Totally Absolutely Engaged
Totally Absolutely Engaged is your behind-the-scenes look at the modern wedding industry - packed with expert insights, hilarious stories, and honest advice for couples planning their big day.
Hosted by Isla and Paul, CEO of one of the UK’s top event rental suppliers, each episode features candid conversations with wedding professionals - from planners and florists to photographers and venue stylists. Together, they share their biggest wedding tips, industry secrets, and even their ultimate wedding icks.
Listeners also get to hear real wedding dilemmas sent in by brides and grooms - from seating chart dramas to last-minute vendor chaos - as Isla and Paul unpack the best (and funniest) ways to handle them.
Whether you’re planning your own wedding, working in the wedding industry, or just love hearing about love, Totally Absolutely Engaged brings valuable wedding planning advice, insider knowledge, and a healthy dose of humour to help you plan smarter and laugh harder.
🎙️ Tune in weekly for expert wedding tips, relatable stories, and entertaining discussions that make wedding planning a little easier and a lot more fun!
Episodes
56 episodes
Crazy Golf at Weddings? The Award-Winning Entertainment Couples Can't Stop Booking | Crazy Nine Golf
This week on Totally Absolutely Engaged, Paul and Isla are joined by Pete and Philip, the brilliant duo behind Crazy Nine Golf, the multi-award winning wedding entertainment company transforming drinks receptions across the UK wit...
Wedding Icks, Open Bars & Child-Free Weddings | I Do or I Don’t? 💍🔥
Would you ban kids from your wedding? Should bridesmaids pay for their own dresses? And are wedding favours actually pointless? 👀In this hilarious and brutally honest episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, we’re joined by Esme from behin...
Wedding Industry Marketing Secrets with County Brides’ Duane | Supplier Bonus Episode
In this special bonus episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, we dive into the business side of the wedding industry with Duane from County Brides — one of the North West’s most recognised wedding marketing platforms.Following on...
Wedding Planning Secrets from County Brides’ Duane | Bonus Episode for Engaged Couples
Welcome back to another episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged — the wedding podcast created specifically for engaged couples planning their big day 💍This special BONUS episode follows on from our previous County Brides episode with weddi...
Confetti Down the Dress?! Wedding Videographer Horror Stories & Advice
In this episode of Unpacked, we sit down with wedding videographer Laura from Vision Wave Weddings to talk all things weddings, filming love stories, and the reality of working in the wedding industry.From starting out filming £400 weddi...
Bride Reveals Wedding Regrets, Budget Mistakes & Best Advice | Wedding Podcast
In this episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, we’re switching things up and hearing directly from a REAL bride! 💍Bex joins us to spill everything about her wedding journey — from the engagement and venue search to budget shocks, family ...
What Couples REALLY Think About Wedding Suppliers (And Vice Versa!)
Planning your wedding? This episode is FULL of honest advice that every bride, groom, and wedding supplier needs to hear.In this solo episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, we’re breaking down the biggest frustrations, misconceptions, a...
Wedding Stationery 101: What You Actually Need (And What You Don’t)
Planning your wedding and wondering what stationery you actually need?In this episode, we dive into wedding invitations, save the dates, and on-the-day stationery, breaking down what’s essential, what’s a waste of money, and wheth...
How Wedding Awards REALLY Work (And How to Win)
If you’re planning a wedding or working in the wedding industry… this episode is a MUST listen.We sit down with Duane from County Brides — one of the biggest names in the Northwest wedding scene — to break down:How wedding aw...
Bridal Hair Secrets: What Every Bride NEEDS to Know (Trials, Extensions & Mistakes)
In this episode, Isla and Paul sit down with Emma, a professional bridal hairstylist from Finesse Bridal, with nearly 10 years of experience in the wedding industry.If you’re planning your wedding, this episode is packed with e...
Our FIRST EVER Live Wedding Podcast… Suppliers Expose What Couples Get WRONG
We took the podcast LIVE for the very first time… and brought together real wedding suppliers to answer the questions couples actually need to hear.In this episode, Isla & Paul sit down with multiple wedding industry experts...
Honeymoon Mistakes EVERY Couple Makes (Travel Expert Reveals All)
Planning your honeymoon? This episode is a must listen!We’re joined by honeymoon expert Alex Collins from Travel Counsellors to break down everything you need to know before booking your dream trip. From choosing the right destination a...
Wedding TikTok Is OUT OF CONTROL 😳 DJs, Drama & The Weirdest Wedding Stories Ever
Wedding planning isn’t all Pinterest-perfect moments… sometimes it’s chaos, controversy, and completely unhinged stories 🤯In this episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, it’s just us — no guests — diving into our viral TikTok and Instagr...
Wedding Planner Reveals What ACTUALLY Goes Wrong on Your Big Day…
Planning a wedding and feeling overwhelmed? This episode is a must-listen.In this episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, we sit down with Hollie from Hollie B Events, an award-nominated wedding planner, to uncover what really ha...
The Wedding Prank Guests Never Expect | Singing Waiters Explained
In this episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, hosts Isla and Paul sit down with Marcus and Nathan from Your Singing Waiters, one of the UK’s most experienced wedding entertainment acts with over 20 years in the industry.Marcus and Natha...
Inside One of Cheshire’s Most Popular Wedding Venues: Planning Tips, Hidden Details and Funny Stories
Welcome back to Totally Absolutely Engaged. In this episode, Isla and Paul sit down with the team from The Plough Inn, one of Cheshire’s most popular wedding venues, to talk about everything couples should know when choosing and booking their w...
Why More Couples Are Choosing Celebrants for Their Wedding Ceremonies
In this episode, we explore why more couples are choosing celebrants for their wedding ceremonies and how celebrant-led ceremonies are shaping the future of modern weddings. If you are planning your ceremony and want something personal, meaning...
The Hidden Secrets to Capturing Natural Wedding Photos That Don’t Look Stiff
In this episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, hosts Isla and Paul sit down with Phil, owner and lead photographer of Zap Image, a highly experienced wedding photographer with over 15 years in the wedding industry and one of the original Hub me...
Saying ‘I Do’ With Your Dog: Wedding Dog Chaperone Services Every Couple Should Know
Welcome back to another episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged with your hosts Isla and Paul.On this week’s episode, the duo are joined by the incredible Emma, co-founder of The Precious Pets, a professional wedding dog chaperone service...
From The Aisle To Table: Miss Deal Spills Wedding Casino Secrets
Welcome back to another episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged! This week, Isla and Paul sit down with Laura, owner of Miss Deal Casino Tables, to explore one of the fastest-growing trends in wedding entertainment.From cruise shi...
Wedding Sax Player: Hype or Overrated? Here’s the Truth
Welcome back to another episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged with hosts Isla and Paul.In this week’s episode, the pair are joined by the incredibly talented Joe Reeves, a wedding saxophone player who...
CALLING ALL ENGAGED COUPLES: A Wedding Showcase You Don't Want To Miss!
Welcome back to another episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged with your hosts Isla and Paul! On today's bonus episode, the pair are joined by Esme, one of the organisers of the hub wedding showcase. If you are recently engaged, or i...
Venue Decisions Couples Overthink (and What Actually Matters)
Welcome back to another episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, the wedding planning podcast hosted by Isla and Paul, where real couples get honest advice from real wedding experts.In this episode, Isla and Paul are joined by Jenny, owne...
Why Live Illustration Is Becoming the Wedding Trend Everyone Wants
Welcome back to another episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged with your hosts Isla and Paul.On this week’s episode, the duo are joined by the incredible Amy, founder of Petal & Portrait, a live wedding illustration company bringing ...
Think Guests Can Just Record Your Wedding? | Pro Content Creator Reveals the Truth
Welcome back to another episode of Unpacked with Isla and Paul! This week, they’re joined by professional wedding content creator Lisa, who’s here to tackle one of the biggest questions couples ask: “Can’t my guests just record the...