Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day! I’m your host, Adriana, and each week, I’m joined by the industry’s top professionals, celebs, influencers, and friends who are sharing their best tips, advice, and the mistakes they’ve made so you don’t have to.

Wedding invitations and signage—what’s worth the splurge and what can you skip? In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Coast, owner and artist of Cotton and Bow, to talk all things custom wedding stationery, invitations, and signage. From stunning watercolor details to hidden invitation costs, Jamie is spilling all the expert advice couples need to make their wedding paper goods both beautiful and stress-free.

We cover everything from save-the-dates and invitation etiquette to trending stationery designs and personalizing your wedding signage. Plus, Jamie shares her thoughts on the biggest invitation mistakes couples make and how to make sure your invites actually make it to your guests in one piece!

Episode Highlights: • When to send out save-the-dates & invitations (hint: earlier than you think!) • The anatomy of an invitation suite—what you really need vs. what you can skip • Watercolor, letterpress, and embossing—what’s trending for 2025 • The #1 mistake couples make when ordering invitations (and how to avoid it!) • How to prevent your invites from getting lost or damaged in the mail • The truth about invitation costs—budget-friendly vs. luxury options

Whether you’re all about custom invitations or just looking for easy wedding signage ideas, this episode is PACKED with expert insights, creative inspiration, and practical tips to make your wedding stationery unforgettable!

What’s your dream wedding invitation style? Drop it in the comments!

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Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day! I’m your host, Adriana, and each week, I’m joined by the industry’s top professionals, celebs, influencers, and friends who are sharing their best tips, advice, and the mistakes they’ve made so you don’t have to.

From vendor secrets to wedding day disasters—this episode has it ALL! I’m joined by Gabriela Mirasola, an NYC-based wedding planner and founder of The Wedding Connection, to pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes of weddings.

We’re talking about the biggest misconceptions couples have, the unexpected challenges that pop up on wedding day, and why trusting your vendors is the key to a smooth and stress-free celebration. Plus, Gabriela shares some of the most insane wedding stories—including one where a transportation driver got arrested right before the reception!

Episode Highlights:

• The BIGGEST wedding planning mistakes couples make • Why every couple needs a wedding coordinator (yes, even you!) • How to handle last-minute wedding day emergencies like a pro • The truth about vendor relationships & why trust is everything • Wild wedding stories you have to hear to believe!

Whether you’re deep in wedding planning or just love wedding drama, this episode is PACKED with insider tips, expert advice, and unforgettable stories from the wedding industry!

Drop your bridal styling questions in the comments or reach out to us at podcasts@lovestoriestv.com with your feedback or suggestions for future episodes.

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most iconic wedding movies of all time—1991’s Father of the Bride! 💍🎬 Adriana is joined by fan-favorite guest Big Vic as they break down the highs, the hilarity, and the heartwarming moments of this nostalgic wedding classic.

From Steve Martin’s legendary dad meltdown to that outrageous wedding budget reveal, we’re reliving all the unforgettable scenes.

Episode Highlights:

- The real cost of Annie & Brian's wedding in today’s dollars - Why Brian McKenzie might be the most dramatic groom ever - The biggest wedding budget shockers—then vs. now - How the movie still nails modern wedding stress - Our favorite (and least favorite) fashion moments

Whether you’re planning a wedding, love wedding movies, or just need a good laugh, this episode is packed with funny insights, nostalgic moments, and wedding wisdom from one of the best rom-coms ever made!

What’s your favorite scene from Father of the Bride? Drop it in the comments! We love hearing from you! Feel free to reach out to us at podcasts@lovestoriestv.com with your feedback or suggestions for the next episode.