The Woman Getting Married Wedding Podcast

Your wedding party (bridesmaids, groomsmen, MOB, FOB, flower girls, etc.) are an integral party of your wedding, but what should they actually do? We break down "Who's Who" in your wedding party along with crucial info such as their wedding processional order. Plus! We go over how to choose your bridesmaids and groomsmen, how many you should have, and when you should ask them.

Bridal showers are, for some reason, a bit mysterious...even to the experts! It's a fun event that most brides have, but there are a ton of basic questions surrounding them that most brides (and guests for that matter) don't know. We answer the most common bridal shower questions we get at WomanGettingMarried.com, as well as fill you in on what you can expect as the bride OR guest OR host (because chances are you'll be at least one of these at some point in the future!).

Rain. Snow. Heat. Broken Zippers. Lost Vows. A missing vendor. All of these potential wedding day disasters can be avoided if you plan ahead. We'll tell you how. PLUS: We've got another round of wedding hashtags for you, so tune in!

So many couples add up their wedding budget and think they are doing great, UNTIL they realize they have to tip their wedding vendors! Wedding vendor tips can add a few thousand dollars to your wedding budget, so you'll want to make sure you're prepared. This guide will help you figure out which wedding vendors you need to tip, how much you should tip them, and when to hand the tips out. PLUS: New hashtags!

Your catering is one of the biggest costs you'll have when planning your wedding budget, especially when it comes to alcohol. In fact, venues often inflate their bar prices TWO to THREE times their actual cost, which is why it's a major perk to find a location that lets you bring in your own alcohol. But even if you can't BYOB, there are some important tips that will help you save. This week we break down how much both scenarios will cost you, and if can BYOB, how much alcohol you'll actually need.

We love talking about music, especially wedding songs! So when we came across this great list of the most popular wedding songs from 1970 until today, we thought it would be fun to pick out our favorite ones that could still work for a first dance song. From Al Green (70s) to Savage Garden (hello 90s!) and Ed Sheeran today, see which songs made our list. 

We've got another round of listener questions for you this week! On this episode we'll be talking about whether your MIL or mom's dress should match your bridesmaids, how much time you should budget for dancing at your reception, whether you need to provide transportation for guests, and more! We also answer a BIG wedding question from a listener, which is "If you could go back and do one thing different for your wedding day, what would it be and why?" PLUS: Don't miss this new round of wedding hashtags!

Who better to get wedding planning advice from then the best wedding vendors in the industry? They've seen THOUSANDS of weddings and know what TO do, and more importantly what NOT to do. We've compiled our favorite advice from all the wedding vendors we've talked to over the years, and are sharing it with you on this episode!

There's a few key things you'll need to know in order to set up your wedding day timeline, and we'll go over each one on this week's podcast! Whether you want your wedding ceremony to start at 3 or 6:30, these sample wedding timelines will help you figure out everything from what time you need to have your vendors arrive or when to start your hair and makeup, to making sure you end your event by your venue's curfew. These tips will help you set up the easiest wedding day timeline to keep you on track.

"When should I send out my wedding invites" is one of the number questions we get from couples. From your Save the Dates to your Rehearsal Dinner and main wedding invites, we break down all the important dates you'll need for every invitation you send. PLUS: We talk wedding thank you notes and how long you REALLY have to send them.

Ladies....let's talk! Getting your period every month is definitely not fun, but on your wedding day? It's THE. WORST. In this episode we'll talk about how to be prepared no matter what happens, including the best way to get your wedding dress up and down for those inevitable trips to the bathroom. It might be TMI, but I think you ALL need to hear these tips!

Wedding vows can be a nerve-wrecking thing to think about. Not only do you have to figure out how to express all your feelings and promises for your soon-to-be-spouse, but you then have to say them in front of your closest family and friends. And lets not forget about that dreaded writers block. This episode will guide you through the vow-writing process, and help you put into words all those amazing things you feel about your partner. Think of it as your wedding vow template!

From what to do after you pick it up to what happens if (God forbid) you get a stain on it, this guide will help you take care of your major investment so it looks PERFECT on your wedding day and after. PLUS: It's our podcast's one year anniversary! To celebrate we're sharing readers' advice for a successful marriage. 

We've gotten in several questions recently from brides who are struggling with whether or not to invite kids to their wedding. They want to have an adults-only wedding, but other family members are not having it. This situation can be SO frustrating for couples who are trying to keep their budget AND guest list down, so we address the question of kids at weddings head-on, and how you should handle this sort of family drama. Also! Hashtags are back! See what we came up with and if yours made the list!

Ahh, honeymoons. It will likely be one of the BEST trips you'll ever take AND the most expensive. So how do you plan the trip of a lifetime after you've already paid for a wedding (without going broke)? Cory and I love traveling and have managed to take some amazing trips together while still saving. We'll share some of our favorite travel tips and more on this week's episode of the pod!