Allie and Brittany tackle wedding rentals, a major “hidden” piece of many weddings. At 12min, we bring David Santiago of La Piñata Party Rentals and Lauren Montgomery of Collective Rental Design House. More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ La Pinata Party Rentals http://lapinataparty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lapinataparty/ Collective Rental Design House https://collectiverentals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/collective_rentals/ This podcast is brought to you by:Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com  Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com 

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S02E15 Wedding Rentals

Allie and Brittany discuss what a Full Planner is, and a few tips to keep in mind when hiring.  At 12:55 Gabi of Gabriela Pilar Events hops on to drop some *real knowledge* If you're thinking of hiring wedding help of any kind, definitely give this episode a listen. More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/   Gabi can be found at: https://gabrielapilar.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielapilarevents/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com  Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com  

S02E14 Hiring a Full Planner

Selina and Nick paid $50k to host 200 guests in Long Beach for an absolute blowout wedding experience with multiple performers (yes, performers!). Selina gives great, actionable advice for combining cultures and how to make your wedding your very own.  They had a clear goal to give their guests a memorable experience and that was centered around 3 zones -- eating, drinking, and dancing. Outside of those zones, sacrifices have to be made but it’s so worth it in the end.  Highlights: 13:20 The rule of 3 - the #1 thing to keep in mind for wedding planning. More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com 

S02E13 Wedding Recap: How to Have a Truly Unique Event

Allie and Brittany chat with Candice of Spin the Dial Productions. Highlights: 04:35 Basic videography vocabulary (Documentary vs Cinematic, etc) 07:20 How different styles affect your wedding day 11:15 Tips to be natural on camera 27:30 New Idea Alert. Someone please do this (and if you have, let us know!) More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/   Candice can be found at: http://www.spinthedialproductions.com http://www.instagram.com/spinthedialfilms/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com  Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com  

S02E12 Videography

Allie and Brittany chat with Gabby of 'Cause We Can Events to gain some clarity on the elopements trend. We talk about elopements vs micro weddings vs destination.  More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/   Gabby can be found: https://causewecanevents.com/ https://www.instagram.com/causewecanevents/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com  Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com  

S02E11 Elopements

Allie & Britt have a brief conversation about how the coronavirus might affect your wedding.  *CDC doesn’t recommend gatherings over 50 people.*Mechanics of postponing. (Resource: doodle.com)*Possible cost of postponing.  More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com 

Bonus: Coronavirus

We bring Courtney from Walden Floral LA on the podcast for a DEEP dive into floral design - the artistry, the process...and why it costs so dang much!  More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/   Courtney can be found: http://www.waldenfloralla.com/ https://www.instagram.com/waldenfloral/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com 

S02E10 Floral Design

A short and sweet episode diving into wedding rehearsals, rehearsal dinners, and welcome receptions.  02:30 What is a rehearsal?05:30 When do you schedule it?10:30 A unique idea…13:55 Who is invited?16:50 Rehearsal Dinner or Welcome Reception?17:40 Hot tip, if you loop in a photographer19:00 Allie’s hot tip! (Hint: clink clink)20:10 Who pays for this sh*t?24:10 lol More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com 

S02E09 Wedding Rehearsals

Weddings are pretty....full of trash and waste and can be downright bad for the environment. This episode focuses on easy ways you can make your wedding a more eco-friendly event, without sacrificing style (or getting too crunchy).   We have a conversation with two guests- Belinda of Opus Events, a wedding planner who focuses on creating upscale, eco-friendly events, and Emily, a bride who got married in 2019 and made efforts to lessen her carbon footprint while planning.   Belinda of Opus Events www.opusevents.co/ IG @opuseventsco   Composting https://www.compostablela.com/    Vegan Catering https://www.pinksaltcuisine.com/    More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com 

S02E08 How to Make Your Wedding More Eco Friendly

Real-deal post wedding breakdown from the couple themselves. We get into the nitty gritty- family drama, cost, decision making, day-of details and what was worth it (and not worth it) in the end. This is the first of a new format for the podcast and we are so excited to share this unique perspective of wedding planning advice.   Corinne and Patrick $40,000 and 110 guests in Downtown Los Angeles Venue: Millwick Coordinator: Pop the Champagne Photographer: The Hendrys Florist: Rogue and Fox Catering: A Miho Bar: The Whaling Club DJ: Red Shoe More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com 

S02E07 Wedding Recap: Corinne & Patrick

Weed Weddings! They're becoming a thing as more states legalize recreational cannabis. If you're interested in incorporating marijuana into your wedding, this episode is for you! Highlights: 01:05 Mom and Mom are fighting! (Jk, but we don’t agree *all* of the time :) 02:45 Allie kills Brittany’s high with logistics 04:20 Insurance! 09:10 Interview with Jessica of White Rabbit High Tea More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ White Rabbit High Tea http://www.whiterabbithightea.com/ https://www.instagram.com/whiterabbithightea/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

S02E06 Planning Your Weed Wedding

Kids at your wedding? Yes or no? Something in between? Allie and Brittany break down one of the most controversial topics of wedding planning. Guest Mollie of Black Tie Kids comes in with the perfect middle ground!  Highlights:01:58 Britt’s parenting perspective04:04 Mic drop -- the deciding factor of kids in your ceremony05:25 Exceptions and explanations08:40 Be prepared to accept regrets10:30 Interview with Black Tie KidsListen through for tips and tricks to keep kids entertained and out of trouble during a wedding! More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ Black Tie Kids: https://www.blacktiekids.com/ /https://www.instagram.com/blacktiekids/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

S02E05 Kids or No Kids at Your Wedding

Tips and tricks, of course LOGISTICS, and even a little bitching about the patriarchy. Interview with Desireé DeLattre of Hustle and Glow Makeup Highlights:4:00 Hot Tip #1 (hint: trial!) 5:00 F*ck the patriarchy 9:30 Who gets pro makeup? 10:15 Hot Tip #2 (hint: Mom!) 12:30 Who pays for this? 16:50 Interview with Desiree of Hustle and Glow Makeup 20:40 Hot Tip #3 (hint: find the vendor for you!) More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ Desireé: https://www.hustleandglowmakeup.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hustleandglowmakeup/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

S02E04 Professional Wedding Makeup

Britt and Allie break down wedding party etiquette and expectations- both from the couple’s point of view and the party people. Who is involved, pre-wedding events, who pays for what, and how to avoid the drama. Highlights:02:30 Who do you choose to be in the wedding party? 06:20 Being in a wedding is expensive $$$ 08:40 Bridal showers: who is in charge? 10:50 Brit is clueless on gift registry etiquette 15:45 Picking someone to be in charge of planning all the festivities 19:30 Should the couple pay for wedding party attire? 21:56 Trend and tradition: Wedding party gifts More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

S02E03 Wedding Party Expectations

Brittany & Allie know next to nothing about suiting! Eric Acuña has been working with Friar Tux for 19 years and co-hosts the episode covering All Things SUITS.  Highlights 05:00 Suit vs Tux 08:00 Top trending coat colors 09:45 Ladies in suits 13:00 Rent vs Buy 15:20 Anatomy of a suit/tuxedo 19:55 How your suit can do double duty in your every day fife 24:20 TEAM VEST Eric's personal instagram https://www.instagram.com/ea_sports2.0/ Eric's company Friar Tux https://www.friartux.com/ More wedding planning resources can be found at http://fuckweddingspodcast.com/ This podcast is brought to you by: Allie at http://popthechampagneevents.com Brittany at http://bkm-photography.com

S02E02 Suiting with Eric Acuña of Friar Tux

A NSFW wedding planning podcast to helping you navigate the wedding industry bullsh*t. Because The Perfect Wedding may not be *your* perfect wedding.

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