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Dear Romance PodcastWedding Chats with Aunty EbsThis episode has been 3 weeks in the making!The audio isn't perfect, but you'll forget about that when you hear and absorb all the juiciness Aunty Ebs (aka Ebony, from House of Ebony) has to offer!!We chat all things weddings, vow writing, staying true to yourself and also dive right into how Ebony became a celebrant and what she brings to the table (let me tell ya - it's EVERYTHING!)Listen out for some special other Perth industry wedding peep shoutouts! From start to finish, this is an episode that will have...
2022-09-221h 28Dear Romance PodcastStylist vs planner vs coordinator - what's the difference?Newly engaged and discovering a whole new range of terms that you don’t even know what they mean?I’m here to help!Today we’re jumping into the difference between a wedding stylist, wedding planner and wedding coordinator - and what a venue manager and venue coordinator also does.PLUSFind out the 3 main reasons you need to have a wedding day coordinator working for you on your wedding day. They are one of the most valuable vendors you could ever book!Getting married this c...
2022-08-3121 minDear Romance PodcastVendor red flags to look out forToday’s podcast episode is all about vendor red flags.Your wedding vendors are gonna make or break your wedding day - they’re gonna be your dream team and you want the right people in your corner to help make your wedding planning and your wedding day a seamless and fun experience.You don’t want your vendor experiences to contribute to those stress levels - you want them to make your planning easier!Listen to the new episode to find out the biggest red fl...
2022-08-2422 minDear Romance PodcastTracking your wedding payments + wedding deposits explainedThis week, on the Dear Romance podcast, you’ll find out my best recommendation for tracking your wedding payments, due dates and deposits - and why I’m such a spreadsheet nerd (in biz and at home!)Tracking your wedding payments is necessary to make sure you keep on top of your wedding budget and making sure you’re not overspending. It also helps in making sure you don’t get overcharged or incorrectly invoiced either.I also dive into why vendors take a non-refundable deposit and drop all the best tips on why you should b...
2022-08-1022 minDear Romance PodcastHow to get the most out of your wedding budgetWhen it comes to weddings, budget is such a huge factor for anyone planning their dream day. And one of the most common questions or queries I get asked is how to achieve the wedding day you’ve imagined, on a budget or without spending thousands and thousands of dollars.And it’s totally possible! You don’t have to spend bucket loads of money to plan the wedding day of your dreams. We’re diving in with my top 10 hacks today to get the most out of you...
2022-08-0322 minDear Romance PodcastWedding traditions from around the worldToday we’re talking all things wedding traditions - and the history behind wedding traditions, where they come from and why there were started in the first place.Hopefully it gives you a little insight into these traditions and can help you make a decision on if you want to include some of the modern day variations in your wedding day or not.ALSO!My new online wedding planning programme for couples went live this morning! Plan Your Wedding with Confidence + Ease is for you if: You want to stay in control of...
2022-07-2012 minDear Romance PodcastWhy you should hire a professional MC with Laura CanhamToday’s episode is all about MCs - from the mouth of the babe who walks the talk and trains celebrants and others wedding vendors to be amazing MCs as well.You may know Laura from @marriedbylaura or @thelovebizacademy.Listen to the episode to hear us chat:🎤 What is an MC🎤 Why you may not need an MC for a smaller, more intimate wedding🎤 The 3 things to think about when choosing an MC🎤 The pros + cons of having a friend MC your wedding vs a professional...
2022-07-0648 minDear Romance PodcastWhat is a wedding style + 9 examples of wedding stylesToday I’m chatting through what a wedding style and wedding theme is - how to differentiate the 2, and how it helps with your wedding planning.I also chat through 9 examples of wedding styles - including classic, romantic, rustic and whimsical style.PLUSIf you’re wondering what your wedding style is - take my new free quiz here! Answer the questions and out will pop your suggested wedding style, plus the 3 things you should do first in your wedding planning.Share your style with me over on instagram - I’d love...
2022-06-2914 minDear Romance PodcastThe popularity of wishing wellsToday I’m chatting through the difference between wedding registries and wishing wells - to help you decide which option is best for your wedding day and what it all involves.I chat through how online registries work these days and hidden costs you should look out for.I also touch on how there’s an increased expectation that’s come out over the last 12 months or so that wedding guests need to “pay their way” on your wedding day so you can make some of the costs back that you’ve spent for your dream day… a...
2022-06-1516 minDear Romance PodcastYour guide to picking the members of your wedding partyToday we’re talking wedding parties! Who to choose, how to decide who to choose, the different people that make up a wedding party and things to consider when asking your chosen friends.I also dive into how to talk to friends that haven’t been chosen, or how to deal with friends who turn down the opportunity to be in your wedding party.If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through hereOr if you want...
2022-06-0817 minDear Romance PodcastWhy there's no such thing as a perfect weddingToday I’m talking through the psychology behind weddings and the pressure from society and around us to have the “perfect wedding day.”We get it from a young age as women - starting with Disney romances, castle weddings and happily ever afters.. But is this just setting us up to fail when it comes to planning our dream wedding day?I talk through why we are labelled as a bridezillas (a word I hate!) and why our wedding day expectations usually don’t reflect the reality.I also ask - is the wedding...
2022-06-0120 minDear Romance PodcastWhat not to say on a wedding dayOn this episode of the Dear Romance podcast, I flip the script a little and dish out the advice for wedding guests and not just those planning their wedding.Unwanted opinions and criticisms are a big no-no in my books, yet you are always going to get people commenting about certain elements or choices you have made on your wedding day.This episode features some of the things you really shouldn’t say to anyone on a wedding day, especially the couple and why you really should keep your op...
2022-05-2518 minDear Romance PodcastWhat previous couples wish they could have done differently with their wedding planningOn this episode of the Dear Romance podcast, I put the advice giving to previous brides and couples - If they could plan their wedding again, what would they do differently this time?I got a huge response and so I put together a list of the 7 things previous couples wish they had done differently.They include:* having a smaller guest list* hiring security for their wedding in a public space* hiring professional vendors (think videographers and photographers) rather than using "someone they know" to save a little bit of...
2022-05-1115 minDear Romance PodcastWedding Guest Lists: How to decide who makes the cutIt's a short and sharp one this week but still a goodie - how do you decide on who makes your final wedding guest list?In today's episode, I dive into 4 questions you should be asking yourself when considering adding people to your guest list as well as how to come up with the list in the first place.It's time to think about:- When was the last time you spoke to that person?- Does everyone single get a plus one?- Do we want kids there on the day?
2022-05-0311 minDear Romance Podcast12 things to think about when choosing your wedding venueRight after setting your wedding budget, the first big booking you’re gonna be making is your venue.Before putting down a deposit and locking in a date, you’re gonna want to be in the know about everything related to venues so you can make the best venue decision for your wedding day.Today’s episode is about the 12 things to think about when choosing your wedding venue!These include:✨ checking your preferred venue has availability on your date, or around the time you’re wanting...
2022-04-2720 minDear Romance PodcastHow to set + stick to your wedding budgetEver wondered about the very first thing you should do right at the beginning of your wedding planning?That’s right - today we're talking all things wedding budgets. Money talk is not glamorous but it will set you up for success and to help you avoid stress, overwhelm and overspending on your wedding day.Today’s episode includes the 3 things you should be doing when setting your budget and the 3 things to consider to help you stick to your budget and not overspend....
2022-04-1325 minDear Romance PodcastWhy you need a wedding planner with Kiera Treloar + Natalie GasmierAre you struggling with your wedding planning? Do you KNOW you need help, but wouldn’t even know the first place to start looking - or if hiring a wedding planner is worth it? You need this episode in your ears!Meet Kiera + Nat : two of my very good friends who just happen to also be wedding planners! We’re all about community over competition though and we’re each other’s biggest cheerleaders!Today’s episode is full of juicy nuggets and a whole lotta gems...
2022-04-061h 15Dear Romance PodcastEstablishing your wedding day prioritiesOne of the first things I recommend you do when you first start out with your wedding planning is to set the priorities for your wedding day - the things you rank most important as a couple. I call these your non-negotiables.Today's episode explains why this is a very useful exercise to do before you start enquiring with vendors, why this exercise will also help with budgeting for your wedding and how to allocate money accordingly - and the exact steps to set these priorities with your partner. I also dive into how to navigate this...
2022-03-3014 minDear Romance PodcastWelcome to the Dear Romance PodcastThe Dear Romance Podcast is your new weekly wedding planning companion! Your ultimate guide to stress-free wedding planning, for couples who want to lose the stress and overwhelm and gain a little clarity on all the steps it takes to plan a wedding - while still being fun and enjoyable!I’ll be answering all the questions you have to help you plan the wedding of your dreams. I’ll be bringing you vendor chats and interviews, plus helpful tips from couples who have been through it all before you. Providing you with a tonne of useful info...
2022-03-2213 minDear Romance Podcast4 things to discuss + decide on before you start planning your weddingNewly engaged and feeling lost on where to start?Listen up! In today’s episode, I’m talking through 4 main things you should be discussing and deciding on together as a couple before you start your wedding planning.They include:✨ your budget✨ your guest list✨ a date, location or venue decision✨ hiring a wedding plannerI’ll be covering all these topics a lot more in future episodes, so this is only just scratching the surface but will give you those helpful tips for discu...
2022-03-2216 minDear Romance PodcastReal Bride Chat with Claire WhitbreadWanna hear from a real bride who’s navigated all the wedding planning dilemmas + stress before? You don’t want to miss this episode!Meet Claire - she’s the celebrant behind @ceremoniesbyclaire but today we’re chatting through all the details of her dream wedding day to Nathan at Sandalford Winery in February.We chat through:✨ how having an engagement party relatively close to your wedding can affect your planning headspace + wedding budget✨ why you should start your wedding vendor research early in the planning pro...
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