Episode Guide

Episode 1 - Welcome to the Secret Society of Brides
This episode introduces the podcast, the “society rules,” and sets the tone for honest, unfiltered wedding conversations. It’s all about building a supportive space for brides who want confidence over perfection and real UK wedding planning advice without the fluff.

Episode 2 - A Deep Dive into Honeymoons
An honest conversation about what really happens after the wedding day. This episode explores honeymoon expectations vs reality, budgeting pressures, emotional comedowns, and what couples often don’t expect when planning life after the aisle.

Episode 3 - The Secrets of a Bridal MUA
A behind-the-scenes look at the wedding makeup industry, including expert insights into bridal beauty, supplier expectations, and what brides should know before booking a makeup artist.

Episode 4 - Bridal Jealousy & Wedding Envy
A candid discussion about comparison culture during wedding planning, emotional triggers on social media, and how brides can protect their mindset while planning their day.

Episode 5 - The Truth About Wedding Planning (A Bride’s Perspective)
A real conversation about modern wedding planning, featuring honest reflections on stress, expectations, supplier decisions, and what actually matters when planning a UK wedding.

Episode 6 - Adding Personality to Your Wedding Ceremony
This episode with co-host Faye the Celebrant explores how couples can make their ceremony feel more personal, meaningful, and reflective of their relationship rather than tradition alone.

Episode 7 - Covid Ruined My Wedding
A powerful conversation with Faye the Celebrant about weddings affected by Covid, including rescheduling, emotional impact, supplier challenges, and resilience through uncertainty.

Episode 8 - How to Find the Right Wedding Suppliers
Expert-led advice on choosing wedding suppliers, what questions to ask, and how to avoid common booking mistakes when planning a UK wedding.

Episode 9 - Have We Gone Too Far With Wedding Videos?
A discussion with Bronte (TinBox Memories) about modern wedding videography, content trends, and how couples can decide what style of wedding film actually suits them.

Episode 10 - Wedding Planning Must Knows!
A conversation with wedding videographer Bronte from Tinbox Memories exploring modern wedding videography, how filming styles have evolved, and whether couples are placing too much pressure on capturing the “perfect” wedding film. Packed with honest insights and practical wedding supplier tips.

Episode 11 - The Psychology of Weddings
A conversation with psychological coach Lucy Spicer exploring the emotional side of wedding planning, including stress, anxiety, decision fatigue, and how mindset can shape your overall wedding experience.

Episode 12 - Finding your Wedding Photographer
Georgie is joined by co-host Jessica Lily, a London-based wedding photographer, to discuss how to choose the right photographer, explore different photography styles, and understand what really matters when booking your wedding supplier.

Episode 13 - The Wedding Photography Industry

Co-host Jessica Lily and Georgie take a closer look at how the wedding photography industry works, including what goes on behind the scenes, how different photography styles are delivered in practice, and what couples should know before choosing their photographer.

Episode 14 - Children at Weddings

Co-host Natalie, founder of The Wedding Nanny, helps Georgie explore the big question of whether you should have children at your wedding. They discuss wedding childcare, guest experience, and practical considerations for couples deciding how to include (or not include) children on their wedding day.

Episode 15 - The Wedding Dress Industry

Co-host Brian is back after their trip to Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week to explore the world of wedding dresses, including what goes into the bridal fashion industry, current trends, and what couples should understand before choosing their wedding dress… from a guy’s perspective.

Episode 16 - The Awkward Prenup Conversation

Co-host Helen Lafferty, family law solicitor at Newton Kearns unpacks one of the most misunderstood topics in modern marriage... prenups! They explore what prenups actually are, whether they’re legally binding in the UK, who should consider one, and why having open financial conversations before marriage can help build stronger foundations for the future.

Episode 17 - Sort Your Finances Before the Wedding!

Georgie and Frugal Spender discuss wedding budgets, financial pressure, and the money conversations couples should have before marriage. This episode shares honest advice on planning a wedding without unnecessary financial stress.

Episode 18 - How to DIY Your Wedding

Is a DIY wedding actually cheaper? Georgie is joined by content creator and bride-to-be Leah Thacker to talk handmade wedding décor, budget-friendly hacks, and which DIY wedding projects are worth your time (and which will tip you into overwhelm). Honest, realistic wedding planning advice from a bride currently doing it herself — because your wedding doesn't have to be "perfect" to be beautiful.

Episode 19 - Happy Guests, Happy Wedding

Your wedding guests: the most overlooked part of wedding planning. Georgie is joined by Ellie, co-founder of guest experience platform Gather, to tackle RSVPs, dietary requirements, accommodation and the endless last-minute questions. From common communication mistakes to keeping everything in one place, this one's for every couple drowning in wedding admin and WhatsApp messages.

Episode 20 – The Actual Cost of Wedding Venues

Why are wedding venues so expensive — and what are you actually paying for? Filmed at Clevedon Hall in North Somerset, Georgie sits down with Head of Sales Lauren England for a behind-the-scenes look at wedding venue pricing, what really goes on from the venue's side, and the honest insights every couple should hear before booking. Plus Georgie's take on venues charging suppliers for soft drinks!

Episode 21 – Are Wedding Bands Really Worth It?

Band or DJ? Georgie is joined by Dan from The Function Band to settle one of the biggest wedding entertainment dilemmas. They cover the real cost of a live wedding band, how evening entertainment is structured, the songs that fill a dancefloor every time (and the ones that need retiring), plus the funniest and most chaotic wedding stories from Dan's years behind the mic.

Episode 22 - Booking the Right Wedding Band

Dan from The Function Band is back to lift the veil on how wedding entertainment really works. From building every playlist you'll actually need and decoding venue sound limiters, to speech timings, band riders, feeding your suppliers — and the open-bar mistake that cost one couple £50,000. Practical, honest advice for anyone booking a wedding band in the UK.

Episode 23 - Destination Wedding Vibes

What's a destination wedding really like? Newlyweds Pat and Hollie join Georgie fresh from their Ibiza wedding to share everything — a hospital dash the morning before the ceremony, a best man speech that opened with "50% of marriages end in divorce," and the honest cost breakdown of getting married abroad with 49 guests. Essential listening if you're planning a wedding overseas.

Episode 24 - Get Fit For Your Wedding!

The honest wedding fitness conversation nobody else is having. Qualified personal trainer and recent bride Hollie joins Georgie to cover when to actually start training, why you can't get "toned" without lifting weights, how to train with no gym or PT, and what to eat the night before and morning of your wedding. No crash diets, no shred culture — just balance.

Shh… you’re in the Society now.