The Bridal Breakdown

Ashley Akin and Chris Cerna
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The Bridal Breakdown Podcast

Wedding Photographers and self-proclaimed Mental Health Aficionados, Ashley Akin and Chris Cerna dive into conversations surrounding the silent struggles of the modern engaged couple. They break down practical methods for dealing with the comparison trap, handling conflict while planning a wedding, exploring tools to up-level communication while regularly utilizing the enneagram to improve your mental health and relationships. The wedding industry has unintentionally perpetuated a culture of chasing perfection at the cost of couple’s relationships and mental peace. Together, they work to empower engaged couples to pop the perfection bubble, embark on the journey of self-awareness, forge their own wedding planning path, and ultimately cultivate a healthy and thriving marriage.

  1. Cut Your Bridesmaids Some Slack!

    10/14/2022

    Cut Your Bridesmaids Some Slack!

    We are bringing some tough love to the table today for all of you planning brides out there! Being a bridesmaid in 2022 is no small commitment! There are TONS of expectations that brides have for their gal pals and sometimes it can feel impossible to live up to all of those (usually) unspoken expectations. In today's episode, we make a case to cut your bridesmaids some slack if they arent excited about your big day as you are! Chris & Lara's Podcast: Filter Free On ITunes: https://apple.co/3MsRZAJ Chris & Lara's Podcast: Filter Free On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CHazBP In today's episode, we are bringing you all of the inspo to remix wedding traditions and put your own spin on them! Traditions like the dollar dance and unity ceremonies can be so much more meaningful when you think outside of the box and add your own spin to it! Podcast Links • Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon  • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown  • Instagram: 🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown  📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto  📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown  • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

    49 min
  2. Remixing Wedding Traditions

    10/07/2022

    Remixing Wedding Traditions

    BIG NEWS! Chris & Lara have officially launched their podcast Filter Free! They will be talking about all things marriage/relationships, business, and parenting on their show. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Filter Free On ITunes: https://apple.co/3MsRZAJ Filter Free On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CHazBP In today's episode, we are bringing you all of the inspo to remix wedding traditions and put your own spin on them! Traditions like the dollar dance and unity ceremonies can be so much more meaningful when you think outside of the box and add your own spin to it! Podcast Links • Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon  • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown  • Instagram: 🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown  📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto  📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown  • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

    55 min
  3. Wedding Videos Are More Memorable Than Wedding Photos + Using Disposable Cameras At Your Wedding

    09/30/2022

    Wedding Videos Are More Memorable Than Wedding Photos + Using Disposable Cameras At Your Wedding

    In today's episode, Ashley and Chris shoot the shit at the beginning of the episode and talk about how Ashley is a farmer now! The rest of the episode is spent chatting about how important hiring a videographer is, pro tips on having disposable cameras at your wedding, and a new idea Chris has that he thinks could be the newest trend with detail photos! Podcast Links • Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon  • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown  • Instagram: 🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown  📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto  📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown  • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

    50 min
  4. Getting Ghosted By Vendors & Bridal Detail Photos

    09/23/2022

    Getting Ghosted By Vendors & Bridal Detail Photos

    In today's episode, Ashley talks about one of her favorite parts of the wedding she photographed last week. This convo leads us down a rabbit trail of talking about photographing bridal details. Chris shares about an experience one of his brides is having with a vendor not getting back to her for 3 weeks and we get on the topic of how to handle a vendor not getting back in touch with you!

    48 min
  5. Ashley's LA Wedding & The Future of The Podcast

    09/16/2022

    Ashley's LA Wedding & The Future of The Podcast

    This episode has 2 parts to it! In the intro, we have a conversation about the future of the podcast (we almost called it quits this week yall) and some format changes that are coming. The second part of the episode is us two catching up since we haven't really chatted in a few weeks! We talk about a few random (but entertaining) things and Ashley shares some fun things she saw at the wedding she photographed in LA! Podcast Links • Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon  • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown  • Instagram: 🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown  📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto  📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown  • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

    52 min
  6. Why Being Honest About Your Budget Matters W/ Ashley Labus & Aharon Hoopes of The Collective

    09/02/2022

    Why Being Honest About Your Budget Matters W/ Ashley Labus & Aharon Hoopes of The Collective

    Brides. It's time for a heart-to-heart about being honest about your budget. Today we are joined by Ashley Labus & Aharon Hoopes of The Collective! These two wedding planners are wedding pros who we are honored to have on the show today. Ashley and Aharon are passionate about couples focusing on what truly matters on your wedding day; your marriage. We chat about wedding day budgets, why it's important to be honest about your budget, and intention vs. expectation. Follow The Collective: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectiveeventsanddesign/ Podcast Links • Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon  • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown  • Instagram: 🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown  📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto  📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown  • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

    1h 11m
  7. Your Budget BFF - Caitlin Earle

    08/26/2022

    Your Budget BFF - Caitlin Earle

    Today we are joined by financial coach Caitlin Earle to talk about all things budgeting! We don't know about you guys, but talking about budgeting has always felt like a buzzkill. That is 100% NOT the case in this episode! Caitlin is passionate about helping people create simple and FUN budgets that they love resisting every week! This episode is 100% applicable to anyone who has to manage their own money *cough* everyone *cough*. Episode Links Budgeting Program: https://yourbudgetbff.com/group-budgeting-program $100 off the group program with code BRIDALBFF Website: https://yourbudgetbff.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/yourbudgetbff/ Podcast Links • Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon  • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown  • Instagram: 🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown  📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto  📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown  • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

    1h 4m
  8. The Type A Bride & Tik-Tok Sensation Meghan Miles

    08/19/2022

    The Type A Bride & Tik-Tok Sensation Meghan Miles

    We are SO excited to welcome Meghan Miles to the show! Meghan creates highly entertaining AND relatable content on Tik-Tok for planning brides! This episode is both entertaining and insightful as Meghan talks about her journey as a planning bride in today's wedding industry climate. She also gives us a peak at some of the intentional choices she made for her wedding day! Follow Meghan! https://www.tiktok.com/@meghanmilesnyc https://www.instagram.com/meghanmilesnyc/ Podcast Links • Get Bonus Episodes on Patreon: https://bit.ly/tbbpatreon  • Join our Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/tbbprivatecommunity  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59pX8q2Uw59lNvEy3U_JYQ/videos • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebridalbreakdown  • Instagram: 🎙 https://www.instagram.com/thebridalbreakdown  📸 https://www.instagram.com/kayxbeephoto  📸 https://www.instagram.com/chrisandlara • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBridalBreakdown  • Website: https://www.thebridalbreakdown.com

    1h 7m
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Wedding Photographers and self-proclaimed Mental Health Aficionados, Ashley Akin and Chris Cerna dive into conversations surrounding the silent struggles of the modern engaged couple. They break down practical methods for dealing with the comparison trap, handling conflict while planning a wedding, exploring tools to up-level communication while regularly utilizing the enneagram to improve your mental health and relationships. The wedding industry has unintentionally perpetuated a culture of chasing perfection at the cost of couple’s relationships and mental peace. Together, they work to empower engaged couples to pop the perfection bubble, embark on the journey of self-awareness, forge their own wedding planning path, and ultimately cultivate a healthy and thriving marriage.

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  • Creator
    Ashley Akin and Chris Cerna
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Bridal Breakdown

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