The Wedding Lounge UK

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Everything you need to know about planning your wedding from two expert wedding planners.

Bite-size episodes for busy people short on wedmin time. Packed full of useful information, tips and advice to help you plan your wedding.

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March 17 · 36 min
Wedding F*$% Ups - What Has Gone Wrong at Real Weddings
This week's episode is a little different to usual, today we are sharing things that have gone wrong at real weddings. It is inevitable, things won't go exactly to plan on the wedding day - hopefully these anecdotes will help you to prepare for some of things that may pop up!
March 10 · 28 min
Meet Today's Lounge Guest : Kelly from Creative Brides
Today we are joined by Kelly from Creative Brides. Kelly helps DIY couples plan, organise, and craft their own wedding details, so they can avoid overwhelm and create a meaningful, personal celebration—without blowing their budget. Find Kelly at: https://www.creative-brides.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@creativebrides https://www.facebook.com/creativebrides1 https://www.instagram.com/diyweddingsbycreative.brides https://www.youtube.com/@creative-brides
March 3 · 17 min
How to Word Your Wedding Invitations
In today's episode of the podcast, we look specifically at the wording used on your wedding invitations. We discuss the differences depending on who is hosting and how formal you would like to your invitations to be. Invitation wording can be found in Debrett's wedding guide: https://debretts.com/ Wording examples: If the Bride's parents are hosting - Mr and Mrs John Smith request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Anna Jane to Mr William Charles Hunter at St George's Church, Dudley on Saturday 18th July 2026 at 2 o'clock and afterwards at Heather Lodge, Dudley D12 3AB If the couple are hosting their wedding - Mr William Hunter and Miss Anna Smith request the pleasure of your company at their marriage at St George's Church, Dudley on Saturday 18th July 2026 at 2 o'clock and afterwards at Heather Lodge, Dudley D12 3AB
February 24 · 30 min
The Morning Of Your Wedding
In today's episode we talk about the morning of your wedding - covering the venue prep, wedding party prep and the logistics. Planning ahead will ensure that you have a relaxing morning on your special day.
February 17 · 59 min
ONE YEAR of The Wedding Lounge Podcast - ft. special guests
We are very excited to be sharing with you a special episode to celebrate one whole year of The Wedding Lounge Podcast! This week we are joined by two very special guests - our husbands! Join us as we find out their take on our weddings, the industry and more...
February 10 · 19 min
Glamping - What to Consider When Planning for Your Guests
In today's episode we chat about organising glamping for the guests at your wedding. Glamping is a great way to continue the party after the main celebrations, especially if you're getting married at home. But what do you need to consider? We share tips on what to provide for your guests, how to enhance their glamping experience and the practicalities of creating a glamping area at your wedding.
February 3 · 37 min
Meet Today's Lounge Guest : Luke Batchelor Productions
This week we are joined by Luke from Luke Batchelor Productions - a cinematic wedding videographer, who focuses on storytelling; producing luxury, high-end wedding films for his couples. Luke explains the differences between styles of wedding videography, what you should be asking when researching your videographer, how much you can expect to pay and much more! Find Luke at: https://www.lukebatchelorproductions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lukebatchelorproductions/ https://www.youtube.com/@LukeBatchelorProductions https://www.tiktok.com/@lukebatchelorproductions
January 27 · 25 min
Evening Food For Your Wedding Day
This week we are talking about our favourite topic - food! We discuss what we mean by evening food, why you should have it and things that you need to think about when organising the evening food at your wedding.
January 20 · 25 min
Your Wedding Rehearsal - Should You Have One?
Today we are talking all things wedding rehearsals. First of all, we explain what we mean by a wedding rehearsal. Then we delve into who has a rehearsal? Why? What happens at a rehearsal? Who attends?
January 13 · 24 min
Day Two Celebrations
In this week's episode we discuss day two celebrations. What do we mean by a day two? Why might you want to have one? We outline what you should consider when planning your day two celebrations, so that yours goes off without a hitch!
January 6 · 51 min
Meet Today's Lounge Guest : Ben from Stylus Live and Outrage Events
Today we are joined by the fabulous Ben, from Stylus Live and Outrage Events. Ben shares his extensive knowledge on all things music and production. What is production? What should couples be considering when planning their wedding? With over twenty years experience in the events industry, Ben is a fountain of knowledge! Find Stylus Live and Outrage Events at: https://stylus.live/ https://weareoutrage.com/ https://www.instagram.com/styluslive/ https://www.instagram.com/outrageevents/
Dec 30, 2025 · 16 min
Planning The Night Before Your Big Day
The night before your wedding is your moment to decompress and take a breath before the celebrations begin. How are you planning on spending it? In this episode we talk about making the most of that time, who you might to spend it with it and what you could do.
Dec 23, 2025 · 17 min
Planning The Top Table At Your Wedding Reception
Today we’re talking about your top table. What style table should you have? Who should you have sitting on there? How will you differentiate the top table? Do you even want one? All of your key questions, answered.
Dec 16, 2025 · 39 min
Meet Today's Lounge Guest : Jo from Moody Blooms
Today we are joined by Jo from Moody Blooms – a Kent-based florist. Jo talks about seasonality, sustainability and how best to make the most of your wedding flowers. Find out more about Moody Blooms at: https://moody-blooms.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/moody_blooms/ jo@moody-blooms.co.uk 07968 735657
Dec 9, 2025 · 22 min
Selecting Your Wedding Party
In this week’s episode we give you top tips on what to consider when choosing your wedding party. We discuss the roles and responsibilities involved, whether you have to ask certain people and the financial implications.
Dec 2, 2025 · 19 min
Suppliers You Need to Hire For Your Marquee Wedding
In this episode we share all of the suppliers that you need to source for your marquee wedding. We give you our top tips on what to look for when booking your marquee suppliers – a must have for anyone planning a marquee wedding or celebration.
Nov 25, 2025 · 13 min
Ideas for Readings At Your Wedding Ceremony
Whether you’re having a religious ceremony, a registry office wedding or a celebrant led ceremony, you may want to include readings in your ceremony. If you’re having a religious ceremony, your officiant will be able to advise you on appropriate religious readings. The Church of England website is a great source for suggested readings: https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/your-church-wedding/planning-your-ceremony/bible-readings-your-wedding If you’re looking for non-religious readings, here are a few suggestions: Guess How Much I love You – Little Nut Brown Hare Love Like A River – Whitney Hanson I Wanna Be Yours – John Cooper Clarke How Falling In Love Is Like Owning A Dog Everything I Know About Love – Dolly Alderton Here are some blogs for further inspo: https://www.brides.com/story/nonreligious-wedding-ceremony-reading-ideas https://www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-planning/ceremony-and-reception/wedding-readings/ https://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/wedding-planning/readings/modern-wedding-readings
Nov 18, 2025 · 25 min
Meet Today's Lounge Guest : Ben from Grizzly Bear Events
This week’s lounge guest is Ben from Grizzly Bear Events – this is a must listen for anyone planning a wedding at home or in a marquee. Ben talks about your power considerations, common mistakes that he’s seen at weddings and how to avoid them! Grizzly Bear Events are power experts for the events industry; hiring out generators, lighting, chillers and much more. Find more about Grizzly Bear Events at: https://grizzlybearevents.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/grizzlybearevents/ https://www.facebook.com/grizzlybearevents
Nov 11, 2025 · 19 min
Invitations and Save the Dates
This week we share our top tips (and bug bears!) when planning your wedding save the dates and invitations. Do you need to send a save the date? What information should you include? This is a must for anyone at the start of their wedding planning journey!
Nov 4, 2025 · 20 min
How to Personalise Your Wedding Day
In this week’s episode we discuss how to personalise your own wedding day to make it yours. We talk about how to personalise your ceremony, reception, what you’re wearing and everything in between.