Planning a wedding and want to make it unique to YOU?! So are these iHeartRadio coworkers who battle it out together and call in the experts for some answers. Elizabethany wants the non-traditional campground wedding and Rob is planning an extravagant pier-destination wedding. Each week they'll bring in someone else to talk about their wedding planning, and help them make it as personalized as possible!
Three different weddings. Three very different perspectives on all of it. Infinite stories, questions, answers, and bridezillas to judge. We're here to get through it all together, with more laughs than sobs!
Did Hoody pull off the perfect surprise proposal?!
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Now that Hoody is back from his big proposal-trip, it's time to hear all about it! Does he remember what he said?! Did he take Rob's advice?! Why did a creepy statue throw everything off?! We're also asking all of the immediate questions like- are we invited? When is it? Who's in it? Where is it?! YOU MUST ANSWER THESE.
Hoody is [FINALLY] proposing!!
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WE'RE BACK! For the best of reasons: Hoody is on his way to propose to his girlfriend! We're getting ALL of the details and asking all of the questions to help him prepare to ask in LONDON! How did he create the custom ring? Is she in the dark or totally expecting it? and OF COURSE we're back with a new Aisle Pile for the occasion, plus some tips for anyone proposing soon!
How did we get here?! - Part Two
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All good things come to an end and we're just waiting on Hoody to get down on one knee and propose! Join Elizabethany and Rob as we share some of the big updates we've all had since getting married and share our favorite moments and memories, lessons learned, and most asked questions from the podcast! Plus when do we realistically think Hoody will get engaged so we can make a comeback? In the AISLE PILE: a couple waiting 60 years before getting married, the term "bridezilla" being canceled, leeches ruining your big day, the BEST bridal party tip that we can't believe we're just learning, and more!
What's so weird about American weddings?!
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Join Elizabethany and Rob as we go through some of the big differences/what non-Americans can't wrap their head around, and also react to Rob needing to get select things done before his honeymoon! Plus does Hoody ever feel pressured to propose? Is it FINALLY happening?! EB is bullying him into giving us an answer. In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla suing her photographer for letting other people take photos on their phones, getting married on a cruise ship, a cardboard cutout groom, disposable cameras at every table, and more!
Is it possible to NOT be awkward?!
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This week we introduce you to Paige, who elizabethany says is bound to be our most awkward guest ever. Can EB make it even more awkward when she brings up her period TO HER BOSS for "a very necessary reason?" We're sharing the most awkward wedding stories ever, but also finding out about the cutest thing Paige's bridesmaids did for her when she tried on dresses! EB also confesses to bullying Paige's fiance into getting a ring, and helps her navigate how to incorporate family who can't make it to their Key West wedding! In the AISLE PILE: A bridezilla who's mad about her brother's announcement, a wedding dress trick gone very wrong, how much wedding guests spend on weddings each year, and the one thing elizabethany is mad she didn't incorporate into her wedding.
Can we have "The Office" involved in the wedding?!
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Meet CAITLIN! She's the fiance of our previous guest Andrew, so we're finding out if he did get in trouble for anything he said, and the truth behind their meeting! She's also sharing how they split the work, and work in their love of "The Office" to the decor! Rob is sharing all the details of his FIRST ANNIVERSARY, and if they have a gift-battle, while EB is starting to MAKE MONEY off of her wedding planning, but needs to know if she did the right thing with how she paid someone. [Please send your opinions!]
What kind of decorating is Rob doing?!
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It's Rob's 1st anniversary weekend!! What are his plans to celebrate, and how is his new kitten doing?! As for EB... we're finding out some more very weird stories about her past. We also welcome MORGAN who is planning her waterfront wedding with a lot of help from her fiancee, who even helped her wear the right color for the proposal! With her maid of honor getting married 5 weeks before, we're finding out if there's any competition or slacking in the help department, and finding out about her cute playlist and bonfire ideas! In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla sending invoices to guests, a guest throwing cake, a bride with ten backup dancers, a fun guestbook idea and more!
Why should we have a destination wedding?!
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Welcome ARIEL this week! She's talking about her destination wedding in Cabo and how she managed stress/planning, and why she thinks it's the best option for everyone! There were lots of ways she tailored their wedding to them as a couple that we are obviously all about! We also find out that Rob is becoming a Girl-Dad this week, and celebrating EB's big moment! In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who told her sister not to bring up her engagement at the wedding, a couple whose THIRD try at a wedding day went up in flames, a couple who only spent $500 on their Big Day, and a tip for the newlyweds!
Should we file together or just get a post-nup?!
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We're talking ADULT THINGS this week! Taxes... do we file together or separately?! Should we get a post-nup?! We're going over all the tips for both! We're also finding out that Rob is a massive Spice Girls fan!? In the AISLE PILE: A groom who might call off the wedding because of his sister, a weed infused cake, and another cute way to incorporate important people, without being too obvious or obnoxious!
What do we get for the anniversaries?!
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We're already ONE MONTH away from Rob's one year anniversary! How did that happen?! And is he prepared? Spoiler alert: of course not. We're going through the modern, traditional, and flower anniversary gift-lists and sharing good ideas for the first one! Also, EB is worried about this weekend with her parents, so wish her luck. In the AISLE PILE: A bridezilla who lost FIVE bridesmaids, a best man who stole the bride in a "classy way," a tip that elizabethany came up with and is very proud of, and more!
How do you handle all of the attention?!
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Is it a normal thing to NOT want attention on your BIG day? YES! Join Elizabethany and Rob as we talk to the very funny Andrew about his upcoming wedding [in two months] and figure out how he can enjoy his wedding without being overwhelmed by all the attention! What is he hoping he and his future-bride do during the wedding that only they get to do, and what is he being forced to do against his wishes?! We're giving our best last minute advice in how to stay calm, write great vows, and make the most of the day! In the Aisle Pile: a family who turned a rundown house into a wedding venue, another family that's letting a dress get in the middle, our dream celebrity wedding crashers, a World of Warcraft-themed wedding, and so much more!
WTF does "luxury" even mean?!
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We're welcoming THREE celebrity wedding planners to the podcast this week! but not before we find out if Rob fired his "luxury" travel agent! Did she correct her price estimate?! We actually need someone's help in translating what's going down. EB talks to the planners of MTV's "My Celebrity Dream Wedding" about getting luxury on a budget- where you need to cut costs, what's tacky, how they started planning for celebs, and the most outrageous bride requests, of course. In the AISLE PILE, a bride who asks way too much from her coworker,a Kyiv wedding, and what to do with your cards after the big day!
How can you make planning negotiations with your fiance?!
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Will Rob fire his travel agent?! Place your bets! Join EB and Rob as we talk to Lauren about how she and her fiancé are incorporating both Disney and Pokémon throughout their big day... by negotiating with each other! Plus how is she preventing random family members from inviting themselves to her wedding? We're also celebrating a big moment for EB! In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who made her Maid of Honor ask every guest to bring $200 to the wedding, "Fireball Fairies" instead of a flower girl, a sister-in-law who offered to pay for half the wedding dress then changed her mind, and more!
How soon after the engagement can you plan without being crazy?!
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What is the right amount of time to wait before starting to plan your wedding? Join EB and Rob as we talk to Jess about how she started planning her wedding hours after being proposed to and how the pandemic accelerated her and her fiancé's relationship! She has tips for color generators and venues, too! Plus what is the average cost of weddings in 2022? and Rob and EB have updates on their honeymoon plans! In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla charging everyone for drinks to use at her honeymoon, a wedding getting interrupted by the groom's wife and kids, trying to prove to people you're actually proposing, and more! *Sorry for the change of audio towards the end- we're a mess.*
How to we get the most epic honeymoon on a budget?!
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We're finally planning our honeymoons, and looking to hack the systems! Join EB and Rob as we talk to Zarah about her honeymoon in Mexico City and Tulum, and how she was able to save money using "hacks" she learned while planning her wedding! Will EB ever get to go on her honeymoon? Plus how much is Rob dropping on just the itinerary/travel agent for his trip? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla suing a hotel for $5 MILLION, newlyweds who held their wedding entirely in the Metaverse, a bride being walked down by Tom the Tortoise, and more!
WTF do you do when the MOH is due on your day?!
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What do you do when your Maid of Honor tells you she's pregnant nine months before your wedding? Join EB and Rob as we talk to Mariah about how she's managing a newly pregnant Maid of Honor, and her separate invites for the ceremony and reception! We're also helping her incorporate Marvel and law enforcement into her big day! In a battle of EB vs Rob: CHARGERS! Is it normal to have them in your home? In the AISLE PILE: can you prevent your partner's ex from hanging with friends at the wedding, the top "do not play" songs at weddings, and how can you incorporate a guitar into your wedding ring!
How did Nia shut down Disney for her proposal?!
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How do you shut down Disney for your proposal that almost got ruined because of security? Join EB and Rob as we talk to Nia about her Disney vacation proposal! How did the pandemic streamline Nia and her fiancé's relationship, as they began dating in October 2020? What are the decisions she's struggling with now? We're here to help make any decisions for people! Plus: EB is STILL having wedding nightmares! Can we diagnose why? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who wants every bridesmaid to be the same height, making dresses for your bridesmaids and EB's DIY FAIL, Paris Hilton's mom hating her husband, and more!
How is Mark creating a "private resort" wedding?!
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Can you plan a 200 person wedding at a beach house and have it look glamorous? Join EB and Rob as we talk to Mark about his potential wedding in the Outer Banks where everything is happening in a rental that turns into a private resort! How did Mark propose to his fiancé that he calls a "big presentation," including a back-up plan if he got a no? He's having some worries about a potential wedding coordinator, and we're here to help decide what to do! In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who sliced over 32 other dresses, an MMA wedding brawl, a couple trying to invite the random people who took their first photo to their wedding, and more!
Do people actually follow the gift rule?!
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How many people should you expect to NOT give you a gift at your wedding, and which of us is exceeding that number big time?! We still have more WEDDING to talk about, so bring on a new year! We're also covering this year's wedding trends so you can plan for or against them! In the Aisle Pile: A bridezilla asks an ex-wife for a favor, the most adventurous wedding ever, Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox, and the best way to gather all of your addresses!
What can we do with our wedding photos?!
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Now that we're married and have our photos, WTF do we do with them?! EB and Rob go through a long list of meaningful gifts you can give someone, or yourself, to commemorate a big day! From etsy to homemade, to simple to order... we got you! We recap EB's annual holiday event and how she ended up bloody. Plus- What's the future of the podcast? In the AISLE PILE: A gothic bridezilla, who Britney Spears is inviting to her wedding, a father in law who said the WRONG thing, and how to know your marriage won't last!
We're Married... NOW WTF do we do?!?
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Post-wedding anxiety- IT'S REAL! You're not alone! Hear about EB dealing with it, and the checklist of things to do right after the wedding to preserve your things and make some money back! Plus, it's taken six months, but Rob is OFFICIALLY married now that he has his marriage license signed! He explains why it took so long to make things official and all the things they both need to do now that they're married! How did our first Thanksgivings as married couples go? [Hint: not well] In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who wants to sell everyone's bridesmaid dress, a father of the bride who included the step-dad, having an open casket at your wedding, and more!
How can you put together the best bridal party?!
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Can you get yourself the "perfect bridal party?" Join Elizabethany and Rob as we talk about the most important aspects in picking your people so EVERYONE is happy! We also talk about what EB bought for everyone on her side of the aisle and hear part of her brother's Man of Honor speech! Rob talks about their welcome bags and getting back their wedding video. In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who revealed her sister's pregnancy, a maid of honor who "forgot" to plan the bachelorette party, a couple who first met as infants, and so much more!
What went wrong at EB's wedding?!
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Now that we've had some time from Elizabethany's wedding, what does she think went wrong on her big day? Join EB, Rob and Hoody as we break down all the lows of her wedding weekend at a campground and figure out how much people knew was going wrong from their perspectives! Why did an ambulance and firetruck show up? Her mom was SOBBING each day? Did she turn into a bridezilla? There was a wardrobe malfunction!? In the ALL-WRONG- AISLE PILE: a bride who dislocated her knew during the first dance, a bride who got left behind, newlyweds getting their car booted on their special day, and we look at the most extravagant wedding of all time!
Did EB pull off her dream camp wedding?!
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EB's officially a married woman now! Join EB, Rob and Hoody as we break down all the highs of her wedding weekend at a campground and some of our favorite moments from the entire weekend! Plus how accurate were we with our bets we placed before the wedding on what would happen? Did her mom think it was okay? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who tried to guilt people into coming to the wedding, a bouquet that caught on fire during the reception, if you can wear red at a wedding, having a digital album for friends to share their pictures, and so much more!
How is EB's mom the week of the wedding?!
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We finally made it! Our girl Elizabethany is getting married this weekend and while she's calm and ready to go, you can't say the same about her mom! Join EB and Rob as we talk to EB's mom about what she's worried and excited for at the wedding and how EB's wedding compares to hers back in the day! Plus what early bets do we all think will happen this weekend at the wedding! In the AISLE PILE: a mother refusing to go to the wedding until her son invites his brother, a bridezilla making everyone wear her MLM makeup, having a fly-in wedding with custom planes, and more!
How much DIY is actually smart?!
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What should you DIY for your wedding and what should you avoid if possible? Join Elizabethany and Rob as we talk about being A WEEK AWAY from EB's big day and talk about the things EB has realized she should NOT be making herself! How was her bridal shower that she was dreading? Plus how did Rob encourage EB's fiancé to buy a $500 bottle of whiskey for the wedding? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who wants three Disney dresses for the wedding, throwing a bigger wedding for $4000, a little sister honoree, and making sure your officiant stays out of photos you'll look at for the rest of time!
What are some alternative guestbook options?!
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We're TWO WEEKS AWAY from Elizabethany's BIG DAY and it's time to talk about guest books and what you can do to make them unique! Join EB and Rob as we also talk about our wedding bucket lists aka the types of weddings we want to go to at least once! Plus does EB think she and JB will be doing vows at the wedding or would she rather JB write a card to her privately? In the AISLE PILE: a groomzilla who wanted his ex of seven years in the bridal party, a couple who weren't invited to the reception even though they had an RSVP, a slick way to update people on the football score, and having a social media minute at your wedding!
What do you do on a small-town bachelorette party like EB's?!
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EB made it through her bachelorette party in OMAHA and lived to tell us about it! Join EB and Rob as we go through everything that went down in Omaha including the bachelorette party being robbed and EB's drunk-texting! Plus why did EB end up wearing a thrift store dress during one nights of the weekend? In the AISLE PILE: places you should go for a bachelorette party over 30, a bridesmaid suing the bridezilla for kicking her out of the wedding, a contender for the greatest best man speech ever, and so much more!
Why is everyone out to get EB?!
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It's happening! Elizabethany's bachelorette party is this weekend and she has no idea where it is and what's about to go down! Join EB, Rob and Hoody as we try to guess where her friends are taking her and also give her a little therapy on some of the things "trying to turn her into a bridezilla!" Plus will EB get hurt even more during this weekend? In the AISLE PILE: a photographerzilla who deleted ALL of the wedding photos, a bride in need of an extra bridesmaid on Facebook, how to lower the cost of your flowers, and more!
Can we get some non-religious readings ideas?!
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EB's trying her hardest, but we're five weeks from her wedding and there's a chance she might have to wear a cast on her BIG day! Join Elizabethany and Rob as we talk about why EB has had to make so many doctors appointments lately! What should EB have her gymnastics coach read at her wedding and should it be 90s-inspired? Plus when is it too early to have the reception for your wedding? We're recapping a friends wedding weekend! In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who wanted everyone to walk down matching the beats of music, a mom who has a surprise for the crowd as she walks down the aisle, "beer boys," and so much more!
How should we handle the final walkthrough?!
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We're getting even closer to EB finally having her wedding! Join EB and Rob as we talk about Elizabethany's final venue walkthrough and how getting COVID kind of helped her get stuff done for the Big Day! What does the MAJORITY say is proper etiquette about all of the major "rules" at wedding like plus ones, thank yous and gifts? In the AISLE PILE: a mother-in-law-zilla who tried to poison the bride, a couple who was upset they haven't received a thank-you note yet, and what might the worst idea for a wedding theme yet!
How do we do this name change thing?!
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After we find out the truth behind last week's missed episode, we have the newest member of the Ploger family on the podcast! Join EB, Rob and the newly-named Maddy Ploger as we hear all about how she thought her wedding to EB's brother went and if she would've changed anything! What surprise did they pull off without the bridal party knowing? What did she spend too much time on? PLUS: How is Rob going about changing his last name? Can Maddy help? and elizabethany is dropping some BOMBS! about her illness and her real name!!? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who wouldn't apologize for her guests getting COVID, newlyweds who charged guests for no-showing, a best man with a big mistake, buying a cheaper wedding cake for your guests and more!
How did EB get INJURED at her brother's wedding?!
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EB is fresh off her brother's wedding to share all of the surprises she had for him, and the epic intro he created! but how did they EACH leave with MULTIPLE injuries?! We're talking about all of the happenings and memories, and making sure everyone remembers to enjoy every part of wedding planning because it goes QUICK. In the Aisle Pile: A bridezilla not allowing Granny to come, the drunkest groom we've seen, two couples who travel in wedding dresses for different reasons, and a tip for your seating cards!
How's EB's brother feeling on his wedding week?!
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EB's brother Mike is getting married this weekend and the "wedding brain" is real! Join EB and Rob as we go through what Mike has to do for the next few days up to the wedding and what he's worried most about happening! Does EB have any surprises planned for Mike and his future-wife Maddy? Why is she "a mess" about it?! Plus do you need to celebrate your dating anniversary after you're married? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla charging singles extra to come to the wedding, a bride who got a haircut in between the wedding and reception and going on a solo trip before your wedding! *warning: it ends on a.... rough note.*
What actually NEEDS to be in the invitation?!
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EB has her invitations almost ready to send out... but what are they missing?! Should she add more?! Plus- she's VERY bothered by a classic wedding term. We find out how much more weddings are costing this year, and the complications some brides are facing that have never been an issue before! Are you dealing with them?! In the AISLE PILE: A very proud bridezilla, a traffic jam turned shooting, a cheap MOB whose something old was something CREEPY [and reminiscent of a gift Rob's fiance got], a tip for the matchmaker and more!
What do our wedding nightmares MEAN?!
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Is it normal to have nightmares before your wedding? Join Elizabethany and Rob as we talk about the most common nightmares we and "most people" have before weddings and break down what they actually mean! Rob is recapping a Sunday wedding he went to, at a venue that two friends both used! In the AISLE PILE: a bride who told her fiance to shave his pandemic beard, getting married in space, a beyond-drunk bride, a Craigslist ad to date the very needy Mother-in-Law at the wedding, having an extra room to eat at your wedding, and more!
How has alcohol ruined a wedding?!
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Everyone has those days, but how did alcohol affect either yours or a friend's wedding? Join EB and Rob as we share our stories and also talk about how Rob's wife Mallory almost lost their rings the week of the wedding! What is EB doing to get toned for her wedding and why is Etsy not letting her order things for her BIG DAY? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who made the wedding coordinator set all the rules for the wedding, a couple who skydived into their wedding, and what to do with your wedding cards! Plus: we the most shocking Aisle Pile story ever... we promise.
What are Rob's Wedding Regrets?!
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Does Rob regret anything that happened during his wedding? Join EB and Rob as we go through the biggest regrets people have at their weddings and see if any of them apply to Rob or not! Hint: he has an INJURY! Should EB have to get gifts for her family for the wedding and how much should she spend? We're going over the internet's recommendations! Plus what did Rob forget for his wedding that turned out to be a benefit? In the AISLE PILE: a bridesmaid who got relieved of her duties for having RBF, how to get married at a Taco Bell, Gordon Ramsey paying for a couple's wedding, and our breakdown of Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani's wedding!
What will EB do to her hair?!
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We're getting even closer to EB's wedding and we finally find out if she is going to dye her hair for the wedding or go back to its natural color! Join EB and Rob as we also talk to our friend Caitlin about how she is hosting a mini-ceremony for her small wedding that she had during the pandemic! Plus why is Rob excited for a cat-themed wallpaper? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who wanted her bridesmaid to break up with her boyfriend, groomsmen doing donuts in the parking lot, a guy who interrupted the officiant for taking too long, guestbook ideas, and more!
Is this Bridezilla behavior?!?
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Do we agree with the majority on who's a bridezilla and who isn't?! We're going over a lot of Buzzfeed polls about them, and finding out EB really is a CHILLa! PLUS- how tf do you pick which rentals to use?! Should you just buy some of them? What do you do with it after?! We're going over all of those options, and how Rob handled them and got the now famous orchid chandelier! In the AISLE PILE: How to find your own gemstones for the rings, #WeddingFails, a bride who doesn't care about her guests, and the trendiest idea for a gift- engagement or wedding!
WTF do we put on the invitations?!
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We feel honored that someone is using the same location and photographer as us! Join EB and Rob as we talk to Trudi about her Key West wedding during Thanksgiving weekend with EB's wedding photographer! Is EB making progress on her wedding invitations? Let's talk about the info that should be included. Plus what are some of the most common wedding websites to use to help you for the big day? How did Trudi's man propose with an actual proposal? In The AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who made her now-fiancé re-propose on a beach, a groom who looked at his phone while the bride was walking down the aisle, how to use Alexa to help you plan and more!
Do you need to stick to the registry?!
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Do you always need to stick to the registry when getting a wedding gift for someone? Join EB and Rob and we talk about all the gifts he received, including EB's off-the-registry surprise. Is it okay to not hand-write all of your thank-you notes? We have alternative ways to send thank yous! Plus why is EB more stressed about her birthday than her wedding in 20 weeks? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who hated that her best friend got her two towels, a toilet paper wedding cake, parents of the bride holding the wedding gifts hostage, and more!
How can an "adventure planner" plan your wedding?!
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We're learning all about elopement planning! Join EB and Rob as we talk to Sam about her recent elopement and learn how being an "elopement/adventure planner" might be cooler than a wedding planner! We also hear about how Sam proposed to her man first, and his nightmare of a reaction. Plus is EB stealing one of Rob's wedding ideas? In the AISLE PILE: dueling mother-in-laws, a venue that burned down right before wedding season, and a mailperson helping a couple get their wedding invites out!
How was Rob's wedding food?!
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If we were to give Rob's wedding food a rating, what would we give him? This week we're talking all about Rob's wedding foods and how EB almost accidentally ordered from Rob's private alcohol collection during the reception! What gave elizabethany a panic attack at someone else's wedding?! Plus we talk to our listener Lindsey about how she has everything planned out for her wedding in 2022 and how she can include everybody in the ceremony! In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who told everyone to be a size 8, a best man who used his speech to have a double-wedding, plane weddings, special napkins and more!
Should EB/anyone buy a house BEFORE the wedding?!
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EB almost bought a house this weekend! Join EB and Rob as we talk about just how close EB was to buying the house of her dreams and if she'll keep looking to move before the wedding! When did Rob decide to do his vows with Mallory in front of everyone instead of privately? What was the line he was most proud about? We're also finding out about the texts they sent each other the morning of, and they're not cute! elizabethany also refreshes Rob on all of the speeches from the wedding and the lines he doesn't remember! In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who called off the wedding because her fiancé lied about his education, a woman who faked a wedding photo-shoot to get back at her ex, and a website for cheaper veils, dresses, and more wedding necessities!
ROB IS MARRIED! How was it?!
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Rob is a newlywed now!! Join EB, Rob, and Hoody as we get Rob's initial reactions to how everything went down with his destination wedding in Key West and if any of our predictions came true! How long did he stay up? What was Mallory's dress like? What was their first dance?! What were Rob's favorite moments of the entire weekend and what does he think he spent too much time planning for? Did anything surprise EB after hearing about it for over a year?! In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who eloped and is jealous that her dad spent the money elsewhere, a groomzilla trying to bribe a musician, dessert drinks, and more!
Does EB's Wedding Planner Think She's ACTUALLY A Bridechilla?
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Is EB actually a Bridechilla or is she closer to a Bridezilla? Join EB and her wedding planner Amanda as we get her perspective on EB's wedding so far and hear about some of the weirdest and most difficult requests she's had to do for other couples! How do you get into the wedding-planning business? How do brides know if they're expecting too much or too little from their wedding planner, and how can they be SURE they have the same vision? What is the biggest thing couples are surprised by? Where are some good sales for lights and more? It's ALL of the wedding-planner related questions you have- ANSWERED! In the AISLE PILE: a Mother's Day-inspired batch of stories for better and worse, live animal centerpieces, and using a window for your photo booth!
What's the best way to match wedding colors to dresses?!
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It's a GIRLS WEEK while Rob is GETTING MARRIED! EB is still trying to figure out her gift for him... We have our returning bride Kylie and a new [and our youngest!] bride-to-be Thao in to talk to us all about how the pandemic really messed up choosing a wedding date for the next few years! How did Kylie's wedding go and what was her stand-out moment? What went wrong? Why is Thao already having to look at 2023 for her wedding? Plus why should you get a sample from your DJ before the wedding? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla with a rulebook, newlyweds who tried to use a vacant mansion for their wedding, a tip for the best bachelorette gear and more!
What are Rob's final words before the wedding?!
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It's Rob's final episode before he leaves for Key West for his wedding!! He's having some WEIRD nightmares we need to dissect, then elizabethany has a checklist of 42 things you should do the week before the wedding- has he done them?! How is he traveling with everything or getting it down there? Who is giving a toast? What grade does Mallory give him as a helpful wedding-planning-fiancee?! EB got an invite to another wedding and has some complaints about it. In the AISLE PILE: A bridezilla who shouts "BRIDE'S DAY BRIDE'S WAY!" a brother in law who found the wrong way to handle kids, a venue that is canceling weddings last minute, and a tip for food for the couple at the wedding! + a lot more, of course!
Did Rob's Rabbi approve him getting married?!
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Did Rob's marriage counseling go? His rabbi GRADED them as a couple! Join EB, Rob, and our guest Tom as we see just how compatible Rob's rabbi thinks he is with Mallory! What did EB forget to change on her wedding website? Plus how did Tom get Cracker Barrel to cater his wedding and even have a Nintendo Switch at the venue? Don't miss out on his other "nerdy" plans, and how they're relying on The Knot! In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who demanded her family give her a $15,000 loan to pay the vendors, a guy who proposed with five rings, how to honor loved ones with your tie, and more!
How are Rob's rhythm and seating arrangements going?!
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Rob has some rhythm according to his dance instructor! but do we believe him? Join EB and Rob as we also talk about what table Rob is putting EB at for his wedding and how he can personalize the table assignments! Is having a "green thumb" attractive? Plus we hear all about Rob's bridal shower- and a debate on if/when the men should be present! In the AISLE PILE: a groomzilla who kicked his sisters out of his no-kid wedding, a couple who just found out they were related, and having flowermen at the wedding!
Can someone just get us some tissues please?!
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GRAB THE TISSUES, OKAY?!?! Morgan joins us to talk about planning + having her wedding, after losing both of her parents before turning 21. The way her now husband proposed... who walked her down the aisle... what her brother said... what happened when she was at the top of the aisle... it's all toooo much! So we'll lighten the mood with an update on Rob's suit from with clothier and some lessons he's taking this week! EB is finalizing some things and has us talking about room blocks with hotels! Can you cash in on their perks?! In the AISLE PILE: A maid of honor is disinvited, some "adventurous" weddings that took a turn for the worse, and our favorite tip yet- why you should be introduced BEFORE the bridal party!
What should we focus on a month out?!
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There's a LOT we're unpacking and learning about this week! Melissa joins us as a newlywed and a wedding planner to help Rob figure out what he should be doing a week away from his big day! She also shares how she planned her wedding as a planner and while pregnant, in a pandemic! What does Melissa think she spent too much time and money on for her wedding, just for it to FALL OVER the day of? She also had someone pass out at a wedding because of the lack of food. Are there any trends she's sick of or that she wanted to steal? Meanwhile, Rob is scrambling trying to contact everyone he invited to his wedding, including EB! In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who refused to let her flower girl wear a tiara, why you should avoid having your wedding on a dock, Meghan and Harry's confusing vows, a new dress code, and more!
Are these traditions timeless or tacky?!
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What wedding traditions need to go and which one are timeless? Join the "I Do Crew" as we talk about the biggest wedding traditions being discussed on Buzzfeed, and also get the tea on Rob reacting to his fiancée Mallory's bachelorette party! Why did SHE pay someone off?! What does EB's latest wedding dream mean? What would Hoody specifically want for his wedding? We also get an update on Rob's mask decision! In the AISLE PILE: a mother-in-law who got her own meal that she hated, surprise groomsmen, and is it okay to ask for person-specific things on the registry?
How fancy can Rob's ring be?!
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Who would have thought that having an embroidered mask at the wedding would be the thing keep Rob up at night? but there are other nightmares they're having too! Join Rob and EB as we also talk about Rob repurposing old family rings for his wedding bands and if he should put diamonds in his ring! Did EB decide on a wedding venue and how much is she paying for it? Plus is Hoody and closer to proposing to his girlfriend? We're helping him plan either way! In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who uninvited her dad, a special routine performance at a wedding, asking for a mattress as a gift, and more!
How did elizabethany FINALLY decide on a venue?!
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Things are starting to finally go right for Rob's wedding! Join EB, Rob, and Hoody as we learn about how he got everything back on track from last week! EB is back from Jason's big Texas wedding with all of the sites, including the accident she caused with the bride! Can Hoody and Rob help EB decide between her two wedding venues? In the AISLE PILE: A bridezilla who uninvited the groom's friend because of his one comnent, COVID nurses getting married in a hospital, New York's new wedding rules, and TikTok's #WeddingRules!
What's the drama with Rob's baker?!
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Rob is in the single digits of weeks to his wedding! and things are getting heated between the baker, the planner, and the couple. Will he change vendors this close to the day?! EB checked out venue #2 and has a lot of thoughts and needs help deciding what to do, as all of her original worries are finally coming to light. We welcome Kayla, who is looking to get married in Michigan in 2022, but what comes first- the venue or the guest list?! In the AISLE PILE: A bridezilla who has a lot of monetary demands of her in laws, a wild alternative to a religious venue site, Joel McHale actually officiated some weddings so we're playing the audio for you, and a tip for people who love science or a good show during the ceremony!
What are the Unwritten Social Post Rules?!
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This week's episode is *WINE INFUSED* and our guest is Katie, who's been engaged since October 2019, and still has a LOTTTT of decisions to make! Will she have a Halloween wedding? Christmas? Hallmark-esque or Ireland getaway?! Black dress or.... Juicy sweats?! Rob is having issues with his wedding planner and now needs weekly calls, while EB has more lifestyle/preference questions she thinks every couple needs to conquer before getting engaged or married. Is this why Rob is calling her a probable-bridezilla now?! Or CELEBRITY CHALLENGE is who will give speeches at our wedding! In the AISLE PILE: A bridezilla who seriously insults her pregnant sister in law... Another story where the sister in law really messes up so we need to set some social media ground rules... Dunkin has released their wedding gear, and a tip that involves lighting up your wishes!
What Invasive Questions Will Your Officiant Ask Beforehand?
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This week's third wedding= Ted and Michael! We have less than 11 episodes until Rob gets married and we're just now realizing that we shouldn't be putting a TON of money into a honeymoon during the pandemic! Why is EB telling her friends to become religious and pray for a wedding change? We're also hearing all about the "invasive" questions Rob's rabbi is making him and Mallory answer before the ceremony! Can you answer them? Ted tells us about his wedding that almost got canceled without him knowing! What small touches do Ted and Michael hope to include in their wedding, like an outfit change and whose last name are they going with? THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: What celebrity would we want to perform at our weddings? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla with a grudge, a new Netflix show about choosing your dream house or dream wedding, Disney dresses and something special for the grooms to get emotional over!
How many mishaps happened at Autumn's wedding?!
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We're under 90 days until Rob's wedding and WE HAVE A BIG RABBI UPDATE! elizabethany might be sleeping on a boat for the wedding! Join EB + Rob as we also talk to Autumn to get a follow-up on her Arizona wedding that got reduced to only having seven people in attendance!! What did she think went well and what is her long list of mishaps? One big bonus: A surprise "dessert party" after the celebration! At 34:00, she tells us the one thing she spent too much time on planning that didn't matter.
Is elizabethany changing her whole venue and vibe?!
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In this week's episode, Jason joins us to talk about how he is FINALLY getting married after ten years of dating his fiance and having to postpone his wedding twice already! Will Jason ever get to have a proper bachelor party and just how many people is he inviting to his Texas wedding? The big conflict: Should he invite his new co-workers? Plus why is EB looking at a bunch of new venues? Rob has picked his colors for his wedding, but will EB change them with an idea?! BONUS GAME: Who do we want as our celebrity officiant and can Rob actually make his happen? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who tackled wedding crashers, Dunkin Donuts wedding merch, and mailing billionaires an invite to your wedding!
Why does Bree have to take her venue to court?!
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In this week's episode, our listener Bree joins us to talk about how she survived her ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE scenario coming true by having to reduce her guest list to 25 people, just 72 hours before her day! and why it's led to her having to take her venue to court, and how she's handling all of it! We're also on the official countdown for Rob getting married with less than 100 days to go! Plus A NEW COMPETITION: who would we choose as our celebrity bridesmaids/groomsmen? In the AISLE PILE: a mother of the bride who got kicked out of the wedding, "beef curtains," Dave Chapelle crashing a couple's first look, and more!
How do you plan a travel-themed wedding in Italy?!
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In this week's episode, Angelica shocks us with everything she has to submit just to have a wedding celebration in Italy! So we also find out how much it costs to hire a wedding planner and everything they can do for you if you'd like to have a wedding in another country, even if they're not allowing travel into their space right now! EB then gives her some travel-themed decor ideas! Rob gives us an update on his rabbi drama before we get into the AISLE PILE: A bridezilla who's proud of her long bridesmaids contract, a way YOU could win free wedding rings, a mother in law who "denied the couple of the wedding they've wanted," and celebration boxes for virtual weddings!
Can we have ANY hopes/expectations this year?!
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Welcome to 2021!! We're kicking off the new year each having health scares! Yayyy... and debating the BIGGEST WEDDING TRENDS of 2021! PLUS: What items do we think NEED to be on your registry? Can you open a gift for your wedding if it gets postponed? Does anybody actually remember the centerpieces and floral arrangements at the wedding? What else do they not remember?
What can we learn from EB's photographer?!
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We have EB's wedding photographer on the podcast! We talk to Michael about what it's like to handle bridezillas and how much money/business he's losing in the pandemic! Does he take bets on if couples will last, and what are the signs they won't?! What are the things you should always ask about when choosing your photog?! Plus what is Michael's least favorite part about being at weddings? AND! Rob gives us a kitty update! In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla making guests go to the bathroom in hay, a wedding emoji signs, and ANOTHER bride who tested positive days before her wedding- how did THEY handle it?!
Can We Plan a Role Playing Wedding?!
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We're back from Thanksgiving and all the shopping holidays and our third wedding this week is Kenzie who is trying to incorporate the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons into her wedding next year! Find out who Kenzie is incorporating all the dice needed for the game into her wedding that she's having at the birthplace of the game! Can we also incorporate theater?! Rob has added another furry friend to his family! Plus Hoody has an UPDATE he needs to share! It's BIG! In the AISLE PILE: a swinging couple asking for their guests to donate to their swinging honeymoon, a bride who tested positive for COVID five days before the wedding, and a groom whose fiancé wants to share his location with her family!
What should we buy on Black Friday 2020?!
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Think you've seen all of the Black Friday deals of 2020?! We're helping go over all of the wedding-specific ones you should take advantage of while still planning the wedding! From dresses and suits, to favors and socks, and even services you can use for the wedding and beyond! Plus a FAMILY EDITION Aisle Pile with all of the crazy family members we can handle! Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful for YOU! and for all of the reviews we receive :)
Can we get a planner's help, please?!
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Our third wedding this week is Alexis, who is a former wedding coordinator! So how does she plan her wedding, with all of the knowledge she gained on the job?! Most importantly- HOW MUCH DO WE TIP OUR VENDORS?! She's also sharing the questions you MUST ASK before booking your venue. Plus- we're celebrating ROB'S BIRTHDAY with mustard, of course! How will he take EB to therapy this week?! In the AISLE PILE: A bridezilla with way too many dances planned; Jamie Lee Curtis officiated a wedding that has us tearing up, and a groom that is not happy with a bride's surprising outfit choices. Add in a bagpipe and a harp, and that's the full episode!
What happens when we mix wine with strippers?!
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It's our first WINE-INFUSED EPISODE! We're drinking while recording, and talking about all things bachelor/ette parties with our guest Elaina! So yes- STRIPPERS will have their spotlight! Elaina is a couple weeks away from her wedding after getting engaged in March; find out how she brought her guest list from over 200 to 50! She's also fresh off of her large but safe bachelorette party, and a surprise bachelor party for her man! LOTS of tips for how to pull these off in 2020! Plus- EB is worried about a conversation her mom had with a neighbor. In the AISLE PILE: A Maid of Honor who won't go to the bachelorette party, a newlywed couple that was being "searched for" after the big day, and the MOST EXPENSIVE wedding dresses of all time!
What will be forever changed in weddings?!
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Can EB figure out a way to incorporate MATH into wedding decor?! Our listener Taylor joins us this week to not only talk about her New Year's proposal in Amsterdam, but also educates us on the quadratic formula! What does Taylor want to do for her wedding with it being her second wedding? elizabethany talks about having to look at other venues. Plus what things will be forever changed because of everything in 2020?! In the AISLE PILE: a real-life Cinderella whose step-siblings expect her to make their dress, a trick-or-treater trying to track down a lost wedding ring, and a couple who had their wedding at a McDonald's!
What Should We Not Waste Our Money On?!
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Kruz FINALLY sent out his save the dates and they are actual postcards! Our listener Tatum also joins us to talk about how her fiancé proposed during a pandemic without letting it slip and how they are getting married on their college campus with a student discount! And as she struggles with a budget, we're talking all about the numbers and money! What are the wedding items wedding professionals say you shouldn’t spend a ton of money on and how many of them has EB already planned for? What is the rule for +1's for your wedding? Hear about the awkward moment EB had to bring her EX INSTEAD of her fiance as HER plus 1! In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla asking her family to pay for her THIRD wedding, a Dunkin' Donut drive-thru wedding, Chris Harrison has a new line, and so much more!
Did EB survive the massive wedding?!
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elizabethany has [so far] survived going to a large wedding in Coronavirus times, and is here to tell us all about it!- the beautiful, the scary, and the reasons why she has never cried so much in her entire life. Rob, believe it or not, has crossed off another major planning milestone! We also introduce you to Autumn, who got engaged in Paris! Her fiancee did a LOT of prep before the proposal, and we're giving him a lot of props for it! Now they've brought their wedding to 10% of the original plan. As a huge Disney fan, will she incorporate some of that into the decor?! You better believe EB has some ideas for her! In the AISLE PILE!: A bridesmaid gets kicked out, then invited back in... but doesn't show up. Another "bride" is going forward with her wedding planning, even without a groom who knows anything about it.. and a bridesmaid who pumped during the wedding portraits!
How honest should you be with the bride?
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ROSE IS MARRIED! And she's back to tell us all about her Zion National Park wedding! First: What did EB do on her would-be wedding day? She also needs everyone's help when it comes to being honest or not with the bride at an upcoming wedding. Do you disappoint them early, or ask for forgiveness later? Rob has more updates from his trip and the new tasks he's doing to make it feel even more real. Rose tells us about how she remained calm and was able to fully enjoy the day- a pre-weddingmoon. In the AISLE PILE: A maybe-bridezilla who is demanding a new ring for her engagement, a student who is upsetting all of his teachers by testing their rings, a picnic wedding, and a Target ambush-wedding.
How do we make the most of a virtual wedding?!
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We're back from our mini-vacations and we're joined by our first listener-guest Anjelica, who invited us to her virtual wedding back in July! Hear everything from her perspective on how to throw a virtual wedding and how she had a rainbow-wedding dress! What is the one thing Anjelica recommends every does for their wedding with the videographer? How did Rob's photo-shoot vacation go and was he awkward during his engagement photos? Plus what is EB doing to celebrate her original wedding date? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who had SEVEN dresses for her big day, a groom who went ghost on the wedding day, a couple who won BIG from a lottery scratcher gift, and so much more!
What's really going on with OUR weddings now?!
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It's been a while since we last gave you updates on OUR weddings so we're updating you on everything Rob and Elizabethany are currently doing for their weddings, and all about that missing "third"! EB is coming with the best tips for how to make sure your face and outfits look great in engagement photos! but is she becoming a wedding hoarder at this point? Plus how should you uninvite someone from a wedding? Hoody's ex-roommate was not very subtle in their ways. In the AISLE PILE: a Harry Potter wedding, a 'zilla who uninvited a groom's friend, a "kid bouncer" for your wedding, and so much more!
How can we plan a 2020 wedding in TWO MONTHS?!
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Since this year is all about changing plans, what if you suddenly decide to GO THROUGH with your 2020 wedding?! Our radio friend Kylie is joining us to talk about how she has very quickly put together her wedding on *the perfect date*- in THREE WEEKS! The most stressful part: the bridesmaid dresses! Can we help her sort them out?! Plus: A bride who stopped the vows, a couple's hierarchy of dinner options, and an opportunity to watch "Bridesmaids" with the director of the movie!
Can we plan a BASEBALL themed wedding?!
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Elizabethany's future sister-in-law Maddy is here to give us her side of everything Mike told us last week from the Nats Park proposal to how they reconnected after first meeting! Does she feel pressured to compete with EB to have the better wedding in the family? Why is Bud Light Lime the main thing both Maddy and Mike care about at their wedding? and EB has some plans for incorporating baseball into every aspect of their wedding! Is Maddy into it? In the AISLE PILE: a sister-in-law who gave birth on the wedding day, a couple who got married at Trader Joe's, and Rob tells us that about the wedding he went to that made internet headlines because a bridesmaid was gone during the entire wedding night!
How did EB's brother propose?!
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elizabethany's brother Mike is our third wedding as we hear all about his relationship and Nationals Park proposal! Did his fiance stalk him into a relationship? How long did he save up for the ring? and he's sharing what it means to him to be EB's "Man of Honor!" It might not mean as much as a case of BLL's, though. In the AISLE PILE: A bridezilla with ridiculous demands for HER bridesman, a bloody groom, and our reactions to Mahomes' proposal! Stay tuned next week when we have Mike's fiance on!
How can we get wedding freebies right now?!
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We're introducing you to another coworker and bride-to-be Colleen! We're talking to Colleen and learning everything about how long she waited before getting the ring and how she made all the hints to her then-boyfriend! Why is Kruz super excited that Colleen's wedding is in Buffalo? Does anybody remember what they said during the proposal? What freebies can you score for your wedding, bridal party and registry? In the AISLE PILE: a Groomzilla with a very strict dress code, a mother of the bride who left the dress at TSA, and two siblings who got different amounts of money for their weddings from their parents!
What should be the FINAL SONG played?!
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Brooke Taylor is back as a NEWLYWED to tell us everything about her wedding- the highs, lows, memories, mistakes, and if she's happy she didn't postpone again! Plus it's our FINAL BATTLE OF THE PLAYLISTS! What will be the FINAL SONG to play at the reception, and will Rob mess it up with his third song again?! EB talks about sending re-save the dates, and Rob is trying to leave Mallory to go to a wedding by herself. In the AISLE PILE: A Mother-In-Law-zilla who hijacked the wedding date, a "Wedding Wendy" who crashed a wedding, and the amazing thing one couple did with their catering after canceling their big wedding.
What SLOW SONGS should be played?!
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Riley's back and we learn she's postponing her wedding until next year for a surprising and great reason! Meanwhile, EB's first dress fitting didn't go as well as planned. We're talking the reasons you should or shouldn't book hotel blocks and realize that Kruz will now have the first wedding in the "I Do Crew!" Plus a BATTLE OF THE PLAYLISTS for the best slow dance songs for the couples to dance to at their wedding! Would we rather have our grandparents be at a small wedding or have a big wedding with no grandparents? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who got ARRESTED for demanding too much of her bridesmaid, a bride gifting her groom the perfect wedding gift, and we find out how much a professional bridesmaid actually makes!
What are the best PARTY STARTING songs?!
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Rose makes her first appearance on the show to talk about her potential elopement at an AirBNB in Utah! We're learning about everything it takes to throw the celebration at someone else's home. Plus we all battle it out to see who has the best party starter songs to get people dancing at their weddings! What was Hoody's experience going to a wedding during coronavirus? Why is Kruz hiring MORE musicians after already getting a full band? In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla who asked her bridesmaid to help wipe, a couple who got married on the Brooklyn Bridge, a wedding that gave everyone coronavirus, and having guard dogs sniff for COVID at a wedding.
What are the best songs to dance with your parents to?!
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elizabethany is having a tough week as she announces the postponement of her wedding. BUT, the show goes on with our battle of the playlists for best PARENT DANCE SONGS! Riley confesses that there's something she wants to be bougie about and Marshall won't tell her no.. and Rob confesses to getting some *treatments* done for his photos! In the AISLE PILE: A bridezilla with a Photoshop request, a groom that got aggressive and ended up in the river, a royal wedding, and a mom who misses her dead parrot.
What will be *our songs* for the first dance?!
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OUR FIFTH music episode is here and we're battling to see who has the best FIRST DANCE songs! [18:50] Plus was Riley able to get her dress altered to be something she actually likes? EB had some very important conversations that could mean a postponement is imminent. Rob called off his engagement photoshoot. In the AISLE PILE [31:00]: a bride who ruined her wedding by getting rid of a bridesmaid! PLUS: a mom who wouldn't stop until she found a back-up pastor ten minutes before the wedding, a controversial celebrity engagement, and Target's wedding line!
What are the best grand RECEPTION ENTRANCE songs?!
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OUR FOURTH music episode is here and we're battling to see who has the best Grand Entrance songs! Plus what did Riley end up naming her wedding dress, and why should we be shocked she's not in jail? EB is worried about wedding karma coming to get her. What did Kruz hire to perform music at his wedding? In the AISLE PILE: a couple who sang a thank you song for EVERYONE at the wedding and a niece of the bride who ripped the bride's hand-stitched dress! PLUS: Tips to have the grandest of all entrances!
What are the best COCKTAIL HOUR songs?
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IT'S THE COCKTAIL HOUR MUSIC EPISODE! We're battling it out for the best songs to play for the "pregame." But what's weighing in heavily: Are we in denial thinking our upcoming weddings will be able to happen? How many changes should we plan on making and how should we handle it? Brooke Taylor is joining us to talk about how she's handled getting ready for her AUGUST wedding after it was postponed from May. In the AISLE PILE: A deadly wedding, a bridezilla with demands for the fam, wristbands all upcoming weddings may want to incorporate, and the "Corona Calculator."
What is the best wedding recessional song?!
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OUR SECOND music episode is here and we're battling to see who has the best recessional/walking out of the ceremony songs! Plus- how much has EB gotten done on her wedding list? Why is Riley glad she got ring insurance? Rob going through "photographer negotiations" and we have QUESTIONS. In the AISLE PILE: a bridezilla wanting multiple engagement rings, what Disney Princess would Rob marry? and a listener's email about a bride not recommending masks at her wedding!
What will we play for the ceremony processional?!
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OUR FIRST MUSIC EPISODE IS HERE!!! We're having a battle of the playlists- for the ceremony/aisle processional songs! Whose playlist do you like best?! Plus- what is on EB's MUST-DO list for this weekend? Riley is getting ready to meet her dress, and Rob is continuing to "be a planning pro." In the AISLE PILE: A bridezilla that has a lot of TURTLE demands, a movie to look forward to, a subreddit that we're excited but worried about, and the two biggest tips for music at weddings! What's on our NO PLAY list?!
Can we do it on the beach?!
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Rob is trying to make a big production happen at his beach wedding, while EB is recording from the beach! All while Riley is about to make a huge life moment happen! How do you find a band for your wedding? And how do you get through all the meetings with vendors, even after booking?! Covering these questions AND in the AISLE PILE: A groom faced with an ultimatum over his best "man," a viral wedding at a protest with someone from Love is Blind, and a trick for getting invitations for only 7 cents!
Who has the best bridesmaid?!
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Riley gives an update on her mom's dress, and their pre-marital counseling that includes an activity book! EB is actually trying to be "extra" with one aspect of her planning and shopping! Is a second dress for a different day too much? Plus: Who deserves the title of Best Bridesmaid of the Year? We have stories and need to crown a winner. In the AISLE PILE: A bridezilla has strict rules for nails, Ohio is allowing big weddings, but with other rules that may not make it worth it, and a website that auctions off could-be wedding items for PENNIES.
Can we get vintage hexagon flowers, please?!
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After a meeting with a possible florist, EB says she feels like it was another language she's never heard or been prepared to translate.. So we're going over mistakes brides make with wedding florals. Plus- Rob is working on his guest list, and Riley's mom did not order the dress Riley had picked out, which we know is definitely not a good thing. In the AISLE PILE: A couple that LOVES Back To The Future and incorporated it into their wedding and life, gift ideas for people who are having wedding-events postponed or canceled, and a bridezilla sends a text that probably ended a friendship forever.
What does Mallory have to say?!
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Finally, Rob's fiancé Mallory joins us to tell her side of their love story and wedding planning! Does she like how long he waited to propose and how long they've waited to start planning the wedding?! She's also dropping breaking news- their date, location, and venue! In our AISLE PILE: A photographer who may have saved a mother/daughter relationship, bridesmaids who were kicked out of the wedding after the bachelorette party, and a website that can help you with ideas for your colors!
What does fiancee JB have to say?!
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It's time for EB's fiance to join our fiance series! JB joins us to tell us how he's essentially let EB have her "vision" for the wedding come to life and how he almost spoiled the proposal multiple times! Is he okay with having a Slip n' Slide for the wedding aisle? Plus what is he worried the most about for the wedding? In the Aisle Pile: a "guestzilla" who got invited by the grandma of the groom, DIY projects that will definitely stand out that you can work on now, and how long should you wait before emailing a wedding vendor again?
What does Marshall have to say?!
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In the first of our fiance series, Riley's fiance Marshall joins us to tell his side of their love story, challenges, wedding planning, and that engagement photoshoot! and we find out what's up with Riley's cemetery obsession. In the Aisle Pile: A bridesmaid wants to know if it's too late to quit the wedding of her sister in law, new rules for weddings as states start reopening, and is it okay to hire someone you know as a stripper?
Can we make it through couples counseling?
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As Rob and Riley get ready to meet with their priest and rabbi, we do a little pre-pre-marital counseling together. How scary are the questions, and are they easy for us to answer? There are lots of businesses finding ways to stay open and help people plan their weddings in a new normal! Let us inspire you to keep going! In the AISLE PILE: A bridezilla who isn't inviting her parents or sister, and two sets of bridal parties that showed their love to couples who really needed a pick me up.. figuratively and literally.
Why would you need to be that extra?!
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Can we talk 1500s? Rob, EB, and Riley play a game where we try to guess old wedding lingo used back in the day and surprisingly Rob knows his stuff! BIG NEWS in Rob's bougie wedding planning for the third week!- Let's find out their budget! Should EB be sharing updates on her wedding crafts before the wedding and will Riley make her cake? PLUS what are Riley's feelings on her mom's dress now that it's finally arrived? AISLE PILE: A maid of honor "gift" that completely interrupted the first dance, misspelled wedding invitations, and LEGO weddings!
With this ring, can we get freebies?
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It's time to talk about the RINGS! Riley, Rob and EB talk about buying wedding bands and if it's normal to wear them/try it out for a while before the wedding. And did you have to change your wedding plans? We have a list of places giving out freebies/discounts for dresses, jewelry, rings, and more for hurting brides and first responders! PLUS: Rob has signed his name on the dotted lines and made some official decisions! EB asked if her fiancee is going to leave her before the wedding. AISLE PILE: A groom who won't let his sister bring her life partner, a card game for couples to play, and a recap of Married at First Sight in DC and celebrities' weddings!
Should we care about these little things?
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We need to keep Rob in quarantine because it's ACTUALLY making him plan his wedding more than he has since we started this thing! There's PAPERWORK! We also talk about what we've learned about our partners since being in lockdown with them [and what about us is driving them nuts]! How much did Riley put down on her wedding flowers and will they be worth it? Plus in the AISLE PILE: a mother in law is kicked out of a bridal shower, a couple who got arrested for getting married during quarantine, wearing wedding dresses to do chores, and Zoom proposals!
How much are we drinkin?!
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Brooke Taylor joins us this week as we're doin it from our homes- like the rest of the world! and what else is there to do besides drink?! So we're talking all about alcohol- what we'll have, if you should serve liquor, and even a TIP FOR SAVING MONEY ON WINE! ** Brooke talks about how she postponed her wedding; Rob has an update on a new possible location! EB has been crafting. AISLE PILE: A bridezilla who hates the best man, a $2 wedding favor idea, and creative ways to go on with the wedding!
What happens when we have to postpone?
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Elizabethany gets the title of "Bridezilla" this week! but we're also talking about our friends' weddings that have been postponed due to Coronavirus and what it takes to not get them canceled. Is wedding insurance worth it? Will it save anything? In the AISLE PILE: Heels for the grooms, a stat about living together beforehand affecting the marriage sex, and whether or not we believe in divorce.