The Sam and Steve Podcast

Sam and Steve's wedding planning advice for newly engaged couples

Sam and Steve Vaughan Season 1 Episode 8

In this episode, Sam and Steve discuss all things wedding planning. If you are newly engaged, this episode is for you! Based on their experiences of photographing over 200 weddings, Sam and Steve talk about:


  • Why you need to effectively budget for your wedding and stick to it!
  • Choosing your wedding theme
  • How long before the big day you need to order your dress
  • Different types of wedding venues; hotels, barns, marquees, and their pro's and cons
  • Why having a videographer is a really good idea
  • Different types of wedding photography and why some images you may see on websites are not from real weddings
  • Are photo booths still a thing?
  • Why wedding insurance is a must.

Links to topics discussed:

Sam and Steve Photography https://www.samandstevephotography.com/

Guides for Brides https://www.guidesforbrides.co.uk/

Wedding Fayres at the start of 2020 that Sam and Steve will be attending:

Ashridge House Feb 9th https://www.guidesforbrides.co.uk/wedding-fairs/hertfordshire/wedding-fair-at-ashridge-house/22155

Mallory Court Feb 23rd https://www.guidesforbrides.co.uk/wedding-fairs/warwickshire/wedding-fair-at-mallory-court-country-house-hotel-spa/22156

Magnolia Park Feb 23rd https://www.magnoliaparkgolfhotel.co.uk/

Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa March 8th https://www.bicesterhotelgolfandspa.com/celebrate/weddings/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samandsteve/message