The Secret Society of Brides

19: Happy Guests, Happy Wedding

Today's co-host is co-founder of Gather, Ellie! Gather is the guest experience platform helping couples take the stress out of wedding admin. Together, they dive into one of the most overlooked parts of wedding planning: your guests. From RSVPs and dietary requirements to accommodation, travel details and those endless last-minute questions, Ellie explains how Gather gives every guest their own personalised wedding hub, keeping everything organised in one place. Georgie and Ellie also discuss what guests really need from couples, common communication mistakes, and how creating a better guest experience can make wedding planning far less stressful. Whether you're struggling with RSVPs, drowning in WhatsApp messages, or simply want your guests to feel informed and looked after, this episode is packed with practical advice for modern couples. This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Check out Gather (and Ellie); Website - https://hellogather.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gatherguests/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

18: How to DIY Your Wedding

Today's co-host is content creator Leah Thacker, joining us to talk all things DIY weddings, creative planning ideas, and how to make your wedding feel personal without spending a fortune. From handmade décor and budget-friendly hacks, to the reality of taking on DIY projects whilst balancing everyday life, Leah shares honest advice from her own wedding planning experience and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Whether you’re considering a fully DIY wedding, looking for ways to save money without sacrificing style, or just want realistic tips from a bride currently doing it herself, this episode is packed with ideas, inspiration, and reassurance that your wedding doesn’t have to be “perfect” to be beautiful. Check out Leah; TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@leahthacker --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

17: Sort Your Finances Before the Wedding!

Today's co-host is money expert and content creator Brian Mitchell, aka Frugal Spender to talk all things budgeting, saving, and getting financially organised before wedding planning takes over your life. From the "pots" method for managing day-to-day spending, to the psychology of debt, overspending, and lifestyle creep, Brian shares practical advice for couples (and individuals) trying to balance real life with wedding dreams. Whether you’re saving for your big day, worried about wedding debt, or just trying to feel more in control of your finances, this episode is packed with honest, realistic tips that could genuinely change the way you think about money. This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Check out Brian at; Website - https://www.frugalspender.co.uk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frugal_spender/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@frugal_spender --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

16: The Awkward Prenup Conversation

In today's episode, Georgie is joined by co-host Helen Lafferty, family law solicitor at Newton Kearns. Together they unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in modern marriage... prenups! This episode covers what prenups actually are, whether they’re legally binding in the UK, who should consider one, and why having honest financial conversations before marriage can help build stronger foundations for the future. This episode offers expert insight for couples navigating the real life implications of money and marriage, because planning for forever should include the conversations no one tells brides to have! This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Check out Helen/Newton Kearnes at; Website - https://newtonkearns.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/helenlaffers/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

15: The Wedding Dress Industry

Today we are joined by a previous co-host (and my husband), Brian! After just getting back from Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week, we thought it would be good to catch up on what we saw and learned! Brian also gets in to sober life, and how that may affect future weddings... This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.