The Pre Nup: A Wedding Planning Podcast

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast where we talk honestly about love, weddings, and everything in between. This week, we're joined by the hilarious Brendan Donegan for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the one part of the wedding day everyone fears and no one prepares for: the speeches. As a comic who's spent years on stage (and survived more than a few bachelor parties, engagement parties, and "surprise, we hired a comedian" disasters), Brendan knows exactly why most wedding toasts flop and how to actually land one. From the best man speech so inappropriate it became a cautionary tale, to the maid-of-honor opener you need to retire immediately, to why you should never, EVER let ChatGPT write your toast, Brendan holds nothing back. We get into the genuine-vs-funny rule that instantly makes any speech better, the real reason brides wear wigs to their bachelorette, the great garter toss debate, and the father-daughter dance song guaranteed to wreck you. Then we close it out with a brutally honest Rom Com Rewatch of Bride Wars (which Brendan may or may not call one of the worst wedding movies ever made). Whether you're writing a speech, terrified of giving one, or just want the funniest, most honest take on wedding-day chaos, this episode is for you. Episode Highlights: • Why you should never let ChatGPT write your wedding speech (and what it can't do for you) • The one-line rule that instantly makes any toast better • The best man speech so inappropriate it became a cautionary tale (with the in-laws sitting right there) • The maid-of-honor opener you need to stop using • Exactly how long your speech should be (and the number that makes guests mentally check out) • Why hiring a comedian for your wedding or bachelor party almost always backfires • The real reason brides and bridesmaids wear wigs to the bachelorette • The garter toss debate: keep the tradition or retire it for good? • The father-daughter dance song that will absolutely make you sob • A genius hack to stop stage-hungry guests from hijacking your reception • The Bride Wars rewatch: is it really one of the worst wedding movies ever made? Find Brendan: Instagram: @brendandonegancomedy

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day—and survive all the chaos along the way! I’m your host, Adriana, and this week we’re pulling back the curtain on the wedding industry with NYC-based planner Lara Mahler, founder of The Privilege Is Mine. From skipping morning jitters and waking up with your partner, to rethinking first looks and speeches, Lara’s approach to planning is refreshingly real and totally freeing. If you’re an offbeat bride (or just a stressed one), this episode will change how you see the day. Episode Highlights:- “No kids” weddings and how to enforce your boundaries- The right way to tell guests your color palette- What to do if someone cancels day-of- The truth about the one-year wedding gift myth- Lara’s hot takes on what makes a wedding truly unforgettable

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day! I’m your host, Adriana, and this week I’m joined by my sister (and the queen of practicality), Big Vic, for an episode that will save you from major post-wedding regret. We’re diving into everything wedding registry, from the must-haves you’ll actually use to the total flops you’ll wish you’d skipped, with a little help from our favorite registry platform, MyRegistry.com. Whether you want an espresso machine, a honeymoon fund, or a mix of both, MyRegistry lets you combine every store, brand, and item you love into one easy, universal list. Big Vic shares her brutally honest takes, her favorite unexpected items, and the one thing every couple forgets to register for (but definitely shouldn’t). Plus, we’ll break down how to use MyRegistry.com like a pro so you can make the smartest choices and actually get gifts you’ll love and use. Episode Highlights:- The most useless wedding gifts that never leave the box- Everyday essentials that are actually worth adding- The most common registry mistakes couples make- The secret to having 5 registries all in one place (Hint: MyRegistry.com)- Set up cash funds and experiences right on MyRegistry.com- The best registry perks to keep your eyes out for This episode is sponsored by @myregistry—now partnered with @davidsbridal to make weddings and registries effortless. Start your dream registry today at https://davidsbridal.myregistry.com/ or at the link in bio.

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day—and survive all the chaos along the way! I’m your host, Adriana, and this week we’re going solo with your wildest submissions yet. From mother-in-laws who want to wear white, to cousins demanding seating charts like they’re running the event, to a venue that literally closed two weeks before the wedding, we’re breaking down what to do (and how to keep your sanity) when wedding planning goes completely off the rails. Episode Highlights: - Real brides spill their craziest planning nightmares- What to do when family drama explodes mid-wedding planning- The etiquette loophole for small destination weddings & engagement parties- Wedding songs that sound romantic… but are actually breakup anthems- A feel-good follow-up: how one bride got her dream food truck approved This episode is brought to you by JTV — your one-stop shop for happily ever after. Visit https://www.jtv.com/wedding and get 20% off with code WED20.

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day—and get the most out of it long after “I do”! I’m your host, Adriana, and each week I sit down with top pros, influencers, and real couples who keep it honest about love, marriage, and everything in between. This week, I’m joined by Carly and Hope, founders of Olive Branch Studios and two of the best floral preservation artists in the country. We’re talking all things wedding flowers: how to save them, turn them into art, and make your investment last for generations. From bouquets that arrive three weeks late (and still get saved!) to creating gallery walls out of centerpieces, this conversation will change the way you think about your florals. Episode Highlights:- What flower preservation really is—and why it matters- How to keep flowers alive until they’re shipped- When to book preservation (and why it’s never too late)- Why preservation is the new “something to pass down”- DIY-ing your wedding flowers... is it worth it? This episode is brought to you by @olivebranchstudioss — preserve your wedding bouquet and get 10% off with code PRENUPPOD10 at theolivebranchstudios.com or at link in bio.

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day! I’m your host, Adriana, and each week, I’m joined by the industry’s top professionals, celebs, influencers, and friends who are sharing their best tips, advice, and the mistakes they’ve made so you don’t have to. This week, I’m talking with sexologist Natassia Miller about how to keep your sex life evolving as your relationship does. We’re covering how sexual communication strengthens emotional connection, why curiosity is essential in long-term love, and what to do if you’ve fallen into a sexual rut. Whether you’re newly engaged or a few years into marriage, this episode is full of real talk about communication, and how to build intimacy that actually lasts. Episode Highlights:• Why “forever” doesn’t have to mean boring• How to talk about sex without shame• Rewriting your sex script as a couple• Communication tips that build trust and connection• What Natassia says every couple should do before the wedding

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day! I’m your host, Adriana, and each week, I’m joined by the industry’s top professionals, celebs, influencers, and friends who are sharing their best tips, advice, and the mistakes they’ve made so you don’t have to. This week, I’m joined by the endlessly hilarious and refreshingly real Chinae Alexander to talk all things Lisbon wedding planning, navigating Catholic traditions when you’re not religious, and embracing motherhood prep before the big day. Whether you’re a chill bride or a Type A Virgo, this convo will make you laugh, cry, and rethink everything you thought a wedding “should” be. Episode Highlights:•Wedding planning on a tight timeline• Why her wedding party is 100% kids (yes, really)• Ghosts, murder mysteries, and making your wedding unforgettable• Her wildest bridesmaid and bachelorette party story (you’ll never guess)• Talking fertility, pregnancy hopes, and breaking taboos This episode is brought to you by Pearl Planner: wedding planning powered by AI, fueled by love. Be one of the first to get started with our exclusive beta at pearl.davidsbridal.com!