Betches Brides (Betches Media)

This week Taylor is joined by "Bachelor" alum and host of CNBC's "Cash Pad", Jojo Fletcher to discuss sharing finance information with a fiance, how proposals work in the world of The Bachelor, and whether or not she'll be a bridezilla while planning a wedding that the world has been waiting for. She also reveals the one thing that fiance Jordan Rogers won't budge about during the wedding planning process.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Director of Brand at Zola, Jennifer Spector. They discuss everything from how to create a wedding website to choosing your registry. They debate whether it’s better to give a meaningful gift or if you should just give the bride and groom cash. Plus, Jennifer gives advice on how to create a honeymoon fund without pissing people off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by New York based bridal designer, Hayley Paige. They talk about all things dress, from where to begin, to narrowing it down, and how to eventually find the perfect dress. Are white dresses the only option? Hayley also breaks down her design process and what makes her method different from other bridal designers and of course, answer listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For July’s Bride Guide episode, Fallon is talking all about venues without walls. She walks through the various challenges — and solutions — of an outdoor wedding (looking at you, mosquitos). She also shares the vendors that are absolutely essential for an outdoor wedding and the conversations you should be having with each of them. Last but certainly not least, she gets into listener questions about tipping your vendors, structuring speeches, and getting the font you really, really, really want for your wedding stationery. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RBB Meryl Hahne joins the podcast this week to talk about the realities of planning a hometown wedding when that hometown happens to be New Orleans, one of the biggest tourist destinations in the country, and the drama that's come with it. From negotiating a budget with her parents to breaking up with a bridesmaid and being caught in the middle of two others, Fallon helps Meryl make sense of it all. Then, Fallon brings on her friend and fellow New Orleanian, Michelle Norwood, to discern Meryl’s wants and wishes from Southern tradition... and opinionated Southern mamas. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RBB Jamie Spock is back (back, back, back again) in the recording studio with Fallon. Besides making a strong case for pre-marital couples therapy, she shares budget & bridal shower updates, her and her fiancé's respective bachelorette themes, and her takeaways of planning a wedding in the midst of grieving a loved one. Then, she and Fallon answer a listener and fellow queer bride’s question about navigating a wedding planner with a wildly different decor vision. They close out the episode with a game of Date, Marry, Ditch, our PG version of F, Marry, Kill. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Fallon is joined by one of Betches very own, Maria Del Russo, the Director of Branded & Affiliate Content at Betches. As a self-endorsed professional bridesmaid and wedding guest, Maria has a clear vision for her wedding… but she’s having trouble separating her “I want” from her “I should.” Fallon advises her on how best to stay true to her vision, especially as she gets deeper into the planning process with her mom. The duo also discuss a non-negotiable DJ, engagement ring replicas, and couples pics on save the dates. They finish the episode with listener questions about vetoing a groomsmen's radical haircut and not letting a tense relationship with a parent get in the way of your big day bliss. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First comes a DM slide; then, comes marriage. RBB “She Knows What She Wants” Claire Baltes joins Fallon this week to discuss her West Coast winter wedding and hybrid indoor-outdoor venue. As Fallon quickly tells Claire, any bride gambling with the weather should have a rain plan and they should l-o-v-e that rain plan. The duo also get into all things cake, the song Claire and her father will inevitably perform at the reception, and the case for designing two floor plans on opposite budget spectrums. Then, Randi Bushell — CEO of Merri (and our first expert requested by an RBB!) — joins the conversation to show Claire how she can bring her vision to life, with the help of vendors and a 3D platform. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your engagement should be the happiest time of your life… right? Sam Rosen, the Social Media Director at Betches, returns to the podcast to chat about America Ferrera’s *viral* Barbie monologue about the various contradictions that exist for women. From a bride’s POV, she shares with Fallon what she heard, like the pressure to “look your best” on your wedding day and have an over-the-top, but not too over-the-top, celebration that somehow appeases everyone. Then, she and Fallon get into a spicy game of Unpopular Opinions as they compare (and mostly, contrast) their notes. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RBB (and wife!) Alex Piscatelli is back on the podcast this week to recap her City Hall ceremony on 4/20 and reception the following day. She walks Fallon through the few mishaps that occurred, including a last-minute wedding dress from David’s Bridal and a makeshift cleanup crew of their not-so-sober wedding guests. The duo get into the stigma of doing things “right” when, in reality, your wedding only needs to feel right to you and your S.O.. Then, they answer listener questions about smaller wedding parties and open mics at rehearsal dinners. They end on a spirited game of Splurge or Save with Fallon revealing how she *really* feels about Alex forgoing professional hair and makeup. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Fallon is joined by yet another Betches team member, Ally Scelzo. As an August 2023 bride, she shares what she’s most excited to see IRL and what anxieties still remain, especially without a wedding planner or month-of coordinator to oversee on the day-of. She asks Fallon about tipping etiquette — what’s appropriate per vendor? — and making the guest book unique to them as a couple. Then, the duo get into your listener questions, from one young bride who doesn’t feel like she’s being taken seriously by vendors to another (destination) bride on the hunt for affordable hotel rooms for her guests. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, RBB Kaitlyn Jauregui joins the podcast to pick Fallon’s brain. Not only have her parents and her fiancé’s parents never met before, but his parents are divorced and have demanded to be shown around Miami... separately. Fallon gives Kaitlyn advice on navigating the sticky situation between her soon-to-be in-laws, as well as adequately expressing gratitude for all the guests who will be flying in for the wedding. Expert Lauren Schaefer, founder of The Get Together Events Co., steps in with a checklist that’s as much for Kaitlyn as it is for her month-of coordinator. Lauren also shares an exercise that, coupled with the month-of coordinator, should help Kaitlyn and her fiancé stay present in the last month of their engagement. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian & Content Creator, Shannon Fiedler, joins Fallon this week fresh off her wedding and even fresher off her honeymoon. She reflects back on her planning process, including what she did right, what she recommends all brides do, and how much — or ironically, how little — social media influenced her overall vision. Then, she and Fallon play a few rounds of Date, Marry, Ditch, and answer your questions about using wedding hashtags and spamming your followers with wedding content. How much is too much? Last but not least, they make a case for locking away your phone on your wedding day. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mila White returns to the podcast, once again, to recap her “perfect” wedding with Fallon. She shares the choices she made that she’d make all over again, like spending a portion of her morning alone and having a day-of content creator who gave her & her husband the opportunity to see their wedding from a guest's POV. Then, she and Fallon answer a listener’s question about wanting to enforce a color-specific dress code, but being met with opposition from friends and family. They wrap up the episode with a game of I Do or I Don’t, and spoiler alert: no one's using their 2010 Pinterest board for their current-day wedding. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with Stephanie Rodriguez, our RBB with a Mexican-meets-Indian wedding in Mexico City. As she plans a destination wedding that also blends two rich cultures, she faces a unique set of challenges. How can she avoid burnout when her wedding is a four-day affair? How will she (and her budget) handle 100 extra guests than anticipated? After Fallon provides her expert opinion, she brings on yet another expert, wedding planner Jaz who specializes in Latino and multi-ethnic weddings, to talk about the guest experience when 25% of them don't speak English and a playlist that resonates with all 400 guests. Guest: Stephanie Rodriguez, @stephanie__grey & Occasions By Jaz, @occasionsbyjaz Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Location, location, location. On this month's Bride Guide, Fallon shares everything brides should be doing before committing to a destination and, especially, a venue. She also answers the age-old question: Can I really pull off a destination wedding for less money? Then, she answers your emails about clashing with a venue manager after hiring a month-of coordinator, orchestrating a sendoff from a hotel ballroom, and prioritizing the reception over the afterparty. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all “Say Yes To The Dress” fans — it’s Bridal Fashion Week and we’re welcoming *the* Pnina Tornai, world-renowned bridal designer, to the podcast. Pnina shares what she loves most about working in the wedding industry and how she knows when a bride has found her dress. Then, she and Fallon answer your questions about trying on a silhouette you didn’t originally envision for yourself, managing expectations while you’re shopping, and preserving your dress post-nuptials. The duo also give a pep talk to a bride who had her dress stolen with a wedding less than two months away. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria Del Russo, the Director of Branded & Affiliate Content at Betches, is back on the podcast with a very exciting update: she said yes to the dress. She and Fallon talk through the process, including how she managed to find the dress of her dreams 3k under budget. Then, they get into your listener questions about giving HMU artists negative feedback, setting expectations for your wedding’s dress code, and dealing with a venue (or lack thereof) under construction. They close out the episode with a game of Unpopular Opinions and identical responses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might recall a recent listener question about a venue that has yet to start construction, despite promising a brand-new pavilion for a bride’s May 2024 wedding. The bride herself, Christine Scott, joins Fallon to hash out her concerns in realtime. Fallon recommends a layout that would optimize the space and walks Christine through everything she needs to outsource for her non turn-key venue. Christine also shares the feedback she's received from guests after enforcing her expectations re: dress code. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Kilby, the Senior Director of Podcasts at Betches, joins Fallon for a “mail bag” episode dedicated entirely to answering your burning questions. One particular question — who deserves a plus one? — gets the duo riled up... in opposite directions. They also discuss restricting kids from your reception, facing pressure to drink at your wedding when you’re sober, and turning a honeymoon into a friendmoon. They round out the episode with Sean’s appreciation for themed weddings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Meller, formerly Sam Rosen, rejoins Fallon to recap her perfect wedding... minus a spilled mimosa. Sam shares what she and Mr. Meller did for their mini moon, what they’re doing for their honeymoon, and how she inherited her Instagram handle after some ~light~ stalking. Then, she and Fallon answer your listener questions about picking one MOH over the other to give a speech and working with a wedding planner who pushes expensive vendors. They end with a bridal edition of “Would You Rather” and a side of shade to the guests who wore white to Sam's wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This solo Bride Guide episode will have you checking your receipts (erm, contracts). First, Fallon emphasizes the importance of having a contract per vendor and clearly communicating your expectations. Then, she explains line-by-line what should be in your contracts. She ends the episode answering your emails about getting ghosted by a videographer, tipping servers on top of service fees, and having a venue modify their space without any heads up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money expert Nicole Lapin is on the podcast this week to advocate for prenups and financial compatibility, and answer your questions straight from Instagram. She and Fallon discuss optimizing your wedding budget, asking your parents *if* they’re contributing when they haven't offered, and wanting an engagement ring your partner can’t afford. Plus, Fallon shares her pro tips (pun intended) for tipping vendors. They end the episode with a game of Save or Splurge that feels all too familiar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Tanya Pushkine aka The Vow Whisperer joins Fallon to give your ceremony some TLC. She reviews the process of getting ordained, the qualities you should be looking for in an officiant, and just how long the ceremony should be. She also shares the different ways she's conducted a bilingual ceremony. Then, she and Fallon get into your listener questions, including one from a bride battling with her parents over her officiant pick. They end with a game of Unpopular Opinions and vow options for couples afraid of public speaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fallon welcomes Sarah Schreiber, the Associate Editorial Director at Brides, onto the podcast this week. They start off with the 2023 trends that took brides by storm and the upcoming trends for 2024 that’ll be just as popular. Then, they hit your listener questions about mixing and matching bridesmaid dresses, tastefully executing a contrasting color scheme, and finding a venue that aligns with your vision. After their brief Ted Talk about sticking to your dream, they play a game of Trendy or Timeless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Austin is on the podcast this week to pull back the curtain on a wedding photographer's reality. From pricing and timing to choosing a photographer that you actually want next to you on your big day, Elizabeth reveals everything she wishes couples knew. Then, she and Fallon answer your listener questions about a photographer who lacks a non-white portfolio, compensating a photographer who missed half of the wedding, and accommodating an additional photographer last minute. They end the episode with a game of Date, Marry, Ditch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Bride Guide episode is all about drama, but more specifically, it’s about level setting expectations to have as little drama as possible. Fallon goes over the game plan you and your fiancé should create before bringing in any family, friends, or outside voices. Then, she answers your emails about breaking the news to a future MIL that she’s not invited to your elopement, putting your foot down with another future MIL over the guest list, and not having a childhood friend as a bridesmaid after being one of hers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jac Vanek of The Lady Gang and The First Degree podcasts joins Fallon this week to recap her viral September wedding. She shares how she approached her wedding like a brand — actually, more like a full-time job — by hyper-personalizing every little thing for her guests. While answering listener questions, she also shares the traditions she rejected, and tells us about her experience with post-wedding anxiety (and Perfect Moment Syndrome). She and Fallon finish out the episode with a game of Unpopular Opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fallon brings custom jewelry designer, Susie Saltzman, onto the podcast to answer everything you want to know about engagement rings, wedding bands, and lab-grown diamonds. She and Fallon also tackle your emails; one from a bride asking if she should add another carat to her ring, on her own dime, and another from a best friend who disagrees with the bride’s taste in rings. They play a game of Unpopular Opinions and Susie shares some extra pro tips, including when to take off your ring and just how often you should be cleaning it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Aleen are back to talk about Sami’s upcoming wedding ceremony and how to plan a wedding in a pandemic. They start with a recap of her original wedding plans, how they got disrupted by coronavirus, and why it’s so difficult to plan a normal-sized event right now or possibly even in the next couple of years. They talk about how she settled on a backyard wedding, and explain the precautions in place for ensuring guest safety. Next, they discuss the pressure to lose weight for your wedding and how you carry yourself differently when you’re confident in your body. Then Aleen gives Sami her best wedding advice, which leads to a conversation about living in the moment and being mindful of your experiences. Finally, they close the show with their NSWs of the week, including a great listener win and a conversation about just finishing the damn pasta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Betches Co-Founder and OG Corona Bride, Sami Fishbein. They begin by announcing that Sami will be hosting the podcast to take ‘Brides’ listeners on her journey in planning her microwedding through the weirdness that is 2020. They also discuss the status of Taylor’s engagement to her girlfriend, how you should approach planning a wedding that doesn’t break social distancing rules, and what the wedding industry may look like post Covid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sami is joined by former guest and Creative Director at Birch Event Design, Josh Spiegel. They talk about the most practical ways to turn your original wedding plans into something that’s pandemic safe, including creative wedding activities that won’t violate social distancing. They also discuss how committing to a Covid wedding is actually going to save you a ton of money and why guests may like these better than a pre-Covid celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sami is joined by Jewish Educator Nalini Ibragimov, who is helping Sami prepare for her Orthodox Jewish wedding ceremony. They discuss the Jewish beliefs around soulmates and marriage. They also dive into the meanings behind many aspects of a Jewish wedding ceremony including many customs you may recognize: the chuppah, the horah, the significance of a wedding ring and why it’s more than just a piece of jewelry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sami is joined by her husband (omg!), Avi to recap the highly anticipated covid micro wedding mere hours after the ceremony. They discuss the best way to transform a backyard for a microwedding, why they chose a breakup song as their first dance, and why having less guests allows you to savor the moment more on one of the happiest days of your life. They also answer listener questions that serve as a roadmap for any couple planning or replanning a wedding during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sami is joined by recently engaged Betches Bride, Betches Co-founder, and new host of the podcast, Jordana Abraham! They recap some of Sami’s honeymoon, debate whether or not it's more responsible to plan your aesthetic before you plan your budget, and give their thoughts on why fall 2021 feels like a safe bet to have a more traditional wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana is joined by jeweler and ring expert, Jen Doppelt, to fill you in on everything you need to know when it comes to engagement rings. They discuss the proper way to take care of and clean your diamond, how Covid is effecting ring purchases and proposals, and whether or not your fiance should really be spending 3 months salary on your engagement ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana reaches into the mail bag with fellow Betches Bride, Nicole Pellegrino, to answer some listener wedding questions. They begin by helping a bride break the news to her 30 something friends that no kids will be invited to her wedding. Next they guide a listener through telling her friends that she’s shrinking her bridal party, and they did not make the cut. Later they give advice on how to how to express your frustration with friends who seem like they don’t care all that much about their wedding. Finally, they lend their opinions on which friends pay for which events as part of their bridal party duties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana is joined once again by Betches Bride, Nicole Pellegrino, to answer your most complicated wedding questions. They begin by helping a bride figure out what to do about a bridesmaid that won’t stop complaining and is causing a mutiny in the bridal party. Next they give a bride advice on what to do about her future brother in law vocalizing his very unhelpful opinions about her wedding planning process. Later they discuss whether or not a bride should invite a family friend of her fiance’ (that he slept with) to their wedding. Finally they help a bride who is looking to solve some major communication problems with her Bridesmaids who just can’t seem to get it together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole return to the mailbag to answer some listener questions. They begin by giving their opinions on whether or not a bride should feel obligated to invite her fiance’s estranged family to the wedding. Next they advise a bride on how to stop the mother and sister of the groom from throwing chairs in the way of wedding planning and making the process more difficult. Later they help a couple decide how they’re going to announce to their future wedding guests that they’re already married even though the party is a year away. Finally, they help a listener decide which wedding to attend after being double booked by two friends getting married on the same day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole return to the mailbag to answer some listener wedding questions. They begin by helping a bride figure out how to talk to her divorced parents about keeping things civil during the wedding planning process and the ceremony. Next they give some advice to a bride who’s struggling with the reality that the vision for her wedding just isn’t coming together as expected. Later a listener writes in wondering how to be conscious of the feelings of her maid of honor who is recently separated from her husband. Finally they address the rules around having multiple maids of honor and what to do if you have regret your choice of MOH.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole return to the mailbag to answer some listener wedding questions. They begin by giving advice to a listener who’s trying to stay sane when she knows she could get engaged any day. Next, they help a listener who feels like her brother is being forced into her fiancé’s wedding party. Later, a listener writes in wondering what to do about her mom’s attempt to exclude her FMIL from hair and makeup by using covid as an excuse. Finally they close out the show with a round of Runaway Bride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole are joined by Family-Law Lawyer and Pre-Nup specialist, Lee Grace Valigorsky. They answer all your pre-nup questions including what the agreement actually is, how to have a conversation with your partner about signing one, why it’s a good idea to get one even if you don’t have a lot of wealth, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole reach into the mailbag to answer listener questions from some brides that need serious help. They begin by helping a listener figure out what to do after finding the engagement ring that her fiancé plans to propose with and absolutely hating it. Next a listener writes in wondering if it’s normal to not receive a gift from the parents of the groom after they paid for the rehearsal dinner. Finally a listener writes in wondering how long she should allow her BF to put off their engagement as her married with kids by 30 deadline is approaching.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole are joined by Raphy and Sara Feolino of Journey To Marriage. Raphy and Sara are a married couple who guide engaged couples through Catholic Pre-Cana sessions. They discuss the processes involved in Pre-Cana, what couples can learn to keep their relationship strong and why you and your partner shouldn’t be watching porn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole return to the mailbag to answer some listener questions and help some brides in desperate need of assistance. They begin by revisiting Nicole’s feelings on what would have been her original wedding date and how she’s dealing with the emotions. Next a listener writes in wondering how to throw a bridal shower and whether she is actually expected to do so as a first time MOH. Later a bride asks what is the best way to have a conversation with her mother about her desire to have a more intimate rehearsal dinner. Finally a listener writes in looking for advice on whether or not she should change her last name to her husband’s, keep her maiden name, or do something creative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole return to the mailbag to answer some listener questions and help some brides in desperate need of assistance. They begin by giving a listener advice on how to deal with dress regret after feeling like her dress is no longer the one of her dreams. Next, they weigh in on whether or not it’s tacky to invite people who aren’t invited to the wedding to the bridal shower. Later, they help a a bride who wants a small wedding decide whether she should make it larger because she and her fiancé need the gifts to start their life. Finally they close out the show with a round of Runaway Bride. Orgain: Get the best clean products to help keep you healthy and maximize your performance. You can save 20% off your first order when you go to TryOrgain.com/BRIDES Ship: Update Ship today and let your friends take control of your dating life – because let’s be honest, we all could use a little help in that department. Download Ship in the app store to start getting matched today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole are joined by recently engaged friend of the show and former host of Betches Brides, Taylor Strecker. They start by discussing how Taylor met her fiance’ (who is also named Taylor) and figured out she was attracted to women after divorcing her husband. Next Taylor breaks down the challenges of shopping for an engagement ring in a same sex relationship. Finally Taylor explains how she pulled off a surprise engagement despite making several mistakes along the way. Bruush: Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code BRIDES at Bruush.com Ritual: Better health doesn’t happen overnight, and right now Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off during your first three months! Visit ritual.com/BRIDES to start your ritual today. LoveStream: Get high-definition, one way live streaming for your wedding. Use code Betches10 at www.lovestream.io for a 10% discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole return to the mailbag to answer listener questions and help some more brides in need. They begin by advising a bride who’s unsure what to do when her bachelorette party is in jeopardy since not all of her friends can afford the trip. Next they give their advice on how to ask a father of the bride if (and how much) he is contributing to the wedding fund. Finally a listener writes in looking for advice on how to avoid drama after finding out that her fiancé’s younger sister slept with the best friend of the groom. Bruush: Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code BRIDES at Bruush.com Rory: Rory makes it simple to connect with a healthcare professional online, and see if personalized prescription skincare treatment is right for you. Go to hellorory.com/Brides to try the nightly defense for just $5. It’s free to chat with the doctor, and your first order is just $5! Zola: Go to ZOLA.com/bride today and use promo code SAVE50 to get fifty-percent off your save the dates. You can also get a FREE personalized paper sample before you purchase. Quatreau: For more information about the revolutionary Quatreau tap system, go to quatreauusa.com. If you order a Quatreau system and mention promo code BETCHES, for a limited time, Global Water Solutions will throw in a 75 gallon per day reverse osmosis system. This is free to the first 5 customers who purchase a quartreau system with code BETCHES so you get completely purified water with your new Quatreau tap! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordana and Nicole return to the mailbag to answer some listener questions and help some brides in desperate need of assistance. They begin by discussing Jordana’s progress with booking her venue in Mexico and what precautions she is putting in place to make her guests feel comfortable making travel plans. Next a listener writes in wondering what to do after her MOH insists on adding modifications to her bridesmaid dress. Later a bride writes in wondering how she can leave a childhood friend out of a discrete bachelorette party without hurting her feelings. Finally, a listener asks how to deal with her obnoxious future brother in law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by elopement specialist and wedding photographer, Meg Morton of Megs Marvels Photography. They discuss the essential aspects of planning an elopement, the types of vendors that specialize in elopements, and whether or not her clients ever regret having a small intimate weddings over having a larger one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole return to reach into the wedding mail bag once again. They begin by giving their advice on how a listener can tell her very assuming future MIL that she is not invited to her bachelorette party. Next they help a bride keep up the excitement during the planning process with her fiancé who seems a bit grumpy about being the center of attention on the big day. Later, a bride writes in wondering how to limit her holiday gift giving to essential members of her husband’s family after receiving a long list of recipients from her MIL. Finally, they close out the show with a round of Runaway Bride.  Ritual: Better health doesn’t happen overnight, and right now Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off during your first three months! Visit ritual.com/BRIDES to start your ritual today. ThirdLove: ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering listeners 10% off your first order!Go to ThirdLove.com/BRIDES now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 10% off your first purchase!  Quatreau: For more information about the revolutionary Quatreau tap system, go to quatreauusa.com. If you order a Quatreau system and mention promo code BETCHES, for a limited time, Global Water Solutions will throw in a 75 gallon per day reverse osmosis system. This is free to the first 5 customers who purchase a quartreau system with code BETCHES so you get completely purified water with your new Quatreau tap! Zola: Go to ZOLA.com/bride today and use promo code SAVE50 to get fifty-percent off your save the dates. You can also get a FREE personalized paper sample before you purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back to help some desperate brides get through their holiday wedding planning. They begin by establishing a some rules and guiding a bride on what makes someone qualified to be selected as a MOH. Next they help a bride who is trying to figure out how to make both her husband and her dad happy with separate silly wedding day dances. Later a bride who has had to reschedule her wedding 7 times writes in wondering the best way to tell her family that she doesn’t want children at her wedding. Finally they debate which days on the calendar they absolutely would never get married on.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Jordana and Nicole start off with a few updates on their wedding planning, including site visits, ceremony music, and whether to opt for digital or paper wedding invitations. Then, they dive into this week’s topic all about navigating disagreements with your partner during the wedding planning process. The first listener email is about a bride who cannot agree with her fiancé on whether to include their dog in their wedding. Next, the second email is from a bride struggling to decide on an officiant that both herself and the groom are happy with. Then, the third email is all about minimonies and second wedding etiquette — should you purchase a second wedding gift? They end the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions, discussing the joy of wedding planning, backyard weddings, and photo booths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole host Lauren Grunstein from Verstolo Diamonds to talk about renting jewelry for your wedding! They start off with a breakdown on the process from start to finish and then dive into some other details like price, traveling with your jewelry, and picking a style that is right for you. Then, they go into a few things to consider when choosing you wedding bands, like materials, stacking with your engagement ring, and matching with your groom. They end the show with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time about leaving a wedding early, brides planning their own bachelorette parties, and wedding hashtags. Follow @verstolo to find out more about the process and see all they have to offer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Jordana and Nicole are back to talk about bridal showers, destination weddings, and registries. They start off with updates on Nicole’s wedding planning and some of the hurdles she’s encountered planning her bridal shower. Next, they dive into the first listener email, which is about proper gift etiquette for destination weddings and bridal showers. Should you purchase gifts for both the destination wedding and the bridal shower? Then, the second listener email is about a bride who’s anxious about the pressure to be emotional during her wedding ceremony. Finally, they play Runaway Bride and Unpopular Opinions about bridesmaid duties, who should pay for for the rehearsal dinner, and the importance of getting ready photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole host Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan to talk all about their engagement! They start off with the charming story of how they met, and how quickly they realized that they were perfect for each other. Then, they get into their wedding planning process so far, and how they’ve adapted to multiple challenges thrown their way. They cover everything about how they’ve managed to turn those roadblocks into new initiatives to challenge the wedding industry as a whole in order to make sure that everyone in the LGBTQ+ community feels welcome and comfortable as they plan their weddings. They also talk about making history as the Knot’s first LGBTQ+ cover couple ever and what it meant to them to be featured there. To end the show, they go through a fun round of Unpopular Opinions, discussing save the dates, walking down the aisle, and who should get a plus one at your wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back with another episode and they start off with few updates on their weddings as things begin to open back up after the pandemic. Nicole also talks about how it felt going to an in-person wedding again and a few things she noticed about the whole experience. Then, they get into some listener emails! First, a bride writes in about gift-giving for her family. Is there a rule of thumb for how much to spend on a gift for your parents? Do you need to get your groom’s parents gifts even if they aren’t really involved? After that, a Maid of Honor writes in about having to deal with multiple people bailing on the destination bachelorette party after she’s already paid for it. Is it acceptable to still expect them to pay for the weekend since they cancelled last minute? Then, another bride writes in who’s doing her best to avoid people pleasing in her wedding planning, but is having a hard time letting down a friend who named her as the maid of honor for her own wedding. What’s the best way of breaking the news that she will not be her Maid of Honor? Finally, Jordana and Nicole welcome Betches pop culture expert Dylan Hafer for a few rounds of celebrity wedding trivia! Be sure to check out Pop Alarm to get your daily 5-minute pop culture fix wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole are back and they kick things off with a few wedding planning updates! Nicole is just a few months out from her wedding and talks about what’s on her mind as she getting into crunch time, including the invitations, the wedding wardrobe, and final venue details. Then, Jordana and Nicole dive in to the week’s topic, giving their thoughts on wedding registries and a few ideas on how to approach it. They also list a few of their favorite registry items on their own lists and why they decided to include them. They even ponder the age old question of what are standing mixers even used for? Then, it’s time for the emails for the week. First, a bride writes in about the bizarre experience of a completely random person buying them one of the gifts from the wedding registry as random act of kindness. How do you even respond to that? Should your wedding registry be private? Then, another listener writes in about communicating to her makeup artist that she didn’t like her make-up trial. What’s the best way to tell them that she wants something completely different without being rude? After that, another bride writes in about noticing her fiancés receding hairline and wondering if she should offer solutions or just let nature take its course. What’s the best way of approaching telling your partner something about their appearance? They finish off the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time about the first look, open seating receptions, and reading speeches on your phone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To kick things off this week, Jordana and Nicole start with some exciting wedding updates! Nicole is getting closer and closer to her wedding day and this week she updates us on the status of her flower arrangements, her upcoming hair and make up trials, and even goes in to her experience with micro-blading and how it all works. Jordana then fills us in about her upcoming site visit to Mexico and working with a local wedding planner, her ongoing beauty regiment, and everything on her mind her upcoming bachelorette party. Then, they get into the email for the week, where a listener writes in about whether she should hire a wedding planner. She wants to be able to enjoy her wedding day without worrying about all the mini details, but is worried that a wedding planner might alter the vision for the wedding and offend her family who’s paying for the event. After that, Jordana and Nicole play a rapid fire round of Unpopular Opinions, covering issues like guest books, rehearsal dinners, after parties, welcome signs, and even cake cutting. To end the show, they play a round of Runaway Bride, going through a few scenarios and deciding whether they would stay at the alter or run for the hills! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back this week and they are joined by Paulina Bichara, the professional wedding photographer who’s capturing Jordana’s wedding! Paulina starts off sharing her journey from graphic designer to wedding photographer, and what helped her stand out as she started her career as a wedding photographer. Then, they get into all info you need to know as you plan your wedding pictures, including what shots you need, planning your schedule, and even how to deal with family dynamics as you plan your photos. Paulina also shares her insight on what steps to follow to infuse your wedding photos with your own sense of identity so that they are as special as your day itself. After that, Paulina offers her expertise on a listener email about the tricky business of scheduling your photos on the wedding day while wanting to have the first look walking down the aisle, and how you can have it all without taking time away from the rest of the day’s activities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Taylor is joined by Marriage and Family Therapist Emmalee Bierly. They discuss the difference between wanting a wedding and wanting a marriage, how being in therapy for “relationship maintenance” is important to keep your relationship healthy, and why you shouldn’t get married if you’re under the age of 25. Emmalee also puts to rest the question "should we go to sleep angry?"     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back to help some desperate brides get through their end of year wedding planning. They begin by helping a bride do damage control after her sister gets mad because she wasn’t included in the planning pf her engagement. Next they advise a listener on the best way to honor her mother, who recently passed, at her wedding. Later a bridesmaid writes in wondering if it’s okay to skip some wedding events due to not feeling comfortable with the Covid protocols in place. Finally they discuss their 2021 bridal New Year’s resolutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole start the week off with an update on their wedding plans, then dive into some listener emails. A listener writes in to ask if it’s fair to expect a bigger response from her friends and family after getting engaged. Why did her friends throw an engagement party for someone else before throwing one for her? Then another listener writes in to ask how people go about finding an officiant for a non-religious ceremony. Is it normal to ask a family member, or should you search for someone more experienced? Next, another bride asks if she’s obligated to include the wife of the best man in her bridal party even though they’ve only met once. Are there rules for including family in the wedding party? Finally, they close the show with a game of Runaway Bride, featuring a debate about Ross saying “I take thee Rachel’' at the altar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole start off with some updates on their wedding planning and a few thoughts on shopping for dresses during COVID. Then, they discuss a listener email about how to handle the tricky topic of encouraging COVID vaccinations for wedding guests. Can you require people to get vaccinated before attending your wedding? Then another listener writes in for our Perfect Fit segment brought you by Generation Tux about how to handle some family drama caused by her brother, who recently got engaged and set a wedding date incredibly close to her own wedding. Then, it's time for a new segment! For Happily Ever After, Jordana and Nicole will discuss a listener email about marriage problems and offer their honest relationship advice. This week, the email focuses on a husband’s seemingly dependent relationship with his mother and how to avoid feelings of resentment in their marriage. Finally, they close out with a game of Runaway Bride, including what you should never say to a bride about her wedding dress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole start off this week with a few updates on their own weddings, including how they are now adapting to some new coronavirus related news and the progress of vaccinations. Then, they dive into a listener email about wedding expenses and how to manage the tricky business of establishing how much each family is contributing to the overall budget. How do you deal with someone who is refusing to pitch in for the wedding? Then another listener writes in with a couple of questions about bridal parties for our Perfect Fit segment brought you by Generation Tux. How can you avoid hurting someone in the family by not wanting them to be part of the wedding party? Are there other ways of involving people in the wedding so they don’t feel left out? They close out the episode with an email in our Happily Ever After segment, where a listener writes in about having developed some feelings of resentment when her wedding date was pushed back due to COVID after a lengthy relationship with her fiancé. How can they work out their problems in a healthy and productive way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole welcome Josh Storie, author of ‘Wedding Toasts Don’t Have to Suck,” to talk about all things wedding speeches. They go over the hallmarks of a good speech, what to definitely avoid, and how to prepare in order to make the speech as memorable as possible. They also dive into some listener submitted questions, including one about how to strike the perfect balance between being funny without being mean, and Josh shares an unfortunate wedding speech story that is etched into his mind forever. Then, Jordana and Nicole go into a listener email for the Perfect Fit segment brought you by Generation Tux about what to do when your in-laws give you a high number of must-invite people. Is it fair to put your foot down when they’re contributing financially to the wedding? How can you go about cutting that list down without seeming rude? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Jordana and Nicole dive into the tricky topic of disinviting people from your wedding. They start off with a few updates and Nicole shares how she dealt with having to inform some of her guests that she would not be able to host them after her initial list ended up being a bit too big for Covid times. They also discuss an email about how to deal with people who assume they're invited to your wedding but aren't actually going to be invited. Should you tell people they're not going to be invited or let them find out on their own? Then, a listener writes in with a question about wedding favors and wedding baskets for our Perfect Fit segment brought you by Generation Tux. Are wedding favors absolutely necessary? Is it ok to not provide wedding baskets? This week's Happily Ever After segment is all about how to handle finding out that your fiancé has been keeping a major secret from you and whether or not to go through with the wedding. They round off the episode with a game of Unpopular Opinions provided by our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back this week with a question many brides have asked: who should walk you down the aisle? They discuss why it is tradition for the father of the bride to fulfill that role and whether or not it makes sense to uphold that custom in modern weddings. The also talk about other things to consider while choosing somebody else for that moment and how to go about breaking the news to the people involved if you decide that’s the way to go. Then, a listener writes in about how involving her mother in the planning of the wedding has created an added layer of tension and stress, and Jordana and Nicole offer a few tips for how to go about making the process easier for everyone involved. After that, it's time for the Happily Ever After email of the week, which is all about how to handle toxic positivity in a relationship when dealing with stressful situations around wedding planning . They finish off the show by going through a few more listener submitted Unpopular Opinions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole start off this week with a few updates on their wedding planning and how they are staying motivated among the all the uncertainty. Then, they dive into this week’s topic by answering a listener email about whether to postpone their wedding yet again amidst changing COVID guidelines. They discuss the factors to consider in postponing your wedding, and what to prioritize when making this decision. After that, they discuss another listener email from a maid of honor about handling a bride who is insisting on having a destination bachelorette party on top of a destination wedding. They then go into the Happily Ever After email of the week, where a listener writes in to ask how to deal with a fiancé that seems like he is a little too close to his parents. They end the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions, where they give their thoughts on a few hot button wedding topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole are joined by Jessica Bishop and Sari Weinerman from The Budget Savvy Bride to do a deep dive into wedding traditions and where they come from. They cover everything from the period leading up to the wedding, traditions from the ceremony, and various reception customs. In their discussion, they go into the sometimes dark reasons for these conventions and how they have evolved through the years, and whether it’s worth upholding them for the sake of tradition. Be sure to follow Sari and Jessica’s podcast The Bouquet Toss to learn more about this fascinating topic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Jordana and Nicole are joined by board certified Dermatologist Dr. Jaimie Glick to answer all your bridal skincare related questions. They cover what your skincare routine should look like leading up to the wedding day, including how far in advance to visit your dermatologist to begin your treatment. They also talk about how to stay on top of your skincare regimen, giving tips on what to look out for and what to avoid in picking skincare products in order to make sure your skin stays healthy and glowing. They also breakdown several options for procedures and what their benefits are, including facial peels, botox, filler, and a few others. Be sure to follow @drjaimieglick on Instagram for skincare tips or to make an appointment! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole host beauty expert Leah Wyar for a conversation on all things related to wedding beauty! They go over all the recent trends that brides have been following in the past year, including hairstyles, makeup choices, and wardrobe. They also go into a few tips if you decide to do your own make up or hair, and how to make the most of your planning time and a few brands to look into. They end the episode with a listener email about how to bring up marriage to her boyfriend in our Happily Ever After segment for the week, this week brought to you by Bride Brite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole start off with some exciting updates on their weddings and discuss how good getting things done can feel. Then, they go our main topic for the week, which is Bridal Parties. Our first email is from a listener trying to figure out what would be the best way to decline being part of a bridal party of someone she doesn’t particularly get along with. After that, they discuss an email about how to make sure everyone in your bridal party feels welcome and included when they might not all know each other that well. The third email is from a middle child bride who is wondering how to diffuse sibling drama within her bridal party while asking for the support she needs. They round it all off with a round of Unpopular Opinions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Jordana and Nicole are joined by Betches' very own Bryan Russell Smith to talk all about his recent engagement and to fill us in on how his wedding planning is going. They go over all the details of his engagement, and then dive into his upcoming destination wedding, which will be held overseas. The also go over how Bryan is handling entering the world of planning, how he and his fiancé are deciding what type of wedding they want, and which traditions they'll highlight on their big day. Then they all go through another round of listener submitted Unpopular Opinions, discussing things like wedding parties, Sunday weddings, and reception traditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is back for a bonus episode with celebrity skin specialist, Brittany Blancato! Brittany's here to talk all about skincare, starting off with her acne journey and finally getting to the point of clearing it. She shares her thoughts on slugging, before getting into everything you should know about the different skincare treatments including: facials, peels, and lasers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordana and Nicole start off with a few updates on their own weddings and a very exciting vaccine eligibility update in NY! Then, they dive into the main topic for the week: wedding gifts and guest etiquette. They start off with a listener who writes in about how to navigate the world of wedding gift giving, especially when you’re not super close with the couple getting married. Then, they discuss another listener email about a tricky situation involving whether to invite the best man’s girlfriend who she doesn’t particularly like and is known to cause drama. After that they cover an email from a listener who writes in about maid of honor responsibilities, room block questions, and bridal shower family drama. They round it off with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this week about bridezillas, beer and wine open bars, and courtesy invites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back this week to discuss an important topic: how to include your love ones in your wedding when you aren't having a bridal party. First off, a listener writes in about how to include her finances sibling in the wedding when they have decided against wedding parties. Jordana and Nicole go through a list of options of how to accomplish this during the ceremony as well as different options thought the day. Then, another listener writes in about a tricky dilemma, having two friends who are getting married in the same weekend and how to best support them both on their big days. Lastly, Jordana and Nicole tackle a 3rd email about a bride-to-be whose father passed away and is at a loss about how to handle the mother-son dance between her fiancé and his mother. To end the episode, they go through another another round of Unpopular Opinions, this week about engagement photos, big weddings, and first looks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole hosts returning guest Jen Glantz founder of Bridesmaid for Hire to talk all about her recent wedding journey! They start off with a rundown of her business and everything she’s learned across the years from attending countless weddings and dealing with all the inevitable interpersonal situations that arise. Then, they go into her own recent wedding process, how she navigated getting married in the pandemic, and a few pointers on how to make sure you are actually prioritizing what’s important for you when planning a wedding. To end the show, they go through a few bridesmaid related questions from the listeners, going over everything from unasking someone to be your bridesmaid to who should pay for the hair and makeup to gift ideas for your bridesmaids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back this week to talk all about the tricky subject of making sure others are happy with your wedding while staying true to your own priorities. They kick it off with a listener email about a bride whose controlling mother who has been giving pushback on almost every decision she has made so far. She's struggling to keep her involved while planning the wedding she wants. Then, they breakdown another email from a bride about how to avoid the competitive nature surrounding weddings, especially when several of her friends are also getting married around the same time period. Next, they go into a third email about a bride who is forgoing a big wedding in favor of a small ceremony, but is struggling to explain the change to her friends and family without feeling guilty for not having a big event. They end the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions, discussing rehearsal dinners, after wedding snacks, and floral centerpieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode, brought to you by Verstolo Fine Jewelry, Samantha is joined by Lauren Grunstein. Lauren is the Vice President of Verstolo and she is here to share all that her fine jewelry company has to offer. From custom creations to diamond rentals we learned that rented diamonds are definitely a bride’s best friend. Lauren then responds to your bridal jewelry Unpopular Opinions and a listener’s submission to the Brides Help Desk. What would you do to prevent hating your engagement ring? Make sure to follow @Verstolo and visit Verstolo.com to find out more about their consultation process and see all they have to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana and Nicole are back this week with another episode! They start off by discussing their first holidays as newly married couples, Nicole’s plans to adopt a dog, and Jordana’s upcoming honeymoon. Next, Jordana has a major announcement to share, and then we get into those listener emails. Up first, we have a bride who’s conflicted about a friend she hired for her wedding (and the moment she realized it probably wasn’t the best idea). The next listener email covers a couple questions, including some save the date advice, what to do with your wedding dress after the big day, and deciding between who should be walking you down the aisle. Then, it’s time for “Unpopular Opinions,” this time about wedding shower invitations, serving liquor, and boutonnieres (overrated or cute?). Next, they read their “Happily Ever After” email all about dealing with feeling jealous of others getting married before you, before closing with a round of “Save or Splurge?,” where they discuss which expenses are worth splurging on and which you should actually save your money on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by Tori Williams, world-renowned celebrity event planner and star of VH1’s “My Celebrity Dream Wedding.” To kick off, they chat all how Tori dove head first into the wedding industry after starting off in wedding hair and makeup. Next, they discuss how she makes high budget weddings possible, expenses that you can definitely skip on, and even some of her favorite celeb weddings for wedding planning inspiration. Then, it’s time to get into our listener questions, starting with budget friendly ways to make your wedding feel more luxurious. Plus, Tori shares her thoughts on the biggest wedding trends of 2022, and advice for planners who are working with clients who don’t know what they want. They move onto the “Save or Splurge?” segment, where they discuss whether or not it’s worth spending on paper products, lighting, and tablescape decor. To round off the show, they close with “Unpopular Opinions,” this time about greeting all your wedding guests, the importance of flowers, and all white-florals (timeless or overrated?). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by Chris Burns, AKA @fatcarriebradshaw to talk all about what it’s like being a bridesman, best man, groomsman, and soon-to-be wedding officiant. We kick off with some listener questions, starting with how he affords attending so many weddings, whether you have to buy a wedding gift if you’re a bridesmaid, and if it's ever okay to not go to a bridal shower. Plus, Chris shares his favorite bridesman outfit, the best tips to keep the bride calm, and the number one thing a bride should never forget on the wedding day. Then, it’s time for a listener email all about how to line up your bridesmaids when everyone just can’t seem to agree (does the order really matter?). Finally, they close with their “Unpopular Opinions” segment, this one about gifting etiquette, who’s really supposed to pay for the bachelorette party, and couples showers vs. bridal showers (which one’s better?).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by wedding planner, event stylist, and Real Housewives of Miami star, Guerdy Abraira! To start off, Guerdy shares how she got into the world of wedding planning experience, the difference between a wedding planner and an event stylist, and her favorite wedding that she’s ever designed. We of course can’t forget about listener questions, starting off with how to elevate your venue with tablescape decor (but also keeping it budget-friendly). Plus, they discuss the top five things you should do immediately after getting engaged, and practical tips to plan an afterparty. Finally, it’s time for our “Unpopular Opinions” segment, this one about welcome signs, grand exits, and DJs vs. bands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Nicole is joined once again by Betches' own Bryan Russell Smith to talk all about updates on his upcoming destination wedding in Spain. They discuss venue site visits, which vendors he's booked so far, and custom wedding invitations. They dive into some listener questions about wedding traditions (including ones he'll definitely be skipping), picking an officiator, and ideas for dress codes. Next, it's time for the first listener email about having two weddings (is it too much?). Then, the second email is about a conflicted bride who is struggling to overcome people-pleasing and unsolicited opinions while wedding planning. Finally, they they wrap with a round of "Unpopular Opinions," discussing things like first looks, plus ones, and welcome parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is back this week those a returning guest (and someone we all know and love), Caroline Crawford Patterson! They start off with an updated on how the married life is going, before diving into a rapid-fire round of questions to answer all things wedding dilemmas. They discuss things like the very first thing to do after getting engaged, invitation rules, and ideas for the groom and bride the morning of the wedding. Then, it’s time for the listener email, this one about a pregnant bridesmaid who can’t attend bachelorette party anymore. After that, they play a round of “Unpopular Opinions,” about getting ready photos, working out on the wedding day (do people really do that?), and destination bachelorettes when you already have a destination wedding. Finally, they close with a game of “Save vs. Splurge,” where they talk about aisle decor, champagne toasts, and appetizers for cocktail hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by Betches’ own Integrated Marketing Director (and bride-to-be) Karla Barone! They start with all the deets on how she met her fiancé, Corey, and the day of her proposal (plus how far Corey was willing to go to make it all happen). Karla shares her wedding planning process, including her wedding venue, the meaning of her wedding date, and which vendors she’s booked thus far. Up next, they get into the backstory of her ring, and how she decided to upgrade a family heirloom engagement ring to fit her personal style. They discuss sentimental details Karla and Corey are working into the wedding decor (even taking inspo from the dating app they met on), and how a wedding planner saved her *literally* thousands of dollars. Then, it’s time for a listener email all about the overwhelming (and relatable) feeling of wedding planning. Finally, they close with a round of “Unpopular Opinions,” discussing things like dog-themed cocktails, wedding bands, and micro weddings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is joined this week by Founder of Maya Moves, Maya Sank, to talk all things wedding dances. To start, Maya shares all about her background as a dance choreographer, and how that eventually led her to get into weddings. They get into listener questions about first dances, discussing things like choosing song suggestions, slow vs. fast songs, and easy moves anyone (literally— anyone) can incorporate into their first dance. Then it’s time for a listener email about a simultaneous father/daughter and mother/son dance. The next listener email gets into a bride who wants to include her step dad in her traditions while also honoring her dad who passed. Nicole and Maya round off this episode with a game of “Unpopular Opinions,” this time about photo booths, bach party etiquette, and partnered entrances at the wedding party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Nicole is joined by host of the We Met At Acme podcast, Lindsey Metselaar! Lindsey is here to give us the scoop of her engagement, ring shopping, and not to mention — planning it all in just 5 months!! They begin with a flashback to how Lindsey met her husband, Steven, before getting to the engagement details, and jumping straight into the wedding planning process. Lindsey shares why she decided to having her wedding so soon, and how the shorter timeline actually helped her make decisions easier. She then gets into adding that extra pop of color her wedding, including her green dress and incorporating bright colors in her wedding decor. They chat about bridesmaids styling, wedding regrets, and what it was like having Sara Barailles perform at her reception. Then it’s time for “Unpopular Opinions,” where they discuss first looks, ditching the traditional white dress, and stopping the dance for the cake cutting. To round off the episode, they close with “Save vs. Splurge,” debating whether to skimp out or spend on pinspot lighting, wedding day jewelry, and bridesmaid gifts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Nicole is joined once again by Chris Burns AKA @fatcarriebradshaw to solve your wedding dilemmas! Before they jump into the emails, Chris catches us up on his wedding life, including the one he recently attended, and all the weddings he’s attending this year. Then, it's time for the listener emails about - uninviting guests, in-laws' unsolicited opinions, and friends who schedule their weddings too close to your's. After that, Chris and Nicole move over to some games, starting off with a brand new one called "Wedding Regrets" about hiring videographers, remembering to eat at your own wedding, and hosting vs. focusing on your partner. Finally, we close with our classic "Unpopular Opinions," this one about matching bridesmaids dresses, rustic decor, and cocktail hour receptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by mental health and body image advocate, and host of the Real Pod podcast, Victoria Garrick! She is here to discuss all things wedding planning, starting off with her engagement story and how it all happened. They get into the inevitable and relatable pressure that comes with being a bride, and the pressure that society puts on us to "shed" for the wedding. Then, Victoria talks about how her dress shopping experience was and yes - not crying when she found "the" dress (and that's OK!). She also shares tangible tips on how to handle comments made about your body throughout the wedding planning process. Plus, she shares how she came to her decision to do a first look and why it's so important to her to have a positive wedding mindset. To close the show, they end with a Game of "Unpopular Opinions," including who should see your dress before the big day, donut walls, and Sunday weddings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is joined by wedding planner and owner of Rheefined Company, Jason Rhee, for our most anticipated episode yet. Jason is to talk all things vendor tipping and more! Before getting into the nitty gritty of vendor tipping, they discuss the first and foremost important first step before you even start to consider vendor shopping. They also chat about tips for shopping around for ideal vendors, whether or not it's rude to negotiate with vendors, and what to expect in a vendor contract. Next, Nicole and Jason move over to hot topic discussion - which vendors exactly should we be tipping (and how much??). Then, it's time for a game of "Unpopular Opinions," this one about - chairs, silk bouquets, and inviting someone just because they invited you. Finally, they wrap with a game of "Save vs. Splurge," discussing things like renting nicer flatware/drinkware, reception experiences, and live music during cocktail hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is back in the studio, and this week she’s joined by bride-to-be Taelor Pawnell (aka Stylish Sista) for a very informative wedding planning debrief. Taelor tells us all about how she met her fiancé, why she decided to hire a “budget” wedding planner, and how she ended up getting the engagement photos of her dreams. Plus, she fills us in on the bridesmaid powerpoint that went viral, along with how to get your hands on the ready-made template yourself. Never too early to get the bridesmaids organized, amirite? Next, Taelor shares her best advice for when you’re shopping for a plus size wedding dress. Finally, she tells us about the ingenious guest-experience she has planned for her upcoming wedding (hint: Ms. Pac-man would be proud). Download Taelor's template here: @Stylishsista - Bridesmaid Welcome Presentation Template Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is joined today by the one, the only, the new Jordana Marinelli (well, still Abraham for now). Refreshed from her honeymoon, Jordana is ready to relive every moment with us and share her tips along the way. Warning, she’s honest about what honeymooners have to suffer through… surrounded by cake, champagne, and rose petals, it’s truly horrible! First, they started their trip off in Sri Lanka with a tea tour and a wildlife safari in Yala National Park. Next, The Maldives, where they hopped on a sea plane to be transported to their picturesque overwater bungalow surrounded by clear blue water and relaxation. On their way home, they decided to take a 36 hour layover in Dubai, where in that short amount of time her husband, Michael, convinced her to go skydiving. Because why not fall (pun intended) in love all over again while plummeting down to earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by Mikayla Nogueira, a successful makeup artist and 2023 bride. They chat about Mikayla’s dating journey with her fiance' and how it convinced her to believe in love at first sight. Then, Mikayla reveals that she actually gave direction when it came to her engagement ring, since you know, she'll be wearing it everyday. She then shares that a “clean and classic” aesthetic is her vision for the wedding, but will she pull a Christine Quinn and have a sloth make an appearance? Lastly, Nicole asks who Mikayla would trust to do her makeup on the big day and the answer will shock you. No, unfortunately it’s not Rihanna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole is joined this week by BETCHES very own, Amanda Duberman. In this episode, Amanda focuses on narrowing down her non-negotiables, which mainly consists of her need for good NYC food, and who can blame her? She then asks Nicole for her advice when it comes to DIYing a majority of her wedding. Nicole’s big tip is solidifying after party plans if you want the festivities to last all night. They then read an email submission about getting post engagement anxiety, and how Amanda combats this by focusing on making her special day very personal rather than traditional. How? By adding politics, of course. Lastly, they play a game of “Unpopular Opinions”, discussing topics like: having an open bar, wearing a cape vs. a veil, and if you should worry about “half-assing” your wedding planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Nicole is re-joined by Caroline Ripa for a very special mail bag episode. They start by catching up with everything Caroline has been up to since she was last on the show. Then, they answer hot topic emails like debating the age-old question of “kids or no kids on the big day” and how it’s OK to be more nonchalant about your wedding. Next, Nicole debuts a new segment called “Wedding Regrets” where they read some listeners' wedding regrets to give their advice and reassurance. Lastly, they play a round of “Unpopular Opinions” where we get Caroline's opinions, as a designer, on wedding fonts, card boxes, and seating charts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by her very own wedding photographer, Alex Ashman. They start off by reminiscing about Nicole’s wedding and just how they got the perfect wedding photos. Alex goes on to say just how difficult it can be to find a wedding photographer, because you need someone just as unique as your big day. Then, they talk about how your photographer can make the day easier for the couple and also how the couple can make it easier on the photographer (here's a hint - feed them). Finally, they end with a listener’s email, going into detail on how they should set up their timeline for the day from a photographer perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nicole is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Naomi Bernstein, co-host of the Betches Oversharing Podcast and Jordana’s sister. They start off by chatting about a very popular topic, “The Post Wedding Blues” and how it affects couples after their big day. Then, Nicole asks Dr. Bernstein how couples can set up solid groundwork for their marriage before and after the wedding day. Finally, they read a listener email and discuss how couples should handle arguments that pop up during wedding planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Nicole is re-joined by Betches own Bryan Russell Smith to chat about his fast approaching destination wedding. They start off by Bryan giving the latest updates on his planning and how he is working through the last minute details - which includes learning how to address his fiancé's family in (almost) fluent Spanish. Then, they play a round of “Unpopular Opinions” discussing topics like, how long should a ceremony drag on, and do destination bach parties need to stop? Lastly, they read a listener's submitted email about wedding gift expectations from a guests point of view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices