286: Planning Your Perfect Wedding ft. Love, Laura 👰♀️ 💒
Pop Apologists
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4.4 • 2.5K Ratings
🗓️ 24 July 2025
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
In this bonus episode, Chanler is joined by her husband Ben and their wedding planner, Laura from Love, Laura. We discuss what it actually takes to plan a wedding that feels intentional, elevated, and true to you. From walking away from their original venue to rethinking the wedding party altogether, this conversation goes deep on the emotional, logistical, and aesthetic realities of modern wedding planning — with expert advice from Laura herself.
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(00:00:00) 💍 Where to Start — the foundation of a great wedding and why your planner actually matters
(00:08:32) 🥂 Defining Your Style — avoiding trend traps, trusting your gut, and staying true to your vision
(00:16:40) 🎻 Making It Meaningful — how to create a ceremony that feels intimate, not performative
(00:22:13) 🪑 The Guest List Equation — setting boundaries, navigating family politics, and curating with intention
(00:28:48) 🧠 Avoiding the Spiral — decision fatigue, emotional overload, and how to reset when it gets too much
(00:37:05) 👗 Dress Wisdom — why it’s okay to change your mind, and how to find a look you actually feel good in
(00:43:41) 📸 Capturing the Moment — trusting your team, letting go of the shot list, and being present
(00:52:20) 💒 Final Advice — Laura’s golden rule, Ben’s hot take, and the one thing every bride should prioritize
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| 1:04.1 | Well, well, well, today we have a very special episode. |
| 1:10.6 | I don't know if you know this, but it's our three-week anniversary. |
| 1:14.3 | So huge day. |
| 1:16.8 | And of course, to relish and celebrate this moment, we have our dear wedding planner, Laura from Love Laura, Wedding Design Studio. |
| 1:26.5 | She's here on the podcast, ready to chat, all things, weddings. Welcome to the show. Thank you so much for having me. And it's so nice to see you guys again. I know. I know. I feel like it's so wonderful. Like, every time I see you, it just like, I don't know, great emotions because I just associate you with like the best day of our life. That's so sweet. |
| 1:45.1 | Also, I'm here too. |
| 1:46.3 | And Ben is here. |
| 1:47.6 | Yes. |
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