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Nikita from the Guides for Brides team is here to discuss all things weddings with you along with some special expert guests. Designed to guide you through your planning process, our wedding podcast will provide you with helpful tips, practical wedding planning advice, inspiration and so much more. Whether you've just gotten engaged, are in the middle of wedding planning, or nearly ready to tie the knot, make sure you subscribe to this podcast for all sorts of exciting and interesting discus ...
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The Bouquet Toss is no ordinary wedding planning podcast. So many couples seem to be seeking permission to plan their weddings on their own terms. We’re not here to tell you what to do or force any outdated rules upon you. Instead, we’re diving into the history behind the many varied wedding traditions and trends, to share options and resources that will help you decide what to keep and what to toss from your wedding day plans. We believe you should have your day, your way and our goal is to ...
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Forget fairy castles and white doves, darling! Pop the bubbly and grab a pasty because you're invited to the dreamiest podcast where weddings and Cornwall collide! Hosted by the effervescent Francesca from Manhay Farm, where laughter bubbles like champagne and wedding dreams bloom like wildflowers, this podcast is your secret guide to crafting a Cornish celebration as unique and delicious as a cream tea after midnight. Each episode is a treasure trove of inspiration: · Meet incredible local ...
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Send us a Text Message. Forget endless scrolling and spreadsheet nightmares! This episode dives deep into the world of AI and how it can revolutionise your wedding venue search. Discover how to leverage the power of artificial intelligence to find your perfect Cornish wedding venue in record time. From personalised recommendations to virtual tours,…
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Welcome to The Bouquet Toss, your ultimate podcast for wedding planning! We're your hosts, Sari and Jessica, and we believe you should have your day, your way and our goal is to help empower you to plan a wedding celebration that feels authentic to you. In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome back the incredible Jen Glantz for part two of our co…
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Welcome to The Bouquet Toss, your ultimate podcast for wedding planning! We're your hosts, Sari and Jessica, and each week, we chat with top industry experts, recent brides, and friends to bring you the best tips, advice, and real-life stories so you can have the wedding of your dreams. In this episode, we're excited to welcome the incredible Jen G…
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Welcome back to The Bouquet Toss, your ultimate podcast for wedding planning! In this episode, hosts Sari and Jessica dive into all the details of Sari's recent wedding. From ensuring your vows align perfectly with your partner's, to her budget-saving tip for booking the venue of your dreams, Sari shares it all. Discover why the end-of-night cheese…
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🎉 Big News Alert! 🎉 We're SO excited to announce the latest show to join The Love Stories TV Podcast Network: The Bouquet Toss! 🎙✨ After 5 incredible seasons as an audio podcast, we're taking things up a notch with VIDEO! 📹 Now you can WATCH all the fun on YouTube, Spotify, and The Love Stories TV Channel. Get ready because the first new episode is…
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Welcome back to Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast! This week, we're welcoming back Peter Aldridge and Jenny Cassidy from wed2b with a special bonus episode, discussing one of the most fun yet challenging parts of wedding planning: bridesmaid dress shopping. Whether you're a member of the wedding party, or the bride-to-be, wed2b are here to he…
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Send us a Text Message. Dreaming of a wedding ceremony that reflects your unique love story? Forget the stuffy registry office and say "I do" your way with a celebrant-led ceremony in Cornwall! In this episode, we explore the magic of celebrant weddings with Debbie from Brightstar Ceremonies. We'll break down the benefits, discover how to personali…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 2 of Pasties & Prosecco dives into the nightmares (and potential joys!) of guest lists and RSVPs. Host Francesca, a bride-to-be herself, spills the tea on: The tricky balance of venue capacity and guest numbers (who came first, the chicken or the venue?) Why each guest comes with a hidden price tag (besides the emoti…
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Send us a Text Message. Feeling the budget blues when planning your dream Cornish wedding? Don't fret, Cornish cuties! This episode of Pasties & Prosecco unlocks the secret weapon of savvy Cornish brides: budget wedding planning hacks! Host Francesca, a bride-to-be herself, shares her expert tips and tricks to help you conquer your wedding budget w…
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Investing is confusing. But there are some really savvy things you and your partner can be doing to set you up for the future you envision having together. We need real pros to dive into this topic, so today we are speaking with Emily Luk, CEO and cofounder of Plenty - a wealth platform built for modern couples to invest and plan towards their futu…
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The ups and downs of wedding planning can certainly take you for a ride. Once you jump in it gets pretty easy to want to vent about the downs, so we want to take a look at the ups, and recognize how weddings can actually strengthen relationships in a lot of cases. So, today we are speaking with Leah Weinberg - former wedding planner, and author of …
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Learn everything you need to know about prenuptial (and postnuptial) agreements in this weeks episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast 🎙️ Today, we're joined by Poppy Holmes from Penningtons Manches Cooper, leading UK law firm, answering the question: Do I Need A Prenup? Whether you've just gotten engaged or you've already tied the knot, …
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Weddings are found in almost every society, so weddings should be for everyone, and unfortunately, it doesn't always feel that way. Inclusion in the weddings industry has historically left much to be desired, so today we are speaking with a DEI expert to learn how to create a wedding that is equitable and inclusive. Milka Milliance is a co-founder,…
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We're back with the first episode of Season 5! In this episode, we're joined by Peter and Jenny from wed2b, a bridal designer outlet with 40 bridal boutique stores in the UK. Today, we're talking about the best tips and advice for brides wanting to be budget savvy. From how wed2b began, to prioritising your needs as a bride when wedding planning, o…
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A wedding is a ceremony planned to formally execute (and celebrate) a legally binding marriage contract between two parties. While it may not be the sexiest or most romantic way to describe it, but at the crux of it all, a marriage is a legal contract and a wedding is the ritual that marks this life altering change. Even though weddings are incredi…
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For most of us, a wedding is something we view as a rite of passage filled with traditions we associate with the celebration, that often we might not understand or really know the history behind. So, naturally, there are a lot of questions when it comes to why we do weddings the way that we do. To get some answers, we sat down with Mariah Grumet, f…
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For many of today's couples, the prospect of a wedding is weighed heavily against the prospect of buying a house. Marriage or Mortgage, right? We think wedding planning is inextricably tied to your future plans and where you live is certainly at the top. So, we spoke with Amanda Pendleton, Zillow's Home Trend Expert, to learn amazing tips for setti…
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This episode is brought to you in partnership with David's Bridal. As we continue to explore the question of why weddings are so meaningful, we keep coming back to this idea of living in your main character era. When else do you get to be the star of a formal event? Having a wedding gives you a public way to declare your love, and is also the best …
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Tears are a big part of most weddings. Some even prepare for them with custom tissue packets or hope their partner will cry when seeing them at the other end of the aisle. But, while tears can't be planned, you can set an intention of joy throughout not just your wedding day, but your entire wedding planning process. Jameeta Lewis-Davis is a lover …
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Having a wedding is a huge decision emotionally and financially. It can also cause major stress and relationship strain, yet, we all keep having them! This season we want to explore why that is. Why weddings? Why do we do them the way that we do? From legal experts to financial planners, even home ownership professionals, we are speaking with amazi…
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The Bouquet Toss is coming back for a brand new season! We know that wedding planning can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help empower you to plan a wedding celebration that truly reflects your values and priorities. So be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts or at Ever Green Podcasts dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Discover how you can make a positive impact by incorporating a charity into your special day. Together with our charity partners at VOW for Girls, we give you practical tips and ideas to feature your chosen charity within your wedding day, gift list or the related events on the build up to the big day. For over 25 years, Guides for Brides has been …
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This week, Nikita is joined by Elizabeth Ruddick, the owner of 29 Atelier, a renowned British luxury bridal wear brand dedicated to catering to the eco-conscious bride. Together, they delve into the realm of ethical bridalwear decisions, shedding light on numerous approaches to embrace sustainability. From opting for eco-conscious labels to selecti…
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Join us as we dive into the art of delivering a captivating wedding speech, featuring our special guest, Heidi Ellert-McDermott from Speechy. Hosted by Nikita, this episode covers everything you need to know, from structuring your speech to captivating the entire room with your love story. Speechy, a renowned platform, brings together a team of tal…
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In this week's episode Nikita is joined by Karen from Kemp & Kemp Catering, an Award Winning catering company. Having heaps of experience in the industry, Karen has a passion for all things food. And she’s here to help answer some of your wedding related questions. From organisation ahead of the big day, to incorporating your memories in dishes, th…
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Join us for a new episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast as host Nikita sits down with Tracey Mann the founder and owner Tracey Mann Cake Designs. Tracey has many years of experience having loved baking from the age of 12 she has gone on to make wedding cakes for couples in her local area. The second wedding cake she ever made was her o…
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Join us this week for a new episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast with the wonderful Kirsty Grieve and Rebecca Preistley from Flowers by Kirsty! With a stellar reputation and 10 years of industry experience the pair discuss everything you need to know about wedding flowers with host of the podcast Nikita. Having an experience florist c…
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Join Nikita in this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, as she sits down with the very dapper and knowledgeable Alex Edwards, founder of The Cotswold Tailor. With a reputation for impeccable tailoring and a keen eye for style, Alex has helped countless grooms and wedding party members look their very best on the big day.During their…
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Would you like to run a wedding dress shop? In this episode of the podcast, Nikita has joined Ellie Sanderson at her bridal shop in Kiddington to discuss Ellie’s new bridal shop franchise. They discuss how Ellie got started in the industry and how you can too, the advantages to being part of a well established brand and how you can join the franchi…
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In today’s episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita is joined by James and Tom from THAT Event Company. They are talking about how lighting can help personalise your wedding venue and really impress your guests. Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for over 25 years. Bringing together the best venues and suppliers, in one…
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Happy Mother’s day! 🌸 In this episode, Nikita is joined by Lee and Lucy from Canvas Collection. A shop that specialises in beautiful and flattering mother of the bride and groom outfits. They talk about how you can help your mother figure feel comfortable and confident whilst trying on dresses, as well as some of the traditional etiquette surroundi…
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Wedding rings. Engagement rings. Where do you start? Gold wedding rings, silver wedding rings, natural diamonds, lab grown diamonds, mens engagement rings, there are so many different things to think about when it comes to the jewellery you wear on your wedding day. So, in this week's episode of Guides for Brides, The Wedding Podcast, we visited Da…
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At the start of January, we were invited to Dubai to take part in the Global Wedding Excellence Retreat. At this event, top wedding planners and platforms from lots of different countries came together to network, advise each other, discuss current trends and learn about the wedding offering in Dubai. Whilst out there, Nikita had the chance to talk…
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Have you experienced any wedding dress wobbles? 👰 In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita is joined by Rebecca from TDR Bridal. They discuss tips for how to overcome and handle any anxiety you may be feeling about your wedding dress. From trying it on again to talking it through with your bridal boutique, they have some a…
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Today on The Wedding Podcast, Nikita is joined by Jacob from the Henley Distillery. Having worked in distilleries across the UK and having owned his own pop up bar service, Jacob has all the tips and tricks for planning your wedding day drinks. Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for over 25 years. Bringing together the best venues and su…
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In this week's episode Nikita is joined by Nicola from Skin Geek, an Award Winning skin care expert. Having over 20 years experience in the industry, Nicola has a passion for all things skincare. And she’s here to help answer some of your wedding related questions. From spots on the big day, to aesthetic treatments and skin care routines before you…
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We’re back with the first episode of Season 4! In this episode we’re talking with our very own host, Nikita, about all the things she wished she’d known before starting to plan her wedding. From establishing your budget to dealing with venue frustrations, Nikita has gone through it all and is here to help you navigate these dilemmas too. Guides for…
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Episode 1 removed due to technical issues. We will re upload after fixing this on 9th January 2023! We're back for Season 4 of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast! If you're planning your wedding, you're in the right place! Having gotten engaged over the summer, Nikita knows all the ups and downs of wedding planning. Join as she talks to expert…
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You know we love a savvy hack over at the Budget Savvy Bride, and we are so excited to focus today's episode on time and efficiency hacks to reduce stress while planning your wedding. With us to discuss is Chris Hutchins, the ultimate life and financial optimizer who loves doing all the research to get the best experience in life without the expens…
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This week we are discussing wedding planning from a groom's perspective, and this groom just happens to be Ryan Cabrera!!! The platinum winning singer-songwriter who brought us smash hits like "On The Way Down," "True," and "Shine On." His fifth full-length album is due out later this year, but first he debuted his new single called "Worth It." Ins…
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In today's episode we’re talking about something fun, wedding confetti! And what better guests to discuss confetti with than Ashley and Alannah from Shropshire Petals? Shropshire Petals produce confetti from real flower petals, so they are completely natural and biodegradable, something which is required by many wedding venues these days. Ashley an…
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This week we are discussing wedding hair trends. To anyone out there feeling stressed about how to decide what look they want, how to achieve it once they've made that decision, AND make it last all day, we feel you and are here to support. We are so excited to have Joseph Maine celebrity hairstylist, with us today to discuss all things trends, tip…
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Today, we are talking all about sustainability and your wedding day. 🍃 Often, it is the last thing on your mind when planning the day of their dreams, but weddings can be carbon intensive and create lots of waste. Simply being aware of that helps you to consider the environment and sustainability when planning your wedding day, thus making your big…
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This week we are taking a look at wedding planning with a psychological twist. After all, a wedding is about so much more than what color flowers you choose, or whether or not you wear a veil. A wedding is a celebration of your marriage. And while the terms wedding and marriage are often used interchangeably, they actually describe two very differe…
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In this episode, Nikita is talking to the fabulous Tim and Lizzie from Boujee Music. As a wedding music agency, they know everything about planning, choosing and the logistics of live wedding music on a wedding day. They talk all about the Dos and Don’ts of having live music for your big day. From when to have the music throughout the day, to what …
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Navigating family expectations during wedding planning can be tricky, but can become slightly more difficult when you and your partner come from different cultures or religious backgrounds. So, this week's episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast is here to help. Nikita is joined by Nina Beer from Occasion Queens and LaToya Patel from the…
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This week we are discussing what you need to know to increase the ROI on your wedding and travel hack your honeymoon! Whether or not you've been dreaming more about your post-wedding vacay than the big day itself, this episode is sure to spark your wanderlust dreams! With us today to talk all about how to take advantage of travel hacking for the ho…
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With lots of talk in the media recently about whether as a feminist you can take your husbands name once married, we thought we’d ask someone who helps people change their names for a living! In today’s episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita is joined by Cecile from NameSwitch. They go through their takes on the big question, as…
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This week we are discussing prenups. You probably aren’t thinking about prenups while you’re basking in that newly-engaged glow, but today we're talking all about why you should consider one before you head down the aisle. We hope this discussion can help clear up common misconceptions about the process, and ditch the stigma over something that can…
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We all want the special moments of our big day captured forever. It’s a priority for so many couples when they are planning their wedding. But how do you feel comfortable in front of the camera when you’re a bit shy or not used to being the centre of attention? Well, we have the podcast episode for you! Today, Nikita is joined by a panel of award w…
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