On this weeks episode I'm chatting with bride to be Steph who met her finace whilst working in the theatre team on cruise ships! Steph has had no option but to be super organised during the lead up to her wedding day as she has been planning her Scottish Castle wedding from a distance.
Her love of a circut machine has lead to her opening her own little shop of goodies which you should definitely check out and more importantly her LOVE of wedding planning has lead her to a new dream career of becoming a wedding planner!
Steph's Instagram accounts;
@singletopringle21
@stephmiles_singer
@sayyeswithsteph
I hope you enjoy this weeks episode. As always you can find all the content relating over on Instagram.
Toni xx
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On this weeks episode I'm chatting to bride to be Katie who is actually a singer / songwriter so potentially has quite a few ideas up her sleeve when it comes to the wedding planning inspiration. Like every girl, she's been planning her dream day on Pinterest for a good number of years and found her dream vineyard wedding venue months before her engagement.
Katie's proposal story is very cute. Moments before her now fiance said that he can imagine proposing in a couple of years time, which very much explains her shocked face and very excited face when he did pop the question!
Katie's Instagram: @mrs.biginton.to.be2023 & @katielouisemusic
I hope you enjoy this weeks episode. As always you can find all the content relating over on Instagram.
Toni xx
@tonitimepodcast
On this weeks episode I'm chatting to bride to be Sarah who is 6 months engaged and nailing the wedding planning with the venue booked a week after their engagement!
Planning a DIY barn wedding for the summer of 2023 is leaving them with so much freedom when it comes to the wedding breakfast and wedding food. They are planning for pizza's during the wedding breakfast, fish & chips in the evening with marshmallow toasting AND a cake made of fudge.
We also talk about where Sarah has been finding her inspiration, her love of planning and ALL the DIY's that are being created!
Sarah's Instagram: @mrs.read.to.be
I hope you enjoy this weeks episode. As always you can find all the content relating over on Instagram.
Toni xx
@tonitimepodcast
On this weeks episode I'm back with Sophie from Season 1 episode 5 who got married in April 2021 in Indiana USA with 120 guests with no masks or restrictions. It's so lovely revisiting one of the first brides I spoke to on the podcast to ask if all the wedding planning dreams became a reality.
Sophie planned a superhero wedding where the theme started as a light hearted joke but soon became very real. You can see all her wedding planning adventures as well as photographs from her real wedding day on her instagram;
Sophie's Instagram: @oursuperwedding_04_2021
I hope you enjoy this weeks episode. As always you can find all the content relating over on Instagram.
Toni xx
@tonitimepodcast
On this weeks episode I'm chatting with bride to be Alex who tried on 40 wedding dresses before she found the one! I know some brides have found the dress within 5 but I know I'd LOVE to try on 40 wedding dresses! As she said yes to the dress last week
Alex is planning a very fresh Spring wedding with dusty blue colours and a rustic theme which is looking and sounding amazing so far!
So where do you start with wedding planning? Alex is a project manager so has tons of useful tips when it comes to your wedding planning timeline and how to stay organised too!
Alex's Instagram: @mybridalnotes
I hope you enjoy this weeks episode. As always you can find all the content relating over on Instagram.
Toni xx
@tonitimepodcast
On this weeks episode I'm chatting with bride to be Abby who is planning an autumnal themed wedding in 2024.
This bride to be is marrying her childhood sweetheart and planning a longer engagement so that she can remain stress free in the planning process whilst juggling university, motherhood and LIFE!
So where do you start with wedding planning? Abby is only 6 months in and is absolutely nailing the planning so far, with all the bigger things booked. We talk about what you can plan and book so far in advance and the wedding planning timeline going forward.
Abby's Instagram: @ourautumnalwedding
I hope you enjoy this weeks episode. As always you can find all the content relating over on Instagram.
Toni xx
@tonitimepodcast
On this weeks episode I'm chatting with bride to be Tara who is marrying her childhood sweetheart, in ten weeks time! After two proposals and 2 engagement rings!
Tara talks all about how she's stayed sane during a 5 year engagement and kept organised whilst planning in a pandemic.
There's also a lot of chat about the finer details including personalised wedding veils and personalised white leather bridal jackets!
Tara's Instagram: @becomingmrsl_x
I hope you enjoy this weeks episode. As always you can find all the content relating over on Instagram.
Toni xx
@tonitimepodcast
Where do you start when it comes to wedding planning? On this weeks episode I'm chatting to Danielle who is 4 months into the wedding planning journey and is absolutely LOVING IT!
She's preparing to married her childhood sweetheart which is so incredibly lovely and somehow she's already somehow bought her dream wedding dress, that she's been pinning on Pinterest for years!
If you're planning an Autumn rustic wedding or you are newly engaged then I'm sure you'll find this episode of the podcast not only entertaining but extremely relatable!
Danielle's Instagram: @ourrusticwedding
I hope you enjoy this weeks episode. As always you can find all the content relating over on Instagram alongside our Instagram LIVE with @bride.2b2022
I hope you enjoy this weeks episode. As always you can find all the content relating over on Instagram.
Toni xx
@tonitimepodcast
I've often wondered how brides begin the wedding planning process? How do you really know what kind of wedding you want to plan? Where do your ideas come from and how to you really collect and store all the information you're saving?
In this weeks episode I'm chatting to Sian about exactly that. As an avid festival goer she initially wanted to plan a festival themed wedding with tipis and loads of DIYs but after visiting Cripps Barn in the Cotswolds soon decided that wedding planning was taking a u-turn as they really fell in love with this beautiful venue.
We talk about the pros and cons of planning both wedding styles, including the cost comparisons of each. Why Sian settled on a a Spring Barn Wedding and how she began planning her dream wedding day. Including finding dresses for her TEN bridesmaids.
Sian's Instagram: @bride.2b2022
I hope you enjoy this weeks episode. As always you can find all the content relating over on Instagram.
Toni xx
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Welcome to Season 5 of the @tonitimepodcast
On this weeks episode we have the lovely bride to be Hannah who is 3 months into wedding planning and already on the 365 day countdown. She's absolutely nailing the wedding planning so far and has found her wedding planning diary so useful in the process.
We talk about her wedding planning timeline so far for her castle wedding, how she's managed to be so organised in such a short about of time. The research that shes put into wedding dress shopping and something which I feel is quite a hot topic at the moment, body confidence.
Hannah's Instagram: @becoming_mrsstephens
I hope you enjoy this weeks episode. As always you can find all the content relating over on Instagram.
Toni xx
@tonitimepodcast
Talk about a massive U turn in wedding planning. Not only has Emma moved her wedding from an outdoor summer wedding to a cosy New Years Eve wedding but that's also meant completely changing wedding venues and locations.
As a now expert in wedding planning after planning 2 separate wedding days in 2 completely different seasons and different counties, bride to be Emma talks about the stress, struggles and excitement of the wedding planning process alongside tips on planning a cosy winter wedding on New Years Eve.
We are talking about colour schemes, candle light ceremonies, first look weddings and having a very relaxed approach to wedding planning when things are beyond your immediate control.
Emma's Instagram: @newyearsbride
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
This week I'm chatting with bride to be Rebekah who is currently planning her very own outdoor whimsical woodland wedding in the UK whilst living in Switzerland. Newly engaged Rebekah is going full steam ahead with wedding planning despite the current restrictions that are hindering the process her in the UK.
After having a secret love of weddings from a young age, looking at bridal magazines in the local newsagents and being the first of her friendship group to be planning a wedding her wedding planning inspiration is coming directly from sources that sit close to the heart whilst remaining very personal and unique. There's a mix of traditional and a very personal modern slightly quirky ideas planned for the wedding.
The journey is only at the beginning for these childhood sweethearts but if you are planning a woodland wedding I'm sure you'll find plenty of inspiration for your own wedding during this unique episode.
Rebekah's Instagram: @thebridalmode
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
Are you planning a DIY wedding in the autumn? In this episode with bride to be Kim we talk all about wedding planning timelines, budgets, DIY projects and how she found the inspiration for her own wedding.
Kim and Jay got engaged the weekend before the first lockdown in the UK and have spent their first year as an engaged couple, in lockdown, which has made the beginning of their wedding planning journey interesting to say the least.
We also discuss priorities when it comes to wedding planning and making the right decisions for you as a couple. That may be focusing on your own wellness and happiness or planning a longer engagement so that you can focus on the elements of your wedding day where you would like to spend a larger part of your budget.
Thank you so much Kim for sharing your wedding planning journey so far and for sharing lots of useful and inspiring tips for other brides and grooms currently planning their own dream wedding day.
Kim's Instagram: @thetrickettwedding
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
Have you ever imagined getting married abroad? The guaranteed sunny weather, the sea breeze, the relaxed atmosphere? Francesca has always dreamed of getting married abroad.
On this weeks episodes we talk about how this bride to be went about planning her dream wedding in Spain.
Luckily for this engaged couple their venue came with almost everything included, which also meant luckily they were able to visit the venue and stay for a couple of days too! They also had a wedding planner included who arranged everything on their behalf, taking away the language barriers and any problems you may fear about when planning a wedding abroad.
In this weeks episode there are so many insightful tips for you if you are dreaming of saying "I do" overseas.
Francesca's Instagram: @malagabride21
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
On this weeks episode I'm chatting to the lovely Tinderella bride to be Emily, who met her fiance on Tinder! It's really interesting to hear how that first date went from her mum making notes on Tom's car registration to a whirlwind romance that has now lead them to getting married this year.
That of course has not come without it's own struggles as Emily and Tom have now postponed their wedding day 3 times! Hopefully we are now on the right side of the worldwide pandemic and we can all start to feel excited about wedding planning again!
On a brighter note, Emily somehow managed to find her wedding dress before stepping into a bridal shop and it was THE ONE! So much excitement and planning inspiration on this weeks episode of the Toni Time Podcast!
Emily's Instagram: hitching_kitching2021
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
The third couple to be featured on the podcast is LGBT brides to be Sam & Lydia. We had a very insightful chat about wedding planning. Not only about planning a same sex wedding but inspiration for any couples planning their own wedding day.
Sometimes we get so caught up in the planning and the inspiration and the perfect wedding that we can forget about the why. Why are you getting married? After all that's the most important part of a wedding right?
Sam and Lydia talk openly about inspiration burn out. How the wedding industry has come a long way into but still has a long way to go when it comes to welcoming LGBT couples and most importantly breaking traditions and making your own new ones!
Lydia's Instagram: @seasidebride_2021
We also talk a lot about the amazing alternative wedding dresses by: @lucy_cant_dance
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
What an episode! Would you get a tarot reading before your wedding day?
This week I'm speaking to the lovely bride to be Hettie who became engaged to her fiance Jack just 6 months after starting their relationship and they've had an absolute roller rollercoaster of a wedding planning journey ever since.
This engaged couple have booked and cancelled and re booked their wedding day after a change of heart in the venue and style of their wedding, wedding dress shopping nightmares and of course a a tarot card reading...
Hettie's Instagram: @mrssanger2021
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
If you're looking to plan a boho style of wedding in the gorgeous autumn season then you'll find all your inspiration here. Bev's instagram account is extremely inspiring and so full of the warm tones of winter, with an incredible burnt orange colour scheme.
We chatted all about how this excited bride to be had actually planned her wedding (and found the wedding venue) before they were even engaged, which I absolutely LOVE! I'm sure every girl has their thoughts on how their wedding day will look from when you know you've met the one. When you know you know, is that right girls?
Bev's Instagram: @mrscurrytobe2022
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
Are you looking to plan a vegan wedding but finding that there isn't much inspiration out there? Or you don't know how to find the perfect vegan wines or cruelty free wedding supplies?
Vegan or not I'm sure you'll find this episode really interesting. On this weeks episode I'm chatting to "bride to be" Sofia who has been vegan for the last 6 years. She talks about how she approached planning a vegan wedding, in more ways than just the obvious food and drink.
She's taken vegan friendly to the next level with suit shopping, requests for synthetic shoes and also animal cruelty free make up. Alongside this also trying to have as much zero waste as possible. Something I believe we should all be taking a little time to think about.
Alongside all of the above this wedding couple are also currently facing quite big changes when it comes to the planning of their wedding due to the wedding venue no longer being able to host their wedding day in less than 3 months time!
Sofia's Instagram: @vegan_wedding2021
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
Planning a wedding is quite a big task in normal times, but this isn't a normal time. Brides to be currently planning a wedding in the Coronavirus pandemic are facing extra struggles. That's alongside trying to keep a healthy mind and body in the current restrictions and lockdowns.
This week on the podcast I'm chatting to Sophie who is SO EXCITED because she's getting married in 3 months! That's how she should be feeling. If you're getting married that's how you should be feeling too! In her own words "I'm planning a wedding and I want to enjoy the process" and "I'm getting married in May regardless".
I absolutely LOVED chatting with Sophie about her plans for her wedding day this Summer. More importantly now than ever it's important to do what's right for you. Sophie and her fiance are planning to get married regardless of numbers. If that means 50 guests at the wedding, that's amazing, if it means 2, that's equally amazing!
More importantly, ENJOY your wedding planning process!
It's a very magical episode to kick off season 4!
Sophie's Instagram: @widdywedding
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
Planning a winter wedding around the festive season just feels exciting. Sophie had always dreamed of a summer wedding but after getting engaged on Boxing Day and with the relationship milestones being around the Christmas season it just felt right for them to get married in December.
In this weeks episode we talk about planning a winter wedding, why Sophie and her Fiance are having a longer engagement and how they only looked at one wedding venue!
It's a very magical episode to end season 3!
Sophie's Instagram: @theholtstobe_
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
I think every girl out there has a vision from being young of how their dream wedding will look and Alexis is no exception to this. Influenced by the small number of Royal weddings we have had in recent years she wants that level of style and simplicity for her own big wedding day. And why not!
Alexis and her fiance Thomas are planning a big family wedding at Rowton Castle where they are having an unplugged ceremony so that all their guests can experience their special day through their own eyes and really live in that moment.
Creating her own wedding DIY's to save money to enable them to have the lavish wedding of their dreams will no doubt help others to aspire to do the same. If you are planning a DIY wedding yourself then you'll find loads of inspiring ways to keep the costs down and get creative for your own dream wedding.
Alexis' Instagram: @becomingmrsmoore
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
I honestly have no idea how every week I speak to a bride with such a different yet equally epic proposal story. It's absolutely crazy that not only are these guys out there totally pulling knocking it out of the park but that they are proposing when you lovely brides to be are least expecting it.
This is the story of @bride2be2021 Becky who have to say needs a medal. It's one crazy proposal that I personally believe should be made into a film one day.
The shared love of travel has lead to their DIY travel themed wedding where they had found some really great ways to bring the theme to life which includes them creating their own wedding cake!
If you are planning a DIY wedding yourself then you'll find loads of inspiring ways to keep the costs down and get creative for your own dream wedding.
Becky's Instagram: @bride2be2021
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
It seems that the current situation we are all living through in some way is encouraging those who want to get married and be "Husband and Wife" to plan smaller more intimate micro weddings.
On this weeks episode I'm speaking to a real bride Amy who has changed her wedding plans from a larger event in Scotland to a micro wedding in Edinburgh at her dream castle venue, Barnbougle Castle.
This year I've photographed a number of micro weddings in the UK and they have been so perfectly intimate and extremely memorable. I can't wait to get Amy back on the podcast in the New Year to hear all about her big day.
We also talk about the planning process for this couple. Getting engaged in the early part of 2020 has left them to plan the majority of their wedding on Zoom. If you are in the process of planning your own micro wedding this episode will leave you fired up and ready to plan your own big day!
Amy's Instagram: @theedinburghbride
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
Do you want to elope but you're scared of upsetting people or thinking that you may not be making the right decision?
On this weeks episode I'm speaking to a real bride Hayley who has very recently eloped to Scotland for a perfect intimate wedding at Eilean Donan Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
This podcast left me with goosebumps! Their intimate wedding involved just 3 people including the Bride and Groom! They eloped to the Scottish Highlands for their dream castle wedding, which included having a first look before the wedding leaving plenty of time of amazing photographs in the beautiful highlands. Before their intimate humanist wedding ceremony.
If you are thinking of eloping, listening to this weeks episode will leave you with so much wedding inspiration that will make your dream day feel a reality!
Hayley's Instagram: @elopedtoscotland
You can also head over to Instagram for the visual content relating to this episode;
@tonitimepodcast
www.tonidarcy.co.uk
