EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 38 MIN
12: “Am I Doing Enough For My Wedding?” Curate an Intentional Celebration That Feels Like You & It’ll Be More Than Enough | I Do Diaries Part 3
from Short Story Long, Always · host ZealCast Studios
Somewhere along the way, we’ve lost the real meaning of weddings. Too often, the focus shifts from celebrating love to chasing the glitz and glam. In today’s episode, Elisa brings back the “I Do” Diaries—her personal audio journal of wedding planning—and dives into one of the biggest challenges modern brides face: the pressure to create the perfect wedding day.Planning a wedding today can feel overwhelming, and Elisa shares how she’s experienced it firsthand. With social media overflowing with wedding advice, trends, and curated inspiration, it’s easy to fall into comparison traps, feel like you’re not doing enough, and experience decision fatigue. Elisa shares practical mindset shifts for staying grounded and intentional when the pressure builds.But this episode isn’t just about the stress. Elisa gives all the wedding updates you’ve been waiting for, shares 3 bold Hot Takes from her planning journey, and gives a sneak peek into her pre-wedding trip to Alaska with Josh. From vendor bookings to unique personal touches, she shows how to plan a wedding that truly reflects you not what’s trending online.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by curating a Pinterest-perfect wedding, this episode is your reminder to slow down, make intentional choices, and celebrate the love that matters most. Your wedding day should be about you and your partner, not anyone else’s expectations.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Connect with @ElisaUnscripted on Instagram Follow @ZealCastStudios on InstagramShort Story Long, Always is a ZealCast Studios Podcast: ZealCast Studios is a podcast management agency for passion-driven female creatives ready to amplify their messaging and leverage their brand through podcasting. If you are ready to step into your calling as a podcaster or are wanting to take your show to the next level, I invite you to reach out to ZealCast Studios for podcasting support. You can get started by going to www.zealcaststudios.com/get-started.
What this episode covers
Somewhere along the way, we’ve lost the real meaning of weddings. Too often, the focus shifts from celebrating love to chasing the glitz and glam. In today’s episode, Elisa brings back the “I Do” Diaries—her personal audio journal of wedding planning—and dives into one of the biggest challenges modern brides face: the pressure to create the perfect wedding day.Planning a wedding today can feel overwhelming, and Elisa shares how she’s experienced it firsthand. With social media overflowing with wedding advice, trends, and curated inspiration, it’s easy to fall into comparison traps, feel like you’re not doing enough, and experience decision fatigue. Elisa shares practical mindset shifts for staying grounded and intentional when the pressure builds.But this episode isn’t just about the stress. Elisa gives all the wedding updates you’ve been waiting for, shares 3 bold Hot Takes from her planning journey, and gives a sneak peek into her pre-wedding trip to Alaska with Josh. From vendor bookings to unique personal touches, she shows how to plan a wedding that truly reflects you not what’s trending online.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by curating a Pinterest-perfect wedding, this episode is your reminder to slow down, make intentional choices, and celebrate the love that matters most. Your wedding day should be about you and your partner, not anyone else’s expectations.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Connect with @ElisaUnscripted on Instagram Follow @ZealCastStudios on InstagramShort Story Long, Always is a ZealCast Studios Podcast: ZealCast Studios is a podcast management agency for passion-driven female creatives ready to amplify their messaging and leverage their brand through podcasting. If you are ready to step into your calling as a podcaster or are wanting to take your show to the next level, I invite you to reach out to ZealCast Studios for podcasting support. You can get started by going to www.zealcaststudios.com/get-started.
NOW PLAYING
12: “Am I Doing Enough For My Wedding?” Curate an Intentional Celebration That Feels Like You & It’ll Be More Than Enough | I Do Diaries Part 3
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.