Wedding planning the Bridechilla way is ditching the wedding planning BS and stress and encouraging you to plan the wedding that YOU want. Hosted by Bridechilla Founder Aleisha McCormack, your new virtual bridesmaid, she'll help you put wedstress in the f*ck it bucket and be a Chilla. Subscribe now and see why The Bridechilla podcast is the #1 wedding planning podcast. *New to the show? Start with episode 286!*
Cher Irlandez, senior buyer and developer at Lulus, is here to share practical tips for finding “the one” when shopping for wedding attire! Tune in to hear Cher’s advice on how to manage online shopping for wedding attire (whether it’s yours or your wedding party’s) and honing in on the vision that you want on your day.
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Rebecca Somnitz of Something White Bridal shares her insights into bridal concierge services and how they can alleviate the stress often faced on the wedding day and help make sure each fashion detail is immaculate. Rebecca and Leah also chat about some of the trends from New York Bridal Market!
Find Rebecca on Instagram: @somethingwhitebridal
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Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting returns to kick off the year with a dive into the must-know wedding trends of 2025! Tune in to hear how destination weddings are being redefined, how drapery is making a resurgence, and insights into different methods of personalization.
Visit 2025weddingtrends.com to see Meghan’s comprehensive slides!
Follow Meghan on Instagram! @ofdconsulting
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Kevin Dennis of Fantasy Sound Event Services is back this week to talk all things lighting. Kevin shares his advice for couples on where to start when considering lighting for the wedding day and how it can elevate and enhance decor and aesthetic with just a few touches!
Learn more about Fantasy Sound Event Services at fantasysound.com
Follow Fantasy Sound on Instagram! @fsesevents
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Aleisha returns to offer her insights to listener questions in this week’s bonus episode! Today’s answers include what to do if asked to be a part of a bridal party while the bride is drunk (and doesn’t mention it after!), weighing the pros and cons of donations via wedding registries, and the best time to hold your bachelorette party.
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This week we return to our conversation with Risa Kostis, creator of The Rescue Kit Company! Risa and Leah explore the trend of incorporating vintage and consignment pieces into the wedding day. Risa also shares some top tips to travel stress-free with your wedding outfit - no matter how far you're going!
Check out Risa's website and follow her on Instagram!
Find the free E-Book "The Bride's Guide to Getting Dressed" here!
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Risa Kostis, creator of The Rescue Kit Company, joins us this week to share her tips and tricks on being prepared for inevitable mishaps on your wedding day. Stains, scuffs, spills - and even the weather taking a turn for the worse! Tune in to hear Risa's must-haves in your own day-of rescue kit!
Check out Risa's website and follow her on Instagram!
Find the free E-Book "The Bride's Guide to Getting Dressed" here!
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Andrew Eilberg, owner of Marlen Jewlers, joins us this week to share his advice and tips for those of you who are looking to purchase an engagement ring or wedding band! As a fourth-generation jeweler, Andrew shares his advice on designing and picking the perfect ring, tips for caring for your jewelry, and insights into wedding jewelry’s evolving trends.
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Dee Kay Events' Diane Kolanović-Šolaja returns to the show to share her tips for finding the right wedding planner for you! As a former corporate planner, she recounts her experience with a wedding planner that led to numerous challenges throughout the process and on the wedding day. Diane shares key questions to ask potential planners, types of services available, and red flags to watch out for.
Find Diane on Instagram @deekayevents!
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This week, Kat Williams of Rock N Roll Bride joins us to discuss the importance of finding confidence in wedding planning and prioritizing your desires over external opinions. Kat and Leah talk wedding trends and social media influence, honing in on the importance of being true to yourself on your wedding day!
Follow Rock N’ Roll Bride Magazine on Instagram! @rocknrollbridemagazine
Find Kat on Instagram! @rocknrollbride
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Tirzah Stein of NearlyWed Coaching returns this week with insights on inclusivity and diversity in wedding planning! She shares practical advice to couples on how to identify vendors who genuinely embrace inclusivity of all types in the wedding industry. In addition, she offers suggestions to how vendors and those providing services can step outside the bride/groom framework and provide more inclusive experiences to couples at all intersections of diversity.
Follow Tirzah on Instagram: @nearlywedcoaching
Resources:
LGBTQ I Do (Colorado-Specific Vendors)
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