Did you realise that the success, or dismal failure, of your wedding speeches can throw your reception timeline, energy and atmosphere into total chaos?

Poorly planned, badly timed, rambling, or offensive speeches can affect everyone from your caterers, to your friends, your videographer to your DJ.

We’re throwing it back to one of your all‑time favourite and value-packed episodes of the Unbridely Podcast: Episode #34 with multi‑Emmy award‑winning comedy writer and founder of Authentically Funny Speeches, Beth Sherman.

Beth breaks down her foolproof 6-part speech structure that keeps things heartfelt, hilarious, and crucially, short because you’re aiming for that sweet 3-5 minute spot to avoid derailing your meal service and letting everyone hit the dance floor on time with a bit of enthusiasm left. This is fundamental gold for wedding reception planning.

So if the thought of giving a wedding speech makes your palms sweat and your voice go wobbly, or you’ve asked someone to do a speech at your wedding and they seem less than thrilled, this episode is exactly what you, or they, need.

You can set them up for success by sharing this episode with them.

RESOURCES

For 10% off any of Beth’s speech writing packages, use the code UNBRIDELY at checkout. Authentically Funny Speeches: https://authenticallyfunnyspeeches.com/

The FREE Ultimate Wedding Speech Writing Guide: https://authenticallyfunnyspeeches.com/free-how-to-write-a-wedding-speech

Video with Susie Wilkins “Wedding Speech But HATE Speaking In Public? Watch This!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zxZtS1oeyY

2019 article on Psycom.net: https://www.psycom.net/glossophobia-fear-of-public-speaking

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck

https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds

This is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfelt wedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔

AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪

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These 5 wedding mistakes are breaking my heart this wedding season. And on the planning and lead-up side to your wedding, you might dismiss them. They may not seem as important as other things, or that they’ll have much of an impact on your day. But on the other side of your wedding, I see people genuinely upset, disappointed and sometimes angry too that they didn’t give themselves the best chance of success.

And perhaps the worst part is that these 5 heartbreaks come from real couples who have shared their regrets with me after the fact, and they could've been dodged.

These lessons hit hard for weddings and for life in general.

RESOURCES

Ep38: Yes, You Need a Photo Captain (or 2) and This Is Why with Valentina Perez Studio

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Easy Name Change.

You simply choose which companies you need to notify, and they send you detailed process instructions for each of your companies, plus ready to send forms, letters, and emails, so you just attach your marriage certificate to them and you're done!

More info on how to change your name after you get married: https://unbridely.com/blog/name-change-after-marriage

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Joe Karso from Do Better Weddings is on a mission to help men seriously lift their groom game. He shares some eye‑opening mindset shifts and super practical ideas that make it easier for grooms to stop being passengers and actually show up as real partners in the planning, on the day and beyond.

We talk about what it looks like when a groom is genuinely present and supportive, how tiny, thoughtful actions can completely shift how supported a bride feels, and why “I don’t care, do whatever you want” isn’t the easygoing line a lot of guys think it is.

And because Joe is driven to over-serve, he’s also created a FREE Groom’s Survival Guide for Unbridely Podcast listeners. It is packed with simple, doable ways for grooms to pull their weight and feel proud of how they’ve shown up. Joe shares exactly how your groom can get his hands on it, right at the end of the episode.

So if you’re tired of feeling like the default project manager of your own wedding, or you’ve got a groom who wants to help but needs a game plan, Joe’s got you.

RESOURCES

FREE Groom Survival Guide: https://dobetterweddings.co/

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck

https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds

This is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfelt wedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔

AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪

Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To Write Wedding Vows That Don't Suck' for just $27 now! 🧡

https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds

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Can you guess what a space disco in a Texas ghost town, and a punk rock concert with a merchandise table, have in common with a traditional wedding?

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with New York–based founder, author and self-confessed “anti-wedding planner” Amy Shack Egan, the woman behind Modern Rebel, the Love Party movement, and the day-of coordination marketplace, Cheersy. We dive into what a Love Party actually is, how to design a wedding that feels like “you” without forgetting your guests, and why wedding planning can be the ultimate team sport for your relationship.

Amy also shares how hundreds of real couples have rewritten the rules of their weddings, and how she’s bottled a decade of experience into her new book, The Rebel Wedding Planning Guide: Rewrite the Rules and Celebrate Your Love, out February 10.

If you’re feeling “meh” about planning a cookie-cutter wedding, or you secretly wish someone would give you permission to do things differently, this conversation is going to light you up.

Resources Mentioned:

Modern Rebel Co: https://www.modernrebelco.com/

Cheersy: https://cheersy.com/

Amy’s book: The Rebel Wedding Planning Guide: Rewrite the Rules and Celebrate Your Love

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Never Miss Moments Unbridely's recommended wedding guest photo and video-sharing tool. With your unique QR code, your family and friends can quickly, easily and securely share their snaps with you in your personalised online gallery.

Visit nevermissmoments.com/unbridely to receive your 10% discount on your gallery.

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This is a topic I've actually had on my list to talk about for about four months now. Recently, the story about Brooklyn Beckham and his mum, Victoria Beckham, hit the headlines, and the internet just went wild.

Brooklyn said in an interview that he and his wife, Nicola, felt uncomfortable and embarrassed by some of his mum's behaviour at their wedding three years ago. And then, chaos.

It wasn't just a gossip moment. It tapped into something deeply familiar. Because these sorts of tensions happen in regular families all the time, just without the never-ending memes.

It made me think: maybe there's never been a better time to talk about why this topic hits people so hard, and how the expectations of mothers in weddings have shifted so, so far from what they used to be.

RESOURCES

1800 RESPECT: https://www.1800respect.org.au/

White Ribbon Australia: https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/

Relationships Australia: https://www.relationships.org.au/

(USA) National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/

(UK) Domestic Abuse Support: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help#get-help-and-support

(Canda) Family Violence Support: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/fv-vf/help-aide.html

(NZ) Domestic and Family Violence Support: https://www.govt.nz/browse/law-crime-and-justice/abuse-harassment-domestic-violence/domestic-and-family-violence/

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by WedSites.com, Unbridely's recommended all-in-one wedding website builder, guest management platform & wedding planning tool.

Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding website and use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans.

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Have you had the band vs DJ chat with your fiancé?

You know, the one where one of you imagines a soulful jazz quartet playing your old-school first dance song, while the other wants a DJ who can read the room, and keep the dance floor absolutely packed all night?

What if the whole “band vs DJ” debate has been the wrong question all along, and the real secret to unforgettable wedding entertainment is choosing both?

In this episode, you’ll hear from New York–based founder of DLE Event Group, Daniel Linares, who’s spent nearly two decades blurring the lines between DJ, live band, and full-blown emotional experience for couples who refuse to do 'standard wedding vibes.' His team specialises in band-and-DJ hybrid entertainment for weddings and events, blending impact, improvisation, and innovation into every moment.

You’ll learn:

• how to design your wedding around feeling, not formula,
• how to make big magic without the big budget,
• and why the energy you bring as a couple is the single biggest factor in how epic your night becomes.

If you’re allergic to corny, copy-and-paste weddings and want a celebration that looks, sounds, and feels like you, this conversation hands you permission, language, and ideas to build exactly that.

RESOURCES

DLE Events: https://www.dleeventgroup.com/

DLE Events on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dleeventgroup/

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Easy Name Change.

You simply choose which companies you need to notify, and they send you detailed process instructions for each of your companies, plus ready to send forms, letters, and emails, so you just attach your marriage certificate to them and you're done!

More info on how to change your name after you get married: https://unbridely.com/blog/name-change-after-marriage

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Do you want a wedding ceremony that’s a total vibe?
Of course you do. But…what the hell does that actually mean?

What most modern couples are really aiming for is an energetic, fun, relevant ceremony that isn’t too long, but still has meaning and feels. So what really makes guests remember your ceremony? What leaves them happy, valued, and, dare I say, impressed?

The biggest impact that you can make is with your intentions. Because it's the thoughtful touches that say "we see you," and keeping everyone comfy and connected that humans value the most.

Now, this 7-point guide might seem too simple, too basic at first listen to make a real impact. But here's the truth: humans are, more often than not, very simple creatures.

The best news you're going to hear today? You don't need a millionaire's wedding budget to create an incredible experience for yourself, your fiancé, and your loved ones. I've got 7 practical, and battle-tested ways.

RESOURCES

Ep38: Yes You Need A Photo Captain (or 2) And Why with Valentina Perez Studio: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/38-yes-you-need-a-photo-captain-or-2-and-this-is/id1631943614?i=1000613121405

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows (That Don’t Suck)

https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds

This is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfelt wedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔

AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪

Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To Write Wedding Vows (That Don't Suck)' for just $27 now! 🧡

https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds

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If you and your fiancé have been bombarded with targeted ads on socials from faceless wedding photography and/or videography agencies promising huge limited-time discounts and “handpicked creatives,” or if you’ve heard stories about engaged couples not receiving their photos from agencies or being unable to contact anyone in person, I think you’ll find this episode very interesting.

Today I’m chatting with Adelaide-based sweary firestarter, Josh Huggett, who helps to unpack what’s really going on behind those agency offers, what’s risky versus what’s just clever marketing, and how you can make sure your memories aren’t treated like just another booking. Josh shares when agencies can be a great solution for certain couples, when they’re nothing but a big red flag, and the key questions you and your fiancé need to ask before you sign anything.

After this episode, the Unbridely Podcast is taking a 4-week breather, and I’ll be back with you, refreshed and ready, from the 13th of January 2026.

Thank you so much for listening, for your reviews that mean more to me than you may realise, for sharing the show with other engaged couples, and just for trusting me to be a small part of your wedding planning.

RESOURCES

Joshua Huggett Media: https://joshuahuggettmedia.com/

Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imjoshhuggett/

Josh on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ImJoshHuggett

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by WedSites.com, Unbridely's recommended all-in-one wedding website builder, guest management platform & wedding planning tool.

Visit WedSites.com to get started on your FREE wedding website and use code UNBRIDELYPOD to get 10% off any of their paid plans.

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Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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