The Catholic Wedding Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Catholic Wedding Podcast
Victoria & Jo, a Catholic wedding photographer & videographer, talk through what preparing and planning a Catholic wedding entails. Covering topics from helpful tips, to where to start the process, to what happens after wedding day, join us for conversations with other industry professionals on how to best plan your wedding day and get your spouse to Heaven!
It's that time of year! Victoria and Jo chat through ways to prepare for Lent and things to do for Lent that you can do solo or with your future spouse!
We're also going to be taking hiatus during Lent so this will be our last episode until Easter, but don't worry, we'll be back with more after this season is over!
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Check Out Leah:
https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/balancing-hormones-naturally/id1547263306
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There are so many options for wedding dates throughout the year and many factors to consider when selecting a date for your wedding. Megan Wolf of Fidelitas Photos chats with Victoria about everything to consider when choosing a wedding date!
Check out Megan & Fidelitas Photos
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In Today's episode, Jo sits down with Will, a financial advisor, to talk through some money management things! Will shares some tips, expertise, and insight on how money functions within marriage and how you can set yourselves up for financial success!
Check out Will on Linked In
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There's a big difference between a wedding planner and a parish wedding coordinator and in today's episode, Richelle is sharing her insight as a former Parish Wedding Coordinator on what to expect. We'll be diving into the role of the PWC and what you can do to set up wedding day from the parish side of things for success!
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This episode is a long one...but a good one! Jo chats with a good friend and fellow wedding vendor to discuss what preparing for motherhood is like in marriage; the ups, the downs, the challenges, the joys, the struggles, and the beauty of it all!
Check out Angelika's work!
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Getting married is a big life change...but what happens when you have multiple life changes all happening at one time?! We sat down with one of our listeners and Brides in the Catholic Bride Facebook Group, Kailey, as she shares her experience managing planning a wedding amidst multiple large life changes.
Learn more about White Lily Wedding Planning!Website: www.whitelilyweddings.com
Instagram: @white.lily.weddings
Planning Checklist: https://whitelilyweddings.com/ultimate-catholic-wedding-planning-checklist
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Something that traditionally happens before your wedding day, Victoria & Jo dive into everything you need to know about Bridal Showers; answering common questions and sharing our own experiences in planning, being a part of, and being the bride for a shower!
Learn more about White Lily Wedding Planning!Website: www.whitelilyweddings.com
Instagram: @white.lily.weddings
Planning Checklist: https://whitelilyweddings.com/ultimate-catholic-wedding-planning-checklist Wedding Registry Episode
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Victoria & Jo chat through some of their own holiday traditions that they have had over the years, and new ones they're incorporating, in their time dating, engaged, and married! We hope this inspires you as you start your own family traditions for the holidays!
Learn more about White Lily Wedding Planning!Website: www.whitelilyweddings.com
Instagram: @white.lily.weddings
Planning Checklist: https://whitelilyweddings.com/ultimate-catholic-wedding-planning-checklist
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We are so excited for this delicious episode with Lyndsay from Icon Cake to talk us through everything to do with wedding day desserts. From cakes, to dessert tables, budget saving tips, how much you should portion based on your guest list, and more! Her work is absolutely beautiful and we're so thankful for her sharing her expertise in this episode!
Check out Lyndsay & Icon Cake
Find Vendors on The Catholic Bridal Collective
Learn more about White Lily Wedding Planning!Website: www.whitelilyweddings.com
Instagram: @white.lily.weddings
Planning Checklist: https://whitelilyweddings.com/ultimate-catholic-wedding-planning-checklist
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This episode is all about what happens AFTER wedding day! You're starting your new lives together as husband and wife, and we are diving into some tips on how to get the most out of those first few months of married life.
Episodes mentioned:
59 Managing Conflict in Marriage
19 Communication During Engagement
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Today Samantha from White Lily Weddings is hopping on the podcast to share some wedding planning tips from a wedding planner! This is going to be a good episode so take a listen in!
Learn more about White Lily Wedding Planning!Website: www.whitelilyweddings.com
Instagram: @white.lily.weddings
Planning Checklist: https://whitelilyweddings.com/ultimate-catholic-wedding-planning-checklist
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Disclaimer We are not mental health care professionals and while we do feature some episodes with LMHCs, this episode does not have one. This is an episode about our guest's personal experience.
Theresa joins us on today's episode to share her personal experience managing her mental health throughout her wedding planning process. We hope it offers some hope, some help, and maybe some encouragement!
Learn more about White Lily Wedding Planning!Website: www.whitelilyweddings.com
Instagram: @white.lily.weddings
Planning Checklist: https://whitelilyweddings.com/ultimate-catholic-wedding-planning-checklist
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Victoria is opening up and sharing more about her own marriage and the things she's learned having been married for 3 years; sharing her insight, advice, and being truly vulnerable. Miscarriage is discussed in this episode.
Carrying the Cross of Infertility
Communication During Engagement with Mazy
Learn more about White Lily Wedding Planning!Website: www.whitelilyweddings.com
Instagram: @white.lily.weddings
Planning Checklist: https://whitelilyweddings.com/ultimate-catholic-wedding-planning-checklist
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It's no secret that there is so much family involvement in wedding planning; and sometimes that can be difficult to navigate with different family members. In this episode, Jo sits down with Alexa Puccio Ball, a LMHC, to discuss how to navigate different (and sometimes difficult) family dynamics as you're wedding planning!
Learn more about White Lily Wedding Planning!Website: www.whitelilyweddings.com
Instagram: @white.lily.weddings
Planning Checklist: https://whitelilyweddings.com/ultimate-catholic-wedding-planning-checklist Resources from Alexa
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Buckle up couples because this is a SOLID episode! Jo sat down with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Regina Boyd who specializes in couples. She's got some incredible resources on how to strengthen your marriage. In today's episode she walks us through defining conflict and the best practices for approaching difficult conversations in a loving way with your future spouse. Check out her new book as well all about experiencing God's love and building meaningful relationships with others!
Boyd Counseling Services
Books Mentioned:
Leaving Loneliness Behind Book
7 Principles of Marriage
For Better Forever
The Exceptional 7 Percent
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Congrats! You've done all the hard work of wedding planning and marriage prep and it's time to start living out your vocation! But there's still this tiiiiiny thing you might want to take care of pretty soon after you tie the knot: changing your last name! In this episode, Victoria and Jo talk through the steps to changing your last name and give some tips on what you need to consider when changing your name.
Learn more about White Lily Wedding Planning!Website: www.whitelilyweddings.com
Instagram: @white.lily.weddings
Planning Checklist: https://whitelilyweddings.com/ultimate-catholic-wedding-planning-checklist
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Social Security Administration Application
Building your registry can be fun and maybe even a little overwhelming to figure out what exactly to add to your registry. Victoria & Jo talk through all the different categories of a wedding registry and make recommendations for things to add, whether for your kitchen, your home, your honeymoon, and more!
Learn more about White Lily Wedding Planning!Website: www.whitelilyweddings.com
Instagram: @white.lily.weddings
Planning Checklist: https://whitelilyweddings.com/ultimate-catholic-wedding-planning-checklist
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In today's wedding planning world, we often hear about long engagements or leaving yourself plenty of time to plan, but in today's episode Victoria sits down with a dear friend of hers to talk through what a SHORT engagement looks like--and we're talking like 3 months short! Leanne shares her experience planning her wedding in such a short amount of time and offers some insight on how to get it done!
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If you've never been to a Rehearsal Dinner, it may not be clear how to plan one, who to invite, when to have it, etc. Victoria & Jo chat through things to know when it comes to having your rehearsal dinner!
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We are so excited to welcome Katrina from The Little Flower Company to the podcast today to talk us through all things wedding day florals! Flowers can sometimes be a mysterious part of wedding planning--and often times cause sticker shock! Victoria and Katrina chat about flowers for your day and offer some insight as to how you can best use your florals, recommendations as to kinds of flowers and time of year to order them, and more!
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We invite you to get comfy and listen in to this super chill episode with your hosts as they go through questions you asked online! Questions about weddings and marriage!
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Everyone loves the butterflies and feelings of love while you're dating and while you're engaged...but after marriage it's still important to date your spouse! Jo sat down with Patrick O'Hearn to talk all about this! He shares valuable insight to courting your spouse and looking to saints for examples.
Patrick's Books/Resources
Red Bird Ministries
There are so many styles, designers, colors (who knew you could choose from white, off-white, blush, champagne...), and fits to wedding dresses, sometimes it can feel overwhelming to choose! We sat down with Debra, a wedding gown designer and former dress consultant, to talk through everything you need to know about looking for your wedding dress!
Check out Debra:
https://cornerofsunshineco.com/
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Buckle up brides, this is a good episode! Victoria chats with Alexis Dean to talk through everything from food to details to dances in this loaded episode all about your wedding recpeption!
Alexis Dean Photography
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It's one thing to have a prayer routine for yourself and another thing entirely to have one for your new marriage and family! Debbie Cowen sat down with Jo to talk through all kinds of different tips, tricks, and advice she has for establishing a healthy prayer routine for the two of you together wherever you are at in your spiritual journey!
Sites/Links Mentioned:
Angelic Warfare Confraternity
Litany of Humility
Witness to Love mentorship program
Tiredcatholicparents.com
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Jo hung out with Laura-Anne to chat all about how to best evangelize on your wedding day! As Catholics, we're called to share the good news of the gospel and there are some really great ways (and also some not great ways) to do this on your wedding day. Take a listen in as Laura-Anne shares her expertise!
Books Mentioned:
Three to Get Married
Becoming a Wife
Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love
Be Love Refined
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Infertility is never something you expect in marriage, but it happens. Today, Molly and Victoria are getting vulnerable and sharing their struggles and challenges with the cross of infertility.
Adoption: Could You, Should You, and Then What? by Dr. Ray Guarendi https://sophiainstitute.com/product/adoption-should-you-could-you-and-then-what/
Our Lady of La Leche Novena: https://assets.missionandshrine.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/21172001/novena-english.pdf
Novena to St. Joseph: For Those on the Path of Adoption: https://www.usccb.org/resources/16-rlp-adoption-novena-st-joseph.pdf
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We all know that wedding planning can be STRESSFUL and even sometimes wedding day itself can be. In this episode, Victoria chats with Maria to share all about ways you can take care of yourself before and during your wedding day!
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We sat down with Mari of West Coast Catholic to talk all about making your house into a home after marriage! We're all in a different place when it comes to where we start our first home after marriage, so how do you make the space your in a true home for you and your new family? Mari gives practical tips, tricks, and advice all about how to do just that!
Check out Mari
House to Home Free Download
West Coast Catholic Shop
Theology of the Home
Farmhouse on Boone
The Whispering Willow Farm
Natalie Bennett
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Part 2 of our episodes on 10 things to talk about before marriage. Give the first episode a listen if you haven't yet, but we're diving into more topics that are important to the life of your marriage that you should discuss with your future spouse before you reach the aisle!
Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/26tu8LWug1Vhj1Eu4fzBKC?si=4366f99f2e8b471a
Communication Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OePX9v24dOQ8dKt7BO6pr?si=f6c3b3c1f9984f50
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We've talked about finances for wedding day, but today we're talking about what happens with money AFTER the wedding. This is something that is soooo important to discuss with your fiancé before you enter the Sacrament...get it all out there and let's normalize talking about money! Victoria & Jo are sharing their tips, tricks, topics to discuss, and more!
Financial Coach mentioned: https://www.mindfullysmartfinance.com/
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Amidst everything going on with wedding planning, don't forget to set aside some time to think about your honeymoon! In this episode, Victoria & Jo sit down with travel agent Kelly Lawrence as she shares some tips, tricks, and things to consider while you're planning. She also helps couples plan their honeymoons--and she doesn't charge any fees!
Connect with Kelly: https://www.facebook.com/kelley.lawrence.9
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Who should you choose?! How do you decide?! Victoria and Jo walk through the intricacies of bridal parties in today's episode.
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Music is one of the ways we can enhance, glorify the Lord, and bring such a fullness to the nuptial Mass! In this episode, we sit down with Molly, a Catholic music expert and cantor, to talk through what you need to know, some advice for selection, and more!
Planning Sites Referenced:
https://ocp.org/en-us
OCP free planning tools: https://www.ocp.org/en-us/free-planning-tools includes worksheets for Wedding within Mass, Outside Mass, and Between a Catholic and Catechumen or Non-Christian; as well as Music Suggestions
The Spirit of the Liturgy
Sacred Music FAQ: https://musicasacra.com/about-cmaa/faq/
Communication episode
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There are soooo many options when it comes to choosing your wedding photographer. In this episode, we sit down with Sarah from BySarahKay to share things to look for, tips for selecting, and more!
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Today's episode is all about the balance of culture, tradition, and modern trends! Jo sits down with Allie from Right Up Your Allie Photography to talk through her wedding planning as a Bilingual bride and how she incorporated her culture throughout their wedding day!
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The dreaded wedding budget! We're talking through tips for managing and working with your budget for wedding day. Weddings can be expensive and it's important to communicate with our fiancé with our expectations and goals for where money goes for wedding day. Take a listen in as Victoria & Jo discuss money for wedding day!
Covenant Planner: https://www.covenantco.org/shop/p/covenant-wedding-plannerVideos Mentioned
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN_5eiukasI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlVbiCK44Jo
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Today's episode is absolutely full of wisdom and so many good things to know about the decision to adopt. Megan opens up to share some of the process, some things to consider, and some things you maybe have never even thought about when it comes to adoption.
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It's no secret that break ups can be difficult. The same is for ending engagements. In today's episode, Maura is sharing her experience post-engagement ending. Buckle up, because it's an emotional and vulnerable episode, but we hope it brings you encouragement, comfort, and peace.
Check Out Maura's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/karols-coffee-house/id1551510751
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You're already going through one big life change when you get married and moving away right after?! That can be really tough. In this episode we chat with Teresa, a bride of Victoria's, as she shares about her experience and also some tips for brides moving away from home after marriage!
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Wedding planning takes so much work and sometimes it can be a very lonely process depending on your situation. Victoria sits down with one of her past brides to talk through what wedding planning was like for her.
Hang out with Britney: https://www.instagram.com/britneykoch__/
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In today's episode, we chat with Colana from Shower of Roses Shoppe all about Catholic elements to include throughout wedding day. She also shares her own incredible story of how she met her husband (really, it's insanely beautiful and our jaws were on the FLOOR).
Check out Colana's Work: https://www.showerofrosesshoppe.com/
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It is so easy to get so caught up in the excitement of wedding day and forget that we are entering a Sacrament on wedding day--one that will last the rest of our lives! In this episode, Victoria chats with Nicole Sandercock all about how to focus (or even re-focus!) on the Sacrament of marriage when wedding planning becomes overwhelming or consuming.
Wedding Planners:
https://www.canaweddingco.com/
https://whitelilyweddings.com/
Dear Young Married Couple Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/1rC4EMhXGpqVq9TkuteSjQ
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You've probably heard of long distance relationships, but what about long distance marriages? Or what about having 3 weddings?! In today's episode, Joy & Ryan are opening up to share more about their story of dating long distance to getting married long distance.
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Deciding on a photographer and videographer is a huge decision in the wedding planning process because you spend SO MUCH time with them on wedding day. Jo & Victoria are diving into the pros and cons of hiring them separately and hiring a team. Aaaaaand, we are so excited to announce that we are partnering up for all of our Catholic Wedding Podcast couples to offer a photo & video package with BOTH OF US! You can find more info by inquiring with us online using the link below! We are so excited to meet with you!
INQUIRE HERE: https://fourlovesphotofilm.com/catholic-wedding-podcast
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Today, Sammy Coyle hops on the podcast with Jo to talk all about tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your wedding photos & video. Things you can do to prepare yourselves, your priest, your guests, and your vendors!
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You may have heard this term, but do you really understand what it means? We kind of do and we're talking with Emma all about it today.
Prayer Emma Mentions:
Lord, be on my lips, guide what I (he/she/we) say
Lord, be on my mind, guide what I think
Lord, be on my heart, guide what I feel
Lord, be on my feet, guide me ever toward your eternal grace.
Resources
https://grandcatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Church-bulletin-website-2-17-19.pdf
https://catholicstand.com/how-to-know-if-you-are-under-a-spiritual-attack/
Saints
St. Micahel the Archangel
St. Raphael the Archangel
Sts. Louis Martin and Marie-Azélie Guérin
Padre Pio
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You've heard it before how fast the wedding day goes by, how much is involved, so how on earth do you put in all this work and then just sit back and ENJOY your wedding day? We chat with Maria from Fenix PDE all about ways to enjoy your wedding day after putting in all the hard work. Take a listen in!
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An important topic for any engaged couple to discuss for many reasons, Victoria chats with guest, Kristina, as she shares her experience and life story about adoption.
Meet Kristina: https://www.instagram.com/kristina.suprock/
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We all know that wedding planning has so many moving parts. Maybe it is different than we imagined or maybe things aren't turning out to match our Pinterest boards. Today's episode with Monica Elias with Whole Hearted Fiat Coaching is walking us through how to handle, address, and accept those disappointments we deal with throughout the wedding planning process.
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You've probably heard of having a proxy Confirmation sponsor, or a proxy Godparent at a Baptism. But have you heard of a proxy husband?! Take a listen in as Regina shares her story of her proxy wedding and what marriage to a military husband has been like.
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There are so many seasons of waiting in our lives--and the seasons before, during, and even after engagement & marriage are hard. In today's episode Victoria chats with Griselda from Know Thee Better to dive into today's topic. They share about saints, frustrations, fruits, comparison, and more!
Get to know Griselda: https://www.instagram.com/knowtheebetter/ & https://www.instagram.com/griseldaportraits/
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Ever wanted a beautiful & modest wedding dress? Don't know where to start your search for a stunning gown? Today's episode is for you! Patricia, a current bride who has experience in the wedding gown industry, hops on today's episode to talk through everything you need to know about your GOWN!
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Brands Mentioned:
o Allure
o House of Wu
o Maggie Sottero
o Mon Cheri Bridals
o Moonlight Bridals
o Venus Bridal
o Bonny Bridal
o The Modest Collection By Barbie
MADE TO ORDER:
o Altamodabridal.com
o Eshakti
o https://www.couturedebride.com/
LDS:
o https://aclosetfullofdresses.com/
o https://www.elizabethcooperdesign.com/
ET CETERA
o ieiebridal.com
o Amazon.com
o Azazie. They have an at home try on program for $15 a dress for wedding dresses.
o ASOS
FACEBOOK GROUPS:
o Tznuit gown swap
Meeting Patricia: Twitter at @BrigidCobthaig or on Instagram at @patsysmith16!
"WHAT?! Isn't this a wedding podcast?", is what you may be thinking; and yes, it is. But this is an incredibly important topic. We can get swept up into the excitement of wedding planning and forget that this is about more than just one exciting day. There are so many reasons to get married, and there are also reasons that getting married is not wise. In today's episode, Victoria's brother Andrew shares about his experience discerning to end an engagement before marriage--and why. Take a listen in because this is a great episode--and something that's not often talked about.
Ever wondered how to best communicate? How to avoid arguments and fights? It all starts with open communication! In this episode Mazy of Hudson & Press chats with Victoria about the best practices for communicating during engagement--and beyond!
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We are so excited to have Avery from Cana Wedding Co on today's episode to talk about all things Wedding Planning!
Check out Cana Wedding Co Here: https://www.canaweddingco.com/
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Victoria is diving in to share all about enthroning your home to the Sacred Heart: what does it mean, how does it work, what do you do? All the things!
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Today, we sat down with Matthew Redden of Vitae Photography to talk through the most important photos to get on your wedding day. What should you ask your photographer & videographer to capture? How can you set up your photo & video team for success with your parish? And more!
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We're so excited to have Allison & John on from G Photography & Film aka @latinmassphotographer on Instagram! They join Victoria this episode to dive into a few Catholic wedding traditions!
G Photography & Film: https://www.gphotographyandfilms.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinmassphotographer/
THIS IS SUCH A GOOD ONE. Victoria and Jo chat about 5 things you should (and probably need to) talk about before marriage: money, parenting, family of origin, lifestyles, and more! This is a two part episode, so if you loved it...we'd love it if you could leave us a review wherever you listen!
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Today's episode is a tough one. Victoria opens things up to discuss the cross of infertility, something couples preparing for marriage should talk about and something many married couples experience. We invite you to take a listen with an open heart as Victoria talks through this episode.
Catholic weddings are unique in that it is a full Mass experience, which comes with many moving parts. Victoria & Jo dive into why it's important to hire Catholic vendors, the benefits of having a photographer who knows the flow of Mass, a videographer who understands that relationships of trust need to be built with the music director, and all of those things seek to help provide you as a couple, the best experience possible on your wedding day.
Jo, Brooke, & Stephen dive in to all things wedding videography. From deciding on one, to how we pull audio from Mass, to everything that goes into crafting your film after wedding day is over. We also discussed how it's helpful to have a Catholic videographer. It's a great episode and we really enjoyed sitting down to chat together! Check them out below!
The Herrera's: https://theherreras.co/
Sometimes it can feel so lonely doing something so counter cultural. In today's episode, Victoria & Jo are talking about staying chaste before marriage and some practical tips for doing so.
Today we sit down with Josie & Jack of the Delac Collective to talk about their wedding planning experience, how they prepared for marriage, and what led them to join the wedding industry!
Find them here:
https://www.thedelaccollective.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thedelaccollective/
Long distance relationships are difficult; long distance engagements? Even more difficult. In this episode, Victoria & Jo are discussing what you can do to make the most of your long distance engagement, how you can still plan your wedding even if you're far away, and how you can best love each other while physically far away!
In this episode, co-host Jo shares the story of how she & her husband met and everything from engagement to wedding day!
Ever wonder why we see secular weddings sharing personal vows during the ceremony and wonder why those getting married in the Church cannot do so? Victoria & Jo are diving into answering questions about why the Church has the vows it does, how you can still incorporate letters into your day, and more!
There are so many things to coordinate on a wedding day: people, vendors, moments. In this episode, Victoria & Jo dive into different layouts of Catholic Wedding Day timelines and go over why things are where they are in the day. This is a great episode to listen to if you're at the point in your planning where you're considering when to have certain moments, how much time you need for family portraits, and how it works with and without a first look!
Have you ever heard of choosing a Patron Saint for your relationship? Or maybe you haven't heard about Saints since Confirmation. Victoria and Jo dive into what choosing a Patron Saint for your relationship looks like, where to start, and why to choose one!
Things Referenced in Episode:
Dear Wormwood Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CVuKb2iLCCc/
Patron Saints: https://www.aboutcatholics.com/beliefs/alphabetical-list-of-patron-saints/
Planning a wedding day is one of the more stressful things about engagement--it's supposed to be exciting, but it isn't always! Our hope with this episode is to give you some practical tips on how to keep the focus on your relationship with Christ, your future spouse, and preparing for your marriage which will last much longer than just your wedding day!
It wasn't too long ago that we were brides ourselves. Today, Victoria is opening up to share her story of how she met her husband, what they're wedding planning was like, how marriage prep went, and more!
"Congratulations! When's the wedding?" is one of the first things you may hear after you say "yes!" so in today's episode we're walking you through what the initial steps of wedding planning and marriage preparation in the Church.