What this podcast is all about & why we decided to end it after 8 years

For 8 years, The Big Wedding Planning Podcast has been a go-to resource for real, honest, and unfiltered wedding planning advice. With hundreds of episodes and an incredible community of listeners, it’s helped thousands of marriers plan their weddings with clarity, confidence, and heart.

This final episode is both a love letter to longtime listeners and the perfect starting point for anyone just discovering the show.

Michelle is joined by the original co-host, Christy Matthews, for a heartfelt and candid farewell conversation that includes:

1. A breakdown of the must-listen episodes to start your wedding planning journey:

• Ep 3 – Firsts: What to Do Right After You Get Engaged

• Ep 4 – Budget: How Much?

• Ep 5 – The Guest List

• Ep 31 – The Final Details

• Ep 176 – The Ceremony Layout

• Ep 210 – Crash Course in Wedding Planning

• Ep 392 – How to Start Wedding Planning: Your First Steps

2. Favorite guests, most memorable moments, and behind-the-scenes stories

3. How the podcast has impacted their lives—and why it’s time to say goodbye

4. An honest look at the challenges of keeping a passion project going for 8 years

Whether you’re brand new here or you’ve been listening since day one, this episode captures the heart and spirit of what made The Big Wedding Planning Podcast so special.

To every listener, guest, and supporter: thank you. You made this show what it was.

Though this is the final new episode, the entire catalog will remain available for free—full of timeless, practical content to guide you through your wedding planning journey.

Love you, love your show!

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Hosted & Produced by Michelle Martinez
Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics

Follow us On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!

In this episode, we dive straight into the essentials of wedding attire alterations with Cora Mercer from Tailored in White. Discover actionable tips on how to save money on tailoring while ensuring your attire fits like a glove on the day of. Cora explains the intricacies behind alteration costs, gives advice on handling size changes, and shares the best bustling techniques to enhance both comfort and style. She also covers when to seek out a tailor and the expected timeline for the alteration process. Listen in for invaluable insights that will help you navigate wedding attire adjustments smartly and creatively!

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What you will learn

• The Importance of Tailoring: Why proper fitting should be a key aspect of your wedding planning.
• Bustling Techniques: How to choose the right bustling for your dress and the importance of practicing before the big day.
• Cost Factors: Understanding what drives the cost of alterations and how to budget for them.
• Accommodating Changes: Tips for handling alterations related to pregnancy or weight loss.
• Undergarments and Structure: The role of undergarments and built-in support in enhancing the fit and look of your wedding attire.
• Fabric Considerations: How different materials and details like lace and beading affect the tailoring process.
• Preservation Tips: Advice on preserving your gown post-wedding, whether for sentimental reasons or practical future use.

Links We Referenced

Tailored in White Website

Tailored in White on Tik Tok

Tailored in White on Instagram

Pinterest: @tailoredinwhite

The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is...

Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez & Shaun Gray

• Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics
• On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention!
• Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode

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