Dear Romance Podcast: Recent Episodes
Aimee Shadbolt
Wedding planning can be stressful and overwhelming and damn confusing - it can feel like you have another full time job. So it’s no wonder that during your planning you start to feel tired, exhausted and over it - it’s a lot of work! But have no fear! I’m about to help you lose the overwhelm, the stress and all the headaches you’re facing in your wedding planning! One small step at a time, every single week. I’ll bring you vendor chats and interviews, advice and helpful tips from couples who have been through the process before you, to help you plan the wedding of your dreams - all while enjoying the process and having fun while you’re doing it! The Dear Romance Podcast - your ultimate guide to stress-free wedding planning ❤️🌹
This 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 you tearing up but also laughing too.
And if you want more Ebony, you can find her on the Gram @houseofebony_ or send her an email at hello@houseofebony.com.au
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If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
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.
PLUS
Find 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 coming wedding season and considering a coordinator? We’re booking up fast!
Fill out our enquiry form HERE to see if your wedding date is still free and we’re available to help coordinate your dream wedding day!
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
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Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
Today’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 flags to watch out for when researching and enquiring with different wedding vendors.
PLUS
As mentioned, right now I’m offering 3 months in the Plan Your Wedding Confidence + Ease membership for only $45. That works out to to be less than 50c a day! For full wedding planning help and guidance!
What are you waiting for? Find out more and sign up RIGHT HERE : https://academy.dearromance.com.au/plan-your-wedding
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
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Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
This 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 be reading your terms and conditions and why you’re responsible for tracking all your payments - not us as vendors.
ALSO
Right now, I’m offering 3 months in the Plan Your Wedding Confidence + Ease membership for only $45. That works out to to be less than 50c a day! For full wedding planning help and guidance!
What are you waiting for? Find out more and sign up RIGHT HERE
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
When 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 your wedding budget.
These include:
✨ What type of vendors to look for to save costs
✨ How to pick your priorities and why
✨ Planning for wet weather options just in case
✨ Ditching the favours
✨ Consulting with professionals
… and so much more!
If your wedding budget is stressing you out or you can’t even take a look at it - you need this episode in your ears.
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Doors to my new membership Plan Your Wedding with Confidence + Ease
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If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
Today 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 your wedding planning but you still need all the help and guidance to plan the wedding day of your dreams
- You’re busy. LIfe is busy - with work or kids or study or whatever it looks like in your life, but you want to the planning and you want to be the one to pull all the wedding arrangements together.
- You’re tired of searching through Google time and time again about all the different wedding elements, only to find that each article tells you something different and just contradicts itself.
You’ll get 12 months access to all the wedding planning modules, templates, guides and worksheets you need to plan the best day of your life, in short, digestible, easy to watch videos. I’ll also be holding fortnightly Q+A calls and you’ll get access to me during business hours in the my private community to ask anything and everything about wedding planning.
Sound like something you need? You can read more information and sign up through this link here.
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If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
Today’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
🎤 and why you should be considering your wedding day vibe when booking vendors for your day
And if you’re wondering when you need to think about booking your MC in, or when to ask your friend - or just need some help with the wedding planning process and thinking about when to do certain tasks, you need to join my Map Your Wedding event. It’s a FREE WORKSHOP just for you! Saturday 16 July, 1.00pm AWST (3.00pm AEST). Sign up here
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
Today 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.
PLUS
If 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 to know your results! @_dearromance
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
Today 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… and why this is a poor plan if you’re thinking that way.
Controversial? Maybe, but it’s worth a discussion. If you’ve got an opinion or you think I’m wrong, come chat with me over on Instagram in my DMs. You’ll find me over at @_dearromance
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
Today 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 here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
Today 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 day you’ve planned for you? Or are you doing it for others, because that’s what is expected of you?
It’s a juicy one, so dive on in!
Also, check out Bridal by Neeve’s instagram for all the information on the Daarlarna trunk show - on at her Mount Hawthorn studio until June 12.
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
On 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 opinions to yourself.
Because -
It’s not about you!
You are just person that the couple has chosen (LUCKY!) to spend their special day with, to celebrate their love.
It’s their wedding day, their choice and what you think or feel does not matter one bit.
Prime example currently is all the comments being made about Kourtney Kardashian + Travis Barker’s wedding in Italy over the weekend.
Who cares what dress she wore? She liked it, she was happy with it and her choice and that’s what matters.
Who cares if this is their 3rd wedding? I’d have 3 weddings too if I had that kinda money!
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
On 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 money
including their dog + pets
... and so many more
Listen now to get an insight into wedding planning from people who have been there and done it all before you!
And as mentioned, here's the instagram accounts I mention in this week's episode:
Shannon @ Walks and Borks
Eve @ Ring and Veil
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
It'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?
Jump on in! It's a juicy one!
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
Right 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 to book your wedding date
✨ if you prefer a DIY or all-inclusive venue
✨ if venues have a minimum spend or venue hire fee
✨ making sure you’ve got the right power + electrical specs for your needs, especially if you’re having a marquee wedding
✨ asking if your preferred venue has a maximum guest capacity
✨ ..and so many more!
If you’re after a copy of the Questions for Venue Visits downloadable I talked about - you can grab a copy here.
Slide into my DMs on instagram for a cheeky discount too 😉
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
Ever 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.
Also, as mentioned, you can grab my Wedding Budget Guide + Spreadsheet here.
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
Are 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 - all about how exactly a wedding planner can help you, when you should look at booking a wedding planner (HINT: It’s early!) and why, in the current climate we’re living in, you should be going through every single Ts + Cs document you have from each vendor with a fine-toothed comb.
We also chat:
✨ our favourite type of wedding venues to work in
✨ the absolute first things you should be doing in your wedding planning BEFORE you book a venue or any vendors
✨ why you need to be realistic about your budget + expectations or you’re going to run into trouble very fast
✨ the real truth about having the best wedding day ever, no matter how much you spend on the day ❤️
There’s so much to listen! She’s a long one, but she’s so worth it!
Check out Kiera on Instagram @little.things.events or on her website www.littlethingsevents.com.au
And check out Nat on Instagram @iconicweddingsperth or on her website www.iconicweddings.com.au
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
One 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 decision when you have different priorities or need to compromise on your priorities.
If you want to learn more - you can read my blog about setting your priorities here - https://www.dearromance.com.au/blog/planning-101-establishing-your-wedding-day-priorities
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
The 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 information, so you can enjoy the wedding planning process and have fun while you’re doing it!
Today's episode is all about me, Aimee - who I am, things I love and why I do what I do - basically to help you out with all your wedding planning needs and help you plan your dream wedding day!
As mentioned in today's episode, you can check out all my wedding planning packages here
Keep listening right until the end of today's episode for a little something extra to brighten your day! ❤️
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
Newly 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 planner
I’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 discussing and deciding these details together before you start contacting any wedding vendors for quotes!
All topics raised and discussed in today’s episode are listed out in my Yay, You’re Engaged! guide. You can grab your FREE copy here
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here
Wanna 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 process
✨ how weekday weddings are the best excuse for a day off work and a party
✨ why you should ask your guests to pop their phones in a basket as they enter (kinda like keys in a bowl, but not 🤣🤣)
✨ the 2 key pieces of advice I give to anyone (clients or friends) getting married
.. and so much more!
You can find all Claire’s vendors listed below if you’re interested in checking out their work 👇
Photographer : Ella Otranto
Celebrant : Luke Firth
Decorations + Styling : Wedding Magic
Venue : Sandalford Wines, Merlot Lawn & the Estate Room
Videographer : Hailstorm and Co @hailstormandco
DJ : Dylan @majesticdjs
Limo : @blinglimousines
Hair : @aphairstudio
Make Up : @cktmakeupartistry
Tan + Lashes : @ollerabeauty
Dress : @rachelrosebridal @bridalbyaubreyrose
Shoes : Harlou, purchased from @georgiesbridalshoes
Suits : MJ Bale
If you've got a wedding planning question you'd love answered on the podcast, send it through here
Or if you want help from a community of brides, couples and experts, join the Dear Romance Weddings Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/707414863222636
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you can be notified when all our new episodes drop 🙌
Send me a DM on Insta @_dearromance
Check out our website + blog at dearromance.com.au
If you’re interested in working with me to help plan your dream wedding day, book a FREE 30 min consult call right here