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Brilliant Bridal found a new way to help brides & couples navigate all their options before, during, and after their wedding.
Melanie & Malea - owners of Brilliant Bridal, hosts of this podcast, & experts in the wedding & bridal industry - will be sharing their experiences to empower, educate, and help brides & couples.
If you are engaged, soon to be engaged, or married, this podcast is for you. When it comes to weddings - we got you!
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- MICRO: Off-the-Rack vs. Online Wedding Dresses — What You Need to Know · 14 minThinking about buying your wedding dress online? Or already ordered one and it didn’t arrive quite the way you expected? Online shopping is popular for a reason, but when it…
- MICRO: Who to Bring to Your Wedding Dress Appointment — And What to Pack · 12 minWho you bring to your wedding dress appointment can make a big difference — and so can what you bring with you. In this Micro episode of White Dress Optional, Melanie and Malea…
- MICRO: Introverts at Weddings — Making the Big Day Feel Comfortable for Everyone · 12 minWeddings can be full of speeches, dancing, big entrances, and moments in the spotlight, but not everyone loves being the center of attention. In this Micro episode of White Dress…
- MICRO: Wedding Dress Shopping 101 — Fabrics, Fits + Where to Start · 14 minWedding dress shopping can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to understand all the different fabrics, fits, and styles. In this Micro episode of White Dress…
- Best of Season 3: Top Tips from Our Most-Loved Episodes · 26 min · Sezonul 3We’re wrapping up Season 3 by revisiting the moments that mattered most. In this special finale episode, we’ve pulled together highlights and practical advice from our top 5…
- Introverts at Weddings: Creative Ways to Honor Them Without Pressure · 31 min · Sezonul 3Weddings can feel like they’re designed for extroverts—speeches, dancing, big entrances, and lots of attention. But what about the people you love who are more introverted or…
- Planning a Beach Wedding? Hidden Logistics Brides Often Forget · 41 min · Sezonul 3Dreaming of a beach wedding? Before you book the sand and the sunset, there are a few important details to think through. In this episode, we talk honestly about the logistics…
- Venue Walkthrough Secrets: Questions to Ask Before You Book · 35 min · Sezonul 3Thinking about touring wedding venues? This episode is your prep guide before you walk through the doors. We’re joined by Lindsey from Wedgewood Weddings, who walks us through a…
- Ask Us Anything: Real Wedding Questions, Expert Answers · 41 minIn this Ask Us Anything episode, Mel and Malea answer real wedding planning questions submitted by brides on our social media. From practical topics like where to get your…
- Champagne Taste, Real-Life Budget: Celebrity Weddings Decoded — Part 2 · 33 minIn this episode, Mel and Malea are back with another round of Celebrity Weddings Decoded. From the stunning celebrations of Venus Williams, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Holly…
- What It’s Really Like to Be a Disney Bride with Kimberly from Ever After Planning · 29 min · Sezonul 3In this episode, we’re talking all things Disney weddings with Kimberly from Ever After Planning—a former Disney bride who is now a wedding planner helping couples bring their…
- We Asked Brides, Wedding Pros React: 10 Questions · 31 min · Sezonul 3We took the biggest topics we’ve covered this season and turned them into 10 real wedding questions for engaged couples, at a recent bridal show in Phoenix. Then our bridal pros…
- When Things Go Wrong on Your Wedding Day: How to Be Prepared · 22 min · Sezonul 3Wedding days don’t always go exactly as planned—and that’s okay. In this episode, Mel and Malea share real behind-the-scenes stories of wedding day moments when things went wrong…
- Live Wedding Q&A: Real Brides Ask, Experts Answer (Bridal Show Edition) · 32 min · Sezonul 3Real brides asked their biggest wedding planning questions at a live bridal show—and Mel + Malea answered them in real time. From budgets and timelines to dress shopping and…
- Bridesmaids & Boundaries: Setting Expectations Without Ruining Friendships · 26 min · Sezonul 3Bridesmaids can be your biggest support—or your biggest source of stress. In this episode, Mel and Malea share real, honest advice from years in the wedding industry on how to…
- How Real Brides Use AI for Wedding Planning Decisions · 27 min · Sezonul 3AI is showing up everywhere—including wedding planning—but what does that actually look like in real life? In this episode, we share ideas from real brides currently in the…
- Why Off-the-Rack Wedding Dresses Beat Online Shopping (And Save You Money) · 31 min · Sezonul 3Is shopping for your wedding dress online really worth the risk? In this episode, we sit down with Monique, a Brilliant Bridal store manager to break down the real differences…
- Wedding Registry Must-Haves for 2026: What You’ll Actually Use · 34 min · Sezonul 3Building your wedding registry in 2026? In this episode, Mel and Malea share their top wedding registry must-haves for 2026 — the items couples actually use, love, and don’t…
- Are Bridal Shows Worth It? What to Expect & How to Get the Most Out of Wedding Expos · 36 min · Sezonul 3Bridal shows can feel exciting… or totally overwhelming if you’ve never been to one. In this episode, we’re joined by Emily, a wedding expert who works bridal shows firsthand, to…
- How to Set a Wedding Budget (The First Step Every Couple Should Take) · 31 min · Sezonul 3Wedding planning officially starts here. 💍 Before you book a venue, scroll Pinterest, or fall in love with a dress, there’s one crucial step every couple should take first…







