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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 43 MIN

I Want to Elope and He Wants a Big Wedding. Now What?

from The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast

What happens when you want to elope and your partner wants a big wedding? Or when you've always dreamt of a destination wedding and your fiance prefers to keep things local? Or when your ideal budget is $100K and theirs is $5K?Compromising on a wedding is difficult, because the truth is you're two people with your own visions but you're only planning one wedding. In this week's episode, I'm going to talk through the important conversations you need to have before you start planning your wedding, options for compromising when your wedding visions are drastically different, and how to stand up for yourself if you're feeling pressured into a wedding you don't want. PS: Thanks to listener Mara for suggesting this episode! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77You can also check out my second podcast, "Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy & Realistic Motherhood" if you're on your own fertility, pregnancy or parenthood journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you want to elope and your partner wants a big wedding? Or when you've always dreamt of a destination wedding and your fiance prefers to keep things local? Or when your ideal budget is $100K and theirs is $5K?Compromising on a wedding is difficult, because the truth is you're two people with your own visions but you're only planning one wedding. In this week's episode, I'm going to talk through the important conversations you need to have before you start planning your wedding, options for compromising when your wedding visions are drastically different, and how to stand up for yourself if you're feeling pressured into a wedding you don't want. PS: Thanks to listener Mara for suggesting this episode! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77You can also check out my second podcast, "Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy & Realistic Motherhood" if you're on your own fertility, pregnancy or parenthood journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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