Wedding Hive Podcast

Wedding Hive
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Giving you the tea and ALL the buzz in the wedding world! New episodes every Wednesday!

  1. 2D AGO

    042- All Things Wedding Planning & Design w/ Cassidy from Bloom and Blueprint

    We sit down with Cassidy Love of Bloom & Blueprint to unpack how thoughtful design and tight logistics create weddings that feel personal, beautiful, and achievable. From pre‑med to planner, she shares a clear process, smart trend use, and ways to keep families aligned. • Bloom and Blueprint’s split of creative and execution • Pinterest as inspiration not a template • Cassidy’s path from biomedical sciences to weddings • Designing around story, habits and shared jokes • Budget first, then timeline, flow and vendors • Four to six month design window and decks • Color theory, textures and serpentine tables • Personalization with purpose and restraint • Multicultural and fusion ceremonies with respect • Balancing family input and financial roles • Reducing overwhelm and decision fatigue • Hidden logistics and behind the scenes work • Post‑2020 shifts in guest counts and parties • Wild requests from drone shows to burger reveals • Where to find Bloom and Blueprint online If you love this episode, be sure to like it. Subscribe to our YouTube, you'll find us on Instagram and TikTok, and until next time. Bye! Follow the Wedding Hive Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms! Check out 4 Carat Vodka on all social media and check out their website to learn more!

    40 min

  2. JAN 28

    041- Guest Count, Budget, And Wedding Sanity

    We break down why two early choices—guest count and priorities—quietly shape your whole wedding, from budget and timeline to guest experience. Then we tackle plus ones, hotel blocks, vendor meals, and a handful of stubborn myths with practical fixes. • setting guest count as the foundation for time, cost, and flow • using RSVPs and online tools to lock clean headcounts • planning buffers for seating, bars, photos, and bathrooms • understanding hotel blocks, transportation, and parking limits • staffing needs for catering, bartending, and setup • feeding vendors and clarifying meal types in contracts • choosing three shared priorities to guide spending • drawing firm lines on plus ones with cultural nuance • using A–B–C lists to manage invites • debunking myths about rain, Saturdays, DIY, and dress rules Guys, go follow us on YouTube. We're almost at a thousand subscribers. If you haven't yet, go subscribe. Follow the Wedding Hive Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms! Check out 4 Carat Vodka on all social media and check out their website to learn more!

    39 min

  3. JAN 21

    040- How To Spend Smart On Your Wedding And Still Love The Day

    We break down the real cost drivers of a wedding and show how to build a budget that reflects your values without the stress. From guest count math to hidden fees, we share practical moves to save smart, stay aligned, and still create a day you love. • why a budget protects your relationship and future • three big questions to set direction • how guest count drives almost every expense • where the money actually goes by category • hidden fees and taxes that bust budgets • setting shared priorities with your partner • simple ways to save without losing impact • creating a five to ten percent buffer • common mistakes to avoid when booking If you guys found this episode helpful, be sure to follow, subscribe, go follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and check out our YouTube channel as well Follow the Wedding Hive Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms! Check out 4 Carat Vodka on all social media and check out their website to learn more!

    20 min

  4. JAN 14

    039- Engaged Now What

    We break down how to enjoy the first 48 hours after a proposal, set priorities together, and build a budget that protects your peace. We share the big three to book first, how to handle family expectations, and why premarital counseling pays off long after the party. • first 48 hours: celebrate, align, control the announcement  • engagement length: short vs long trade-offs  • priorities and non-negotiables to guide choices  • guest list impact on cost and timeline  • bridal expos: inspiration vs overwhelm  • budget as a tool, not a limit  • seasonal pricing and regional cost swings  • venue and photography booked early  • emotional swings: normalize and manage  • avoid comparison and set boundaries  • premarital counseling for skills and clarity  • celebrity engagements we’re watching  • teaser for next week’s deep dive on budgets Make sure you guys, if you don’t follow us already on Instagram, TikTok, go subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss out on any of the tips, tricks, or tea in the wedding world Follow the Wedding Hive Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms! Check out 4 Carat Vodka on all social media and check out their website to learn more!

    29 min

  5. JAN 7

    038 - New Year, New Wedding Hive!

    We share our 2026 vision for Wedding Hive and expand our focus from planning a beautiful day to building a strong marriage. Expect expert guests, new planning tools, and a growing community that supports couples before and after the vows. • hosts’ backgrounds in planning, venues, and content • community growth across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple • shift toward communication, conflict repair, and post-wedding life • new tools for budgeting, venue tours, and timelines • events, holiday ideas, and trend insights for 2026 • mission and vision for a trusted, uplifting wedding space • commitment to listener DMs, questions, and global community If you haven’t followed us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, tell your friends, everyone, we’re here to help you during this process Follow the Wedding Hive Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms! Check out 4 Carat Vodka on all social media and check out their website to learn more!

    7 min

  6. 12/31/2025

    037 - Happy New Year!! We are excited for 2026 and all to come!

    We toast the new year by recapping what defined 2025 weddings and mapping the trends that will shape 2026. From candid storytelling and sustainability to sober-curious bars and classy disco, we share practical ideas you can lift for your day. • personalization over perfection driving guest experience • 2025 highlights including maximalist florals, statement aisles, champagne towers • what’s out in 2026 such as oversized bridal parties, forced timelines, one-time decor, stiff posing • what’s in for 2026 including micro luxe, elevated mocktails, destination weekenders, candid video • tech-forward touches like QR photo drops, projection mapping, digital seating charts • curated experiences with lounges, tastings, live artists, interactive table cards • at-home private estate weddings and doing what feels right for you • creative favors like mini cocktail kits, plants, signature candles • reception ideas from choreographed entrances to silent disco and themed late-night bites • New Year’s wedding tips with countdown moments, metallic accents, sparklers, champagne towers • hosts’ 2026 goals and a preview of upcoming guests and resources Be sure you guys to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, go subscribe to our YouTube channel. We have so much coming in store for you guys in 2026, and we'll see you next year. Follow the Wedding Hive Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms! Check out 4 Carat Vodka on all social media and check out their website to learn more!

    19 min

  7. 12/24/2025

    036- Christmas Weddings and The Holidays

    We trade North Pole overload for calm, elegant winter style and share how to turn holiday season pressures into a chic, guest‑friendly December wedding. From cocoa bars and snow send‑offs to travel pitfalls and family dynamics, we map the choices that keep the magic and ditch the stress. • minimalist winter wedding design and color palettes • hot cocoa bars, cookie stations, and ornament favors • balancing Christmas music with a modern dance floor • weather planning for cold regions and warm states • travel costs, timeline buffers, and guest logistics • mental health tips and non‑wedding days for sanity • money saving via Black Friday and seasonal sales • veil management and decor snag prevention • handling mishaps like snowstorms or surprise Santa • setting expectations for blended holiday traditions Be sure to check out the episodes, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Follow the Wedding Hive Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms! Check out 4 Carat Vodka on all social media and check out their website to learn more!

    32 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    035 - Pick People Who Lift You Up And Keep The Peace

    We share a clear plan to choose a bridal party without guilt, set expectations that prevent drama, and handle hurt feelings with grace. From mixed gender roles to budget talks and heartfelt asks, we focus on building a team that lifts you up for the long haul. • defining size, style, and symmetry preferences • choosing mixed gender roles that reflect real life • setting clear support and financial expectations • deciding who truly earns a spot • avoiding obligation picks and guilt • handling disappointment with honest, short talks • offering meaningful alternative roles • asking the right way and celebrating the yes Be sure to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, check out our YouTube channel, subscribe, and we'll see you guys next week for our next episode Follow the Wedding Hive Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms! Check out 4 Carat Vodka on all social media and check out their website to learn more!

    12 min
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Giving you the tea and ALL the buzz in the wedding world! New episodes every Wednesday!

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  • Creator
    Wedding Hive
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Wedding Hive Podcast
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