In these strange and harrowing times when weddings and fun events have been postponed, I thought it would be good to plan for the future and continue to answer Bridechilla wedding planning questions as a way to look to the future, to a time whe

411- Keeping Chilla During Times of Crisis

Mar 18th, 2020 38m 26s

We find ourselves globally in a time of crisis, economically, health-wise and dealing with anxiety and the unknowingness of what is around the corner. In this special episode of Bridechilla, I welcome wedding planner, Leah Weinberg from Color P

410- Wedding Alcohol- what to serve and how to stay on budget

Mar 2nd, 2020 36m 49s

In this best of Bridechilla episode, I am joined by Jacqueline Strum, the founder of ThirstyNest.com, the worlds first alcohol gift registry. This episode is everything you need to get the lowdown on alcohol at your wedding. Jacki shares her ti

409- Wedding Planning Q&A

Feb 16th, 2020 33m 44s

Planning a wedding is an exciting and joyous occasion. Anticipation of the big celebration with your friends and family can be exhilarating. However, the planning process can also be daunting and confusing. The Bridechilla Community is here to

408- Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A

Feb 3rd, 2020 30m 50s

Bridechilla Q&A returns! You can enjoy your wedding planning. And the Bridechilla podcast is here to help. Rather than being worried or stressed out, you can find support and encouragement from couples who have many of the same questions as you

407- Top Tips for Planning a Meaningful Honeymoon

Jan 20th, 2020 59m 25s

Travel Planner Irina Vishnevskaya returns to share more helpful honeymoon planning and travel tips. Irina is the founder of Allé, a travel planning business that specializes in creating one-of-kind experiences for adventurers. During this episo

406- Wedding Planning Q&A

Jan 13th, 2020 30m 10s

Bridechilla Q&A is back! Bridechilla founder, Aleisha answers wedding planning questions from the Bridechilla Community.Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the codeword LISTEN

Overcoming Perfectionism with Dr. David Purves

Dec 30th, 2019 45m 11s

We revisit a classic Bridechilla Episode over the holidays.Planning a wedding involves so many factors. There are family and friends to consider, vendors to deal with, and so many other plans, all while preparing to start a new life with your

405-How to not be perfect and still be brilliant!

Dec 30th, 2019 41m 26s

404- Surviving the Holidays

Dec 23rd, 2019 29m 1s

The Christmas and New Year period can wonderful, catching up with friends and family. It can also be challenging for many reasons. Being in a partnership means that you will work together to create new traditions but also potentially embrace yo

403- Honeymoon and Travel Planning Q&A

Dec 16th, 2019 1h

A Honeymoon and travel themed Bridechilla Q&A episode where Aleisha is joined by Irina Vishnevskaya, the founder of allé travel, a custom travel planning company in New York City. A majority of Irina's clients are planning their honeymoon. She

402- Things Everyone Forgets to Plan for On Their Wedding Day

Dec 8th, 2019 46m 33s

Wedding planning can be stressful, and when your mind is all over the place, you tend to forget about the "what-might-happen" moments. Veteran wedding planner and podcast host, Renée Dalo joins Bridechilla to share her best tips about what you

401- Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A

Dec 2nd, 2019 43m 28s

In this episode of the Bridechilla Podcast, Aleisha answers questions from the Bridechilla Community about whether you should hire a planner or coordinator if at the last minute you are freaking out, rude people who are planning wedding day 'po

400- Stress-Free Wedding Dress Shopping

Nov 25th, 2019 48m 26s

Shopping for your wedding attire can take you through a rollercoaster of emotions. From managing expectations (your own and those around you) to opinions, being overwhelmed with choice and considering budget...it's A LOT.In the 400th episode o

399- Bring Your Wedding Venue to Life with Kevin Dennis

Nov 18th, 2019 42m 13s

After you’ve made the important decision of where your wedding will be held, then it is time to decide how you can bring your wedding venue to life. What are some ways you can transform your wedding venue? Start by listening to this episode of

398- Wedding Planning Q&A

Nov 11th, 2019 42m 46s

In this episode of the Bridechilla Wedding Planning Podcast Aleisha answer's wedding planning questions from the Bridechilla listeners, including do you have to invite frendors (friends who are vendors) to the wedding? How to un-invite a plus 1

397- Easy Ways to Plan a Sustainable Wedding

Nov 4th, 2019 44m 35s

Your wedding doesn’t have to leave a negative mark on the environment. There are some easy ways to plan a sustainable wedding, which is exactly what Aleisha shares on this podcast. Weddings can be incredibly wasteful. Disposable plates and cups

396- Avoiding Wedding Planning Burnout

Oct 28th, 2019 34m 52s

Burnout is real and feeling consumed by wedding planning and the emotions and tasks that surround the event can be particularly challenging if your day job and life outside of planning is already stressful. In this episode, I share my tips to r

395- Wedding Planning Q&A with Leah Weinberg

Oct 21st, 2019 38m 2s

On this episode of the Bridechilla podcast, guest Leah Weinberg, founder of Color Pop Events, joins the show for some wedding planning Q&A. Leah took her expertise and attention to detail as a commercial real estate attorney and turned it into

394- Q&A - Making Good Wedding Planning Decisions

Oct 14th, 2019 33m 48s

Bridechilla Wedding Planning Q&A- this episode Aleisha answers wedding planning questions about weekday weddings and guests leaving early, rehearsal dinner speeches and when to not invite family members who might be antagonistic or cause troubl

393- Planning for the Unforeseen Circumstances

Oct 7th, 2019 44m 6s

On this episode of Bridechilla, Emily Sullivan of Emily Sullivan Events joins us as we discuss how important it is to pre-identify unforeseen circumstances. We talk a lot about what things to plan for, like natural disasters, family drama, and

392- Wedding Planning Q&A

Sep 30th, 2019 32m 19s

Whether you are planning a wedding or just going through something stressful, it is nice to hear that other people are dealing with similar issues. Sometimes you hear about other people’s problems and it makes you feel better. Helping you get t

391- Wedding Planning Q&A

Sep 23rd, 2019 46m 2s

Planners (and sisters) Jennifer and Kimberly from Something Fabulous Events join me to answer your wedding planning questions and also share valuable insights about how they work with their clients to really dig into the *why* behind their wedd

390- Creating Your Wedding Mood Board with Oleta Collins

Sep 16th, 2019 46m 33s

With Pinterest, Instagram, and a whole host of wedding-related websites and blogs there is a treasure trove of ideas that you can pull from. Sorting through and knowing which ideas are realistic and within your budget is the real challenge. In

389- Wedding photography Q&A with Cavin Elizabeth

Sep 9th, 2019 41m 12s

Wedding photographer Cavin Elizabeth returns to Bridechilla for part 2 of our wedding photography question and answers series. Cavin shares her professional insights on hair and makeup, thinking about lighting in your venue that will work well