The Big Wedding Planning Podcast

#92 What Straight Couples Can Learn From Gay Weddings

June 20th, 2018  |  55 mins 48 secs

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It’s PRIDE month and we’re so stoked to talk more about gay weddings in this episode!

#91 Print Materials & Miss Design Berry

June 13th, 2018  |  57 mins 44 secs

apple podcasts, invitations, miss design berry, print materials, wedding, wedding advice, wedding inspiration, wedding planning, wedding podcast, weddings

We’re talking about the necessities, the ‘extras’, and the ways that paper products can elevate the design of your wedding with personal, custom touches across the board. In the second half of this episode, Michelle interviews Kristin Berry Mastoras - Miss Design Berry (link below) all about her business - custom art and printing for weddings and so much more. (Hit up her Instagram...it’s full of awesome stuff!)

#90 Wedding Adventures with The Hearnes

June 6th, 2018  |  1 hr 6 mins

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Michelle interviews adventure wedding photographers Abbi and Callen Hearnes. They live in their van full time and they shoot everywhere - most often at Yosemite and Moab. Their photos are OFF THE HOOK. And yes, we still think that saying is relevant.

#89 You Ask, We Answer - 6

May 30th, 2018  |  48 mins 14 secs

apple podcasts, wedding, wedding advice, wedding inspiration, wedding planning, wedding podcast, weddings

YAWA time! You ask, we answer. We’re talking about the importance of a month-of planner, the difference between a day-of coordinator and a venue manager, and what to do when one partner’s family is complicated and small, and the other partner’s family is wonderful and big. Guest list creation brings out emotions sometimes, and we’ve heard from many couples about how stressful it can be. Let us help you!

#88 Anomalie Starts A Custom Dress Revolution

May 23rd, 2018  |  55 mins 18 secs

apple podcasts, wedding, wedding advice, wedding inspiration, wedding planning, wedding podcast, weddings

Anomalie brings more transparency, customization and value to wedding dress shopping by partnering with the world's top factories and selling direct to brides. You can create your own wedding dress with a designer that walks you through the process...and you’ll be shocked by the price.
Silk materials, top quality craftsmanship, a revolutionary online interface and dedicated stylists who treat each dress as if it was their own. We’re talking to Leslie Voorhees, the founder of Dress Anomalie in this episode - if you are looking for your wedding dress - stop what you are doing and LISTEN!

#87 The Royal Wedding BONUS EPISODE!!!

May 21st, 2018  |  29 mins 15 secs

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We've recorded a BONUS episode this week because Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle just got married! If you haven’t been living under a rock, this is something you’ve heard a little about! The wedding was on Saturday, May 19, 2018, and we are sharing our thoughts.

#86 Feminism & Weddings - Questioning Traditions

May 16th, 2018  |  1 hr 5 mins

apple podcasts, feminist, katrina majkut, wedding, wedding advice, wedding inspiration, wedding planning, wedding podcast, weddings

We are STOKED to have feminist artist, author and former Bride, Katrina Majkut on the podcast. She wrote the book ‘The Adventures and Discoveries of a Feminist Bride’ and it is awesome. Eye opening! Christy devoured it and Michelle has some ‘aha moments’ during the podcast recording. This episode is not to be missed - you’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you might even change some things up for your own wedding after listening to this episode. Enjoy!

#85 Live At The Pony Bridal Hair Event

May 9th, 2018  |  58 mins 21 secs

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This week, it’s all about HAIR and we went to the professionals for this one. Have you thought about your wedding day hairstyle? Listen in as Michelle attends a Higher Education Event for Hair Stylists called “First Looks and The Business of Bridal” put on by Pony Education and featuring Master Stylists and Educators Corinna Hernandez and Dre Donoghue.

#84 Sexy Engagement Sessions with Ashley Paige

May 2nd, 2018  |  56 mins 34 secs

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You know those gorgeous, magazine-cover-worthy, sexy, cinematic engagement photos you see online - the ones with the beautiful couple frolicking in the ocean as the sun sets behind them casting a golden glow over their gorgeous, entangled bodies? Yeah....That's what we're talking about on this one.

#83 You Ask, We Answer - 5

April 25th, 2018  |  1 hr 3 mins

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This week we're answering questions about wedding day timelines, photographer’s plan B’s, ‘friends’ you don’t want to invite anymore, how to schedule formal photos for a morning wedding ceremony, bridal shower hostess drama, ceremony-to-reception-commutes, and confetti exits! So many things to discuss. Let’s go!

#82 Financial Planning And Your Wedding

April 18th, 2018  |  58 mins 48 secs

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In this episode, we are talking to a Financial Coach and taking a broader look at planning, both wedding and future. If you have listened to the podcast for a while, you know we talk about money, A LOT. We do NOT think it’s a wise idea, or a worthwhile venture, to go into massive debt for your wedding. We try to remind you all to stay connected to your partner throughout the planning process and to strengthen your communication skills. All of this is to lay a foundation for a successful MARRIAGE - not just an awesome party. It’s stressful. It’s expensive. We get it! We’re here to help.

#81 Welcome Bags And Welcome Claire!

April 11th, 2018  |  58 mins 37 secs

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We are pleased to introduce you to our new Jr. BFF...our social media assistant...or unofficial intern...Claire! We’re quizzing Claire on wedding trivia today, AND talking about Welcome Bags. What are Welcome Bags anyway? We’ll tell ya.

#80 Amanda & Erick Plan Their Wedding **Correct Version**

April 4th, 2018  |  1 hr 6 mins

Amanda has been listening for the last 7 months while planning her wedding. One weekend, she roped Erick in on a road trip...he's hooked!

#79 You Ask, We Answer - 4

March 28th, 2018  |  48 mins 56 secs

apple podcasts, engaged, patreon, ponysalon, tbwpp, wedding advice, wedding inspiration, wedding planning, wedding podcast, weddings, zola

This month’s questions run the gamut! We’re talking about parents, rings, and welcome bags. We delve into the pros, cons, and what-ifs and we dish out some compassionate advice regarding potentially emotional decisions.

#78 Marijuana is Making It's Way Into Weddings

March 21st, 2018  |  44 mins 5 secs

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As legal use & consumption of marijuana becomes a reality for some of the United States, the business of pot intersects with the business of weddings and we’re here to find out how and why! We’re talking to an expert on cannabis weddings, and how couples (in California and Colorado) are incorporating a little green into their weddings. The topic has more to it than meets the eye!

#77 Funfetti Cake & Games With Lauren Kitchens

March 14th, 2018  |  1 hr 6 mins

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Funfetti, Metallic Icing, Dolly Parton’s Tattoos and no more naked cakes?!! Lauren Kitchens is back and she is talking 2018 Cake trends and how to work collaboratively with creative vendors.