Weddings Unfiltered

Shelby Ogden, Lisa McGee, Jessica Mauger
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Welcome to Weddings Unfiltered – the no-BS podcast diving into the wild, wonderful, and sometimes WTF world of weddings. From raw advice to laughs and behind-the-scenes drama, we’ve got you covered. So grab a drink, take a breath, and let’s get real. This is Weddings Unfiltered.

  1. Weddings, Funerals & Everything In Between: Celebrating Life With Karli Louise

    1 DAY AGO

    Weddings, Funerals & Everything In Between: Celebrating Life With Karli Louise

    In this episode, we sit down with Karli Louise — also known as the Converse Celebrant — who quite literally works at both ends of life’s biggest moments. As a marriage celebrant, funeral celebrant, and now a funeral director, Karli shares what it’s like holding space for both the highest highs and the hardest goodbyes. We talk about how she originally set out to work in the funeral industry, the unexpected path that led her into weddings, and how she now balances celebrating love stories on weekends while supporting grieving families during the week. The conversation dives into the surprising similarities between weddings and funerals, why both are ultimately celebrations of life, and how traditions in the funeral industry are slowly evolving. Along the way we get into the real stuff — why people should talk more openly about death, planning your own farewell, the songs people choose for their funerals, and some of the surprisingly funny conversations that happen when you mix wedding vendors with funeral directors. It’s a raw, honest, and sometimes hilariously unexpected conversation about love, loss, and why the moments in between matter the most.   Join The Wedding Vendor Academy: https://weddingswithshelby.com.au/wva-enroll Book Jem Weddings Deluxe Coordination: https://www.jemweddings.com.au/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsunfiltered_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Be our next guest: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/p2yfwj1RC7MdEraxuiTR Share your story: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/Qu8nKxCGuFNOP2EOTBZj

    51 min
  2. Jess is Getting Married!!! Planning her Wedding in 30 Minutes

    1 APR

    Jess is Getting Married!!! Planning her Wedding in 30 Minutes

    What starts as a simple “I’m engaged… now what?” quickly turns into one of the most chaotic and unexpectedly productive episodes yet planning Jess’s entire wedding live on the podcast!!  Jess admits she has no idea where to begin with her own wedding, and within minutes, the girls jump in to guide her through it. What follows is a spontaneous but genius plan: a sunset river wedding with a boat party, a full vendor lineup, and a realistic budget all mapped out in real time. Along the way, they unpack why so many couples feel stuck at the start, how choosing the right venue can solve most of your planning stress, and why simplified, done-for-you wedding packages are becoming a game-changer. There’s even a live call to the groom to pitch the idea and lock in the date on the spot!   Join The Wedding Vendor Academy: https://weddingswithshelby.com.au/wva-enroll Book Jem Weddings Deluxe Coordination: https://www.jemweddings.com.au/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsunfiltered_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Be our next guest: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/p2yfwj1RC7MdEraxuiTR Share your story: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/Qu8nKxCGuFNOP2EOTBZj

    37 min
  3. Hair, Makeup & Wedding Mornings: What Brides Actually Need to Know

    25 MAR

    Hair, Makeup & Wedding Mornings: What Brides Actually Need to Know

    Booking your hair and makeup last minute? Big mistake. We’re joined by Director/Principal Artist of Makeup Art & Direction, Siobhan Gillam, whose 30+ year career spans theatre, film, TV, fashion, and weddings. She shares how that experience shapes the way she approaches bridal beauty and why it’s about so much more than just makeup. We cover building trust with your artist, when to actually book your trial (and why leaving it too late is a mistake), and how to balance trends with timeless, photo-ready results. Because on your wedding day, the goal isn’t to look like someone else, it’s to look like you, just elevated.   Join The Wedding Vendor Academy: https://weddingswithshelby.com.au/wva-enroll Book Jem Weddings Deluxe Coordination: https://www.jemweddings.com.au/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsunfiltered_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Be our next guest: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/p2yfwj1RC7MdEraxuiTR Share your story: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/Qu8nKxCGuFNOP2EOTBZj

    1hr 1min
  4. Wedding Vendor Confessions: The Lies, The Chaos & The Things We Don’t Say Out Loud

    18 MAR

    Wedding Vendor Confessions: The Lies, The Chaos & The Things We Don’t Say Out Loud

    In this brutally honest and wildly unfiltered episode, we’re spilling the tea on what really happens behind the scenes of a wedding day. From awkward run-ins with family members to timeline chaos, vendor frustrations, and the things couples say versus what actually goes down — nothing is off-limits. We dive into the biggest “waste of money” debates (yep, we went there), the trends we secretly hate, and the little things couples stress over that genuinely don’t matter. Plus, we unpack the biggest lies vendors hear all the time, our ultimate wedding day pet peeves, and why having the right team (and actually trusting them) can make or break your entire experience. It’s raw, chaotic, a little unhinged, and packed with real talk from vendors who’ve seen it all — the good, the bad, and the “what the hell just happened” moments.   Join The Wedding Vendor Academy: https://weddingswithshelby.com.au/wva-enroll Book Jem Weddings Deluxe Coordination: https://www.jemweddings.com.au/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsunfiltered_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Be our next guest: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/p2yfwj1RC7MdEraxuiTR Share your story: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/Qu8nKxCGuFNOP2EOTBZj

    34 min
  5. From Flower Crowns to a $1M Goal: Building a Wedding Business That Actually Works

    11 MAR

    From Flower Crowns to a $1M Goal: Building a Wedding Business That Actually Works

    In this episode, we chat with luxury floral designer Elysia Tsangarides from Maple & Wren Floral Design about how she built her wedding business from experimenting with flower crowns to running one of Perth’s most sought-after floral studios. We talk about finding your craft without formal training, practicing your art until it becomes second nature, and how small opportunities can turn into real business growth. We also dive into the reality of building a team in the wedding industry, the myth of doing everything on your own, and the moment you realize you can’t be on every job forever. From hiring your first assistant to learning how to let go of control, this conversation explores what it really takes to grow a creative business and what it looks like to aim for big goals, including a $1M revenue target.   Join The Wedding Vendor Academy: https://weddingswithshelby.com.au/wva-enroll Book Jem Weddings Deluxe Coordination: https://www.jemweddings.com.au/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsunfiltered_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Be our next guest: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/p2yfwj1RC7MdEraxuiTR Share your story: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/Qu8nKxCGuFNOP2EOTBZj

    1hr 10min
  6. Timelines, Sunsets & 19-Minute Speeches: How to Make a Wedding Day Actually Flow

    4 MAR

    Timelines, Sunsets & 19-Minute Speeches: How to Make a Wedding Day Actually Flow

    In this episode, we dive into one of the most underrated (and most stressful) parts of wedding planning — the timeline. From ceremony start times and summer heat to sunset photo strategy, food service logistics, and whether speeches should be split or crammed in, we break down what really goes into making a wedding day run smoothly. We talk first looks vs aisle moments, how long dinner service actually takes, why 19-minute dad speeches are a thing, and the importance of buffer time so the day doesn’t feel rushed. Plus, we unpack how different vendors create their own timelines — and why having someone oversee the full picture makes all the difference. If you’ve ever wondered why weddings rarely run “on time” (and why that’s okay), this one’s for you.   Join The Wedding Vendor Academy: https://weddingswithshelby.com.au/wva-enroll Book Jem Weddings Deluxe Coordination: https://www.jemweddings.com.au/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsunfiltered_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Be our next guest: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/p2yfwj1RC7MdEraxuiTR Share your story: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/Qu8nKxCGuFNOP2EOTBZj

    35 min
  7. Wedding Day Red Flags, Vendor Boundaries & Behind-the-Scenes Chaos

    25 FEB

    Wedding Day Red Flags, Vendor Boundaries & Behind-the-Scenes Chaos

    In this chaotic catch-up episode of Weddings Unfiltered, we cover everything from destination wedding food poisoning anniversaries to sleeping in separate beds for survival and yes, it only gets more unhinged from there. We dive into “this is not in my job description” wedding moments (hello, shoemaking and last-minute timeline rewrites), early red flags that signal a spicy wedding day, and the times we had to keep a straight face while internally spiralling. We also talk about boundaries, the ones we learned the hard way from overextending for needy clients to booking too many weddings in one week. Plus, we unpack wedding planner myths, viral coordinator drama, guest entitlement, and what vendors really wish couples understood about the behind-the-scenes work that makes a wedding day run smoothly.   Join The Wedding Vendor Academy: https://weddingswithshelby.com.au/wva-enroll Book Jem Weddings Deluxe Coordination: https://www.jemweddings.com.au/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsunfiltered_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Be our next guest: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/p2yfwj1RC7MdEraxuiTR Share your story: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/Qu8nKxCGuFNOP2EOTBZj

    41 min
  8. Would You Rather: Wedding Edition

    18 FEB

    Would You Rather: Wedding Edition

    In this episode, we kick things off with a very real, very unfiltered chat about living and working through chronic migraines the injections, the triggers, the exhaustion, and why it’s something that needs more awareness in the wedding industry.  From there, things take a turn into chaos as we play Would You Rather: Wedding Edition, unpacking vendor hot takes on timelines, budgets, venues, weather plans, dream couples vs nightmare clients, and what actually matters on a wedding day. It’s honest, hilarious, slightly unhinged at times, and full of insight into how vendors think, plan, and survive wedding season migraines, geese, and all.   Join The Wedding Vendor Academy: https://weddingswithshelby.com.au/wva-enroll Book Jem Weddings Deluxe Coordination: https://www.jemweddings.com.au/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsunfiltered_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Be our next guest: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/p2yfwj1RC7MdEraxuiTR Share your story: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/Qu8nKxCGuFNOP2EOTBZj

    29 min
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Welcome to Weddings Unfiltered – the no-BS podcast diving into the wild, wonderful, and sometimes WTF world of weddings. From raw advice to laughs and behind-the-scenes drama, we’ve got you covered. So grab a drink, take a breath, and let’s get real. This is Weddings Unfiltered.

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  • Creator
    Shelby Ogden, Lisa McGee, Jessica Mauger
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Weddings Unfiltered
  • Show Website
    Weddings Unfiltered

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