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Making Sure Your Reception Is A Blast Ft. Ben Kaufman Oct 04, 2021

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Jordana and Nicole are back this week and they start off with a few updates on Jordana’s fast-approaching wedding and how she’s chasing down her guests for those few final RSVPs. Then, Nicole hosts Ben Kaufman, the band leader of her wedding band! They talk all about what makes a wedding reception a blast, and how you can avoid some common pitfalls to make sure your guests are engaged the whole way through. Then, Jordana and Nicole end the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions, this time about notifying brides that you’ve moved, getting ready with your wedding party, and keeping your dress a secret. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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How To Choose Which Co-Workers To Invite To Your Wedding Sep 27, 2021

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Jordana and Nicole are back with a new episode! Nicole starts off talking about how she feels now that her wedding is done and her thoughts on the dreaded ‘post-wedding blues.’ Jordana then shares a few updates from her own wedding that keeps getting closer and closer! They then get into a few emails from our listeners, which deal with topics like inviting your coworkers to the wedding, a day-of wedding dresser, and wearing a second look. They round it all out with a round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard seltzer about multiple MOH’s, line dances and cheesy songs, and Jack and Jill bach parties. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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Dealing With The Unexpected Without Losing Your Mind Ft. Alise Morales Sep 20, 2021

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This week, Nicole hosts recently married comedian and co-host extraordinaire of The Betches Sup Podcast, Alise Morales! She fills us in about all the details of her amazing Brooklyn wedding, all the way from dealing with a real-life wedding crasher to an ice cream truck allegedly catching on fire. They end the show with a round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard seltzer about small weddings, Nashville bachelorette parties, and thank you cards. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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Nicole’s Wedding Recap! Sep 13, 2021

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Nicole’s wedding is finally here! On this episode, Nicole walks us through her incredible wedding day from beginning to end. She starts with the last few days leading up to the wedding before diving into a full breakdown of the day. She shares the biggest takeaways from the day, including her favorite moment, things she would’ve done a little differently, and so many more incredible tips. Then they end the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer! Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer.

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Everything You Need To Know About Wedding Hair Extensions Ft. Monica Thornton of RPZL Sep 06, 2021

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On this episode, Nicole and Jordana host Monica Thornton, co-founder of RPZL to talk all things wedding hair and specifically hair extensions. They get into all the details of how to plan your timeline to make sure you get to your wedding day with no hair out of place and how hair extensions can be just what you need to make your hair shine on your wedding. To round off the episode, they play another round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon, this time about wedding planning, cake smashes, and inviting your bridesmaids to the bachelorette party. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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How to Get Through the Two Weeks Before Your Wedding Aug 30, 2021

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After a few weeks apart, Jordana and Nicole are finally back for an episode together! Jordana starts off with a summary of her dreamy trip to Greece, and then Nicole gives us some updates on her wedding as it gets closer and closer. Then, it’s time for some listener emails. First up, a listener writes in about her sister not wanting to have a first dance at her wedding. Is it okay to pass up on a tradition like that? Then, another listener writes in about not getting a wedding gift from one of her really close college friends. Is it tacky to call someone out for not getting you a gift? After that, it’s time for another round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time about paying for bridesmaid’s dresses, wedding hashtags, and wedding programs. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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Delta Variant Wedding Update Ft. Lauren Kay From The Knot Aug 26, 2021

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Nicole is back for a bonus episode with Lauren Kay, executive editor and wedding expert from The Knot to answer all of our questions about how the recent rise of coronavirus cases and the delta variant is affecting weddings across the county. Should you postpone your date (again)? Is it ok to require guests to get vaccinated to attend the wedding? How do you communicate that to your guests without causing friction? Make sure to listen to hear Lauren’s take on it!

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Avoiding Wedding Regret Ft. Sarah Merrill From Big Kid Problems Aug 23, 2021

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In this episode, Nicole hosts Sarah Merrill From Big Kid Problems to talk all about the wedding process from beginning to end. Sarah starts off by sharing her own wedding journey as a Corona bride and how she dealt with a few obstacles along the way. They also talk about the so-called “Post Wedding Blues” and how to make sure you are prioritizing the right things before, during, and after your wedding. After that, she shares a few tips about her beauty routine in preparation for the wedding and how she juggled everything at the same time. They end the episode with another round of Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time about bridal party introductions, bachelorette party benders, and wedding cake. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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Event Design Do's and Don'ts Ft. Melissa Andre Aug 16, 2021

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This week, Jordana and Nicole kick things off with a few updates on their wedding planning as we keep getting closer and closer to their dates! After that, Nicole hosts renowned wedding & event planner Melissa Andre to talk all about designing your perfect wedding. Melissa starts off by giving us some background on her journey into event planning before getting into all tips and tricks for approaching the design of your wedding. She also gets into what the different stages of designing should be, and how to pace yourself so you’re doing everything at the right time. After that, Jordana comes back to play a round Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time tackling destination weddings, surprise bachelorette party, and polaroid guest books. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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Budgeting For The Wedding 101 Ft. Jeffra Trumpower Aug 09, 2021

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Jordana and Nicole are joined this week by Jeffra Trumpower, Senior Director, Creative Marketing at WeddingWire to answer all of your wedding budget questions. They start off with tips and tricks with how to even start making a wedding budget and what to keep in mind as you come across the hard decisions. They also breakdown how you should choose what to really splurge on for the wedding, and how to make sure you’re prioritizing the right things on your budget. After that, its time for Unpopular Opinions brought to you by High Noon Hard Seltzer, this time dealing with first dances, wearing sneakers under your wedding dress, and telling friends they’re not in your wedding party. Be sure to visit highnoonspirits.com to find out more about their delicious hard seltzer!

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