Allie and Brittany tackle wedding rentals, a major “hidden” piece of many weddings. At 12min, we bring David Santiago of La Piñata Party Rentals and Lauren Montgomery of Collective Rental Design House.

Allie and Brittany discuss what a Full Planner is, and a few tips to keep in mind when hiring.  At 12:55 Gabi of Gabriela Pilar Events hops on to drop some *real knowledge* If you're thinking of hiring wedding help of any kind, definitely give this episode a listen. More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/

Selina and Nick paid $50k to host 200 guests in Long Beach for an absolute blowout wedding experience with multiple performers (yes, performers!). Selina gives great, actionable advice for combining cultures and how to make your wedding your very own.  More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

Allie and Brittany chat with Candice of Spin the Dial Productions. Highlights: 04:35 Basic videography vocabulary (Documentary vs Cinematic, etc) 07:20 How different styles affect your wedding day 11:15 Tips to be natural on camera 27:30 New Idea Alert. Someone please do this (and if you have, let us know!) More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/

Allie and Brittany chat with Gabby of 'Cause We Can Events to gain some clarity on the elopements trend. We talk about elopements vs micro weddings vs destination.  More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ Gabby can be found: https://causewecanevents.com/ https://www.instagram.com/causewecanevents/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com  Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com 

Allie & Britt have a brief conversation about how the coronavirus might affect your wedding.  *CDC doesn’t recommend gatherings over 50 people. *Mechanics of postponing. (Resource: doodle.com) *Possible cost of postponing. 

We bring Courtney from Walden Floral LA on the podcast for a DEEP dive into floral design - the artistry, the process...and why it costs so dang much!  More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ Courtney can be found: http://www.waldenfloralla.com/ https://www.instagram.com/waldenfloral/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

A short and sweet episode diving into wedding rehearsals, rehearsal dinners, and welcome receptions.  02:30 What is a rehearsal? 05:30 When do you schedule it? 10:30 A unique idea… 13:55 Who is invited? 16:50 Rehearsal Dinner or Welcome Reception? 17:40 Hot tip, if you loop in a photographer 19:00 Allie’s hot tip! (Hint: clink clink) 20:10 Who pays for this sh*t? 24:10 lol

Weddings are pretty....full of trash and waste and can be downright bad for the environment. This episode focuses on easy ways you can make your wedding a more eco-friendly event, without sacrificing style (or getting too crunchy). We have a conversation with two guests: Belinda of Opus Events, who focuses on creating upscale, eco-friendly events, and Emily, a bride who got married in 2019 and made efforts to lessen her carbon footprint while planning.

$40,000 and 110 guests in Downtown Los Angeles. Real-deal post wedding breakdown from the couple themselves. We get into the nitty gritty- family drama, cost, decision making, day-of details and what was worth it (and not worth it) in the end. This is the first of a new format for the podcast and we are so excited to share this unique perspective of wedding planning advice.

Weed Weddings! They're becoming a thing as more states legalize recreational cannabis. If you're interested in incorporating marijuana into your wedding, this episode is for you!

Kids at your wedding? Yes or no? Something in between? Allie and Brittany break down one of the most controversial topics of wedding planning. Guest Mollie of Black Tie Kids comes in with the perfect middle ground! 

Tips and tricks, of course LOGISTICS, and even a little bitching about the patriarchy. Interview with Desireé DeLattre of Hustle and Glow Makeup. More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ Desireé: https://www.hustleandglowmakeup.com/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

Britt and Allie break down wedding party etiquette and expectations- both from the couple’s point of view and the party people. Who is involved, pre-wedding events, who pays for what, and how to avoid the drama. More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

Brittany & Allie know next to nothing about suiting! Eric Acuña has been working with Friar Tux for 19 years and co-hosts the episode covering All Things SUITS. This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

Britt and Allie get day drunk and talk all things Wedding Bar. Bar options, what to serve, who to hire, and more. Highlights:  05:02 Drunk wedding guest horror story (don't be this person!) 07:10 Self serve bar tips 10:05 Timeline tips 15:30 Ice ice baby 22:30 Booze budgets 29:00 What about beer and wine only? 30:46 Trends and traditions: craft cocktails  35:16 Interview with Iveth of LA Speakeasy

The big “B” word. Whether your wedding budget is $2,000 or $200,000, you still have one. We dive into strategies to stay within any range. Caroline Snyder of Verdi Advising is our guest. 2:00 Who’s paying for this sh*t? 5:30 How to prioritize 17:30 Things get heated re: “cutesy s**t” 20:00 How to mold any element into your budget 21:00 CA$H MONEY$ registries 25:00 Interview with Caroline 35:00 Asking for family money 39:00 Strategies to save for this large “purchase”

This episode is long and *full* of useful information. We break down buffet vs plated, spotting red flags in your contract, and how it all affects your day. Renee Dalo of Moxie Bright Events chimes in with her extensive knowledge. 4:45 Why do people hate on buffets? They're great. 8:30 Plated meals + / - 11:45 Britt feels very strongly in favor of family style 22:00 Surprise charges 27:50 Interview with Renee 30:25 Questions when hiring a non-traditional caterer 50:52 Vendor meals?

Michelle Edgemont, Event & Floral Designer based in Brooklyn cohosts this episode and drops countless gems gleaned from years of experience. Whether you are hiring a designer or going the DIY route, you *need* to give this episode a listen. 4:30 Design process 8:45 Pinterest board LIMITS 9:45 Color-palette chat 11:10 Most visual bang-for-your-buck 13:45 Why are florals so $$$? 21:30 Lighting design 24:45 Michelle gives a little insight on why weddings trends take so long to cycle

Brit and Allie breakdown their favorite part of a wedding planning- TIMELINES! Warning: this sh*t is detailed and semi-boring but super important so grab a notebook and maybe a beer. 6:30 - When to schedule your photographer 11:35 - You should do a first look 18:43 - Allie’s favorite timeline tip 19:45 - You need a cocktail hour 25:45 - We have strong opinions on dancing and your timeline 31:25 - How long you should allot for dancing 34:43- Brit describes her wedding day like a porno

Allie tries to keep Brit from going off the rails talking about how to choose a wedding photographer. Who to hire, why it’s important and what to look for.

Brit and Allie breakdown wedding music and give all their opinions on djs, bands, emcees and even “ipod weddings”. Interview with wedding DJ extraordinaire Malcolm Alexander. Highlights: 1:45- Why you need an emcee 3:30 - Wedding bands 7:00- When to play your indie music and when to stick with Top 40 8:20- Trends and traditions- “the ipod wedding” 14:00 - Interview with DJ Malcolm  19:00 - Challenges of being culturally aware as a wedding DJ 24:50 - Wedding day logistics for DJs

Brit and Allie dive into all things wedding dresses (shout out to all the non-dress choices as well!) with an interview with Miss Tashina, a dress designer and vintage gown expert. 3:30 - A few pieces of advice on dress shopping 9:30 - Cheap wedding dress options 11:20 - Bridesmaid dresses- the one night stand of apparel 14:30 - Interview with gown surgeon Miss Tashina 20:30 - Tashina talks about altering vintage gowns

Planning a queer wedding in a very very binary industry. Co-hosted by Emily of Heartthrob Weddings, who is a queer person and specializes in queer weddings. This episode dissects some of the challenges for queer couples, but is also a great resource for all wedding vendors who strive to be more inclusive. 4:30 - Why asking questions is so important 7:02- Red Flags for queer couples 14:00 - Finding the right vendor 23:00 - Attire and wedding outfits 27:30- Designing your “wedding party”