Every Day I'm Bustlin': A Wedding Planning Podcast: Recent Episodes
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If you are a bride or groom searching for inside tips on how to make your dream wedding day come to life, you are in the right place! From the pros behind Bustld, we bring you the ultimate wedding planning podcast, Every Day I’m Bustlin’. Every other Tuesday, husband-wife team and co-founders, Ryan and Samie Roberts, sit down to laugh, chat, and guide you through all things wedding planning. All brides and all grooms planning a wedding can tag along to learn how to make all of the big and small choices for your big day. From first steps to planning a wedding to the day-of details to where to splurge and where to save, Every Day I’m Bustlin’ covers it all!
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There are one million steps to planning a wedding! Okay, maybe not that many, but it can sure feel like it! And with that many moving parts, it is easy to forget something. But today, we are here to make sure that doesn’t happen. We will be sharing things people in your shoes have forgotten, as well as tips and tricks we as planners make sure to do so our clients don’t forget anything – both during planning and for wedding day itself!
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Advice on remembering those easy-to-forget day of details
- Planning for your wedding day timeline
- The most important items to remember for your big day!
Links to all the things mentioned:
- LoveStream
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When it comes to wedding planning, planning your honeymoon is usually pretty high up on the list! From choosing your destination to planning the itinerary, there are a lot of things to consider before you plan your first vacation together as a married couple.
Today we are joined by travel planner Arleigh Ogilvie to chat about her top tips for planning your honeymoon.
Following graduation from Boston University, Arleigh moved to Australia where she lived for a year in Sydney and traveled throughout the South Pacific. When she returned home, she shifted from a career in restaurants to the travel industry. She developed experience in both the luxury and budget travel sectors before the pandemic which left Arleigh unemployed. She made lemonade from lemons, pursuing her lifelong dream of launching her own business as a travel advisor in 2021. Since then, she joined the Major Traveler team and was named a Conde Nast Top Travel Specialist. Tune in as we hear all of her best tips and advice for planning your honeymoon!
In this episode you’ll hear:
• How to pick a honeymoon destination
• Tips for booking the best flights, accommodations and itinerary
• Traveling advice + perks of working with a travel advisor
Links to all the things mentioned:
• Arleigh Ogilvie Instagram
• Arleigh O Travel Facebook
• Email: arleigh@majortraveler.com
• Website: Major Traveler | Arleigh Ogilvie
• Hopper
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Planning a wedding involves more than just the two of you. Your families will be a big part of planning – from budgeting to choosing dates, picking vendors and deciding on the timeline, your family will often have an opinion on parts of planning your wedding. So how do you deal with their input? What if you have a unique family situation? Most importantly, how do you limit (or at least deal) with family drama amid planning your wedding?
Today we are joined by Kristin Winchester to discuss just that. Kristin Winchester is a licensed therapist, boundaries expert, speaker, and founder of Her Therapy Space, a mental health & wellness brand based in Washington, DC. She teaches overwhelmed women how to prioritize their wellbeing and set healthy boundaries in their relationships so they can live more freely and fully as their authentic selves. With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, Kristin has helped hundreds of people shift their ways of thinking to live a life they once didn’t think was a possibility. Tune in as we discuss how to navigate family relationships while wedding planning!
In this episode you’ll hear:
• How to have open conversations
• Setting healthy boundaries with family members
• Navigating differing opinions
• Having a drama free big day!
Links to all the things mentioned:
• Kristin Winchester Website
• Kristin Winchester Instagram
• Her Therapy Shop
• Ep 151: Keep Wedding Planning Fun
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Wedding planning can be a wee bit stressful. After all, the experts say it can take anywhere from 300-400 hours to plan your wedding. But when it comes down to it, you want to make sure both you and your significant other enjoy the process and have fun together planning this special day. Tune is as we share some amazing advice from our listeners, as well as some tips and expectations when it comes to planning your wedding!
In this episode you’ll hear:
• Making wedding planning fun
• How to make sure wedding planning doesn’t take over your life
• Creating healthy boundaries when wedding planning
Links to all the things mentioned:
• Every Day I’m Bustlin’ Ep 116: Wedding Regrets and Must Haves
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Intimate weddings have been gaining popularity since the onset of the pandemic. While at first they were planned out of necessity, today couples are choosing intimate weddings for many reasons.
Today, we are joined by Diana Romo of Diana Romo Weddings to chat all things intimate weddings… and why those don’t necessarily mean lower budget. Diana fell in love with the industry in 2010 when she became a weddings & romance coordinator at a top resort in Riviera Maya. She instantly realized this is what she was put here to do. She loves helping clients create spectacular events and eliminating all the stress that can often come with it. It’s her passion to execute events flawlessly and effortlessly so it remains a one-in-a-million memory in the hearts and minds of her clients, forever. She has planned and coordinated more than 100 weddings & events, with guest counts ranging from 2 to 320.
Join us as we talk all things small intimate weddings! From budget, to destination weddings, to tips for guest experience, pros and cons – and more!
In this episode you’ll hear:
• Unique ideas for an intimate wedding
• Tips for guest experience
• Perks of a smaller guest count
Links to all the things mentioned:
• Diana Romo Website
• Diana Romo Instagram
• Ep 144: Destination Wedding Trends 2023 with Sistered State
• Ep 122: Why Destination Weddings are More Fun with Mountain Weddings
• Ep 135: Personalizing Your Wedding with Green Wedding Shoes
• Ep 143: Wedding Trends to Consider in 2023 with Emily Burton Designs
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Tradition might say that the bride’s hometown dictates the wedding location, but today that simply isn’t the case. Choosing your wedding location is the first big wedding decision you make so there are a lot of thoughts (and opinions!) that will go into this.
According to Zola, 45% of couples choose a location that is not local to where they live currently. This could be a hometown, a place that means a lot to you or a fun destination. Today we are going to give you all the tips on choosing a wedding location that is out-of-state! From guest experience to how to choose a venue, join us as we answer all the questions surrounding planning an out of state wedding.
In this episode you’ll hear:
• Tips for planning an out of state wedding
• How to choose the right venue out of state
• Ideas for the best guest experience
Links to all the things mentioned:
• LoveStream
• Ep 144: Destination Wedding Trends in 2023 & Beyond
• Ep 119: Destination Weddings with RIU Hotels and Resorts
• Ep 122: Why Destination Weddings Are More Fun with Mountain Weddings
• Ep 59: Venue Tours
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You spend hours planning the look and feel of your wedding flowers but what happens to them after the wedding? A new trend we are loving is turning your bouquet into a resin keepsake – from a wine stopper to a serving tray.
Today we are joined by Judi Gevara, the founder of Bloomsake, a Houston-based flower preservation company that offers unique keepsakes for occasions such as weddings, funerals, graduations and more. Judi first started in the wedding industry, managing a local bridal boutique. She loved being able to be a part of the bride's big day and she began hearing a similar request: how could they preserve their bouquets after their wedding? So she began experimenting with the idea of casting them in resin and tried it out on her friend’s bouquets. The news of her service quickly gained popularity, and when COVID-19 hit, Judi decided to turn her side business into her full-time job. Tune in as we learn about how to save the flowers from our most special days!
In this episode you’ll hear:
• Ideas for preserving your wedding bouquet
• How the resin preservation process works
• Why to save your flowers!
Links to all the things mentioned:
• Bloomsake Website
• Bloomsake Instagram
• Bloomsake Tik Tok
• Bloomsake Facebook
• Bloomsake Pinterest
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Finding your wedding venue truly makes you feel like you’ve started planning. After all, it dictates so much of your wedding – from guest list to budget, style to date. But checking that off the list doesn’t always feel easy.
Today, we are chatting all things wedding venues – from how to find them to what to look for in your contract with our new third host, Ashley Hall!
In this episode you’ll hear:
• How to narrow down your favorite venues
• Top questions to ask while touring a venue
• Things to look for in a wedding venue
Links to all the things mentioned:
• Ep 123: How to Decipher Your Wedding Vendor Contracts
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Wedding toasts. You either love them or hate them. With a little bit of planning though, wedding toasts can truly be the highlight of the evening – serving as both a sentimental and funny moment on a special evening. Today we are joined by comedian Beth Sherman who is going to give us all the insider tips on how to create the best wedding toast.
Beth is an Emmy award-winning comedy writer with credits that include the Late Show, Ellen, and the Academy Awards. She's also the founder of Authentically Funny Speeches, where she's ghostwritten and added comedy to more than 300 wedding speeches. If you are giving a toast in the near future, or if you want tips on how to make sure the toasts at your wedding go smoothly, look no further!
In this episode you’ll hear:
• The 6 Essential Parts of a Wedding Speech
• Tips on executing the toast
• Current Wedding Toast trends
Links to all the things mentioned:
• EDIB Episode “What Makes A Great Toast”
• Beth’s Website
• Beth’s YouTube
• Beth’s Instagram
• Beth’s Pinterest
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Religion, sex, parenting & finances. Just a few of the sometimes tough topics to tackle before exchanging vows. After all, you want to be on the same page on these important topics before committing to forever. Today we are joined by Elizabeth Earnshaw, co-founder of OURS to discuss all of these and more.
Over the last decade, Elizabeth has become one of the most trusted relationship teachers. She is a renowned Gottman therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, owns A Better Life Therapy in Pennsylvania & New Jersey and is an influential Instagram therapist who has helped transform countless relationships. In addition, she is a co-founder of OURS, where she works to make couples counseling mainstream and accessible. Her debut book, I Want This To Work, is a trustworthy, inclusive guide to navigating the most challenging relationship issues we face – conflict, healing and connection. Join us as we tackle these topics with Elizabeth so you can feel confident and equipped in your relationship!
In this episode you’ll hear:
• What relationship health looks like
• When to consider counseling
• How to have evolving conversations
Links to all the things mentioned:
• Elizabeth’s Instagram
• Elizabeth’s Website
• OUR’s Instagram
• OUR’s website
• Elizabeth’s Book: I Want This to Work
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Over here at BUSTLD, there is nothing we love more than weddings. And travel is a close second. So, combine those two together, and we think you are making magic! Which is why we are thrilled to be chatting about destination wedding trends today with Sarah Wintersteen of Sistered States. As the owner of Sistered States, Sarah has over 7 years of experience producing weddings and events in the Dallas area and beyond. Now, Sistered States is a luxury event company that serves clients all over the world. Sistered States has executed weddings in Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, and beyond, with an ever-growing list of destinations. If you’re curious about all things destination weddings, look no further!
In this episode you’ll hear:
• Tips for planning a destination wedding
• 2023 destination wedding trends
• Unique ideas for making your wedding intimate & special
Links to all the things mentioned:
• Ep 119: Destination Weddings with RIU Hotels and Resorts
• Ep 122: Why Destination Weddings Are More Fun With Mountain Weddings
• Sistered States Website
• Sistered States Instagram
• Sistered States Tik Tok
• Sistered States Facebook
• Sistered States Pinterest
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It’s 2023, and while we are all about new year’s resolutions what we really get excited about is the new trends we will see this year in weddings! From midday weddings to statement aisles, 2023 weddings are going to be all about the party. And we are here for it! Today we are joined by Emily Burton to chat about all things wedding trends.
Emily Burton Designs was founded by Owner and Lead Designer Emily Burton, an internationally-recognized wedding planner, event designer, producer, and prop stylist. Emily’s aspirational, luxe designs have attracted the attention of clients nationwide, and she loves nothing more than executing a client’s unique vision flawlessly and exceeding their expectations. Today, we will dive in to all the trends you can expect to see in 2023!
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Top 2023 Wedding Trends
- Advice on making your ceremony & reception unique to you as a couple
- Wedding trends that are going out of style
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Ep 139 - Wedding Stationary with CECI NEW YORK
- Ep 131 The Impact of Wedding Floral Design with Bron Hansboro
- Emily Burton Designs Website
- Emily on Facebook
- Emily on Instagram
- Emily on Pinterest
- Emily on Twitter
- Emily on TikTok
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It’s engagement season which means there are a lot of sparkly new rings on fingers! After saying “yes!” it’s time to start planning. With wedding planning, comes an endless amount of decisions. Spring or winter? Indoors or outdoors? DJ or band? One dress or two? We are thrilled to have TikTok wedding influencer, Taelor Pawnell… better known as Stylish Sista on the show with us today to give us all the best wedding planning advice. From how to start planning, budgeting, unique ideas, favors, first looks and more – this episode contains everything you need to know as a newly engaged couple to start planning your dream wedding!
In this episode you’ll hear:
- The best advice for planning your own wedding
- Wedding budget tips for newly engaged couples
- Unique & personal ideas to make your wedding day special!
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Taelor on Tiktok
- Taelor on Instagram
- Taelor’s Etsy Shop
- Taelor’s Sticker Escort Wall
- Every Day I’m Bustlin’ episode “Wedding Regrets & Must-Haves”
- Every Day I’m Bustlin’ episode “Weekday weddings”
- LoveStream
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With 2023 on the horizon, we are so excited for all the new weddings and engagements. Before we say goodbye to 2022, we wanted to look back on some of the best moments from this year! From some of the best tips and tricks of wedding planning, to specialized advice from our many guest speakers, this is a great place to start if you’re newly engaged or in the midst of planning a wedding.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Top must know tips before planning a wedding
- A compilation of curated advice from our special guests
- Highlights from our 2022 show
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Ep 140 – Say “I do” to Your Wedding Rings with Ringed’s Allison Ullmer
- Ep 137 – How to Divvy Up Your Wedding Budget
- Ep 123 – How to Decipher Your Wedding Vendor Contracts
- Ep 129 – The Ins and Outs of a Weekday Wedding with Michelle Leo Events
- Ep 133 – Planning a Courthouse Wedding with Zoe Larkin Photography
- Ep 122 – Why Destination Weddings are More Fun with Mountain Weddings
- Ep 135 – Personalizing Your Wedding with Green Wedding Shoes
- Ep 131 – The Impact of Wedding Floral Design with Bron Hansboro
- Ep 139 – Wedding Stationary with CECI NEW YORK
- Ep 124 – The Ins and Outs of the Wedding Dress Code with Baltic Born
- Ep 126 – How to Have a Loved One Officiate Your Wedding with Alisa Tongg
- Ep 128 – Planning Your Wedding Day Timeline
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From the engagement ring to your wedding bands, choosing your wedding rings come with a lot of pressure. After all, the ring on your finger is the most obvious symbol of your marriage. With engagement season just around the corner, what better time to chat about all things wedding rings – from choosing (or making!) one, to how to propose with one.
Today we are joined by Allison Ullmer the founder of RINGED to talk about all things engagement and wedding rings. Allison is a 20+-year jeweler, devoted fine artist, and experienced metalsmithing professor, who believes everyone should have access to amazing, personal jewelry design. Allison has created her business around two convictions: She
loudly and exuberantly celebrates all love and all bodies and that neither jewelry nor style have a gender. She believes that wedding rings are more than objects; they are a sign of a long and happy marriage filled with meaningful experiences.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- The history of wedding rings
- How to find the right ring for your partner
- The process of creating a custom ring
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Ringed.com
- Ringed on Instagram
- Ringed on Pinterest
- Ep 49 “The Perfect Ring”
- New York Times Article
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From the engagement ring to your wedding bands, choosing your wedding rings come with a lot of pressure. After all, the ring on your finger is the most obvious symbol of your marriage. With engagement season just around the corner, what better time to chat about all things wedding rings – from choosing (or making!) one, to how to propose with one.
Today we are joined by Allison Ullmer the founder of RINGED to talk about all things engagement and wedding rings. Allison is a 20+-year jeweler, devoted fine artist, and experienced metalsmithing professor, who believes everyone should have access to amazing, personal jewelry design. Allison has created her business around two convictions: She
loudly and exuberantly celebrates all love and all bodies and that neither jewelry nor style have a gender. She believes that wedding rings are more than objects; they are a sign of a long and happy marriage filled with meaningful experiences.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- The history of wedding rings
- How to find the right ring for your partner
- The process of creating a custom ring
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Ringed.com
- Ringed on Instagram
- Ringed on Pinterest
- Ep 49 “The Perfect Ring”
- New York Times Article
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Designing your wedding is never a simple task. Once you have the big vision, it’s time to start planning all the smaller details – like wedding invitations. After all, your invitation is a keepsake memory from your wedding day, and so should the paper goods that surround it.
Today Ceci Johnson of CECI NEW YORK joins us to chat about designing all the paper products for your wedding – from invitations to table numbers. Ceci Johnson has built a powerhouse atelier dedicated to a lifetime pursuit of glamourous style through design. Her impressive background in fine arts and graphic design single-handedly transformed the art of inviting and branding.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Your wedding invitation is a piece of art and deserves to be created as such
- The value printed invitations have that digital invitations can never have
- Ceci’s advice on ways you can save budget on your wedding invitations
- Event branding; what it is and how it applies to your wedding day through paper goods
Links to all the things mentioned:
- https://www.cecinewyork.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/cecinewyork/
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Designing your wedding is never a simple task. Once you have the big vision, it’s time to start planning all the smaller details – like wedding invitations. After all, your invitation is a keepsake memory from your wedding day, and so should the paper goods that surround it.
Today Ceci Johnson of CECI NEW YORK joins us to chat about designing all the paper products for your wedding – from invitations to table numbers. Ceci Johnson has built a powerhouse atelier dedicated to a lifetime pursuit of glamourous style through design. Her impressive background in fine arts and graphic design single-handedly transformed the art of inviting and branding.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Your wedding invitation is a piece of art and deserves to be created as such
- The value printed invitations have that digital invitations can never have
- Ceci’s advice on ways you can save budget on your wedding invitations
- Event branding; what it is and how it applies to your wedding day through paper goods
Links to all the things mentioned:
- https://www.cecinewyork.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/cecinewyork/
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What's a wedding without dessert? While traditional white wedding cakes were once the only option, today the possibilities are practically endless. No one knows this better than Randi Smith, founder and lead designer at North Carolina-based boutique wedding cake and confectionery studio Sugar Euphoria. Randi sat down with us to share her expertise on all things wedding cake, from hotly debated frosting options to alternatives that don’t involve cake at all! We hope this especially sweet episode helps you design the cake of your dreams.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- When to start designing your wedding cake
- A breakdown of design elements, including tiers, color, and frosting
- Wedding cake traditions and trends
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Sugar Euphoria's Website
- Sugar Euphoria on Instagram
- Sugar Euphoria on Facebook
- Sugar Euphoria on Pinterest
- Gwen Stefani’s wedding cake
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What's a wedding without dessert? While traditional white wedding cakes were once the only option, today the possibilities are practically endless. No one knows this better than Randi Smith, founder and lead designer at North Carolina-based boutique wedding cake and confectionery studio Sugar Euphoria. Randi sat down with us to share her expertise on all things wedding cake, from hotly debated frosting options to alternatives that don’t involve cake at all! We hope this especially sweet episode helps you design the cake of your dreams.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- When to start designing your wedding cake
- A breakdown of design elements, including tiers, color, and frosting
- Wedding cake traditions and trends
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Sugar Euphoria's Website
- Sugar Euphoria on Instagram
- Sugar Euphoria on Facebook
- Sugar Euphoria on Pinterest
- Gwen Stefani’s wedding cake
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When you first get engaged, it may be tempting to immediately start dreaming about your dress, your venue, or your flowers. However, one of the first steps of planning a wedding actually starts with the budget. Big or small, your budget is going impact every detail of your wedding, so it’s important to determine your priorities and make a plan. Today we’re talking about the budget break down – where to splurge, where to save, and tips to ensure you don’t overspend.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How to build and divvy up your wedding budget
- Recommendations on where to splurge & where to save
- Maximizing the budget that works best for you
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Combining Finances as a Couple with Guest Alli Williams
- Wedding Regrets and Must Haves
- LoveStream
- McKenzie Miller Films
- Don’t Break the Bank: Learning to Love Your Wedding Budget with Budget Savvy Bride’s Jessica Bishop
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Today we're talking all-things-invitations with award-winning stationer Emily Baird, who shares her insights on how to plan for your specific needs and budget. A custom wedding invitation guru, Emily is based in Washington, D.C. but serves clients worldwide. Her company, Emily Baird Design, specializes in custom stationery and branding and has produced some truly out-of-the-box projects! Consider this episode a crash course in invitation design, timeline, creativity, and etiquette.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Why snail mail is still the way to go
- Custom wedding invitations vs. DIY options
- The ins and outs of invitation etiquette
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Emily Baird Design
- Personalizing Your Wedding with Green Wedding Shoes
- Don't Break the Bank: Learning to Love Your Wedding Budget with Budget Savvy Bride's Jessica Bishop
- Ideas for your wedding live stream invitations
- LoveStream
- EmilyPost.com
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While the basics of wedding planning are similar no matter who you are, nobody wants a cookie-cutter wedding. There are so many ways to make both your ceremony and reception personal to your unique identity as a couple. Make sure to have a pen and paper handy because today we get to hear tons of amazing ideas from Jen Campbell, founder of Green Wedding Shoes. From the tiniest wedding detail to the overall structure of the day, Jen walks us through some of the latest trends and most creative ways she’s seen couples personalize their wedding — and how you can do it, too!
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Where to begin with personalizing your wedding
- Tips for making your ceremony feel like “you”
- Ideas for paper goods, signature cocktails, food and more!
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Green Wedding Shoes
- Green Wedding Shoes x Erin Condren
- How to Have a Loved One Officiate Your Wedding with Alisa Tongg
- Dogs in Weddings with Rover’s Nicole Ellis
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A recent study found that the average engagement period is 16 months, but what if that’s a bit too long for you? If you don’t want to wait that long to say “I do,” is it possible to plan your dream wedding on a quick timeline? Today’s episode covers everything you need to keep in mind when it comes to tying the knot FAST - from choosing a date, potential vendor changes, and even the legality of your marriage! With organization, prioritization, and a dash of flexibility, we'll help you have a beautiful wedding planned in no time.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- What to keep in mind for quick planning
- Tips and tricks – and things to skip
- Insight into vendors, scheduling, and other details
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Minted
- Canva
- Why You Need A Wedding Planner
- How to Have a Loved One Officiate Your Wedding with Alisa Tongg
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Usually on our podcast, we talk about all of the things that go into making your wedding day big and grand… the full ceremony, reception, after party, the works! Today we are joined by San Francisco's finest, Zoe Larkin to talk all things courthouse wedding planning. She shares her personal story on why she loves and is passionate about courthouse weddings. No matter where you have your wedding or your preference, a courthouse wedding can be just as beautiful and intimate as a ceremony at a $40,000 venue. We love every wedding and we are so thankful for Zoe as she shares all of the insider tips on why planning a courthouse wedding may be the perfect thing for you.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Why a courthouse wedding?
- Common courthouse wedding misconceptions
- Things to plan for with a courthouse wedding
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Zoe Larkin Photography
- Zoe Larkin Photography on Instagram
- Zoe Larkin courthouse planning timeline
- LoveStream courthouse wedding example
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In a world that is becoming more and more digital, it was inevitable that wedding websites became essential to planning a wedding. Luckily, our LoveStream Manager, Katherine Leatherman, joined us for this episode to share everything we need to know about building and maintaining a wedding website. There are so many things to consider when building the website… making sure the site matches the vibe of your wedding, how to keep your private information from being blasted all over the internet and how to keep the guests informed if something changes. We are here to answer all of the questions that you are asking! In this episode you’ll hear:
- Should I have a wedding website?
- What information to include in a wedding website
- How to share your wedding website with people
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Bustld wedding websites
- LoveStream
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Weddings and flowers go together like peanut butter and jelly. You can’t have a wedding and not have flowers. Now, what you may not know is how florals at your wedding can actually define and even set the tone for your special day. Today we are joined by none other than Bron Hansboro to talk all things wedding florals. He has been in the floral design space since 2014 and is overflowing with valuable information that you need to know before your big day. We cover trends, personal style turned floral design, florals on a budget, bouquet preservation and so much more! If you plan on having flowers at your wedding, you have got to hear this!!
In this episode you’ll hear:
- The importance of floral design
- The process behind floral design
- The best way to visualize florals for your day
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- The Flower Guy Bron
- Bron on Instagram
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Here at Bustld, we see the wedding cocktail hour as the pre-party party! The couple has exchanged their vows and now its time for photos before transitioning to the wedding reception (a.k.a. the celebration).The cocktail hour sets the mood for the party so today we are taking a deep dive into the elements that make a successful cocktail hour. Whether you plan on having signature drinks and hors d'oeuvres or music and yard games, we have you covered.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- What exactly is cocktail hour?
- What do people expect from a cocktail hour?
- How to make your wedding cocktail hour personal and unique
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- Create a signature cocktail
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With an estimated 2.5 million weddings taking place in 2022, the most in one year since 1984, weighing your options is a must. Is a weekday wedding worth it or should you fight for a prime Saturday opening? Luckily, today we are joined by Kara Jones from Michelle Leo Events to discuss all things weekday weddings. Kara not only has had her hand in wedding planning for many years, but she is also getting married this year and personally knows the struggle. Weekday weddings don’t have to be a scary thing. Let us convince you! In this episode you’ll hear:
- Pros and cons of a weekday wedding
- How your guest should plan for a weekday wedding
- Why micro-weddings are still trending
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- Michelle Leo Events
- Michelle Leo Events on Instagram
- Michelle Leo Events on Facebook
- Michelle Leo Events Pinterest Collection
- EDIB, Planning your wedding day timeline
- EDIB, Planning an intimate wedding
- EDIB, Don’t break the bank
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Do you want your wedding day to be a million times easier? You have come to the right place! In today’s episode, we dive into creating the perfect wedding timeline ensuring that your day runs smoothly and nothing is missed. There are so many components that go into creating a wedding timeline… hair, makeup, first looks, getting dressed, photos, even down to walking from place to place. A wedding timeline is essential and that is why we are here to make sure that this part of your day is not overlooked so your wedding day runs as smoothly as possible.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- First steps to planning a wedding timeline
- Key things to remember when planning your wedding day timeline
- How to perfectly allot the right amount of time for each piece of the wedding day
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Down & Dirty on Wedding Timelines episode
- Ep. 125: What Makes a Great Wedding Toast
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The money conversation… No one wants to have it. The wedding planning process is stressful enough without having to think ahead to this, right? Luckily, we are joined by finance guru Alli Williams on this episode to talk all things money! Have questions about joint-accounts or where your money should be going after the wedding? Alli answers all of your questions as she shares insight into what you need to know about navigating finances as a married couple. Thanks to Alli and our conversation today, you can skip the awkward “money talks” and truly manage your finances like a pro. In this episode you’ll hear:
- Finding the confidence to talk about money
- Making a joint budget to reflect everyone
- Enjoying managing your money
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- LoveStream
- Wedding toast tips
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Imagine this: you’ve asked your brother (or uncle or best friend) to officiate your wedding with no experience under his belt, but you know it will be special. WHAT DO YOU DO? Today, we share all of the advice on seemingly the most important part of your wedding: the ceremony and who is officiating it. Performing a ceremony is so much more than doing a toast, that is why we have brought in Alisa Tongg to share all of the details on how to officiate a wedding like a pro. Don’t know where to start? Start here!
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How to create a wedding ceremony with a family or friend officiant
- How to find marriage laws in your state
- Why Alisa’s questionnaire could save your ceremony
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Alisa Tongg Celebrant
- Alisa on Instagram
- Wedding ceremony masterclass
- LoveStream
- Planning your wedding ceremony episode
- Rehearsing for your wedding episode
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Wedding toasts can be awkward… like crawl-in-a-hole awkward. Through our many years of experience, we have heard the good, the bad, and the ugly of wedding toasts. That is why we are here to help you plan for the best possible scenario when it comes to giving wedding toasts, asking your VIPs and making it an enjoyable experience for everyone. If you feel lost on how to make your toast a valuable part of your big day, give this episode a listen and we will be sure to guide you along the right path.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- The wedding toast sweet spot
- Avoiding the awkward toasts
- Communication when planning for the toast
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- LoveStream
- Wedding toast tips
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Picture this: it’s wedding season and you have nothing to wear. Fear not! In this episode, we are joined by the co-founders of Baltic Born, who started their company in 2016. Their love for fashion, social media and beautiful trends mixed with their hard work ethic and perseverance proved to be the perfect combination. Baltic Born shifted from fast fashion to designs that could be worn year after year, made for every woman’s body type.
Here at Bustld, we appreciate good wedding attire, so the ladies of Baltic Born fit right in! This year, we are in for a surge of weddings that have had to be pushed off for so long. Today, we learn all about what colors are the best for the season and occasion, current trends and projections, and wedding dress codes in general. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How to match your attire and the season
- Making sure the wedding guests know the vibe
- Why you should follow a wedding dress code
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- Baltic Born
- Baltic Born on Instagram
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Everyone knows that the marriage license is the most important contract of your wedding. What is the second most important, you ask? A vendor contract. This document holds a lot of weight for what goes right and what goes wrong on your wedding day. Not sure where to start with gathering vendors and choosing the right one with the right contract? Fear not.
In today’s episode, we break down every detail of what a vendor’s contract should look like. We share everything from payment schedules to miscommunication clauses to inflation prices. Everything you need to know is right here.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Vendor contract red flags
- Miscommunication refunds
- Your rights within the contract
Links to all the things mentioned:
- LoveStream
- Episode 121: How Wedding Venues Have Changed
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Planning a wedding is a tough task. Planning a destination wedding can seem like an insurmountable task. You’ve got some people saying that you need to hire locals to plan your wedding. Some say you need to plan every minute of your wedding experience. Does this all seem too extreme?
Today we are joined by wedding planner Vanessa Smith of Mountain Weddings. She is going to share why she thinks destination weddings are more fun and even help you stand out from all of the other weddings. We are here to share all of the quick tips to making your destination wedding as seamless AND FUN as possible.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How to keep destination weddings fun
- The importance of having a planner
- Planning for a great guest experience
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Mountain Weddings
- Mountain Weddings on Instagram
- Vanessa Beth International Weddings
- Percy’s House
- LoveStream.io
- Destination Weddings with Riu Hotels and Resorts episode
- Why You Need a Wedding Planner episode
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It’s no surprise that in this day and age, we have seen many trends and wedding fads come and go. Today we talk all about venues and how they have changed over the years and where we see venue trends going in the future.
In this episode, we divide traditional venues, DIY venues, and destination venues and offer pros and cons of each. We often see people getting themselves into contracts with venues unaware of the contingencies or hidden commitments they have just agreed to. We are here to educate you and offer some inside tips on getting the best deal at the best rate for your best day ever.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Rise of destination venues with less guests
- What are micro wedding packages?
- Everything you need to know about reading your venue contract
- Where we see wedding trends moving
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Destination Wedding with RIU Hotels & Resorts
- LoveStream
- Planning an Intimate Wedding
- Planning your Backyard or Blank Space Wedding
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Probably one of the most underrated “big decisions” of the wedding planning experience is whether or not to have open seating. You have the divorced parents and the friends fighting... Is it worth making a whole wedding decision over?
In today’s episode, we dive right into whether or not open seating is a must or a bust. With our experience in the wedding industry, you’ll hear of some personal experiences that have led me to my opinion as well as some thought-provoking ideas and questions to get you thinking about whether or not open seating is the thing for you.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- What is open seating?
- How to maneuver open seating around complications
- Things to take into consideration if you want open seating
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- Murders in the Building on Hulu
- Episode 45
- https://bustld.com/articles/your-seat-awaits
- https://bustld.com/articles/please-find-your-seat
- https://bustld.com/articles/inspiration-guide-seating-assignments
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Wedding season is among us and today I am joined by Ruben Velazquez from RIU Hotels and Resorts as we discuss ever-so-dreamy destination weddings! If you are considering a destination wedding even a little, today’s episode is a must. Destination weddings can come with a lot of uncertainty or what-if’s, but have no fear!
Having been in the business for over 12 years, Ruben knows the ins and outs of all things destination weddings. He shares insight on guest experience, choosing the perfect destination, budgeting, and more! With memories that last a lifetime, a destination wedding might just be the perfect thing for you.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Benefits of choosing an all inclusive resort package
- Marriage authorization in different countries
- Planning the best guest experience
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- Riu
- Weddings by RIU
- Destination wedding guide
- LoveStream packages
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In the world that we live in today, COVID-19 can be a real threat to brides, grooms, and their VIP’s. Here at BUSTLD, we are dedicated to helping you make your wedding day one that is unforgettable. More than that, we are here to provide you with the best ways to keep your wedding safe and still fun.
In today’s episode, we sit down and answer all of your questions about weddings in the COVID year. We talk about all things vaccinations, guests, masks, testing, and vendors. If you are planning a wedding anytime soon, this is an episode that you do not want to miss! Our practical guide to safe wedding planning is available to you right here.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How to politely have your wedding your way
- Tips on how to have the safest wedding
- Alternatives to live weddings
Links to all the things mentioned:
- On-site covid testing
- LoveStream
- Ask guests to wear face masks
- Talk to guests about vaccines
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Thinking about having a food truck at your wedding? Today, the owners of Cousins Maine Lobster sit down with us to talk all about their journey as food truck vendors. As seen on Shark Tank, this duo has been in the business for 10 years and has food trucks stationed all across the country,
If you want to know how to better personalize your wedding, these guys might just convince you to get a food truck as that special touch! They share all you should consider before hiring a food truck vendor and what to expect from your vendors on your big day.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How Shark Tank changed their business
- What to consider before hiring a food truck
- The break-down of process for a food truck during an event
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- Cousins Maine Lobster
- Cousins Maine Lobster Instagram
- Shark Tank
- Barbara Corcoran
- Unique Food Options
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Do you ever have those moments where you just wish you had thought something through just a little more? For me, it was the banquet chairs at my wedding. Does anyone other than me remember that? Probably not, but our job here at Every Day I’m Bustlin’ is to make sure that you don’t have the same wedding regret that we have.
In this episode, Lauren Gomez and I chat about all the things we regret doing and not doing on our wedding day. We also talk about some trends that we see as essential and others that you don’t really need. We have had our weddings, been to a few, and planned a lot. We want to give you the inside scoop on how to make your wedding day perfect for you!
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Love it or leave it
- Doing the things that are right for you
- Pros and cons for every aspect of a wedding day
Links to all the things mentioned:
- LoveStream
- Surprising Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding
- Can You Have a Wedding without a Sit Down Meal
- Where to Splurge and Where to Save on Your Small Wedding
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Lions and tigers and bears … and dogs? Oh my!! Join us as we sit down and talk with celebrity dog and animal trainer, Nicole Ellis, about how to involve your favorite four-legged friend on your special day.
Not sure how to involve them? Afraid your fluffy pal will get cold feet? Just want to make sure you get enough puppy practice and preparation for the big day? We have all of the answers right here.
In this episode, Nicole breaks down some simple tips and tricks on how to make sure your pup is looking and actingthe part on your wedding day.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How to train your pup for the big day
- How to take the perfect wedding pictures with your dog
- How to prepare for any “What If” situation
- Setting your pet up for success
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- Nicole Ellis
- Rover
- Nicole’s website & Instagram
- Watch me video
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Bridesmaids and groomsmen… you love them but are they stressing you the heck out or are they helping your wedding day become all that you’ve dreamed of?
In this episode, you’ll find out all the nitty gritty details about just that! Think how to choose who’s in your bridal party, how to set expectations for financial costs, how to communicate with your friends who may not be in your bridal party and those that are.
Always remember, it’s your wedding day and you can make it whatever you want. There are no rules about what you can and can’t do - make it exactly what you want YOUR wedding day to be.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- What the ideal wedding party looks like
- How to decide who pays for what in the wedding party
- How to set expectations for your bridal party and communicate them
- Links to all the things mentioned:
- AITA Reddit channel
- Introducing Your Wedding Party
- Choosing Your Bridal Party
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From Bachelor and Bachelorette contestant to happily married wedding dress designer, Desiree Hartsock Siegfried has had many experiences in the world of love. Desiree is now a mother of two, creator of Desiree Hartsock Bridal Line, author of The Road to Rose, and host of the Heart of Purpose podcast.
On this episode, Desiree talks everything from how she got on the hit shows, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette to advice for newly engaged and married couples. Desiree shares her professional and personal advice on planning a wedding and choosing your dream dress.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Desiree’s journey from reality tv to motherhood
- How her career in bridal styling and design started
- Her best advice to engaged couples
Links to all the things mentioned:
- The Road to Roses
- Heart of Purpose Podcast with Desiree Siegfried
- Desiree Hartsock Bridal
- Desiree’s Instagram
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A great class of wine, paired with the perfect dish, is there anything better? No, but how do we figure out how to make that perfect pairing? Ian Cauble is one of only 269 Master Sommeliers in the world and the founder of SommSelect. From a harvest in Portugal to time spent in top restaurants, the beginning of Ian’s career helped hone the skills that would win him awards like Best Young Sommelier in the World and TOPSOMM. Today, Ian serves as the Chief Wine Officer as SommSelect, overseeing the company’s selection of world-class wines.
If you’re wondering what kind of wine to serve at your wedding, how to start your wine collection with your spouse, or how to pick the perfect wine for newlyweds, then listen up because Ian Cauble spills all the wine secrets you need to know…oops sorry, that might leave a stain.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How to become your own wine sommelier and build a collection as newlyweds
- Why wine is perfect for nearly every occasion (but especially your wedding!)
- How to cut costs but maintain quality when buying wine
Links to all the things mentioned:
- The Wine Bible
- Complete Wine Course
- Bar Service at Your Wedding | Bustld
- Somm Select
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Cousins? Kids? Plus ones? Parents friends? Long lost friend from high school? Building your guest list is the first step in planning a wedding...and it is not an easy one.
In this episode, we share all of our best advice on creating your guest list, inviting people, not inviting people, and how to reduce the stress of those decisions. One of the most important things to remember is there is no right or wrong - it all depends on you, your future spouse, and your preferences and circumstances. And like all things, SET RULES - for yourself, for your partner, and for your parents.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How to create a guest list
- Ways to reduce the guest list stress
- How to be intentional in your inviting
Links to all the things mentioned:
- The Bouquet Toss Podcast by Jessica Bishop of The Budget Savvy Bride
- Planning an Intimate Wedding in 2021 | Every Day I’m Bustlin’
- LoveStream
- The Kids At Weddings Debate Answered (Sort of) | Every Day I’m Bustlin’
- Kids at Weddings: Yay! | Bustld
- Kids at Weddings: Nay | Bustld
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Planning a wedding on a budget is not a simple task, but in this episode, we are joined by Jessica Bishop. Jessica is the founder of The Budget Savvy Bride, the #1 online resource to help couples across the world plan a beautiful wedding on a budget they can actually afford.
She shares all of her tips and tricks to have a budget savvy wedding that you will still love. Most importantly, Jessica shares her heart about the budget of a lifetime and not just on your wedding day.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Why your wedding budget is not your enemy
- How to maximize spending and create a day that you’ll love
- Tips and tricks for a budget savvy wedding
Links to all the things mentioned:
- The Budget Savvy Bride
- The Bouquet Toss Podcast
- The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer
- The Budget Savvy Bride Deals
- The Budget Savvy Bride Printables
- Bustld TikTok // Things You Might Not Remember When Planning: Vendor Edition
- Every Day I’m Bustlin’ // Marriage or Mortgage with Netflix Show Host Sarah Miller
- Every Day I’m Bustlin’ // Planning an Intimate Wedding in 2021
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The word for 2021 weddings seems to be intentionality. Couples have faced a lot of challenges over the past year, but it’s given couples the opportunity to plan the wedding they truly want instead of one they feel they need to have.
Intimate weddings are one of the biggest wedding trends that have come out of this past year - and they are amazing, for so many reasons. On today's episode, we dive into just how beneficial intimate weddings can be. Not only do intimate weddings allow couples and guests to be intentional...it really is the work for 2021 weddings, but it can save you big on your budget.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Why intimate weddings are a great alternative option to the traditional wedding
- How your budget can go farther with an intimate wedding
- Why COVID isn’t the end of intimate weddings
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Podcast | The New Normal: Elopements, Micro Weddings and Virtual Weddings
- Podcast | Planning Your Backyard or Blank Space Wedding
- LoveStream Blog | All About Micro Weddings
- LoveStream Blog | How to Have the Best Backyard Wedding
- LoveStream Blog | All About Small Weddings
- Bustl'd Blog | How to Micro-Size Your Wedding
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No one really goes into wedding planning hoping or planning to become a bride or groom-zilla, sometimes it happens without you realizing it. And sometimes, you may not even realize it.
So, before it’s too late, we’re chatting with wedding expert Amber Anderson on how to avoid becoming “a zilla” and how to change things if you’ve accidentally hit that point. We discuss all the things from what to do when you or your fiance becomes “a zilla” to how to stop it from happening in the first place; Amber gives amazing advice for all wedding planning couples.
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- How your headspace and attitude can impact your wedding planning and wedding day
- Tips to destress the wedding planning process
- Why compromise is so important when planning a wedding
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Rev. Clint Hufft is the host of the Wedding MBA Podcast and has been officiating weddings for almost 30 years. He has officiated several televised weddings -- remember Trista and Ryan’s wedding from the Bachelorette, that was him!
We are so grateful to have him on the show today as we talk about all things wedding ceremonies. He focuses on how YOU can make your ceremony perfect for you. Clint emphasizes just how important it is that your wedding day is all about you, your spouse, and sharing your love with the world. Let’s dive in!
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In this episode you’ll hear:
- How to choose between personal vows and traditional “repeat after me” vows
- The importance of making YOUR wedding day about YOU
- Ways your officiant can best support you and make your day special
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- Clint Hufft Website
- Reverend Clint Hufft Website
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Let’s talk online shopping for your wedding! It is becoming the preferred route for planning and purchasing wedding items. You can literally purchase anything online - from cake cutting sets to bridesmaid’s dresses and florals. We wanted to share the pros and cons of online shopping for your wedding as well as some of the best sites and resources to make planning and shopping for your wedding as easy as can be!
In this episode you’ll hear:
- When to buy online vs when to buy in person
- Place in your wedding to splurge and places to cut back on spending
- Online sites to utilizing when shopping for your wedding
Links to all the things mentioned:
- LoveStream
- LoveStream Blog | Ways To Make Your Wedding For The World
- LoveSream Blog | Where To Splurge And Where To Save On Your Small Wedding
- DIY Wedding Tips & Tricks Podcast
- Bouqs Co | Flowers
- FTD | Flowers
- Flower Moxie
- Farmgirl Flowers
- Etsy
- Revolve
- Lulus Online
- BHLDN | Wedding Attire
- Olive & Piper | Wedding Jewelry
- Generation Tux
- Black Tux
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Laura Tremaine grew up in small town Oklahoma and moved to Los Angeles to work in film and production after graduating college. Through working with MTV and Paramount Studios, mommy blogs, and publishing her very own book, Laura has learned so much about how being willing to share and being open can change relationships.
Laura addresses our need to be seen and known, and how we bring our authentic self to a relationship. Sharing is important, even in the smallest, most mundane ways. She shares what you can expect from her book, “Share Your Stuff. I’ll Go First.” and her podcast, 10 Things To Tell You.
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In this episode you’ll hear:
- How to begin to share yourself with your friends, family, and the world
- Balancing the “oversharer” and “undersharer” in the relationship
- Why sharing is so important in a relationship
- Important questions to ask throughout your relationship
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- Follow Laura on Twitter
- Follow Laura on Instagram
- Laura Tremaine | 10 Thing to Tell You Blog & Podcast
- Share Your Stuff I'll Go First | Book by Laura Tremaine
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So often in wedding planning, we get caught up in the little things. Today we are here to tell you that no one will notice those small details, except you, of course. We are giving you permission to sweep them under the rug if you don’t care about them either. We talk about all things guest experience in this podcast; from what your guests truly care about to the things that no one is going to notice. And of course, like all episodes in the last year, how COVID has changed the wedding guest experience.
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In this episode you’ll hear: * Most common details people get lost in that you can leave behind * Details to focus on that make for a great guest experience * How to create a great guest experience while on a budget * Alternatives to dancing in COVID times (that are still fun guest experiences)
Links to all the things mentioned: * LoveSteam Blog: What COVID Etiquette Do Guests Need to Know? * LoveStream Blog: Fun Alternatives to a Dance Floor * Every Day I'm Bustlin' Podcast: Gift Giving in These New Times * Betches Bride Instagram
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Shep Rose is a star on the hit Bravo show, Southern Charm and founder of his own coastal gear company, ShepGear. Shep grew up in the south surrounded by tradition and expectations her was expected to follow. Shep shares his story of how his expectations got him to where he is today and how he has learned to lower his expectations.
Shep’s newly released book, Average Expectations Lessons in Lowering the Bar, talks about his journey of setting and managing expectations. He shares advice about setting the bar low so you’re not disappointed and what that has looked like in his life, dating experiences, and in his current relationship.
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In this episode you’ll hear: * Sneak peak of stories told in Shep’s book, Average Expectations Lessons in Lowering the Bar * Shep’s experiences growing up in the south and how that shaped him * Key advice on setting and managing expectations
Links to all the things mentioned: * Follow Shep Rose on Instagram * Shep Gear | Coastal Gear * Average Expectations Lessons in Lowering the Bar | Book by Shep Rose | Official Publisher Page * Follow Craig Conover on Instagram * Follow Austen Kroll on Instagram * Follow Kathryn Dennis on Instagram * Say Anything Movie | with John Cusack | IMDB * Sewing Down South | Craig Conover Pillow Line
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Sarah Miller is a wedding planner and star of the new Netflix series, Marriage or Mortgage, in which Sarah goes head-to-head with a local real estate agent to try and convince the couple to choose marriage over mortgage. Sarah fell in love with weddings after planning her own and her full-service wedding and event planning company, Southern Vine & Co., was created as a result of that experience.
Today we talk about all things wedding planning - specifically the cost involved. We cover how to balance all of the extravagant things you want on your wedding day while also staying on budget.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Should you choose marriage or mortgage
- Ways to cut costs when wedding planning
- Things to prioritize in the wedding planning process
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- Bustld | Inspiration Guide - Splurges
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Being single, dating, falling in love, getting married, becoming a parent. Wow that’s so much! Cameran Eubanks Wimberly chats with us about each of her experiences with these and her book about journeying through them, One Day You’ll Thank Me, so just a few things to talk about. Cameran joined reality TV 16 years ago on the cast of Real World San Diego, but most recently was a part of Bravo’s show, Southern Charm. Cameran shares all the good, the bad, the ugly, and lessons learned along the journey from single reality star to wife and mom.
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- What should you talk about with your significant other before getting married
- What it is like to balance day to day life with fame
- How do we push back against traditions for our wedding, relationships and kids
- General marriage advice (Read the 5 Love Languages book)
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We are celebrating our 100th episode of the show by bringing you the best of all the best of our past episodes! You will hear the most helpful (and more interesting!) clips from our top 10 episodes. From the first steps in wedding planning, tips on wedding gowns, best advice for live streaming your big day, and the literal icing on the cake. This is basically an episode with ALL the best advice in one place! So grab a notepad and tune in!
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- How to start planning your wedding: from budget to guest list and even style
- Ben Higgins best advice to engaged couples
- All things wedding gowns and Hayley Paige’s top 3 tips when choosing your bridal look
- Our best advice when planning your honeymoon
- Virtual weddings: how to do them well and still celebrate BIG!
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- How To Start Your Wedding Planning
- Dating, Love and Marriage in the Public Eye with The Bachelor's Ben Higgins
- Everything You Need to Know About Building A Wedding Guest List
- Everything Wedding Gowns with Guest, Hayley Paige
- Planning Your Wedding Ceremony
- Keep Your Dance Floor Full with Tips from Bunn DJ Co.
- Planning Your Honeymoon
- All About The Cake with Dominica Clementi of Nona's Sweets
- The New Normal: Elopements, Microweddings, & Virtual Weddings
- Livestreaming Your Wedding
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Now more than ever, couples should be hiring a wedding planner. If it wasn’t on your radar before, with all that happened in 2020, it should be a top priority.
Most of us will be excited when the clock strikes midnight and we officially kick off 2021. While there are a lot of things we’d like to leave behind in 2020, 2021 still has a lot of unknowns for engaged couples. However, we do have the lessons we learned in 2020 and new trends to look forward to! To chat through some of those lessons learned and trends, Bustld Co-Founder Samie Roberts chatted with luxury and premier event planner, Katherine Frost. Katherine has spent more than 10 years as an event planner in Denver. After noticing technology was lacking to help event professionals, Katherine developed and launched ORO, an all-in-one platform to plan and manage events.
Weddings may have been affected by COVID, but luckily engagement season has not! There are a lot of couples out there who are about to get engaged this holiday season, but what does all this lingering craziness mean for newly engaged couples? How should they begin to navigate being engaged during this time? Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts share more in this week's episode.
With the rise of micro weddings, guest lists are getting slashed. Livestreaming your wedding has become a popular option for couples as a way to still include everyone. We chatted a few weeks ago about the basics of live streaming but today we are thrilled to have Irene Tyndale, wedding planner extraordinaire (and LoveStream expert at this point!), here to share all about the logistics of live streaming. Irene has been operating Irene Tyndale Weddings and Events for over 8 years and offers her clients a detailed and passionate approach to planning.
]Small weddings, micro-weddings, elopements, virtual weddings – they are all here to stay for a while, like it or not. Which could mean that someone that was once physically invited to your wedding, no longer is. Do they still give a gift? That could mean someone attends your micro-wedding this year and your big wedding next year. Do they give a gift twice? Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chat all the options.
When it comes to wedding planning, to-do lists can become your best friend – or your worst nightmare if you don’t know how to create and manage them correctly. Luckily for you, we’ve got Desiree Adams, Ask the Planner Podcast host and award-winning planner on with us today to spill all the insider tips when it comes to to-do lists. Desiree owns a luxury full-service wedding and event design company in Upstate New York, Verve Event Co. She hosts her own podcast, Ask the Planner. And she has been featured on several bridal blogs, as well as appeared on multiple other podcasts.
We’ve all heard it before, and weddings have become no exception – do it for the ‘gram. Everyone is looking for that picture perfect moment to capture to share on Instagram. So, how can you make your wedding Instagram-worthy? Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts share all the details in this week's episode.
No matter the size of your wedding, virtual or in-person on the day you get married you will be exchanging vows with your fiancé. Whether you go with reciting traditional vows or writing your own, they are an important part of the ceremony that shouldn’t be overlooked. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts share their best tips for wedding day vows.
It’s hard enough in the real world without the eyes of a million viewers watching you to try and find the one. So, we can only imagine what that’s like when your dating life is broadcasted over national television for anyone and everyone to watch. Rather than imagine, Bustld Co-Founder Samie Roberts chatted with The Bachelor’s Ben Higgins to actually tell us what it’s like! Ben is best known from season 20 of ABC’s hit series, “The Bachelor,” where he opened himself up to millions of viewers. Since “The Bachelor,” Ben has been keeping up with a number of projects including co-founding Generous International, his iHeartMedia podcast, “Almost Famous," two restaurants and so much more.
Usually it’s all about the bride and wedding dress shopping, but today we’re showing some love for our grooms. From renting to purchasing, from off-the-rack to custom made it’s not as simple you grooms may think. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chat groom attire in this week's episode.
No matter the size wedding you are having, the day is going to require some music selections. Whether that’s just a ceremony or a ceremony and reception, no one wants to walk down the aisle to silence. We chatted with The Metropolitan Players, a youthful, energetic wedding band based in New York City about how to choose the right music for your wedding day. Founders Drew and Erin Coles created The Metropolitan Players for their own wedding, and care deeply about creating a beautiful wedding for each and every client. Over the past several years, they’ve grown to become one of the best-trained and well-respected collectives in New York City and the surrounding area.
We’ve talked a lot about elopements, micro weddings and virtual weddings but we’ve never actually gotten into the weeds of livestreaming your wedding. So, today we’re flipping the script with Ryan answering all the questions for livestreaming your wedding.
You got married and obviously it was a beautiful day. You thought out every décor detail from the card box to the table numbers. But now, you have all of these pieces you are likely never going to use again. Instead of letting them sit in a box and collect dust or throwing them in the trash, sell them! In this episode, Bustld Co-Founder Samie Roberts chats with Snag My Wedding’s found, Tammy Bowser, about just that. Snag My Wedding was launched in 2012 as a platform for brides to buy or sell their wedding items. After being a matron-of-honor in her cousin’s wedding, Tammy was surprised there was not an easy way to resell items from your wedding to another bride. So, she built Snag My Wedding. She wanted to create a one-stop-shop for buying or selling your wedding items, like the dress, bridesmaid dresses, suites, ties, decor and so much.
There’s always going to be those one or two (maybe even three of four...) guests giving you heartache. Maybe Aunt Joan still hasn’t forgiven Uncle Mark for forgetting to call her on her birthday. Or maybe your bridesmaid just broke up with her boyfriend who happens to aa groomsman. Whatever it may be, it’s the last thing you want to have to worry about on your wedding day. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chat difficult guest situations for your big day on this week's show.
Most engaged couples are so busy focusing on planning their wedding, that often times planning for the actual marriage isn’t top of mind. You know you’re excited to grow old with this other person but have you thought about what that path to growing old looks like together? Bustld Co-Founder Samie Roberts chats with Ryan Kluttz to chat with us about marriage planning and what that means. After designing wedding stationery for over 10 years, Ryan noticed her brides were stressed about their wedding, and were so focused on the pressures of planning their wedding, that they were neglecting their future marriage. So she stepped in, and having been married for 13 years herself she knows a thing or two about marriage!
Like with many things in the wedding industry, there’s a new norm heading our way when it comes to honeymooning. One day, hopefully, the extravagant trips to the Maldives, Thailand or Saint Lucia will pick back up, but for the foreseeable future, couples are choosing to honeymoon in different ways. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chat about honeymoon alternatives in a COVID world.
As weddings have (by default) changed this year, the job of wedding vendors has also changed. But it hasn’t changed the fact that you still need your vendors. Especially caterers – you still have to eat! Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chatted with Roots Catering Chef Craig Barbour to walk through what wedding catering looks like in the times of smaller weddings. Chef Craig is the Owner and Executive Chef of Roots Catering and Cafe is a third-generation small business owner with an entrepreneurial spirit. In 2011, Craig started Roots out of a food truck and has quickly grown his business through catering weddings, social and corporate events and his newest venture, Little Fête, a fresh take on a catering alternative born from a pandemic.
With so many so many postponements into an already busy spring 2021 season, many Saturdays are completely booked, and couples are having to consider an alternative day of the week. Enter – Friday Weddings. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chat all the pros and cons to consider for a weekday wedding.
There’s no question that wedding planning can be stressful and time consuming, but with the right time management it can become way less taxing. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chatted with fellow entrepreneur Candice Coppola on just how important time management is when it comes to balancing wedding planning. Candice Coppola is an author, podcast host, and entrepreneur who grew a wedding planning and design business from the spare bedroom of her home into a multi-country, multi-six figure company. Now she helps mentor and coach other wedding pros, including successful time management. Episode Summary: 4:50 Managing multiple clients as a wedding planner, and how to make the most of your time on wedding day 12:50 Finding your "genius zone," and leaning in to it 15:45 Getting back on track, and scheduling down time
A wedding day is a celebration of love that goes back many, many years. Over time, weddings have certainly changed but there are still some traditions that remain. It can be meaningful to incorporate some of the traditions you and your partner love, and put your own personal twist on those traditions. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts share exactly how to do that. Episode Summary: 2:28 Day of wedding traditions, like a first look, bridesmaids and groomsmen 8:08 Ceremony wedding traditions, like wearing a veil, exchanging vows and performing a unity ceremony 13:04 Reception wedding traditions, like first dances, cutting the cake and toasts
These are weird times for everyone, maybe meaning more stress and more chaos. Even when couples plan their weddings not in the middle of a pandemic, it’s important to remember self-care along the way. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts share tips for self-care at-home. Episode Summary: 2:45 The at-home beauty products to try 4:17 Staying healthy with workouts at home 6:20 Managing your time when working, planning and living at home
Wedding dresses are an essential part of every wedding, from elopements to big traditional 300-person weddings, everyone needs a special outfit to wear. Bustld Co-Founder Samie Roberts chats everything bridal gowns with one of her favorite designers, Hayley Paige on this week's episode. Hayley launched her first self-titled collection with JLM in July 2011 after studying design at Cornell and working under a few other designers. Then came a bridesmaid’s line, red-carpet apparel, a TV show, a jewelry brand and, along with all of that, global recognition as the talented designer that she is. Episode Summary: 1:59 Hayley Paige's story, and how she became a designer 11:09 COVID-19 and it's effect on weddings today, and long-term 14:24 Wedding dress trend predictions for the rest of 2020 and beyond
Personalizing Your Proposal with Guests Alexa and Cassie Description: That moment when your significant other asks you to spend the rest of your lives together is a big moment. It’s something you’ll remember forever, so you want it to be as special as possible. For Alexa Sieracki and Cassie Meade that moment was certainly something special and we’re excited to have them both with us today to talk with us about personalizing a proposal.
The world as we knew it has been forever changed by COVID-19. Some of these changes have certainly been unwelcomed (we’re looking at your social gathering limitations) but other changes like grocery delivery and carry out cocktails from our favorite restaurants we are on board with! Another change we can get on board with are the changes we are seeing in wedding registries. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts are joined by Emily Forrest, the Director of Communication at Zola, to talk through what is happening with wedding registries in the midst of coronavirus. Emily was married a few years ago and has been at Zola for four years. She is equally an expert on all thing’s weddings and COVID-19 as she has been leading the brand's COVID-19 response efforts.
It’s true that when you know, you know. And unless you’ve felt that before, it’s hard to explain. For Kristen she knew pretty quickly that her fiancé, Bill, was the one. Kristen Ley is joining us today to talk about how you know when you’ve found your person. Kristen owns a design and lifestyle company, Thimblepress, that she founded in her garage more than eight years ago. Her products are sold online and in over 1500 stores, internationally. She has collaborated on lines with big names like Target, Homegoods, TJ Maxx and Keds. She also runs her own website where she focuses her efforts on mentoring and creative consulting with individuals and brands.
We’re continuing our real wedding series with another real-life couple whose wedding has been affected by coronavirus. Today, we are chatting with Dana & Ram who had the challenge of finding not one, but two, auspicious wedding dates. Bustld Co-Founder Samie Roberts chat with Dana about their plans.
As regulations and restrictions on gathering size that were put into place because of COVID-19 begin to change, we hope that one day big, traditional weddings make a return. For now, so many couples are altering their plans. There are couples who are choosing to elope, couples turning their big wedding into a micro wedding or couples who are going totally virtual. But really, what’s the difference between all of these?
Like many couples, coronavirus has left Katie and Steven wondering when their wedding will take place. The pair was slated to get married in Birmingham, Alabama on May 2. Luckily, they tied the knot a few months earlier but their public affirmation of marriage and celebration is a bit up in the air these days. Bustld Co-Founder Samie Roberts interviews them about their experience in this week's show.
In this week's episode, Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts were interviewed by Jake and Page Fehling for their podcast Date Night with Jake and Page. Take a listen then make sure to head over to their podcast to subscribe!
As we continue to stay home, weddings are continuing to be postponed. Our hearts break with every story. Knowing we are all in it together, somehow eases the pain a bit. Today, we are continuing our real-life coronavirus wedding series with our guest, Irini Guda. Irini and Patrick were originally set to get married on April 25 in Columbia, South Carolina. They have now postponed their wedding to Sept. 12 due to COVID-19 and are going to share their story. Hear all about Irini’s journey as she shares her story with Bustld Co-Founder Samie Roberts.
We’re all going a little stir crazy these days and you can only do so much wedding planning to keep you busy. So, forget about wedding planning for a little bit and try out some of these other ways to from Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts to stay busy while at home. Episode Summary: 2:15 Food & drink recipes to try together at home 8:07 Alternative at-home date night ideas 12:43 Tackling projects while quarantining together
We get it, things aren’t normal right now. But we all have to figure out what the new normal looks like, for now at least, and for all the engaged couples, that should mean moving forward with wedding planning. Don’t put your wedding dreams on hold, instead take advantage of this time when you get to stay in sweats all day and #planfromhome! Bustld Co-Founder Samie Roberts and Marketing Manager Lauren Gomez chat keeping a timeline, staying distracted and virtual weddings.
In this weird new world we are living in, couples and wedding plans continue to be affected daily by coronavirus. We chatted with Sarah Fuller whose wedding has been postponed due to COVID-19. Sarah and Chip were originally set to get married on May 2 in Charlotte but now, they have postponed their wedding to a Friday late this fall. Sarah shares her tips and tricks for maneuvering wedding planning amid a pandemic in this week's episode with Bustld Co-Founder Samie Roberts.
Under the current stay-at-home order, many engaged couples are left navigating how to wedding plan from home. The good news, it can be done, pretty easily and we’re going to help you navigate through it! Episode Summary: 3:40 Shopping for dresses and wedding venues virtually 9:15 Wedding planning and booking vendors, from home 12:55 Planning and having your other wedding events - bridal showers, bachelorette parties and more - digitally
As you dive into wedding planning, you’ll start piecing together your vision and style for the day. But first, you need to know how to define what your style is. Then, you can create a vision for that style. In today's episode, Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts are joined by Bustld's Event Manager, Lauren Gomez, to share exactly how to define your style and create the wedding vibe you want. Episode Summary: 2:55 How to define your personal style, even if you don't think you have one 6:52 How to choose the vibe for your wedding 14:09 How to achieve your desired wedding vibe
In this post-COVID world, most people are working from home. That likely means working side-by-side with your soon-to-be spouse. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts have been doing this for years and are sharing their top tips to working with your significant other.
With COVID-19 affecting almost every spring wedding of 2020, we wanted to share the stories of real-life couples who are adjusting to the new “normal.” In this week’s episode, Bustld Co-Founder Samie Roberts chats with Kenna Ehman, a co-owner of Kenna Kunijo Salon in Charlotte, about how she planned and pulled off a wedding in 7 hours. Kenna has been a business owner for 6 years and a bridal specialist for 5 years. She was also named one of Charlotte’s 30 under 30 most influential people.
Some couples dream of that perfect outdoor garden wedding while others loathe the idea of having to count on something as unpredictable of the weather. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts break down both options and how to decide which is right for you while you plan your wedding. Episode Summary: 2:41 The pros and cons of indoor weddings v. outdoor weddings 8:49 Creating a contingency plan for an outdoor wedding 11:53 Making the call: when to bring your outdoor wedding indoors
If you’ve made the difficult decision to postpone your wedding, we want to help you in any way we can. So, for starters, we are going to walk you through the necessary steps you’ll want to take in the process of postponing. Bustld's Samie Roberts and Lauren Gomez share their tips to dealing with a postponement due to COVID-19 (or any other reason!). Episode summary: Picking a new date: How to pick a new date and what that involves. Notifying vendors: Should you tell your vendors or ask them first? How do you handle that piece with your dream team? Updating guests: Spread the news with your guests through these recommendations.
None of us could have ever imagined that what is happening now was going to happen. Wedding postponements have happened in the past, but not like they are happening today. With coronavirus making social distancing the new norm, majority of spring weddings (and maybe even summer weddings) are facing the decision to postpone, cancel or change their wedding plans. Bustld's Samie Roberts and Lauren Gomez chat how to handle the uninvited "guest" in this week's episode. Episode Notes: Making the decision: should you go ahead & change your wedding plans, postpone or cancel? Executing on your decision: how to get started with your new plans Dealing with it: it's disappointing, how can you make the best of the situation?
During wedding planning, after you have picked out a few venues you are interested in, you’ll want to tour them before making any decisions. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan and Samie Roberts share how many tours you should actually go on and when, what to know before you go on those tours, and what to ask and pay attention to during the tour.
There are so many beautiful venue options out there to consider while wedding planning. Some in the middle of the city and some in the middle of nowhere. Both equally as beautiful and both with pros and cons. Ryan & Samie Roberts share the pros and cons of each option. Episode Summary: 2:12 Travel / hotel options pros and cons for a city versus a rural wedding 6:44 Planning other wedding events in a city versus a rural location 10:23 Considerations for your photos in a city location versus a rural venue
It can be overwhelming to even begin thinking about choosing a location for your wedding while wedding planning. So, today Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts are talking strictly basics, and how to start the decision of where to get married. Episode Summary: 3:42 Considering a house of worship for your wedding ceremony 8:31 Planning your wedding ceremony and reception in two different locations 17:49 Planning your wedding ceremony and reception one location, including flips!
Maybe the logistics behind planning a big wedding isn’t for you, and that’s totally okay! You can elope and have a day that is just as beautiful! Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts talk the newest wedding trend, elopements. Episode Summary: 3:13 The elopement trend explained 5:16 The who, what and where of planning an elopement 10:21 What to consider when planning your elopement 16:05 The pros and cons of an elopement over a traditional wedding
When everyone thinks wedding, they think party but let’s not forget the real reason everyone is actually there – the ceremony. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chat all things ceremony in this week's episode, from processionals to blushers. Episode Summary: 4:43 How to pick your wedding ceremony time, and how long to plan for 10:20 The order of events for your wedding ceremony processional, recessional and the ceremony itself 16:15 Talking wedding ceremony traditions - ushers, readings, vows, unity ceremony and veils
Once you’ve settled into your engagement, it’s time to actually start wedding planning. But, you can’t plan a wedding without a budget. Weddings often come with sticker shock so we’re here with Laura Maddox of Magnolia Celebrates to make sure you budget expectations match the reality of things. Laura has spent the last decade plus curating life’s most exciting moments for her clients. She has gotten wine, blood, dirt and more out of wedding dresses and helped countless brides find their perfect team for their big day. Episode Summary: 5:10 How to prioritize and divvy up your wedding budget 15:35 Exploring average costs for your wedding 23:23 Where to splurge and where to save when planning your wedding budget
The dust has settled from your proposal and now it’s actually time to get down to business and start wedding planning. Time to pick a date and get down to planning. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts share things to consider as you make your wedding date official! Episode Summary: 4:27 Picking your ideal wedding season, and things to consider 10:02 Decide whether a traditional Saturday wedding is best for you, or an off-peak day of the week with these tips 13:26 Other things to consider about your wedding date before signing your vendor contract
Congratulations! You’ve got your dream ring and now it’s time to let the world know. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chat about how to do that in this week's show. Episode Summary: 2:52 Who to tell that you just said "yes" to the love of your life! 6:09 How to announce your proposal to the world 8:56 You've got the ring, now what? We share what to do first after saying "yes!"
Each proposal story is different and unique, which is what makes them so special. But, to plan the perfect proposal does take a little bit of extra planning. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts share all the things to consider for your perfect proposal. Episode Summary: 4:22 Determine the right time to propose 9:27 Picking out the perfect proposal spot 14:32 Decide who to include in your proposal with these tips
With engagement season in full swing there are a lot of couples out there with a special sparkly ring on their mind. You’ll be wearing that ring for the rest of your life, so you want to make sure it’s the perfect one! We've got all the tips you need before selecting an engagement ring from Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts. Episode Summary: 3:49 When to go shopping and how much to spend on your engagement ring 16:01 Everything you need to know about the "Four Cs" 20:53 How to care for your perfect ring
Wedding week can be a crazy week. Make it a little less crazy with these helpful reminders of what you need to get done in those final few days of wedding planning from Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts. Episode Summary: 3:20 Last minute beauty treatments for him and her 6:32 Prep your wedding attire for the big day 9:50 All the details you need for wedding morning photos
Welcome your wedding guests with a sweet surprise. When they check in at their hotel, have a welcome bag ready for the front desk to hand over to them. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan and Samie Roberts chat all things wedding welcome bags in this week's wedding planning podcast episode. Episode Summary: 2:32 Logistics of planning and delivering wedding welcome bags 6:27 What to include in your hotel welcome bags for your wedding 9:41 How you can personalize the bag to be unique to you two
As if a wedding isn’t entertainment enough, sometimes couples are looking for something a little extra. The cherry on top, if you will. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan and Samie Roberts share some insight on popular entertainment enhancements and things to consider when booking them during the wedding planning process. Episode Summary: 2:09 Booking and trends for the ever popular photo booth 7:36 Other ideas for guest entertainment at your wedding reception 10:26 Logistics to consider when adding additional entertainment
Once all your RSVPs have rolled in, you now have 100 something people to fit into your reception. Whether that be at assigned round tables or open seating at a family style table, it’s something you need a plan for. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts share their top tips when it comes to seating charts for your wedding day. Episode Summary: 3:35 Seating and table options for your wedding floor plan 7:35 To assign or not to assign seats for your wedding 14:58 Who goes where on the seating chart, how many people fit at a table + how to pick
All the hard work you’ve put into wedding planning is coming to a close and all that’s left to do is hope it goes well! You might not be able to rehearse the reception, but you can and should practice for the ceremony. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chat all the things you need to know about planning and coordinating your wedding ceremony rehearsal. Episode Summary: 2:34 Wedding rehearsal basics, including who to include and when / where to do it 7:30 How the rehearsal runs on the day of 8:58 Top dos and don'ts for your wedding rehearsal
Another thing couples tend to forget until the last minute? Tips for wedding vendors! While it's not required, it can be a nice way to say "thank you." Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chat who, when and what to tip those vendors who made wedding planning unforgettable. Episode Summary: 2:13 Protocol of wedding vendor tipping, including who and when to tip them 5:34 Alternatives to a cash tip for wedding vendors 7:07 Top dos and don'ts of tipping your wedding day vendors
With fall wedding season in full swing, so many couples out there are wrapping up their planning and asking themselves, “What am I forgetting?” Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts share the top-3 most commonly forgotten pieces of planning so you can be sure to check these things off your list! Episode Summary: 2:48 Marriage License, including when, where and what you need to get it 8:51 Newlywed End of Night Transportation, including why you need it and what your options are 11:49 Vendor Meals, including who, what and where vendors eat
Food is always one of top things guests remember about weddings, so how do you make sure your food is memorable? Try it ahead of time and curate the perfect menu for wedding day! Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts share how to prepare, what to expect and how to handle the tasting during the wedding planning process. Episode Summary 3:33 How to prepare for your wedding catering tasting Including: when should it be and what should you know 11:11 What to expect at your wedding catering tasting Including: what will you taste, how long will take and who will be there 18:48 What happens during your wedding catering tasting Including: what should you pay attention to and what should you ask)
The traditional choice for a wedding venue is a hotel ballroom, but don’t be so quick to discount a hotel ballroom just because you don’t want that traditional feel. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chat with Kim Werner of The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte about ballroom weddings and all they have to offer, traditional wedding or not!
What's the plan for your wedding planning? Eh.. not really sure?! Well, you definitely need a plan to keep the stress at bay. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts are sharing all you need to know to put together a plan. In part two of this episode, they are sharing how to plan around locking in your non-wedding day vendors.
What's the plan for your wedding planning? Eh.. not really sure?! Well, you definitely need a plan to keep the stress at bay. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts are sharing all you need to know to put together a plan. In part one of this episode, they are sharing how to plan when to book your vendors!
A floor plan for your wedding reception may be the last thing on your mind, but it can make a big impact on both the logistics and design of your wedding day. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chat more about how to DIY your floor plan.
You know the wedding guest list is important, but you also know it's overwhelming. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan and Samie Roberts are chatting all things guest list to help as you build yours like a pro during the wedding planning process!
The honeymoon is often something you look forward to the entire time you are planning. After all, a chance to lounge on a beach or travel somewhere exotic can seem like a breath of fresh air with all the planning going on! Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts share some top tips on how to pick a location, when to start planning and how to get upgraded in this week’s show.
Everyone wants to look their best on wedding day. These tips from Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts - from exercising to moisturizing - will help you kick off your healthy habits to ensure you look your best on wedding day.
Your pre-celebratory wedding events should be, well, celebratory! Make sure your bachelor/bachelorette, bridal shower and bridal luncheon are planned to perfection so you can enjoy each event with these tips from Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts.
Want to add a personalized touch or save a little bit of money by DIYing a few pieces of your wedding? We have tips and tricks of what to consider from Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts.
The debate over kids being included or excluded at weddings is something every couple must consider. That's why we are chatting when to include 'em, when to exclude 'em and how to handle it in this week's show with Bustld Co-Founders Ryan and Samie Roberts.
You’ve found “the one,” now it’s time to find the “other one” – your wedding dress. You’ve probably pictured yourself in that amazing white dress walking down the aisle dozens of times. Michelle Miller and Lindsey Principi of Maddison Row South chat how to actually find "the one" this week with Bustld Co-Founder Samie Roberts.
If you are considering a non-traditional wedding venue, this episode is for you! Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chat all things to consider - from equipment to access - for planning a wedding in your backyard or a blank space where you need to plan to bring in everything to execute your wedding.
The wedding cake is more than just pretty! A lot of planning goes in to showcasing your wedding's sweet treat. This week, Bustld Co-Founders Ryan and Samie Roberts sat down with Dominica Clementi of Nona's Sweets to get all of the details you need to know about your cake.
Building your wedding day timeline is incredibly important to making the day feel seamless. But where do you begin and how do you fit everything in? Bustld Co-Founders Ryan & Samie Roberts chat all things wedding day timelines to help guide you toward timeline perfection. Listen to the full podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/every-day-im-bustlin-wedding-planning-podcast/id1441154679?mt=2 Then hop over to Bustld to find vetted vendors for your big day: www.bustld.com
Destination weddings bring thoughts of Italian vineyards or Caribbean beaches, but that isn't always the case today! Planning your wedding from afar, whether it's a traditional destination or not, comes with its own set of challenges. Bustld Co-Founders Ryan and Samie Roberts discuss those on this week's show.
Starting to think about your wedding day timeline but not sure how photos might fit in? Well, it's something to think about early because they definitely have a big impact on your overall day! Rob and Kristen Tesar of Rob + Kristen Photography share their pro tips with Bustld Co-Founders Ryan and Samie Roberts.
Wondering what, where and how to start dressing your bridesmaids? Bustld Co-Founder Samie Roberts sat down with Alex Moring and Lissie Summer of Bella Bridesmaids Charleston to chat all things dresses for your gals, from trends, to how to pick 'em, to other things to consider.