The Save The Date Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Looking for some wedding and jewellery inspiration? Or maybe you just need a little pick-me-up during your daily commute? Either way, The Save the Date Podcast has you covered. Real Bride Sheridan and Engagement Ring Expert Juliette discuss all things weddings, jewellery, and romance. Featuring real wedding and engagement stories, wedding tips and tricks, as well as interviews with wedding planning experts and leading vendors, there’s an episode for every ring-related occasion. From helping you pick the perfect engagement ring to wedding planning ideas and trends, Sheridan and Juliette will advise, inspire, and make you feel ready to say I do. New episodes weekly, with love from Cullen Jewellery.
In today’s episode, Sheridan and Juliette are answering YOUR questions!
We asked you on our socials what questions you wanted us to answer, and here you have it!
We discuss the guilt you may feel surrounding your wedding day, whether it's related to your guest list, wedding party, or the decision to provide transportation for your guests to and from the venue. We also share our opinions on whether professional skincare treatments are necessary in the lead up to the big day!
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here, we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
See you next week! 💖
In this week’s episode, Sheridan and Juliette are sharing some of their favourite things they’ve EVER seen at weddings, with a few sneaky wedding icks at the end…
From alternatives to tossing the bouquet and decor recommendations to fun ways to impress your guests at the end of the night, this episode covers it all!
Whether you're planning your big day or just love hearing about unique wedding ideas, this episode offers a mix of inspiration and candid insights.
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here, we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
See you next week! 💖
In today’s episode, Sheridan and Juliette are reacting some of Reddit’s wildest AITA stories.
Links to this week’s stories:
Lights Out Wedding
Not Showing Up To My Brother’s Wedding
Having My Wedding At My Sisters DREAM Location
Giving My Guests a Dress Code
Cancelling My Sisters Wedding
Choosing a Concert Over My Bestfriends Wedding
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here, we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
See you next week! 💖
In today’s episode, Sheridan and Juliette are sharing their top FIVE reminders for planning your wedding.
Planning your wedding should be a fun experience with the love of your life, but we totally get that this isn’t always the case, and it can very easily become super overwhelming. That’s what we’re here for!
Whether you’re a bride, groom, soon-to-be newlywed, part of the wedding party or just want to know what to expect when the big day comes and how to navigate wedding planning, there will be something you can take from this episode.
Our five reminders are:
- You aren’t getting married for social media (or anyone else)
- Don’t compare your wedding to someone else’s
- Enjoy the process of planning your wedding
- Stick together on your wedding day
AND
5. Remember WHY you are getting married, ultimately, the little things don’t matter
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here, we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
See you next week! 💖
In today's episode, Sheridan and Juliette share their best tips for making your wedding the most memorable day of your life.
It goes without saying that your wedding day will be unforgettable, but these are just some little tricks to make it even more so.
From making sure you have your timeline down pat and making time for special moments just you and your partner to planning the most epic reception, this episode has it all!
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here, we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
See you next week! 💖
This week, Sheridan and Juliette sit down with 2025 Bride Rosie Chong!
Rosie is a Social Media Strategist and Content Creator from Melbourne who is in the midst of planning her DREAM wedding.
After getting engaged in October 2023, Rosie jumped straight into wedding planning, she spent most of the summer finding her dream wedding venue and soaking up the feeling of being newly engaged.
Now, with her wedding date and main vendors locked in, it's time for the fun stuff!
Rosie shares all of her wedding planning secrets—the inside scoop, if you will—on where she's at now, how the process has been so far, and what she's anticipating the next year to look like.
You can see all of the wedding planning details on Rosie's Instagram and Tiktok @rosiechong, and follow her on LinkedIn for everything personal branding (if that's your vibe).
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here, we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
See you next week! 💖
This week, Sheridan and Juliette sit down with Anna, the mastermind behind Anna Campbell Bridal.
We had so much fun seeing (and trying on) the brand-new BLOOM Collection which is absolutely divine!
Anna shares her absolute wealth of knowledge about shopping for your perfect wedding dress. She gives us tips on what to look for and expect when you first start shopping, how to deal with wedding dress regret, and when to lock in your dream dress.
We touch on body positivity and making sure you love yourself the way you are first; your dress is meant to fit you, not the other way around 🤍
Sheridan wears BILLIE
Juliette wears FLEUR and DAPHNE
Shop Anna Campbell Bridal's new BLOOM Collection here
You can find Anna Campbell Bridal on Instagram @annacampbellbridal and Tiktok @annacampbellbridal
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here, we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
See you next week! 💖
In today’s episode, Sheridan and Juliette are digging deep into what is possible the wedding of the decade!
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant come from two of the wealthiest families in India, and in July, they held one of the biggest wedding festivities we’ve probably ever seen!
The celebration started back in March, where they held their huge, 3-day pre-wedding weekend and hastakshar. Rihanna took the stage for a private performance, with a star-studded guest list.
The celebration continued in May with a 4-day Mediterranean cruise with 1200 of their nearest and dearest, including performances by Katy Perry, Backstreet Boys and Pitbull.
The wedding itself spanned over a couple of weeks, sharing several traditional ceremonies with their family and friends.
The wedding saw performances by Justin Bieber, guests such as Kim and Khloe Kardashian and John Cena and close to 1 billion flowers. The Ambani wedding truly had it all!
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here, we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
See you next week! 💖
In today’s episode, Sheridan and Juliette sit down and talk ALL about the crazy histories behind some of the most popular wedding traditions.
We hope you love a history lesson cause that's what this episode is all about!!
We travel back to Ancient Egypt to learn about the history of wedding rings, how this tradition was adopted by the Ancient Greeks and in turn, the Ancient Romans. We talk about what their rings were made of and how they transformed into what we see today.
We all know that most people wear white on their wedding day, but this has not always been the way! We'll talk about the rise of Queen Victoria and how she was basically the first-ever #influencer... lol!
We also talk about how much arranged marriages have painted the way we do weddings today, including not seeing the couple on the wedding day and wearing a veil! As well as how bouquets were originally not at all done for aesthetics and instead were used to mask the wearers odour...
This is also your reminder that you do NOT need to do any wedding tradition if you don't want to. Your wedding day is all about you and your partner, so do whatever it is that makes the two of you happiest.
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
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In today’s episode, Sheridan and Juliette answer some of your most frequently asked wedding questions!
We touch on what to do if you regret your wedding vendors before the big day, how to change your name after getting married, and how to avoid wedding day drama!
Juliette shares her best tips for being the ultimate bridesmaid or maid of honour, and we discuss what to do with your engagement ring on the day!
We also introduced our brand new proposal story segment! If you want us to share your story, please give us all the juicy details here!
If you'd like to share your wedding story on the podcast, fill out our guest application! We are so excited to hear from you!
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here, we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
See you next week! 💖
Welcome to The Save The Date Podcast, your go-to for everything weddings, jewellery, and romance, with love from Cullen Jewellery.
We’re your hosts, Sheridan and Juliette, and we are so excited to go on this wedding planning journey with you. We'll have an episode for every ring-related occasion featuring real wedding and proposal stories, wedding tips and tricks, and expert advice from leading wedding vendors.
From choosing the perfect engagement ring to wedding planning ideas and trends, we’re here to inspire you every step of the way so you’re ready to say I do.
We are so happy you’re here.
Search The Save The Date Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Youtube or wherever else you get your podcasts.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here. We can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
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See you next week! 💖
This week Sheridan and Juliette are sharing YOUR proposal stories.
We asked you over on our socials to share your stories, no matter how chaotic and here are just a few!
If you want your story to be included in an upcoming episode, enter all the juicy details here!
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here. We can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
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See you next week! 💖
This week Sheridan and Juliette had the pleasure of sitting down with Dario, the owner of Cannoleria!
Cannoleria are proud of their traditional Sicilian Cannoli and strive to create the absolute best Cannoli they can! #staycrunchy
Dario talks us through how Cannoleria came to be, starting with a simple family recipe of ricotta, cinnamon and sugar and expanding to who they are now with multiple store locations as well as taking over the wedding dessert space!
With two options for your wedding, either an Italian-style cart, or a roaming activation with the Cannoli piped fresh for each person, they are bound to have an option you love.
Dario shares all of Cannoleria's secrets, including some of the amazing flavours they are able to make just for you!
You can find Cannoleria here:
www.cannoleriabythatsamore.com.au
Instagram: @cannoleriabythatsamore
TikTok: @cannoleria_official
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here. We can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
See you next week! 💖
In this episode, Sheridan and Juliette are giving you a step by step rundown of everything you need to do in the week of your wedding!
Planning a wedding can be extremely stressful for everyone involved, and unfortunately, for most of us, that stress doesn't magically disappear right before the wedding.
In fact, it's often this final week of wedding planning that ends up being the most stressful of all because suddenly, the end is actually in sight, and you can feel like there's still a multitude of things to be done.
One of the most important things to do during your wedding week is to try to RELAX! We know it might be hard, but in this episode, we'll give you some of our best tips for doing just that.
Prioritising yourself and your relationship during this week will do wonders for how you show up on your actual wedding day. So make sure that you have scheduled some exclusive self-care time. Even if this is just being able to switch off while you get your hair done or a massage, your body and mindset will thank you for it!
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here, we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
See you next week! 💖
In this episode, Sheridan and Juliette are diving all the way into wedding venues!
Kicking off the episode with an important update for Melbourne-based couples, Sheridan shares the unfortunate news of Riverstone Estate's closure in the Yarra Valley. If you've been affected by the loss of this beautiful venue, we’re sending you all our love and highly recommend joining the Facebook group Melbourne Brides for extra support and any venue recommendations.
Choosing your wedding venue, one of the first tasks on your wedding planning to-do list, can feel incredibly daunting. Especially because it will majorly impact how your wedding day is going to look and feel, but we are here to help make the process a little easier!
We are giving you a list of the most important things to think about, look for and ask when you start touring wedding venues.
As we often say, the key part of wedding planning is honouring you and your partner and making sure both of you feel happy, comfortable, and excited about your upcoming wedding! The same goes for choosing your wedding venue. Trust us when we say that you will just 'know' when you've found the perfect venue.
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here, we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
In today's episode, Sheridan and Juliette share their best tips on hosting a wedding that will WOW your guests!
Obviously, your wedding day is about you and your partner, but you are also generally putting on an event that you want your guests to remember fondly as well.
We share our tips on how to make sure your guests leave, saying, 'This was the best wedding we've ever been to!'
From the basics of hosting a successful event, such as keeping your guests fed, hydrated, and entertained, to our best ideas for extra fun things that will add even more of a WOW factor to your wedding day.
We discuss the importance of hiring an experienced celebrant who understands your story and is an impeccable storyteller. We also share what we really think about wedding favours and what to do instead of the typical 'Here's something with our wedding date on it...'
The main thing to remember is that your guests will have fun as long as they can tell you are! So enjoy yourself, and be true to who you and your partner are.
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com or enter them here, we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
This week Juliette and Ava caught up with Jess from Sung by Jess to chat all about wedding music.
Jess gives us an insight into how you can personalise your wedding day with music, how different instruments will give totally different vibes and let’s us in on her favourite songs for those extra special moments.
Jess spoke about what you can expect when requesting songs in the lead-up to your wedding day, what the day looks like for her as a musician, and when exactly you should look at booking!
We also chatted with Jess about her wedding planning journey so far as she recently got engaged with a stunning Cullen Jewellery ring! She shared her biggest piece of wedding planning advice and let us know how she plans to make her wedding day extra special!
You can find Jess on Instagram here:
@sungbyjess and @urgirlsidney
And on TikTok here:
@urgirlsidney
And don’t forget to stream Jess’ music on Spotify!
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
In this episode, Sheridan and Juliette are talking all about burnout in the wedding planning process.
Weddings and wedding planning can be so often glamourised, and it’s so easy to forget just how exhausting wedding planning can be! With so many moving parts and details to manage, it's essential to find a balance in the planning process to avoid the dreaded burnout.
We talk you through our biggest planning tips from start to finish: how to decide what’s most important to you, have a clear planning strategy, and stay organised!
We know wedding planning can be overwhelming, so make sure to take breaks, eat well, stay hydrated, and get enough sleep.
We cannot stress enough the importance of celebrating the small wins. It's easy to get caught up in a constant cycle of 'what's next on the list' but make sure you take time to revel in the feeling of getting the big things done! One of our favourite ways to do this is by having a dinner date every month on the date of your wedding, a countdown, if you will! Spend time with your partner, and don't ever forget that your wedding experience as a whole should be romantic!
At the end of the day, always remember that it's your wedding, and should reflect you and your partner, no one else!
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
Welcome back to The Save The Date Podcast!
In today’s episode, Sheridan and Juliette guide you through some of the most common and BIGGEST Wedding Day Regrets!
Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event (well, usually!), so getting it right is essential. With so much pressure surrounding the big day, we're here to help alleviate some of that stress! Here are some of the most common wedding day regrets to help you avoid making the same mistakes!
We talk about the importance of hiring professionals, as opposed to someone who's just 'handy with a camera,' and how this can make a huge impact on the memories you have of your big day. Plus, we give you some big tips and mindset shifts when it comes to deciding how much to spend on your vendors.
Your wedding day is not just a one-day event, it's also the start of your marriage with your partner, so schedule quality time with them into your timeline, whether it's having a first look, skipping cocktail hour to spend time together, or glueing your hands together all night (lol) make sure you don't look back feeling sad that you barely spoke!
The moral of the story is this: if you're on the fence about whether or not to do something, just do it! There's no going back, and the chances are high that if you don't do it, you'll be wishing you did.
If you’re curious about how best to spend your cocktail hour, tune in to our dedicated episode here.
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
Welcome back to The Save The Date Podcast!
This week, Sheridan and Juliette, answer your burning questions!!
We put the mic in your hands and got you to ask us questions over on our Instagram as well as Cullen Jewellery’s Instagram, and here are your answers!
Juliette gave us an insight into her dream proposal (the bigger, the better) and Sheridan shared the one BIG thing she would change about her wedding if she had the chance!
We gave our best tips for planning a destination wedding, how to be the best Maid of Honour, bridesmaid expectations and shared our opinions on the controversial topic of having kids at your wedding!
We dove into wedding bands, how to wear your engagement and wedding rings, what metal colour to choose and when to place your order!
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process. You can also get the PDF version of our Checklist here.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
In today’s episode, Sheridan and Juliette share 20 things you definitely don’t want to forget about when planning your wedding!
We know that planning a wedding can be hard, and unfortunately, it's all too easy to forget about some of the most important elements!
We have compiled a list of things that aren't generally included on your typical wedding planning checklist but that are still extremely important to ensure your wedding day runs as smoothly as possible.
We cover things like when to get your marriage license, how to pick your witnesses, and ensuring your venue will be suitable for your wedding theme and decorations. As well as the small things that will make a big impact, like reserving seats at your ceremony, remembering to eat throughout the day and organising who is in charge of packing everything up at the end of the night (preferably someone who has a big enough car and is sober!).
For the Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist, tune into our previous episodes here and here for a timeline and checklist of the whole wedding planning process.
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
In today’s episode, Sheridan and Juliette delve into personality types and how being an introvert can impact the wedding planning process. We explore the distinctions between introverted and extroverted individuals, how to know which you fall under and how understanding these traits can revolutionise your approach to planning your special day!
We discuss strategies to navigate your wedding day, acknowledging the potential overwhelm of being the centre of attention. From setting boundaries with well-meaning but possibly overbearing family members to prioritising self-care throughout the planning process. We’ll give you tips on how to curate a guest list that fosters your values for your wedding day and not anyone else's!
We have recommendations for every part of the wedding planning process, from how to interact with your vendors, which social events to skip, and tips on finding small moments to re-energise throughout the entirety of your wedding day.
The most important takeaway from today's episode is that finding a balance between celebrating your love and honouring who you are and your values is vital to planning your perfect wedding.
If you need some extra help writing your wedding vows, tune into our episode ‘The Ultimate Guide to Perfecting Your Wedding Vows’ here!
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
Make sure you follow us on our socials @thesavethedatepodcast and join our Facebook Community, we would love to have you.
This week Sheridan and Juliette are joined by Gareth from Solasta Wedding Films to chat all things wedding videography.
Gareth is an incredibly talented videographer dedicated to preserving the precious moments of your wedding day. He'll be right there on the dance floor, mingling with your loved ones and acting as your honorary fourth bridesmaid, ensuring he captures you as your most authentic and beautiful selves.
Gareth talks us through his process of filming your special day from planning through to editing, giving us a huge insight into what makes wedding films exceptional and how he ensures all of his films are just that.
You can find Gareth here:
solastaweddings.com
Instagram: @solastaweddingfilms
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at info@thesavethedatepodcast.com we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.
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See you next week!
This week, Sheridan and Juliette are joined by Chloe from Chloe Abotomey Photography to chat about film photography and its significance in wedding photography.
With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the wedding industry, Chloe blends film and digital photographs to capture the story of your wedding day with all its authenticity and emotion.
Chloe gives us an in-depth look at how film photography works, from choosing the right film to how those photos are then brought to life in the dark room, or dark box in this case!
We look at the key differences between film and digital photography, what makes film photographs so special and why it’s so important for your film photographer actually to know what they’re doing.
Chloe even gives us some sneaky tips on how to make your own film photos even better when using a disposable or affordable film camera (FLASH ON PEOPLE!!!).
You can find Chloe here:
chloeabotomey.com
Instagram: @chloeabotomey_photography
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So… what even is Cocktail Hour?? Let’s talk about it!!
Cocktail hour is what we call the time between your wedding ceremony and your reception. Generally, this is when you and your partner will go and get your portraits done, and your guests will enjoy a drink, a chat, and some appetisers - but there’s a little more to it than that!
For you and your partner:
Your wedding day is a super intense celebration, and if you’ve spent the whole morning getting ready, the day is just go-go-go with not much time for recovery! So… your cocktail hour is perfect to take a moment to relax and embrace the feeling of being newly married! You’ll likely still have a lot to do with your photographer and videographer, but we recommend organising your timeline to include at least 10-15 minutes of just YOU time.
Of course, there’s the option to join your cocktail hour, you just need to think about when you’re going to get your portraits taken and how you can still incorporate some time alone.
This is where the first look comes in! If you don’t mind seeing each other before the ceremony, there is the option to do a first look and take your portraits before the ceremony. This allows you to join cocktail hour, chat with your guests, and enjoy a drink and some food before the more structured reception begins!
For your guests:
If you are feeling worried about what your guests are going to do during cocktail hour, don’t fret! All you need to do is make sure your guests have something to do, something to eat and drink, and something to watch!
I promise it’s simple! Your guests are likely going to want to catch up with each other, so already there’s something for them to do. If you throw in some lawn games, leave your guest book out, and even have a photo booth set up, you're done! Make sure you have enough food and beverages, no one wants hangry guests at their wedding!
Something to watch is the trickier one during your cocktail hour, but it’s not as important as the last two points, the easiest way to do this is if you have a live band, your guests will naturally gravitate towards them, but if you don’t just make sure you have some music playing throughout!
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In today's episode, Sheridan and Juliette share some wedding and engagement HORROR stories!
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Link to this week's stories:
I Ruined My Coworkers Proposal
My Fiance Cancelled The Vegan Options At Our Wedding
I Fake Proposed To My Girlfriend
My Fiance Wants His Ex In The Wedding Party
My Self Love Picnic Was In The Way Of Someones Proposal
Should I Tell My Friend Her BF Is Proposing? + Update
In today’s episode, Sheridan and Juliette provide their practical tips for creating a memorable wedding weekend or multi-day wedding.
We give you insight into how to start the planning process, what to have in your itinerary and how to make sure your guests have the time of their lives as well.
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In this episode, Sheridan and Juliette discuss the common experience of post-wedding blues and provide their insights and coping strategies for listeners.
We offer actionable steps on how to reduce the impact of these feelings before the wedding and how to manage them after the wedding. Guiding you to living your best married life, because a good wedding is one thing, but a good marriage is life-changing!
Please note that we are not qualified healthcare professionals, and everything mentioned in this episode is based on our own experiences and research. If you do need professional support or mental health help, please see the below resources:
Helplines
My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.
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In this episode, Sheridan and Juliette provide a concise guide to wedding planning, giving you a 6-month countdown to your wedding!
Remember that every wedding planning timeline will look a little different, so take this all with a grain of salt!
By this stage of the wedding planning process, you should already have all of your big vendors and purchases confirmed, and now is the time when you can start to have some fun and see everything come together!
You’ll start ordering and sending out your invitations, purchasing any additional outfits for the day, having your hair and makeup trials and having menu tastings with your caterer.
Now is also the time to finalise your seating charts, have any final meetings with your vendors and send through music choices to your band or DJ.
Give yourself more than enough time to write your vows, if you need some help, you can tune into our episode 'The Ultimate Guide to Perfecting Your Wedding Vows' here.
In the final weeks before the wedding, clean your rings, write any thank you notes and pack all of your overnight bags to ensure you don't forget anything important.
Most importantly, ENJOY the process, and remember that an amazing wedding is about the experience and that includes the planning process!If you missed it, tune into PART 1, where we counted you down from your engagement to 6 months before the wedding!
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In this episode, Sheridan and Juliette provide a concise guide to wedding planning, counting you down from your engagement to 6 months before the wedding!
Remember that every wedding planning timeline will look a little different, so take this all with a grain of salt!
We may sound like a broken record, but the very first thing you need to do is set your budget! Think big picture about what you want your wedding to look like, and be realistic about how much money you really want to spend. This will mean hashing out your non-negotiables and thinking about what you’d be happy to pass up if it doesn’t align with your budget.
Throughout this first half of your wedding planning process, you’ll also want to lock in all of your big wedding vendors, think venue, celebrant, photographer, videographer, band/DJ, florist, and hair and makeup artists!
Now is also the time to get wedding dress shopping!! Wedding dresses can have a manufacturing timeline of up to 8-10 months, so make sure you allow more than enough time to account for any alterations as well.
Send out your save the dates, and start the process of planning and booking your honeymoon! The earlier you get the big things out of the way, the easier and breezier it will be in the months just before your wedding day.
Check out Part 2 here for our 6-month countdown to your wedding!
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In today’s episode, Sheridan and Juliette guide you through the art of crafting the perfect wedding vows.
A lot of pressure is put on making your vows super special, which can often become overwhelming. But at the end of the day, writing your vows should be the easy part of wedding planning!
Did you know that you don’t actually have to write personalised vows??
You can also say them privately before or after the ceremony!
We recommend briefly discussing your vows with your partner to help remove some of that pressure. Go through the kind of things you want to say, the vibe you want your vows to be and if you have anything that you definitely DON’T want them saying!
We give you our easy 4-step formula for writing your vows, and top it off with a bunch of tips to make sure you can execute them perfectly on the day.
Start writing your vows early, and allow yourself the time to simmer on what you’ve written, it’s super normal that your first draft won’t be final. So give yourself the grace to change them as much as you need.
And once you’re done, practice, practice, practice!
Say them aloud multiple times, this will help to ensure you don’t stumble over as many words and gives you the opportunity to take out any potential tongue twisters!
At the end of the day, if you don’t say them perfectly during the ceremony - it’s not the end of the world! Let the tears fall if you feel them coming, and embrace the feeling of speaking your feelings to your partner.
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In today's episode, Sheridan and Juliette share their top tips for planning the ULTIMATE honeymoon.
We know that planning a holiday while in the midst of wedding planning is less than ideal, so here is our comprehensive guide to streamline your honeymoon planning process!!
It may seem like a shock, but we highly recommend starting to consider your honeymoon when you start budgeting for your wedding. This will allow you to plan your budget around ALL of your plans and ensure that you won’t fall short by planning your honeymoon only a few months out.
The next thing you need to consider is what kind of honeymoon you and your partner actually want! This is going to effect your budget, as well as the timing of your honeymoon and potentially your wedding.
For example, if you are wanting to head to Europe for a beautiful summer vacation, but your wedding is in October in Australia, the timelines don’t quite match up. So you may need to adjust your expectations, take your honeymoon at a different time or head somewhere else!
We highly recommend that all newly married couples take at least a few days after the wedding before heading off on their honeymoon. This will give you time to get all of your affairs in order, ensure you have your passports (if required) ready, and gives you time to recover after the craziness of your wedding day!
To save money, start looking at flights and accommodation early and look into potentially going to see a travel agent! They will be able to do all of the heavy lifting (much like a wedding planner), so you can enjoy more of the fun stuff and plan the honeymoon of your dreams.
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In this week's episode, Sheridan and Juliette give you their best tips for planning a sustainable wedding that is not only everything you’ve ever dreamed of but is kind to the environment, too.
At Cullen Jewellery, sustainability lies at the core of our values. We specialise in lab grown diamonds, certified as carbon-neutral by Clear Neutral. Our gemstones are exclusively lab grown, eliminating the need for mining. Additionally, we exclusively utilise recycled gold and proudly collaborate with One Tree Planted, ensuring the planting of one tree for every ring sold.
We give you all of our best tips, from choosing your perfect wedding venue to how to save the environment when buying your invitations and stationary; we even give you some ideas on what wedding favours your guests will not only love but will actually use (or enjoy).
We also remind you that you do not have to buy everything brand new for your wedding day! Buying things second-hand will be a more sustainable approach and save you money in the long run! If you can’t find the perfect decor second-hand, buy things that can be reused in your home after the wedding, or plan to sell them to the next bride!
A little bit goes a long way to hosting a more sustainable wedding!
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In today’s episode, Sheridan and Juliette reflect back on the amazing year that was 2023. They discuss the iconic weddings of Sophia Ritchie and Barbara Palvin, as well as the chaos of the week-long event wedding of Madelaine Brockway. They touch on the 2023 wedding trends that they loved to see and dove deep into their predictions for what is to come in 2024!
And did someone say Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting engaged?? You’ll have to listen to find out!
Planning your dream wedding is kind of a big deal, and it can often come with even bigger expenses. In today’s episode, Sheridan and Juliette discuss the importance of setting your budget early and provide expert guidance on planning your wedding without breaking the bank, filled with tips and tricks to stay on the right side of your budget.
From creating your guest list to decorating your dream venue, Sheridan and Juliette discuss it all.
Seeing your favourite people start the next stage of their life together is so special. But when it’s your wedding – making the day go how you want it to can be stressful. In this episode of the Save the Date podcast, Juliette and Sheridan talk about the ten things you need to know before your wedding. Coming from years of experience in the wedding business, they offer tried and tested planning tips that will make your wedding day smooth sailing, as well as advice on making the most of the unforgettable moments with your partner, family, and friends.
Join Juliette and Sheridan as they discuss everything wedding flowers. We want you to feel empowered to create the wedding day florals you've been pinning about, and this comprehensive guide will provide clarity and peace of mind as you journey from inspiration to colourful execution. The girls will give you the tools you need to craft those oh-so-perfect petals as they look at trends, ideas, and where to find them in your wedding season!
Planning your dream wedding can be an exciting adventure, but it can also come with unexpected surprises. In this insightful episode, Juliette and Sheridan uncover those hidden costs that often catch couples off guard and share their expert tips on how to maximise your bridal budget without sacrificing your vision.
Whether you're in the early stages of wedding planning or already knee-deep in decisions, Juliette and Sheridan provide practical advice that will save you time, money, and stress.
Are you a bride or groom-to-be looking for the latest wedding trends to make your special day unforgettable? Join hosts Juliette, Noah, and Josh as they dive into the hottest wedding styling ideas for 2023.
From chic fashion tips to unique floral arrangements and jaw-dropping decor ideas, we deep dive into the tastiest wedding day hacks. Whether you're a classic romantic or a modern minimalist, you'll find plenty of inspiration and practical advice to make your wedding uniquely yours.
The task of coordinating the vendors, schedule, and small details for your wedding day can be an overwhelming feat. Juliette, Noah and Josh are here to help with some insight into the ideal lead-up timeline so your planning process is as succinct and stress free as it can be!
Late gift? joint gift? cheap gift? Let's talk about it.
Avoid awkwardness and get the gift right the first time!
Join Juliette, Noah and Josh as they unpack all things wedding present do's, don'ts and gift ideas for 2023.
Whether you are an engaged couple looking to create your gift registry or a guest attending the wedding of a friend of family member, we've got you covered with the latest info to keep you in the know.
In this episode Juliette, Josh, Claudia and Sophie discuss all things bachelorette parties, bridal showers and hens nights.
Today the guys discuss being wedded in the rain and discover that it can still be blissfully classy and fun. With the help of special guest and photographer Bella from Mr & Mrs Photography, we unpack the the best game plan for making sure your wet wedding is one to remember for all the right reasons.
In today’s very special episode, your hosts are joined by professional wedding photographer Bella from Mr & Mrs Photo in Melbourne.
Bella helps unpack the ins and outs of working with a photographer on your big day and offers tips and tricks for getting the best wedding day photographs possible!
If you’d like to book Bella for your wedding in Australia, Neaw Zealand or worldwide (or even just for a chat) she would love to hear from you! Visit mrmrsphoto.com, or search mrmrs.photo on instagram.
In this week's episode the guys react to some of the best (or worst) proposal horror stories! For the top engagement ideas to avoid, tune in and have a laugh as Juliette, Josh and Noah discuss how not to pop the question.
In this episode, your hosts Juliette, Josh and Noah speak with an experienced wedding band and engagement ring specialist to deep dive the commonly asked questions to ensure you go in with your eyes open. Sophie really knows her stuff and offers helpful and up-to-date advice to make sure you're prepared and informed.
In this episode, your hosts Juliette, Josh and Noah talk all things managing your pre-wedding stress and how not to let self-care fall by the wayside. Decision making can be tough, so sit back, relax and let the guys give you the tools for de-cluttering your mind and giving your valuable time and energy to the things that really matter.
In this episode, your hosts Josh, Juliette, and Noah share ways to save time and money when booking your honeymoon, as well as discuss handy tips and tricks for finding experiences you’ll both love. They also explore pitfalls to avoid to ensure your post-wedding holiday is everything it could be and more.
Join hosts Josh, Juliette, and Noah as they discuss all things about how to plan a wedding on a budget. From Black Friday deals to tips for finding affordable vendors, they'll share some creative ideas for cutting costs without compromising on style or substance.
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Save The Date Podcast!
Join Josh, Juliette, and Noah as they discuss all things wedding planning. From choosing the right venue to picking the perfect dress, they'll cover everything you need to know to make your big day absolutely perfect.