The Wedding Gap

009: My Story of Leaving an Abusive Relationship, Breaking off an Engagement and Canceling My Wedding

Viewers discretion is advised. In today's episode, I share my story of how I ended up in an abusive relationship with my ex, and the red flags I now see looking back. I also share how I got out, and ways you can get out of a toxic relationship as well as some HOPE that it is possible to have a life after leaving your abuser. Join the Wedding Gap Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1341678753066139/ Follow/ Hire Me: www.annieshannon.co https://www.instagram.com/annieshannon.co/ https://www.facebook.com/theannieshannonco https://www.tiktok.com/@annieshannonco https://www.pinterest.com/theannieshannonco/ Intro and Outro Song Written and Produced by Thomas White Voiceover by Annie’s husband, Jerry Sound recorded and edited by Annie Shannon. Transcript: https://www.annieshannon.co/the-wedding-gap-podcast-blog/episode-9

008: How to Cancel Your Wedding

You don't have to do this alone. Today, I cover: How to communicate with guests How to cancel vendors Who gets the ring And building a support system Join the Wedding Gap Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1341678753066139/ Follow/ Hire Me: www.annieshannon.co https://www.instagram.com/annieshannon.co/ https://www.facebook.com/theannieshannonco https://www.tiktok.com/@annieshannonco https://www.pinterest.com/theannieshannonco/ Intro and Outro Song Written and Produced by Thomas White Voiceover by Annie’s husband, Jerry Sound recorded and edited by Annie Shannon. Transcript: https://www.annieshannon.co/the-wedding-gap-podcast-blog/episode-8

007: Potential 2024 Wedding Trends and Setting Yourself up for Success in Marriage

Sharing my hot takes on your thoughts and opinions of trends you think should be in the wedding industry in 2024 as well as some wedding planning tips you aren't expecting. Join the Wedding Gap Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1341678753066139/ Follow/ Hire Me: www.annieshannon.co https://www.instagram.com/annieshannon.co/ https://www.facebook.com/theannieshannonco https://www.tiktok.com/@annieshannonco https://www.pinterest.com/theannieshannonco/ Intro and Outro Song Written and Produced by Thomas White Voiceover by Annie’s husband, Jerry Sound recorded and edited by Annie Shannon. Transcript: https://www.annieshannon.co/the-wedding-gap-podcast-blog/episode-7

006: Are These Wedding Traditions Right for You? with Special Guest John Mansfield

Do you have questions about wedding traditions and meanings behind them? Ever wonder what the jumping the broom meaning is, or maybe why white dresses, bouquets and veils are a thing? In the wedding planning process, you are bound to come across so many. In this episode John Mansfield from All Heart Photography and I cover all the wedding traditions we can think of in this podcast episode and answer the question, “Do I have to follow wedding traditions?” Join us in this amazing episode of The Wedding Gap Podcast with your host Annie Shannon Co Join the Wedding Gap Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1341678753066139/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1341678753066139/] Follow John Mansfield and All Heart Photography: https://allheartphoto.com/ [https://allheartphoto.com/] https://www.instagram.com/allheartphoto/ [https://www.instagram.com/allheartphoto/] https://www.facebook.com/AllHeartPhotography [https://www.facebook.com/AllHeartPhotography] https://www.tiktok.com/@allheartphoto [https://www.tiktok.com/@allheartphoto] https://www.pinterest.com/johnallheart/ [https://www.pinterest.com/johnallheart/] Follow Me: www.annieshannon.co [http://www.annieshannon.co] https://www.instagram.com/annieshannon.co/ [https://www.instagram.com/annieshannon.co/] https://www.facebook.com/theannieshannonco [https://www.facebook.com/theannieshannonco] https://www.tiktok.com/@annieshannonco [https://www.tiktok.com/@annieshannonco] https://www.pinterest.com/theannieshannonco/ [https://www.pinterest.com/theannieshannonco/] Intro and Outro Song Written and Produced by Thomas White Voiceover by Annie’s husband, Jerry Sound recorded and edited by Annie Shannon. Transcript: https://www.annieshannon.co/the-wedding-gap-podcast-blog/episode-6 [https://www.annieshannon.co/the-wedding-gap-podcast-blog/episode-6]

005: A Guide to Inclusive Wedding Planning with Special Guest Lauren Smith from Hugs Café

I am thrilled to have Lauren Smith, the Executive Director at Hugs Café in McKenny, join us. Come along as we delve into the invaluable insights and experiences shared by Lauren, as she sheds light on the empowering journey of making weddings accessible for all guests, both with seen and unseen disabilities. Get ready to discover how Hugs Café has been revolutionizing some of the most amazing parties by fostering inclusivity, and learn how you can apply these practices to your own special day and ensure that every guest feels embraced and able to celebrate with you. Transcript: https://www.annieshannon.co/the-wedding-gap-podcast-blog/episode-5 [https://www.annieshannon.co/the-wedding-gap-podcast-blog/episode-5] Join the Facebook Group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1341678753066139/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1341678753066139/]  Email Lauen: lauren@hugscafe.org Follow Hugs Café: https://hugscafe.org/ [https://hugscafe.org/] https://www.instagram.com/hugscafe/ [https://www.instagram.com/hugscafe/] https://www.facebook.com/HugsCafe [https://www.facebook.com/HugsCafe] Follow Me: www.annieshannon.co [http://www.annieshannon.co]  https://www.instagram.com/annieshannon.co/ [https://www.instagram.com/annieshannon.co/] https://www.facebook.com/theannieshannonco [https://www.facebook.com/theannieshannonco] https://www.tiktok.com/@annieshannonco [https://www.tiktok.com/@annieshannonco] Intro and Outro Song Written and Produced by Thomas White Voiceover by Annie’s husband, Jerry Sound recorded and edited by Annie Shannon.