Unbridely - Modern Wedding Planning

Have you ever received a wedding invitation and felt a ping of disappointment when you saw it was on a Wednesday? The excitement for your friend was real, but so was the mental load that followed. In this episode, we talk about weekday weddings from both the guest and engaged couple’s side of the situation. While the cost savings of a weekday wedding can be significant (like 30-40% off the venue alone), they come with real trade-offs for your guests. Couples who are considering a ...

Most engaged couples pick a wedding catering format the same way they pick a venue: because it just felt right, or someone recommended it. But the format you choose shapes everything from the energy in the room, to how long they stay at your wedding and, maybe most importantly, how much you spend. Josh de Haas from Chopping Board Catering, one of South Australia's most in-demand wedding caterers, breaks down every major catering format/style in plain terms. Shared platters, plated sit-down, c...

What makes a wedding truly unforgettable? HINT: it's rarely the budget. It's the small, intentional decisions that show your guests (and yourselves) that you really care about their experience and comfort. In this episode, I break down 8 specific tweaks that my couple, Tess and Michael, did differently that completely transformed the vibe and energy of their wedding day. Every single idea is practical, doesn’t cost a fortune, is stealable, and available to you right now. Resourc...

Money is almost always a touchy topic in weddings, but in the current economic climate there's definitely an added feeling of pressure and expectations. Making sure you have a wedding budget and are tracking expenses in a way that you are both happy with is crucial to a great wedding for sure, but even more so to the health and longevity of your marriage. So if you're planning the most epic party of your life, but feeling the budget blues, I got you. Because in this episode, I'm gonna give y...

Do you want to include your dog (or dogs) at your wedding, but maybe bypass the chaos, the chewed bouquets or your dad picking up giant poos in his very best suit? Today we’re talking about how to include your fur-baby in your day in a way that’s truly calm, safe and, honestly, ridiculously cute. With an added secret advantage of actually making your guests relax and laugh more too. You’ll hear how Emily, a vet nurse and founder of I Do Paws, turned her very own “menace at the ceremony” into ...

Did you realise that the success, or dismal failure, of your wedding speeches can throw your reception timeline, energy and atmosphere into total chaos? Poorly planned, badly timed, rambling, or offensive speeches can affect everyone from your caterers, to your friends, your videographer to your DJ. We’re throwing it back to one of your all‑time favourite and value-packed episodes of the Unbridely Podcast: Episode #34 with multi‑Emmy award‑winning comedy writer and founder of Authentically Fu...

Joe Karso from Do Better Weddings is on a mission to help men seriously lift their groom game. He shares some eye‑opening mindset shifts and super practical ideas that make it easier for grooms to stop being passengers and actually show up as real partners in the planning, on the day and beyond. We talk about what it looks like when a groom is genuinely present and supportive, how tiny, thoughtful actions can completely shift how supported a bride feels, and why “I don’t care, do whatever you...

This is a topic I've actually had on my list to talk about for about four months now. Recently, the story about Brooklyn Beckham and his mum, Victoria Beckham, hit the headlines, and the internet just went wild. Brooklyn said in an interview that he and his wife, Nicola, felt uncomfortable and embarrassed by some of his mum's behaviour at their wedding three years ago. And then, chaos. It wasn't just a gossip moment. It tapped into something deeply familiar. Because these sorts of tensions ha...

Do you want a wedding ceremony that’s a total vibe? Of course you do. But…what the hell does that actually mean? What most modern couples are really aiming for is an energetic, fun, relevant ceremony that isn’t too long, but still has meaning and feels. So what really makes guests remember your ceremony? What leaves them happy, valued, and, dare I say, impressed? The biggest impact that you can make is with your intentions. Because it's the thoughtful touches that say "we see you," and keepin...

Does DIY-ing your wedding flowers and styling actually save you money—or does it quietly steal your time, your sanity, and maybe even hijack your dream look without you even realising it? In this episode, two of my long-time colleagues and trusted Adelaide wedding pros, Emily from The Modern Approach and Gabrielle from She Runs Wild Flowers, join the conversation to share what really goes on behind those seemingly simple Pinterest-worthy setups that DIY couples try to recreate. You’ll h...

Just the other day, I was chatting with three seasoned wedding vendors about how, lately, they’ve been hearing from engaged couples asking tons of questions about details that, honestly, aren’t likely to be problems at all. They were frustrated by how they’ve been micromanaged or not fully trusted. So I asked them: “How can an engaged couple really tell who’s a legit, experienced vendor who won’t let them down?” They all agreed that it’s tough for couples to know, especially when so much of t...

Are you a games person, or does the very mention of the word cause you to start dreaming up excuses to opt out? I’ve never been big on games myself, especially at weddings; sometimes they feel awkward or a bit forced, in my opinion. But in this interview, Matthew Vercoe, an experienced MC and now celebrant, really changed my perspective. Through our conversation, I saw how thoughtfully designed wedding reception games connect guests, ease any tension, and make the night more memorable f...

If there’s one question I’ve been getting a lot from couples lately, it’s how to handle all the emotions that come up on your wedding day. Between the joy, the nerves, the deep sense of meaning and connection, it’s a day that’s bound to move you.. sometimes to happy tears. With so many of you asking how to stay present without completely breaking down into an ugly cry, I thought it was the perfect time to revisit one of the most-loved episodes from the Unbridely Podcast. Originally recorded b...