The Woman Getting Married Wedding Podcast

Cory has no idea what I'm talking about in this episode, but you ladies do (he's just there for colorful commentary anyway, amirite?!). I'm talking about wedding day makeup, hair, and other skincare tricks that EVERY bride should know on her big day. From how to prevent your happy tears from totally ruining your eye makeup to the one thing you DON'T want to do to your hair on your wedding day, we've got the best hair and beauty tricks from the pros that will keep you glowing.

Wedding favors have to be GOOD for a guest to take one. It's true! In fact, statistically only 50% of guests will actually take a wedding favor, despite how much time or effort you might have put into the idea. We've seen a lot of wedding favors here at WomanGettingMarried.com, and only a few have made our list of favorites, so we thought it would be fun to round them up into one podcast episode. We also check in with real brides to see what they're doing for their own wedding favors. 

Nobody knows more about weddings than wedding planners, so why not go right to the source when you want to find out all those wedding secrets that you KNOW exist. From how to save big on invites to the quickest (and cheapest) way to transform your wedding venue, on this episode we'll reveal the biggest secrets we've learned from wedding planners.  And guess what? Hashtags are BACK. We share the latest round, and trust us you won't want to miss these!

We're back from New York Bridal Fashion Week, and we have a ton of fun wedding dress styles to report on. On the latest podcast episode we'll talk about all the wedding dress trends we saw (including whether or not they will actually work on real brides walking down the aisle in front of Grandma). PLUS: Wedding news is BACK, and we're talking about Justin Bieber prenups and the most popular week to get married for college football fans.

Looking for wedding songs that you AND your guests will love? You'll definitely want to add these songs to your list for the best first dance ever. PLUS: We talk about what makes a great wedding song, and what could possibly take it off your list (IE: the lyrics are anything but romantic). From indie classics you might have forgotten about to b-sides you've probably never heard, see what wedding songs made our list!

When it comes to bridesmaids, there are a lot of questions to be asked. From how many to have to who you should pick and what they should pay for, think of this episode as your guide to ALL things bridesmaids. And speaking of bridesmaids, we have a super exciting announcement! We just launched a company that is going to completely change the way you shop for bridesmaid dresses, called Bustle & Veil. We can't wait to tell you about it...

Yes, your wedding IS about the two of you. But you're also supposed to make sure your wedding guests are taken care of---you are hosting a party after all. On this episode we talk about the 9 biggest wedding etiquette mistakes to avoid, including the controversial cash bar. Yes, we have strong opinions on this one, ladies! PLUS: Cory's weekly wedding news roundup is here, and more fun wedding planning topics to help you stay sane!

I went back and forth on whether or not I wanted to change my last name after Cory and I got married, and finally decided on something that felt like the perfect solution. I'll talk about what I did and why I did it, and walk you through the step-by-step process of what you'll need to do to legally change your name (and how to make the process way easier). We also share advice from other brides on why they did (or didn't) change their last name after they got married, and why they came to that decision.

We get SO many hashtag requests (which we love) that we thought it would be fun to do a special episode of ALL wedding hashtags. We were able to get through a BIG group of them, so listen and see if yours made the list! Plus, we get an unexpected earthquake interruption that freaks us out, so you can listen to that. AND Cory's weird wedding news is here, where we talk about the most expensive state to get married in, and answer the age-old question: Should you invite exes to your wedding? 

By the time your wedding week comes around, chances are you'll just be ready to have this dang party already! But there are a few things you should definitely remember to do the night before AND the day of that a lot of brides forget. PLUS: We include a few things that you should definitely NOT do as well (like drink too much at the rehearsal dinner and not eat two good meals the day of). And yes...another round of wedding hashtags is here! We get into those and the weirdest wedding news of the week. 

There are always those "Ahhh!" ideas brides have after their wedding that they wish they had done. We've listed out some of our favorite ideas that you can use whether you have a week or a year left to plan. From heartfelt notes to wedding favors you'll will never forget, these fun and unique ideas will definitely leave a lasting impression on your family, friends, and guests!

It's never easy to talk about money...especially when it comes to weddings. In this special episode with Lindsay and her mom Diane, we talk about how to politely bring up financial issues with your parents. PLUS: Our next round of wedding hashtags and our favorite user questions, such as how much to spend on a wedding dress and the best way to transform your ceremony space.

Some wedding decisions can cause your family and friends to freak out, but at the end of the day it's about you and your spouse. We talk through some of the trickiest wedding decisions you can make and the pros and cons of each. Whether you're deciding to have your ceremony in a non-religious venue or not inviting children, these are some of the most controversial wedding decisions you'll be faced with. PLUS: Our weekly wedding hashtags!

Sometimes wedding guests do some pretty whacky, inconsiderate, and crazy things, but these real wedding stories might be the worst of them. We share 6 of the weirdest things wedding guests have ever done, plus our advice on how to answer those awkward guest questions (like "Can I bring a date?"). PLUS: Our weekly wedding news roundup AND the next round of wedding hashtags is here!

Sure, the average wedding cost is $35,000, but that's a lot of money! If you're looking to cut your wedding budget dramatically but aren't sure how to do it (or if it's even possible) then this episode is for you! Listen as we share 11 of our favorite ways to keep your wedding budget under $5,000, and break down how much you should spend on everything from your venue to your vendors. Trust us, these tips can help even if your spending $5,000 or $50,000.