We share our 2026 vision for Wedding Hive and expand our focus from planning a beautiful day to building a strong marriage. Expect expert guests, new planning tools, and a growing community that supports couples before and after the vows.

• hosts’ backgrounds in planning, venues, and content
• community growth across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple
• shift toward communication, conflict repair, and post-wedding life
• new tools for budgeting, venue tours, and timelines
• events, holiday ideas, and trend insights for 2026
• mission and vision for a trusted, uplifting wedding space
• commitment to listener DMs, questions, and global community

If you haven’t followed us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, tell your friends, everyone, we’re here to help you during this process

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We toast the new year by recapping what defined 2025 weddings and mapping the trends that will shape 2026. From candid storytelling and sustainability to sober-curious bars and classy disco, we share practical ideas you can lift for your day.

• personalization over perfection driving guest experience
• 2025 highlights including maximalist florals, statement aisles, champagne towers
• what’s out in 2026 such as oversized bridal parties, forced timelines, one-time decor, stiff posing
• what’s in for 2026 including micro luxe, elevated mocktails, destination weekenders, candid video
• tech-forward touches like QR photo drops, projection mapping, digital seating charts
• curated experiences with lounges, tastings, live artists, interactive table cards
• at-home private estate weddings and doing what feels right for you
• creative favors like mini cocktail kits, plants, signature candles
• reception ideas from choreographed entrances to silent disco and themed late-night bites
• New Year’s wedding tips with countdown moments, metallic accents, sparklers, champagne towers
• hosts’ 2026 goals and a preview of upcoming guests and resources

Be sure you guys to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, go subscribe to our YouTube channel. We have so much coming in store for you guys in 2026, and we'll see you next year.

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We trade North Pole overload for calm, elegant winter style and share how to turn holiday season pressures into a chic, guest‑friendly December wedding. From cocoa bars and snow send‑offs to travel pitfalls and family dynamics, we map the choices that keep the magic and ditch the stress.

• minimalist winter wedding design and color palettes
• hot cocoa bars, cookie stations, and ornament favors
• balancing Christmas music with a modern dance floor
• weather planning for cold regions and warm states
• travel costs, timeline buffers, and guest logistics
• mental health tips and non‑wedding days for sanity
• money saving via Black Friday and seasonal sales
• veil management and decor snag prevention
• handling mishaps like snowstorms or surprise Santa
• setting expectations for blended holiday traditions

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We share a clear plan to choose a bridal party without guilt, set expectations that prevent drama, and handle hurt feelings with grace. From mixed gender roles to budget talks and heartfelt asks, we focus on building a team that lifts you up for the long haul.

• defining size, style, and symmetry preferences
• choosing mixed gender roles that reflect real life
• setting clear support and financial expectations
• deciding who truly earns a spot
• avoiding obligation picks and guilt
• handling disappointment with honest, short talks
• offering meaningful alternative roles
• asking the right way and celebrating the yes

Be sure to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, check out our YouTube channel, subscribe, and we'll see you guys next week for our next episode

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We toast with champagne, laugh about TV teams, then get real about what makes a wedding feel intimate, present, and worth every choice. Logan shares how she trusted her gut, chose vendors who protected her energy, and found joy in the details that actually matter.

• ceremony as the most vivid memory
• how to stay calm right before the aisle
• defining intimacy with a 105 guest count
• planning becoming fun with the right planner
• presence over pressure and hitting cocktail hour
• first look vs first touch tradeoffs
• firing a vendor and trusting your gut
• budget flexes, chandeliers, and smart late night food
• handling viral criticism and body image honesty
• hair hiccups, calm makeup, and timeline wins
• sweetheart table benefits and real connection
• vendor selection by energy fit and respect
• practical advice for engaged couples

A new episode drops every Wednesday

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We host a Friendsgiving with brides-to-be and a newlywed to trade love stories, planning wins, boundary-setting, and the hard truths about budgets, vendors, and family dynamics. The talk stays candid, warm, and practical with real fixes for real wedding stress.

• bold first-date moments and slow-burn love turning into commitments
• planning faster timelines, venue tours, and guest lists that fit real life
• picking bridal party sizes that fit both sides
• clear communication with vendors and labeled logistics
• why videography and photography are worth the spend
• setting boundaries the week before and on the day
• navigating friend wedding date conflicts with grace
• handling family drama and protecting the ceremony
• trends to retire and safety concerns with décor
• late-night bites pros and cons based on run time

Shout out to Catering by Secora for providing this delicious meal for us tonight. They are owned by Bobby Hughes, located in Phoenix. So if you were looking for a delicious cater, be sure to check them out. Otherwise, we will see you on Instagram, TikTok, and be sure to check out our latest episode.

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We share practical ways to budget for the holidays while planning a wedding without losing the joy. From unified budgets and vendor deals to gift boundaries and experience-first giving, we show how to spend on what matters and skip the noise.

• setting a single cap for holiday and wedding costs
• asking family for wedding-focused gifts and gift cards
• using Secret Santa and smaller gatherings to save
• spotting end-of-year vendor deals and January price hikes
• buying DIY items during Black Friday with a plan
• using rewards cards responsibly for flights and hotels
• choosing experiences over clutter for big families
• resisting trends and focusing on meaningful must-haves
• reselling or swapping unused holiday items
• combining holiday and engagement parties to cut costs

Be sure to check us out on Instagram and TikTok. We love chatting with our listeners so we can continue to provide you the best resources and advice as you are going through this beautiful engagement season.

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