Many cultures have rituals that are integrated into wedding ceremonies to celebrate their heritage and pass down customs to another generation. That being said, some of these rituals can have a convoluted origin story. Jumping the broom is one of those rituals. So, what is jumping the broom? It’s a traditional act performed after the vows are exchanged, with the newlyweds holding hands and jumping over a broom to seal their union. This tradition is very heavily steeped in African Americ...

We have a special treat for you guys with this episode! We got to talk to Leslie Voorhees Means, CEO and Co-Founder of the wedding dress company, Anamolie. We discuss how they are disrupting the wedding dress industry, what kinds of trends are happening for all the brides these days, and how getting a custom wedding dress is easier than ever, and without all the awkwardness of the bridal boutique experiences, whether that be from the shops not having your size, your style or just the fact tha...

So, this week's episode! We’re talking wedding cakes ladies and gents, the good, the bad and the ugly. A wedding cake is a traditional cake served at a wedding reception following dinner. In modern Western culture, the cake is usually on display and served to guests. Traditionally, cakes were made to bring good luck to all the guests and the couple, now they are more a centerpiece of the reception. So how did it all start? Also, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the baby pod on Apple P...

The topic at hand today is ring bearers, we’ve all seen them. The cute little boy dressed as a mini groom trudging down the aisle with the rings. They come after the bridal party, but before the bride, with everyone’s fingers crossed that they don’t lose the rings, fall down or completely freak out before they get to the altar. So where did this tradition come from? Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast if you're enjoying it!

Today, we have Carrie Ann of Kith and Kin Weddings // kithkinweddings // as a guest and we couldn’t be more excited! We reached out to Carrie Ann as she was posting about a feminist wedding, and one of the points she brought up was with the parents. And we really wanted to talk about the parents. In this episode, we’ll discuss how to tackle issues with your parents, and your MIL, the traditional role parents played and still play, and also some tips on wedding planning, how to make sure your ...

Wedding vows, you know them. The have and to hold, in sickness and in health, till death do us part. There’s the traditional ones that thousands and thousands of other couples have recited in church halls or wedding venues all over the land, and there’s the ones that the couples write themselves (usually to the dismay of the grooms). But where did they come from? What do they mean and do we need to have them to get married? These are the questions we’ll tackle today. We also touch on the rec...

Today we're chatting with Laney Schenk of @designbylaney going over wedding invite etiquette, what types of paper items brides need for their wedding day, trends, and why you might need to step away from Pinterest if you want a truly unique wedding. We even touch lightly on early 2000's fashion and why TikTok made me realize teenagers these days are actually 25. If you'd like more info on Laney check out her IG @designbylaney or her website www.designbylaney.com

As we know, wedding trends have come and gone over the years, but the veil has remained a constant fixture in a bride's attire. The lifting of the veil after the exchange of rings — and the subsequent kiss — has been a significant part of the ceremony. But why does it exist in the first place? If you'd like to find the bridal crown designer I mentioned head over to our IG page to see some of her work!

This week we’re going to be discussing the garter and bouquet toss. I will warn you know, I am not a fan of either of these traditions. Coming into the research for this episode the only thing I really knew about it was that whoever caught the bouquet was the next to get married, and that I thought it was a bit gross to have my husband climb up my dress to remove a band of fabric from my likely sweaty thigh in front of my family and friends.

Most of us are familiar with the rhyme “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue”, not all of us are aware there’s actually one more line to this old English tradition which is “a sixpence in your shoe”. These items were meant to act as good luck objects should the bride include them somewhere in her wedding outfit or carry with her on her wedding day. So let's get into it!

After listening to another wedding podcast with an incredibly uninformed wedding planner the other week, I decided tackling getting married during a pandemic was appropriate. Some pretty rad couples have been super creative in finding ways to make this work, including a dear friend of mine. We're super excited to bring on our very first guest as well!! Come listen to Danielle Simon (@danielle_simon) and I talk about what happened to her March 28th wedding in Costa Rica and the thought ...

So you both swiped right, fell in love and now it’s time for the big question. Thanks to a lot of things, mainly media and Hollywood, most men and women have a picture of what this big moment should look like. But no matter how it’s done, there’s almost always a little box with a ring in it... In this episode, we uncover the origin of engagement/wedding rings, why we wear them on our ring finger, and how the diamond engagement ring forever changed the game. Make sure to follow us on Instagr...