Episodes
Natalie Klein is a real-bride, in fact - she was married two weeks ago. What that means, is that she had her wedding during the pandemic here in Australia - despite the restrictions which I know are causing people a lot of stress and anxiety - including the 'no-dancing' rule. Natalie split her wedding into 2 different days, 2 months apart. A small ceremony with close family, complete with photography, videography and styling in June, and a reception two months later in August, which was...
Published 09/13/20
I was lucky enough to be joined by the amazing Nas Campanella - ex-triple J newsreader, current ABC reporter, and today's real wedding guest. For many people, wedding planning is all about the pinterest boards and instagram inspo - but how do you plan your wedding if you have low-vision, or like Nas, no vision? Nas shares her wedding planning journey, all the details of her big day - including a to-die-for dinner menu, and how the wedding planning journey can be made more accessible for...
Published 08/30/20
This week's episode is a real wedding with a twist. We are talking to real bride Nouda Mahmoud all about her big fat Lebanese wedding! Think: 1000 locals celebrating you in your parents village, Lebanese pop singers having mini-tantrums at your reception, losing your bra before your big dress change and dancing the night away with more fireworks than you can count! Language warning on this one, don't listen with little ones around. Follow I'm Getting Married Podcast on IG...
Published 08/16/20
As a home baker and the office feeder at my day job, I take my cake seriously. And even though at first glance you may not realise what goes into making a dream wedding cake, trust me when I tell you it's a lot! So for today's episode I sat down (over a big bowl of red velvet cake scraps that I absolutely devoured) with the amazing Ash from Creme De La Cakes. Ash makes the most delicious and beautiful cakes from her purpose built kitchen in Melbourne and is an absolute wealth of knowledge...
Published 08/02/20
Questioning whether to go ahead with your wedding because of Covid-19 restrictions? We all hoped this was behind us back In March, however NSW and VIC have taken a few steps backwards - and we are here to help you decode all of the information out there so you can make your most informed decision. I am joined by wedding industry expert Wendy El Khoury of Wedded Wonderland to chat all things weddings in the time of Covid-19. From finances, guests lists, compromising with vendors and looking...
Published 07/26/20
Time for a bonus episode! So many of you have either postponed your wedding already (maybe even now for the second time) or are facing the decision of whether you should postpone your upcoming wedding or go ahead with something different than you had imagined. I interviewed the delightful Emma Claiir, who was forced to postpone her May 2020 wedding. Emma has such a positive attitude about the whole situation and really has some beautiful lessons to share. I loved that way she celebrated...
Published 07/22/20
Have you been dreaming about getting married overseas? Maybe a tropical island holiday in Bali, a super-glam city wedding in New York or a European wedding in Greece? Well today's guest has been there, done that and has the stories to share. We chat all things destination weddings with Narelle of Global Weddings - from how the hell you actually organise it, when you should invite your guests, and what it's like being in charge of Jennifer Hawkins' wedding dress on the flight over to Bali! ...
Published 07/19/20
I was lucky enough to be able to sit down with the amazing wedding dress designer Georgia from Georgia Young Couture in Melbourne and ask her everything I have ever wanted to know about wedding dresses - from how far in advance to make that first consultation, her views on why you don't need to punish yourself by losing weight before your big day - and whether or not you should be shimmying your butt into Spanx under your wedding dress! Georgia is an absolute powerhouse with an amazingly...
Published 07/12/20
For the premiere of season two I wanted to share something a bit different, and that is an interview I was lucky enough to have with the gorgeous girls behind Pocket Money podcast. If you haven't listened to them already, Pocket Money talks all things money and life and is an awesome resource on managing your money like an absolute boss. The Pocket Money team and I did a special episode on two of my favourite topics: weddings and money, this was from my own real bride perspective, and I loved...
Published 07/05/20
For today's episode I wanted to switch it up and do something different. You have heard me drop hints and stories from my wedding during interviews, but I wanted to share with you all the real story of my wedding - which is what ultimately inspired me to start this very podcast! To help me tell the story, I brought in my sister/best friend/maid of honour Julia and we had an absolute ball. There are tears, laughter and lots of self reflection. I get real with money chat, emotional talk and all...
Published 05/24/20
Today's episode is full of so much love and laughter! This real wedding feature is of two amazing grooms Felix and Jerry and we chat all things destination wedding planning and modernising cultural traditions for a wedding that is perfectly you. Find us on Instagram at @imgettingmarriedpodcast
Published 05/17/20
So we all know how important music is to any celebration, and weddings are no exception. DJ vs Band? Pop vs. Jazz? The options are endless! Today I interview Melbourne DJ Emma Peters about all things wedding entertainment and how to make sure that your dancefloor is kicking the whole night. Follow DJ Emma Peters on Instagram @dj.emmapeters Follow I'm Getting Married on Instagram @imgettingmarriedpodcast
Published 05/10/20
I came across this guest by chance - she designs beautiful stationary and planners and a colleague at work just happened to have one delivered to the office. I immediately started following the brand on Instagram and loved how much behind the scenes content was being shared. Through a bit of stalking I realised the owner was in the midst of planning not one, but two weddings, and I knew immediately had to get her onto the show! In this episode we chat al things planning TWO weddings - one in...
Published 05/03/20
In today's episode I am joined by Alexander Ross - founder and creator of Mr Theodore, Australia's go-to listing for marriage equality supporting vendors. We talk about how a painful wedding planning experience has blossomed into a business with so much purpose and meaning for many couples, and he shares all the details on his not one, but two amazing wedding celebrations. Visit Mr Theodore here: https://www.mrtheodore.com.au/ Follow Mr Theodore on Instagram @mrtheodoreweddings ...
Published 04/26/20
Published 04/26/20
Wedding receptions have one thing in common- the first dance. Whether you can't wait to get out there and perform with your partner for all of your guests, or the thought of dancing in front of a crowd fills you with dread (like me!) then this is the episode for you. Owner of The Next Step Co and dance teacher extraordinaire Roshin chats all things first dances and how, no matter what, it can't go "wrong"! Follow The Next Step Co on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenextstepco_/ ...
Published 04/19/20
The big question - who is going to marry you? Celebrant or Priest? Can a friend become registered in time? Melbourne celebrant Jorgia Brown of Dare To Love Ceremonies answers our big questions on all things wedding celebrants. Dare To Love Ceremonies: https://www.daretoloveceremonies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrant_jorgiabrown/
Published 04/12/20
If there is ever a time for unhealthy diet culture to shine, it is wedding season. The fact that there is even a saying "shredding for the wedding" is problematic in and of itself. How do we walk the line between wanting to feel and look good, and giving in to unhealthy pressures? We ask psychologist Alexandra Griffin for her advice on maintaining a healthy mindset during high pressure times like wedding planning!
Published 04/05/20
REAL WEDDING THURSDAY I am SO EXCITED to share today's episode with you, because it really is a big dose of love and happiness in a seriously stressful time. Kate (an @imgettingmarriedpodcast listener!) and her husband Ryan were married last Tuesday, in a small, intimate and safely socially distanced wedding in a local park. Is it what she had been dreaming of? No. But was it amazingly special? You better believe it. ⁠Kate shares her journey of making the decision to postpone her April-2...
Published 04/01/20
Money. The one thing we really want to talk about when it comes to weddings, but for some reason no one does. I sit down with financial experts Victoria Devine and Morgan Jewell from Zella Wealth and She's On The Money. We chat all things wedding finances - from whether you should get a credit card to score points for your honeymoon, and how much say should your family have if they are chipping in? For more financial realness follow She's On The Money on Instagram Ready to talk weddings?...
Published 03/29/20
So we are all familiar with buying a bouquet of flowers from the florist - but how about ordering all the florals for your big day? Wedding flowers are a whole new world for most brides, so we interview Melbourne florist Gillian Pollard who is an expert in floral design especially for your big day. In this episode we cover: -How to budget for your flowers properly -What's included in your wedding flowers pricing -How to do it yourself if that's what you're wanting to do -What the...
Published 03/22/20
As stricter Covid-19 regulations come into force, more and more couples and vendors are forced to make difficult decisions about upcoming weddings. I sit down with the team behind Ivory Tribe (you may remember them from episode 5) - who aren't just wedding experts, but wedding vendors themselves. They share their inside perspective on how Covid-19 is affecting both couples and wedding vendors, and how everyone can work together to make it through this tough time. Join the I'm Getting...
Published 03/22/20
Are you required to or thinking about cancelling your upcoming wedding due to COVID-19? You're not alone. In this episode I give my 10 actionable steps from years of event planning experience as to how you can navigate this stressful time in your wedding planning journey. For more information and support, join us in the I'm Getting Married Podcast Community Facebook group HERE Reach out to Genevieve via DM on Instagram @imgettingmarriedpodcast
Published 03/18/20
Woohoo, you're engaged! But what now? Genevieve speaks to the wedding experts behind Australian wedding directory Ivory Tribe about where to start, what to look out for, and like always, we get real on the idea of the 'perfect wedding'. Follow Ivory Tribe @ivorytribe Visit Ivory Tribe: https://ivorytribe.com.au/
Published 03/15/20
When it comes to wedding makeup, the options are endless. Melbourne based makeup artist talks to us about all things bridal makeup and her fav products to get THAT wedding glow. Find Paige on Instagram @paigecraigmua Recommended products for glowing bridal glam: Too Faced Hangover Primer Tarte Quench Hydrating Primer Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation Tarte Face Tape Foundation Mecca Cosmetica Lit From Within Illuminating Drops ...
Published 03/08/20