Alicia Bridger runs her own Australian wedding and event planning, styling and design company, and has been recognized by Luxe Magazine as one of the top 20 global wedding planners. She's super talented, warm, and can talk the leg off a chair. Alicia's experience and vision are highly sought after, and she loves to work with clients, not only to create jaw-dropping events but also to help them to enjoy them by removing the stress. Today, Alicia will share some brilliant stories with you while you learn her 5 crucial firs steps for a stress-free wedding planning experience. Resources Mentioned:Alysia Bridger Events: https://www.alysiabridgerevents.com.au/Alysia Bridger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alysiabridgerevents/Send Unbridely a 90 second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtdsThis is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfelt wedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To Write Wedding Vows That Don't Suck' for just $27 now! 🧡https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

Sometimes engaged couples feel like they don't have a lot of input into their wedding ceremony and how well it goes. That either the celebrant or officiant gets it right, or very, very wrong. But when you have knowledge about these three key parts of your ceremony, you have the ability to affect the outcome and feel more confident too.And this is precisely why my chat with gregarious, dynamic, and laid-back celebrant Bridbane-based celebrant, Roxy Hotten, is so important for you to hear.Roxy is gonna teach you 3 often forgotten aspects of your ceremony. Which, when you give them a little thought and a little pre-planning, can really make a difference to both you and your family and friends. It's the difference between a ceremony that feels amazing and one that your guests are just waiting for it to end.We chat about Roxy's most memorable ceremony in Egypt, and she shares all about wedding guest care, different recessional options (that's the part where you're walking out as a married couple) and also the perfect length of a ceremony for you.Resources Mentioned:https://roxyrocks.com/https://www.instagram.com/roxycelebrant/*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by WedSites.com, Unbridely's recommended wedding website builder, guest management platform & wedding planning tool all in one.Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding website and use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans.-----Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

There are countless different traditions, superstitions, cultural influences and religions that you may want to consider and include in your wedding planning and your day of activities. But the number one thing that I implore you to consider is: ‘what does this mean to us’?Because feeling obligated and pressured to take part in traditions or customs you don’t like, value, understand or have any connection with, is a waste of your precious time - and often money too!Your host, Camille Abbott, shares 6 outdated wedding traditions that don't make sense in 2023, and a few ideas for how to give them a bit of a glow-up.Maybe you can start a beautiful and meaningful new tradition that you'll be proud to have your family pass down in the future.Resources Mentioned:Ep20: 6 Essential Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Pick Your Bridesmaids: https://apple.co/3J6eF8qhttps://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by the Unbridely Couples private Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/izR_unbridelyAre you engaged to be married and need planning advice, want to talk something out or share your wedding stories?If you’re looking for a like-minded community of modern engaged couples join us in the Unbridely Couples Facebook group! 🙋-----Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

Do you want to feel valued, seen, heard, and loved on your wedding day. It’s a no brainer, isn’t it? So with that in mind..What if I asked you whether, you also want your guests to feel valued, seen, heard, and loved at your wedding? You want that too, right?Jordan Kentris is a Canadian maximalist designer of 15+ years and founder of A Good Day who specialise in one-of-a-kind stationery and event branding.From his years in advertising, communication and design, and his own experiences as a member of the LGBT+ community Jordan has a unique point of view about what inclusivity in weddings really means in practice. HINT: it goes back to the valued, seen, heard, and loved question I asked you before.Today Jordan is going to teach you 8 easy ways to make your wedding more inclusive including: ·      how the words and phrases you use in your wedding stationery design affects how your guests feel,·      a few common blind spots that couples often have in their planning that makes their wedding not very welcoming or comfortable for all their guests,·      and how to roll out inclusive and gender-neutral language in your day-of activities and design pieces. Resources Mentioned:A Good Day website: https://agooddayinc.com/A Good Day on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agooddayinc/https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtdsThis is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfelt wedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To Write Wedding Vows That Don't Suck' for just $27 now! 🧡https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

Grooms and those who don a suit for a wedding are expressing themselves more and are generally stepping away from cookie-cutter looks.Which begs the question, where and how do you even start?Steven Athinodorou is the Adelaide Showroom & Business Development Manager for Australian made-to-measure tailor, Oscar Hunt.They create and specialise in custom-made attire, personalised and meaningful suiting and accessories for weddings, special events and everyday business wear as well.The short story is, Steven knows his stuff.In this episode you will learn: a step-by step guide to how to find a suit style that you lovethe percentage of bow ties vs long neck ties vs no ties that grooms wearhow to know if you should wear socks with your suitthe difference between a bespoke, made-to-measure and off-the-rack suit.if all of your wedding party need to wear the same suit (and what to do if you’re not going for that look), PLUShow traditional dress code expectations vary between countries and how you may need to create your very own personalised dress code to really communicate the exact vibe you’re going for. Resources Mentioned:https://www.oscarhunt.com.au/*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by WedSites.com, Unbridely's recommended wedding website builder, guest management platform & wedding planning tool all in one.Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding website and use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans.-----Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

If you’ve ever heard someone say: “just don’t tell them it’s for a wedding” then you know about the “wedding tax”. This week in Ep26 of the Unbridely Podcast, your host Camille Abbott tackles the complex world of wedding tax.Through chats with married couples and wedding vendors, Kathryn Adams from Event Law and the summary of a study on the Consumer Perceptions and Pricing Practices for Weddings from the Louisiana State University, Shreveport, you will learn:What is wedding tax?How the wedding tax might show up in your wedding planning.Is the wedding tax real?What the extra costs and charges are really for, andHow to avoid wedding tax.Resources Mentioned:https://www.unbridelysuppliers.com.au/https://www.eventlaw.online/ Consumer Perceptions and Pricing Practices for Weddings from the Louisiana State University, Shreveporthttps://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by the Unbridely Couples private Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/izR_unbridelyAre you engaged to be married and need planning advice, want to talk something out or share your wedding stories?If you’re looking for a like-minded community of modern engaged couples join us in the Unbridely Couples Facebook group! 🙋-----Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

Did you know that some wedding gowns already purchased in anticipation of the big wedding day pre-covid, never got to have their moment in the sun?This was the case for Felicia’s second-hand wedding dress.Over the last 3 years with the pandemic and the fallout of travel bans, lockdowns and social restrictions, there has been a wholesale shift and change in many engaged couples’ wedding plans, expectations and budgets.Felicia purchased her gown on the online platform StillWhite and it had not even been worn as the original owner had planned her wedding, then it was postponed due to complications around covid and then they decided to elope.Recently married Felicia is a self-confessed “financially meticulous person” and did a whole heap of research before she decided to click the “Contact seller” button.Fortunately for you, Felicia is really generous and happy to share how she did it and today you’ll learn all about her experience, the pros and cons of buying pre-loved, including local bridal boutique The Bride Lab’s perspective and advice, and the 5 smart things to do when you buy a pre-loved wedding dress.  Resources Mentioned:www.StillWhite.com.auwww.thebridelab.com.auhttps://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/blog/top-7-most-polluting-industrieshttps://www.elle.com/uk/fashion/trends/a32484801/second-hand-wedding-dresses/https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtdsThis is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfelt wedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To Write Wedding Vows That Don't Suck' for just $27 now! 🧡https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

This week I’m sharing the guest interview I did with Yvette Sitters on the Manage My Wedding podcast a little while ago.Yevette is a wedding planner with 22 years of experience, the creator of the Manage My Wedding app, the Manage My Wedding online store and obviously podcast host. She’s a bit of an overachiever, a type-A planner and a family woman.Yvette asked me what I mean when I say “weddings are a team sport”, how to choose and book your wedding vendors and also my biggest wedding planning tip for engaged couples.I love the sound of this interview like it’s just a chat between two old friends and yet, it was the very first time we’d ever spoken. Yvette truly practices what she preaches about supporting other women in business and I can’t wait to interview her this year. Resources Mentioned:Leave a 90 second audio message about your “wedding tax” experience and how it made you feel on SeapkPipe: https://managemywedding.com/MMW Podcast Ep 152: Weddings are a Team Sport with Camille from Unbridelyhttps://unbridely.com/*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by WedSites.com, Unbridely's recommended wedding website builder, guest management platform & wedding planning tool all in one.Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding website and use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans.-----Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

“Giving each thing that you do on your wedding day 110% will result in photos that make you feel something.”Wedding photographer, Alex Szczesniak, from Time With Alex, believes that engaged couples can get better wedding photos by doubling down on their intentions and making smart use of their very limited time.  He also believes that wedding photography is a service first and an art form second and shares how to be more efficient with your family photos, why reception entrances are the worst waste of time ever, and why he let his Mum tell him who to invite to his own wedding.  Resources Mentioned:www.unbridely.comwww.timewithalex.cohttps://www.instagram.com/unbridely/https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast  *The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliatecommission.* ------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcastis brought to you by the Unbridely Couples private Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/izR_unbridelyAre you engaged to be married and need planning advice, wantto talk something out or share your wedding stories?If you’re looking for a like-minded community of modernengaged couples join us in the Unbridely Couples Facebook group! 🙋 ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land werecord this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elderspast and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast,you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries thatprovide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute toadvancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage throughVow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

Every week, newly engaged couples ask me where they should start with their wedding planning. And there are so many conflicting opinions, information and guides available. So today I'm going to share with you what I believe to be the 3 indisputable, foundational and crucially important first steps you need to take after you get engaged. This is before you go and book anything in, go to venue opens or start dress shopping. I've also sourced some sobering data about wedding debt, which indicates that the quality of your relationship and marriage are more likely to be negatively impacted if you are not addressing step 3 with your fiancé before you get married. Resources Mentioned:Save big money on your wedding by committing to your top 3 non-negotiable must haves: https://unbridely.com/blog/top-3-wedding-priorities Lending Tree Survey:https://www.lendingtree.com/personal/newlywed-debt-survey/ Ask me a question or tell me about your wedding planning experiences in a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe:https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast *The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliatecommission.* ------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcastis brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck: https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds This is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfeltwedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔 AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪 Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To WriteWedding Vows That Don't Suck' for just $27 now! 🧡https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land werecord this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elderspast and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast,you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries thatprovide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute toadvancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage throughVow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/ Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

When it comes to your wedding, if you already have kids, it's not about IF they'll be included in your big day, but HOW. They're your world and it makes sense to have them participate in some way, but what are your options?From pre-ceremony activities, to ring security, dog escort to photo captain, if your child is willing, we've got heaps of ideas for how they can be a special part of your wedding ceremony. Today you'll learn 10 practical and sweet, but different ways to include your child or children in your wedding ceremony, no matter their age.  Resources Mentioned:How to Plan a Kid-Friendly Weddinghttps://unbridely.com/blog/kid-friendly-weddingHow to Include Kids in Your Weddinghttps://unbridely.com/blog/kids-in-wedding6 Blended Family Unity Rituals for your Wedding Ceremony (that haven't been done to death)https://unbridely.com/blog/family-unity-wedding-ceremony*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.* ------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by WedSites.com, Unbridely's recommended wedding website builder, guest management platform & wedding planning tool all in one.Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding website and use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans. ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for GirlsSupport the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

I bet you’ve had this vision in your head for years now;You’re livin' it up with your bridesmaids, on endless summer days laughing in the sunshine, sipping cocktails and planning your most magical wedding day. The reality, unfortunately, is rarely as shiny and perfect as that. Often one or two of them are a lot less than enthralled, won’t communicate on the group chat you specifically set up to discuss planning things with, or seem hell-bent on making what should be a wonderful and exciting time as difficult and stressful as possible for you.  I don’t want that for you. And it all starts with the people you choose to surround yourself with, the ones you keep closest to you.In this episode, I’m going to teach you the 6 deadset essential questions you need to be asking yourself BEFORE you pick your bridesmaids, groomsmen, or wedding party, including a little history on the early roles of bridesmaids which I think might surprise you and perhaps have you rethinking your expectations too.  Resources Mentioned:The average cost of being a bridesmaid: "I'm now broke." We asked 15 women exactly how much it cost them to be a bridesmaid.https://www.mamamia.com.au/average-cost-of-being-a-bridesmaid/ ------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcastis brought to you by the Unbridely Couples private Facebook group.Are you engaged to be married and need planning advice, wantto talk something out or share your wedding stories?If you’re looking for a like-minded community of modernengaged couples join us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unbridelycouples ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land werecord this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elderspast and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast,you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries thatprovide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute toadvancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

Are you changing your name after you get married? What are your name change options? What sort of identification do you need to change your name? Did you know that it takes the average person who DIYs their name change 8 hours to do the research, paperwork, emails, letters and all the admin needed?And depending on where you live, the options you have for changing your last name after marriage and the process for each company, institution or membership to enact that change, can differ as well. Gen from Easy Name Change has been helping newlyweds save hours while changing their names for 15 years now and I’m excited for her to share her extensive global knowledge with you. Gen goes through: 1.  Your name change options and the most common choice newlyweds make,2.  the steps you need to take to change your name no matter what country you’re in, whether you’re going the DIY route or using a name change kit,3.  the 3 biggest mistakes that Gen sees newlywed couples make with changing their name,4.       Gen has also offered a special discount for Unbridely Podcast listeners. By going to EasyNamechange.com and using the code UNBRIDELY5 you can save $5 off your name change kit (link and code below). Resources Mentioned:www.easynamechange.comUse the promo code UNBRIDELY5 for $5 off any of their Name Change Kits (until end of 2024). More info on how to change your name after marriage: https://www.unbridely.com/blog/change-name-after-marriage *The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.* ------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtdsThis is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfelt wedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To Write Wedding Vows That Don't Suck' for just $27 now! 🧡https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/  Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

Custom wedding design sounds fancy, expensive and unattainable, but whether it's limoncello wedding favours that your grandparents made, a cute way to announce your elopement with your video on a custom USB, or incorporating your most recognizable catchphrase into a lobster roll basket liner, your personality is key to creating a celebration that looks and feels like you and not a bland cookie cutter copy of what everyone else before you has done. Jo of Rebel Reflect in Melbourne has been a graphic designer for over 16 years, and her not-so-secret superpower is bringing something different to the table for her clients. In terms of fun concepts, modern typography, and a lighthearted feel to everything from invitation suites to signage, stubby holders to swans.Today, Jo shares some easy ways to inject your own unique quirks into your wedding style and how to know if what you want to do will work. Jo also has a special discount exclusively for Unbridely Podcast listeners; 10% off discount code on purchases from her own online semi-custom design shop. See link below! Resources Mentioned:www.rebelreflect.coFor a 10% discount on Rebel Reflect semi-custom designs from their online shop, use the code UNBRIDELY at checkout; https://shop.rebelreflect.co/collections/ *The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.* ------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by WedSites.com, Unbridely's recommended wedding website builder, guest management platform & wedding planning tool all in one.Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding website and use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans. ------ Subscribe to the Unbridely Podcast!Every Tuesday we bring the very best of modern wedding planning to you with newly married couples' stories, advice from professional and experienced wedding vendors from all over the world, and solo episodes by award-winning celebrant and founder of Unbridely, Camille Abbott.  Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss an episode and if you're loving the show, please leave us a review on your fav podcast platform: www.unbridelypodcast.com  ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls:  https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

They give you unconditional love every single day and are a member of your family. Why wouldn't you want to include your dog in your wedding day? Vet Nurse and owner of I Do Paws, Emily Tromans, agrees wholeheartedly. So if you're just wanting your furbaby for portrait photos or perhaps would like them to bring your wedding rings up to you during the ceremony, after 500 weddings worth of experience, Emily can tell you what you need to do to make it work. In Ep 17 of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast your host, Camille Abbott, asks Emily to share her 5 expert tips for including your dog in your wedding day. From poop bags to treats and dog wedding attire (cute flower collars - aaaw!) she provides an honest insight into what it's really like to go against all sensible advice (never work with children or animals) and also make it an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.  Resources Mentioned:I Do Paws: https://www.idopaws.com/------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by the Unbridely Couples private Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/izR_unbridelyAre you engaged to be married and need planning advice, want to talk something out or share your wedding stories?If you’re looking for a like-minded community of modern engaged couples join us in the Unbridely Couples Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/izR_unbridely🙋 ------ Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

What are wedding vows? How long should wedding vows be?Can my vows be funny?In episode 16, your host of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast, Camille Abbott, multi-award-winning Australian celebrant of 900+ ceremonies, will break writing your wedding vows down into 8 easy steps. She helps walk you through how to write vows, that you can feel super confident and proud of, in around 20 minutes.  If you’re truly freaking out about saying your vows too, make sure you listen to Camille's tips for practising them and/or sharing them with your fiancé before the ceremony.  Find out how many copies of your vows you need, when you should start writing them and if you should practise them. Resources Mentioned:Ep6: 7 strategies to help you not cry on your wedding dayhttps://bit.ly/Ep6UnbridelyPodcast------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtdsThis is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfelt wedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To Write Wedding Vows That Don't Suck' for just $27 now! 🧡https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/ Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

What are the 3 biggest wedding planning time sucks (and how to avoid them)?In Episode 15 of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast your host, founder of Unbridely and Australian marriage celebrant, Camille Abbott, interviews WedSites co-founder, Ayla Toyokawa all about how engaged couples can save their precious time when planning their big day. With WedSites wedding website builder, RSVP capabilities and event management suite of tools, you can be your own wedding planner and share your progress with others in real time. Learn a bit about what makes Ayla’s platform, WedSites different from other online wedding tools and how professional wedding planners can now get on board too. Resources Mentioned:For engaged coupleswww.wedsites.comUse the code UNBRIDELYPOD for 10% off any of the paid plans VIDEO: Create a beautiful and free wedding website in only 6 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27wTyOKcml0&t=31s For professional wedding plannerswww.wedsites.com/businessWedSites business plans*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.* ------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcastis brought to you by WedSites.com, Unbridely's recommended wedding websitebuilder, guest management platform & wedding planning tool all in one.Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding websiteand use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans:www.wedsites.com ------  Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land werecord this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elderspast and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander cultures.Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast,you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries thatprovide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute toadvancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage throughVow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/ Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

What if your introverted guests don’t enjoy themselves at your wedding? Because not everyone loves cutting shapes on a packed dance floor. Sandra Senn and her team from Hashtag Insta Prints are party starters and take an active role to deliver inclusive and open photo booth services to weddings and other events all over South Australia. In this interview, she explains how their service of printed photos and real-time Instagram uploads, participation from guests who are not onsite, and taking the right photo means that no guest feels left out. And also how, if you're able to entice your guests to interact in some kind of activity together, you can create a magic atmosphere and a wedding that no one forgets no matter what size budget you're working with. Be sure to listen to the end of this episode for my list of 17 fun ideas guaranteed to mix it up and leave even your most shy family and friends wanting more.  Resources Mentioned:www.hashtaginstaprints.com.au------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtdsThis is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfelt wedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To Write Wedding Vows That Don't Suck' for just $27 now! 🧡https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

You either love ‘em or you hate ‘em.. As if the “do we get a wedding videographer or don’t we” question doesn’t divide engaged couples’ opinions enough, the (relatively) new breed of music-vid style wedding videos has people either frothing or frowning from the very first frames. And tbh Elena and Sophia are secretly pleased if their vibe doesn’t do it for you. Because they know their fans LOVE what they can bring to their wedding day and to the finished product as well. Burgers, bikes and babes The Costa Sisters are self-taught mavericks of the wedding videography space. They turn wedding films into music videos, messed with all the traditional rules and basically have created their own niche. Based in Cardiff Wales, they are suckers for a destination wedding and have a filming bucket list that they encourage their couples to help them tick off. The more wild, the better.In Ep 13 of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast your host, award-winning Australian celebrant of 900+ ceremonies and founder of Unbridely, Camille Abbott, chats with The Costa Sisters about their major influences, their planning and prep tips for engaged couples to create a wild video style, and why trust and communication about your insecurities early on is super important.And make sure you listen right to the end for their craziest wedding story.  Resources Mentioned:The Costa Sisters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecostasisters/Lonely Hearts Film Camp: https://www.lonelyheartsfilmcamp.co/ ------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by the Unbridely Couples private Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/izR_unbridelyAre you engaged to be married and need planning advice, want to talk something out or share your wedding stories?If you’re looking for a like-minded community of modern engaged couples join us in the Unbridely Couples Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/izR_unbridely🙋 ------ Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

What will make your wedding 'successful'? And what you can do to make your wedding day the absolute best it can possibly be?In Episode 12 of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning podcast, your host Camille Abbott shares the results of the many different approaches she's seen her engaged couples take over the 900 ceremonies that she's helped to plan, write and conduct over the last 15 years as an award-winning marriage celebrant.And the great news is there are 2 very specific, attainable, no-cost behaviours that will help you create a more enjoyable wedding day for both of you and set you up for a great married life too!  Resources Mentioned:Episode 1 of the Unbridely Podcast: https://unbridely.buzzsprout.com/1998602/11206719-01-about-unbridely-3-little-known-secrets-to-your-best-wedding-celebration ------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck: https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtdsThis is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfelt wedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To Write Wedding Vows That Don't Suck' for just $27 now! 🧡 https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds -----Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcast, you’re assisting over 177 community-based organizations in six countries that provide education, job training, and vital life skills that contribute to advancing girls’ rights and raise awareness to help end child marriage through Vow for Girls. Find out more about how YOU can help Vow for Girls: https://vowforgirls.org/get-involved/Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com