Nikita from the Guides for Brides team is here to discuss all things weddings with you along with some special expert guests. Designed to guide you through your planning process, our wedding podcast will provide you with helpful tips, practical wedding planning advice, inspiration and so much more. Whether you've just gotten engaged, are in the middle of wedding planning, or nearly ready to tie the knot, make sure you subscribe to this podcast for all sorts of exciting and interesting discus ...
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Welcome back to Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast! This week, we're welcoming back Peter Aldridge and Jenny Cassidy from wed2b with a special bonus episode, discussing one of the most fun yet challenging parts of wedding planning: bridesmaid dress shopping. Whether you're a member of the wedding party, or the bride-to-be, wed2b are here to he…
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Learn everything you need to know about prenuptial (and postnuptial) agreements in this weeks episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast 🎙️ Today, we're joined by Poppy Holmes from Penningtons Manches Cooper, leading UK law firm, answering the question: Do I Need A Prenup? Whether you've just gotten engaged or you've already tied the knot, …
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Being a budget savvy bride with wed2b
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We're back with the first episode of Season 5! In this episode, we're joined by Peter and Jenny from wed2b, a bridal designer outlet with 40 bridal boutique stores in the UK. Today, we're talking about the best tips and advice for brides wanting to be budget savvy. From how wed2b began, to prioritising your needs as a bride when wedding planning, o…
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Giving back on your wedding day with VOW for Girls
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Discover how you can make a positive impact by incorporating a charity into your special day. Together with our charity partners at VOW for Girls, we give you practical tips and ideas to feature your chosen charity within your wedding day, gift list or the related events on the build up to the big day. For over 25 years, Guides for Brides has been …
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Conscious Couture: Unveiling Sustainable Wedding Dress Options
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This week, Nikita is joined by Elizabeth Ruddick, the owner of 29 Atelier, a renowned British luxury bridal wear brand dedicated to catering to the eco-conscious bride. Together, they delve into the realm of ethical bridalwear decisions, shedding light on numerous approaches to embrace sustainability. From opting for eco-conscious labels to selecti…
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Leave Them Speechless: Tips For Brides Taking The Mic
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Join us as we dive into the art of delivering a captivating wedding speech, featuring our special guest, Heidi Ellert-McDermott from Speechy. Hosted by Nikita, this episode covers everything you need to know, from structuring your speech to captivating the entire room with your love story. Speechy, a renowned platform, brings together a team of tal…
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All Things Wedding Catering with Kemp & Kemp Catering
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In this week's episode Nikita is joined by Karen from Kemp & Kemp Catering, an Award Winning catering company. Having heaps of experience in the industry, Karen has a passion for all things food. And she’s here to help answer some of your wedding related questions. From organisation ahead of the big day, to incorporating your memories in dishes, th…
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Wedding Cakes 101: Balancing Taste, Design and Budget with Tracey Mann
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Join us for a new episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast as host Nikita sits down with Tracey Mann the founder and owner Tracey Mann Cake Designs. Tracey has many years of experience having loved baking from the age of 12 she has gone on to make wedding cakes for couples in her local area. The second wedding cake she ever made was her o…
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The Bloomin' Good Guide To Wedding Flowers with Flowers by Kirsty
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Join us this week for a new episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast with the wonderful Kirsty Grieve and Rebecca Preistley from Flowers by Kirsty! With a stellar reputation and 10 years of industry experience the pair discuss everything you need to know about wedding flowers with host of the podcast Nikita. Having an experience florist c…
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Say "Yes" to the Suit: Mastering Wedding Menswear with The Cotswold Tailor
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Join Nikita in this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, as she sits down with the very dapper and knowledgeable Alex Edwards, founder of The Cotswold Tailor. With a reputation for impeccable tailoring and a keen eye for style, Alex has helped countless grooms and wedding party members look their very best on the big day.During their…
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From Bride to Boss: The Launch of Ellie Sanderson's New Franchise
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Would you like to run a wedding dress shop? In this episode of the podcast, Nikita has joined Ellie Sanderson at her bridal shop in Kiddington to discuss Ellie’s new bridal shop franchise. They discuss how Ellie got started in the industry and how you can too, the advantages to being part of a well established brand and how you can join the franchi…
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How to Enhance your Wedding Venue with Lighting
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In today’s episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita is joined by James and Tom from THAT Event Company. They are talking about how lighting can help personalise your wedding venue and really impress your guests. Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for over 25 years. Bringing together the best venues and suppliers, in one…
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Choosing Your Mother of the Bride or Groom Outfit
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Happy Mother’s day! 🌸 In this episode, Nikita is joined by Lee and Lucy from Canvas Collection. A shop that specialises in beautiful and flattering mother of the bride and groom outfits. They talk about how you can help your mother figure feel comfortable and confident whilst trying on dresses, as well as some of the traditional etiquette surroundi…
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Wedding Rings, Engagement Rings and Wedding Jewellery
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Wedding rings. Engagement rings. Where do you start? Gold wedding rings, silver wedding rings, natural diamonds, lab grown diamonds, mens engagement rings, there are so many different things to think about when it comes to the jewellery you wear on your wedding day. So, in this week's episode of Guides for Brides, The Wedding Podcast, we visited Da…
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Bonus Episode - Destination Weddings in Dubai and Beyond
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At the start of January, we were invited to Dubai to take part in the Global Wedding Excellence Retreat. At this event, top wedding planners and platforms from lots of different countries came together to network, advise each other, discuss current trends and learn about the wedding offering in Dubai. Whilst out there, Nikita had the chance to talk…
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Wedding Dress Wobbles and Bridal Wear Fittings
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Have you experienced any wedding dress wobbles? 👰 In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita is joined by Rebecca from TDR Bridal. They discuss tips for how to overcome and handle any anxiety you may be feeling about your wedding dress. From trying it on again to talking it through with your bridal boutique, they have some a…
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Expert Tips For Your Wedding Day Drinks
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Today on The Wedding Podcast, Nikita is joined by Jacob from the Henley Distillery. Having worked in distilleries across the UK and having owned his own pop up bar service, Jacob has all the tips and tricks for planning your wedding day drinks. Guides for Brides has been an industry leader for over 25 years. Bringing together the best venues and su…
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All Things Wedding Skincare!
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In this week's episode Nikita is joined by Nicola from Skin Geek, an Award Winning skin care expert. Having over 20 years experience in the industry, Nicola has a passion for all things skincare. And she’s here to help answer some of your wedding related questions. From spots on the big day, to aesthetic treatments and skin care routines before you…
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What I Wish I Knew Before Planning My Wedding!
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We’re back with the first episode of Season 4! In this episode we’re talking with our very own host, Nikita, about all the things she wished she’d known before starting to plan her wedding. From establishing your budget to dealing with venue frustrations, Nikita has gone through it all and is here to help you navigate these dilemmas too. Guides for…
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Episode 1 removed due to technical issues. We will re upload after fixing this on 9th January 2023! We're back for Season 4 of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast! If you're planning your wedding, you're in the right place! Having gotten engaged over the summer, Nikita knows all the ups and downs of wedding planning. Join as she talks to expert…
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Everything You Need To Know About Wedding Confetti with Shropshire Petals
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In today's episode we’re talking about something fun, wedding confetti! And what better guests to discuss confetti with than Ashley and Alannah from Shropshire Petals? Shropshire Petals produce confetti from real flower petals, so they are completely natural and biodegradable, something which is required by many wedding venues these days. Ashley an…
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How to Achieve a More Sustainable Wedding with Michelle Miles from the Sustainable Wedding Alliance
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Today, we are talking all about sustainability and your wedding day. 🍃 Often, it is the last thing on your mind when planning the day of their dreams, but weddings can be carbon intensive and create lots of waste. Simply being aware of that helps you to consider the environment and sustainability when planning your wedding day, thus making your big…
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Wedding Music Dos and Don'ts with Boujee Music
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In this episode, Nikita is talking to the fabulous Tim and Lizzie from Boujee Music. As a wedding music agency, they know everything about planning, choosing and the logistics of live wedding music on a wedding day. They talk all about the Dos and Don’ts of having live music for your big day. From when to have the music throughout the day, to what …
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Planning a Fusion, Interfaith or Multicultural Wedding with Nina Beer and LaToya Patel
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Navigating family expectations during wedding planning can be tricky, but can become slightly more difficult when you and your partner come from different cultures or religious backgrounds. So, this week's episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast is here to help. Nikita is joined by Nina Beer from Occasion Queens and LaToya Patel from the…
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Feminism and Changing my Name
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With lots of talk in the media recently about whether as a feminist you can take your husbands name once married, we thought we’d ask someone who helps people change their names for a living! In today’s episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita is joined by Cecile from NameSwitch. They go through their takes on the big question, as…
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Confidence in Front of the Camera on your Wedding Day
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We all want the special moments of our big day captured forever. It’s a priority for so many couples when they are planning their wedding. But how do you feel comfortable in front of the camera when you’re a bit shy or not used to being the centre of attention? Well, we have the podcast episode for you! Today, Nikita is joined by a panel of award w…
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Jubilee Bonus Episode - Top 10 most Iconic Royal Wedding Dresses
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We’re joining in the Jubilee fun here at Guides for Brides! 🇬🇧 Nikita is joined this week by Jenny and Shivani of the GfB team to discuss their hot takes on the 10 most iconic royal wedding (and reception!) dresses. From Princess Diana to Kate Middleton and even the Queen, see what their personal opinions on these iconic royal wedding dresses are 👰…
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How To Set (and Stick To!) Your Wedding Budget
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In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita gives all of her top tips and tricks when it comes to setting a budget and managing your wedding spend. Setting and allocating your wedding budget can be difficult but actually sticking to it can be even harder (especially with so much wedding inspiration out there). The typical wed…
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Creating Your Perfect Ceremony with Jennifer Patrice
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In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, we get into an excellent discussion with Jennifer Patrice about how choosing a celebrant is a great way to ensure your ceremony is memorable for you and your guests. Having your wedding ceremony be unique to you is what every couple strives for. Celebrants are able to inject a bit of fun a…
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We're back! Time flies and I can’t believe it’s been so long since we last sat down and had a chat. If you’re new here, welcome, my name’s Nikita from Guides for Brides, and whether you’re recently engaged, just hoping to be, or right in the midst of planning everyone’s welcome here. I will be joined by some fabulous expert guests this season talki…
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All About Elopements with Jo from Berwick Lodge
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In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Amelia and Nikita are joined by Jo from Berwick Lodge to discuss elopements. Listen to this episode on a wide variety of popular podcast streaming outlets What’s covered in this podcast episode? This is the final episode in season two of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, and to cap …
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Bridal Beauty: The Expert Secrets with CJ Beauty & Co
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In this episode of Guides for Brides – The Wedding Podcast, Nikita and Amelia are joined by Colette from CJ Beauty & Co to reveal some expert secrets for bridal beauty. The episode includes hair and makeup hacks, tips on how to choose beauty suppliers for your big day, and advice on booking them in plenty of time! What’s discussed in this episode? …
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Changing To Your Married Name with NameSwitch
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In this episode of Guides for Brides – The Wedding Podcast, Nikita and Amelia are joined by Cecile from NameSwitch to run through all the options when it comes to choosing your married name. There are also helpful tips on how to get your documents changed, what to do if you’re feeling overwhelmed about changing your name, as well as an exclusive of…
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Choosing Your Wedding Photographer with Sam and Steve Photography
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In this episode of Guides for Brides – The Wedding Podcast, Nikita and Amelia are joined by husband and wife team, Sam and Steve Photography, to discuss everything you need to know about finding and choosing your wedding photographer. What’s discussed in this episode? Finding and booking a wedding photographer is an important part of your big day. …
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Finding the Perfect Wedding Music
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In this episode of Guides for Brides – The Wedding Podcast, Nikita and Amelia discuss wedding music, the options you have available to you and trigger your wedding song inspiration. What’s discussed in this episode? In this episode, Nikita and Amelia run through 5 common queries we get about wedding music. They discuss budgeting for wedding music, …
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Wedding Speeches with Heidi from Speechy
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In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita and Amelia are joined by Heidi Ellert from Speechy to discuss writing and delivering the perfect wedding speech. What’s discussed in this episode? We can all recall wedding speeches, the good ones, bad ones, and the awkward ones particularly stick in your mind. So, to help you avoid…
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Solving Bridesmaid Dilemmas
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In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita and Amelia are discussing a hotly requested topic: Bridesmaids. Specifically, how to solve bridesmaid dilemmas. What’s covered in this podcast episode? Nikita and Amelia look at effective ways to manage your team of bridesmaids and how to resolve the common dilemmas and disagreement…
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Celebrant-Led Wedding Ceremonies with Beaulieu-Taylor Harris
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Nikita and Amelia are joined by Beaulieu-Taylor Harris to discuss wedding celebrants and celebrant-led ceremonies. What’s covered in this podcast episode? In this episode of Guides for Brides – The Wedding Podcast, Nikita and Amelia are joined by Beaulieu of Beautifully Taylored Ceremonies to discuss wedding celebrants and celebrant-led ceremonies.…
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Busting Myths Around Wedding Gift Lists
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In this episode of Guides for Brides – The Wedding Podcast, Amelia and Nikita bust the myths about wedding gift lists. What’s covered in this podcast episode? This episode of Guides for Brides – The Wedding Podcast was inspired by a question from one of our listeners. Nikita and Amelia discuss wedding gift lists, identify common myths about them an…
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Historic Wedding Venues with Fran from Farnham Castle
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In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Amelia and Nikita are joined by Fran from Farnham Castle to discuss historical wedding venues. What’s covered in this podcast episode? This episode is the first in our new season of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast. In this new season, we will be having more focused discussions and …
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A Guide to Wedding Stationery
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In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita and Amelia discuss wedding stationery and look at the key elements that you’ll want to consider for before, on and after the wedding when you are choosing your wedding stationery suite. There are just so many options out there and while we do focus on the more traditional, physical …
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Bridal Wear Basics & Virtual Appointments with Ellie Sanderson
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In this episode of Guides for Brides – The Wedding Podcast, Nikita and Amelia are joined by the wonderful Ellie Sanderson to discuss the basics of shopping for your bridal wear along with an insight into the new world of virtual bridal appointments. What’s covered in this podcast episode? In this episode, Nikita, Amelia and Ellie Sanderson discuss …
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Key Wedding Suppliers & The Planning Timeline
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In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita and Amelia discuss a general timeline of planning a wedding and advise on how you can plan out your planning. They also cover the key suppliers you will likely need for your wedding and when is best to book them. What’s covered in this podcast episode? We look at the key suppliers t…
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The Wedding Venue Checklist with Sam Wordie-Gilchrist
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In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita and Amelia are joined by the wonderful wedding venue owner, Samantha Wordie-Gilchrist. Together, they discuss everything you need to do, know and consider when searching for and booking your wedding venue. What’s covered in this podcast episode? Finding and booking your wedding venu…
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Congratulations to all you newly engaged couples out there! In this very first episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita and Amelia discuss what you need to know and do when you first get engaged, from telling your family members to what you’ll need to consider first in your initial wedding planning stages. What's covered in this e…
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Choosing Your Wedding Party
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In the second episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita and Amelia discuss a difficult, but important, wedding decision - who is going to be in your wedding party? What is covered in this podcast episode? We run through who we consider to be in the wedding party, how to choose those key roles, how to manage those people’s expectati…
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In this episode of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast, Nikita and Amelia discuss the wedding guest list, along with how and when to approach it. What’s covered in this podcast episode? It’s one of the most important wedding admin (or wedmin) tasks to get sorted early on in your planning. Having at least an approximate understanding of who you …
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Get ready for a brand new wedding podcast! Nikita and Amelia from the Guides for Brides Team are so excited to discuss all things weddings with you. Our podcasts are designed to guide you through your planning process, providing you with helpful tips, practical wedding planning advice, inspiration and so much more. In our first season we will be co…
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