The Bouquet Toss - A Wedding Planning Podcast

Tossing Perfectionism From Wedding Planning

For this special bonus episode we are chatting with Nicole Baker about how to cope with perfectionism in wedding planning. Nicole is a Coach for perfectionists, helping them set goals and actually follow through on them, and is the host of The Life Coach Baker podcast.Learn why we are rejecting the idea that a wedding can be "perfect," and how to focus on feeling authentic and joyful and present in your wedding planning as well as on your wedding day.B$B Blog B$B on Tik Tok B$B on Instagram Free Invitation Printables Free Private Community Wedding Deals! Real Weddings The Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wedding Day Look

This week we are discussing the wedding day look, and how to be best prepared for shopping within your budget. As far as wedding priorities are concerned, attire is one area that really affects only the person wearing it. When it comes to allocating your budget, you’d probably be better off funneling your finances toward items that will affect your guests’ experience. The good news is there are plenty of ways to get dressed for less, which we’ll explore in this episode!This week's Wedding Watch clip is from Parks and Recreation! Learn how we rated Leslie and Ben's wedding on the savvy scale! Watch it with us via our Wedding Watch Youtube Playlist.This episode is sponsored by Flower Moxie - DIY flowers made easy!B$B Blog B$B on Tik Tok B$B on Instagram Free Invitation Printables Free Private Community Wedding Deals! Real Weddings The Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Invites

This week we are discussing your wedding invitations and how to make communication about the big day as easy and stress-free as possible. Traditionally, couples have sent out costly professionally printed wedding invitations with numerous envelopes, inserts, and a variety of enclosure cards with information for guests. But, fancy invitations with lots of inserts and add-ons can run anywhere between $5 and $10 dollars each. If you’re looking for a more practical take on wedding invitations, you’re in the right place. This week's Wedding Watch clip is from The Wedding Singer! Find out why we love this 80's classic and how we rate it on the savvy scale! Watch it with us via our Wedding Watch Youtube Playlist.This episode is sponsored by Greenvelope.Blog Posts You Should Look At:Free Wedding WebsitesCreate Your Own Wedding Website with Wordpress and BluehostHow To Make a Wedding WebsiteThe Best Places To Build A Cheap Wedding Website*Use this link to get a Free Month of Canva ProB$B Blog B$B on Tik Tok B$B on Instagram Free Invitation Printables Free Private Community Wedding Deals! Real Weddings The Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Venue

This week we are discussing the venue! There’s no sugarcoating it - finding a location with the perfect mixture of attributes is going to take some time and research. Before you get started, you should have a tentative date or at least a month in mind to help you narrow your options. To give yourself the best chance of securing the perfect venue, try to be flexible. You’ll likely want to tour and gather information from several different locations; comparing venues will make the final decision easier. We're sharing some of our favorite tips as well as free resources for figuring out where to tie the knot!This week's Wedding Watch clip is from The Office! Find out how we rated Jim and Pam's epic wedding on the savvy scale.Watch it with us via our Wedding Watch Youtube Playlist.Important Resources Mentioned:Venue Tracking SpreadsheetMust Ask Venue QuestionsB$B Blog B$B on Tik Tok B$B on Instagram Free Invitation Printables Free Private Community Wedding Deals! Real Weddings The Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Guest List

This week we are discussing your wedding guest list! It's no lie that slashing the guest list CAN yield savings, BUT don’t pull out your red pen just yet. Your headcount may affect your budget, but the number of guests you invite does not always dictate how much you’ll spend. Learn why tiny budgets and large guest lists are not mutually exclusive!The Wedding Watch clip this week is from Twilight. Find out what surprised us most, and how we rated Bella and Edward's wedding on the #savvyscale! Watch it with us via our Wedding Watch Youtube Playlist.Looking for wedding invitations? Visit greenvelope.com/bsbCheck this out: The No Stress Guide to Guest ListsB$B Blog B$B on Tik Tok B$B on Instagram Free Invitation Printables Free Private Community Wedding Deals! Real Weddings The Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Budget Phase 2

As a follow up to last week's episode, this week we are discussing how to allocate your total budget once you figure out how much is feasible for you and your partner to spend. We've covered all thats involved in coming up with that number, with frameworks like the 50/30/20 rule and other tips for calculating your potential spend, but once you have a total, how do you divide it across categories?Of course, your personal budget and the portion you spend on each aspect of your wedding will vary depending on your priorities, but we are giving you some ballpark numbers to start with.The Wedding Watch clip this week is from How I Met Your Mother! Learn how we would rate Marshall and Lily's wedding on the Savvy Scale, and why we love it so much!B$B Blog B$B on Tik Tok B$B on Instagram Free Invitation Printables Free Private Community Wedding Deals! Real Weddings The Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Budget Phase 1

This week's topic is the dreaded B word... your budget! Setting and managing a wedding budget can be one of the trickiest parts of planning, but we're here to guide you through important things to consider when calculating a number that works for you.Learn the 50/30/20 rule, and other frameworks for figuring out what an appropriate wedding budget looks like for you and your partner. This week's Wedding Watch clip is from Sex And The City. Learn what Carrie and Big can teach us about identifying your values to plan a savvy wedding! Watch it with us via our Wedding Watch Youtube Playlist.*Don't forget to tune in for Part 2 where we'll discuss how to allocate your budget once you've decided on that number! B$B Blog B$B on Tik Tok B$B on Instagram Free Invitation Printables Free Private Community Wedding Deals! Real Weddings The Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vision

We're kicking things off for Season 4 by tackling a crucial first step: defining the vision for your wedding day. In order to plan a wedding that feels authentic to you, you'll want to get clear on what matters, set your priorities, and do a little bit of dreaming about what you envision for your special day. Getting a clear picture of what you want your wedding day to not only look like, but FEEL like, is key. So let's dive in to how you can find your definition of your dream day and learn the Big 5 of wedding planning! This week's Wedding Watch clip is from Friends! Find out what we loved, and hated about Chandler and Monica's wedding, and how we would rate it on the Savvy Scale. Watch it with us via our Wedding Watch Youtube Playlist.Resources Mentioned:How To Create Your Wedding Dream Board (for free!)Using Pinterest to Plan your WeddingB$B Blog B$B on Tik Tok B$B on Instagram Free Invitation Printables Free Private Community Wedding Deals! Real Weddings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Holidays, and What’s Coming Next on The Bouquet Toss!

Newly engaged? Just found The Bouquet Toss? Craving more fun with Sari and Jess? Well, don't worry, we've got you. While we are on a break from recording episodes during the Holiday season, we are sending our warmest wishes, AND giving you a sneak peek at Season 4 of the show! Next season, we are diving deep into the wedding planning process, breaking it down into manageable steps, and having each episode focus on just one of those steps. You'll get all the inspiration you've been looking for as well as the tools to figure out what you and your partner really want for the big day! Before those new episodes drop, don't forget to go back and listen through Seasons 1, 2, and 3! We are so proud of the awesome conversations we've been able to have on the show to broaden the perspectives of couples planning weddings, and can't wait to hear your thoughts on these super important topics. Stay Savvy friends! Visit the Budget Savvy BrideJoin our Private Wedding Planning Community!BSB Wedding DealsInstagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybrideEmail: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Covid Safety At Weddings

Welcome to a special bonus episode of The Bouquet Toss! If you're planning a wedding for 2022 and beyond, you're likely pretty exhausted by this topic, but Covid is still very much a factor you need to consider. After all, you want to make sure that you are prioritizing the safety of all your favorite people as you gather them together to celebrate your love!We know this can be a tense topic and involve difficult conversations with loved ones, which is why we are speaking with Beth Kramer, to provide her best tips and resources for prioritizing Coivd safety at your wedding. Learn how to make a Covid Safety policy that works for you.Check out Beth's amazing free resources HERE to navigate your wedding and Covid!This episode is sponsored by Greenvelope.Visit the Budget Savvy BrideJoin our Private Wedding Planning Community!BSB Wedding DealsInstagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybrideEmail: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices