The Smart Girl’s Guide

ONE WEEK FROM MY WEDDING!! How to practice mindfulness to be Present amidst the crazy

It's the final countdown! We are officially one week away from the wedding. And amidst all the last minute planning and honeymoon details,  Nichole shares what she's been learning about mindfulness. It's important to stop and soak up this season to the fullest!

The Smart Girl's Guide to: Premarital Counseling

"But how do you really feel?" Nichole talks through what to expect from premarital counseling and the best marriage advice she's gotten so far. Plus, what really makes a strong marriage and how to know if your love is "true love."

Wedding Budgeting 101 & Asking Parents for Money

Money, money, money! We’d be lying if we didn’t say this is the number one thing on everyone’s mind when it comes to wedding planning. And it can be quite the tricky topic. In this episode, Nichole breaks down how much you can expect to spend on each part of your wedding budget, etiquette and traditions on who pays for what, and tips on how to make the money talk with your parents less awkward!

Our Wedding Design Concepts, Floral Inspiration, and DIY Projects to Save Money

Okay, okay, but what will it look like? The moment of truth, will all the design concepts come together? From rentals to flora design to DIY projects that have cut Nichole‘s budget drastically, she finally feels ready to make this dream come to life! Amazon wedding must-haves: nicholelaurenphotography.com/blog Nichole’s florist: Johanna from Simple Stems

The Smart Girl's Guide to: Bridal & Boudoir Portraits

Bouquets, and bridals, and boudoir, oh my! Another *spicy* episode this week as Nichole talks all about her boudoir session as well as her bridal portraits. Both are a great idea but for different reasons. Listen to the episode, and then head to our instagram for all the behind-the-scenes on what was mentioned this week: instagram.com/smartgirlsguidepodcast.