Welcome to “Wedding Day Podcast” with your hosts Sonja Babich, CEO of Iron Diamond Media - a leading wedding resource featuring seven localized wedding brands across the country and Dan Riggs, Photography and Videography expert and founder at Summit Hill Studios. Come along as they travel from state to state to connect with the most creative and well-respected professionals in the wedding industry. Every episode will arm you with in-depth knowledge; the hottest new trends, wedding day tips a ...
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Welcome to your essential wedding planning digest! The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast takes all the information and inspiration you're used to seeing on OneFabDay.com, and delivers them straight to your ears! Each week, One Fab Day editors Celina and Claire will guide you through the ups and downs of wedding planning, chatting family drama and guest-list dilemmas, and discussing everything from budgets and bridesmaids, to wedding night high-jinks. No topics are off-limits! Our tips and advice a ...
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Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories
Mark Allan Groleau: Professional Wedding Officiant and Storyteller
These are true love stories of couples as told in their wedding ceremony on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies. He officiates weddings and blogs at www.unboringwedding.com, teaches tips and tricks on his YouTube channel, and trains wedding officiants at www.unboringweddingacademy.com.
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Welcome to "The Big Day"! My goal is to educate newly engaged brides and grooms about the process of wedding planning. My guests include a broad range of wedding industry professionals who have seen and done it all. If you want to learn how to make your "Big Day" a special one, with minimal stress, you've come to the right place. So grab a cup of coffee (and your notebook) sit back, relax and enjoy!
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Wecome to my journey where I'll share details of my day till 60 days to the weddings, my champagne problems and of course how I see life and my sea life. Cover art photo provided by Heather Schwartz on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@the_modern_life_mrs
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Send us a text Support the show Produced by Summit Hill Studios summithillstudios.comAv Sonja Babich & Dan Riggs
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Send us a text In this episode of the Wedding Day Podcast, Bree Denman, owner of The Indigo Bride, shares her journey into wedding planning, the impact of COVID on the industry, and the rise of micro weddings. She discusses the logistics involved in private property weddings and the unique challenges of destination weddings. Bree emphasizes the imp…
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Editor Jess O'Sullivan Introduces Her Fabulous Podcast Team For A Brand New Season
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On this new season of the One Fab Day Wedding podcast editor Jess O'Sullivan introduces her podcast team; Rebecca Dore, Laura Bermingham and Diana Bunici. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Send us a text Support the show Produced by Summit Hill Studios summithillstudios.comAv Sonja Babich & Dan Riggs
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Send us a text In this episode of the Wedding Day Podcast, hosts Sonja Babich Dan Riggs and guest Carla Callahan from Young Vine Rentals discuss the intricacies of wedding planning, focusing on the importance of sustainability in floral design. Carla shares her journey from a wedding cake baker to a rental business owner, emphasizing the need for e…
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Send us a text In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, hosts Sonia Babich and Brooke Beise interview Christi Poplar, owner and founder of Studio C Floral in Minneapolis. Christi shares her journey of starting her own floral design company and the experiences she gained from working in the industry for over 30 years. They discuss topics such as the …
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Send us a text Support the show Produced by Summit Hill Studios summithillstudios.comAv Sonja Babich & Dan Riggs
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Send us a text Kim Morrill, owner and founder of Your Perfect Bridesmaid and The Venue Crawl, shares her story and insights on wedding planning and the importance of building relationships in the industry. She discusses the The Venue Crawl Event, where couples can visit multiple venues and meet vendors in a unique and interactive way. Kim emphasize…
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Send us a text Mitch and Jenna from Mitch and Jenna Weddings discuss their journey as wedding officiants and planners. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing the ceremony and the couple's relationship. They share tips for officiants, such as being prepared, creating a personal connection with the couple, and paying attention to details like …
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Episode 10 | Wedding Planning with Kristin Banta Events
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Send us a text Summary Kristin Banta, owner of Kristin Banta Events, discusses her journey in the wedding industry and her approach to creating unique and personalized weddings. She emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions to understand the couple's story and passions, and using that information to design an immersive and meaningful …
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Send us a text In this episode of the Wedding Day Podcast, Sonia Babich and Dan Riggs interview Tyler and Kendrick from Two Birds Event Group in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They discuss venues, DJs, and the importance of the MC role at weddings. Two Birds Event Group offers multiple venues, including the Ivy House, Filament, and the Starling. They also p…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Wedding Day Podcast, Sonja Babich and Dan Riggs interview Ryann Lindsey of Ryann Lindsey Photography. They discuss the importance of wedding photography and the value of capturing moments on the wedding day. They also talk about the benefits of doing a first look and the role of the photographer in scouting the…
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Episode 6 | Wedding Dresses with White Dress Bridal Boutique
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Send us a text In this episode, Sonja Babich and Dan Riggs discuss the process of finding the perfect wedding dress with Christina Wegner from White Dress Bridal Boutique. They emphasize the importance of managing expectations and being open to different styles. They also highlight the significance of the wedding day and the power of weddings to co…
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Episode 5 | Hair & Makeup with Le Beige Beauty
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Send us a text Summary Natalia Kovchan, the founder of La Beige Beauty, shares her journey of starting her own beauty business and the importance of education and training in the industry. She emphasizes the need for brides to book hair and makeup services well in advance and provides tips for creating a timeline for the wedding day. Natalia also d…
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Episode 4 | Wedding Planning with Graceful Events
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Send us a text This week we are in the heart of historic Milwaukee Wisconsin, Home of Wisconsin Bride magazine, talking to Wedding planners Jaffee & Sara from Graceful Events. Today we will learn why hiring a wedding planner is one of the best gifts that you can give yourself, the importance of creating YOU time buffers in your wedding day timeline…
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Episode 3 | Butler Transportation Seattle | Why you should prioritize transportation on your wedding day
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Send us a text This week we are in Seattle, Washington learning about the importance of prioritizing quality transportation for your wedding day. We dig in with Rod Childress from Butler Transportation on all the different types of vehicles you can utilize, how to make Grandma and Grandpa more comfortable on date night (your big day!). Some of the …
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Episode 2 | W Scottsdale - Hotel Venues, Room Blocks + PTO Days
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Send us a text This week we are in sunny Scottsdale Arizona joined by Anna Ly-Luu, Marketing Director of W Scottsdale. Anna's here to fill your cup with wedding hotel and venue secrets, tips on finding your perfect venue, expert insight on room blocks and wedding accommodations, and when you should ideally book your dream wedding venue. Summary In …
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Episode 1 | Pilot episode | Wedding Photography with Andrew Vick
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Send us a text In this episode, Sonia Babich and Dan Riggs interview Andrew Vick, a wedding photographer with extensive experience. They discuss the importance of building a relationship with your wedding photographer and how it can lead to lasting memories. Andrew shares his travel experiences and highlights the value of capturing unique moments i…
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A Covid-19 and Wedding Planning Q&A
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Episode 53 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast is a little bit different to previous episodes, as we recorded it from our respective homes due to Covid-19 restrictions. Thanks to the technological prowess and admirable patience of our producer, Ian Doyle, we were able to put together what we consider to be a really helpful episode, so we hope you do…
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Your Family Drama Dilemmas Solved!
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On episode 52 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're troubleshooting some of the most common family-related dilemmas, covering everything from feuding parents, to interfering siblings, to demanding cousins! Pretty much every couple we’ve encountered has experienced some kind of family conflict around their wedding, so, rather than resist the ine…
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On episode 51 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're going deep on a wedding-planning topic that almost every couple tells us is a top priority - the food and the drinks! Planning your wedding menu can be a real challenge - many couples aren't sure whether to take inspiration from their personal favourites or stick to crowd-pleasers, and then th…
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How to Find the Best Wedding Suppliers
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On episode 50 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're turning our attention towards some very important people. And when we say important, we really mean it, because, without these guys, there literally wouldn’t be a wedding. They are, of course, your vendors! We're offering our top tips for finding the best wedding suppliers in the business, fig…
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Bridal Beauty Prep: Your Essential Guide
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We're constantly fielding questions on wedding beauty prep, so we thought it was about time that we sat down with an expert to give this topic the time and attention it deserves! On episode 49 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're joined by freelance beauty therapist Ciara McCluskey to talk about all things skincare and beauty, taking in waxing…
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How to Deal with Bridesmaid Drama
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How do I tell my sister she's not going to be in my bridal party? What should I do if my maid of honour isn't pulling her weight? How can I get my bridesmaids to agree on their dresses? In episode 48 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're answering all of these questions and more! Yes, we're attempting to take the drama out of wedding planning b…
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In episode 48 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're answering the question that all couples probably ask themselves at some point in wedding planning - “Should we just elope!?” We love elopements here at One Fab Day, particularly as couples get more creative with small weddings and alternative celebrations. But we firmly believe that there are …
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In episode 46 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're talking about how to create a relaxed, fun and informal atmosphere on the big day. Most couples will say that this is a top priority for their wedding, but there's very little information out there about how to actually make it happen, which is where your humble podcast hosts come in! We've pu…
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Our Top Tips for Mastering Your Wedding Budget
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In episode 45 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're focussing on an area of wedding planning that most couples dread discussing, or even thinking about - budgeting! Drawing up and sticking to a budget is blatantly not as fun as shopping for your wedding-day outfits or attending a cake tasting, but it simply has to be done. We can’t promise to t…
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In episode 44 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're talking about the all-important wedding venue search. The wedding venue you choose has a huge impact on the look, feel and vibe of the day, so there's definitely a lot riding on this decision, but the good news is that there are wonderful venues out there to satisfy every budget and set of req…
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How to Manage your Wedding Planning Timeline
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In this week's episode of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're talking about managing your wedding planning timeline, essentially, figuring out what needs to be done, and when, and making a foolproof plan for how it's all going to get completed before the big day! This episode is packed with practical tips, including advice on which items on your…
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The First Thing You Need to Do When You Get Engaged
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It can be hard to know exactly what to do when you get engaged, and in our opinion, there's one, hugely important task that always gets overlooked - sitting down with your other half to discuss your hopes and dreams for the big day! In this week's episode of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're offering up a step-by-step guide to that initial wed…
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In this week's episode of the The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're talking about the phenomenon that is engagement season, specifically, how to get through it if you're waiting on a proposal, or you're feeling insecure about how your own engagement went down! The Champagne-filled period that stretches from December to Valentine's Day can be reall…
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Using Instagram to Plan your Wedding: Our Dos and Don'ts
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This week on The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're covering a topic that we’ve been dying to discuss for quite a while: using Instagram to plan your wedding! Lots of couples tell us that they’ve found inspiration on the popular and sometimes all-consuming app, but it isn’t without its pitfalls! That's why we decided to put together an indispensabl…
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Must-Hear Wedding Tips from Real Grooms
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Who's supposed to plan the stag party? How do you go about writing a wedding speech? Do you need a back-up wedding suit? In episode 39 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we'll be answering all of these questions and more, in conversation with two real grooms! Our guests are lifelong pals Dallan and Pauric, who both got married in 2019, and both pl…
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Things You Can Ditch From Your Wedding Right Now
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We've lost count of the number of times we've been asked how to save money on your wedding, but there's another question that we don't think is asked enough, and that's, "How do I save time in the run up to my wedding?" Well, in episode 38 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're helping you do both! We're presenting a list of all the details, ele…
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The Wedding Planning Advice the Experts Want you to Hear
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In episode 37 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're celebrating One Fab Day's 10th birthday in conversation with founders Naoise McNally and Susan Gallagher! The podcast, and indeed, the very website you're currently visiting, wouldn't exist without them, so it's only fitting that they make an appearance on the show as we hit this very exciting…
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Easy Ways to Make Your Wedding More Sustainable
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Episode 36 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast is all about taking the guilt out of wedding planning, by giving your big day a quick sustainability audit. We're not for a minute suggesting that you turn your plans upside down to reduce the environmental or ethical impact of your wedding, what we're really doing in this episode is highlighting lots o…
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How a Pregnant Fashion Editor Planned her Wedding
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In episode 35 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're talking about planning a wedding when two become three! The further we move away from traditional marriages, the more brides find themselves in the position of wedding planning while pregnant. Obviously, if your due date is around the time of your wedding, you may have to postpone it, but if y…
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How to Make *Any* Kind of Wedding Ceremony Special
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In episode 34 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're on a mission to help you create a meaningful and highly personal ceremony, the kind that will make your guests laugh, cry, and maybe even break into song! Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, particularly if you're having a religious or civil ceremony (although, it's worth pointing ou…
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An Expert's Guide to Planning a Destination Wedding
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In episode 33 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're discussing the kind of wedding that most couples have probably considered, at least for a few blissful moments - destination weddings! To tackle this topic, we recruited an authority on the subject, Lindsay Moynagh, founder of House of Hannah, who specialises in planning gorgeous destination w…
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Your Essential Guide to Winter Weddings
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In episode 32 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're lighting the candles, donning our sparkliest dresses, and clinking glasses of mulled wine, because this episode is all about winter weddings! If you're due to get married in the colder months, or you're currently weighing up the pros and cons of a winter wedding, this is definitely the episode…
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Post-Wedding Comedown: The Struggle is Real
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In episode 31 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're travelling beyond the wedding day itself, into the tricky post-wedding period. This episode is a direct response to the many readers and listeners who’ve told us that they struggled to fill the gap after their vows had been exchanged, and the confetti had been thrown. Post-wedding blues, other…
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Should You Invite Children to Your Wedding?
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In episode 30 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're tackling a subject that is always the source of much controversy, and often, a lot of head-scratching on the part of the engaged couple, too: children at weddings. We’ve talked through the most frequently asked questions on this topic - whether you should invite children to your wedding, how t…
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How to Save Money on Your Wedding
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In episode 29 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're talking about an issue that almost every engaged couple struggles with - keeping costs down during wedding planning! No matter how big or small the pot of cash you're working with, and no matter how extravagant or simple your dream wedding is, it's only natural that you'll want to get bang for…
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In episode 28 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're tackling an element of wedding planning that's pretty elusive - making your wedding unique. We're the first to admit that this is a confusing concept. After all, if you Google "unique wedding ideas", you're going to end up with a list of suggestions that are quite the opposite! But in reality,…
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Anxiety, Stress and Your Wedding: How to Deal
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In episode 27 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we’re tackling a subject that isn’t often spoken about, but affects pretty much every engaged couple - wedding-related stress and anxiety. This could be anything from pre-ceremony nerves to the kind of severe anxiety that warrants a trip to see a doctor or mental health professional. We asked psycho…
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Coconut rum, Knocked Up, and a backyard gazebo. This is the true love story of Yvonne and Mike as told in their real wedding ceremony at Harding Waterfront Estate on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blo…
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Help! I’m Getting Married in Three Months!
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In episode 26 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we're discussing how best to plan a wedding when time is not on your side. Whether you're working with a timeline of three months, or you've had a longer engagement, but you're now running way, way behind on your wedmin, this episode is for you! We're offering up our most practical last-minute weddi…
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Mac n' cheese, a crowded mountain cliff, and a New Zealand vineyard. This is the true love story of Sarah and Craig as told in their real wedding ceremony at Casa Loma on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies…
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Everything You Need to Know About Bridal Beauty
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In recent episodes of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast, we’ve led crash courses in wedding dress shopping, bridesmaid dress shopping, guest lists, and honeymoons, and now, it’s time for another biggie - today, we’re talking about all things bridal beauty! This is an area of wedding planning that we get so many questions on, so this week, we're putti…
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