I’m very happy to bring you this new episode. I had the opportunity to interview Brit Bertino. Brit was such a delight to talk to and she shares some great wedding tips and advice to help you plan your own wedding. Brit is an Award Winning,

084 - The Big Fat Indian Wedding Part 2

Oct 11th, 2015 20m 32s

In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing part two of my Indian Wedding series with you.I had the opportunity to interview Preeti, one of the co-founders of TheBigFatIndianWedding.com. They are a wedzine (wedding + magazine + online) which h

083 - The Big Fat Indian Wedding Part 1

Sep 28th, 2015 26m 44s

We’re talking about Indian weddings on the podcast! I had the opportunity to interview Preeti, one of the co-founders of TheBigFatIndianWedding.com. They are a wedzine which helps South Asian brides plan their wedding. In this episode, part

082: Hotel Wedding Room Blocks featuring Melanie Marconi of WhereWillTheyStay.com

Sep 13th, 2015 26m 55s

I had the opportunity to interview Melanie Marconi, one of the founders of a company that is helping make your life as a bride or groom to be, a little less stressful. Her company is called WhereWillTheyStay.com and they make the process of re

081: Wedding trends with Rebecca Hochreiter and Megan Velez of DestinationWeddings.com

Aug 30th, 2015 30m 52s

In this episode of the podcast, I’m excited to share a recent interview I had with Rebecca Hochreiter and Megan Velez of Destination Weddings. Planning a wedding in general can sometimes be overwhelming and stressful, let alone adding in the f

080: Tipping your weddings vendors

Aug 16th, 2015 8m 26s

Question: “Can you help me determine all of the important vendors I need to tip and what amount is appropriate for each, but at the same time won't bust my budget?”www.todosbeforeido.com

079: Professional tips on creating your own seating chart featuring Kara Lamerato of Kara’s Vineyard Wedding

Aug 9th, 2015 18m 55s

In this episode, I’m sharing a recent interview I had with Kara Lamerato. Kara is the Owner, Blogger & Product Designer of Kara’s Vineyard Wedding. Over at Kara’s Vineyard Weddings, she blogs about DIY wedding projects and also sells custom w

078: Unplugged weddings

Aug 2nd, 2015 9m 49s

Question: My Fiance and I would like to have an "unplugged wedding." For our wedding day,we really want to preserve the intimacy and have some control over what is shared to those who were not on our guest list. We would like to be able to be i

077: Honeymoon registry featuring Jacqui Morgan of Wanderable

Jul 26th, 2015 31m 6s

In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing a recent interview I had with Jacqui Morgan at Wanderable. Wanderable is a free and customizable honeymoon registry and their mission is simple: make gift giving memorable.. Wanderable helps engaged

076: Five on Friday - 5 honeymoon planning tips

Jul 24th, 2015 7m 52s

Traveling typically has the potential for being stressful, even if that travel is to celebrate one of the greatest occasions in life! So, for this Five on Friday, I’m sharing 5 honeymoon planning tips to keep you and your fiance happy during y

075: Can I register for gifts if I elope?

Jul 23rd, 2015 7m 11s

Question: Is it appropriate to register for gifts if we elope?www.todosbeforeido.com

074: Outdoor summer wedding dos and don’ts

Jul 19th, 2015 9m 44s

As I am recording this episode of the podcast, it is 91 degrees F, but feels like 103 degrees in Florida! It is brutally hot! So this episode of the podcast is focusing on summer weddings and the major dos and don’ts of getting married outdoo

073: Five on Friday - 5 elopement essentials to make your day special

Jul 17th, 2015 8m 25s

This Five on Friday is about elopements and the 5 essential things that brides and grooms can do to ensure it is special! 1. Dress the part2. Hire a photographer3. Have a first dance4. Incorporate something personal into the ceremony5. Sen

072: Q&A - How to avoid stress during wedding planning?

Jul 15th, 2015 12m 4s

Question: We all know planning your own wedding is hard but how do you get less stressed about it?www.todosbeforeido.com

071: Creating your wedding website featuring Vivian Hernandez of Wix

Jul 12th, 2015 25m 1s

In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing a recent interview I had with Vivian Hernandez of Wix. Over at Wix.com, they believe that creating a website should be made simple. When it comes to weddings, they have beautiful templates and option

070: Five on Friday - Groomsman gift ideas

Jul 10th, 2015 12m 8s

In this episode, I rounded out 5 groomsman gift ideas that hopefully your groom-to-be would love to give his guys!1. Shoes2. Duffel bag3. Tie and accessories gift sets4. Subscription5. An experience www.todosbeforeido.com

069: Q&A - How to have a $1,000 wedding budget?

Jul 8th, 2015 10m 24s

Question: What are some creative ways to have a wedding with a budget of $1,000?www.todosbeforeido.com

068: Tips on designing your wedding invitations featuring Poppie Pack of Canva

Jul 5th, 2015 23m 48s

In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing a recent interview I had with Poppie Pack. She’s a Senior Designer + Social Media specialist at Canva. Canva is an Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software. It gives you everything you need to easi

067: Five on Friday - 5 ways to cut costs on your wedding invitations

Jul 3rd, 2015 13m 35s

In this Five on Friday episode, I’m giving you 5 ways to cut costs on your wedding invitations because, let’s face it, we all pretty much want to save money where we can and we don’t want to break the bank when it comes to our wedding budget.

066: Q&A - Should I buy my wedding gown on Etsy?

Jul 1st, 2015 12m 5s

Question: What are your thoughts on ordering a dress on Etsy versus actually buying a dress in store?This episode of the TO DOs BEFORE I DO Wedding Podcast is brought to you by RapidLash. RapidLash is a clinically-proven and dermatologist t

065: Planning a long distance wedding

Jun 28th, 2015 8m 21s

In this episode of the podcast, I’m talking about long distance wedding planning. Wedding planning, in general, can already become overwhelming at times -- so couple that with being hundreds or thousands of miles away from your wedding venue lo

064: Five on Friday - 5 ideas to personalize your wedding ceremony

Jun 26th, 2015 11m 4s

Wedding ceremonies are the reason why all of your friends and family come to celebrate you and your fiance! They are there to watch you two exchange your vows and pledge a lifetime together. Sometimes the wedding ceremony details get overlook

063: Q&A - What qualities to look for in a wedding dj?

Jun 24th, 2015 9m 24s

Question: “What should I look for when a picking a DJ?”www.todosbeforeido.com

062: How to avoid turning into a bridezilla

Jun 21st, 2015 9m 55s

In this episode, I’m going to share some tips on how you can avoid turning into a bridezilla! When Jeff and I got married in February 2014, I was pretty organized when it came to planning our wedding. Jeff joked around with me and said that

061: Five on Friday - 5 honeymoons you can put on layaway

Jun 19th, 2015 8m 15s

On this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing my latest Five on Friday with you. During my Five on Friday segments, I share a list of 5 planning tips or 5 interesting wedding related things. In this episode, I’m giving you 5 honeymoons that you c