The Bridal Brief

Do you want to include people in your wedding but the bridal party is full? This is the episode for you! We give you some handy hints on other ways to involve them!

Ruth is back! This episode explores the pros and cons of having a backyard wedding. The hidden costs but also the benefits.

We do a deep dive with Amy Fox-Leaupepe into her wedding! We talk about what went right, what went wrong, what was the biggest waste of money and what was worth it!

Steph and guest host Chelsea from the Redland Bay Golf Club explore the pros and cons of wedding expos and showcases! Are they worth the money? Will I get hassled? Will I feel overwhelmed? We answer all these questions and more!

What were they thinking????? This fun bonus episode tells you some stories of some of the worst wedding guests ever! We are also sharing some very important news about the near future for the podcast!

Themed weddings - yes or no - how do we make it look ok without looking tacky? We will talk you through how to do it today and how you can say yes to a themed wedding if you want to!

In the final episode of the year we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Christmas Weddings. We talk about Netflix’s Christmas movies and say goodbye to the year!

This episode will help you write your vows! No need to stress out about it! We can walk you through an easy way to do it! We also had a bit of a play with AI and the results are in!

Joined by Ultimate Bridesmaid Michelle we lay out what is expected of you if you have been asked to join a bridal party. What will you pay for, what will you need to do, what do you need to attend? We will answer it all for you!

Joined by Amy from "It's Your Call" once again - we are laying down the law when it comes to wedding etiquette! Drinking too Much, Wearing White, Gifts - we cover it all. What guests should and shouldn't do, what couples should do to make things easier for their guests! Plenty of stories to keep you entertained, join us for another amusing chat!

Glenys Mercer from Flair Floral talks flowers with us today! Pricing, varieties, allergies and the difference between real and artificial are all discussed!

Cakes by Simone is here! And she bought cake! Learn all about the different cakes and flavours and what you need to consider! Hear some stories about cake failings and what to avoid!

Everything related to giving gifts to your guests - who do we give to? What do we give? Do you have some good ideas? Ruth and Steph cover the world of gift giving!

On our Sweet 16 episode we talk all things Makeup and a little bit of hair on this episode. Joined by Suzie Rumler of An Eye for Style - our expert on this topic!

Another compilation of wedding stories that we have found! Some funny, some tragic but we always love a good story!

Should you use a friend or a professional for your MC, how to build a run sheet! Matty Ross from Mr Entertainment is back to help us answer your questions!

This week we talk all things entertainment with Matty Ross from Mr Entertainment! He talks about singing his wife down the aisle, how to get your guests pumping and a little bit of nudity on the beach...

Do you need place cards, a seating plan, a welcome sign, an order of service, menus, signs to the toilet.... SO MUCH! Should you make yourself? We are going to help you navigate the things we recommend and the things you can go without and go through the pro's and con's of professional vs DIY!

Cocktail or Sit-Down? Buffet or Plated? What do we do!!!!!! We go through all the options and explore the difference in both. We also explore the pro's and con's of bar tab, package or beverage on consumption!

Who doesn't love crazy gifts!!!!! We do and we are going to tell you about some!

Ruth and Steph talk all the legals about getting married with Felicity McShane from Fusion Elements. She tells about finding out she wasn't legally married and shares with us tales including a bridal gown mishap... all mixed in with some fun celebrity celebrants!

Photography Advice & Tips! How to get the most out of your photography package. We talk photography with Ruth Ryan Photography and Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design about photography, videography and content creators added with celebrity sellouts and a bride who didn't want wreck her lipstick...

This episode stars Romana Sae Heng and Cheryl Landsberry from Elope Brisbane. We discuss with them their amazing experiences including scavenger hunt elopements and getting married in a Cemetry. You want to hear this!

We are joined by Chelsea Marr from the ⁠Redland Bay Golf Club ⁠and discuss finding a venue and reading the terms and conditions, white weddings in the sunshine and dinosaur themed nuggets...

We talk about demanding brides, farting flower girls and cheap transport!

We talk about priorities, Do It Yourself versus professional and a rouge kangaroo!

Where do I start? What do I book first? What do I book???? We will answer all your questions and talk to Amy Fox from It's Your Call audio Guest books and her upcoming wedding!

Special guest ultimate bridesmaid Michelle Louttit! Advice on proposals and what to do plus what not to do. We also talk celebrity proposals and our own proposals! Next episode “So you’re engaged.. what now?" Post questions in the comments or send to [email protected]

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