Balancing Family and Social Media During Wedding Planning with Author Elle Evans

<p class="p1">Welcome to The Bouquet Toss, the podcast that helps you plan your wedding day, your way! We're your hosts, Sari and Jessica, and in each episode, we talk with special guests including wedding professionals, recent brides, and friends to discuss what to keep and what to toss from your wedding day plans. </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Today, we are joined by author Elle Evans as we dive into the external pressures and expectations that come with planning a wedding. Elle has recently released a highly relatable fiction novel that explores these very themes, and we are thrilled to have her with us!</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Episode Highlights:</p> <p class="p1">- Elle shares insights from her new novel, "Wedding Issues," which explores the pressures of wedding planning.</p> <p class="p1">- Personal anecdotes from Elle's own wedding in Maine, described using five emojis.</p> <p class="p1">- Discussion on balancing family expectations and social media influence during wedding planning.</p> <p class="p1">- A fun game of "Keep It or Toss It" with wedding trends.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with humor, wisdom, and relatable experiences from the world of weddings! ✨</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">We’d love to hear from you! Send your thoughts and suggestions to podcasts@lovestoriestv.com. </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Enjoy the episode!</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">This episode is brought to you by Generation Tux https://www.generationtux.com: The new, better way to rent.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">The Bouquet Toss neon sign was created by our friends at HandMadingGift on Etsy. Viewers of the show can receive an exclusive discount with code THEBOUQUETTOSS at checkout : https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/HandMadingGift</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, or on Love Stories TV's YouTube channel.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Learn more at https://www.thebudgetsavvybride.com.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Stay tuned for more fun and updates by following us on Instagram at @budgetsavvybride and @lovestoriestv.</p>

00:32:38

Secrets of a Professional Bridesmaid: Jen Glantz’s Expert Advice (Part 2!)

<p class="p1">Welcome to The Bouquet Toss, your ultimate podcast for wedding planning! We're your hosts, Sari and Jessica, and we believe you should have your day, your way and our goal is to help empower you to plan a wedding celebration that feels authentic to you.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome back the incredible Jen Glantz for part two of our conversation. Jen, also known as Bridesmaid for Hire, is an experienced bridesmaid, author, and entrepreneur who brings a unique perspective to wedding planning. Join us as we dive deeper into her fascinating journey, discuss the nuances of being a good bridesmaid, and explore how to navigate relationship dynamics during wedding planning.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Episode Highlights:</p> <p class="p1">- Jen Glantz shares more about her path to becoming Bridesmaid for Hire</p> <p class="p1">- Exploring the deeper aspects of being a professional bridesmaid and its impact on personal growth</p> <p class="p1">- Anonymous support groups and their role in wedding planning and relationships</p> <p class="p1">- Real-life stories and challenges faced by bridesmaids and brides</p> <p class="p1">- The importance of communication and support in friendships and weddings</p> <p class="p1">- Fun game: Keep It or Toss It - Our take on current wedding trends</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">We’d love to hear from you! Send your thoughts and suggestions to podcasts@lovestoriestv.com. </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Enjoy the episode!</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://www.generationtux.com">Generation Tux</a> https://www.generationtux.com: The new, better way to rent.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">The Bouquet Toss neon sign was created by our friends at <a href="https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/HandMadingGift">HandMadingGift</a> on Etsy. Viewers of the show can receive an exclusive discount with code THEBOUQUETTOSS at checkout : https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/HandMadingGift</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, or on Love Stories TV's YouTube channel.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Learn more at <a href="https://www.thebudgetsavvybride.com">https://www.thebudgetsavvybride.com</a>.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Stay tuned for more fun and updates by following us on Instagram at @budgetsavvybride and @lovestoriestv.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">WATCH MORE AMAZING WEDDINGS ON THE LOVE STORIES TV CHANNEL</p> <p class="p1">○ <a href="https://lovestoriestv.com/live">https://lovestoriestv.com/live</a></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">WHAT IS LOVE STORIES TV?</p> <p class="p1">Love Stories TV is your destination for heartwarming moments, real love stories, and incredible weddings. Watch more on The Love Stories TV Channel: <a href="www.lovestoriestv.com/live">www.lovestoriestv.com/live</a></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">FOLLOW US:</p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lovestoriestv">https://www.tiktok.com/@lovestoriestv</a></p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovestoriestv">https://www.instagram.com/lovestoriestv</a></p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lovestoriestv">https://www.facebook.com/lovestoriestv</a></p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/lovestoriestv">https://www.pinterest.com/lovestoriestv</a></p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://www.snapchat.com/add/lovestoriestv">https://www.snapchat.com/add/lovestoriestv</a></p>

00:48:31

Confessions of a Professional Bridesmaid: Jen Glantz’s Wedding Secrets

Welcome to The Bouquet Toss, your ultimate podcast for wedding planning! We're your hosts, Sari and Jessica, and each week, we chat with top industry experts, recent brides, and friends to bring you the best tips, advice, and real-life stories so you can have the wedding of your dreams.</p> In this episode, we're excited to welcome the incredible Jen Glantz, also known as Bridesmaid for Hire. Jen is an experienced bridesmaid, author, and entrepreneur who brings a unique perspective to wedding planning. Join us as we explore her fascinating journey, professional bridesmaiding adventures, and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way.</p> Episode Highlights:<br /> - Meet our guest, Jen Glantz, and learn about her path to becoming Bridesmaid for Hire<br /> - The ups and downs of being a professional bridesmaid<br /> - Advice for brides on how to treat their bridesmaids with care and respect<br /> - Heartfelt and humorous stories from Jen's career in weddings<br /> - The crucial role of communication and support in wedding planning and friendships<br /> - Fun game: Keep It or Toss It - Our take on current wedding trends</p> We’d love to hear from you! Send your thoughts and suggestions to podcasts@lovestoriestv.com.<br /> Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Enjoy the episode!</p> This episode is brought to you by @generationtux: The new, better way to rent. https://www.generationtux.com</p> If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, or on Love Stories TV's YouTube channel.</p>

00:53:05

A Wedding Editor Reveals Dos and Don'ts from Her Own Big Day!

Welcome back to The Bouquet Toss, your ultimate podcast for wedding planning! In this episode, hosts Sari and Jessica dive into all the details of Sari's recent wedding. From ensuring your vows align perfectly with your partner's, to her budget-saving tip for booking the venue of your dreams, Sari shares it all. Discover why the end-of-night cheesesteak was a guest favorite and hear Sari's invaluable DJ advice for an unforgettable celebration. Don't miss out on firsthand insights from a Wedding Editor on what she would keep and change about her special day.   The Bouquet Toss is brought to you by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/generationtux/">@generationtux</a>: The new, better way to rent. <a href="https://generationtux.com/">generationtux.com</a>   <p dir="ltr">If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, or on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LoveStoriesTV/videos">Love Stories TV's YouTube channel.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Stay tuned for more fun and updates by following us on Instagram at @budgetsavvybride and @lovestoriestv.</p>

00:38:07

Top Wedding Podcast, The Bouquet Toss, Is Now On Video!

🎉 Big News Alert! 🎉 We're SO excited to announce the latest show to join The Love Stories TV Podcast Network: The Bouquet Toss! 🎙✨</p> After 5 incredible seasons as an audio podcast, we're taking things up a notch with VIDEO! 📹 Now you can WATCH all the fun on YouTube, Spotify, and The Love Stories TV Channel.</p> Get ready because the first new episode is launching THIS WEDNESDAY! 🗓</p> Make sure you hit the link in bio and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss out! 🎧💕</p>  </p> The Bouquet Toss is brought to you by Generation Tux: The new, better way to rent. http://generationtux.com</p>

00:00:34

Investing with Your Partner After Marriage and Investing in Yourself with Cricut

Investing is confusing. But there are some really savvy things you and your partner can be doing to set you up for the future you envision having together. We need real pros to dive into this topic, so today we are speaking with Emily Luk, CEO and cofounder of Plenty - a wealth platform built for modern couples to invest and plan towards their future, together.</p> For 10% off Plenty - use code BudgetSavvyBrides</p> This episode also features a sponsored segment in partnership with <a href="https://cricut.com/en-us/ways-to-save">Cricut</a>. Avani Patel - Director of Marketing & Acquisition at Cricut, shares all the ways you can save by investing in your own creativity for your wedding and beyond.</p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/blog">B$B Blog</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/tiktok">B$B on TikTok</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/ig">B$B on Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/printables">Free Invitation Printables</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/deals">Wedding Deals!</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/book">The Book</a></p> email <a href="mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com">podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com</a> to collaborate!</p> The Bouquet Toss is part of the <a href="https://evergreenpodcasts.com/the-bouquet-toss">Evergreen Podcasts Network</a></p> </p> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:42:35

Surviving The Emotional RollerCoaster of Wedding Planning and Gifting with Cricut

The ups and downs of wedding planning can certainly take you for a ride. Once you jump in it gets pretty easy to want to vent about the downs, so we want to take a look at the ups, and recognize how weddings can actually strengthen relationships in a lot of cases.</p> So, today we are speaking with Leah Weinberg - former wedding planner, and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wedding-Roller-Coaster-Keeping-Relationships/dp/0578883015?&linkCode=ll1&tag=thebouquettoss-20&linkId=13716b743b70d016dc2024f1d50bc2be&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl">The Wedding Roller Coaster</a>.</p> After nearly a decade in the wedding industry as the owner of Color Pop Events, Leah is returning to her roots as an attorney to assist her former colleagues in the events industry, along with other entrepreneurs and business owners as co-founder of Oduberg Law. Her work and insights have been published online and in print with Vogue, the New York Times, People, CNN, CNBC, Bravo, Martha Stewart, and The Knot, among others.</p> This episode also features a sponsored segment with Natasha Adorable, marketing manager at <a href="https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/l2r3">Cricut</a>. Learn how to honor all those close to you with DIY gifts made from this incredible smart cutting machine. Learn more at <a href="https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/l2r3">www.cricut.com </a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/blog">B$B Blog</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/tiktok">B$B on TikTok</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/ig">B$B on Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/printables">Free Invitation Printables</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/deals">Wedding Deals!</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/book">The Book</a></p> email <a href="mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com">podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com</a> to collaborate!</p> The Bouquet Toss is part of the <a href="https://evergreenpodcasts.com/the-bouquet-toss">Evergreen Podcasts Network</a></p> </p> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:46:53

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Wedding Planning

Weddings are found in almost every society, so weddings should be for everyone, and unfortunately, it doesn't always feel that way.</p> Inclusion in the weddings industry has historically left much to be desired, so today we are speaking with a DEI expert to learn how to create a wedding that is equitable and inclusive.</p> Milka Milliance is a co-founder, author, inclusion and equity strategist, leadership coach, facilitator and organizational change consultant. She has a background in Cultural Anthropology/Middle Eastern Studies from Columbia University and an MBA from Babson College Graduate School of Business, AND is in the midst of wedding planning herself! </p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/blog">B$B Blog</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/tiktok">B$B on TikTok</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/ig">B$B on Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/printables">Free Invitation Printables</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/deals">Wedding Deals!</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/book">The Book</a></p> email <a href="mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com">podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com</a> to collaborate!</p> The Bouquet Toss is part of the <a href="https://evergreenpodcasts.com/the-bouquet-toss">Evergreen Podcasts Network</a></p> </p> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:44:30

The Legalese of Wedding Planning

A wedding is a ceremony planned to formally execute (and celebrate) a legally binding marriage contract between two parties. While it may not be the sexiest or most romantic way to describe it, but at the crux of it all, a marriage is a legal contract and a wedding is the ritual that marks this life altering change.</p> Even though weddings are incredible and magical and often described as the best day of someone's life, there is just no escaping the fact that a wedding is accompanied by several legal considerations, both in your union, and in the planning of the event itself.</p> But the legal stuff can be really overwhelming. So we have an amazing guest with us to help understand it all. Kunbi Odubogun is a business attorney, speaker, and digital media expert with over 12 years experience in the creative and legal industries.</p> She is the founder of two online businesses — <a href="https://perfete.com/">Perfete</a>, a digital media platform focused on highlighting the celebratory moments of life, and <a href="https://legallyset.com/">Legally Set</a>, an e-commerce store offering legally sound, attorney-drafted contract templates for entrepreneurs, event professionals, and creative business owners. She's also one-half of the Legal Firm, <a href="https://www.oduberg.com/">Oduberg</a>.</p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/blog">B$B Blog</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/tiktok">B$B on TikTok</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/ig">B$B on Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/printables">Free Invitation Printables</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/deals">Wedding Deals!</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/book">The Book</a></p> email <a href="mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com">podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com</a> to collaborate!</p> The Bouquet Toss is part of the <a href="https://evergreenpodcasts.com/the-bouquet-toss">Evergreen Podcasts Network</a></p> </p> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:44:26

”What Do I Do?” Get Answers To Your Biggest Wedding Etiquette Questions!

For most of us, a wedding is something we view as a rite of passage filled with traditions we associate with the celebration, that often we might not understand or really know the history behind. So, naturally, there are a lot of questions when it comes to why we do weddings the way that we do. </p> To get some answers, we sat down with Mariah Grumet, founder and instructor at Old Soul Etiquette. She wrote an entire book on modern wedding etiquette called "What Do I Do?" and has made appearances on the Today Show, NBC News, and more. </p> This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/7fa9198c-7e9e-11ea-a0be-cf1318375a71/podcasts/a91a6bde-15f6-11ee-a411-a3eac4fc87ca/episodes/bdac275a-a420-11ee-9e5e-2b3c71bcce43/www.greenvelope.com/bsb">Greenvelope</a>.</p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/blog">B$B Blog</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/tiktok">B$B on TikTok</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/ig">B$B on Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/printables">Free Invitation Printables</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/deals">Wedding Deals!</a></p> <a href="https://the-bouquet-toss.captivate.fm/book">The Book</a></p> email <a href="mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com">podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com</a> to collaborate!</p> The Bouquet Toss is part of the <a href="https://evergreenpodcasts.com/the-bouquet-toss">Evergreen Podcasts Network</a></p> </p> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:43:55