curate the “perfect” playlist and select the “perfect” first dance song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congratulations! You’re getting married! Now, what? Where do you start? Lucky for you, Fallon is here to be your personal Bride Guide — welcome to Wedding Planning 101. On this very special episode, Fallon details the entire vendor process, including when to start, in what order to book, and what to look out for in the contracts. Then, we hear from you, as Fallon pulls submissions from the Brides inbox and her personal DMs & offers her professional opinion. If you *just* got engaged or you’re about to start your wedding planning journey, this is the best place to start. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fallon asked for the audience for a destination bride getting married in Italy and indeed, she received. Enter RBB Kim Hawkins, joining the podcast this week to share all the things you need to know (and what you should expect) when planning a destination wedding. From firing a wedding planner due to cultural differences, to finding a venue for the ceremony that accommodates multiple religions, she’s been through it all. Then, hospitality guru Antonella Merli steps in to discuss one of our all-time favorite topics: the guest experience. Through her own experience as the Area Director of Sales for Belmond Hotels, she recommends the little touches for guests that go a long way. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RBB Taylor Sanders joins Fallon this week to talk about marrying her college sweetheart in a multicultural ceremony. She shares the ways they’re honoring their 10-year relationship, including having a poet write custom poems for each guest as a party favor. Then, Fallon advises her on the best practices for menus (and dietary restrictions) during a buffet, wedding logos, reception curfews, and blended families. How should Taylor involve her stepmom in the festivities to make her feel special… and not upset her mom? Expert Ahna Hughes — the owner of Dear Bayard, a boutique floral studio in Brooklyn — joins to discuss repurposing florals from the ceremony to the reception when on a tight floral budget. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Fallon welcomes back Mila White, a return RBB who has already had an intimate church ceremony but is just days away from a far larger, and grander, celebration. They walk through the logistics that even a type-A bride (like Mila) can miss, including factoring in breaks for the band, coordinating multiple costume changes, and acing the first dance... even if you don't have rhythm. Gabby Rello Duffy, the Editorial Director at brides.com, joins to assuage Mila of her planning regrets. As they wrap up, Gabby shares what’s trending, and what is no longer, in the ever-evolving world of weddings. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RBB Alyssa Blanchette joins Fallon to hammer out the delicate details surrounding her Vermont wedding (without *gasp* WiFi). First things first, alcohol. How do you navigate the open bar vs cash bar debacle when your future in-laws are footing the bill? Then, they get into the rabbit hole that is DIY-ing and dealing with a noncommittal groomsman. While on the topic of the wedding party, Fallon brings on expert hairstylist and friend, Tinika Sadie, to guide Alyssa in her search for inclusive hair & makeup artists. Tinika explains what will make everyone feel their best... and it may or may not involve a mood board. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fallon and RBB Caitlin Carpenter begin this week’s episode discussing Caitlin’s intimate destination wedding in Austin. Despite starting the planning process even before her engagement, she’s experienced the same struggles that brides planning a smaller-scale wedding face. Fallon brings in the big guns to help: Gretchen Culver, owner of Minnie Weddings & micro wedding specialist. Together, Gretchen and Fallon advise Caitlin on the best ways to shoot her shot when it comes to vendors, venues, and hotels. Gretchen also shares the positives of a smaller guest list, such as working within a tighter budget and having the time (and let’s be honest — energy) to hyper-personalize the guest experience. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Fallon welcomes Lizzy Hale, our RBB whose wedding is taking place in August as an unintentional yet intentional ode to T Swift. After Lizzy expresses her anxiety about perfecting the guest experience, Fallon gives her two cents on structuring the run-of-show (despite what wedding TikTok has to say) when having a ceremony later in the day and wanting the speeches to be as seamless as possible. Expert Allison Raskin — writer, comedian, mental health activist, & fellow August 2023 bride — enters the chat, giving Lizzy permission to feel all the feelings. Allison helps Lizzy reframe her mindset to be less solution-oriented and, well, more selfish. Brides: it's your big day, after all. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mazel tov! RBB Jamie Spock joins Fallon to talk all about her big fat lesbian-Jewish wedding. First things first, Fallon advises Jamie on how to bring together three seemingly different themes. Then, Fallon makes a case for stations (aka a buffet) and shares other ways of working with your budget to get the vendors and wedding that you want. Ainsley Blattel, Director of Brand and Marketing at Modern Rebel, joins the party to give their perspective as one of the first non-binary wedding planners in the country. The trio discuss being intentional with your choice of vendors and making the wedding feel authentic to you and your fiancé — especially in an industry that focuses on the bride, but has little tradition for weddings with two. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fallon welcomes yet another RBB, Hannah Djalleta, with a wedding just a month away. *cue The Final Countdown* They cover from A to Z wedding guests and photographers, including coordinating with guests living abroad, budgeting under the assumption every person RSVP's yes, and finalizing HMU timelines & shot lists. As they get into the disagreements Hannah and her fiancé faced mid-planning, they're joined by the perfect expert: Maggie Doherty, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (and 2022 bride). She shares best practices for avoiding tension in your relationship, though normal throughout the planning process, and staying present on your wedding day. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just a month before her Palm Springs wedding, RBB Payal Vitha joins Fallon to cover her (decor) bases. What’s the best way to decorate a large venue without spending the remainder of your budget on flowers? While on the topic of venues, Payal shares the questions she asked — and everyone should ask — to find the perfect venue. Expert Sneh Diwan, wedding planner & founder of Diwan by Design, joins the conversation to discuss unsolicited family input. The trio tackle boundary-setting, as well as finding that sweet spot between tradition and modernity and carving out time with your fiancé in the whirlwind leading up to your wedding. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RBB Alex Piscatelli joins Fallon to discuss her City Hall wedding and prom-like (her words) reception. After she shares the touching ways she’s honoring her late parents on the big day, she and Fallon get into the budget of it all. They discuss staying on schedule when you’re forgoing a day-of coordinator because of the cost. They’re later joined by Jessica Bishop, founder of Budget Savvy Bride & expert of the day, who tells Alex exactly how to get the aesthetic she wants without increasing her budget: reducing, reusing, and recycling. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fallon and RBB Lynette Dooley dive right into Lynette’s Costa Rican wedding with a week’s worth of festivities. They discuss best practices for traveling with your wedding dress and the politics of a seating plan. They briefly review Lynette and her fiancé’s decision to have a “symbolic” destination wedding with an official license filed in their home state before they’re joined by Colie Christensen, CEO of NewlyNamed & the expert of legal name changes. Colie shares the factors a bride should consider before changing their name and then, once decided, how to make the process as seamless as possible. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fallon welcomes back Sarah Fluegel as this week’s Real Betches Bride to share updates on her upcoming November wedding and budgeting journey. Fallon advises Sarah (and all brides) to factor in accommodations, car services, and tips for vendors into your budget. Plus, don’t forget those processing fees. Then, today’s expert — Fallon’s close friend & bridal stylist, Gabrielle Hurwitz — joins the conversation. She answers Sarah’s burning question: where does the mother of the bride shop for a dress that is neither matronly nor overtly sexy? They wrap up the episode with a pitch for mood boards and bridal stylists... for your own sanity. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RBB Claire Murphy joins Fallon this week to discuss her October wedding in Savannah (partially because of its open container laws). They tackle everything, from reception chairs and hanging installs to registries and commitment issues… with your dress. Then, because Claire’s having not one, not two, but three bachelorette trips, Fallon welcomes expert & founder of Bach To Basic, Allison Odhner. Together, they help Claire with the nitty gritty of planning a bach, like determining budgets, cushioning reservations, and oh yeah, landing on a third destination. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it ever too soon to start planning your honeymoon? How about 5 days after getting engaged? In this episode, Fallon is joined by RBB Diana Henenberg, who just got engaged this past weekend is already planning her entire wedding in 6 months, but also wants to start thinking about honeymoon options. To help guide her through the planning process, Fallon invites in honeymoon expert Allison Kobasky, co-founder of Over The Moon Vacations. Together, they give Diana some amazing tips & tricks for planning a perfect European getaway. Then to close things out, they read a trio of fan-submitted Unpopular Opinions about garter tosses, oval engagement rings, and weekend-long bachelorette parties. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Fallon Carter has officially taken over the pod, and she’s starting things off with some of the top wedding trends for 2023. Which trends should you incorporate and which ones should you leave behind? With only a few months to go before her own wedding, Fallon brings on our RBB (Real Betches Bride) Mila White to chat about the finishing touches left before her big day. To help guide us through the trends, this week’s expert is lead designer and planner of Wedding Kate, Katie Seefeldt. The trio list some upcoming 2023 trends, with tips on how Mila can implement them into her wedding. To close things out, they weigh in on this week’s Unpopular Opinions, presented by Generation Tux, all about wearing too much white, satin bridesmaids dresses, and neutral color pallets. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT: On this episode, Samantha Bush passes the torch (or should we say tosses-the-bouquet?) to the brand new host of the Betches Brides podcast, Fallon Carter. Each week Fallon will guide a real Betches Bride (that’s you) in need of advice, empathy, and laughter through their nuptial nerves. Plus, she’ll be inviting on wedding experts and insiders to dig deeper into our brides’ biggest problem areas. They tell us all about what to expect from this new format (which starts next week!) and how you can get involved. Then Samantha dives deeper into Fallon’s origin story, including how she got her start as one of the nation's top wedding planners, what her favorite thing to do is on a bride’s big day, and what she’s most excited about for 2023 wedding trends. Then they close things out with a Brides Help Desk question about adding more bridesmaids to the wedding party, and a reaction to our latest listener-submitted Unpopular Opinions. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the key to unlock a successful marriage? On this episode, Samantha brings back clinical psychologist, Dr. Naomi Bernstein to teach us how a couple can best set their marriage up for success. Listeners submitted their burning premarital questions about building effective communications skills, setting up healthy relationship roles, and even how to talk to your overbearing MIL. To close they play a round of Unpopular Opinions, brought to you by Generation Tux, about fancy signage, loose dress codes, and elaborate decor. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first episode of 2023 Samantha brings back Betches own Amanda Duberman. Amanda opens up about her anxiety pre and post wedding day, how she navigated it, and what she would have done differently. Samantha then revisits Amanda's wedding non negotiables and how her diy projects worked out for her. They finish with a Brides Help Desk submission from a bride who is deciding how much she can give way to her MIL's wishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Samantha is joined by Megan Roup, founder of Sculpt Society. Megan is here to help you set up the perfect wedding workout timeline and to remind you that you don't need to loose weight to feel beautiful on your wedding day. Samantha and Megan open up about their personal struggles with following the wrong workout routine and how they course corrected. They close out with a Brides Help Desk submission from a bride who's MIL is struggling with dress shopping due to her body image. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Samantha is joined again by our “Not Like Other Brides” Brides Ambassador, Hannah Chambers. Hannah was the first Ambassador to appear on the podcast and Samantha gets the updates on her engagement shoot, vendors, and how she’s feeling this far along into the planning process. Next, they read some Unpopular Opinions about writing thank you notes, honeymoon funds, and bachelorette trip planning. They close out with a submission to the Brides Help Desk where a bride is asking how she can defend her decision to not have a bridal party.  Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wedding stationery got you stressed? In this bonus episode brought to you by Minted Weddings, Samantha is joined by your dedicated wedding concierge, Micaela, to show us how Minted Weddings can help you organize everything from save the dates, wedding websites, to seating charts. They cover their favorite trends and how you can combine your and your fiancé’s opposite styles into one cohesive design. Samantha ends by asking Micaela for her advice on a submission to the Brides Help Desk, where a listener hired a “frendor” and has come to regret it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Samantha is re-joined by our “My Wedding Is Part of My Job” Brides Ambassador, Sarah Fluegel. On Sarah’s last episode she shared how her job as a project manager helped her stay organized. She gives an update on how her detailed spreadsheets have held up over time and how she’s found ways to stay excited throughout her long engagement. They end with a submission from The Brides Help Desk where a bride just wants her bridal party to be friends without going overboard. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wanted insider knowledge from a master wedding planner? This week, Samantha is joined by Mindy Weiss, event planner extraordinaire. Mindy Weiss has planned countless star-studded weddings and is here to share how you can plan a glamorous wedding of your own. She gives a sneak peak into her upcoming MasterClass by revealing her tips on elevating the guest experience, creating your personal timeline, and her honest thoughts on bridal parties. They finish up with a submission to the Brides Help Desk where a stressed out bride found out her venue was double booked. Does Mindy think she should find a new venue, or try to find a compromise? Listen to find out. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode, brought to you by Verstolo Fine Jewelry, Samantha is joined by Lauren Grunstein. Lauren is the Vice President of Verstolo and she is here to share all that her fine jewelry company has to offer. From custom creations to diamond rentals we learned that rented diamonds are definitely a bride’s best friend. Lauren then responds to your bridal jewelry Unpopular Opinions and a listener’s submission to the Brides Help Desk. What would you do to prevent hating your engagement ring? Make sure to follow @Verstolo and visit Verstolo.com to find out more about their consultation process and see all they have to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Samantha brings on influencer and mental health advocate behind Girl & The blog, Mandy Jensen. Mandy is here to share all about her destination wedding in Cancun and the journey leading up to it. But how did she meet her husband, become engaged, and get married in just over a year? Manifestation. Mandy gives you her best tips and affirmations to handle anything the wedding planning process throws at you. To end, Samantha introduces a new segment called Runaway Bride. What would it take for you to leave them at the altar? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this episode, Samantha is joined by Fallon Carter founder and creative director of Fallon Carter Weddings & Events. As a principle planner, Samantha asks Fallon to walk you through her ideal timeline from the moment you say “yes!“. Along with a detailed guide, Fallon gives her hot tips from a wedding planner’s perspective. Did you know that planners would rather you ditch the bridal party? They close out by answering an email from the Brides Help Desk. When planning gets overwhelming, would you drop everything and elope? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Samantha has on Asha Bailey. A wedding photographer who specializes in intimate, intentional local and destination weddings. Samantha asks about setting up your photo timeline, shot list, and what you should expect from your photographer on your wedding day. Asha was recently married and shared all about her several small bridal parties and her intimate Italian wedding. They end with a Brides Help Desk email brought to you by Amazon Prime’s new film The People We Hate at the Wedding. Should this soon-to-be bride break up with her photographer before her wedding? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Samantha brings back Brides Ambassador Mila White to give us her updates with only 6 months to go. Mila shares some of the setbacks she’s run into (like having to hire a whole new wedding planner) and how she’s navigated them. Samantha asked her to give some advice to brides in the thick of wedding planning and Mila offers ideas on how to modernize your wedding and the planning process. They read an email from the Brides Help Desk from a listener who is feeling bullied into inviting an additional guest to her wedding. Then lastly, they end with a round of bridal “Would You Rather” - Would you rather skip the bachelorette party or skip the honeymoon? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Samantha is joined by professional makeup artist, Lucas Dean, to chat about how you can achieve that “you but better” look on your wedding day. Finding your wedding day MUA is almost as difficult as finding the makeup look itself and Lucas offers his best tips on how to hire that perfect match. He shares how to get the most value out of your bridal makeup and how he thinks that “makeup shouldn’t make you feel like the bride, it’s only part of the equation”. To end, they read a listener email from a non-confrontational bride-to-be. How do you un-invite people to the getting ready suite once you’ve already said yes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Samantha is joined by Tricia Wilcox and Betty Buynak of Flowers For Dreams, a wedding floral business that donates 25% of their profits to organizations. Now more than ever, people are shying away from getting their florals professionally done, and while Betty and Trica understand they offer this bit of advice - “only spend money on the flowers people will look at”. They give tips on how to achieve this and some of their hot takes on recent floral trends. They end with a listener question about a hard to reach florist. When is the right time to drop a vendor who is ghosting you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Samantha brings on the hilarious Heather McMahan to take us through the process of planning her over-the-top dream wedding. How, as an entertainer, did Heather keep her wedding exciting? She tells future brides to keep some things secret - “Let people show up and be surprised!” She guides us through the entire day from ceremony, reception, dinner, to finally the “boom boom” room. Samantha closes by reading a listener’s submitted question from a bride with a self-centered bridesmaid. How do you handle someone who makes your wedding all about them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Samantha brings on Nneya Richards & Michele Scaglione to chat about how they brought together their two cultures in the midst of the pandemic. They share step by step how they incorporated their favorite parts of their cultures while keeping true to themselves. As a women of color, Nneya addresses the hurdles she had to overcome and the lack of opportunity for diversity in the wedding industry. To end, Michele shares the importance of creating a fun environment for both sides to get to know each other before the ceremony to achieve a successful multicultural wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Samantha is joined by wedding stationary designer Katherine Jezek Moore, to give us the rundown on how to design your wedding invitations, what to include in them, and how to make them your own. Samantha starts off by asking, what the most common misconceptions people have when it comes to wedding invitations? Katherine has found that most people don’t realize there are no rules when it comes to designing your invitations and she always encourages couples to get creative. She guides us through the design process giving tips on how to collect design inspiration, what information to include, and how to mail out the invitations once they are done. Lastly, they end on a Dear Betches Brides email from a newly engaged listener. Does she really need to create a logo for her wedding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For her first episode, Samantha Bush brings on Fashion & Lifestyle Content Manager at Betches, Abigail Westlin to help crack the wedding dress code. Abigail starts off by sharing her fun weekend at a joint bachelorette to celebrate her close friends and how she preparing to officiate at their wedding a week later. Then, Samantha asks about her background in fashion and how guests can play off their own style while not outshining the bride on her big day. To end, they head over to the new Brides group chat on Geneva to answer a bride who is wondering if she is a bridezilla. If your guests are starting to complain about your dress code, what would you do? Join the Betches Brides group chat on Geneva: https://betches.co/bridesgroupchat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Nicole is joined by very special guest, Samantha Bush. They begin by announcing that Samantha will now be the new host of Betches Brides and how she plans to bring a fun new outlook to the show. They jump into a voicemail about a bride trying to disinvite her maid of honor’s boyfriend. What’s the best way to test run a plus one? Then, they play a game of “Would You Rather” bridal edition. Would you rather someone else wear a white dress or someone get proposed to at your wedding? Lastly, they end on a “Happily Ever After” email where a groom is feeling the post wedding blues and his new wife is worried she’s next. Betches Brides Hotline: (646) 389-7804‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole brings on sex therapist Dr. Emily Morse to chat about how to make the wedding night last the entire marriage. Dr. Morse starts with tips to building a good sex life with yourself and your partner. Her biggest advice? Communication is the best lubrication. Next, Nicole reads some listener questions so Dr. Morse can give her best advice to couples who are struggling in the bedroom. Lastly, they end on a “Happily Ever After” submission where a newlywed is being told her sex life is “all down-hill from here” and want’s to know if she should be freaking out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole brings on our final Brides Ambassador, Sarah Fluegel. Sarah’s job as a project manager has perfectly prepped her for the crazy world of wedding planning. She shares every detail about her spreadsheets, all organized, of course, with hyperlinks functions and color coded in her wedding’s colors. When Nicole asks how she has found the time to do all of this, Sarah explains how she has the “Dream Team” of her Mother and future Mother-In-Law helping her along the way. They end on a “Happily Ever After” email where a couple is trying to figure out what to do after their friend dropped the ball officiating their wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole brings back Betches Podcast Director, Sean Kilby, to answer all your wedding questions in this mailbag episode. The questions Sean and Nicole tackle range from: throwing a second wedding, being bougie on a budget, to figuring out who should be in your wedding party. As someone who played every wedding role, Sean confides that being an officiant is a job and not a privilege. To end, they bring back Happily Ever After, and listen to a voicemail where a bride isn’t happy with her wedding photos and doesn’t know what to do. Sean and Nicole give the only solution - give yourself a happy ending and reshoot it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole helps you decipher your wedding contracts with the help of Nicole O’Toole, a Chicago-based attorney, and 2022 bride. They jump straight into a voicemail from a bride who has found her perfect venue and is ready to pony up the money, but should she ask a lawyer to look at her contract? What are some red flags she should look for? What should she be asking to make sure they put in writing? Nicole O. guides us through small, medium, and big contracts - reminding us along the way that every contract is negotiable. They end on a game of Unpopular Opinions, where they decide if couples should have a joint bank account, if you not only marry your partner, but their family as well, and if having different hobbies from your partner can be an issue. Disclaimer: this episode should NOT be considered “legal advice,” these are discussions based on personal experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode brought to you by High Noon, we meet our second Betches Brides Ambassador, Mila White. Mila is a self proclaimed “Type-A - Control Freak” and admits to struggling with the desire to have a hand in everything from start to finish. She then shares how her and her fiance are balancing their very different cultural, familial, and religious backgrounds - revealing that they have to hold two bridal parties AND two wedding ceremonies to accommodate. To end, they play a new game called “Noon! or No-Way!” where Nicole helps Mila decide what she wants her Bachelorette party to look like. To add a little sun to your wedding or batch party, head to your local liquor store to pick up some High Noon or you can find where to purchase High Noon near you by visiting highnoonspirits.com. Sun’s Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by highly requested guest Kat L., creator of the website Brides Love A Sale. They start off by getting to know Kat, what inspired her to start Brides Love A Sale and how it has evolved into a tool to help future brides wear high fashion for half the price. Then, Nicole reads an email from a listener who is worried about the logistics of not only purchasing a secondhand dress, but how to work it into her timeline so it won’t outshine her original full price dress. Finally, they end on a round of “After The Wedding” Unpopular Opinions where we find out if telling your friends your partner’s secrets is okay, if changing your last name is too much work, and if it’s okay to go to bed mad at your partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by Brides ambassador Hannah Chambers, for the first Betches Brides Ambassador episode. First, Hannah shares about her roots in wedding planning, her Meet-Cute, and her green-nail proposal fiasco. Of course, Nicole asks about Hannah’s wedding plans, specifically, how she is making vendor decisions more than a year out. Hannah discusses her plans for her guest list, florals, and her choice not to have bridesmaids. Hannah shares some obstacles she and her partner have run into with vendors as a same-sex couple. Then, they get into splurging and saving. Finally, they end on “Unpopular Opinions” to see if throwing the bouquet and sweetheart tables are over and if photo booths are a waste of money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Nicole brings on Samantha Rosen, director of digital content at Betches, 2023 bride, and former travel editor from The Points Guy to give us all the tips and tricks for using credit card points and miles to your advantage for your next destination wedding or honeymoon abroad. Is there a way to basically pay for your entire honeymoon with points? Lastly, the end with “Unpopular Opinions” where we find out if a bride should pay for their bridal parties hair AND makeup, if your speech givers should read off their phone, or what are the rules of wedding transportation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by an honorary Betches Brides, Jorge Morales Picó and Marina Soucy to chat about their wedding and offer advice for creating the ultimate laid back wedding weekend. First they share how they went out of the regular order of things by booking their venue first. They explained just how they saved money by using the venue to its full potential rather than booking extra vendors. Nicole then asks about what they would have done differently and while the list isn’t long, inviting Summer Santa is at the very top. Lastly, they play a round of “Unpopular Opinions” to see if elaborate seating charts are necessary, and if the wedding should be paid for 50/50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by athlete, activist and 2022 bride, Taylor Rae Almonte to chat about bringing on inclusive and diverse vendors for your wedding. First we get to know Taylor, her fiance, and their wedding planning so far. Then, Nicole asks about Taylor’s activism and how it sparked the idea to seek out vendors of all backgrounds and her reasoning behind it. Next, they listen to a Voicemail from a bride wondering what to do when her fiance's family is expecting her parents to pay for the wedding. Lastly, they end on “Unpopular Opinions” discussing if you need to have every relative at your wedding, if you really need a wedding party, and if you need to go around and greet everyone at the reception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole brings back three-peat guest and Betches own Bryan Russell Smith for the final update on his destination wedding. Nicole reminds Bryan of his pre-wedding worries from his previous interview and Bryan assures us that everything went better than he could have imagined - How? Always over-prepare. Next they listen to a voicemail where a destination bride is asking how they can save money on the welcome party without making the guests feel cheated. Lastly, they end on a game of Unpopular Opinions where they discuss if a connection to your venue is necessary, if writing your own vows is cringe, and what it means to have an “overdone” wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back by popular demand, this week Nicole brings on Betches Podcast Director Sean Kilby to chat more about his numerous wedding opinions. Sean starts off by deconstructing his 5 layer speech sandwich that will guarantee to move a crowd. He explains that giving a successful speech is formulaic and with a little bit of practice (and tears) you will always kill it. Next, they listen to a voicemail about a listener wanting to mix wedding themes and while Sean praises the idea of throwing a fully themed wedding he recommends against mixing too many themes. Finally, they play Unpopular Opinions covering topics like - who pays for the afterparty, what is a reasonable time for last call, and the rules on after wedding brunches. Call the BETCHES Brides hotline at: (646) 389-7804‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole sits down with bride-to-be and organization phenom Lauren Ladoucer. They dish on how to be the best kind of type-A bride: prioritizing communication. They cover her tik tok-famous bridesmaid survey, meant to break down their role throughout the planning process, during the bachelorette, and on the day-of. She also explains her “vendor presentation,” to streamline the couple’s vision on flowers, dining, and more. Lastly, they tune into the Betches Brides Voicemail, and advise an upcoming bride on a hair and makeup mishap that could jeopardize the entire day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Nicole is back with wedding and event planner Melissa Andre, one of our most listened to guests in Betches Brides history. In this episode Nicole and Melissa chat about how social media, especially TikTok, has changed the way people view the wedding planning industry. Did you know people have A LOT of opinions on the internet? Melissa then explains that, while your wedding day should be about you, keeping that Host/Guest relationship is what truly creates a welcoming atmosphere. They finish off with a game of Unpopular Opinions, leaning on Melissa’s 15 years of experience to cover topics like: How important are the getting ready photos? Are grand exits overrated? And the ongoing argument of Band vs. DJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Call the BETCHES Brides hotline at: (646) 389-7804‬ This week, Nicole is joined by Betches Podcast Director Sean Kilby to chat about his experience as a DOC - Day Of Coordinator. They go through his day step by step - discussing exactly what he did as a DOC and what qualities couples should look for when seeking one out. Sean then offers his advice to couples on how to make their wedding "Amazing!" vs. “it was nice” - The secret? Always offer shots. Lastly, they listen to Betches Brides first ever voicemail submission and offer reassurance to a nervous bride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Nicole is joined by three-peat guest and wedding wardrobe queen, Caroline Crawford Patterson. They start off by reading listener-submitted emails covering everything from revealing wedding dresses, mismatched bridal party outfits, to dress shopping with a large group. Then, they play a new game called “Would You Rather” where they test which wedding faux pas they would rather experience. Finally, they close out with “Unpopular Opinions'' but with a twist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Nicole is re-joined by Betches own Bryan Russell Smith to chat about his fast approaching destination wedding. They start off by Bryan giving the latest updates on his planning and how he is working through the last minute details - which includes learning how to address his fiancé's family in (almost) fluent Spanish. Then, they play a round of “Unpopular Opinions” discussing topics like, how long should a ceremony drag on, and do destination bach parties need to stop? Lastly, they read a listener's submitted email about wedding gift expectations from a guests point of view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Naomi Bernstein, co-host of the Betches Oversharing Podcast and Jordana’s sister. They start off by chatting about a very popular topic, “The Post Wedding Blues” and how it affects couples after their big day. Then, Nicole asks Dr. Bernstein how couples can set up solid groundwork for their marriage before and after the wedding day. Finally, they read a listener email and discuss how couples should handle arguments that pop up during wedding planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by her very own wedding photographer, Alex Ashman. They start off by reminiscing about Nicole’s wedding and just how they got the perfect wedding photos. Alex goes on to say just how difficult it can be to find a wedding photographer, because you need someone just as unique as your big day. Then, they talk about how your photographer can make the day easier for the couple and also how the couple can make it easier on the photographer (here's a hint - feed them). Finally, they end with a listener’s email, going into detail on how they should set up their timeline for the day from a photographer perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Nicole is re-joined by Caroline Ripa for a very special mail bag episode. They start by catching up with everything Caroline has been up to since she was last on the show. Then, they answer hot topic emails like debating the age-old question of “kids or no kids on the big day” and how it’s OK to be more nonchalant about your wedding. Next, Nicole debuts a new segment called “Wedding Regrets” where they read some listeners' wedding regrets to give their advice and reassurance. Lastly, they play a round of “Unpopular Opinions” where we get Caroline's opinions, as a designer, on wedding fonts, card boxes, and seating charts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is joined this week by BETCHES very own, Amanda Duberman. In this episode, Amanda focuses on narrowing down her non-negotiables, which mainly consists of her need for good NYC food, and who can blame her? She then asks Nicole for her advice when it comes to DIYing a majority of her wedding. Nicole’s big tip is solidifying after party plans if you want the festivities to last all night. They then read an email submission about getting post engagement anxiety, and how Amanda combats this by focusing on making her special day very personal rather than traditional. How? By adding politics, of course. Lastly, they play a game of “Unpopular Opinions”, discussing topics like: having an open bar, wearing a cape vs. a veil, and if you should worry about “half-assing” your wedding planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by Mikayla Nogueira, a successful makeup artist and 2023 bride. They chat about Mikayla’s dating journey with her fiance' and how it convinced her to believe in love at first sight. Then, Mikayla reveals that she actually gave direction when it came to her engagement ring, since you know, she'll be wearing it everyday. She then shares that a “clean and classic” aesthetic is her vision for the wedding, but will she pull a Christine Quinn and have a sloth make an appearance? Lastly, Nicole asks who Mikayla would trust to do her makeup on the big day and the answer will shock you. No, unfortunately it’s not Rihanna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is joined today by the one, the only, the new Jordana Marinelli (well, still Abraham for now). Refreshed from her honeymoon, Jordana is ready to relive every moment with us and share her tips along the way. Warning, she’s honest about what honeymooners have to suffer through… surrounded by cake, champagne, and rose petals, it’s truly horrible! First, they started their trip off in Sri Lanka with a tea tour and a wildlife safari in Yala National Park. Next, The Maldives, where they hopped on a sea plane to be transported to their picturesque overwater bungalow surrounded by clear blue water and relaxation. On their way home, they decided to take a 36 hour layover in Dubai, where in that short amount of time her husband, Michael, convinced her to go skydiving. Because why not fall (pun intended) in love all over again while plummeting down to earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is back in the studio, and this week she’s joined by bride-to-be Taelor Pawnell (aka Stylish Sista) for a very informative wedding planning debrief. Taelor tells us all about how she met her fiancé, why she decided to hire a “budget” wedding planner, and how she ended up getting the engagement photos of her dreams. Plus, she fills us in on the bridesmaid powerpoint that went viral, along with how to get your hands on the ready-made template yourself. Never too early to get the bridesmaids organized, amirite? Next, Taelor shares her best advice for when you’re shopping for a plus size wedding dress. Finally, she tells us about the ingenious guest-experience she has planned for her upcoming wedding (hint: Ms. Pac-man would be proud). Download Taelor's template here: @Stylishsista - Bridesmaid Welcome Presentation Template Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is joined by wedding planner and owner of Rheefined Company, Jason Rhee, for our most anticipated episode yet. Jason is to talk all things vendor tipping and more! Before getting into the nitty gritty of vendor tipping, they discuss the first and foremost important first step before you even start to consider vendor shopping. They also chat about tips for shopping around for ideal vendors, whether or not it's rude to negotiate with vendors, and what to expect in a vendor contract. Next, Nicole and Jason move over to hot topic discussion - which vendors exactly should we be tipping (and how much??). Then, it's time for a game of "Unpopular Opinions," this one about - chairs, silk bouquets, and inviting someone just because they invited you. Finally, they wrap with a game of "Save vs. Splurge," discussing things like renting nicer flatware/drinkware, reception experiences, and live music during cocktail hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by mental health and body image advocate, and host of the Real Pod podcast, Victoria Garrick! She is here to discuss all things wedding planning, starting off with her engagement story and how it all happened. They get into the inevitable and relatable pressure that comes with being a bride, and the pressure that society puts on us to "shed" for the wedding. Then, Victoria talks about how her dress shopping experience was and yes - not crying when she found "the" dress (and that's OK!). She also shares tangible tips on how to handle comments made about your body throughout the wedding planning process. Plus, she shares how she came to her decision to do a first look and why it's so important to her to have a positive wedding mindset. To close the show, they end with a Game of "Unpopular Opinions," including who should see your dress before the big day, donut walls, and Sunday weddings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is back for a bonus episode with celebrity skin specialist, Brittany Blancato! Brittany's here to talk all about skincare, starting off with her acne journey and finally getting to the point of clearing it. She shares her thoughts on slugging, before getting into everything you should know about the different skincare treatments including: facials, peels, and lasers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Nicole is joined once again by Chris Burns AKA @fatcarriebradshaw to solve your wedding dilemmas! Before they jump into the emails, Chris catches us up on his wedding life, including the one he recently attended, and all the weddings he’s attending this year. Then, it's time for the listener emails about - uninviting guests, in-laws' unsolicited opinions, and friends who schedule their weddings too close to your's. After that, Chris and Nicole move over to some games, starting off with a brand new one called "Wedding Regrets" about hiring videographers, remembering to eat at your own wedding, and hosting vs. focusing on your partner. Finally, we close with our classic "Unpopular Opinions," this one about matching bridesmaids dresses, rustic decor, and cocktail hour receptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Nicole is joined by host of the We Met At Acme podcast, Lindsey Metselaar! Lindsey is here to give us the scoop of her engagement, ring shopping, and not to mention — planning it all in just 5 months!! They begin with a flashback to how Lindsey met her husband, Steven, before getting to the engagement details, and jumping straight into the wedding planning process. Lindsey shares why she decided to having her wedding so soon, and how the shorter timeline actually helped her make decisions easier. She then gets into adding that extra pop of color her wedding, including her green dress and incorporating bright colors in her wedding decor. They chat about bridesmaids styling, wedding regrets, and what it was like having Sara Barailles perform at her reception. Then it’s time for “Unpopular Opinions,” where they discuss first looks, ditching the traditional white dress, and stopping the dance for the cake cutting. To round off the episode, they close with “Save vs. Splurge,” debating whether to skimp out or spend on pinspot lighting, wedding day jewelry, and bridesmaid gifts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is joined this week by Founder of Maya Moves, Maya Sank, to talk all things wedding dances. To start, Maya shares all about her background as a dance choreographer, and how that eventually led her to get into weddings. They get into listener questions about first dances, discussing things like choosing song suggestions, slow vs. fast songs, and easy moves anyone (literally— anyone) can incorporate into their first dance. Then it’s time for a listener email about a simultaneous father/daughter and mother/son dance. The next listener email gets into a bride who wants to include her step dad in her traditions while also honoring her dad who passed. Nicole and Maya round off this episode with a game of “Unpopular Opinions,” this time about photo booths, bach party etiquette, and partnered entrances at the wedding party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is back with a bonus episode with her college bestie and newlywed bride, Brooke Weislow! Brooke’s here to talk all about her recent wedding in the Dominican Republic, starting with how she came to her decision for the venue, weekend events, and her best wedding planning tool. She gets into some of the things that went wrong during her wedding — yup, a flat tire and not to mention her missing shoes! Plus, Brooke discusses packing tips, her fav part of the wedding, and any wedding day regrets (don’t we all have them?). Then Brooke shares her decor choices for her wedding, which decor upgrades she ended up skipping, and some of the unexpected costs you should be mindful of when planning a destination wedding. Finally, they close with some rapid fire questions about her wedding day look, gifts for her bridesmaids, and her 360 photo booth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by Betches’ own Integrated Marketing Director (and bride-to-be) Karla Barone! They start with all the deets on how she met her fiancé, Corey, and the day of her proposal (plus how far Corey was willing to go to make it all happen). Karla shares her wedding planning process, including her wedding venue, the meaning of her wedding date, and which vendors she’s booked thus far. Up next, they get into the backstory of her ring, and how she decided to upgrade a family heirloom engagement ring to fit her personal style. They discuss sentimental details Karla and Corey are working into the wedding decor (even taking inspo from the dating app they met on), and how a wedding planner saved her *literally* thousands of dollars. Then, it’s time for a listener email all about the overwhelming (and relatable) feeling of wedding planning. Finally, they close with a round of “Unpopular Opinions,” discussing things like dog-themed cocktails, wedding bands, and micro weddings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is back this week those a returning guest (and someone we all know and love), Caroline Crawford Patterson! They start off with an updated on how the married life is going, before diving into a rapid-fire round of questions to answer all things wedding dilemmas. They discuss things like the very first thing to do after getting engaged, invitation rules, and ideas for the groom and bride the morning of the wedding. Then, it’s time for the listener email, this one about a pregnant bridesmaid who can’t attend bachelorette party anymore. After that, they play a round of “Unpopular Opinions,” about getting ready photos, working out on the wedding day (do people really do that?), and destination bachelorettes when you already have a destination wedding. Finally, they close with a game of “Save vs. Splurge,” where they talk about aisle decor, champagne toasts, and appetizers for cocktail hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is joined by a guest we are so excited about, transgender influencer and recent bride Jamie Pandit! To start off, Jamie shares her transgender journey, living in stealth for over half her life, and making the very brave decision to come out publicly. She discusses how she met her now husband, Phil, and what it was like coming out to him and his family prior to her wedding. She even talks all about the details of her proposal and wedding, and why it was so important for her to honor both her and her husband's unique cultures. Finally, it's time for a round of "Unpopular Opinions," about welcome bags, open seating, and honeymoons (should you leave right away or wait after the wedding?). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Nicole is joined once again by Betches' own Bryan Russell Smith to talk all about updates on his upcoming destination wedding in Spain. They discuss venue site visits, which vendors he's booked so far, and custom wedding invitations. They dive into some listener questions about wedding traditions (including ones he'll definitely be skipping), picking an officiator, and ideas for dress codes. Next, it's time for the first listener email about having two weddings (is it too much?). Then, the second email is about a conflicted bride who is struggling to overcome people-pleasing and unsolicited opinions while wedding planning. Finally, they they wrap with a round of "Unpopular Opinions," discussing things like first looks, plus ones, and welcome parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by wedding planner, event stylist, and Real Housewives of Miami star, Guerdy Abraira! To start off, Guerdy shares how she got into the world of wedding planning experience, the difference between a wedding planner and an event stylist, and her favorite wedding that she’s ever designed. We of course can’t forget about listener questions, starting off with how to elevate your venue with tablescape decor (but also keeping it budget-friendly). Plus, they discuss the top five things you should do immediately after getting engaged, and practical tips to plan an afterparty. Finally, it’s time for our “Unpopular Opinions” segment, this one about welcome signs, grand exits, and DJs vs. bands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by Chris Burns, AKA @fatcarriebradshaw to talk all about what it’s like being a bridesman, best man, groomsman, and soon-to-be wedding officiant. We kick off with some listener questions, starting with how he affords attending so many weddings, whether you have to buy a wedding gift if you’re a bridesmaid, and if it's ever okay to not go to a bridal shower. Plus, Chris shares his favorite bridesman outfit, the best tips to keep the bride calm, and the number one thing a bride should never forget on the wedding day. Then, it’s time for a listener email all about how to line up your bridesmaids when everyone just can’t seem to agree (does the order really matter?). Finally, they close with their “Unpopular Opinions” segment, this one about gifting etiquette, who’s really supposed to pay for the bachelorette party, and couples showers vs. bridal showers (which one’s better?).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by Tori Williams, world-renowned celebrity event planner and star of VH1’s “My Celebrity Dream Wedding.” To kick off, they chat all how Tori dove head first into the wedding industry after starting off in wedding hair and makeup. Next, they discuss how she makes high budget weddings possible, expenses that you can definitely skip on, and even some of her favorite celeb weddings for wedding planning inspiration. Then, it’s time to get into our listener questions, starting with budget friendly ways to make your wedding feel more luxurious. Plus, Tori shares her thoughts on the biggest wedding trends of 2022, and advice for planners who are working with clients who don’t know what they want. They move onto the “Save or Splurge?” segment, where they discuss whether or not it’s worth spending on paper products, lighting, and tablescape decor. To round off the show, they close with “Unpopular Opinions,” this time about greeting all your wedding guests, the importance of flowers, and all white-florals (timeless or overrated?). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back this week with another episode! They start off by discussing their first holidays as newly married couples, Nicole’s plans to adopt a dog, and Jordana’s upcoming honeymoon. Next, Jordana has a major announcement to share, and then we get into those listener emails. Up first, we have a bride who’s conflicted about a friend she hired for her wedding (and the moment she realized it probably wasn’t the best idea). The next listener email covers a couple questions, including some save the date advice, what to do with your wedding dress after the big day, and deciding between who should be walking you down the aisle. Then, it’s time for “Unpopular Opinions,” this time about wedding shower invitations, serving liquor, and boutonnieres (overrated or cute?). Next, they read their “Happily Ever After” email all about dealing with feeling jealous of others getting married before you, before closing with a round of “Save or Splurge?,” where they discuss which expenses are worth splurging on and which you should actually save your money on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is back for a special bonus episode with Betches Sales Director Kristin and her new husband Collin! They get into all the details of their recent wedding weekend, including the rehearsal dinner, the wedding day decor, the reception, and everything in between. They also talk about how collaborative their planning of the wedding was, and how Collin contributed to the process to make sure that Kristin wasn’t shouldering the entire responsibility on her shoulders. Make sure to follow @betchesbrides to see pictures from their incredible wedding! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole are back with Jordana’s bridesmaid and stylist Liza Lieberman! They get into the tricky business of styling your bridesmaids, and how to approach the whole ordeal so that everyone feels comfortable and looks amazing. They get into fabrics, colors, hairstyles, and everything else you should keep in mind as you plan. They also talk about the best ways of communicating with your bridesmaids so that you can let them know what you want without hurting anyone's feelings. To end the show, Jordana and Nicole play another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time about about bridal bouquets, cocktail receptions, and family invitations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back with the final episode of the year! They start off by getting into how the world is fairing in the face of yet another variant before jumping into some listener emails. The emails this week are all about navigating tricky family dynamics, and they cover everything from overbearing Italian moms to sister-in-laws that don't feel included. They end the show with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time on wedding sendoffs, cohesive groomsmen suits, and ballroom weddings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is back with newlywed Jess Clarke to talk all about her wedding journey. She starts off with the story of how she met her husband Ben Higgins, and then walks us through all the details of wedding. She breaks down the venue choice, how she landed on her color scheme, and why hunter green had to be the cornerstone of the entire design. Jess, who is a licensed esthetician, also shares her insights about skin routines and how to make sure that your skin is positively growing for the big day. Be sure to follow @jessclarke_ for all the beautiful wedding pictures! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is back with another special guest, this time Selling Sunset’s Heather Rae El Moussa! They start things off talking about how she met her now husband Tarek El Moussa and then they get into all the ceremony details and what made it so special, such as writing sentimental vows to Tarek’s kids. They also got into guest lists, and which co-workers were invited. They end the show with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time about wearing a single dress the whole night, why engagement parties are necessary, and wedding videographers. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana is back to share all the details of her Mexican destination wedding! She fills us in on every part of the weekend, including each of the events and how it all went down. She also shares a few things that didn’t go exactly to plan, how she dealt with them, and how the weekend was a resounding success in spite of it. Check out all the amazing pictures on Instagram @betchesbrides! Then it’s time for another round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time about Chardonnay, flower men, and pampas grass. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole hosts content creator Caroline Ripa to talk all about her own wedding journey and how she managed to keep her budget low with some DIY elements. Caroline talks us through the planning of her wedding and how she approached the process, and a few things she would do differently knowing what sho knows now. They also discuss why breaking from some wedding traditions can be freeing, and how to avoid feeling that you have to follow all the rules to have a memorable wedding. They end the show with a round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time about Bridezillas, post wedding brunches and Sunday weddings. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole hosts content creator and Wedding Wardrobe Queen Caroline Crawford Patterson on the podcast! Caroline starts off by sharing how she approached her wedding from a design perspective and how her attention to detail paid off in a big way. They also get into how to manage something going wrong at the wedding, and how to keep a clear mind when dealing with issues on the fly. Then they play a round of Splurge or Save, and Caroline gives us her insight on whether certain elements are worth investing in. After that, they end the episode with another round Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time about wedding toasts, dress shopping, and bridesmaids dresses. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back this week for a bonus episode! Just as Jordana preparing to fly to Mexico, she shares everything that’s on her mind; what’s what’s she’s excited for, and what she’s concerned about, and what she can’t wait for. Nicole also talks about her own experience in the week leading up to her wedding and how she dealt with things going wrong during and after the wedding. Make sure to follow @betchesbrides to stay up to date on the wedding and see all the pictures as it happens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back with another episode and they kick it off with some updates as Jordana’s wedding is just a little over a week away! She shares everything going on with her planning, including what is making her the most stressed along with what she’s most excited about. Nicole also tells us about her upcoming brother’s wedding and how she’s helping out with planning the rehearsal dinner. Then, they get into this week’s emails, starting with a bride that is trying to include her future mother-in-law in the planning but doesn’t know just how many details to share to make her feel included. They also breakdown another email from a listener about one of her bridesmaids who’s asking her to move the date of her bachelorette so she can attend another wedding. Is that unfair to ask of her? They close things out with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time about getting your nails done professionally, sparkler send-offs, and getting wasted at your wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is back this week with your personal financial hype woman, Berna Anat, to talk all about finances for the wedding! Berna shares everything you should keep in mind as you budget for the wedding, and how using savings calculators can be a godsend when strategizing for big financial events like weddings can be. She also talks all about about preparing for combining your finances with your partner after you’re married and how to make sure you are ready for that big step. To end the show, they play “Save or Splurge?,” where Berna gives her insight on which wedding expenses are worth splurging on and which you should probably kick to the curb. Be sure to follow @heyberna on instagram and check out Money Please wherever you get your podcasts to hear more from the amazing Berna! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is back from her honeymoon! In this episode, she shares all the highlights of her incredible trip, complete with hiking, and beach relaxation, and even shark diving. She also gives all her tips for how to plan and prepare for the trip, including what to pack, how to structure your stops, and how to make sure you’re making the most of the itinerary. Check out @betchesbrides and @nicolepellegrin0 on Instagram to see all the pictures and learn more about her incredible trip! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana hosts Gabi Lavor, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Canteiro Weddings, a Mexican company specializing in destination weddings! They start off with what you should consider if you are thinking about hosting a destination event, and the first steps you need to take before taking the plunge. They also breakdown what you should prioritize when making your budget, and what is truly essential to have to make your event unforgettable. Follow @gabilavor and @canteiroweddings to learn more about their gorgeous wedding events! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Jordana is joined by board certified dermatologist Dr. Jaimie Glick to answer all your questions about Botox and filler. They cover what first-timers should know about Botox, what areas people usually treat, and which Botox brand is best. Dr. Glick also shares when the best time to come in for Botox is and whether it’s possible to “overdo” it. Next it’s time for the listener questions all about Botox maintenance, costs, and other alternatives. Then, they go through some listener questions about filler, including when to start the trial period, what makes filler different from Botox, and if it’s more expensive than Botox. Be sure to follow @drjaimieglick on Instagram for skincare tips or to make an appointment! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole kick off the episode with some recent updates. Nicole is preparing for her African honeymoon and Jordana shares some thoughts on weddings as a whole as hers is just around the corner. Then they get into some listener emails, including one about a listener who wants to read her own vows at the ceremony, but her fiancé wants to avoid it. Is there a compromise that will make both of them happy? Then it’s time for Unpopular Opinions this time brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time on pictures under the veil, wedding veils themselves, and separate rooms the night before the wedding. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back this week and they start off with a few updates on Jordana’s fast-approaching wedding and how she’s chasing down her guests for those few final RSVPs. Then, Nicole hosts Ben Kaufman, the band leader of her wedding band! They talk all about what makes a wedding reception a blast, and how you can avoid some common pitfalls to make sure your guests are engaged the whole way through. Then, Jordana and Nicole end the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time about notifying brides that you’ve moved, getting ready with your wedding party, and keeping your dress a secret. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back with a new episode! Nicole starts off talking about how she feels now that her wedding is done and her thoughts on the dreaded ‘post-wedding blues.’ Jordana then shares a few updates from her own wedding that keeps getting closer and closer! They then get into a few emails from our listeners, which deal with topics like inviting your coworkers to the wedding, a day-of wedding dresser, and wearing a second look. They round it all out with a round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard seltzer about multiple MOH’s, line dances and cheesy songs, and Jack and Jill bach parties. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole hosts recently married comedian and co-host extraordinaire of The Betches Sup Podcast, Alise Morales! She fills us in about all the details of her amazing Brooklyn wedding, all the way from dealing with a real-life wedding crasher to an ice cream truck allegedly catching on fire. They end the show with a round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard seltzer about small weddings, Nashville bachelorette parties, and thank you cards. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole’s wedding is finally here! On this episode, Nicole walks us through her incredible wedding day from beginning to end. She starts with the last few days leading up to the wedding before diving into a full breakdown of the day. She shares the biggest takeaways from the day, including her favorite moment, things she would’ve done a little differently, and so many more incredible tips. Then they end the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer! Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Nicole and Jordana host Monica Thornton, co-founder of RPZL to talk all things wedding hair and specifically hair extensions. They get into all the details of how to plan your timeline to make sure you get to your wedding day with no hair out of place and how hair extensions can be just what you need to make your hair shine on your wedding. To round off the episode, they play another round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon, this time about wedding planning, cake smashes, and inviting your bridesmaids to the bachelorette party. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a few weeks apart, Jordana and Nicole are finally back for an episode together! Jordana starts off with a summary of her dreamy trip to Greece, and then Nicole gives us some updates on her wedding as it gets closer and closer. Then, it’s time for some listener emails. First up, a listener writes in about her sister not wanting to have a first dance at her wedding. Is it okay to pass up on a tradition like that? Then, another listener writes in about not getting a wedding gift from one of her really close college friends. Is it tacky to call someone out for not getting you a gift? After that, it’s time for another round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time about paying for bridesmaid’s dresses, wedding hashtags, and wedding programs. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is back for a bonus episode with Lauren Kay, executive editor and wedding expert from The Knot to answer all of our questions about how the recent rise of coronavirus cases and the delta variant is affecting weddings across the county. Should you postpone your date (again)? Is it ok to require guests to get vaccinated to attend the wedding? How do you communicate that to your guests without causing friction? Make sure to listen to hear Lauren’s take on it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nicole hosts Sarah Merrill From Big Kid Problems to talk all about the wedding process from beginning to end. Sarah starts off by sharing her own wedding journey as a Corona bride and how she dealt with a few obstacles along the way. They also talk about the so-called “Post Wedding Blues” and how to make sure you are prioritizing the right things before, during, and after your wedding. After that, she shares a few tips about her beauty routine in preparation for the wedding and how she juggled everything at the same time. They end the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time about bridal party introductions, bachelorette party benders, and wedding cake. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole kick things off with a few updates on their wedding planning as we keep getting closer and closer to their dates! After that, Nicole hosts renowned wedding & event planner Melissa Andre to talk all about designing your perfect wedding. Melissa starts off by giving us some background on her journey into event planning before getting into all tips and tricks for approaching the design of your wedding. She also gets into what the different stages of designing should be, and how to pace yourself so you’re doing everything at the right time. After that, Jordana comes back to play a round Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time tackling destination weddings, surprise bachelorette party, and polaroid guest books. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are joined this week by Jeffra Trumpower, Senior Director, Creative Marketing at WeddingWire to answer all of your wedding budget questions. They start off with tips and tricks with how to even start making a wedding budget and what to keep in mind as you come across the hard decisions. They also breakdown how you should choose what to really splurge on for the wedding, and how to make sure you’re prioritizing the right things on your budget. After that, its time for Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time dealing with first dances, wearing sneakers under your wedding dress, and telling friends they’re not in your wedding party. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back this week and they start off with a few updates on their own weddings before diving in to some listener emails! First up, they breakdown an email from a listener whose in-laws have been very cold to her and she's unsure what to do about it. After that, they discuss another email about a bride who is dealing with too many people wanting to give speeches at the reception, making her concerned about how long they might all take. Then, another listener writes in about her how sister is getting married and wants her to give a wedding speech, but she is completely at a loss for what to say since she does not approve of the groom. Can she just not mention the groom at all during the speech? At the end the episode, they play a round Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time tackling ugly chairs, digital save the dates, and rehearsal dinners. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole gives us a full recap of her amazing Tulum bachelorette party! She goes through the entire itinerary from beginning to end and points out the absolute highlights of the weekend. She also gives her thoughts on a few things she would’ve done a little differently given the chance, and how to make sure you’re planning for absolutely everything. Then it’s time for Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time tackling 4-day wedding weekends, wedding event outfits, and that one bridesmaid who forgets it’s not their wedding. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole and Jordana host licensed couples therapist Dr. Naomi Bernstein, who is also Jordana’s older sister! They have a fascinating conversation on the effects that getting married can have on a relationship, and how marriage can be one of a couple’s biggest early tests. They get into how weddings can expose various vulnerabilities, and why more couples should consider therapy even if they don’t think anything is wrong. They also break down a few commons doubts and fears that are bound to come up as you’re getting married, and how to approach communicating about them to make sure you are preparing yourself for the future. Then, it’s time for Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer! This time they discuss topics like future sister-in-laws, wearing white to your wedding events, and giving your bridesmaids a list of duties. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole bring us some major updates from their recent events! First up, Nicole breaks down her bridal shower and gives a few invaluable tips to make your your event shine. She gets into music, party favors, centerpieces, DIY elements that made her whole event feel personal and unique. She also gets into the costs of the event and how to approach planning it when you’re on a budget. Then, Jordana shares her story about her incredible bachelorette party in Lake Tahoe. She gets into the schedule for the weekend and how it all unfolded, sharing tips on everything from party favors, games, decor, and even her fitness routine. Be sure to follow us @betchesbrides to check out pictures and content from both events! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To start off the episode, Jordana and Nicole talk about the final stages of planning for their exciting upcoming events: Nicole’s bridal shower, and Jordana’s bachelorette party. They get into how they’re approaching the week before their events and what is on their mind as the dates keep getting closer and closer. Then, Nicole hosts Kelianne Stankus to talk all about her recent engagement. Kelianne starts off sharing her engagement story and then gets into all how she’s doing with the wedding planning process. After that, they go through a round of Unpopular Opinions submitted by the audience, covering things like sit-down receptions, un-asking bridesmaids, and guests with dietary restrictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back this week and they are joined by Paulina Bichara, the professional wedding photographer who’s capturing Jordana’s wedding! Paulina starts off sharing her journey from graphic designer to wedding photographer, and what helped her stand out as she started her career as a wedding photographer. Then, they get into all info you need to know as you plan your wedding pictures, including what shots you need, planning your schedule, and even how to deal with family dynamics as you plan your photos. Paulina also shares her insight on what steps to follow to infuse your wedding photos with your own sense of identity so that they are as special as your day itself. After that, Paulina offers her expertise on a listener email about the tricky business of scheduling your photos on the wedding day while wanting to have the first look walking down the aisle, and how you can have it all without taking time away from the rest of the day’s activities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To kick things off this week, Jordana and Nicole start with some exciting wedding updates! Nicole is getting closer and closer to her wedding day and this week she updates us on the status of her flower arrangements, her upcoming hair and make up trials, and even goes in to her experience with micro-blading and how it all works. Jordana then fills us in about her upcoming site visit to Mexico and working with a local wedding planner, her ongoing beauty regiment, and everything on her mind her upcoming bachelorette party. Then, they get into the email for the week, where a listener writes in about whether she should hire a wedding planner. She wants to be able to enjoy her wedding day without worrying about all the mini details, but is worried that a wedding planner might alter the vision for the wedding and offend her family who’s paying for the event. After that, Jordana and Nicole play a rapid fire round of Unpopular Opinions, covering issues like guest books, rehearsal dinners, after parties, welcome signs, and even cake cutting. To end the show, they play a round of Runaway Bride, going through a few scenarios and deciding whether they would stay at the alter or run for the hills! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole are back and they kick things off with a few wedding planning updates! Nicole is just a few months out from her wedding and talks about what’s on her mind as she getting into crunch time, including the invitations, the wedding wardrobe, and final venue details. Then, Jordana and Nicole dive in to the week’s topic, giving their thoughts on wedding registries and a few ideas on how to approach it. They also list a few of their favorite registry items on their own lists and why they decided to include them. They even ponder the age old question of what are standing mixers even used for? Then, it’s time for the emails for the week. First, a bride writes in about the bizarre experience of a completely random person buying them one of the gifts from the wedding registry as random act of kindness. How do you even respond to that? Should your wedding registry be private? Then, another listener writes in about communicating to her makeup artist that she didn’t like her make-up trial. What’s the best way to tell them that she wants something completely different without being rude? After that, another bride writes in about noticing her fiancés receding hairline and wondering if she should offer solutions or just let nature take its course. What’s the best way of approaching telling your partner something about their appearance? They finish off the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time about the first look, open seating receptions, and reading speeches on your phone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back with another episode and they start off with few updates on their weddings as things begin to open back up after the pandemic. Nicole also talks about how it felt going to an in-person wedding again and a few things she noticed about the whole experience. Then, they get into some listener emails! First, a bride writes in about gift-giving for her family. Is there a rule of thumb for how much to spend on a gift for your parents? Do you need to get your groom’s parents gifts even if they aren’t really involved? After that, a Maid of Honor writes in about having to deal with multiple people bailing on the destination bachelorette party after she’s already paid for it. Is it acceptable to still expect them to pay for the weekend since they cancelled last minute? Then, another bride writes in who’s doing her best to avoid people pleasing in her wedding planning, but is having a hard time letting down a friend who named her as the maid of honor for her own wedding. What’s the best way of breaking the news that she will not be her Maid of Honor? Finally, Jordana and Nicole welcome Betches pop culture expert Dylan Hafer for a few rounds of celebrity wedding trivia! Be sure to check out Pop Alarm to get your daily 5-minute pop culture fix wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole host Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan to talk all about their engagement! They start off with the charming story of how they met, and how quickly they realized that they were perfect for each other. Then, they get into their wedding planning process so far, and how they’ve adapted to multiple challenges thrown their way. They cover everything about how they’ve managed to turn those roadblocks into new initiatives to challenge the wedding industry as a whole in order to make sure that everyone in the LGBTQ+ community feels welcome and comfortable as they plan their weddings. They also talk about making history as the Knot’s first LGBTQ+ cover couple ever and what it meant to them to be featured there. To end the show, they go through a fun round of Unpopular Opinions, discussing save the dates, walking down the aisle, and who should get a plus one at your wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Jordana and Nicole are back to talk about bridal showers, destination weddings, and registries. They start off with updates on Nicole’s wedding planning and some of the hurdles she’s encountered planning her bridal shower. Next, they dive into the first listener email, which is about proper gift etiquette for destination weddings and bridal showers. Should you purchase gifts for both the destination wedding and the bridal shower? Then, the second listener email is about a bride who’s anxious about the pressure to be emotional during her wedding ceremony. Finally, they play Runaway Bride and Unpopular Opinions about bridesmaid duties, who should pay for for the rehearsal dinner, and the importance of getting ready photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Jordana and Nicole start off with a few updates on their wedding planning, including site visits, ceremony music, and whether to opt for digital or paper wedding invitations. Then, they dive into this week’s topic all about navigating disagreements with your partner during the wedding planning process. The first listener email is about a bride who cannot agree with her fiancé on whether to include their dog in their wedding. Next, the second email is from a bride struggling to decide on an officiant that both herself and the groom are happy with. Then, the third email is all about minimonies and second wedding etiquette — should you purchase a second wedding gift? They end the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions, discussing the joy of wedding planning, backyard weddings, and photo booths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole host Lauren Grunstein from Verstolo Diamonds to talk about renting jewelry for your wedding! They start off with a breakdown on the process from start to finish and then dive into some other details like price, traveling with your jewelry, and picking a style that is right for you. Then, they go into a few things to consider when choosing you wedding bands, like materials, stacking with your engagement ring, and matching with your groom. They end the show with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time about leaving a wedding early, brides planning their own bachelorette parties, and wedding hashtags. Follow @verstolo to find out more about the process and see all they have to offer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole are joined by Jamie Lee, comedian, author, and host of The Wedding Coach on Netflix. They talk about how Jamie broke into the wedding industry, and then dive into some of the most common wedding day dilemmas couples experience. Next they talk about dealing with difficult family members, what wedding guests actually care about, and the best and worst weddings expenses. Then, they go through a round of Unpopular Opinions, discussing things like wedding registries, expectations vs reality, and bar services. To end the episode, they wrap up with a listener email about dealing with kids at a wedding and hiring a wedding babysitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back this week to talk all about the tricky subject of making sure others are happy with your wedding while staying true to your own priorities. They kick it off with a listener email about a bride whose controlling mother who has been giving pushback on almost every decision she has made so far. She's struggling to keep her involved while planning the wedding she wants. Then, they breakdown another email from a bride about how to avoid the competitive nature surrounding weddings, especially when several of her friends are also getting married around the same time period. Next, they go into a third email about a bride who is forgoing a big wedding in favor of a small ceremony, but is struggling to explain the change to her friends and family without feeling guilty for not having a big event. They end the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions, discussing rehearsal dinners, after wedding snacks, and floral centerpieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole hosts returning guest Jen Glantz founder of Bridesmaid for Hire to talk all about her recent wedding journey! They start off with a rundown of her business and everything she’s learned across the years from attending countless weddings and dealing with all the inevitable interpersonal situations that arise. Then, they go into her own recent wedding process, how she navigated getting married in the pandemic, and a few pointers on how to make sure you are actually prioritizing what’s important for you when planning a wedding. To end the show, they go through a few bridesmaid related questions from the listeners, going over everything from unasking someone to be your bridesmaid to who should pay for the hair and makeup to gift ideas for your bridesmaids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back this week to discuss an important topic: how to include your love ones in your wedding when you aren't having a bridal party. First off, a listener writes in about how to include her finances sibling in the wedding when they have decided against wedding parties. Jordana and Nicole go through a list of options of how to accomplish this during the ceremony as well as different options thought the day. Then, another listener writes in about a tricky dilemma, having two friends who are getting married in the same weekend and how to best support them both on their big days. Lastly, Jordana and Nicole tackle a 3rd email about a bride-to-be whose father passed away and is at a loss about how to handle the mother-son dance between her fiancé and his mother. To end the episode, they go through another another round of Unpopular Opinions, this week about engagement photos, big weddings, and first looks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole start off with a few updates on their own weddings and a very exciting vaccine eligibility update in NY! Then, they dive into the main topic for the week: wedding gifts and guest etiquette. They start off with a listener who writes in about how to navigate the world of wedding gift giving, especially when you’re not super close with the couple getting married. Then, they discuss another listener email about a tricky situation involving whether to invite the best man’s girlfriend who she doesn’t particularly like and is known to cause drama. After that they cover an email from a listener who writes in about maid of honor responsibilities, room block questions, and bridal shower family drama. They round it off with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this week about bridezillas, beer and wine open bars, and courtesy invites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Jordana and Nicole are joined by Betches' very own Bryan Russell Smith to talk all about his recent engagement and to fill us in on how his wedding planning is going. They go over all the details of his engagement, and then dive into his upcoming destination wedding, which will be held overseas. The also go over how Bryan is handling entering the world of planning, how he and his fiancé are deciding what type of wedding they want, and which traditions they'll highlight on their big day. Then they all go through another round of listener submitted Unpopular Opinions, discussing things like wedding parties, Sunday weddings, and reception traditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole start off with some exciting updates on their weddings and discuss how good getting things done can feel. Then, they go our main topic for the week, which is Bridal Parties. Our first email is from a listener trying to figure out what would be the best way to decline being part of a bridal party of someone she doesn’t particularly get along with. After that, they discuss an email about how to make sure everyone in your bridal party feels welcome and included when they might not all know each other that well. The third email is from a middle child bride who is wondering how to diffuse sibling drama within her bridal party while asking for the support she needs. They round it all off with a round of Unpopular Opinions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole host beauty expert Leah Wyar for a conversation on all things related to wedding beauty! They go over all the recent trends that brides have been following in the past year, including hairstyles, makeup choices, and wardrobe. They also go into a few tips if you decide to do your own make up or hair, and how to make the most of your planning time and a few brands to look into. They end the episode with a listener email about how to bring up marriage to her boyfriend in our Happily Ever After segment for the week, this week brought to you by Bride Brite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Jordana and Nicole are joined by board certified Dermatologist Dr. Jaimie Glick to answer all your bridal skincare related questions. They cover what your skincare routine should look like leading up to the wedding day, including how far in advance to visit your dermatologist to begin your treatment. They also talk about how to stay on top of your skincare regimen, giving tips on what to look out for and what to avoid in picking skincare products in order to make sure your skin stays healthy and glowing. They also breakdown several options for procedures and what their benefits are, including facial peels, botox, filler, and a few others. Be sure to follow @drjaimieglick on Instagram for skincare tips or to make an appointment! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole are joined by Jessica Bishop and Sari Weinerman from The Budget Savvy Bride to do a deep dive into wedding traditions and where they come from. They cover everything from the period leading up to the wedding, traditions from the ceremony, and various reception customs. In their discussion, they go into the sometimes dark reasons for these conventions and how they have evolved through the years, and whether it’s worth upholding them for the sake of tradition. Be sure to follow Sari and Jessica’s podcast The Bouquet Toss to learn more about this fascinating topic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole start off this week with a few updates on their wedding planning and how they are staying motivated among the all the uncertainty. Then, they dive into this week’s topic by answering a listener email about whether to postpone their wedding yet again amidst changing COVID guidelines. They discuss the factors to consider in postponing your wedding, and what to prioritize when making this decision. After that, they discuss another listener email from a maid of honor about handling a bride who is insisting on having a destination bachelorette party on top of a destination wedding. They then go into the Happily Ever After email of the week, where a listener writes in to ask how to deal with a fiancé that seems like he is a little too close to his parents. They end the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions, where they give their thoughts on a few hot button wedding topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back this week with a question many brides have asked: who should walk you down the aisle? They discuss why it is tradition for the father of the bride to fulfill that role and whether or not it makes sense to uphold that custom in modern weddings. The also talk about other things to consider while choosing somebody else for that moment and how to go about breaking the news to the people involved if you decide that’s the way to go. Then, a listener writes in about how involving her mother in the planning of the wedding has created an added layer of tension and stress, and Jordana and Nicole offer a few tips for how to go about making the process easier for everyone involved. After that, it's time for the Happily Ever After email of the week, which is all about how to handle toxic positivity in a relationship when dealing with stressful situations around wedding planning . They finish off the show by going through a few more listener submitted Unpopular Opinions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Jordana and Nicole dive into the tricky topic of disinviting people from your wedding. They start off with a few updates and Nicole shares how she dealt with having to inform some of her guests that she would not be able to host them after her initial list ended up being a bit too big for Covid times. They also discuss an email about how to deal with people who assume they're invited to your wedding but aren't actually going to be invited. Should you tell people they're not going to be invited or let them find out on their own? Then, a listener writes in with a question about wedding favors and wedding baskets for our Perfect Fit segment brought you by Generation Tux. Are wedding favors absolutely necessary? Is it ok to not provide wedding baskets? This week's Happily Ever After segment is all about how to handle finding out that your fiancé has been keeping a major secret from you and whether or not to go through with the wedding. They round off the episode with a game of Unpopular Opinions provided by our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole welcome Josh Storie, author of ‘Wedding Toasts Don’t Have to Suck,” to talk about all things wedding speeches. They go over the hallmarks of a good speech, what to definitely avoid, and how to prepare in order to make the speech as memorable as possible. They also dive into some listener submitted questions, including one about how to strike the perfect balance between being funny without being mean, and Josh shares an unfortunate wedding speech story that is etched into his mind forever. Then, Jordana and Nicole go into a listener email for the Perfect Fit segment brought you by Generation Tux about what to do when your in-laws give you a high number of must-invite people. Is it fair to put your foot down when they’re contributing financially to the wedding? How can you go about cutting that list down without seeming rude? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole start off this week with a few updates on their own weddings, including how they are now adapting to some new coronavirus related news and the progress of vaccinations. Then, they dive into a listener email about wedding expenses and how to manage the tricky business of establishing how much each family is contributing to the overall budget. How do you deal with someone who is refusing to pitch in for the wedding? Then another listener writes in with a couple of questions about bridal parties for our Perfect Fit segment brought you by Generation Tux. How can you avoid hurting someone in the family by not wanting them to be part of the wedding party? Are there other ways of involving people in the wedding so they don’t feel left out? They close out the episode with an email in our Happily Ever After segment, where a listener writes in about having developed some feelings of resentment when her wedding date was pushed back due to COVID after a lengthy relationship with her fiancé. How can they work out their problems in a healthy and productive way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole start off with some updates on their wedding planning and a few thoughts on shopping for dresses during COVID. Then, they discuss a listener email about how to handle the tricky topic of encouraging COVID vaccinations for wedding guests. Can you require people to get vaccinated before attending your wedding? Then another listener writes in for our Perfect Fit segment brought you by Generation Tux about how to handle some family drama caused by her brother, who recently got engaged and set a wedding date incredibly close to her own wedding. Then, it's time for a new segment! For Happily Ever After, Jordana and Nicole will discuss a listener email about marriage problems and offer their honest relationship advice. This week, the email focuses on a husband’s seemingly dependent relationship with his mother and how to avoid feelings of resentment in their marriage. Finally, they close out with a game of Runaway Bride, including what you should never say to a bride about her wedding dress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole start the week off with an update on their wedding plans, then dive into some listener emails. A listener writes in to ask if it’s fair to expect a bigger response from her friends and family after getting engaged. Why did her friends throw an engagement party for someone else before throwing one for her? Then another listener writes in to ask how people go about finding an officiant for a non-religious ceremony. Is it normal to ask a family member, or should you search for someone more experienced? Next, another bride asks if she’s obligated to include the wife of the best man in her bridal party even though they’ve only met once. Are there rules for including family in the wedding party? Finally, they close the show with a game of Runaway Bride, featuring a debate about Ross saying “I take thee Rachel’' at the altar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back to help some desperate brides get through their end of year wedding planning. They begin by helping a bride do damage control after her sister gets mad because she wasn’t included in the planning pf her engagement. Next they advise a listener on the best way to honor her mother, who recently passed, at her wedding. Later a bridesmaid writes in wondering if it’s okay to skip some wedding events due to not feeling comfortable with the Covid protocols in place. Finally they discuss their 2021 bridal New Year’s resolutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back to help some desperate brides get through their holiday wedding planning. They begin by establishing a some rules and guiding a bride on what makes someone qualified to be selected as a MOH. Next they help a bride who is trying to figure out how to make both her husband and her dad happy with separate silly wedding day dances. Later a bride who has had to reschedule her wedding 7 times writes in wondering the best way to tell her family that she doesn’t want children at her wedding. Finally they debate which days on the calendar they absolutely would never get married on.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole return to reach into the wedding mail bag once again. They begin by giving their advice on how a listener can tell her very assuming future MIL that she is not invited to her bachelorette party. Next they help a bride keep up the excitement during the planning process with her fiancé who seems a bit grumpy about being the center of attention on the big day. Later, a bride writes in wondering how to limit her holiday gift giving to essential members of her husband’s family after receiving a long list of recipients from her MIL. Finally, they close out the show with a round of Runaway Bride.  Ritual: Better health doesn’t happen overnight, and right now Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off during your first three months! Visit ritual.com/BRIDES to start your ritual today. ThirdLove: ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering listeners 10% off your first order!Go to ThirdLove.com/BRIDES now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 10% off your first purchase!  Quatreau: For more information about the revolutionary Quatreau tap system, go to quatreauusa.com. If you order a Quatreau system and mention promo code BETCHES, for a limited time, Global Water Solutions will throw in a 75 gallon per day reverse osmosis system. This is free to the first 5 customers who purchase a quartreau system with code BETCHES so you get completely purified water with your new Quatreau tap! Zola: Go to ZOLA.com/bride today and use promo code SAVE50 to get fifty-percent off your save the dates. You can also get a FREE personalized paper sample before you purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by elopement specialist and wedding photographer, Meg Morton of Megs Marvels Photography. They discuss the essential aspects of planning an elopement, the types of vendors that specialize in elopements, and whether or not her clients ever regret having a small intimate weddings over having a larger one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole return to the mailbag to answer some listener questions and help some brides in desperate need of assistance. They begin by discussing Jordana’s progress with booking her venue in Mexico and what precautions she is putting in place to make her guests feel comfortable making travel plans. Next a listener writes in wondering what to do after her MOH insists on adding modifications to her bridesmaid dress. Later a bride writes in wondering how she can leave a childhood friend out of a discrete bachelorette party without hurting her feelings. Finally, a listener asks how to deal with her obnoxious future brother in law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole are joined by recently engaged friend of the show and former host of Betches Brides, Taylor Strecker. They start by discussing how Taylor met her fiance’ (who is also named Taylor) and figured out she was attracted to women after divorcing her husband. Next Taylor breaks down the challenges of shopping for an engagement ring in a same sex relationship. Finally Taylor explains how she pulled off a surprise engagement despite making several mistakes along the way. Bruush: Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code BRIDES at Bruush.com Ritual: Better health doesn’t happen overnight, and right now Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off during your first three months! Visit ritual.com/BRIDES to start your ritual today. LoveStream: Get high-definition, one way live streaming for your wedding. Use code Betches10 at www.lovestream.io for a 10% discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole return to the mailbag to answer some listener questions and help some brides in desperate need of assistance. They begin by giving a listener advice on how to deal with dress regret after feeling like her dress is no longer the one of her dreams. Next, they weigh in on whether or not it’s tacky to invite people who aren’t invited to the wedding to the bridal shower. Later, they help a a bride who wants a small wedding decide whether she should make it larger because she and her fiancé need the gifts to start their life. Finally they close out the show with a round of Runaway Bride. Orgain: Get the best clean products to help keep you healthy and maximize your performance. You can save 20% off your first order when you go to TryOrgain.com/BRIDES Ship: Update Ship today and let your friends take control of your dating life – because let’s be honest, we all could use a little help in that department. Download Ship in the app store to start getting matched today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole return to the mailbag to answer listener questions and help some more brides in need. They begin by advising a bride who’s unsure what to do when her bachelorette party is in jeopardy since not all of her friends can afford the trip. Next they give their advice on how to ask a father of the bride if (and how much) he is contributing to the wedding fund. Finally a listener writes in looking for advice on how to avoid drama after finding out that her fiancé’s younger sister slept with the best friend of the groom. Bruush: Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code BRIDES at Bruush.com Rory: Rory makes it simple to connect with a healthcare professional online, and see if personalized prescription skincare treatment is right for you. Go to hellorory.com/Brides to try the nightly defense for just $5. It’s free to chat with the doctor, and your first order is just $5! Zola: Go to ZOLA.com/bride today and use promo code SAVE50 to get fifty-percent off your save the dates. You can also get a FREE personalized paper sample before you purchase. Quatreau: For more information about the revolutionary Quatreau tap system, go to quatreauusa.com. If you order a Quatreau system and mention promo code BETCHES, for a limited time, Global Water Solutions will throw in a 75 gallon per day reverse osmosis system. This is free to the first 5 customers who purchase a quartreau system with code BETCHES so you get completely purified water with your new Quatreau tap! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole return to the mailbag to answer some listener questions and help some brides in desperate need of assistance. They begin by revisiting Nicole’s feelings on what would have been her original wedding date and how she’s dealing with the emotions. Next a listener writes in wondering how to throw a bridal shower and whether she is actually expected to do so as a first time MOH. Later a bride asks what is the best way to have a conversation with her mother about her desire to have a more intimate rehearsal dinner. Finally a listener writes in looking for advice on whether or not she should change her last name to her husband’s, keep her maiden name, or do something creative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole are joined by Raphy and Sara Feolino of Journey To Marriage. Raphy and Sara are a married couple who guide engaged couples through Catholic Pre-Cana sessions. They discuss the processes involved in Pre-Cana, what couples can learn to keep their relationship strong and why you and your partner shouldn’t be watching porn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole reach into the mailbag to answer listener questions from some brides that need serious help. They begin by helping a listener figure out what to do after finding the engagement ring that her fiancé plans to propose with and absolutely hating it. Next a listener writes in wondering if it’s normal to not receive a gift from the parents of the groom after they paid for the rehearsal dinner. Finally a listener writes in wondering how long she should allow her BF to put off their engagement as her married with kids by 30 deadline is approaching.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole are joined by Family-Law Lawyer and Pre-Nup specialist, Lee Grace Valigorsky. They answer all your pre-nup questions including what the agreement actually is, how to have a conversation with your partner about signing one, why it’s a good idea to get one even if you don’t have a lot of wealth, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole return to the mailbag to answer some listener wedding questions. They begin by giving advice to a listener who’s trying to stay sane when she knows she could get engaged any day. Next, they help a listener who feels like her brother is being forced into her fiancé’s wedding party. Later, a listener writes in wondering what to do about her mom’s attempt to exclude her FMIL from hair and makeup by using covid as an excuse. Finally they close out the show with a round of Runaway Bride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole return to the mailbag to answer some listener wedding questions. They begin by helping a bride figure out how to talk to her divorced parents about keeping things civil during the wedding planning process and the ceremony. Next they give some advice to a bride who’s struggling with the reality that the vision for her wedding just isn’t coming together as expected. Later a listener writes in wondering how to be conscious of the feelings of her maid of honor who is recently separated from her husband. Finally they address the rules around having multiple maids of honor and what to do if you have regret your choice of MOH.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole return to the mailbag to answer some listener questions. They begin by giving their opinions on whether or not a bride should feel obligated to invite her fiance’s estranged family to the wedding. Next they advise a bride on how to stop the mother and sister of the groom from throwing chairs in the way of wedding planning and making the process more difficult. Later they help a couple decide how they’re going to announce to their future wedding guests that they’re already married even though the party is a year away. Finally, they help a listener decide which wedding to attend after being double booked by two friends getting married on the same day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana is joined once again by Betches Bride, Nicole Pellegrino, to answer your most complicated wedding questions. They begin by helping a bride figure out what to do about a bridesmaid that won’t stop complaining and is causing a mutiny in the bridal party. Next they give a bride advice on what to do about her future brother in law vocalizing his very unhelpful opinions about her wedding planning process. Later they discuss whether or not a bride should invite a family friend of her fiance’ (that he slept with) to their wedding. Finally they help a bride who is looking to solve some major communication problems with her Bridesmaids who just can’t seem to get it together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana reaches into the mail bag with fellow Betches Bride, Nicole Pellegrino, to answer some listener wedding questions. They begin by helping a bride break the news to her 30 something friends that no kids will be invited to her wedding. Next they guide a listener through telling her friends that she’s shrinking her bridal party, and they did not make the cut. Later they give advice on how to how to express your frustration with friends who seem like they don’t care all that much about their wedding. Finally, they lend their opinions on which friends pay for which events as part of their bridal party duties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana is joined by jeweler and ring expert, Jen Doppelt, to fill you in on everything you need to know when it comes to engagement rings. They discuss the proper way to take care of and clean your diamond, how Covid is effecting ring purchases and proposals, and whether or not your fiance should really be spending 3 months salary on your engagement ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sami is joined by recently engaged Betches Bride, Betches Co-founder, and new host of the podcast, Jordana Abraham! They recap some of Sami’s honeymoon, debate whether or not it's more responsible to plan your aesthetic before you plan your budget, and give their thoughts on why fall 2021 feels like a safe bet to have a more traditional wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sami is joined by her husband (omg!), Avi to recap the highly anticipated covid micro wedding mere hours after the ceremony. They discuss the best way to transform a backyard for a microwedding, why they chose a breakup song as their first dance, and why having less guests allows you to savor the moment more on one of the happiest days of your life. They also answer listener questions that serve as a roadmap for any couple planning or replanning a wedding during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sami is joined by Jewish Educator Nalini Ibragimov, who is helping Sami prepare for her Orthodox Jewish wedding ceremony. They discuss the Jewish beliefs around soulmates and marriage. They also dive into the meanings behind many aspects of a Jewish wedding ceremony including many customs you may recognize: the chuppah, the horah, the significance of a wedding ring and why it’s more than just a piece of jewelry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sami is joined by former guest and Creative Director at Birch Event Design, Josh Spiegel. They talk about the most practical ways to turn your original wedding plans into something that’s pandemic safe, including creative wedding activities that won’t violate social distancing. They also discuss how committing to a Covid wedding is actually going to save you a ton of money and why guests may like these better than a pre-Covid celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Betches Co-Founder and OG Corona Bride, Sami Fishbein. They begin by announcing that Sami will be hosting the podcast to take ‘Brides’ listeners on her journey in planning her microwedding through the weirdness that is 2020. They also discuss the status of Taylor’s engagement to her girlfriend, how you should approach planning a wedding that doesn’t break social distancing rules, and what the wedding industry may look like post Covid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Aleen are back to talk about Sami’s upcoming wedding ceremony and how to plan a wedding in a pandemic. They start with a recap of her original wedding plans, how they got disrupted by coronavirus, and why it’s so difficult to plan a normal-sized event right now or possibly even in the next couple of years. They talk about how she settled on a backyard wedding, and explain the precautions in place for ensuring guest safety. Next, they discuss the pressure to lose weight for your wedding and how you carry yourself differently when you’re confident in your body. Then Aleen gives Sami her best wedding advice, which leads to a conversation about living in the moment and being mindful of your experiences. Finally, they close the show with their NSWs of the week, including a great listener win and a conversation about just finishing the damn pasta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week Taylor is joined by influencer, blogger and podcaster, Sarah Merrill of Big Kid Problems. Sarah has joined the long list of brides who’s 2020 wedding has become a casualty of the coronavirus pandemic. Sarah talks about her philosophy in scaling down her original wedding vision and adopting a “f*ck it” philosophy, how she’s planning alternative entertainment to keep sweaty crowds off the dance floor, and how boutiques are cryogenically freezing wedding dresses to keep them crisp for brides in limbo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by the wedding vendor you never knew you needed, Vow Whisperer, Tanya Pushkine. Tanya is a professional vow writing coach who works with couples to teach them how to write the most intimidating and personal part of the wedding day. They talk about the differences between a vow writing coach and a vow writer, why the writing process is the best therapy leading up to your ceremony, and why giving a boring powerpoint presentation at work does not prepare you for giving a wedding speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Philadelphia based Fashion Blogger and Influencer, Danielle Maiale, who immediately decided to postpone her fall wedding for an entire year at the first sign of social distancing. They talk about how to throw a badass party to ask your friends to be in your bridal party, the challenges of orchestrating a ceremony in one of the biggest churches in a major American city, and how to keep calm and stay organized when pushing off your wedding for an entire year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by NYU Special Event Planning Professor and Destination Wedding planner, Lauren Grech. Lauren is your new go-to authority on planning (or replanning) your destination wedding during a time of wild uncertainty. They discuss which countries will be most friendly for post-pandemic planning, how far out you should book a flight if you are attending an overseas wedding, and how the travel and wedding industries are working together to accommodate brides. Lauren also explains what steps to take to make sure your insurance protects you in the event of a corona postponement and whether or not it’s rude to ask your guests to wear face masks to your wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Canadian wedding guru and host of Netflix’s “I Do, Redo”, Jessica Mulroney. They discuss how to make your Zoom wedding as stylish as possible, including tips to make yourself look glam ready without a glam squad, and how to incorporate pandemic safety precautions without ruining your aesthetic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by familiar Betches Bride, Nicole Pellegrino. Nicole, like many brides-to-be are just trying to figure out how to navigate their upcoming fall weddings without pissing off summer brides. They discuss whether or not you should risk keeping your fall wedding on the calendar, why you should have no shame in having a bachelorette weekend after your wedding, and how to not kill your FH while riding out the quarantine together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Betches Co-Founder and #CoronaBride, Sami Fishbein. Sami gives a much requested update on her rescheduling efforts for her wedding, including her decision to move the wedding from Florida to New York, working out details with vendors on solidifying a new date and just how much of her original plan she’s keeping for the second time around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Kate Baldasare, a bride who’s bridesmaids threw her a surprise virtual bachelorette party after her Vegas bach weekend was canceled due to coronavirus. They discuss the best ways to get refunds for cancelled bachelorette weekends, whether future bridal showers should really just be Zoom calls, and how to make a virtual bachelorette party as fun as a weekend trip with your girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Alexa Peretz, a bride who was up-charged $500 for a “plus sized” wedding dress. They talk about how designers bill in shady charges for plus sized brides, how to stand up for yourself when a boutique tries to take advantage of you, and who the more inclusive wedding dress designers in the industry are. Alexa also explains why brides planning to get married overseas should consider waiting out the quarantine before moving their wedding plans stateside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by wedding coordinator, Sara Reynolds. They discuss best practices for working with vendors on delaying their services do to Coronavirus, what the most common date trends for rescheduling weddings are, and how far out you need to worry about postponing your wedding if you already have it on the books for this summer. Sara also gives her thoughts on whether or not you should attend or plan a destination wedding anytime in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Celebrity Trainer & Creative Director at Flywheel Sports, Kara Liotta. They talk about Kara's upcoming wedding to a fellow Flywheel instructor and who’s responsibility it is to propose in a same sex relationship. They then discuss having a 'take no prisoners' mindset when trimming down the guest list and shopping for dresses with your partner who’s also shopping for a dress herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is on tour so Betches co-founders, Sami Fishbein and Aleen Kuperman are back together to talk about coronavirus anxiety and how the pandemic is affecting our daily lives. Sami tells us about having to postpone her April wedding and how she's searching for a new venue closer to home. They answer some listener questions about coronavirus anxiety, including whether or not it’s safe to go to the gym, take public transportation, or even go outside. Next, a listener writes in to ask about the prospect of getting married in Italy and how to handle the disappointment and fallout if everything gets cancelled. Finally, they talk about the prospect of developing bad fitness habits during a self-quarantine and share the Non Scale Wins of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is on tour, so Producer Ashley Fern is joined by bride-to-be Sarah Merrill of Big Kid Problems. They discuss the best way to stop second guessing your wedding dress selection, creative ways to propose to your bridesmaids, and whether or not Jack and Jill bachelorette parties are a good idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by friends and founders of DIY Breakup, Jessica Heilweil and Devin Allen. They each discuss their personal journeys on what lead them to creating DIY Breakup. They talk all about how to rebuild your life after calling off your wedding, how to sell your venue date to another bride, and whether or not you need to give your fiance’ the ring back. They also discuss the easiest wedding vendors to get your money back from after calling the whole thing off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by CEO of New York Nutrition Group, Lisa Moskovitz, RD. They discuss why to avoid crash wedding diets, how to work out effectively at home without splurging on a personal trainer, and how to keep a healthy mental state if you’re trying to shed a few pounds before the big day. Lisa also gives tips on the best ways to keep your immune system strong so you don’t get sick before walking down the aisle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by the self proclaimed budget wedding guru, Karina Shaoul, who planned her New York wedding for less than 30K. They discuss how to negotiate with venues to get the best price, why you shouldn’t be ashamed to wear a second hand dress, and how not having a bridal party can save you a ton of cash. Karina also explains how to stay flexible with your vision so you can keep your leverage when working with vendors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Betches Brides listeners and friends Punya, Anchal and Diya. They discuss how expensive and intricate it is to plan an Indian wedding and how the wedding is basically a party for everyone but the bride and groom. They then talk about how to throw a badass sangeet, and how to plan a wedding that fuses Indian culture with other cultures. They also break down etiquette for guests attending a Desi wedding for the first time including what to wear, what type of gift to give and how to not end up wearing the same colors as the bride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor is out on tour, so Betches Brides Ashley Fern and Nicole Pellegrino are filling in. They begin with a full wedding planning update from Nicole covering everything from what kind of dress she’s eyeing, to a potential Bachelorette in Los Angeles. Later they’re joined by perpetual bridesmaid, Bari Rosenfeld to discuss whether or not the bridal party should pay for the shower, if it’s less annoying to plan through a group chat or email, and how to decline bridesmaid responsibilities if you’re not sure you’re close enough with someone to be in their wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Betches Co-Founder, Sami Fishbein, fresh off the plane from her bachelorette in Aspen. They discuss the advantages of not having a traditional bridal party, how to make your party games a little more creative and a lot less lame, and best practices for spending an extra day partying when your flight home gets cancelled. Sami also breaks down her itinerary for a dream bachelorette in Aspen, CO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Ashley Fern is filling in for Taylor, and is joined by Betches Co-Founder and newlywed, Aleen Kuperman. They talk all about Aleen's honeymoon (finally!!), working with a travel agent effectively, and how to pack for a two week long vacation. Aleen takes us day by day of her entire exotic honeymoon, including everything from staying in an over the water bungalow in Bora Bora to landing on a mountain in a helicopter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined again by resident marriage therapist, Emmalee Bierly and Betches Bride, Nicole Pellegrino for part 2 of marriage boot camp. Emmalee takes Nicole and Taylor through her preparation for conversations about finances in a relationship, how to communicate and maintain a healthy sex life, and how to properly masturbate just in case that doesn’t work. They also discuss the best ways to set up boundaries within the relationship and Emmalee answers some burning relationship questions from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by our favorite Marriage Therapist, Emmalee Bierly and Betches Bride, Nicole Pellegrino. Emmalee takes Nicole and Taylor through her famous pre-wedding relationship boot camp which helps young couples keep their marriage happy and healthy, teaches them how to handle toxic family members, how to put up necessary boundaries, and most importantly how to keep their sexual spark alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by infamous sneaker bride, Juliette Brandman, who came back from her honeymoon to see that the internet destroyed her fashion choices while she was away. They discuss the inspiration for Juliette’s wedding day sneaker look, what it’s like to be dragged on the internet when you weren’t looking for attention, and how private wedding bashing Facebook groups are just as bad as cyber-bullying. Juliette also shares what it's like buying a plus-size wedding dress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Taylor out of town this week, Ashley Fern and Sami Fishbein take over and are joined by stand up comedian and recent bride Iliza Shlesinger. They talk about Iliza’s own wedding, discuss why her planner annoyed the shit out of her, and share stories of people behaving badly at her wedding. They also discuss her new Netflix special “Iliza Unveiled” and how the wedding planning process inspired some of her best material. Plus, they talk about shopping for your dress, approaching weddings as a feminist, and unfairly getting labeled as a bridezilla just because you’re asserting yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by a podcast listener whose wedding was called off in a really f*cked up way. They talk about spotting red flags as the wedding date was approaching, what to do when all the vendors have already been paid, and why it’s worse to postpone instead of calling the whole thing off. They also break down why a longer engagement might be for the best (especially if you’re having second thoughts). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Father-of-the-Betches-Bride Keith Fern (along with his daughter Ashley) to talk about budgeting for the wedding and wtf to do with your finances after you get married. Keith shares his expertise as Director - Investments at Oppenheimer & Company Inc. to help figure out how to plan for your financial future and if you really should combine finances with your new spouse. They talk about splitting wedding expenses between each side of the family, negotiating with vendors, and how to ensure accessibility for all your guests. Plus, Keith tells us what it’s like to help plan and finance a wedding from a parent’s perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by The Knot Ambassador and NYC influencer, Emily Gellis. They discuss how to plan a destination wedding without spending a million dollars, how to organize a second ceremony for the people not traveling overseas and whether or not you actually have to visit your destination venue before you plan the wedding. Emily also shares how she decided to wear a pink wedding dress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betches CEO and recent bride Aleen Kuperman fills in for Taylor this time around, and is joined by Brideside co-founder and CEO Nicole Staple to talk about making your dress shopping experience as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved. They discuss choosing dresses for all body types, sorting through the latest trends, and how to execute your vision for the wedding party without getting too overwhelmed. Plus, they call a Brideside stylist live on the phone to walk us through the custom experience. Finally, they answer a listener question about how to please all of your bridesmaids, then play a game of Would You Rather: Bridesmaids Edition. Thanks to our presenting sponsor! Visit Brideside.com where you can sign up for a free stylist, or book a showroom appointment when you're in NY, Chicago, Charlotte or Boston! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by one of the newest Betches Brides, Kristin Pennino. Kristin discusses the engagement she never saw coming, spotting the biggest red flags while searching for a wedding venue, and how to plan an unforgettable cocktail hour. They also answer our much asked question, how much money is appropriate to put aside for tipping venue staff? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by friend of the pod and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Emmalee Bierly of The West Chester Therapy Group. They discuss how to deal with a difficult mother in law, a competitive sister in law, and other toxic family members during the wedding planning process. Emmalee gives advice on how to say no to  in-laws when they make demands without throwing up money and how to handle a MIL that just can’t cut the cord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Betches newlyweds Ashley and Aleen to advise listener Stacey Rubeo on her upcoming wedding. The team helps Stacey navigate wedding issues around friendship dramas, ward off unsolicited advice from others, and how to stand up to family insisting on needing extra invites for their friends. They also provide insights on best practices for the often forgotten wedding tipping etiquette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by dress designer, Justin Warshaw of Justin Alexander. They discuss the pros and cons of renting your dress, how to avoid getting over charged for alterations and whether or not your wedding should double as a halloween party. Justin also answers listener questions, including what to do if you over alter your dress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by the industry’s first and only Bridesmaid For Hire, Jen Glantz. Jen is a professional bridesmaid (yes, it’s a real thing) who attends more than 50 weddings per year, dead sober, and without a date. She reveals the most dramatic situations she’s witnessed and how most people except the bride can’t actually stand her. Jen also discusses her upcoming wedding and how every decision she makes is voted on by her fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by wedding planner and designer, Jove Meyer. They discuss the pros and cons of a surprise wedding, whether a first dance is right for everyone and why multi ceremony weddings are all the rage right now. Jove also gives his insights on planning on a fun, inclusive wedding for members of the LGBTQ community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Betches Marketing guru, Nicole Pellegrino to discuss bachelorette party budgets, destinations and what to do if your bridesmaids don't get along. Taylor also explains why Florida may be the best kept secret for destination bachelorette parties.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Betches Co- Founder Aleen Kuperman, and Founder of The Live Method Matt Sauerhoff to discuss the process of working with a trainer leading up to a wedding what kind of changes you could make to your diet and the one exercise you should be doing to get a lean physique for the big day. They also discuss the biggest difference between getting slim, and getting strong.   Thanks to our presenting sponsor! Visit Brideside.com where you can sign up for a free stylist, or book a showroom appointment when you're in NY, Chicago or Charlotte, and follow @BetchesBrides on Instagram to share your wedding questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Director of Brand at Zola, Jennifer Spector. They discuss everything from how to create a wedding website to choosing your registry. They debate whether it’s better to give a meaningful gift or if you should just give the bride and groom cash. Plus, Jennifer gives advice on how to create a honeymoon fund without pissing people off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by "Bachelor" alum and host of CNBC's "Cash Pad", Jojo Fletcher to discuss sharing finance information with a fiance, how proposals work in the world of The Bachelor, and whether or not she'll be a bridezilla while planning a wedding that the world has been waiting for. She also reveals the one thing that fiance Jordan Rogers won't budge about during the wedding planning process.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by newlywed and Betches Co-Founder, Aleen Kuperman. Aleen gives a full breakdown of her big day, including everything from what popular show's theme song was played during the ceremony, how she tried to not get too drunk, and the best ways to slow down the day and enjoy each moment Aleen also reveals how she planned her post marriage getaway by strategically using credits cards to rack up points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Marriage and Family Therapist Emmalee Bierly. They discuss the difference between wanting a wedding and wanting a marriage, how being in therapy for “relationship maintenance” is important to keep your relationship healthy, and why you shouldn’t get married if you’re under the age of 25. Emmalee also puts to rest the question "should we go to sleep angry?"     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by A-list photographer Brian Marcus of Fred Marcus photography. They discuss how to pick the perfect photographer for your wedding, how to get pictures without watermarks and how to get those candid photos that are clearly anything but. They also take a stroll down memory lane to the time when Brian was the videographer for Taylor’s first wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

mThis week Taylor is joined by wedding planner, Guerdy Abraira to talk about cutting costs, whether or not a post wedding brunch is worth the money, and creative ways to make your reception as hot as a celeb wedding on Miami Beach without breaking the bank. They also discuss what to look out for when shopping for a venue, debunk myths around party trends, and what to save and where to splurge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Taylor is joined by Design Consultants, Kathryn Rawlick and Courtney Urbas of Lauren B Jewelry, for the episode that your significant other should probably listen to. They talk about the hottest trends in engagement ring shapes, non traditional stones, and who should be helping you pick out your wedding band. They also clear the air about whether or not an engagement ring should cost 3 months of an annual salary.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by New York based bridal designer, Hayley Paige. They talk about all things dress, from where to begin, to narrowing it down, and how to eventually find the perfect dress. Are white dresses the only option? Hayley also breaks down her design process and what makes her method different from other bridal designers and of course, answer listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the debut episode of Betches Brides! Taylor Strecker is joined by President and Creative Director of Birch Event Design, Josh Spiegel. They talk about where to start when planning your dream wedding, the origins of the iconic “Birch Bathroom”, and how to figure out if you’re about to spend way too much money on flowers. Plus, find out the absolute best way to make your wedding the most talked about event of the season.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betches Brides is our newest podcast that explores all facets of the wedding planning process in our usual snarky and relatable tone. From choosing an overpriced dress that you will only wear once, to staffing your bridal party without pissing off the friend you left out, we’ve got you covered from the engagement all the way to the honeymoon. Available Mondays starting July 15th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices