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Bridechilla- Wedding Planning Podcast

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Wedding planning the Bridechilla way is ditching the wedding planning BS and stress and encouraging you to plan the wedding that YOU want.
Hosted by Bridechilla Founder Aleisha McCormack, your new virtual bridesmaid, she'll help you put wedstress in the f*ck it bucket and be a Chilla. Subscribe now and see why The Bridechilla podcast is the #1 wedding planning podcast.
*New to the show? Start with episode 286!*
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412- Wedding Planning Q&A

412- Wedding Planning Q&A

In these strange and harrowing times when weddings and fun events have been postponed, I thought it would be good to plan for the future and continue to answer Bridechilla wedding planning questions as a way to look to the future, to a time where we can celebrate again and also keep the momentum for those who are still in the planning stages for weddings that will be celebrated in the future!
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Apr 12, 202047:54
411- Keeping Chilla During Times of Crisis

411- Keeping Chilla During Times of Crisis

We find ourselves globally in a time of crisis, economically, health-wise and dealing with anxiety and the unknowingness of what is around the corner. In this special episode of Bridechilla, I welcome wedding planner, Leah Weinberg from Color Pop Events to talk about what to do if your wedding plans have been affected by COVID-19 and how to emotionally and logistically plan ahead. We keep it light and informative and hope that is a helpful episode for all.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Mar 18, 202038:26
410- Wedding Alcohol- what to serve and how to stay on budget

410- Wedding Alcohol- what to serve and how to stay on budget

In this best of Bridechilla episode, I am joined by Jacqueline Strum, the founder of ThirstyNest.com, the worlds first alcohol gift registry. This episode is everything you need to get the lowdown on alcohol at your wedding. Jacki shares her tips on how to order wine & spirits for a large crowd-how much to order and what type of alcohol should we serve? Do you have to go fancy? Will anyone notice? What do you do if you over order? We share some tips for creating a signature cocktail and not having your guests needing to be carried out of the venue before 6pm! Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Mar 02, 202036:50
409- Wedding Planning Q&A

409- Wedding Planning Q&A

Planning a wedding is an exciting and joyous occasion. Anticipation of the big celebration with your friends and family can be exhilarating. However, the planning process can also be daunting and confusing. The Bridechilla Community is here to support and encourage you during this special and potentially overwhelming time. On this episode of the podcast, Aleisha addresses listener questions.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Feb 16, 202033:44
408- Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A

408- Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A

Bridechilla Q&A returns! You can enjoy your wedding planning. And the Bridechilla podcast is here to help. Rather than being worried or stressed out, you can find support and encouragement from couples who have many of the same questions as you Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings. Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Feb 03, 202030:50
407- Top Tips for Planning a Meaningful Honeymoon

407- Top Tips for Planning a Meaningful Honeymoon

Travel Planner Irina Vishnevskaya returns to share more helpful honeymoon planning and travel tips. Irina is the founder of Allé, a travel planning business that specializes in creating one-of-kind experiences for adventurers. During this episode she shares ways to save time and money when booking your honeymoon, how to decide where to holiday and make sure that you have all of the correct documentation in place prior to jetting off on your honeymoon adventure.
Jan 20, 202059:26
406- Wedding Planning Q&A

406- Wedding Planning Q&A

Bridechilla Q&A is back! Bridechilla founder, Aleisha answers wedding planning questions from the Bridechilla Community. Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings. Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Jan 13, 202030:10
405-How to not be perfect and still be brilliant!

405-How to not be perfect and still be brilliant!

We revisit a classic Bridechilla Episode over the holidays.
Planning a wedding involves so many factors. There are family and friends to consider, vendors to deal with, and so many other plans, all while preparing to start a new life with your partner. With so many variables, there are bound to be things that don’t go as planned. Perfectionism is an enemy to be defeated in wedding planning and in life. In this episode of the Bridechilla podcast, guest Dr. David Purves shares tools and takeaways to overcome and avoid perfectionism.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Dec 30, 201941:26
404- Surviving the Holidays

404- Surviving the Holidays

The Christmas and New Year period can wonderful, catching up with friends and family. It can also be challenging for many reasons. Being in a partnership means that you will work together to create new traditions but also potentially embrace your partner's family and some of their traditions too. It's can be a season of compromise and often it can be a struggle to be in two (or more places at once). This episode is for anyone that needs a pre-christmas (or Hanukkah) pep talk to keep it together, find ways to still have alone time and avoid political talk at the table.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings. Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Dec 23, 201929:02
403- Honeymoon and Travel Planning Q&A

403- Honeymoon and Travel Planning Q&A

A Honeymoon and travel themed Bridechilla Q&A episode where Aleisha is joined by Irina Vishnevskaya, the founder of allé travel, a custom travel planning company in New York City. A majority of Irina's clients are planning their honeymoon. She answers the Bridechilla Communities honeymoon and travel questions, including how far in advance should you book you travel? Is insurance worth it? And do honeymoon upgrades and special treats actually exist? Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Dec 16, 201901:00:01
402- Things Everyone Forgets to Plan for On Their Wedding Day

402- Things Everyone Forgets to Plan for On Their Wedding Day

Wedding planning can be stressful, and when your mind is all over the place, you tend to forget about the "what-might-happen" moments. Veteran wedding planner and podcast host, Renée Dalo joins Bridechilla to share her best tips about what you need to plan for just-in-case, how to handle things when the unexpected strikes, and shares her experiences of weddings not going as planned. This episode is a winner for anyone who is in the lead up to their wedding, has a long checklist and thinks 'surely I am forgetting something!?'
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Dec 08, 201946:34
401- Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A

401- Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A

In this episode of the Bridechilla Podcast, Aleisha answers questions from the Bridechilla Community about whether you should hire a planner or coordinator if at the last minute you are freaking out, rude people who are planning wedding day 'pop ins' and also how to you deal with people wanting to hang out with you all of a sudden when you announce your engagement and you think they're just in it for an invite! All that and more on Bridechilla!
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings. Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Dec 02, 201943:28
400- Stress-Free Wedding Dress Shopping

400- Stress-Free Wedding Dress Shopping

Shopping for your wedding attire can take you through a rollercoaster of emotions. From managing expectations (your own and those around you) to opinions, being overwhelmed with choice and considering budget...it's A LOT.
In the 400th episode of the Bridechilla Podcast, I welcome back to the show Cavin Elizabeth, who as a wedding photographer is one of our regular and (most popular) guests. Cavin and her husband David have just bought a bridal boutique! Cavin shares a bunch of helpful, bullshit-free tips on finding a dress (or suit) that is truly you and avoiding getting stressed out in the process!
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Nov 25, 201948:27
399- Bring Your Wedding Venue to Life with Kevin Dennis

399- Bring Your Wedding Venue to Life with Kevin Dennis

After you’ve made the important decision of where your wedding will be held, then it is time to decide how you can bring your wedding venue to life. What are some ways you can transform your wedding venue? Start by listening to this episode of the Bridechilla Podcast with guest Kevin Dennis, owner of Fantasy Sound Event Services in Livermore, California. Kevin has been in the wedding industry for 25 years and has a wealth of experience using sound, video, lighting, and decor to turn boring venues into beautiful and memorable spaces.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings. Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Nov 18, 201942:14
398- Wedding Planning Q&A

398- Wedding Planning Q&A

In this episode of the Bridechilla Wedding Planning Podcast Aleisha answer's wedding planning questions from the Bridechilla listeners, including do you have to invite frendors (friends who are vendors) to the wedding? How to un-invite a plus 1 and planning your own bachelorette party.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings. Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Nov 11, 201942:47
397- Easy Ways to Plan a Sustainable Wedding

397- Easy Ways to Plan a Sustainable Wedding

Your wedding doesn’t have to leave a negative mark on the environment. There are some easy ways to plan a sustainable wedding, which is exactly what Aleisha shares on this podcast. Weddings can be incredibly wasteful. Disposable plates and cups, clothing worn only once and then discarded, and flowers that aren’t sustainably sourced are just a few of the ways weddings can take their toll on the environment. However, during this episode, you will hear several great and resourceful ideas for reducing your environmental impact without sacrificing your wedding dreams.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Nov 04, 201944:35
396- Avoiding Wedding Planning Burnout

396- Avoiding Wedding Planning Burnout

Burnout is real and feeling consumed by wedding planning and the emotions and tasks that surround the event can be particularly challenging if your day job and life outside of planning is already stressful. In this episode, I share my tips to reduce the possibility of burnout and how also share some of the things that I have learned whilst working full-time and running a small business.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Oct 28, 201934:53
395- Wedding Planning Q&A with Leah Weinberg

395- Wedding Planning Q&A with Leah Weinberg

On this episode of the Bridechilla podcast, guest Leah Weinberg, founder of Color Pop Events, joins the show for some wedding planning Q&A. Leah took her expertise and attention to detail as a commercial real estate attorney and turned it into a business planning beautiful, detailed, and stress free weddings for couples in New York and New Jersey. She lends her advice to the Bridechilla community about how to deal with family members you don’t like, managing the wedding budget, and how to make the last few weeks of planning the wedding stress free! Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Oct 21, 201938:03
394- Q&A - Making Good Wedding Planning Decisions

394- Q&A - Making Good Wedding Planning Decisions

Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A- this episode Aleisha answers wedding planning questions about weekday weddings and guests leaving early, rehearsal dinner speeches and when to not invite family members who might be antagonistic or cause trouble on your wedding day. Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Oct 14, 201933:49
393- Planning for the Unforeseen Circumstances

393- Planning for the Unforeseen Circumstances

On this episode of Bridechilla, Emily Sullivan of Emily Sullivan Events joins us as we discuss how important it is to pre-identify unforeseen circumstances. We talk a lot about what things to plan for, like natural disasters, family drama, and vendors skipping out on your big day. As a wedding planner living in New Orleans, Emily has seen and dealt with it all. On this episode, Aleisha and Emily offer ideas and advice on making your wedding happen no matter what comes your way. If you’re planning for a wedding and looking for ways to plan ahead, then be sure to tune in.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Oct 07, 201944:07
392- Wedding Planning Q&A

392- Wedding Planning Q&A

Whether you are planning a wedding or just going through something stressful, it is nice to hear that other people are dealing with similar issues. Sometimes you hear about other people’s problems and it makes you feel better. Helping you get through the wedding planning process is what Bridechilla is all about! On this episode, Aleisha addresses questions about assigning roles and responsibilities to your wedding party, abandoning the first look, and how to know how many invitees will actually be at the wedding.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Sep 30, 201932:19
391- Wedding Planning Q&A

391- Wedding Planning Q&A

Planners (and sisters) Jennifer and Kimberly from Something Fabulous Events join me to answer your wedding planning questions and also share valuable insights about how they work with their clients to really dig into the *why* behind their wedding vision. The ultimate goal is to create a celebration that is "perfect for the people in them" so Jennifer and Kimberly work with their clients to ask themselves the hard-hitting questions to ensure the day is exactly what they actually want.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Sep 23, 201946:03
390- Creating Your Wedding Mood Board with Oleta Collins

390- Creating Your Wedding Mood Board with Oleta Collins

With Pinterest, Instagram, and a whole host of wedding-related websites and blogs there is a treasure trove of ideas that you can pull from. Sorting through and knowing which ideas are realistic and within your budget is the real challenge. In this episode of the Bridechilla podcast, guest Oleta Collins from Flourishing Art joins Aleisha to talk about the best ways to go about creating a mood board. Oleta shares advice from her wedding planning experience on how to create the most helpful wedding mood board.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Sep 16, 201946:34
389- Wedding photography Q&A with Cavin Elizabeth

389- Wedding photography Q&A with Cavin Elizabeth

Wedding photographer Cavin Elizabeth returns to Bridechilla for part 2 of our wedding photography question and answers series. Cavin shares her professional insights on hair and makeup, thinking about lighting in your venue that will work well for your wedding photography and tipping.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Sep 09, 201941:13
388- Wedding Planning Q&A- with Rich

388- Wedding Planning Q&A- with Rich

In this Q&A episode of Bridechilla, Aleisha is joined by her husband and co-founder Rich...who also happens to be the most enthusiastic 'reluctant' podcast host ever! In this episode, they enjoy answering the Bridechilla Communities wedding planning questions, even when they don't always agree on solutions! Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Sep 02, 201944:40
387- Wedding Budget Busters

387- Wedding Budget Busters

Jess Bishop, founder of The Budget Savvy Bride joins the Bridechilla podcast to talk about wedding budget busters with the Bridechilla community. Jess has dedicated her work to helping couples plan beautiful weddings without busting their budget. On this episode, Aleisha and Jess talk about some money-saving ideas and weigh in on tips and advice other Bridechillas offer. If you are planning a wedding and are looking for some creative ways to save money, then be sure to listen to this podcast.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Aug 26, 201942:09
386- Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A

386- Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A

On this Bridechilla Podcast Wedding Planning Q&A episode, Aleisha answers questions about having a special hens party, how to deal with money from relatives or other donors, and when it’s ok to take off your engagement ring. Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Aug 19, 201939:59
385-Wedding Photography Q&A with Cavin Elizabeth

385-Wedding Photography Q&A with Cavin Elizabeth

On this episode of the Bridechilla podcast, Cavin Elizabeth, international wedding photographer and author of the book A Bride’s Guide to a Picture Perfect Wedding, joins the show for wedding photography Q&A. During this conversation, Cavin gives advice about how to plan for hair and makeup, the best time of day to have your wedding, and how to have the best possible experience with your wedding photographer. Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Aug 12, 201943:22
384- The Wedding Planning Time Machine

384- The Wedding Planning Time Machine

In this episode of the Bridechilla podcast, we are hopping into a proverbial wedding planning time machine to talk about what we would do differently. If you are in the early stages of planning your wedding, be sure to listen so that you can learn from those who’ve gone before you, avoiding mistakes and making great choices.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Aug 05, 201939:14
383- Planning a Wedding Like an Entrepreneur with Danielle Tate

383- Planning a Wedding Like an Entrepreneur with Danielle Tate

The are many principles of starting and running a business that can be applied to the wedding planning process. In order to run a successful company, you have to manage people, stay within a budget, and consider the logistics of daily operations and special events. These same factors apply to a wedding. During this conversation, Danielle Tate discusses the lessons she learned while starting and growing her business and how they can be applied to planning a wedding and beginning a successful marriage.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Jul 29, 201935:09
382- Wedding Rentals and Outdoor Planning with Heather Rouffe

382- Wedding Rentals and Outdoor Planning with Heather Rouffe

In this episode of the Bridechilla podcast, guest Heather Rouffe, a professional wedding and event planner, talks about wedding rentals and outdoor planning. There are a lot of logistics to think through. If you are planning on doing an outdoor wedding, the number of logistics can significantly increase. During this conversation, Heather explains how to think through the details of your wedding and how renting can help you accomplish your wedding dream.
Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides!
Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order!
Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be!
Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings
Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Jul 22, 201936:32
381-Wedding Planning Q&A with Aleisha

381-Wedding Planning Q&A with Aleisha

On this Wedding Planning Q&A episode of Bridechilla, you’ll hear questions about involving your parents and stepparents in the wedding planning process, how to handle friends who are also wedding vendors, and how to be involved in the planning of your own bachelorette or hen party. Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Jul 15, 201932:47
380- Getting serious about your financial future

380- Getting serious about your financial future

Have you started planning for the future? Chances are if you are planning a wedding then your answer is “yes”. You are planning for a future event that will be a wonderful celebration of your love. However, what about after you are married? Dave Hanley, Founder and CEO of Tomorrow, an app developed specifically to help people with their plans, joins the Bridechila podcast to discuss planning for the future.
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Jul 08, 201930:49
379- Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A

379- Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A

In this Bridechilla Q&A episode Aleisha answers wedding (and life) questions from the Bridechilla community including- managing social anxiety when it comes to wedding events and meeting new people, the unpredictable nature of mental illness- finding a balance between being supportive and doing what is right for you and planning extra wedding events, when you don't want them but your family is insisting on throwing you a bunch of extra parties! All that and more on the Bridechilla Podcast! Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Jul 01, 201938:29
378- Downsizing Your Wedding and Stress

378- Downsizing Your Wedding and Stress

Sometimes less is more, especially when it comes to your wedding day. Elopements and 'pop up weddings' are becoming more popular and are an awesome way to celebrate your marriage in a personal way, in a memorable location with a smaller group of your favourite people. Josh and Britt from the Elopement Collective are inspired by doing just that and in this episode of Bridechilla share their best tips for planning elopements from their experience of hosting weddings all over the world.
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Jun 24, 201938:37
377- Building Strong Wedding Vendor Relationships

377- Building Strong Wedding Vendor Relationships

How friendly should you be with your wedding vendors? Should you 'feel a connection with them' in order to work with them and how do you break up if things aren't going as you had planned? This episode I am joined by Ellie and Rachel from The Business Proposal Podcast. Ellie and Rachel, both work in the wedding industry and share some valuable guidance about how to improve vendor communication, stick to budget and ditch wedstress along the way.
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Jun 17, 201943:50
376- Money Talk. Wedding Planning Q&A with Shannah Compton Game

376- Money Talk. Wedding Planning Q&A with Shannah Compton Game

Returning guest Shannah Compton Game, CFP®, MBA and host of Your Millennial Money Podcast returns to answer some challenging questions about money and relationships from the Bridechilla listeners. Prenups, paying off student loans vs paying for a wedding and what to do when one bridesmaid earns a lot more money than the rest of the bridal party and is unintentionally making everyone else feel bad about it. All that and more on Bridechilla.
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Jun 10, 201940:21
375- Wedding Planning Q&A- Wedding Dress and Parent Drama

375- Wedding Planning Q&A- Wedding Dress and Parent Drama

Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A, where Aleisha answers your wedding planning/life questions and hopefully helps you out. This episode, Bridechilla Katie has had major alteration dress dramas, Erin wants some advice about planning her wedding without her parents and Claire has issues with her Dad. Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!
Jun 03, 201940:55
374- Wedding Planning Q&A with Michelle Durpetti

374- Wedding Planning Q&A with Michelle Durpetti

Chicago based planner Michelle Durpetti, from Michelle Durpetti Events, joins Aleisha in episode 374 of Bridechilla to answer Bridechilla listener Wedding Planning Questions. Michelle also shares her tips on creating and sticking to a wedding day timeline, dealing with wedding donors and avoiding 'over gifting'.
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May 27, 201939:12
373- Wedding Planning Q&A Groom Edition

373- Wedding Planning Q&A Groom Edition

When Bridechilla founder Aleisha did a call out for groom related questions, we were inundated. In this episode Aleisha is joined by Nathan Bellah from generationtux.com who as well as answering your questions, shares his insights into how to find a great sitting suit, establishing balance in your life/wedding planning and helping the wedding industry treat guys as part of the wedding planning process.
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May 20, 201953:29
372- Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A

372- Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A

During this podcast, Aleisha catches up on her voicemail by answering questions left by members of the bridechilla Community. She addresses the issue of taking your partner’s last name, breaking off an engagement, dealing with a double-booked venue and even how to handle citizenship issues when planning your wedding.
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May 13, 201944:10
371- Blending faith, culture, and traditions in your wedding

371- Blending faith, culture, and traditions in your wedding

Karen Cinnamon, founder of SmashingtheGlass.com joins the show to talk about blending faith, culture, and traditions in your wedding. There are many wedding traditions that have their root in religious or cultural customs. They can be deeply meaningful for a couple and their families. However, when you have a couple of differing heritage or you don’t like a particular tradition, planning a wedding can get tricky.
May 06, 201942:45
370- Ten steps to great wedding hair

370- Ten steps to great wedding hair

Former hairdresser Jen from somethingturquoise.com shares her best tips for wedding hair preparation and how to decide what hairstyle will suit you. From hair treatments to when to go in for pre-wedding hair color, this episode will get you in the know about how best to ready your locks for the big day, minus the stress!
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Apr 29, 201940:50
369- Q and A with One Fab Day

369- Q and A with One Fab Day

Celina and Claire from The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast join Aleisha to answer the Bridechilla Communities wedding planning questions. Covering a huge range of topics, from when it's cool to consider negotiating the price of wedding goods to how to deal with guests with antiquated views (and stopping them from sharing them at your wedding).
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Apr 22, 201943:27
368-Let’s Talk About Sex with Caitlin and Michael Doemner

368-Let’s Talk About Sex with Caitlin and Michael Doemner

Want to talk about sex? On today’s Bridechilla podcast we are going to do just that. Guests Caitlin and Michael Doemner join the show to talk about their book Sex Every Day and how they developed a way to prioritize pleasure in their marriage. Busy lives, hectic schedules, unhealthy attitudes, and negative past experiences hinder an active and pleasurable sex life. Cailin and Michael share tips for how to open up the conversation and get on the road to a better sex life.
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Apr 15, 201940:49
367- Reshaping Marriage for Skeptics, Realists and Rebels

367- Reshaping Marriage for Skeptics, Realists and Rebels

Many couples spend a great deal of time planning the wedding day without giving a lot of thought to what happens after the event ends. The reality is, after the wedding the real work of being married begins. On this episode of the Bridechilla podcast, Susan Pease Gadoua and Vicki Larson talk about their book “The New I Do: Reshaping Marriage for skeptics, realists and rebels.” join Aleisha to talk about what exactly is the measure of success in marriage?
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Apr 08, 201942:40
366- Wedding Alcohol Q&A with Jacki Strum

366- Wedding Alcohol Q&A with Jacki Strum

On this episode of the Bridechilla podcast, guest Jack Strum, founder of Thirstynest.com, joins Aleisha to address all of your wedding alcohol questions. Aleisha and Jacki answer questions about how to provide quality booze at your wedding, how to budget for alcohol and making sure your guests have a good time without having to tap out to early.
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Apr 01, 201936:56
365- Decision making made easy

365- Decision making made easy

Decision making overwhelm can hit even the most organized people, especially when it comes to all of the choices that surround wedding planning. From the 'big' decisions, right down the smaller details (that still require thought) can add up and send you into a downward stress cycle. In this episode of Bridechilla, founder, Aleisha shares her best tips for making decisions that are right for you and moving on with your life, so you can enjoy the process!
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Mar 25, 201939:38
364- Ditch Wedstress Q&A with Aleisha

364- Ditch Wedstress Q&A with Aleisha

It’s time for you to ditch the stress in your wedding planning! One of the most popular shows the Bridechilla podcasts do from time to time is a Question and Answer show. So many Bridechillas are experiencing unique and difficult situations as they plan their wedding. Creating a community of support and encouragement is what Bridechilla is all about. In this episode, Aleisha discusses questions by recounting her own experiences and offering timely advice for Bridechillas everywhere.
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Mar 18, 201931:13
363- Developing a healthier relationship with food

363- Developing a healthier relationship with food

Guest Laura Jean is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who is passionate about supporting women to develop a healthier relationship with food and enjoy every eating experience. Through Eat with Awareness, Laura helps women to ditch diets and be ‘less crazy’ around food. She empowers you to become the expert in your own food journey and stop things of food and good and bad and instead work on your relationship to food and your body.
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Mar 11, 201935:09