The Secret Society of Brides

This week's co-host is Kayleigh O'Connor, a holistic grief coach and founder of Good Grief. **WARNING"" This episode is deep, honest, and the girls go deep into a wide-ranging conversation about grief as well as wedding planning. They talk about what actually happens when loss and wedding planning collide: why grief so often resurfaces once you're engaged, how to prepare for the parts of the day that might catch you off guard, the wedding paperwork detail nobody warns you about, and why the "wedding blues" you feel afterwards is a genuine form of grief in its own right. Georgie also shares her own experience of grief around her parents' divorce. The episode closes with a listener's real, ongoing dilemma: how do you plan your wedding when you don't know if your dad will still be here to see it. If you've ever wondered how to hold grief and happiness at the same time, this one's for you . Check out Kayleigh; Website - https://good-grief.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/goodgrief_uk/ This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is co-hosted by Georgie's daughter, Isla! What do kids really think about being at a wedding? Today's episode is an honest, funny, occasionally chaotic conversation about what makes a wedding day work (or not) for its smallest guests — plus a listener's real dilemma about wedding invitation etiquette. If you've got kids on your guest list, or you were one once, this episode might change how you plan your day! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is co-hosted once again by Lucy Kalice... post-wedding!! They get into everything: the sentimental surprise video that opened the morning, the dress-steaming trick worth every penny, what happened when the entrance music failed not once but three times, the wedding dress mishap nobody clocked, why she wishes she'd booked a wedding coordinator, the personalised touches guests still talk about, and the one piece of advice she'd give every bride before her big day. If you want the real, unfiltered version of what a wedding day is actually like — good, bad and everything in between — this one's for you. Check out Lucy; Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lucykalice TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lucykalice This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Georgie is joined by co-host Shakira Obaid, commercial director of the Oldwalls Collection — the group behind Fairyhill and Sant Ffraed House — for a genuinely eye-opening look at the wedding-venue business from the inside. They get into how to spot a venue that's all talk, the red flags to watch for during the booking process, why a busy "wedding factory" might actually be a good thing, how to save thousands by moving your date, the questions couples always forget to ask on a viewing, and exactly what to do when your venue suddenly goes quiet on you. If you're looking for a UK wedding podcast that lifts the veil on how venues really work before you book, this one's essential listening. Before you say yes to your wedding venue, listen to this episode! A UK wedding podcast with honest, practical advice and real tips you can actually use! Check out Shakira; Website - https://www.oldwallscollection.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fairyhill & https://www.instagram.com/santffraedhouse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dancefloor can make or break a wedding — so today's co-host is wedding and event DJ Carly Foxx, who's spent nearly 20 years reading rooms and packing dancefloors, for an honest look at the music side of your day. They get into the big one — DJ, band, or both — plus how to spot a "DJ" who just presses play versus one who actually mixes, what a good wedding DJ costs, the questions to ask before you book, and why your dancefloor emptying for a bit absolutely does not mean your guests hate it. There's first-dance reassurance, the one ABBA song that rescues a dying dancefloor, how to please the oldies and the uni mates in one night, and plenty of behind-the-scenes on life as a female DJ in a male-dominated industry. A UK wedding podcast with honest, practical advice and real scripts you can actually use! Check out Carly; Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carlyfoxxdj/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyfoxxdj ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is co-hosted by Amira, a communication coach, speaker and founder of The Communication Expert. Around 80% of wedding-planning stress isn't the flowers or the budget — it's communication. So Georgie and Amira tackle the conversations nobody prepares you for. They cover how to tell someone they're not a bridesmaid, what to do when a bridesmaid can't "afford" the hen do but is out every weekend, whether to accept money from family (and the one question to ask first), setting boundaries without the guilt, and the four communication styles that explain half your arguments with your partner. A UK wedding podcast with honest, practical advice and real scripts you can actually use! Check out Amira; Website - https://amiras.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2tZpAiGdjZpbcZgLIrD5Ur?si=dd7271e15c6f44da ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is co-hosted by.. well.. your host, Georgie Mitchell! In today's episode, Georgie explains what a wedding coordinator actually does and how the job differs from the venue coordinator that comes with your venue. It's the single most expensive misunderstanding in wedding planning, taken apart properly. Along the way they get into who's responsible for what on the day, and why having one coordinator doesn't remove the need for the other... This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeweller and diamond specialist Holly Robinson joins the episode to co-host with Georgie for part two of their conversation about engagement and wedding rings. Between them they cover how to actually care for a ring day to day, what to look for before you buy, and the everyday habits that quietly damage a setting. It's an honest, funny look at the parts of the jewellery trade that don't usually get said out loud — from what you're really paying for to the mistakes almost everyone makes without realising. Check out Holly; Website - https://www.hollyrobinsonjewellery.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hollyrobinsonjewellery/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hollyrobinsonjewe This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is co-hosted by Holly Robinson — bespoke jewellery designer, GIA diamonds specialist, and the person behind some of the most personal engagement rings in the business. The girls break down how high street, independent and bespoke jewellers actually differ, why lab-grown and mined diamonds are chemically identical but priced worlds apart, and so much more! Check out Holly; Website - https://www.hollyrobinsonjewellery.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hollyrobinsonjewellery/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hollyrobinsonjewe This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Georgie is joined by her best friend (and stepsister) Hannah to co-host today, with a bride with a story you don't hear often. Hannah opens up about calling off her Lake Como wedding after a 13-year relationship, meeting her fiancé when he came to cut down her trees, a proposal at a Hans Zimmer concert that happened on the wrong song, and why she's planning her whole wedding in just eight months. It's honest, funny and occasionally brutal — from wedding tax and registrar myths to guest-list entitlement and creating a brand-new surname together. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hollie is back to co-host today's episode! Hollie is a qualified personal trainer and recent bride! Hollie is here for the honest conversation about wedding fitness nobody else is having, when to actually start, why you can't get "toned" without lifting weights! From how to train with no gym or PT, to what to eat the night before and morning of the wedding. Today's message... balance! Check out Hollie; Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/holhealthfitness TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@holkm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Georgie sits down with two co-hosts, newlyweds Pat and Hollie — Pat a wedding photographer, Hollie a personal trainer! Fresh off their Ibiza wedding to share everything that really happened. From a hospital dash the morning before the ceremony, to a best man speech that started with "50% of marriages end in divorce" and ended in tears, to the real cost breakdown of getting married abroad with 49 guests. This episode is filled with tips and tricks if you are planning a destination wedding! This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Check out Pat & Hollie; Pat Website - https://www.patrickpartridge.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patpartridgephotography/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@patpartridgephotography Hollie Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/holhealthfitness TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@holkm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, Georgie is joined by Dan — owner of one of the UK's most in-demand wedding bands... The Function Band, for an honest, funny conversation about the music and entertainment side of your wedding day, and everything that quietly goes wrong behind the scenes. From building every playlist you actually need and decoding venue sound limiters, to speech timings, band riders, feeding your suppliers, and the open-bar mistake that cost one couple £50,000, this episode lifts the veil on how wedding entertainment really works — and how to get it right. If you're looking for a UK wedding podcast with honest industry insight, practical advice on booking a wedding band, and realistic conversations about wedding music, sound and suppliers, this episode is packed with guidance for couples planning the entertainment for their big day. This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Check out The Function Band (and Dan) Website - https://www.thefunction.band/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefunctionband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionband/ YouTube - @TheFunctionBandOfficial ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's episode is sponsored by One Lucky Day! You could win your £35,000 dream wedding at Clevedon Hall or £25,000 cash towards your big day OR honeymoon (or whatever you want)! Think of it like those Omaze houses, but for your dream wedding! And, there is no catch... Purchase your ticket(s) at www.oneluckyday.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is co-hosted by Dan from The Function Band. Dan joins Georgie to discuss one of the biggest wedding planning dilemmas couples face - should you book a band or a DJ? From the real cost of hiring a live band to how wedding evening entertainment is structured, Dan gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what couples are actually paying for and what goes into creating a packed dancefloor. The pair discuss the songs that work every single time, the songs that probably need retiring, and whether a live band is always the right choice for every wedding. Dan also shares what makes The Function Band different from the average wedding band, how they approach weddings, and some of the funniest (and most chaotic) wedding stories he's witnessed over the years. If you're currently deciding on your wedding entertainment, this episode is packed with practical advice, industry insight and plenty of laughs. Check out The Function Band (and Dan) Website - https://www.thefunction.band/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefunctionband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionband/ YouTube - @TheFunctionBandOfficial ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's episode is sponsored by One Lucky Day! You could win your £35,000 dream wedding at Clevedon Hall or £25,000 cash towards your big day OR honeymoon (or whatever you want)! Think of it like those Omaze houses, but for your dream wedding! And, there is no catch... Purchase your ticket(s) at www.oneluckyday.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is filmed at the beautiful Clevedon Hall in North Somerset, and is co-hosted by Head of Sales at the venue, Lauren England. Lauren gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what really goes on from a wedding venue's perspective. From couples disappearing mid-conversation (one of Lauren's biggest pet hates!) to the reality of wedding venue pricing, this episode is packed with honest insights that every engaged couple should hear before booking their venue. We dive into why wedding venues can seem expensive, what couples are actually paying for behind the scenes, and whether those costs are always as straightforward as they appear. Georgie also gives her views on suppliers being charged for soft drinks 👀 This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Check out Clevedon Hall (and Lauren) Website - https://www.clevedonhall.co.uk/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clevedonhall Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/clevedonhall/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's episode is sponsored by One Lucky Day! You could win your £35,000 dream wedding at Clevedon Hall or £25,000 cash towards your big day OR honeymoon (or whatever you want)! Think of it like those Omaze houses, but for your dream wedding! And, there is no catch... Purchase your ticket(s) at www.oneluckyday.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's co-host is co-founder of Gather, Ellie! Gather is the guest experience platform helping couples take the stress out of wedding admin. Together, they dive into one of the most overlooked parts of wedding planning: your guests. From RSVPs and dietary requirements to accommodation, travel details and those endless last-minute questions, Ellie explains how Gather gives every guest their own personalised wedding hub, keeping everything organised in one place. Georgie and Ellie also discuss what guests really need from couples, common communication mistakes, and how creating a better guest experience can make wedding planning far less stressful. Whether you're struggling with RSVPs, drowning in WhatsApp messages, or simply want your guests to feel informed and looked after, this episode is packed with practical advice for modern couples. This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Check out Gather (and Ellie); Website - https://hellogather.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gatherguests/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's co-host is content creator Leah Thacker, joining us to talk all things DIY weddings, creative planning ideas, and how to make your wedding feel personal without spending a fortune. From handmade décor and budget-friendly hacks, to the reality of taking on DIY projects whilst balancing everyday life, Leah shares honest advice from her own wedding planning experience and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Whether you’re considering a fully DIY wedding, looking for ways to save money without sacrificing style, or just want realistic tips from a bride currently doing it herself, this episode is packed with ideas, inspiration, and reassurance that your wedding doesn’t have to be “perfect” to be beautiful. Check out Leah; TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@leahthacker ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's co-host is money expert and content creator Brian Mitchell, aka Frugal Spender to talk all things budgeting, saving, and getting financially organised before wedding planning takes over your life. From the "pots" method for managing day-to-day spending, to the psychology of debt, overspending, and lifestyle creep, Brian shares practical advice for couples (and individuals) trying to balance real life with wedding dreams. Whether you’re saving for your big day, worried about wedding debt, or just trying to feel more in control of your finances, this episode is packed with honest, realistic tips that could genuinely change the way you think about money. This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Check out Brian at; Website - https://www.frugalspender.co.uk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frugal_spender/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@frugal_spender ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, Georgie is joined by co-host Helen Lafferty, family law solicitor at Newton Kearns. Together they unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in modern marriage... prenups! This episode covers what prenups actually are, whether they’re legally binding in the UK, who should consider one, and why having honest financial conversations before marriage can help build stronger foundations for the future. This episode offers expert insight for couples navigating the real life implications of money and marriage, because planning for forever should include the conversations no one tells brides to have! This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Check out Helen/Newton Kearnes at; Website - https://newtonkearns.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/helenlaffers/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are joined by a previous co-host (and my husband), Brian! After just getting back from Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week, we thought it would be good to catch up on what we saw and learned! Brian also gets in to sober life, and how that may affect future weddings... This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Society is now open 🥳 Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do. The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop. Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time. 👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.