White Dress Optional
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!
Episodes
38 episodes since 2023
Part 1: Real Bride’s Journey to ‘I Do’ with Anna Davidson
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 wife, starting with her sweet proposal story and her experiences with wedding dress...
September 18, 2024
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Season 2
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41:46
Combining Cultures in a Wedding Ceremony with Tanya Pushkine
Happy Wednesday! Join us as we welcome back Tanya Pushkine, “The Vow Whisperer,” to explore how couples can creatively and meaningfully incorporate their heritages into their big day in a way that honors both cultures and resonates with guests....
September 11, 2024
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Season 2
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32:44
How to Manage a Wedding Budget with Inflation
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 answer why weddings are costing more, whether social media is tricking you into overspending, ...
September 04, 2024
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Season 2
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28:24
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 asked us on Instagram; covering everything from wedding etiquette to dress alterations to the...
April 24, 2024
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39:42
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, tried and true must-haves and services to include. Hear about why they love these items and...
April 17, 2024
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31:06
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 advice for couples looking for ways to minimize their environmental footprint on their big day. Tu...
April 10, 2024
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33:54
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 them? Do you not? If you're feeling stuck with this decision - don't worry! In this episo...
April 03, 2024
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21:20
Decorating a Home with Your Partner with Homzie Designs
Welcome to White Dress Optional! This week’s episode has ALL the tips + tools you & your partner need to help you design your dream home together. Anna Davidson, owner of Homzie Designs, is here to reveal game-changing advice + resources fo...
March 27, 2024
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34:54
Wedding Disasters + How to Avoid Them
This week on White Dress Optional, Mel + Malea share real-life stories of weddings gone wrong! From awkward officiant slip-ups to major etiquette faux pas, they provide a fresh perspective on handling wedding mishaps and offer invaluable advice...
March 20, 2024
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33:18
What to Do if Your Bridal Store Closes
Welcome back to White Dress Optional! We know this week's topic is one that most brides would rather NOT think about. However, in Mel + Malea's 13 years in this bridal business, they've seen it happen and are here to equip you with resources &a...
March 13, 2024
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18:42