We delve into the what, why, and how of unplugged weddings.

From Film to Secret Menus, we're unpacking 2024's wedding trends.

Danielle and Dan talk about the essential elements every couple needs to consider when planning a wedding, emphasizing the importance of keeping it simple and focusing on what truly matters.

Dan and Danielle share their experiences with and perspectives on the first look tradition. From the emotional benefits to the creative alternatives, they unpack how it can affect the day.

In this episode, Danielle and Dan dive into the often-misunderstood roles of wedding planners and venue coordinators.

We dissect the allure of backyard weddings while shining a light on the practicalities that often get overlooked.

We talk through the "21 Rude Things People Will Do at Your Wedding" article and share their thoughts.

We discuss the delicate balance of communication with wedding vendors.

We're talking about making information choices that have big impacts on your overall wedding budget.

We're talking about "the home stretch" or that final week before the wedding.

We're talking about tipping your wedding pros.

We're talking about navigating ALL of the decisions that need to be made when planning a wedding.

We're coming back and can't wait to bring you all new episodes in just a few weeks!

It’s our final episode of Season 9 and we’ve compiled some of our favorite listener-submitted questions for our traditional, end-of-season Q&A. In this episode, we talked about Save the Dates, wedding party gifts, including pups in your wedding, organizing wedding emails, alcohol, and more. Thank you to our Ringer Club members for their support through another great season!

Buckle up, Ringers. We’re sharing some major behind-the-scenes transparency as we recognize how COVID has affected the wedding industry and begin to look to the future. This episode is all about sharing what you might not realize is going on behind the scenes of the wedding industry, plus how and why it’s affecting you. It might be rough for now, but if we all come from a place of understanding, compassion, and grace - it will help everyone in the long run.

There are a lot of things on any wedding planning list you can find on Google. In this episode, we cover the items that are often forgotten about and WHY you should make sure to plan for them. This is a great episode to jot down some notes and do your future selves a solid.

In episode 105, special guest Carrie-Ann Kloda of Kith & Kin joins us to talk about finding your wedding mantra. We talk through why wedding planning is as stressful as it is and what you, as the couple, can do to find your focus and set healthy boundaries through the wedding planning process. Because the wedding is one day. The marriage that comes after is meant to last a lifetime.

In this episode, Dan really spreads his wings to share his wealth of knowledge about all-things wedding photography. We talk through every step of the process with logistics, helpful tips, and of course, with Dan at the wheel, you know there’s lots of feels.

Episode 103 is all about microweddings. What they are, why we think we’re going to see more of them in future years, and what makes them so incredibly special and wonderful. Danielle stepped away from her “tips” on this episode and got deep in the feels with Dan as they shared their experiences and opinions. Whether you’re going big or going small, this is still a great episode to enjoy and listen to with your SO.

We’re halfway through Season 9 which means it’s time for another Q&A episode. In this episode, we’re picking some of our favorite listener-submitted questions and sharing our tips, advice, and encouragement.

Who you choose to be in your Wedding Party – and who you DON’T choose - is a very big decision for your wedding. In this episode, we share some trends on how couples are tweaking this age-old tradition to better reflect the people that matter most to them. This includes using more inclusive terminology, focusing less on someone’s gender or having “even” sides, and potentially forgoing having a wedding party altogether.

EPISODE 100!!! 🎉 Cue all the air horns and the confetti cannons! We’re celebrating episode 100 by going back in the archives and sharing some of our favorite moments over the years. We’re 100 episodes wiser and could not have done it without our amazing Ringer family! Thank you for cheering us on to this point and for being along for this wild ride!

In episode 99, we’re talking about how you can build your wedding budget around your priorities of the day. Because very few of us have a truly “unlimited” budget and that means that we can’t necessarily get #allthethings we want. So, starting with a budget and a conversation about your priorities makes navigating the world of wedding planning much less stressful and confusing.

It’s certainly an episode title that we never imagined having back in 2016. But in 2021, we’re now over a year into the COVID-19 global pandemic. In this episode, we’re discussing how it’s affected so many couples as they plan their weddings and what it means for those that are newly engaged.