113 episodes

Welcome to The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast! This podcast is for brides, grooms and anyone else who doesn't feel represented in mainstream wedding media. Haven't been dreaming of your big day since you were six? Don't care about chair covers or personalized napkins? Thinking about eloping, nixing the wedding party or only spending $5000? You're in the right place! From engagement to honeymoon and everything in between, join me as we plan weddings that are about what we really want - not what Instagram tells us we should want.
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The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast Ashley C

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 36 Ratings

Welcome to The Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast! This podcast is for brides, grooms and anyone else who doesn't feel represented in mainstream wedding media. Haven't been dreaming of your big day since you were six? Don't care about chair covers or personalized napkins? Thinking about eloping, nixing the wedding party or only spending $5000? You're in the right place! From engagement to honeymoon and everything in between, join me as we plan weddings that are about what we really want - not what Instagram tells us we should want.
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    How to Actually Get People to Help You With Your Wedding

    How to Actually Get People to Help You With Your Wedding

    After missing last week I'm back with another episode inspired by a listener who asked how to delegate, assign and get people to help you with the wedding planning tasks you actually need help with. As soon as you're engaged and planning a wedding, everyone wants to help! But do they really want to? Tune in, because you might find my answer a little controversial!
    I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77

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    • 33 min
    Your Guide to Mixed Gender Wedding Parties

    Your Guide to Mixed Gender Wedding Parties

    In today's wedding planning podcast episode we're talking all about mixed gender wedding parties! In the year of 2023, why do we still feel forced to split wedding parties by gender? Say goodbye to only female bridesmaids and only male groomsmen and hello to your wedding crew of best people, regardless of their gender!
    I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77

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    • 27 min
    Everything You Need to Know About Bridal Showers & Bachelorette Parties

    Everything You Need to Know About Bridal Showers & Bachelorette Parties

    When it comes to wedding showers, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, bachelor parties, hen do's, stag do's and any other pre-wedding events, it can be natural to have a lot of questions. Who is responsible for planning this thing? Who pays? Who gets invited? Should you be expecting gifts? And what happens if your wedding is only a few months away and no one has brought up the shower or bach yet?
    Tune into today's episode of the Unconventional Wedding Planning Podcast for a crash course on all things showers and bach parties. I'm sharing where these parties came from, what they traditionally looked like and, most importantly, how you can make them your own. I may or may not rant about why you need to step up and help plan your own party since your friends can't read your mind...
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    I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77

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    • 41 min
    Answering Your Wedding Planning Questions!

    Answering Your Wedding Planning Questions!

    In today's episode I'm answering your wedding planning questions! Want to get your q in for the next Q&A show? Fill out my form below!
    In this Q&A we tackle post-covid weddings, how to find readings, wedding buffets and what to do at your reception if you don't have a dance floor.
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    I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77
    You can also check out my second podcast, "Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy & Realistic Motherhood" if you're on your own fertility/TTC journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa

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    • 41 min
    What Your Guests Actually Care About at Your Wedding

    What Your Guests Actually Care About at Your Wedding

    What do your wedding guests actually care about at your ceremony and reception? What do they notice and what do they ignore? What's worth it and what's not? Let's talk about weddings from a guest's perspective!
    After having attended a wedding a couple of weeks ago, I'm sharing everything I picked up as a guest so you can apply these lessons to your own wedding planning. From personal vows and speeches to a shockingly empty dance floor, here's how to keep your guests - and yourselves - happy on your wedding day!
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    I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77
    You can also check out my second podcast, "Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy & Realistic Motherhood" if you're on your own fertility/TTC journey! https://open.spotify.com/show/7uxPpQZgfnzMxJcYhjvtqa

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    • 1 hr
    How to Deal with Wedding Night Anxiety

    How to Deal with Wedding Night Anxiety

    They say your wedding night is supposed to be the most romantic night of your life. But spoiler alert: It's usually not!
    So many couples feel the pressure and expectation to start their marriage off with a bang and have the most intimate wedding night ever. But the truth is that rarely happens and that kind of pressure can actually make your wedding night, wedding planning and intimate life so much worse.
    In this episode I'm sharing my tips for how to get rid of the pressure and anxiety of wedding night expectations, whether you and your partner are experienced in the bedroom or waiting until you're married.

    I want this podcast to be useful to you and to discuss the things you care about. So, let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77

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    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

Blarn PB ,

Favorite wedding planning resource

This is my favorite/ most grounded wedding planning resource! So excited for new content from Ashley! Also love your other podcast ❤️

DLsimbs ,

Love it

I’m so glad you’re back! I discovered your podcast several months ago and have been binging all of your episodes. Looking forward to tuning into your new content too!

Leadership Ninja ,

The most useful and authentic wedding podcast

I think the host is the most pleasant, thoughtful, naturally talented, and unique voices in the podcast world. I appreciated how the content recognized the diversity of people. The norm tends to be very European or American culture centered. As a bicultural and bilingual individual I learned a lot from this unconventional wedding perspectives. Which really the main point she makes in every episode is that you have the ability to think critically and intentionally about what YOU and your partner want out of your marriage celebration and ceremony.

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