The Bouquet Toss - A Wedding Planning Podcast

Disrupting the Exclusion of Disabled Couples by the Wedding Industry

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
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Disrupting The Best Day Of Your Life Trope

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. 
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Disrupting Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party Traditions

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!
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Disrupting the Stressed-Out Bride Archetype

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!
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Disrupting the Tradition of Buying Your Wedding Dress and Keeping It Forever

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.
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Disrupting Expensive Wedding Decor with DIY

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!
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Disrupting Child Marriage - With VOW For Girls

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.
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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. 
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Disrupting Printed Wedding Invitations By Going Digital

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 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!
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Even Celebrities Are Disrupting Traditional Weddings

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.
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Disrupting The Traditional Wedding Registry

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.
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