Before I Do Podcast
Welcome to Before I Do, a podcast guiding you through the exciting journey from proposal to wedding day, and beyond. Here, you will not only learn how to plan for a wedding, but how to plan for marriage. We’ll tackle everything from hiring a caterer, to merging your finances, to hosting your first holiday together! We’ll cover the good, the bad, and the joyful of this season of engagement. So grab your fiance and a notebook and let’s get started.
Episodes
28 episodes
28. Guest Guide: How to Be the Best Wedding Guest (Part 1)
Today, we're flipping the script! Instead of focusing on wedding planning or relationships, we’re diving into what it takes to be an amazing wedding guest. For all the future attendees, we’re here to help you brush up on guest etiquett...
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Episode 28
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43:17
27. Wedding Reflections: What We'd Do Differently
In this episode, we're reminiscing about our wedding day as we share some lessons we learned along the way! Join us as we travel back in time to relive some of the most special moments of our big day and share a few things we might tweak if we ...
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Episode 27
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34:56
26. Overlooked Wedding Details: Essential Tips for a Flawless Celebration (Part 2)
Did you enjoy the first half of our deep dive into seamless wedding planning? We’re back with Part 2 of this special episode of Before I Do, where we continue uncovering the often-overlooked logistics that can make or break your...
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Episode 26
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34:05
25. Overlooked Wedding Details: Essential Tips for a Flawless Celebration (Part 1)
Are you or your fiance the type who wants every detail flawlessly planned and thought out so your wedding day feels seamless and stress-free? If so, this episode of Before I Do is for you, as we dive into the lesser-known wedding logisti...
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Episode 25
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45:57
24. Building Bonds: How to Create Strong Relationships with Your Future In-Laws
Are you looking to build a strong relationship with your soon-to-be or future in-laws or strengthen the dynamic you’ve already built? If so, today’s episode is just for you, as we’re focusing on how you can proactively foster a strong relations...
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Episode 24
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39:41
23. Fantasy Wedding Draft: Curating Your Ultimate Celebration
With football season officially kicking off, Alex has been getting into the spirit by doing some fantasy drafts. That got us thinking... what if we did the same for weddings? Welcome to the Fantasy Wedding Draft! In this episode, we’re...
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Episode 23
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38:55
22. From Overwhelmed to Organized: How to Tackle Wedding Planning Stress
In this episode, we're diving into the stress of wedding planning and offering strategies to help you actually enjoy the process. Sure, you’ve seen the Pinterest tips about planning a date night where you don’t talk about the wedding—b...
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Episode 22
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46:25
21. Save the Dates: Key Steps Before Hitting Mailboxes
Sending out Save the Dates is a significant milestone in your wedding planning journey—it's the moment your plans become public! In this episode, Sammy and Alex guide you through the essential planning steps you should aim to complete before yo...
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Episode 21
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43:37
20. Crafting Your Registry: Essentials, Extras, and Avoiding Junk
Welcome to episode #20! In this episode, we dive into the art of building a wedding registry that will help you build your life together—without ending up with stuff you don't need. We'll cover everything from the best places to register to how...
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Episode 20
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38:42
19. Planning the Ultimate Bachelor/Bachelorette Party: Tips, Tricks, and Hot Takes
Welcome to Episode #19 of Before I Do! In today’s episode, we're diving into the ins and outs (as well as tips and hot takes) of planning a bachelor or bachelorette party. We’ll discuss figuring out what you want, setting expectations with your...
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Episode 19
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51:59
18. Groom 101: Mastering Your Big Day with Essential Tips and Tricks
Welcome to Episode #18 of Before I Do! Alex is driving today’s episode as we are doing a "Groom 101" and what parts of the wedding they can jump into planning while having fun with it! Alex is going to speak from the viewpoint of a ...
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Episode 18
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35:53
17. Behind the Rentals: Expert Secrets for Your Big Day
Welcome back to Before I Do! This is Episode #17, and we’re thrilled to continue our summer series, "Let’s Hear It from an Expert!" In today’s episode, Alex and Sammy dive into an exciting conversation with our special guest, Valerie Flynn, own...
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Episode 17
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35:12
16. From Plate to Palette: Expert Advice on Wedding Catering
Welcome to Episode #16 of Before I Do! Today we are continuing our summer series, Let’s Hear It from an Expert, and we have a treat for you guys. We have Kristen Curles from Epting Events!Epting Events is a catering & design company ...
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Episode 16
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39:01
15. Behind the Music: Expert Advice on Choosing the Perfect Wedding Band
Welcome to Episode #15 of Before I Do! We are continuing our summer series, Let’s Hear It from an Expert, and we have a treat for you guys! We have Casey Crogan from Atlanta Wedding Band (AWB) on today. Atlanta Wedding Band is a tig...
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Episode 15
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41:12
14. Spin It Right: Expert Tips and Tricks for Choosing Your Wedding DJ
Welcome to Episode #14 of Before I Do! Today we are continuing our summer series, Let’s Hear It from an Expert! Today's expert is David Osborne with Sound Insight Productions and Athens DJ Service! And ya’ll, he and his teams are so...
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Episode 14
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36:04
13. Picture Perfect: Expert Insights on Wedding Photography
Today we are continuing our summer series, Let’s Hear It from an Expert! Our expert today is Maggie Dunn with Maggie Dunn Photography and ya’ll, she is so great. She’s truly a “friendor” of our entire team! We just love working with her! We wil...
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Episode 13
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38:31
12. Blooming Insights: Expert Advice on Wedding Florals
Today we are starting a fun summer series called Let’s Hear it from an Expert! Over the next few months, we’ll chat with some of our favorite pros about their specific crafts and services. We’re going to be getting the inside scoop, ins a...
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Episode 12
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50:34
11. Name Change 101: Expert Advice with Alex Goldney
Not sure how to change your last name, where to start, or even when, once you’ve tied the knot? We’ve got this covered in today’s episode, with our very first guest!Alex Goldney from Nee Name Change is with us and she is going to help us...
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Episode 11
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28:14
10. Moving In Together: Tips, Tricks, & Hot Takes
We’ve got such a fun one today - we are going to talk about all things moving in together!I feel like it is such a relevant topic when wedding planning because a lot of couples are either doing this at the same time they are planning or ...
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Episode 10
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32:34
9. Band vs. DJ: Which Will Rock Your Wedding Reception?
It’s party time! We’re talking all about the pros, the cons, and best practices for both wedding DJs and bands! The decision to hire a DJ or a band for your wedding is always a big one. And honestly, there is no right answer because...
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Episode 9
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37:03
8. Dining Decisions: Buffet, Seated, or Stations—What's Best for Your Wedding?
It’s DINNER TIME! We’re talking all about wedding dinner service today! Food is our favorite and we have a LOT of opinions here, so let’s jump right in. Types of dinner service options at weddings:Buffet S...
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Episode 8
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46:30
7. How to Handle All of the *Opinions* When Wedding Planning
Today’s topic may be a heated one - unwanted opinions, advice, and conflicts that inevitably arise while planning. We might get spicy here, as these are things that typically lead to some stress, uncomfortable conversations, and we...
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Episode 7
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53:11
6. Coordinator vs. Planner: Decoding the Roles for Your Dream Wedding
Honestly, the differences between a wedding coordinator and a wedding planner are foggy even among other wedding industry pros. And just a little caveat here, every coordinator/planner is a little bit different, but this is how most folks in th...
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Episode 6
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26:33
5. Finding the One: Top Tips for Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Venue
The Venue SearchYour venue determines your wedding date, location, and overall wedding style/feel. Things really start to feel real when you have a date and a venue! And while choosing your venue is super exciting, it can al...
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Episode 5
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43:20
4. Crafting the Perfect Proposal: Tips for an Unforgettable Moment
Today we are talking about Proposals! We’re going to actually walk through the process Alex went through to propose to Sammy, to maybe help someone out there who might be stuck on what to do first. We’re also going to share some fun proposal st...
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Episode 4
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38:18