The Bouquet Toss - A Wedding Planning Podcast

Elopement used to have a bit of a negative connotation. Years ago it implied a rushed or even secret marriage. However, nowadays elopements are such a popular trend! The downsized wedding is a great …

Wedding beauty trends seem to be be an expense that creeps up on a lot of couples. Not only are there expenses for the day of, but so much of what we see these days in beauty involves everyday regime…

Eco-friendly weddings is a trend we are specifically passionate about. Savvy Weddings are not only good for your wallet, but for the world too! We'll be talking about ways to save the earth and your …

This week we're talking all about wedding lighting, why it is so important, and how you can pull it off the savvy way. This is a trend that isn't often thought about first or even second when it come…

What's the deal with taking out a wedding loan? Why has it become such a popular trend? Join us for an awesome conversation with Millennial Money Expert Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez.

You'll learn why…

This special bonus episode of The Bouquet Toss is a recap of our season one episodes. We had so many great follow up conversations and discoveries about these traditions that we wanted to make sure t…

We’ve come to the end of season 1, so what better topic to discuss than the end of the wedding day: the send off! There are so many different ways to organize your wedding send off, from when you do …

This episode is all about a common ceremony moment that seems like it may be falling out of fashion… and that is the tradition of the bride being “given away” by her father to her new spouse. Giving …

In this episode we are talking all about a special aspect of your wedding reception, the toasts or speeches! Who should give them? What should they say? When during the reception should they give it?…

The thought of going on a romantic getaway with your new spouse while tuning out the rest of the world sounds like pure bliss. But have you ever wondered how this tradition came about? The history of…

So what’s up with the unity candle? So many brides are constantly wondering why they are so expensive and if they really need to include it in their wedding ceremony. That is why we are talking all a…

The wedding veil is perhaps the biggest hallmark of bridal attire. After all, wearing a veil, of any style, length, or look, is most typically reserved for our wedding day! On this episode we’re divi…

You've heard the old rhyme right? Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue are the objects brides are "supposed" to have with them on their wedding day. Dive into the history …

This is the one where we talk all about wedding cake! Your mouth will likely be watering so consider this your warning! The wedding cake tradition dates back a long time so we are breaking down the p…

In this episode we are breaking down the traditional wedding dances. Learn about the history of the First Dance, Family Dances, Money Dance, Anniversary Dance, and Cultural Dances. We’re discussing s…

Did you know diamond engagement rings were made popular by an advertising slogan? Learn all about it on this episode dedicated to Engagement Rings - why we wear them, why diamonds, alternatives to co…

The background and history of the bridal party is one that can't quite be pinpointed to a specific date. Regardless of when or how they started, though, many brides and grooms today still uphold the …

Many of us probably think the tradition of a white wedding dress is longer than it really is. Some argue it is just 80 years old! It is so synonymous with wedd…

The bouquet toss is a wedding tradition where a bride throws her flowers over her shoulder into a group of single guests. The person who “catches the bouquet” i…