The We Do Collective

💍 Planning a wedding and feeling overwhelmed by budgeting or finding vendors? This week on The We Do Collective, Fallon sits down with Lauren Kay, Executive Editor of The Knot, to talk about their game-changing Budget Advisor tool and dive into the top wedding trends for 2025. We’re covering: • How to use The Knot’s Budget Advisor to create a realistic and stress-free budget. • 2025’s hottest wedding trends (hello, dog sitters and experiential bartenders!). • Tips for prioritizing what matters most in your wedding. • The secret to planning a “domestication wedding” in your dream destination. Whether you’re newly engaged or just looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you plan a wedding that’s authentically you.

💍 Got wedding planning questions? Fallon is here to answer them! In this episode, she tackles The We Do Collective’s first-ever listener email from Melissa, who’s navigating the exciting (and slightly overwhelming) journey of planning a Positano elopement, a Chicago dinner party, and a courthouse wedding. Listen in as Fallon discusses: • The rise of non-traditional weddings like elopements and micro weddings. • Whether you need a planner for a destination elopement. • How to enhance the intimacy of a small wedding day without overdoing it. • Tips for creating an unforgettable dinner party celebration. Melissa’s email is full of relatable questions, and Fallon’s candid, heartfelt advice will inspire anyone looking to make their wedding uniquely theirs. 📩 Have a question for Fallon? Email hello@thewedocollective.com for a chance to be featured on a future episode!

In this episode of The We Do Collective, we're joined by therapist Cat Donohue of Flow House Therapy, who specializes in trauma, family systems, and couples therapy. Together, we explore the mental and emotional challenges nearlyweds face as they prepare for marriage—not just the wedding day. From managing social media pressures to balancing self-care and relationships, Cat offers expert advice on navigating decision fatigue, anxiety, and external pressures from family and friends. We’ll also discuss how couples can use therapy or relationship coaching to strengthen their connection before the big day. Plus, we dive into sensitive topics like handling grief when a loved one can't be present and the often-overlooked mental health challenges during wedding planning, including body image concerns and imposter syndrome. Whether you're in the thick of wedding planning or just getting started, this episode is packed with invaluable insights to help you prepare for a lifetime together, not just one day.

In this episode of The We Do Collective, we’re joined by the fabulous Schuyler Polk of Polk Paper to dive deep into all things wedding stationery! From save-the-dates to thank you cards, we’ll walk you through what’s essential, how to stay on top of timelines, and why the USPS is still a key player in your wedding planning journey. We’ll also tackle the big question: when is it okay to go digital? Whether you’re planning a formal affair or something more relaxed, we’ve got expert advice on creating a stationery suite that reflects your wedding style and ensures guests are in the loop. Tune in for insider tips and a breakdown of everything you need to know to avoid any stationery mishaps!

Episode 1: Meet Fallon Carter – The Story Behind The We Do Collective Welcome to the very first episode of The We Do Collective! I’m Fallon Carter, your host and wedding planner extraordinaire, and I couldn’t be more excited to take you on this journey. In this episode, I’m diving into my backstory – how I went from starting my business with zero experience to being recognized by Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and more. You’ll hear how The We Do Collective was born out of the challenges of helping couples get married in 2020, and how it has grown into a must-have resource for nearlyweds. From planning templates to expert advice, this platform is all about making wedding planning smoother, more fun, and entirely your own. Have questions or need advice? I’d love to hear from you! Email your questions to hello@thewedocollective.com, and I’ll be answering them in upcoming episodes. The We Do Collect, where we do weddings together.