Wedding Favours
Wedding Favours is the podcast that lifts the lid on what really goes into planning a wedding. Each week, host Ollie Stephens chats with photographers, florists, planners, musicians, and real couples to share practical insights, industry secrets, and honest stories about the highs and lows of wedding planning.
Expect relaxed, engaging conversations covering everything from supplier recommendations to handling those unexpected wedding-day surprises. Whether it’s choosing your “dream team” of suppliers or learning how to stay calm when things don’t go to plan, you’ll come away with tips to make your celebration stress-free and unforgettable.
Music is a huge part of any wedding, so we also explore how live performers can transform your day. From booking an acoustic wedding singer
or guitarist for wedding ceremonies
to hiring Devon wedding bands
or other wedding musicians in the South West
, you’ll find advice and inspiration for every style of celebration. A great wedding singer in Devon
can add atmosphere, emotion, and energy to your big day - from the ceremony right through to the evening party.
Whether you’re newly engaged or just weeks away from walking down the aisle, Wedding Favours is here to help you plan with confidence, laugh along the way, and create a day that truly reflects who you are as a couple.
Wedding Favours
Ep 3 Nicola Warner - The Wedding Planning Lounge
Episode 3: Planning with Clarity — with Nicola from The Wedding Planning Lounge
Nicola is an absolute gem when it comes to wedding planning. She’s all about helping couples create a day that feels truly personal and stress-free. In this episode, we chat about how to cut through the noise and stay focused on what really matters.
We cover:
- Making decisions based on what you love, not just following trends
- Using your own skills (and involving friends and family) to save money and add a personal touch
- What’s coming for 2025, from bold bridal fashion to more couples going tech-free for the ceremony
- How to use social media for inspiration without falling into the comparison trap
Nicola also shares her SWEPT method, a brilliant framework for planning with a clear head and sense of purpose:
- Style and Stationery: keep your look consistent from start to finish
- Why: remember the heart of why you’re getting married
- Elements: choose three priorities and focus your time and budget there
- Palette: pick a couple of key colours and one material to tie everything together
- Theme: whether Mad-Hatters Party or Peaky Blinders, make sure it blends with your palette
If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by Pinterest boards and budget spreadsheets, this episode will help you find clarity and confidence. And when it comes to choosing suppliers, from planners to a Devon Wedding Singer, the right people can make all the difference.
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