Anti Wedding Wedding Club Stephanie Seril

Many cultures have rituals that are integrated into wedding ceremonies to celebrate their heritage and pass down customs to another generation. That being said, some of these rituals can have a convoluted origin story. Jumping the broom is one of those rituals. So, what is jumping the broom? It’s a traditional act performed after the vows are exchanged, with the newlyweds holding hands and jumping over a broom to seal their union. This tradition is very heavily steeped in African America...

We have a special treat for you guys with this episode! We got to talk to Leslie Voorhees Means, CEO and Co-Founder of the wedding dress company, Anamolie. We discuss how they are disrupting the wedding dress industry, what kinds of trends are happening for all the brides these days, and how getting a custom wedding dress is easier than ever, and without all the awkwardness of the bridal boutique experiences, whether that be from the shops not having your size, your style or just the fact tha...

So, this week's episode! We’re talking wedding cakes ladies and gents, the good, the bad and the ugly. A wedding cake is a traditional cake served at a wedding reception following dinner. In modern Western culture, the cake is usually on display and served to guests. Traditionally, cakes were made to bring good luck to all the guests and the couple, now they are more a centerpiece of the reception. So how did it all start?Also, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the baby pod on Apple Pod...

The topic at hand today is ring bearers, we’ve all seen them. The cute little boy dressed as a mini groom trudging down the aisle with the rings. They come after the bridal party, but before the bride, with everyone’s fingers crossed that they don’t lose the rings, fall down or completely freak out before they get to the altar. So where did this tradition come from?Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast if you're enjoying it!

Today, we have Carrie Ann of Kith and Kin Weddings // kithkinweddings // as a guest and we couldn’t be more excited! We reached out to Carrie Ann as she was posting about a feminist wedding, and one of the points she brought up was with the parents. And we really wanted to talk about the parents.In this episode, we’ll discuss how to tackle issues with your parents, and your MIL, the traditional role parents played and still play, and also some tips on wedding planning, how to make sure your p...

Wedding vows, you know them. The have and to hold, in sickness and in health, till death do us part. There’s the traditional ones that thousands and thousands of other couples have recited in church halls or wedding venues all over the land, and there’s the ones that the couples write themselves (usually to the dismay of the grooms). But where did they come from? What do they mean and do we need to have them to get married? These are the questions we’ll tackle today.We also touch on the recen...