Wedding Reality Check with Sandy Malone
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTrending topics come and go but weddings are forever. Whether you want to do-it-yourself, or hire professionals to help you with your special day, Wedding Reality Check with Sandy Malone provides advice, tips and entertaining stories to help you plan and live through your wedding.
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The Timeline for Destination Wedding Invites
February 08, 2017 17:00 - 4 minutes - 5.73 MBYou can send out a destination wedding invitation as far out as one year ahead of your wedding date, meaning you could know exactly who is attending your wedding 10 months in advance. Sandy explains the best way to handle save the dates, travel info packets, invitations, and RSVPs on a destination wedding timeline. Are you, or someone you know, planning a first Valentine's Day as a married couple? Listen to Sandy's podcast on tips here. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMal...
How to Choose a Destination Wedding Gown
February 01, 2017 23:07 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBIt’s so easy to fall in love with a big, poufy silk ball gown for your wedding, but if you’re having a destination wedding, less is more. Before you start trying on wedding dresses, consider what kind of fabrics are most conducive to the weather. Consider organza instead of silk so that you don’t melt. Remember, if you feel miserably hot, you probably look miserable, too. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: ht...
Pot Bars at Weddings Are a Thing
January 25, 2017 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBBrides and Grooms are taking full advantage of legal weed for their destination weddings. But while its legal, it's still against the rules at some wedding venues. Sandy tells you where to start if you want to incorporate marijuana into your wedding plans. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/27505307/ Twitter: @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events ...
Why Brides and Grooms Love the Brown Palace Hotel
January 18, 2017 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBIn the heart of downtown Denver, the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa has stood as one of the most beautiful places to get married in the city, since 1892. With five different wedding venues in the hotel to choose from, brides and grooms can choose what suits their taste and style best. The historic hotel just finished a complete renovation of its rooms and facilities, and it couldn’t be lovelier! Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www....
The Buccaneer St. Croix Attracts Celeb Guests
January 11, 2017 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBSandy interviews Wedding Planner Erin Proctor at The Buccaneer Hotel in St. Croix, a popular Caribbean wedding destination that is also the first choice for a number of celebrities. Sandy’s excited she got to stay in the same suite of rooms where Michael Jackson stayed, but it’s not uncommon to run into Vice President Joe Biden on the scenic 18-hole golf course. Erin says every guest becomes a member of the Buccaneer family – which means every visitor is a VIP at The Buccaneer. Thinking ...
Don’t Extend Your Reception on the Wedding Night
January 04, 2017 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MBSandy talks with DJ Paul Gonzalez-Chavez of Islands Entertainment Network about some of the nightmares they’ve dealt with when brides and groom (or more likely, a well-meaning friend or relative) want to add on extra hours to the party while the wedding reception is in progress. Sandy says if you couldn’t afford it before the wedding, you definitely can’t afford it at the 11th hour. Plus both Sandy and Paul agree that too many hours of open bar can turn a celebration into a catastrophe. ...
Wedding Party Activities on St. Croix, USVI
December 28, 2016 19:27 - 4 minutes - 5.12 MBThe Buccaneer Hotel in St. Croix may be one of the best wedding venues in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Not only is the 70-year-old, family-owned property gorgeous and home to an incredible golf course and several beautiful beaches, but their wedding planning team also works closely with a number of other attractions for your guests, including the Cruzan run factory and the beer drinking pigs in the tropical rain forest. Sandy interviews one of the on-property experts about what to do with your ...
Don’t Forget to Give DJ a DO NOT PLAY List
December 21, 2016 17:00Sandy talks with DJ Paul Gonzalez-Chavez, of Island Entertainment Network, about why it’s important to give your wedding DJ a list of songs you’d rather not have played during your wedding reception so that you avoid any awkward or embarrassing moments. DJ Paul says there are about 100 songs that regularly appears on the “NO” list. And he says that the more guidance a bride and groom give their DJ, the more successful the reception will be. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMa...
Don’t Forget to Give DJ a DO NOT PLAY List
December 21, 2016 17:00 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBSandy talks with DJ Paul Gonzalez-Chavez, of Island Entertainment Network, about why it’s important to give your wedding DJ a list of songs you’d rather not have played during your wedding reception so that you avoid any awkward or embarrassing moments. DJ Paul says there are about 100 songs that regularly appears on the “NO” list. And he says that the more guidance a bride and groom give their DJ, the more successful the reception will be. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMa...
When Drunk Guests Want Staff to Party
December 14, 2016 17:00 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MBSandy chats with guest DJ Paul Gonzalez-Chavez, her favorite DJ in Puerto Rico, about what happens when drunk guests get too friendly late-night at weddings. Too much booze can be a really bad thing. If you're new to our podcast because you just got engaged and you're just started thinking about planning for your big day, welcome! We invite you to check out Sandy's very first podcast here: Congrats! You're Engaged! Now What? Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.c...
The Etiquette of Announcing Your Engagement
November 10, 2016 17:00 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBFor God's sake, don't tell your closest family and friends you're engaged via a tacky engagement ring pic on Facebook! There's a proper way to tell your parents, and extended family, that you're saying "I do." Sandy says it's also important to tell your boss about the engagement up front, so you can address any concerns about the wedding date you're planning. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: htt...
5 Questions to Answer Before You Call a Planner
November 03, 2016 16:00 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBYou need to know where and when, and how many guests you're going to have, among other things. You'll get a free initial consultation with any wedding planners you consider hiring, but you should be prepared with answers all these to questions before you make that appointment, or you won't walk away with solid information or a realistic budget guestimate. Use their time wisely! Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com P...
How to Handle Last-Minute Guest Drop-Outs
November 01, 2016 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBSandy wrote a blog for BRIDES with tips about handling last-minute wedding guest cancellations for your at-home or destination wedding. You don’t want to let the fact that a few people won’t be at your big day ruin the experience for you and your fiancé, and all of your friends who will be there with you. Sandy says you have to let it go, so it doesn’t hurt your friendships. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast:...
Why You Should Delay Your Honeymoon
October 27, 2016 17:12 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBIt’s difficult to get enough days off from work for your wedding and your honeymoon at the same time. And even if you have the vacation time, you may not have any spending money left, after you’ve paid the bill for your wedding. Sandy says more couples are taking “mini-moons” for a few days after their wedding, and then going whole-hog on a dream honeymoon trip later on. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podc...
Would You Ban Politics at Your Wedding?
October 25, 2016 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBIf you're getting married the weekend before the Presidential election, is it fair (or even realistic) to ask your guests to refrain from talking politics for the duration of their wedding weekend? Sandy says you can't expect people to avoid a hot topic for multiple days, but you can ask them nicely to not discuss their political views on your wedding day. Listen to her suggestions on how to handle it! Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques...
You’re NOT on Say Yes to the Dress
October 20, 2016 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.98 MBSandy recently had the pleasure of planning a vow renewal for a professional bridal consultant, and during the wedding weekend, “the girls” got chatting about how ridiculous some brides are about dress shopping. Apparently, too many women have been watching “Say Yes to the Dress” and think they’re supposed to bring everyone they know shopping with them. Hell no! Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: http://j.mp/...
The Wedding Devastation of Hurricane Matthew
October 18, 2016 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBYou probably didn’t realize that Hurricane Matthew wreaked havoc on weddings in a far larger area than just the islands and states that it swept through. In fact, a bunch of wedding guests headed for a Puerto Rico wedding Sandy planned that week couldn’t get to the island because flights were cancelled. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: http://j.mp/sandwed Twitter: @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone ...
Rest in Peace, TV's Marriage Boot Camp
October 13, 2016 16:00 - 7 minutes - 7.77 MBSandy broke the story about WHY Jim and Elizabeth Carroll are AWOL on the new season of WEtv's "Marriage Boot Camp," after seven successful seasons. Check out her blog - and draw your own conclusions - on Monsters and Critics. And tune in now to hear her talk about the real program, and its fundamentals. Read Sandy's Blog in Monsters and Critics Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: http://j.mp/sandwed Tw...
Taking Wedding Pics from the Sky
October 11, 2016 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.82 MBDrones are providing incredible wedding pictures and video that you could never have had before without a helicopter! But there are some things you need to look into before you sign contracts with your photographer and the wedding venue. Sandy says check everything out ahead of time so you won't have any regrets. Photo thanks to EP Anderson Studios. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: http://j.mp/sandwed...
Choosing Your Wedding Dancing Shoes
October 06, 2016 22:29 - 4 minutes - 4.74 MBCinderella didn’t lose her glass slippers – she threw them out! Nobody can stand and dance, for six-plus hours, in the super high heels that are so very fashionable right now. It’s important to choose shoes and hem your dress to the right length, so they will allow you to gracefully process down the aisle, and dance the night away without breaking your neck. Sandy explains how to tackle the problem. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.We...
Learn about Nevis Island at the Romance Symposium
October 04, 2016 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.81 MBAfter a few years in a row being ranked “most romantic island” in the Caribbean, and the whole world, by various important publications, Nevis Island is coming into its own as a popular destination wedding location. For wedding planners and travel experts who don’t know much about St. Kitts’ sister island, the Romance Symposium (http://www.nevisisland.com/nevis-travel-symposium) from October 17-21 is an excellent opportunity to learn everything you need to know for your clients. And Sandy...
How to Give Appropriate Wedding Party Gifts
September 29, 2016 16:00 - 2 minutes - 3.13 MBBrides with the very best intentions often give inappropriate gifts to their bridesmaids and groomsmen, in that they gift them with the accessories they want them to wear on the wedding day. That’s not giving a present to thank them for their time and effort in being part of your wedding – that’s making sure everybody matches and being willing to pay for it. Sandy says she made this mistake with her own bridesmaids! Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings...
Get Married Inside a Balloon
September 27, 2016 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBDid you know you can get married INSIDE a hot air balloon? While it’s being inflated on the ground, they use cool air. And you and your closest friends can gather inside the balloon to exchange your vows. Or you can wait until liftoff, and exchange vows high in the sky. Sandy says that’s a destination wedding that none of your friends has ever seen before! Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: http://j.m...
Historical Wedding Gem on Jekyll Island
September 22, 2016 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MBSandy says it feels as if time forgot Georgia’s Golden Isles, most notably Jekyll Island, home of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, where such notables as the Goodyears and the Rockefellers sent their families to escape the heat of the cities in the summertime. Now, the once famously exclusive club is a hotel, open to the public, and very popular for destination weddings. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: ht...
Wedding Favors Your Guests Actually Want
September 20, 2016 16:00 - 2 minutes - 3.13 MBWedding favors used to be pretty cheesy, but they’ve improved in recent years. Couples realize that giving guests something consumable is usually the best bet, but it’s possible to give them something cool that’s a forever present if you think about what people might actually want to have in their homes. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: http://j.mp/sandwed Twitter: @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and ...
The Marriage Name Change Game
September 15, 2016 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.94 MBNowadays, women have the option to keep their maiden names, hyphenate,or take their husband's name as their own. Some say they dread the paperwork of a name change, but it's really not that bad. All you have to do is go to the social security office and the DMV. But Sandy says you might want to consider making your maiden name your middle name for all those pesky membership programs and other things you won't remember to change, and which could cause you problems later. Sandy Malone W...
New Mexico's Gorgeous Destination Wedding Venue
September 13, 2016 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.8 MBWant to have a stateside destination wedding that will wow your guests? The Hyatt Regency Tamaya has three separate venues to choose from for your actual wedding, and golf, horses, and a mind-blowing spa for your guests! Depending on the time of year, they can play in the Rio Grande or ski before and after your wedding. Sandy's letting the cat out of the bag on what has been New Mexico's best-kept wedding secret! Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in ...
The Importance of Anniversaries
September 08, 2016 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.88 MBIt’s important to celebrate all of your legitimate anniversaries – your wedding, your engagement, your first date. But it’s also important to recognize your wedding date every single month. It doesn’t mean you have to go out and celebrate every month, but it takes very little effort and time to do something small to acknowledge it. A note tucked into the laptop bag, making your spouse’s favorite for dinner, or just taking a few extra minutes to kiss and snuggle that you wouldn’t normall...
Affordable Wedding Destinatiion Near Washington, D.C.
September 06, 2016 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.59 MBIt's possible to have a gorgeous, affordable destination wedding within driving distance of most major metropolitan areas. Sandy talks about the under-publicized town of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, home to historic springs, fantastic spas, country inns and castles! Just 90 minutes from the nation's capital, this unassuming village offers a host of activities for wedding guests, at prices the bride and groom can afford. Bonus:Read Sandy's Blog about Berkley Springs Sandy Malone ...
How to Write a Wedding Welcome Letter
September 01, 2016 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBIf you're having a destination wedding, it's critical that you provide all of your wedding guests with a comprehensive welcome letter that includes all of the information they may need while they're there at your wedding weekend. Sandy says don't leave your guests hunting for directions to an event or, the alternate emergency phone number for 911 at your destination. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podc...
Fall Wedding Dates Are Tricky
August 30, 2016 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.84 MBSeptember, October, and November are busy, busy months, especially for wedding guests who have children. That doesn't mean you shouldn't get married in the fall but keep in mind important football games and holidays if you actually want your guests to attend. Sandy says die-hard football fans don't think anything is rude about finding a television to watch at the wedding venue, instead of participating in activities. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings...
3 Things Not to DIY
August 23, 2016 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.54 MBSandy’s a huge advocate of DIYing parts of your wedding, but when you have a destination wedding, you have to really think hard about what's a good idea to tackle yourself, and what requires professional help. Sandy, author of a DIY wedding book, breaks down the most difficult things to DIY whenyou're someplace other than home. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: http://j.mp/sandwed Twitter: @SandyMalone_ Fa...
Have a Hamilton-Themed Wedding on Nevis
August 22, 2016 23:49 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBAlexander Hamilton history buffs and fans can now have a "Hamilton"-themed wedding on the tiny island of Nevis in the Caribbean. The Four Seasons Resort Nevis has taken the mad popularity of the Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical and figured out a way to incorporate the romance of Nevis island with the history of Alexander Hamilton, in a package designed to feature both. Sandy's is seriously impressed! Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in ...
3 Worst Father of the Bride Toasts Ever!
August 16, 2016 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.71 MBWhile the Father of the Bride's toast is a highly-anticipated part of the wedding reception, it can also be the worst moment of the evening if the dad is not on point. Sandy tells three stories of dads who really blew it when they took center stage at their daughter's weddings and, offers tips on what not to say on your daughter's big day! Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: Please subscribe via iTunes Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebook Sandy Malone an...
Dealing with Guest Food Allergies
August 11, 2016 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBThere are so many different kinds of food allergies and sensitivities today that weren’t an issue 20 years ago, and it’s causing challenges for brides and grooms planning their wedding menus. Sandy says you should show sensitivity to your guests’ needs and preferences, but you don’t have to take a survey of who-can-eat-what and work around that. Your wedding menu should be things you like, and things most people can eat. Just do your best to accommodate as many folks as you can withou...
Cake Isn't Always Cake in Spanish
August 09, 2016 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBSandy shares a true story of a very embarrassing mistake she made at a wedding her first year planning in Puerto Rico. It didn't do any harm -except to her ego - but it taught her to be very careful which dialect her Spanish-speaking wedding guests use before she demonstrates her own language skills at a client's wedding. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/ Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebo...
Tara Reid's Reality TV Meltdown
August 04, 2016 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBTara Reid belongs on "Celebrity Rehab," not WEtv's "Marriage Boot Camp." She and Dean May are faking a relationship to be on this show, and in the process, they're hurting the experience for the other four couples who are trying to save their relationships. Sandy's a regular reality TV blogger for MonstersandCritics.com, and she usually restricts her commentaries to stuff she's written. But Tara Reid is wreaking such havoc on "Marriage Boot Camp" that Sandy had to do a rant for her podcast,...
3 Things a Dad Should Do on a Wedding Day
August 02, 2016 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBMost dads want to do everything they can to make their daughter’s wedding day go smoothly, but they don’t know where to start in order to be helpful. Sandy outlines three things the Father of the Bride should do, without being asked, that will help reduce the stress level of the bride, and her mom. Do these things without being asked and you’ll be a real hero for the day! Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wedding-realit...
Tips for Smooth Same-Sex Ceremony Planning
July 28, 2016 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.67 MBThe trick to making a same-sex wedding ceremony flow smoothly is to plan ahead and, decide in advance how things are going to work. Sandy says you should think it out, and then talk to all the major players, ahead of the big day so that there's no awkward situation when everybody arrives at the ceremony. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/ Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebook Sandy Malon...
“Aunt Mary” Is Code Name for Pain-in-the-Ass
July 26, 2016 16:00 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBAunt Mary is the female counterpart to Uncle Charley – a badly behaved wedding guest who generally makes a nuisance of themselves. Sandy does a rundown on a variety of different types of Aunt Marys who might cause some problems and drama at your wedding. If you think hard, you can probably guess who will get the title at your own wedding festivities. It doesn’t have to be a nightmare, but it’s not a bad idea to give your wedding planner the heads up! Sandy Malone Weddings & Events ...
How To Fight with Your Spouse
July 21, 2016 16:00 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBSandy interviews Elizabeth Carroll, star WEtv’s “Marriage Boot Camp” and co-author of the new book “Marriage Boot Camp: Defeat the Top Ten Marriage Killers and Build a Rock-Solid Relationship,” on strategies for fighting fair when you disagree with your spouse. Elizabeth says you should review her “rules of engagement” and talks about adjusting your attitude before the disagreement begins. You have to remember you are on the same team. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieq...
Bad Groomsmen--GO HOME
July 19, 2016 16:00 - 3 minutes - 5.62 MBActing like an asshole at your friend’s wedding doesn’t just embarrass you, it hurts the groom – your friend – and causes long-term friendship problems if you’ve done something the bride considers unforgivable. Sandy warns other groomsmen “Don’t be that guy!” and tells the true story of an epic groomsman disaster so bad the guy had to leave before the ceremony. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Ch...
Atrocious Wedding Guests Identified
July 14, 2016 16:00 - 4 minutes - 7.01 MBDespite the fact that it’s your wedding and you’d hope your best friends and closest family would behave themselves at your reception, every wedding has an Uncle Charley. That’s Sandy’s wedding planning team’s nickname for the biggest asshole at the wedding. And every wedding has one. Do you know who yours will be? Think about how your friends usually behave after a few cocktails, and you’ll know exactly who it is. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings ...
How NOT to Dump Your Fiance
July 12, 2016 16:00 - 4 minutes - 6.37 MBEnding an engagement is difficult under any circumstances, but no matter the reasons for ending it, you should do the deed in private. Have as much compassion as possible. Do NOT do what Sandy’s horrible client did to his bride, in a coffee shop in front of their wedding planner, the day before the wedding. Sandy tells that mortifying story to demonstrate how not to cancel your wedding. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: http://...
The Reality of Wedding Placecards
July 07, 2016 16:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBPlacecards can be a great idea, but they’re not written in stone. Guests move around, and sometimes even switch around cards to make their table more fun for themselves. Expect this to happen, and don’t flip out on your wedding planner if something goes wrong. Sandy tells the story of where her placecard PTSD originated. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/ Twitter: @SandyMalone_Faceboo...
Tips for Blending Children into a 2nd Marriage
July 05, 2016 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.59 MBMake your mate your top priority in order to build a working foundation for a new marriage, says Sandy’s guest Elizabeth Carroll, star of WEtv’s “Marriage Boot Camp” reality TV series. Oftentimes, conflict arises in blended families because the parents have their children on a pedestal, and don’t adjust to put their new spouse first. Elizabeth says you have to put your spouse first or the marriage won’t survive. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in ...
Why a Wedding Hashtag Can Be #UnLucky
June 30, 2016 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBSandy interviews social media and wedding expert Ariane Fisher about the most common hashtag mistakes made by brides and grooms. Ariane explains why counting on Instagram to collect your pictures and videos isn’t a good idea, and how hashtag generators can help you avoid being lumped in with everybody else. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/ Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebook ...
Pros and Cons of Holiday Weekend Weddings
June 28, 2016 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBYou either love them or hate them. Sandy got married on Labor Day weekend, and yet, she's not a fan. Lots of your guests have annual family traditions and commitments during holidays so you have to poll the group if you don't want to risk not having some of your friends attend your holiday wedding weekend. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/ Twitter: @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malon...
Do You HAVE to Make Your Sister Maid of Honor?
June 23, 2016 16:00 - 3 minutes - 5.4 MBTraditionally, if you have a sister, you’re supposed to ask her to be your Maid of Honor. But that’s changed, and many brides are as close to, or closer to, their bffs as their own siblings. But before you skip your sister, be sure to talk to her about her feelings on the matter so you don’t do something hurtful that won’t be forgotten for a really long time, if ever. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/e...
Cancelled Wedding? You Can't Keep the Gifts
June 21, 2016 16:00 - 2 minutes - 3.01 MBThere's nothing pleasant about cancelling a wedding, but dealing with returning all the gifts may be one of the most embarrassing, and labor-intensive, tasks you'll face. Especially if your date was near and you've gotten lots of things. Sandy says you must try to return everything because those were gifts to celebrate an event that isn't going to happen. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/ Tw...