Why I Eloped: Breaking Down Wedding Industry Myths - The Glow Up Series Part 2/3

How to plan a wedding *your way* from the ring, to the dress, to the party. A critical look at the wedding industry, traditions, and why I threw out most of the preconceived notions of what it should be and still had an unforgettable experience that felt authentic, and good. Are you planning a wedding? This episode is for you.   Newsletter: Like this podcast? Subscribe to Hello Dahhhhling newsletter for updates and weekly content, advice, and inspiration! Timecodes: 1:38 POP TAKE - Love is Blind - When did we decide Chelsea is the most hated woman? 6:30 My engagement story intro 7:55 The ring 15:07 Why I chose the sustainable jewelry industry 16:30 The downsides of the sustainable industry 19:30 Finding my ring 25:00 Our proposal story 31:42 Planning a wedding 35:10 Why we decided to elope instead 39:35 Choosing a $100 dress vs a $10,000 dress 44:10 Takeaways - You don’t have to do what anyone says you have to do 45:38 Get highly involved in ring research - from all sides 46:45 Hire a good photographer 49:06 Why I recommend an engagement honeymoon   Support Friends of the Podcast: Better Help - Feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Use code HotPizzaAss for a discount on therapy services if you need some extra support. www.betterhelp.com/HotPizzaAss ·       Ophora - Upgrade your wellness with Ophora - water with no microplastics, that’s optimized for Superior Intra-Cellular Hydration. https://www.ophorawater.com/ref/Dahhhhling/ code Darling10 for 10% off your order. ·       Humble Brands - Body care with high quality ingredients you can trust. Use code Erin15 for 15% off at https://humb.crrnt.app/Erin15 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hello-dahhhhling/support