Podcast Episodes

Wedding Dress Codes Decoded

Season 2

This week, Mel & Malea decode the most common wedding dress codes — white tie, black tie, formal, cocktail, and casual. Whether you're setting the dr…

2 years ago

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Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress with Nadine Bozeman

Season 2

Welcome back, everyone! This week, Mel & Malea are diving into all the wedding dress alteration secrets you didn’t know you needed with bridal seamst…

2 years ago

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The "Yeah...No's" of Wedding Speeches

Season 2

Happy Wednesday! Get ready to laugh, learn, and cringe as Mel & Malea dive into the "Yeah…No’s" of wedding speeches! From awkward open mic moments to…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Part 1: Real Bride’s Journey to ‘I Do’ with Anna Davidson

Season 2

Anna Davidson of Homzie Designs is back, but this time as a bride-to-be! Mel & Malea kick off a new series following Anna's journey from fiancée to w…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Combining Cultures in a Wedding Ceremony with Tanya Pushkine

Season 2

Happy Wednesday! Join us as we welcome back Tanya Pushkine, “The Vow Whisperer,” to explore how couples can creatively and meaningfully incorporate t…

2 years, 1 month ago

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How to Manage a Wedding Budget with Inflation

Season 2

WE’RE BACK! Welcome to Season 2 — we’re so glad you’re here. This week, Mel & Malea discuss the impact of inflation on the wedding world. They’ll ans…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Real Brides Ask Us Anything: Season 1 Finale

Welcome to White Dress Optional! This week, we are wrapping up season 1 with a real bride Q&A. Mel + Malea tackle ALL the burning questions you've as…

2 years, 6 months ago

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Our Favorite Wedding Registry Must-Haves

Happy Wednesday! On this episode of White Dress Optional, Mel + Malea cover the importance of having a solid wedding registry & spill all their top, …

2 years, 6 months ago

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Eco-Friendly Ideas for a Sustainable Wedding

Welcome to White Dress Optional! Have you been dreaming of a wedding that's as eco-conscious as it is breathtaking? This episode offers practical adv…

2 years, 6 months ago

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Wedding Dilemmas: Should You Invite Their Kids?

Happy Wednesday, listeners! This week, we're tackling one of the hottest debates circulating the wedding world: kids at weddings... Do you invite the…

2 years, 6 months ago

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