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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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_
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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
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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
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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
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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
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On this weeks episode of the Toni Time Wedding Planning podcast I'm chatting to bride to be Helena, who definitely has experience in planning events and sticking to a budget.
Helena has been hosting charity balls for the past 6 years, each one needing to stick to a budget. This has been a massive help for Helena when it came to planning her own wedding day.
The most important take aways from this episode is learning how to find a realistic budget for you, after all everyones ideal budget will be completely dependant upon individual circumstances. This bride to be talk about how much they have spent and on every detail of the wedding, from churches to food and favours to the band. There are so many helpful tips on how you source your suppliers and achieve the best possible prices from wedding vendors that you love.
Helena's Instagram: @wedding_bells21
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Who better to give you some awesome tips on wedding planning than a wedding planner who is currently in the process of planning her own wedding day.
On this weeks episode I'm talking to Fran who regularly helps brides and grooms plan their own special days. Offering the best plans and practical advice on how to have a smooth operation when it comes to the big celebration.
We talk about how it feels to be on the other side of wedding planning, insider knowledge from a different perspective. What to think about and what to not worry about when it comes to planning your own wedding.
This is definitely a fun packed episode full of wedding inspiration and planning ideas!
Fran's Instagram: @mrsdickietobe21
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This episode is perfect for any Greek brides out there looking to incorporate any Greek family traditions into their wedding day. Andrea has described her wedding as "Greeklish" which I have to agree is the perfect name for a fusion Greek / English wedding.
We talk about many of the Greek traditions that she and her fiance Alex will be including on their wedding day in London, how 250 guests is a small number for a Greek wedding, why the Groom's best men will be dressing him in the morning and how the part they are most looking forward to is the infamous "Money Dance!"
This is definitely a fun packed episode full of wedding inspiration and planning!
Andrea's Instagram: @mybigfatgreeklishwedding
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This episode is perfect for any brides out there who are currently in the middle of planning or replanning a wedding taking place in under the ongoing and ever changing lockdown restrictions here in the UK. Karla and her fiance originally planned their wedding day for November 2020 but brought their wedding forward to September leaving them 2 days to make all the necessary arrangements for their special day!
Looking back now Karla and Dean feel incredibly lucky to have shared her wedding with their nearest and dearest and wonders why they spent so much time sweating about the small stuff instead of whats really important. Originally they planned to have a Harry Potter themed wedding with 113 guests, which quickly became a smaller intimate wedding with no DIYs and a fraction of the guests. Here's an honest opinion on how that felt!
We talk about the emotional impact of having a smaller ceremony, the drama of bringing the wedding forward and how it feels to BE MARRIED!
Karla's Instagram: @thecoadsontheroad
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I can't quite believe this wedding planning podcast is now 6 months old! I hope you've enjoyed listening to all the wedding planning stories from real brides who are in the madness of wedding planning!
To celebrate this wonderful 6 month milestone I am celebrating with you guys by giving you the BEST OF season 2 and last week the BEST OF season 1.
I hope you enjoy!
Toni xx
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This episode is perfect for any brides out there who are currently in the middle of planning or replanning a wedding taking place in 2020. Kat and her fiance originally planned their wedding day for April 2020 then postponed to December 2020 due to the current pandemic.
In that time they realised that being married was super important to them and made the decision to bring their plans forward to the summer of 2020 keeping within the current restrictions in the UK with only 12 guests.
We talk about the emotional impact of having a smaller ceremony, the drama of postponing and how it feels to BE MARRIED! And how they plan to celebrate with a larger number of friends and family next year.
Kat's Instagram: @kat.a.polt
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Imagine planning a wedding in a pandemic, then imagine planning a wedding in a long distance relationship, then imagine planning a wedding whilst being pregnant. This weeks Bride May has done all the above, whilst also buying a house! She and her fiance Jack met "Tractor Pulling", which is a story in itself!
May also bought her wedding dress before finding the perfect venue and booked the wedding entertainment first! I think we can all guess how much fun their rustic themed DIY wedding weekend is going to be! I which I was a guest myself!
May's Instagram: @futuremrsmellowdew
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I'm quite excited for this episode, as it's a follow up from S2 E5: A grooms perspective on wedding planning where I talk to Sam the groom about his perspective on wedding planning. This weeks episode is Sam's fiancee Paige!
We chat about wedding dresses, call Sam out on a few pointers and generally chat about wedding planning from a brides perspective.
Please check out part 1 with Sam, S2 E5!
Sam's Instagram: @meet_the_maguires
Paige's Instagram: @almost_mrs_maguire
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YEAH BABY! That's right! On today's podcast I'm chatting to Lauren to find out more about how she has managed to plan a wedding on a £4K budget. This real bride is sharing the top tips on how you too can plan a wedding on a smaller budget.
Lauren and her fiancé Josh are almost like a fountain of all knowledge across their combined social media accounts. Alongside wedding planning, Lauren also has a wedding blog and a lifestyle blog with matching instagram accounts. This is while Josh manages their daily vlogs of their life together. I'm sure you'll find all the content extremely useful if you are looking to plan a smaller budget wedding.
Lauren's wedding Instagram: the.thrifty.bride
Lauren's wedding blog: https://www.thethriftybride.co.uk
Lauren & Josh's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WanderWorksVlogs/
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I hope you enjoyed this episode of wedding planning!
Toni xx
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This real bride Emily might have had a plain sailing experience within her wedding planning journey, with no major drama's but I think she's definitely made up for that with postponing her big day twice due to Coronavirus! In this weeks episode we chat about when and how she came to making the decision(s) to postpone and how that felt.
Emily also found scrapbooking a great way to visualise her wedding with her fiance and has also created her own wedding blog to help brides on their own wedding planning journeys.
Here's to the third time lucky!
Emily's Blog: https://thatyorkshirebride.wordpress.com
Emily's Instagram: emily_jo._
Toni xx
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