Wedding Hive Podcast
Giving you the tea and ALL the buzz in the wedding world! New episodes every Wednesday!
Episodes
114 episodes
053 - Wedding Vendor Red Flags
Your wedding doesn’t need more “cute” details. It needs better decisions. We’re back with Part 2 and we’re getting brutally honest about what separates a smooth, fun wedding day from one that feels chaotic, awkward, or weirdly expensive.
052- Unhinged Wedding Opinions
A lot of people want to blame “wedding culture,” but we think the real problem is pressure, priorities, and bad expectations. We sit down with Taryn and Trago for an unhinged but genuinely useful conversation about how to plan a wedding that fe...
051 -Wedding Rentals Made Simple
We break down what wedding rentals really are, why they matter, and how to use them to build a wedding that looks intentional and runs smoothly. Chloe from Event Rents shares the real-world rental mistakes she sees most, plus what she learned p...
050- Wedding DJ Truths with Trego The DJ
We catch up with Trego the DJ on how weddings are changing and what actually matters when you’re planning your reception. We talk through pressure points like first dances, music trends across generations, and the real-life boundaries vendors n...
049 - How To Choose A Wedding Photographer
We talk with wedding photographer Taryn Schae about what makes wedding photos feel real, how she captures emotion without becoming a third wheel, and why the best photographers protect your peace as much as they protect your files. We also brea...
048- The Wedding Day Checklist You Forgot
We share the 10 planning details brides regularly miss and why those “small” items can cause the biggest wedding-day stress. We trade real planner stories, simple fixes, and a few strong opinions so you can protect your timeline, your photos, a...
047 - How To Plan A Wedding When The World Feels Heavy
We share how to protect joy while planning a wedding in a heavy news cycle, from limiting doomscrolling to setting smart boundaries with family and budget. Practical tips cover seating charts, pre-approved speeches, and focusing on what you can...
046 - Peak Wedding Seasons Across The USA
We map the real wedding peak seasons across the USA, compare indoor vs outdoor tradeoffs, and show how shoulder dates can save 15 to 30 percent without killing the vibe. We also react to the Tell Me Lies finale and what that ballroom wedding wo...
045 - How To Spot The People Sabotaging Your Big Day
We unpack why weddings trigger hidden resentments—from best friends who feel replaced to parents losing control—and share practical ways to protect your peace. Money stress, sibling dynamics, and friend bias meet clear boundaries, empathy, and ...
044- Celebrity Weddings, Short Marriages, And TV Drama
We take a playful break from timelines and budgets to sift the best and messiest celebrity weddings, short marriages, royal rituals, and the reality TV shows we can’t stop watching. Along the way we pull real lessons on boundaries, image, intim...
043 - Valentine’s Day, Real Talk
We unpack the joy and pressure of Valentine’s Day while mapping the green flags that sustain love and the red flags that become wedding headaches. We get candid about timelines to the ring, proposal pressure, ring myths, budgeting stress, and h...
042- All Things Wedding Planning & Design w/ Cassidy from Bloom and Blueprint
We sit down with Cassidy Love of Bloom & Blueprint to unpack how thoughtful design and tight logistics create weddings that feel personal, beautiful, and achievable. From pre‑med to planner, she shares a clear process, smart trend use, and ...
041- Guest Count, Budget, And Wedding Sanity
We break down why two early choices—guest count and priorities—quietly shape your whole wedding, from budget and timeline to guest experience. Then we tackle plus ones, hotel blocks, vendor meals, and a handful of stubborn myths with practical ...
040- How To Spend Smart On Your Wedding And Still Love The Day
We break down the real cost drivers of a wedding and show how to build a budget that reflects your values without the stress. From guest count math to hidden fees, we share practical moves to save smart, stay aligned, and still create a day you...
039- Engaged Now What
We break down how to enjoy the first 48 hours after a proposal, set priorities together, and build a budget that protects your peace. We share the big three to book first, how to handle family expectations, and why premarital counseling pays of...
038 - New Year, New Wedding Hive!
We share our 2026 vision for Wedding Hive and expand our focus from planning a beautiful day to building a strong marriage. Expect expert guests, new planning tools, and a growing community that supports couples before and after the vows.
037 - Happy New Year!! We are excited for 2026 and all to come!
We toast the new year by recapping what defined 2025 weddings and mapping the trends that will shape 2026. From candid storytelling and sustainability to sober-curious bars and classy disco, we share practical ideas you can lift for your day.
036- Christmas Weddings and The Holidays
We trade North Pole overload for calm, elegant winter style and share how to turn holiday season pressures into a chic, guest‑friendly December wedding. From cocoa bars and snow send‑offs to travel pitfalls and family dynamics, we map the choic...
035 - Pick People Who Lift You Up And Keep The Peace
We share a clear plan to choose a bridal party without guilt, set expectations that prevent drama, and handle hurt feelings with grace. From mixed gender roles to budget talks and heartfelt asks, we focus on building a team that lifts you up fo...
033- Inside A Joyful, Intimate Wedding With Zero Regrets
We toast with champagne, laugh about TV teams, then get real about what makes a wedding feel intimate, present, and worth every choice. Logan shares how she trusted her gut, chose vendors who protected her energy, and found joy in the details t...
032 - Our First Friendsgiving With Special Guests
We host a Friendsgiving with brides-to-be and a newlywed to trade love stories, planning wins, boundary-setting, and the hard truths about budgets, vendors, and family dynamics. The talk stays candid, warm, and practical with real fixes for rea...
031- Holiday Budgeting While Planning A Wedding
We share practical ways to budget for the holidays while planning a wedding without losing the joy. From unified budgets and vendor deals to gift boundaries and experience-first giving, we show how to spend on what matters and skip the noise.
030 - Protecting Your Peace: Mental Health, Boundaries, And Joy During Holiday Wedding Planning
We explore how holiday stress collides with wedding planning and share practical ways to protect your mental health. Boundaries, rest days, partner check-ins, and smart family dynamics keep the joy while trimming the chaos.• holiday pre...
029 - How To Nail A Halloween-Themed Wedding Without Going Full Costume Party
We turn Halloween into a wedding masterclass, from moody decor and color palettes to clear dress codes and vendor boundaries. We share real horror stories with fixes that keep the romance elegant, not cheesy, and make space for black gowns, chi...