Let’s Get Merry

Our final podcast episode of the season! Sam and Mia take you through Season 2 and bring you our best wedding hacks. From the best tips and tricks for designing your ceremony to the best ways to handle the unexpected... all of the top advice is bubbled up into this season finale episode!

This episode will teach you how to throw a great bach party, enjoy your bach party and ensure your guests have a blast, too. Sam and Mia dive into how to make sure you aren't falling into a trap of what someone else wants for the weekend, what you should give guests a heads up on and ideas of activities. We also decide to rename this episode mid-recording. Give it a listen and send to anyone helping plan your bach weekend!

We often see couple's nervous about creating their ceremony. Where to start when designing your ceremony? What do you have to include? How do I make it longer than 3 minutes? What traditions can I leave behind? What are ideas for making it really enjoyable? We're here to provide ideas and empower you to create a memorable ceremony that is the perfect length.

Round two of all the best wedding jams for you to include in your wedding day! We dive into all the special songs included in Mia's wedding day and Sam has even more amazing ideas after last season. There's a song for every moment and we dropped them all into a Spotify playlist just for you!

Our Maid Of Honor crash course episode! Today we'll dive into what this role entails, how best to be a MOH and also what it shouldn't. If this role has been bestowed upon you and you don't know where to begin… we're here to help with a very special guest: an experienced Maid of Honor... Mia's big sister. Celia has been a MOH twice (a role many people don't even have once) and most recently for Mia herself over the summer. Who better to weigh in than the MOH from a Merry wedding?!

From her wedding to a casual dinner party, no one hosts an event like our custom cocktail queen, Sam. In this episode we learn all of her hacks for throwing a fabulous party, what elements are most important and how to ensure your guests enjoy themselves.

All of your miscellaneous wedding questions answered! We've been busy collecting all of the random questions we get asked over DM, text and in-person the past few months. From the simplest of guest questions to more complex planning dilemmas, Sam and Mia supply the answers you've been looking for!

The return of our Season 1 episode where Sam and Mia bring the most unbelievable wedding traditions they could find to the table. Imagine having to do some of these traditions before your wedding?!

Unfortunately, sometimes you'll hire someone for your wedding, hand over a non-refundable deposit and they won't meet your expectations. Sam and Mia dive in to the best ways to handle this dreaded issue, which is way too common! Mia shares a situation that rocked her 2021 in hopes that you'll never have to deal with anything like it!

Sam and Mia dive into new ideas of how you can save money when planning your wedding and the best way to set yourself up for success when budgeting. From DIY elements to some tougher ways that can really cut your costs, listen to this episode and ensure you're living within your means during this expensive time.

Mia's wedding recap episode! Sam and Mia dive into all of the fun details from Mia's wedding, what she learned being on the bride side this time and how her wedding weekend DIDN'T race by (it's possible!).

How to pivot plans and be ready for issues that arise. This episode will help maintain sanity! From weather changes to a global pandemic, Sam and Mia help you head into all the craziness of planning feeling prepared! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

Our season finale episode! Sam and Mia look back at Season 1 and bring you the best of the best tips and tricks from each episode. From our favorite budgeting hacks to the number one most important item for your wedding day to what you must do before asking your girls to be your bridesmaids, you don't want to miss this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

The feel-good episode we all need! We gathered our loved ones' best marriage advice before sending Mia down the aisle. From newlyweds to couples who have been married over 50 years, you'll want to hear these sweet sentiments. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

In this episode, we have two special guests with more than ten groomsmen experiences between them. We demystify the other half of the wedding party. If you know inexperienced groomsmen or want to figure out the best way to help ensure your groom is supported, has the best bachelor party possible, and want to help the Best Man when creating his speech, listen to this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

We gathered up the BEST wedding moments and memories our brides and grooms took away from their wedding days to share with you to make sure that you have them, too! We even get to hear Sam's favorite moments from her wedding day! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

This episode is all about your checklist heading into your wedding weekend. What you can't forget to pack, what to make sure you have with you on the day-of and what items you can't live without that will help a myriad of problems that could arise. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

What to save on and what to splurge on when it comes to wedding planning. In this episode, Sam and Mia discuss what elements don't need to break the bank and which are important to shift your budget toward. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

The name change episode! The process of changing your name seems incredibly intimidating. Sam walks us through the process of changing one's name, what she wishes she was told before getting married and what paperwork doesn't have to be done right after your wedding. Sam & Mia discuss the other options there are aside from changing your name, too! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

The best registry hacks as a couple and as a guest! How many gifts to add, which items to add and which you can skip. As a guest, what to do if there are no gifts left and how much you should actually be giving to the newlyweds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

You won't believe these traditions! From crazy to joyful to just plain confusing, Sam and Mia try to top each other with the most unbelievable wedding traditions they can find. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

Sam and Mia dive into all things bowties and ballgowns. How to interpret wedding dress codes, what's the difference between them and which style you should choose for your wedding and, as a guest, what if there is NO dress code listed? We have the answers for you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

What brides and grooms wish they were told before their weddings and their biggest wedding regrets. Listen to this episode to ensure you focus on what's important, don't forget the details that can make or break your big day and how to not have regrets after planning and having a wedding or event! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

Rings, diamonds and gemstones! This episode features special guest, Garibaldi Lavena, jewelry expert extraordinaire! We dive into all of your ring questions; the best wedding band styles to match engagement rings, how much you actually should spend on diamonds, our favorite gemstones and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

If you want to stay in good graces AND not stress out the bride in your life... never ask THIS question! This episode is all about Plus 1's. As a planning couple, who do I give a Plus 1 to? As a wedding guest, can I expect a Plus 1? Sam and Mia dive into different guest situations to clear up a sought after wedding question! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

You're engaged and need to know where to start. Which vendor is most important to book? What types of questions should I be asking my vendors? Sam and Mia weigh in on what you need to know from the start to set you off on the best foot forward! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

Second half of our elopement episode chatting with Noah and Chandra who eloped in 2018. Misconceptions of elopement, how to throw a post-elopement party and some really great advice from our special guests regarding doing things YOUR way. After this epsiode, Sam & Mia will be taking a small holiday break and will be back soon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

In this episode, Sam and Mia interview Noah and Chandra who eloped in spring of 2018. This is part 1 of a two part episode. We learn what goes into making the decision to elope, the best way to tell family you're going a non-traditional route and what a private wedding day actually looks like. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

In this episode, we're joined by a very special guest, Mia's fiancé and Head of the Board of Merry by Mia. Mia and Tony talk about the groom's duties, their wedding, the recipe for a happy relationship and even rag on each other a bit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

Whether you're shopping for your wedding dress, a suit, tux, bridesmaid dress or mother of the bride dress, in this episode we break down what to expect and tips for the search for the perfect wedding day outfit. We also dive into body image issues and the pressure to "sweat" for the wedding. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

This episode is all about proposals! Should you shop for rings together, what you should do if you want to be surprised, and Sam and Mia's proposal stories. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

No family is perfect and every family has something. This is the episode to listen to if you have any difficult situations to navigate for your wedding. We'll help give you ideas of how to incorporate important family members, how to keep disagreements at a minimum and how to honor those who have passed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

Whether you're a part of a wedding party (bridesmaids, groomsmen, family of the couple) or the one getting married, this episode is for YOU! We talk about how wedding VIPs deserve to be treated, when you should ask friends to be in the wedding party and who should pay for what. Couples, give this episode a listen and protect your friendships! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

The meaning of cake cutting is WHAT?! In this episode, Sam and Mia share their wedding opinions on a variety of wedding topics. Mia throws it back to the days of Thursday Trivia and shares the weird histories behind several wedding traditions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

In Episode 3, Sam and Mia take you through all the moments in your day that you need a killer playlist for. Check out the Spotify playlist featuring all the songs here! *No copyright infringement intended. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

Budgets & DIY tips - This episode is going to save you money. Sam and Mia talk all things budgeting and DIY. This episode is briefly interrupted by an animal and a proposal, too! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support

Welcome to Let's Get Merry! You don't have to be planning a wedding to find our episodes interesting. In this first episode we introduce who we are, sip on our custom cocktail and chat all things 2020 - we get it - there's a proverbial raincloud over weddings right now, but we'll help advise when to move your big day and creative ideas to make your wedding day special regardless of when it happens. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letsgetmerry/support