I think when you're spending your money, you're super entitled to not want to use suppliers whose political affiliations don't align with yours - especially when the party may actively oppress people who you love (racist dogma around small boats, removal of trans rights etc). I don't think it's that mad of a question!
We had someone leave us a negative review because I didn't get back to an email because we were at my husband Grandfathers funeral. I responded to the review and explained that ( we had already posted on social media we would be out of office for that reason). Thankfully they removed it but what the actual f***!!
After the wedding breakfast at my bestie's wedding we gathered all the open bottles up and put them aside for the bride/ groom to take home so they have some of it to appreciate it when they are home from the wedding with their family (the venue changed the wedding wine after their first visit when they had initially bought wedding wine to take home so they didn't have any of it at home) 👀
not even a bride (found this pod when my bestie was getting married!) & I am a avid listener!! absolutely love it! ❤ as someone with a graphic design background; how can I break into the wedding stationary scene for people with smaller budgets? ❣
Just wanted to say, I loved this episode. Just what I needed to hear. I think I was falling into the bubble of Instagram and TikTok weddings! Love you both! 🤍
We've booked a content creator the most important video I want her to get is my bridesmaids and children walking down the isle before me because I don't get to see that myself, also then my fh live in the moment reactions before I walk, during the walk! If she gets that I'll feel like it was money well spent
I would love to see an episode on content creators because we actually have been toying with the idea mostly because of social media nowadays having the short reels and TikTok’s etc also love the idea of them getting footage while we are off with the photographer but hearing this has maybe made us rethink? So would really love an episode. With a bit more about it ☺️ x
The pintrest thing, for us, comes down to the ridiculousness it has become. I was sent one a few years ago that had a shoot of a couple in front of an active volcano.....bruh youre getting married in a barn in the cotwolds! I cant bring an active volcano with me 😂
What's the difference between the tasks/duties of a wedding planner and a wedding reception manager? As a matter of fact, _do_ wedding receptions have a professional manager?
I'm so shocked you don't like a professional MC! We had one with a red coat and he was amazing! Great jokes, got everyone hyped for B&G entrance and just generally guided the guests during the day on where to be (making our lives so much easier!) Love the podcast ladies, it got me through my wedding planning, couldn't have done it without you ❤
I think the photographers point is that quite often (and I see it in photography groups all the time) venues and vendors will use the clients photos to promote their own work without the credit for the photographer and without asking permission. You’re absolutely right when you say the photographer is working for the client and that is where the photos are intended but I see a lot of photographers getting either no contact from the vendor to ask permission to use the photos or coming to the photographer asking the photographer to supply them with the photos when they don’t belong to them and they can get quite snippy about wanting them for free. Most photographers won’t ’double charge’ for the work and will give permission in exchange for a credit. And yes I think all suppliers should be credited when businesses are sharing work. X
I've got to agree with Beth. I remember being STUNNED when I found out that Mark Wright was able to get into Michelle Keegan's circle and was able to date her. In my mind she was lightyears ahead of him
Re: Photo rights. The vendor table are correct from a legal standpoint. There's no ambiguity with the Copyright laws. But what I think they are referring is that some venues are asking the photographer to hand over all rights to the photos and let the venue use them for free and without restrictions. Would you sign that? But the accepted 'norm' in the wedding industry as in the majority of photographers nowadays are happy to share as long as we're credited. Should every supplier be credited too? IMO yes. Like you say, none of it would happen without the florist, make up artist etc. So yes. Every supplier should be credited and mentioned too.
Loving the podcast ladies!! So I have a question… once I’ve had my wedding and I get my photos back, do I email my photographer and ask them if I can send photos to the venue/florist/bridal shop etc for those vendors to post if they credit him?
Love the podcast. I love all of them! I would love an episode on accessibility and inclusion. How best to include everyone create a safe space. Especially when it's applicable to the bride and groom. Access, people with hearing/sight loss, neurodivergents, people of all genders, even allergens and dietary requirements. Xx
Im so pleased to hear that different shades are 'in'. I desperately wanted sage green as our colour scheme but couldn't find any bridesmaids dresses that I liked in that colour. So we've gone for olive green dresses, muted green foliage, softer greens on the signage etc and creamy linens and Bouquets. I was quite paranoid that it'd look mismatched but now I can say it's accidentally on trend 😂
The story about the plates is the worst. I would have charged them anyway to be honest, even if it’s just an inconvenience fee for messing you about, and the broken plate!
Will say about digital invites - we've done digital only as we have invited people from multiple countries and it would've been crazy with post. We sent them out 10+ months out, and my Opa who is German and probably the oldest person invited was one of the first to RSVP so if he can sort it most others can. We have printed a physical copy as a keepsake for our parents and grandparents also though but I did that myself xx
Loving the podcast and all the tips. Can you let me know the website the couple used to make the barcode for the bar please - for the free drinks. Thanks!! Xx
The bridal shop I got my dress from didn’t allow photos cause there’s a chance I’ll look at it over and over and pin point things I don’t like - like lumps and bumps- and it can put me off the dress even though it is not tailored to fit me and in reality when it’s fitted perfectly I’ll look amazing They also said that your dress is picked from how you feel and you can’t take a photo of your emotions
I did this as well. My mum and auntie who were with me took photos but I asked please don't show them to me (or anyone else) because the mirror is more honest than the camera (IMO).
No guys really no candles. I was begging my venue for real candles down the aisle, they said no and as I walked down the aisle, my veil got stuck on the lantern and I knocked 3 down 😂 So was VERY grateful for them standing form on no real candles 😂 x
Mines the Friday of bank holiday weekend in May next year... I'm planing to send all invites by end of June this year because I know a lot of my friends and family book stuff well in advance... although they have had save the dates and I want numbers 😂😂
Our dj for our wedding is one of our best friends he's been doing it 20 years we trust him 100% but am I now asking him if he has uplighters and moving heads 😂🤣 and dimmable lights
Talking about churches and fees etc. Within the Church of England it’s split up into county type groups. Then the “county” decides how much to charge for weddings and funerals and then every church has to charge the same. So they will charge (e.g) £1000 if the capacity is 50 or 300. This is to stop the pretty and favourable churches charging extra for weddings. Big agree that clergy and church staff need to be more polite and realise they often are actually representing church and not just themselves!!
My photography took very few photo of me in my dress. Which I’m disappointed about. I’ve got double chins on them too😢. The best photo is one my sister took that I don’t get on with that much is the best 😂. Loads of the guy which is great as they do seem to get over looked sometimes. And there’s watermarks and he was over 50😂😂😂❤
Great episode, I neededed this after a long day at work🫶🏼 a pet hate about guests is when they share the invitation with all the details on social media😅 cause you never know who might turn up!
I proposed to my fiance, it was a running joke when we worked together that we would get married when I asked him. I didn't know I was going to do it until last minute 🤣
In fairness to Georgie, having a Welsh grandparent qualifies you to be selected to play for the Women's Welsh national football team. So go with that. Be Welsh, my girl. There's lovely.
