Knot What I Planned

More than a year ago I decided to do a podcast about what it meant to have your wedding affected by COVID-19. I thought it would be a snapshot of a historic moment in time, the brides who planned to get married from March-July of 2020 who couldn't -- or had to find a creative way to get married. But that's not what happened. The pandemic continues to rage and continues to change how couples across the country are getting married. So before we move on to what could be next for Knot What I Planned, I'll fill you in on my very own COVID wedding, and check back in with the brides who shared their stories last year. And then -- it's up to us how we want to go on from here. Knot What I Planned was meant for COVID couples, but truly applies to so many more couples. So if you or someone you know has a story to tell, I'm here to listen.  xo - CarlieknotwhatIplanned@gmail.com

It's time! My to-do list is done, my flight is in a few hours, and I wanted to share a few thoughts about my upcoming wedding, and also throw it back to a simpler time. Summer 2019, Lucas and I have just gotten engaged, and we devote a segment of our podcast, Basic Cable, to the best and worst TV weddings. It was..illuminating.Much love,The Future Mrs. Lucas' Wife

What if your third choice ends up being the best option? Looking on the bright side this week.SAVE THE USPS!Text USPS to 50409NOW NOW NOW! Have a Knot What I Planned story? Let me know - knotwhatIplanned@gmail.com

This nautical couple decided to get married, but figured the party would just be a few months later. Well..what now?SAVE THE USPS!Text USPS to 50409NOW NOW NOW! Have a Knot What I Planned story? Let me know - knotwhatIplanned@gmail.com

Knot What I Planned gets personal this week as I explain my absence from the pod over the last 5 weeks.Have a wedding that's Knot What YOU planned? Email me - knotwhatIplanned@gmail.com

Diana knew she'd have a long engagement when she got engaged in 2018, but she had no idea just how long it'd be.

Sarah Shank loves to photograph weddings. It's a passion as much as it is her livelihood. So what's it like to go from working 30 weekends a year to none at all? Have a wedding that's Knot What YOU planned? Email me - knotwhatIplanned@gmail.comFind Sarah!sarahshankphoto.comInstagram @sarahkshank

The early days of your engagement are supposed to be the most fun. Everything is on the table, everyone wants to congratulate you -- but what if you don't get that phase thanks to a pandemic?

Lauren's a popular blogger, and she's put it all out there since having to postpone her wedding not once, but twice. How she did it and how she's feeling now.Say "hi" to Lauren!Wesbsite: lakeshorelady.comInstagram: @lakeshoreladyFacebook: Lake Shore LadyChorale No. 1 by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

Welcome to Knot What I Planned, a podcast about how much it just plain sucks that you're planning a wedding in the middle of COVID-19. This isn't how it was supposed to be, but at least you aren't alone. Hear from other brides and vendors about what it's like to be a COVID bride, and how we're all trying to find the silver lining. Episode 1 out Wednesday, June 3.