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 Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/)Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)!BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/)Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride (https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride)Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com (mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com)

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 (https://www.elisabethkramer.com/covid-resources) to navigate your wedding and Covid!This episode is sponsored by Greenvelope (thebudgetsavvybride.com/greenvelope).Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/)Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)!BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/)Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride (https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride)Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com (mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com)

Marriage requires skills. It is a partnership that is ever-changing and growing and requires certain strengths in both partners to be the most successful. Having a third party provide outside feedback and resources, is a really powerful way to strengthen your relationship at any stage, but especially in a marriage. Pop culture and movies often put a negative spin on couples therapy, because it is seen as a sign of defeat, or that the end is near, when in fact, it can be used from the start of the relationship to ensure communication and boundaries are where they need to be! Hear from Krystal Mazzola, couples therapist, about the benefits you can receive from couples therapy! Her most recent course, “Confidently Authentic: Stop People Pleasing & Start Being True to Yourself,” is available now. Take 20% off with code SAVVY20. Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/)Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)!BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/)Instagram (https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride)Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com (mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com)

Disabled people make up 20 to 30% of the US population and 50% of people suffer from chronic pain, which makes wedding planning a particularly painstaking process for such a large number of couples! We are so excited to have Meara Bartlett, with us to raise awareness for how we can help make the wedding experience for disabled couples as comfortable as possible.Meara is a disabled author and blogger who experienced the difficulty of planning a wedding firsthand. So, she combined her experience with extensive research to write Wedding Planning for Spoonies, the first wedding planner book to focus on people with physical disabilities. The book is available on Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble, and Kindle. Learn more at spoonielifestlye.com (spoonielifestlye.com)Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/)Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)!BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/)Instagram (https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride)Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com (mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com)

Let's toss out the pressure that comes with the idea that your wedding has to be the best day of your life! Couples have been getting very creative, especially during these last two years, with spreading out their wedding events over multiple locations, months, and even years. While much of this came about out of necessity and dealing with travel restrictions and other limitations, it is actually a really cool trend that helps lengthen your wedding celebration and take the pressure off of just one day.Our guest today is Erica Halpern, and she is just 8 days away from saying "I Do!" We are so excited to get her perspective as a bride having planned her wedding during the pandemic and to try to dissect this trope that your wedding day has the be the best day of your life. This episode is sponsored by BrideBrite (thebudgetsavvybride.com/bridebrite).Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/)Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)!BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/)Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride (https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride)Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com (mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com)

If you're feeling weird about having to open all of your shower gifts in front of an audience, or wondering why you feel pressure to plan an epic bachelorette weekend celebration, this episode is for you. We're breaking down all of the options for these extra wedding events, and brainstorming savvy ways to pull them off that will feel the best for you! With to dive into all things bridal shower and bachelorette is Megan Hanlon, the creator of Modern M-O-H!This episode is sponsored by Vow'd Weddings (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/Vowd)Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/)Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)!The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513699981&sr=8-1&keywords=budget+savvy+wedding&linkCode=sl1&tag=thebudsavbri-20&linkId=f1ce5b3a407599a09eda7cc59a7bc1e5)BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/)Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride (https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride)Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com (mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com)

Somewhere along the line, the term bridezilla came along to describe the stressed-out bride who is frantically and emotionally agonizing over her wedding plans. Wedding planning can be really tough, but it CAN and perhaps SHOULD actually be fun and dare we say, stress-free! From exercise to meditation, CBD products, and more, with us to discuss how to be the best you during wedding planning is Amanda Goetz, CEO at House of Wise. Let's TOSS the bridezilla archetype and KEEP the value of self-care in wedding planning!Check out the B$B + Sola Wood Collection (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/solaBSB)Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/)Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)!The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513699981&sr=8-1&keywords=budget+savvy+wedding&linkCode=sl1&tag=thebudsavbri-20&linkId=f1ce5b3a407599a09eda7cc59a7bc1e5)BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/)Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride (https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride)Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com (mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com)

Wedding dress rental is a trend that might shock your mother or grandmother, but that we are so on board for. Renting most often allows you to get what would have been an entirely more expensive dress for a fraction of the price. Why pay that extra money just to have your stunning dress sit in an attic and collect dust? Learn why renting your wedding dress is an amazing way to cut down on waste and still achieve the wedding look of your dreams in this conversation with Lundyn Carter, CEO & Co-founder of Laine London.This episode is sponsored by Something Borrowed Blooms (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/SBBlooms).Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/)Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)!The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513699981&sr=8-1&keywords=budget+savvy+wedding&linkCode=sl1&tag=thebudsavbri-20&linkId=f1ce5b3a407599a09eda7cc59a7bc1e5)BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/)Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride (https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride)Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com (mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com)

DIY doesn't have to mean cheap or insinuate that sacrifices were made. There are so many amazing resources out there to help you make the Do It Yourself option look incredible, and particularly when it comes to your wedding flowers. Join us for a conversation with Kati Clyde from Sola Wood Flowers to learn tips and tricks for DIYing better, and to learn about the brand new Budget Savvy Bride Collection from Sola Wood Flowers (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/SolaWoodFlowers)!This episode is sponsored by Shutterfly (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/Shutterfly).Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/)Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)!The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513699981&sr=8-1&keywords=budget+savvy+wedding&linkCode=sl1&tag=thebudsavbri-20&linkId=f1ce5b3a407599a09eda7cc59a7bc1e5)BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/)Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride (https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride)Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com (mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com)

On this very special episode of The Bouquet Toss, Sari and Jess sit down with Clay Dunn, CEO at VOW For Girls, to talk about the current campaign that is helping to end child marriage and explain all the ways YOU can get involved to help change the lives of girls all around the world.VOW for Girls is a growing global movement that partners with brands, individuals, and the wedding industry to end the international child marriage crisis.Join us for International Day of the Girl as we raise funds and awareness to ensure every girl can love on her own terms.Check out the B$B fundraising page (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/VOWforgirls) for the campaign, and follow VOWforGirls (https://vowforgirls.org/) on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.For every like, comment, and share, you will unlock $1 from a generous donor (up to $100K) to help start a new future for girls everywhere.Make sure to use the hashtags #VOWForGirls, #DayOfTheGirl, and #StopTheClock and to tag @vowforgirls across social media channels. 100% of funds raised go to underfunded but effective efforts to end child marriage. 

One of the most popular wedding traditions we see today's couples tossing out is the printed wedding invitation. In an effort to save both their wallets and the earth, forgoing those expensive, lavish designs on thick card stock that while gorgeous, ultimately end up in the trash, is a very savvy choice, one that we are big fans of. The world is digital these days, so why not have your wedding invitations be digital too? Join us for a conversation with Ayla Toyokawa, founder of WedSites (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/TBTwedsites) to learn how to make the most out of digital communication for your wedding! Take 10% off your package from Wedsites when you use code TOSS10 at checkout!This episode is sponsored by Shutterfly (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/Shutterfly).Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/)Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)!The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513699981&sr=8-1&keywords=budget+savvy+wedding&linkCode=sl1&tag=thebudsavbri-20&linkId=f1ce5b3a407599a09eda7cc59a7bc1e5)BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/)Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride (https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride)Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com (mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com)

From their choice of venue to wedding day attire and even cake, celebrities are making iconic non-traditional choices to have their wedding their way! We love to see it. Many of these choices may not have been made with the intention of saving money, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t still super smart and savvy ways to cut costs on your wedding! With us, today to discuss steal-worthy ideas from celebrity weddings is Leah Longbrake, host of the Weddings Unveiled podcast.Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/)Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)!The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513699981&sr=8-1&keywords=budget+savvy+wedding&linkCode=sl1&tag=thebudsavbri-20&linkId=f1ce5b3a407599a09eda7cc59a7bc1e5)BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/)Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride (https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride)Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com (mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com)

Gone are the days of registering for crystal vases. Today's couples are much more likely to put a grill, large appliances, or even honeymoon expenses on their registry than they are to put fine china or serving ware. This type of option is often called a cash registry, and it gives the couples a lot more flexibility in how they can use their wedding gifts! Why has this shift happened? And how do more traditional family members or wedding guests feel about it? With us to discuss is Sara Margolis, CEO of Honeyfund.This episode is sponsored by Honeyfund (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/Honeyfund). Click the link to sign up and get a FREE upgrade to an elite account!Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/)Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)!The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513699981&sr=8-1&keywords=budget+savvy+wedding&linkCode=sl1&tag=thebudsavbri-20&linkId=f1ce5b3a407599a09eda7cc59a7bc1e5)BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/)Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride (https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride)Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com (mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com)

Today we are disrupting the expensive bridesmaid dress tradition. Somewhere along the line, it became a universally accepted truth that being asked to be a bridesmaid for a friend's wedding meant dropping a ton of money on a dress you'd never wear again, AND on all of the pre-wedding activities too.Why did we all become obsessed with our friends being clones to get some pretty pictures? And more importantly, why did achieving this look get so expensive? With us to discuss how to do it the savvy way is Grace Lee, founder & CEO of Birdy Grey (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/BirdyGrey).This episode is sponsored by Vow'd (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/Vowd) Weddings.Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/)Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)!The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513699981&sr=8-1&keywords=budget+savvy+wedding&linkCode=sl1&tag=thebudsavbri-20&linkId=f1ce5b3a407599a09eda7cc59a7bc1e5 )BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/)Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride (https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride)Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com (mailto:podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com)

We’re so excited to be kicking off season 3 to continue helping you decide what to keep and what to toss from your wedding day plans. Season 1 focused on traditions like brides wearing white and giving the bride away, while Season 2 explored popular wedding trends like renting wedding items or having a dessert bar. In Season 3 we'll be focusing on disrupting all different aspects of the wedding industry from traditional registries, to bridal shower traditions, and digital invitations. We are really passionate about couples taking back ownership over their own weddings and feeling empowered to plan their day their way. Popular traditions and trends can put a lot of pressure on couples as they try to navigate the expectations of others, and we are here to encourage everyone to plan their weddings the SAVVY way. Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/) Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)! The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513699981&sr=8-1&keywords=budget+savvy+wedding&linkCode=sl1&tag=thebudsavbri-20&linkId=f1ce5b3a407599a09eda7cc59a7bc1e5 ) BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/) Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com

Having just finished season 2 we wanted to take this time to do a special bonus episode about how a shift in values has guided the direction of the The Budget Savvy Bride over the last few years. At first, "Budget" was the operative word, but if you've been following along with the podcast, you know that "SAVVY" is where it's at now! Hear from Jess about what inspired this shift, how she is shaping a values-based community based on the savvy model, AND a really helpful acronym for SAVVY that will help you plan the best wedding for YOU! This week's episode is sponsored by Wedzee (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/wedzee). Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/) Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)! The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513699981&sr=8-1&keywords=budget+savvy+wedding&linkCode=sl1&tag=thebudsavbri-20&linkId=f1ce5b3a407599a09eda7cc59a7bc1e5 ) BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/) Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com

As a wrap-up to season 2, today's episode is all about ditching the pressure of following established traditions and trends, and starting your own. We've discussed all sorts of awesome trends this season, one's we certainly are in favor of keeping if they align with you and your partner, but we are also really interested in what it looks like to reimagine the wedding industry. Caroline Creidenberg, Founder of Wedfuly joins us to breakdown the Wedding Industrial Complex, and discover how we can rewrite weddings for today's couples! This week's episode is sponsored by Shutterfly (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/ShutterflyExclusive) Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/) Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)! The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513699981&sr=8-1&keywords=budget+savvy+wedding&linkCode=sl1&tag=thebudsavbri-20&linkId=f1ce5b3a407599a09eda7cc59a7bc1e5 ) BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/) Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com

Writing wedding vows can be tricky, stressful, and time consuming, so we want to demystify the process to help you write vows you love. One of the most important aspects of making savvy wedding decisions is that they reflect who YOU are, what you believe, and what you stand for. A beautiful way to incorporate these things into your day is by writing your own vows. This is a trend that is incredibly meaningful and personal, making your wedding a true celebration of you and your partner. Tanya Pushkine, also known as The Vow Whisperer, joins us to share her best tips, tricks, and advice for writing your vows, practicing them out loud, and getting rid of those public speaking jitters. This episode is sponsored by Vow'd (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/Vowd)Weddings and by Purple Mattress (http://www.thebudgetsavvybride.com/purple). Add an amazingly comfortable, state of the art Purple mattress to your wedding registry and vow to get your best night’s sleep every night. Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/) Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)! The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513699981&sr=8-1&keywords=budget+savvy+wedding&linkCode=sl1&tag=thebudsavbri-20&linkId=f1ce5b3a407599a09eda7cc59a7bc1e5 ) BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/) Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com

If you follow B$B on Instagram you know we are huge fans of an alternative wedding cake. Actually, we are just huge fans of creative wedding desserts in general! In season one we took a deep dive into the tradition of cutting the wedding cake, why three-tiered cakes became so popular, and how wedding cakes have evolved and changed over time. This time, we are taking a look at what dessert trends are popular right now from donut walls to dessert bars, how to pull it off on a budget, and other options you may want to consider with Randi Smith, owner of Sugar Euphoria (https://sugareuphoria.com/)! This episode is sponsored by Something Borrowed Blooms (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/SBBlooms). Get a FREE centerpiece rental with your $65+ order with CODE: BUDGETSAVVY Visit the Budget Savvy Bride (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/) Join our Private Wedding Planning Community (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/community)! The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513699981&sr=8-1&keywords=budget+savvy+wedding&linkCode=sl1&tag=thebudsavbri-20&linkId=f1ce5b3a407599a09eda7cc59a7bc1e5 ) BSB Wedding Deals (https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/deals/) Instagram: https://instagram.com/budgetsavvybride Email: podcast@thebudgetsavvybride.com