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Plan Style Do - The Wedding Podcast
by Jordan Weaver
Want a breathtaking wedding without the stress and overwhelm? Wedding planner and stylist Jordan Weaver shares her expert advice and chats with leading wedding professionals to give you the confidence and knowledge you need. Packed with tips and actionable steps, Plan.Style.Do is about planning the wedding of your dreams, and having fun while you're doing it!If you want more information on wedding planning and styling, don’t forget to check out www.jordanweaverevents.com.au
Episodes
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Hardcopy vs digital wedding invitations - the pros and the cons of each
We're at episode 50 (50!) of the Plan.Style.Do podcast and I'm tackling one of the questions I'm getting asked more and more frequently by couples - 'Do we need to send hardcopy paper wedding invitations, or can we opt for digital invitations for our guests instead?' In this episode I'm running…
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5 Practical Tips for Minimising Stress and Fuss Around COVID Vaccine Status on Your Wedding Day
Since my last episode on the Plan.Style.Do podcast we've received a LOT more clarity from the NSW Government around the roadmap out of COVID and what that means for couples getting married in the months ahead. In New South Wales, after 1st December, it will be possible for unvaccinated people to...
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How to Navigate COVID Double Vaccination Dilemmas for Your Wedding
We're baaaaack! With the second wave of COVID and a new bub on the way I've taken a break from the podcast for a few months but now it's so good to be back behind the mic and bringing you a brand new episode packed full of practical wedding planning advice. The announcement of Gladys' 'Roadmap…
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Ask the Expert: Bridal Accessories with Alison Clouston from Amelie George
In this week's episode I'm chatting all things bridal accessories, from veils to earrings, clips, pins and anklets, with Alison Clouston from Amelie George. We're covering: •Why your bridal accessories are just as important for your look on the day as your gown, hair and make up. •How to add...
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Do I Need a Wedding Videographer?
When you're planning a wedding there are elements that are quite clear cut. You're almost certainly going to hire a wedding photographer for example, but videography is an element a lot of couples are on the fence about. Is it worth the investment? What can videography capture that photography...
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Ask the Expert: Wedding Hair and Make Up with Britt Lette from Ella & Me
Should you get lash extensions before your big day? How can you maximise skin health in the lead up? And what's the secret to creating that ultimate chilled wedding morning atmosphere as you're getting your hair and make up done? In this episode I'm chatting to head make up artist and founder of...
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How to Choose the Right MC for Your Wedding
Choosing the right MC for your wedding is crucial to creating a high-energy reception that your guests will remember. Part public speaker, part comedian, part time keeper, your MC is a linchpin when it comes to the success of your reception so you want to choose wisely! In this episode I walk you...
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What Does A Marriage Celebrant Actually Do? With Allegra Hartford Davis
Not sure what a marriage celebrant really does? Clue: what you see as they stand at the front of your ceremony is just the tip of the iceberg! In today's episode I'm joined by civil marriage celebrant Allegra Hartford Davis from Married By Allegra as we dive into: •The legal side of getting…
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Planning A Wedding
Chances are, if you've never planned a wedding before, you're going to have questions about the process. And you know what, that's completely normal! Never be afraid to ask! In today's episode I'm covering 5 of the most frequently asked questions I hear from couples planning their wedding day.…
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ENCORE EPISODE: The Wedding Hair Tips You Need to Know - with hair stylist Cara Clyne
This is one of my favourite podcast chats from way back in Lockdown 1.0! I'm joined by renowned Sydney hair stylist Cara Clyne as she shares her secrets on incredible bridal hair that lasts ALL night long! We discuss how to choose the right hair style for your dress and your make up, wedding day...
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ENCORE EPISODE - How to create high-impact wedding stationery with State of Elliott's Sarah Elliott
From your invitations and Save the Date cards to your reception menus, place cards and signage, wedding stationery plays a huge part in the overall style and tone of your wedding. In today's episode I chat to one of Australia's leading wedding stationery designers, Sarah Elliott from State of...
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ENCORE EPISODE - Personalising Your Wedding Day with Calligraphy en Vogue
I'm looking back on some of the incredible guests we've had on the Plan.Style.Do podcast this year, starting with calligrapher and founder of Sydney-based brand Calligraphy en Vogue, Jo Eleanor. In this episode Jo and I dive into the endless ways you can use calligraphy to add beautiful, personal...
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5 Things Couples Forget When Planning a Wedding
Worried there's something you've missed off your wedding 'to-do' list? In this episode I'm saving you the stress and sharing 5 of the most common things I see couples forget when planning a wedding. Some are big, some are small but the thing they all share is that you don't want to be scrabbling...
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Your Personal Sommelier - How to Choose Wine for Your Wedding
In today's episode I'm joined by trained sommelier Amelia Birch and believe me when I say, if you're getting married at a venue where you provide your own alcohol, Amelia is about to become your new best friend! Amelia and I dive into: •the types of drinks you'll need to buy for your wedding...
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The Smart Way to Delegate Tasks on Your Wedding Day
Delegating tasks in the lead up to, and on your wedding day is not only a good idea, I believe it's essential in order for you to have the best wedding day imaginable! Allocating duties to friends, family, or a professional wedding planner allows you to focus on enjoying the once-in-a-lifetime...
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What You Need to Know When Booking Your Wedding Florist - with Elyza Bowe
From choosing the right wedding florist to wedding flower terminology and how to get the most from your wedding floral budget, in this episode I'm joined by the the wonderful Elyza Bowe from Ivy Lane Collective, as we take a look at the process behind booking your dream wedding florist. To find…
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How to Create a Wedding Styling Mood Board
With social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest brimming with wedding inspo, right at our fingers tips, it's no wonder many brides and grooms-to be feel overwhelmed by the idea of styling their wedding! My best advice for avoiding wedding styling saturation? Form a wedding mood board. A...
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Unique Wedding Entertainment Ideas Your Guests Will Love!
Everyone wants a wedding day to remember, right? Well I'll let you in on an industry secret. The key to a wedding your guests will remember for years to come, is to create an experience for them. Add a sense of wonder and surprise. Create an interactive element that's outside the norm. In this...
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5 Things to Consider When Choosing Your Wedding Ceremony Time
Your ceremony time is one of the cornerstones when it comes to planning your wedding day run sheet. Set that, and the rest of your day - from your hair and make up times to your guest arrivals, your cocktail hour to your vendor set up times - will start to fall into place. So what's the 'best'...
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How to Make Your Wedding Flowers More Sustainable (without compromising on your vision!)
Your wedding day should be a true reflection of you and your values so, if like me, you're taking steps to reduce your environmental impact in everyday life, it seems only natural you'd want to do this on your wedding day too. In today's episode I want to encourage you that reducing the...
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Wedding Insiders: Rebekah Hardwick, Creative Director at Mariana Hardwick
In today's episode I sat down with Rebekah Hardwick, owner and creative director of one of Australia's leading names in bridal couture design, Mariana Hardwick. With over 30 years experience blending timeless beauty with contemporary elegance, Mariana Hardwick designs embody grace and femininity...
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How to Live Stream Your Wedding
Want to live stream your wedding but don't have the faintest idea where to start? Here are my top tips for smooth and seamless live streaming! Don't forget to follow @jordanweaverevents on Instagram for daily wedding advice, tips inspiration!
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What a COVID-safe wedding ceremony really looks like with celebrant Gary Clementson
It's become a fact of life that if you're planning a wedding ceremony in late 2020 or 2021, you're going to have to factor COVID safety arrangements into your day. While sanitizing stations and contact tracing aren't the first things that spring to mind when you think romance, in this episode, I...
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How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer with special guest Zoe Morley
If you don't know much about photography, choosing a wedding photographer (you know, that person responsible for capturing the images you look back on for decades to come!) can seem like a daunting task! To help break it down and shed some light on the process, I've recruited Sydney-based wedding...
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5 Things You Need to Know When Hiring Wedding Furniture
Hiring furniture for your wedding can seem like an overwhelming task but in today's I'm sharing my top 5 tips to save you time, money and a whole lot of effort as you're researching and booking furniture for your wedding! I'll let you in on my tips for: •The standard pieces of furniture you'll…
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Here's an ingenious way to work around the COVID wedding dance floor bans!
UPDATE: Back in Lockdown 1.0 in 2020, I chatted to Nik Russo, director of entertainment agency We Play Record about how they came up with their Careless Whispers Music Trivia (part trivia night, part DJ, completely amazing!), to tackle the wedding dancefloor restrictions New South Wales was…
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Men's Style - what you and your groom need to know when choosing a wedding suit
There are countless magazine and blog articles for brides on choosing the right wedding dress but in this episode, I thought it was about time we covered some of the challenges facing grooms! I sat down with Robin McGowan, co-founder of Australian brand Institchu which offers completely...
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My 3 steps to COVID-proof your wedding planning
If you feel like 2020 has spiralled out of control, you're far from alone and if you add planning a wedding to the mix, those feelings of stress, uncertainty and helplessness may be ten fold. But in today's episode I'm here to assure you there are some concrete steps you can take right now, to…
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How Videography Can Capture Cherished Memories of Your Wedding Day with The Story of Us
In this episode I'm chatting to Chloe Ferris and Matt Wetherill from creative agency The Story of Us as we dive into the topic of wedding videography. What is wedding videography? How does it record and enhance your memories of your wedding day? Which parts of your day will a videographer capture...
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5 free tools to streamline your wedding planning
When planning a wedding there is A LOT of admin involved. There's the emails, the spreadsheets, the invoices, the contracts, the run sheets, and if you're not organised, it can easily to lose track or feel like it's all getting on top of you. Today I'm sharing with you the organisational apps and...
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What's the difference between a wedding venue manager and a wedding coordinator?
In this episode I'm diving into one of the questions I get asked a lot and that is 'What is the difference between a wedding planner or coordinator, and a wedding venue manager? Do they do the same thing?' Put simply, the answer is no! In this episode I break down the role of the venue manager…
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Statement wedding invitations on any budget with Alex Power from Terrace Press
Unless you have an artistic or creative background, designing your wedding stationery can be a confusing process so I've brought in an expert to guide us through! How long should you allow for your wedding invitation design, printing and mail out? What's the difference between digital printing…
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Wedding 101 - Your bridesmaids questions answered
How many bridesmaids should you have? Who should pay for your bridesmaid's dresses? Should you have the same number of bridesmaids as groomsmen? Do you need bridesmaids at all?! I answer all these questions and more in this week's episode. Whether you're a bride having bridesmaids for your…
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What international travel restrictions mean for you and your wedding guests with Virgin Australia's Georgia Rickard
One of the most common questions I get asked from couples at the moment is how the continuing COVID restrictions around travel will impact their wedding and when it will be 'safe' to schedule a wedding, knowing international guests will be able to attend. For today's episode I've brought in an...
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Personalising Your Wedding with Calligraphy with Jo Eleanor from Calligraphy en Vogue
In today's episode I'm sitting down with calligrapher and founder of Sydney-based brand Calligraphy en Vogue, Jo Eleanor and we're discussing how you can use calligraphy to add beautiful, personal touches to your wedding day. When you think of calligraphy you may think of the traditional pen and...
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Splurge vs Save - How to get the most out of your wedding budget
Allocating your wedding budget can be tricky, particularly if you're just starting out with your planning. It can be difficult to know what is worth investing in and what falls into the 'nice to have' category rather than the 'need to have.' Today I give you my insights into which elements of…
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How to choose the perfect engagement ring & wedding band with Simon Grew from Grew and Co
This episode is perfect if you're feeling overwhelmed or confused about choosing an engagement ring or wedding band. Think of it as wedding jewellery 101! Where should you start with your engagement ring search? What are the current and future trends for wedding bands? And most importantly, how…
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5 Things You Need to Know When Planning a Marquee Wedding
Marquee weddings are a beautiful alternative to a traditional wedding venue but they do involve a lot more from a planning standpoint. They come with their own unique set of logistical challenges but for me, the benefits far outweigh the cons! In today's episode I walk you through 5 things to...
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Wedding Music: How to Create the Ultimate Party Atmosphere with Josie Ison
No one wants an empty dance floor at their wedding and in today's episode I chat to professional musician and director of Event Entertainers, Josie Ison, about how to plan the style of your music and your song selections to create the ultimate party vibe! Josie shares her tips on how to use music...
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The Secret to Glowing Skin on Your Wedding Day with Make Up Artist Alex Perrin
Every girl wants to glow on her wedding day, right?! In this week's episode I chat to one of my favourite bridal make up artists, Alex Perrin as she lets us in on her amazing expert tips. She shares her secrets on how to prep your skin ahead of time (a clue, the earlier the better!), what to take...
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My Chat with Wedding Stationery Designer Sarah Elliott
From your invitations and Save the Date cards to your reception menus, place cards and signage, wedding stationery plays a huge part in the overall style and tone of your wedding. In today's episode I chat to one of Australia's leading wedding stationery designers, Sarah Elliott from State of...
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How to include those who can't attend your wedding
In today's episode I dive onto wedding traditions and personal touches and how you can use them to include those who can't be at your wedding. At the time of recording, weddings in Australia are still under Coronavirus restrictions and even when restrictions do lift, I'm going to hazard a guess...
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Your Guide to Gorgeous Wedding Hair with hair stylist Cara Clyne
In today's episode I sit down with renowned Sydney hair stylist Cara Clyne as she shares her secrets on all things bridal hair. We discuss how to choose the right hair style for your dress and your make up, wedding day hair timings for you and your bridesmaids, trends for 2020/21, plus her…
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4 Reasons To Consider a Midweek Wedding
I'm predicting a huge increase in midweek weddings in late 2020 and early 2021 as couples look to reschedule their wedding on the back of the COVID19 restrictions. While they might not be the norm, there are definite plus sides to choosing a weekday for your wedding. In today's episode I give you...
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How to personalise your wedding ceremony with marriage celebrant Melissa Soncini
In today's episode I'm chatting to Sydney marriage celebrant Melissa Soncini about how to personalise your wedding ceremony so it's a true reflection of you and your husband or wife-to be. We dive into what's required to make a ceremony legal, how long your wedding ceremony should be, tailoring...
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6 ways to continue your wedding planning during self-isolation
The spread of COVID-19 has forced many couples to postpone their weddings but in today's episode I share 6 ways you can continue to progress your plans in self-isolation and stay positive and inspired about your wedding day. You can find free workbook on planning your wedding in self-isolation…
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What Does a Wedding Planner Actually Do?
In today's episode I walk you through the roles of wedding planner, wedding stylist and wedding coordinator. I explain what they all do and the different functions they serve so you can decide which is the right fit for you and your wedding.
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Your wedding planning timeline
How far in advance do you need to confirm your venue? Should you send out Save the Date cards? When should you start on your wedding styling? In today's episode I answer these questions and many more! And make sure you download my free 25 page Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Wedding Venue here:...
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How to form a wedding budget (and stick to it!)
For the sake of your hip pocket and your sanity, you need to set a wedding budget! In today's episode I share my insider tips on how to form your wedding budget and avoid any surprise budget blow outs! For a more detailed breakdown of the budget elements I mention in today's episode, check out:...
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Where to start your wedding planning
Planning your dream wedding but have no idea where to begin? Join me as I share my insider tips and advice to simplify your wedding planning process and get you on track for the most beautiful day of your life! In today's episode I cover: •The first three steps to take when planning your wedding...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Want a breathtaking wedding without the stress and overwhelm? Wedding planner and stylist Jordan Weaver shares her expert advice and chats with leading wedding professionals to give you the confidence and knowledge you need. Packed with tips and actionable steps, Plan.Style.Do is about planning the wedding of your dreams, and having fun while you're doing it!If you want more information on wedding planning and styling, don’t forget to check out www.jordanweaverevents.com.au
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