Wedding Secrets

Forgetting to pack something for your wedding day might mean you'll have to go without, with many venues in unfamiliar or remote locations. You also don't want your bridesmaids to be given the task to duck off to the shops when they could be enjoying the champagne.Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior discuss all the things you'll need to pack before leaving the house bound for your wedding destination.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from "The MC" episode.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Choosing the right MC for your wedding reception can make or break the night! You want someone who is organised and know how you want the evening to unfold. There's usually an expectation they have to be funny, but that shouldn't be a prerequisite.Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat to fellow marriage celebrant and the man known as "The Master Of Ceremony" Adam Straney about what makes a good MC, to help you pick yours!@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant @straney_the_master_of_ceremony See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You don't want to be leaving things to the last minute and feeling like you can't enjoy the lead up to your big day.Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share a list of things to do in the week before you walk down the aisle and a couple of hints on things to keep in mind on your wedding day.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from the "Wedding Hair and Makeup" Episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some brides will find it's one of the first things they'll book - their favourite makeup artist and hairstylist! It's important to get it right.Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat to expert Amanda Higl about all the things you need to consider, including the all important trial!@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant @amandahiglhairandmakeup See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are a lot of things to do in the lead up to the moment you walk down the aisle. Don't put all that stress on you! Delegate! If you have a bridal party, get them more involved.Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior discuss what you need to think about and who to get to help you.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the cheklist from the "The Seating Plan" episode.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Putting together the seating plan for your reception is often described as the most painful task. It can be like a puzzle!Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat to Blonde and Blue Founder and Principal Stylist Branka Panici for all the tips to make sure everyone has a good night.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant @blondeandbluestyling See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some couples give each other a card or a gift to open on the morning of the wedding when they're not together. It's kind of an unspoken tradition - a moment which videographers love to capture!Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior discuss what to think about when writing those meaningful words, which will be reassuring if there's pre-wedding nerves!@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from the "Wedding Cake" episode.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A wedding cake isn't just a work of art that sits pretty at your reception. Cutting it is a moment photographers wait for during your celebrations and your guests will also be dying for a taste!Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat to Thao Armstrong who is the founder of Don’t Tell Charles in Melbourne. She's a self taught cake designer and created the original Concrete Cake. Thao knows cakes and has lots of helpful tips!@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant @donttellcharles See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's easy to get carried away with the hype of a wedding, but it's important to stay grounded and not focus too much on the materialistic stuff.Marriage celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat about being present so you actually enjoy your wedding day and aren't a big ball of stress!@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's celebrate same sex marriages, because we can!Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat to Same Same Weddings Magazine Publisher Kerrie Gowenlock about how the industry has changed to cater for everyone since the amendment to the Marriage Act in late 2017. @ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant @samesameweddingsmagazine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wedding rehearsals can ease the nerves and help you feel more at ease on your big day.Marriage celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat about why you might want to have one and what you should cover with your celebrant. @ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from their "Wedding Photos" episode.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant Join the Wedding Secrets Bride Tribe Facebook Group! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Long gone are the staged wedding photos that make you cringe when you look back on them. It's all about natural shots!Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat to Australian wedding photographer Prue Franzmann about how to ensure you love the pictures in your wedding album for decades to come.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant @pruefranzmannJoin the Wedding Secrets Bride Tribe Facebook Group! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Often it's hard to know how to include guests who are special to you in your ceremony. Perhaps it's someone who just missed the cut for the bridal party, the groom's parents or your children from another relationship.Marriage celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat about how to give those closest to you a touching role on your big day. They also give you suggestions on how to honour those who have passed.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from the "A Memorable Reception" episode..@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant @luxeunforgettableevents See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We all want to have a reception our guests are talking about in years to come because everything just came together just perfectly and we all had so much fun!Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat to Kerrie Wood from Luxe Unforgettable Events about what we need to consider to host a memorable reception within our budget. @ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant @luxeunforgettableeventsJoin the Wedding Secrets Bride Tribe Facebook Group! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sending out your wedding invites is exciting, as it allows your family and friends to join the countdown to your big day! But what information is crucial to include?Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat about what can't be missed!@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from the First Dance episode. @ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant @strictlybrida1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We all remember that wedding we went to where the newlyweds had choreographed their first dance and nailed it. Let's make that you!Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat to dance instructor Mitch Wakeham from Strictly Bridal Dance about how to get ready to dominate the dance floor!@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant @strictlybrida1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're in a global pandemic right now and there are many couples who are being forced to make the heartbreaking decision to reschedule their wedding. But there are many reasons why you might have to push your date back.Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat about which suppliers to speak to first, how to tell them what you want to do and what to be mindful of to ensure your day can still go ahead seamlessly at a later date.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from the "Dress Shopping during the Covid-19 Pandemic" episode.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some of us might find ourselves with a bit more time while staying at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. Why not use your time to find your wedding dress?!Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior catch up with wedding dress designer Karen Willis Holmes about the process which is a little different at the moment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Federal Government has made some big announcements this week to slow the spread of the Coronavirus which has affected weddings.Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat about what it means for couples set to get married in 2020.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from the Wedding Insurance episode. @ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wedding insurance is big in the US and UK and it's starting to take off in Australia. But is it worth the investment? Do policies cover us for what we need them to? Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat to money expert and Canstar Editor-at-Large Effie Zahos. @ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant @effiezahos See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you've got a wedding planned in the next few months, no doubt you're feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the restrictions imposed on events because of the Coronavirus. We are here to help as much as we can! Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat about if you should postpone or cancel your big day. @ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from the Family Dynamics episode.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Planning a wedding is meant to be one of the most exciting times for you as a couple, but sometimes family can push their opinions on you making you feel a vast array of different emotions. Most of the time it’s unintentional, but it could be because they’re carrying some baggage they haven’t dealt with and they’re taking it out on you.Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat to Dr Jodie Bradnam about how to deal with our families in times of conflict and how to avoid getting them off side.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant @jodie.bradnam See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior will release a new "Wedding Secret" every Friday.This week we talk about investing time working with your celebrant on your ceremony. Too many couples when planning a wedding think more about the reception than they do about the ceremony. But isn’t the ceremony the reason why you are having a wedding? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from the Sex on the Wedding Night episode. @ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in the day couples would hold off having sex until they’d tied-the-knot. They were so keen to consummate their marriage, it’d happen on their wedding night. But now, a lot of us have already done the deed and being intimate could be the last thing on our minds once the reception is done.Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat to couples therapist and sexologist Isiah McKimmie who says we need to stop pressuring ourselves to make it happen a few hours after we say “I do”.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant @isiahmckimmie.sexologist See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior will release a new "Wedding Secret" every Friday.This week we talk about how to sack someone in your bridal party or uninvite a guest if circumstances change and you no longer want them at your wedding. @ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from the Winter Weddings episode.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spring is the busiest season for weddings, with Autumn not too far behind, but have you thought about getting married in Winter?Most brides and grooms don't think twice and steer clear because of the cold weather, but we think there are some great opportunities out there for couples who dare to be different.Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat with Wedding Planner Lily Jenkins from Easy Weddings about how you can save money and have more variety if you get hitched in Winter. @ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant@easyweddings See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior will release a new "Wedding Secret" every Friday.This week we talk about how to deal with your partner not being interested or not wanting to talk about wedding plans. @ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from the Instagram vs Reality episode.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Social media can helpful to shape our wedding vision, but if you get too carried away you can create some unrealistic expectations!Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat with former wedding planner Karen Hopkins from Bride Disrupted who is all about helping couples create a wedding with intention.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant@bride.disrupted See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior will release a new "Wedding Secret" every Friday. This week we talk about if there is a specific order you should book your vendors in. We were even surprised at how quickly some fill their books! @ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from the Floral Design episode@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Flowers add style and colour to your wedding ceremony and reception. So it's important to get it right!Then there's the bouquet. If you're like us, you've been dreaming about walking down the aisle with one since you were little!Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat with Terrianne Foale from Mondo Floral Designs about how best to incorporate flowers into wedding spaces.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant@mondofloraldesigns See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior will release a new "Wedding Secret" every Friday. This week we talk about the decision to change your name. Half of the couples we've come across make the change. Ange and Georgina are both undecided as they're so familiar with their last names. It feels like they'll lose their identity if they switch. Perhaps you've been thinking the same?@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from the Wedding Videos episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wedding videos aren't done by your uncle Trev on a cam-corder anymore... In fact they're more popular than ever!A good videographer will capture all the best bits of your day, allowing you to view and enjoy your wedding for a lifetime.Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat to Chris Woodvine from Woodvine and Co about his job as a wedding videographer, and bride Abbey shares why she loves her video so much!@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant@chriswoodvine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior will release a new "Wedding Secret" every Friday.This week we talk about wedding traditions and what they mean. It's insane how archaic some are! There is nothing wrong with ditching traditions and doing your wedding, your way. It'll be more sentimental then! @ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lots of couples think about getting a wedding planner when putting together their day becomes too much. If you're unsure if you need one, think of them as your PA. A good wedding planner will ease your workload and bring your vision to life effortlessly.Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior share the checklist from their episode on Wedding Planners.@ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lots of couples think about getting a wedding planner when putting together their day becomes too much. If you're unsure if you need one, think of them as your PA. A good wedding planner will ease your workload and bring your vision to life effortlessly. Marriage Celebrants Ange Anderson and Georgina Prior chat to Betty Thai from PS Weddings about what Wedding Planners do and if it's necessary for you to have one. She also gives us an insight into what other services might be able to help. @ange_anderson@uniqueweddingscelebrant@ps.weddings See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.