The Pre Nup: A Wedding Planning Podcast

Adriana is joined by fan fave Big Vic for a jam-packed episode breaking down the summer's biggest celebrity weddings — and why July has officially become wedding season's hottest month. They dig into Emma Roberts and Cody John's Sun Valley, Idaho estate wedding (jello shots, energy healers, and a welcome dinner at the iconic Roundhouse), Paige Lorenzo and Tommy Paul's showstopping Old Westbury Gardens affair on Long Island, and the gothic-glam Matty Healy and Gabbriette wedding. Plus, Adriana and Big Vic get into welcome bag must-haves, vintage bridal dressing, bridal party etiquette, and a candid personal story about pre-wedding bridezilla moments. The episode wraps with a classic wedding recap and review of 2026's buzziest celebrity wedding drama. In this episode: Why so many 2026 celebrity weddings are happening in July Emma Roberts & Cody John's Sun Valley wedding details, from jello shots to energy healing Paige Lorenzo & Tommy Paul's Old Westbury Gardens wedding and their "attainable vs. aspirational" details Matty Healy & Gabbriette's Tim Burton-inspired gothic wedding look Welcome bag ideas guests will actually use Vintage wedding dressing: yes or no? Bridal party vs. no bridal party — pros and cons A full recap and review of "The Drama," starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya — including their verdict on the film, the wedding-planning fails they'd never recommend, and the standout wedding scenes Zendaya's press tour style breakdown from stylist Law Roach, styled around a "something old, new, borrowed, blue" theme New episodes every other Tuesday. Follow @the_prenup and Love Stories TV on Instagram. Have feedback or episode ideas? Email podcast@lovestoriestv.com

Paige Lorenze (now Paul) @paigepaul and Brigette Pheloung (now McHale) @acquiredstyle just had two of the biggest influencer weddings in years — and Adriana's breaking down everything, from the pre-wedding events all the way to the after-party. If you're planning your own wedding right now, this episode is basically a trend report on where things are headed. In this episode: - Why both brides ditched the European Riviera wedding for classic American venues - The bridal shower alternative more brides are choosing (and why) - Bachelorette party lessons: going low-key vs. Brigette's private jet trip to Saint Barts -The legal-ceremony-first trend and why Adriana's newly obsessed with it - Vintage wedding dress sourcing (including a $600 vintage Oscar de la Renta find) - The Vera Wang dress "drama" with Brielle Biermann - Reception details: cake toppers making a comeback, skipping the emcee, no first dance - Why Adriana wants every bride to lock in a honeymoon date — even a mini one New episodes every other Tuesday. Follow @the_prenup and Love Stories TV on Instagram. Have feedback or episode ideas? Email podcast@lovestoriestv.com

Forget the photo booth — the real key to a wedding your guests will never forget comes down to comfort and logistics. Host Adriana breaks down the guest experience essentials most couples overlook: parking and shuttles, greeters, temperature, seating, bathrooms, and why a surprise cash bar is a hard no. She also covers the top wedding day regrets (skipping the hair/makeup trial, missing cocktail hour, no day-of coordinator, no weather plan B) and the growing tension between wedding day content creators and traditional photo/video vendors. In this episode: The 4 things guests actually remember about your wedding How to avoid physical discomfort (heat, cold, heels on grass, bad acoustics) Open bar vs. cash bar — and why running dry is a dealbreaker Why every wedding needs a day-of coordinator The most common bride regrets, and how to avoid them New episodes every other Tuesday. Follow @the_prenup and @lovestoriestv on Instagram for more wedding tips! Have feedback or episode ideas? Email podcast@lovestoriestv.com

What actually separates a luxury wedding from everything else? Adriana sits down with wedding planner Madison Edwards — whose clients include Sofia Richie Grainge, Jessica Alba, and Alix Earle — to break down where the money really goes at the highest level, and which of those elements you can steal for way less. They dig into the "mid-level luxe" bride (the 80-90% of couples with a real budget but not unlimited funds), why arbitrary budgets set couples up to fail, and the real difference between full planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination. In this episode: - Why 80-90% of brides fall into the "mid-level luxe" trap - Full planning vs. partial planning vs. day-of coordination - Why staffing ratios matter more than a live band - The truth about wedding invitations - Where luxury clients actually splurge vs. save If this episode brought you value, please rate and review The Pre Nup — it helps us reach more brides.

Have you heard about "Broccoli Gate"? A bride swapped her bridal bouquet for an actual bunch of broccoli — and Adriana has thoughts. In this solo episode of The Pre Nup, host Adriana Brauckmann breaks down the bridal bouquet alternatives that miss the mark (hello, book bouquets and baby's breath boas) versus the ones actually worth trying, like the single stem and the parasol. Then she gets into the influencer-ification of bridal parties — why those $5,000 bridesmaid proposal boxes you're seeing online are PR gifting, not a standard to chase — plus real bachelorette party safety tips, honeymoon and venue security (including what to do with your cash gifts), and a full breakdown of why a micro wedding might be the move for your guest list and your budget. She closes with an afterparty rapid-fire round covering the most overrated wedding tradition, the one splurge that's worth it, and how to handle a destination wedding gift. In this episode: "Broccoli Gate" — the viral bridal bouquet swap breaking the internet Bridal bouquet alternatives ranked: rings, baby's breath boas, and books (skip) vs. single stems and parasols (yes) Why bridesmaid proposal boxes and bachelorette party influencer culture are costing brides way more than they realize Bachelorette party travel safety: the buddy system, drink safety, and staying alert in bachelorette-heavy cities Honeymoon and venue security — safe alternatives to hotel safes and how to handle wedding cash gifts Micro weddings: why smaller guest counts open up bigger budgets, better food, and more intimate design choices A script for telling guests they're not invited to a micro wedding or elopement, without the awkwardness Afterparty rapid fire: most overrated wedding tradition, the splurge that's worth it, destination wedding gift etiquette, and the biggest wedding money-wasters Got a question for a future episode? Submit it to Adriana's 2027/2028 Bridal Support Group on Instagram.

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day! I’m your host, Adriana, and each week, I’m joined by the industry’s top professionals, celebs, influencers, and friends who are sharing their best tips, advice, and the mistakes they’ve made so you don’t have to. In this episode, host Adriana is joined by attorney Nicole Noonan, affectionately known as the “Divorce Fairy Godmother,” to tackle everything you didn’t know you needed to about prenups, postnups, and the dreaded “dirty D-word”—divorce. While these topics may not feel glamorous, Nicole reframes the conversation, showing how these agreements are actually acts of love and planning for a secure future. Nicole shares real-life stories about the surprising things couples fight over, from airline miles to family farms, and explains why having a prenup is like wearing a seatbelt—you don’t plan to crash, but it’s better to be prepared. Adriana and Nicole also dive into postnups, estate planning, and how to approach tricky conversations with your partner while keeping the romance alive. 💍 Episode Highlights: Why prenups are an essential part of planning for a long-lasting marriage. Surprising prenup clauses (like weight limits and cheating penalties) and whether they hold up in court. Practical tips for starting the prenup conversation without awkwardness. The difference between prenups and postnups—and when to revisit them. What to consider if you’re contributing to a partner’s premarital assets, like their home. The realities of separation, annulment, and navigating divorce proceedings. Nicole also shares her favorite honeymoon hotspot (hint: it’s exotic and Instagram-worthy!), her go-to wedding dance floor song, and why a shrimp cocktail is the ultimate wedding hors d’oeuvre. Whether you’re deep in wedding planning or just curious about the legal side of marriage, this episode is packed with advice to help you feel empowered, informed, and ready for whatever the future holds. We love hearing from you! Feel free to reach out to us at podcasts@lovestoriestv.com with your feedback or suggestions for the next episode.

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast where we talk honestly about love, weddings, and everything in between. This week, we're joined by the hilarious Brendan Donegan for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the one part of the wedding day everyone fears and no one prepares for: the speeches. As a comic who's spent years on stage (and survived more than a few bachelor parties, engagement parties, and "surprise, we hired a comedian" disasters), Brendan knows exactly why most wedding toasts flop and how to actually land one. From the best man speech so inappropriate it became a cautionary tale, to the maid-of-honor opener you need to retire immediately, to why you should never, EVER let ChatGPT write your toast, Brendan holds nothing back. We get into the genuine-vs-funny rule that instantly makes any speech better, the real reason brides wear wigs to their bachelorette, the great garter toss debate, and the father-daughter dance song guaranteed to wreck you. Then we close it out with a brutally honest Rom Com Rewatch of Bride Wars (which Brendan may or may not call one of the worst wedding movies ever made). Whether you're writing a speech, terrified of giving one, or just want the funniest, most honest take on wedding-day chaos, this episode is for you. Episode Highlights: • Why you should never let ChatGPT write your wedding speech (and what it can't do for you) • The one-line rule that instantly makes any toast better • The best man speech so inappropriate it became a cautionary tale (with the in-laws sitting right there) • The maid-of-honor opener you need to stop using • Exactly how long your speech should be (and the number that makes guests mentally check out) • Why hiring a comedian for your wedding or bachelor party almost always backfires • The real reason brides and bridesmaids wear wigs to the bachelorette • The garter toss debate: keep the tradition or retire it for good? • The father-daughter dance song that will absolutely make you sob • A genius hack to stop stage-hungry guests from hijacking your reception • The Bride Wars rewatch: is it really one of the worst wedding movies ever made? Find Brendan: Instagram: @brendandonegancomedy

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast where we talk honestly about love, weddings, and everything in between. This week, we're joined by the one and only Nina Beck — wedding fashion and lifestyle influencer, nurse practitioner, and now a married woman — for the ultimate recap of her dreamy Lake Maggiore destination wedding. Last time Nina was here, she was deep in the planning trenches. Today, she's giving us the full, unfiltered truth: what she'd do a thousand times over, what she'd never do again, and everything no one could have prepared her for. From a torrential downpour on her wedding morning and a DJ who didn't speak a word of English, to flying internationally with a wedding gown and hiring an Etsy witch to ward off bad weather — Nina holds absolutely nothing back. And spoiler: it was stunning. Whether you're dreaming of an Italian destination wedding or just want the real, honest truth about what it's actually like to pull one off — this episode is for you. Episode Highlights • The $4,500 surprise that stole the show — and why she'd pay double •Why you don't need to overspend on florals (and what to invest in instead) •The currency exchange mistake that could cost you thousands on vendor deposits •What really happened when it rained on her wedding day — and how she handled it •How to fly internationally with your wedding dress without losing your mind •The DJ entrance chaos no one saw coming (and what she'd do differently) •Why she invited 116 people and 100 showed up — destination wedding drop-off math debunked •The Etsy weather witch, the evil eye, and Italian superstitions that may or may not have worked •Her non-negotiable for any American bride planning a wedding in Italy Wedding vendor tip of the week: why buffer time is your real maid of honor This episode is brought to you by Friar Tux — suits and tuxedos for weddings and every moment that matters. Rent or buy, free try-ons, expert styling. Find your look at https://www.friartux.com. Find Nina: Instagram: @ninaorsi

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast where we talk honestly about love, weddings, and everything in between. This week, Adriana sits down with Dr. Love Lea — an Ivy League-trained couples therapist with a PhD in clinical sexology — to talk about the part of getting married no one prepares you for: the actual marriage. We spend so much time obsessing over the dress, the venue, and the seating chart — but how much time are couples actually spending preparing for life after "I do"? Dr. Love Lea breaks down why premarital coaching can lower your odds of divorce by 31%, what to actually talk about before you walk down the aisle, and why the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mindset is one of the biggest threats to a modern marriage. From intimacy and communication to conflict, money, in-laws, and the conversations most couples are too scared to have — Dr. Love Lea brings real, modern, judgment-free advice that meets couples where they're at. Whether you're religious, spiritual, secular, or somewhere in between, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who's engaged, newly married, or dating with intention. If you're searching for premarital counseling tips, advice for engaged couples, or how to build a marriage that actually lasts — this episode is for you. Episode Highlights • Why couples spend $35K on the wedding and $0 on the marriage — and how Dr. Love Lea wants to flip that • The statistic every engaged couple needs to hear: how premarital coaching cuts divorce risk by 31% • Premarital counseling vs. religious pre-Cana: what's the difference and do you need both? • The "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" myth and why it's quietly hurting your relationship • How often healthy couples are actually having sex (and why quality beats quantity) • The fights that seem stupid but mean something deeper • How to have hard conversations without making your partner feel attacked • Why Dr. Love Lea treats the relationship as one body — not two sides • Wedding vendor tip: why an extra pair of comfortable shoes is non-negotiable on your wedding day Find Dr. Love Lea: Instagram: @DrLoveLea / Website: drlovelea.com

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast where we talk honestly about love, weddings, and everything in between. This week, Adriana is joined by her sister Big Vic for a full breakdown of everything you need to know about wedding travel planning — brought to you by Travel by Davids, the all-in-one platform helping modern couples plan everything from honeymoons and bachelorettes to room blocks and destination weddings, with savings up to 30%. From the best bachelorette destinations of 2025 to how much couples are actually spending on honeymoons, Adriana and Big Vic get into the real logistics of wedding travel — including when to start planning (hint: way earlier than you think), how to handle group travel drama, and why so many couples are losing guests at destination weddings before they've even sent the invites. If you're searching for bachelorette trip ideas, honeymoon planning tips, or how to coordinate travel for your wedding guests — this episode is for you. Episode Highlights - When you should actually start planning your wedding travel (it's not when you think) - The best bachelorette destinations right now — and what your choice says about you - How to handle money conversations and group dynamics on a bachelorette trip - Destination wedding travel tips: how to avoid losing 50-60% of your guest list - The average cost of a honeymoon and how couples are budgeting for it - Why the engagement-moon is having a major moment - Hotel room blocks: what they are and why every couple needs one - How Travel by Davids can help you plan every aspect of your wedding travel in one place - Wedding vendor tip: why you need a professional bridal dresser on your wedding morning This episode is brought to you by Travel by David's . Plan your honeymoon, bachelorette, destination wedding, or room block all in one place, with savings up to 30%. Visit https://www.davidsbridal.com/travel to get started today.

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast where we talk honestly about love, weddings, and everything in between. This week, Adriana sits down with Olivia Landau, founder and CEO of The Clear Cut, to break down everything couples need to know before buying an engagement ring. Whether you're just starting to research diamonds or ready to make a purchase, this episode will change how you shop. From the lab-grown vs. natural diamond debate to the biggest myths in the jewelry industry, Olivia breaks down how engagement ring shopping has evolved — and what really matters when choosing the perfect diamond. They also dive into how Olivia built The Clear Cut from an Instagram account into one of the most trusted engagement ring brands in the world, what it's really like running a business with your spouse, and why transparency in the diamond industry is long overdue. If you're searching for engagement ring advice, diamond buying tips, or just want to know what your ring is actually worth — this episode is for you. Episode Highlights - How Olivia Landau built The Clear Cut from a blog into a leading diamond company - Lab-grown vs. natural diamonds: the real differences couples need to know - The 4 Cs explained: carat, cut, color, and clarity - Why most couples are now choosing engagement rings together - Engagement ring trends for 2025 and 2026 - The truth behind the "three-month salary rule" - Are natural diamonds actually unethical? The facts behind conflict diamonds - How to start the engagement ring buying process with The Clear Cut This episode is brought to you by Travel by David's — plan your honeymoon, getaway, or room block all in one place, with savings up to 30%. Visit https://www.davidsbridal.com/travel to get started today.

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast where we talk honestly about love, weddings, and everything in between. This week, Adriana goes solo to break down one of the most important parts of wedding planning: choosing the right vendors—and avoiding the wrong ones. From missing or vague contracts to risky payment structures, pushy sales tactics, and hidden fees, Adriana walks through the biggest red flags to watch out for before you sign anything. She also shares exactly what questions to ask, how to protect yourself financially, and the small details that can make or break your wedding day. Episode Highlights: - The biggest contract red flags every couple should know - Why paying a vendor 100% upfront can be a major mistake - What wedding “industry standard” actually looks like for deposits and pricing - How to spot pushy vendors and bad communication early on - The must-ask questions before booking any vendor or venue

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast where we talk honestly about love, weddings, and everything in between. This week, Adriana is joined by Drew and Rich (better known as @twoguysonaplane) for a love story that feels straight out of a rom-com. From meeting on a flight to creating their own “proposal rules” (yes, they both proposed), Drew and Rich share how they built a relationship—and a wedding—that was completely and unapologetically them. They open up about planning an aviation-themed wedding, breaking away from tradition, and why the most meaningful moments weren’t the big ones—but the quiet, intentional ones they created just for themselves. This episode is full of humor, heart, and a reminder that your wedding doesn’t have to follow any rules—except your own. Episode Highlights: - How they met on a flight (and why it felt like a rom-com) - The “30-day proposal challenge” and how it turned into Proposal Wars - The ring pop proposal that didn’t go as planned - Why they both wanted to propose—and be proposed to - How they created a wedding that was completely true to them - The private moment they chose over cocktail hour (and why it mattered most) - Why you should forget traditions that don’t feel authentic

Welcome back to The Pre Nup. This week, Adriana is joined once again by Big Vic for another hilarious wedding movie recap. Together they break down You’re Cordially Invited, the 2025 comedy starring Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, which follows two families forced to share a wedding venue after a disastrous booking mix up. As the movie spirals into chaos, Adriana and Vic discuss the real wedding fears couples experience while planning, from last minute disasters to family tension and everything in between. They also get into the surprisingly relatable parts of the film, including father daughter wedding emotions, the pressure of planning a perfect wedding, and the traditions that make the day meaningful. Episode Highlights: - The real wedding fears that couples secretly have - Why father daughter moments hit so hard at weddings - The traditions that still make weddings emotional - Bachelor and bachelorette party debates - When wedding chaos becomes a great story

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, where we unpack weddings the way real couples experience them. This week, Adriana sits down with Rachel Uchitel, host of the Miss Understood podcast, to talk about her unforgettable New Year’s Eve wedding at home in Palm Beach and the personal choices that shaped the day. They start with why Rachel chose December 31st as her wedding date (years after first manifesting it on her own show) and what it meant to begin a new chapter on a literal clean slate. From there, they dive into planning a luxury at-home wedding, the realities of guest list tension, and how family dynamics shift when you’re blending lives later in life. Rachel shares the sentimental details that made the celebration uniquely hers: honoring her late father by using his wedding band, subtle nods to her New York roots, and involving her daughter in everything from dress shopping to choreography. She also opens up about lessons from past marriages, the importance of feeling truly seen by your partner, and why she believes a prenup is one of the smartest decisions couples can make. The episode closes with a candid conversation about marrying later in life, choosing partnership over pressure, and what it really means to feel safe, supported, and understood. Episode Highlights: Why Rachel chose a New Year’s Eve wedding date Planning a high-end wedding at home (and what surprised her most) Honoring a lost parent in a subtle, meaningful way Navigating guest list drama and friendship expectations Lessons from past marriages and finding the right partner Why Rachel strongly believes in prenups

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, where we unpack weddings the way real couples experience them. This week, Adriana sits down with Big Vik to talk wedding trends—what’s in, what’s fading, and what’s changing for good. They start with one of the most polarizing topics right now: engagement rings. Adriana and Vik share honest thoughts on lab-grown vs. natural diamonds, financial realities, and why meaning matters more than market value. From there, they explore how weddings are evolving visually—from color palettes and fashion silhouettes to the return of texture, fabric, and lighting as the new markers of luxury. The episode closes with a look at the modern “cool bride” and how today’s couples are prioritizing intention, ease, and personality over outdated rules and expectations. Episode Highlights: - Natural vs. lab-grown diamonds and the real differences that matter - What separates timeless choices from trend traps - The 5 color wedding planning rule - Wedding fashion trends we’re saying goodbye to - What defines the modern “cool bride”

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast helping you plan your dream wedding without losing yourself in the process! This week, Adriana chats with Larry Walshe, the UK-based designer who's created some of the most iconic luxury weddings of the decade—and he's here to tell you why your inspiration should come from anywhere BUT other weddings. Larry reveals the design principles that work whether you're spending five figures or seven, explains why your venue should dictate your aesthetic (not fight against it), and shares why this generation of couples is investing in ceremonies, guest experiences, and personal storytelling over flashy displays of wealth. If you've ever wondered how to make your wedding feel elevated, intentional, and uniquely yours—this episode is your masterclass. Episode Highlights: - Why Larry makes couples create mood boards with zero wedding references - How to think like a designer even if you're not one - The three investments that transform any wedding aesthetic - Pivoting when plans go sideways - When you need a planner, when you need a designer, and why they're not the same - How to avoid the "budget bride" look without spending more

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast that gets real about weddings, beauty, and everything in between. This week, Adriana is joined by Carly Cardellino—longtime beauty editor, beauty expert, and the girl brides trust for real, honest, no-BS skincare and makeup advice. Whether you’re one year out or six days out from your wedding, Carly breaks down exactly what to do (and what NOT to do) to look and feel your best. From bridal skincare routines and hair prep, to the truth about injectables, Botox, spray tans, hair health, and the products she swears by—this episode is your complete beauty timeline. Plus, Carly shares her wedding-day glam experience, after-party ideas, honeymoon recs, and the one thing every bride should slow down and savor. Episode Highlights: - The bridal beauty products that actually work (and which to skip) - Spray tan mistakes she sees brides make over and over - Her game-changing haircare routine - Wedding-day makeup tips from a beauty editor’s POV - How to prep your skin for makeup that lasts all night - The #1 moment brides forget to actually take in on wedding day

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast that helps you plan your dream wedding without losing your mind! This week, Adriana sits down with Francesca DiSalvo-Follmer, longtime planner and partner at The Waverly, the brand-new venue redefining what a Charleston wedding can look like. With 16 years in the industry, Francesca understands exactly what couples need—from flexible bar packages to trustworthy caterers to suites that don’t just look pretty on Instagram but actually work for wedding-day chaos. She shares the intentional choices behind The Waverly’s design and why modern, trend-forward brides are flocking to it. We’re also diving into Charleston wedding weekends—beach yoga, boat days, Uptown Social welcome parties, by-the-way after-parties, and Bodega hangover brunches. Consider this your ultimate Charleston itinerary. Episode Highlights: - How to plan guest counts (and why seated vs. cocktail style matters) - Tenting timelines, weather strategy, and Francesca’s best wedding hack - Why “venue coordinator =/= wedding planner” - Charleston Activities for your out-of-town guests beyond food + drinks - Francesca’s Charleston secret spots you HAVE to try

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, where we get real about all things weddings, love, and everything in between. This week, Adriana is joined once again by her sister (and fan-favorite guest) Big Vic for a hilarious movie recap and review of Marry Me — J.Lo and Owen Wilson’s chaotic rom-com that might just be the most unhinged... or worst “wedding movie” ever made. What starts as a simple movie recap quickly spirals into a deep dive on J.Lo’s long-standing obsession with being a bride, her real-life romance timeline (from A-Rod to Bennifer 2.0), and why Marry Me might actually be autobiographical. Episode Highlights: - Every J.Lo bridal role, ranked - The craziest wedding scenes in Marry Me - Why Marry Me is the definition of wedding chaos - Performances at weddings: should you ever do one? - When your fiancé has too many ideas Hilarious, unfiltered, and full of sister banter, this episode feels like a rom-com roast and wedding planning chat all rolled into one.