White Dress Optional

Apr 24 2024

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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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Real Brides Ask Us Anything: Season 1 Finale

Apr 24 2024 39 mins

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 most overlooked aspects of wedding planning & more. All the support you've shown this season means the world to us & we are so exci

Our Favorite Wedding Registry Must-Haves

Apr 17 2024 31 mins

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 check out the show notes for all the links to help you get the ball rolling on putting together the perfect wedding registry - there's some

Eco-Friendly Ideas for a Sustainable Wedding

Apr 10 2024 33 mins

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. Tune in now & join Mel + Malea as they share all the eco-friendly wedding ideas and inspiration!Resources: Mindfully WedGreenvelope Paperl

Wedding Dilemmas: Should You Invite Their Kids?

Apr 03 2024 21 mins

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 episode, Mel + Malea help navigate the nuances of this topic by breaking down both sides of the argument, sharing their own stories, and offering practica

Decorating a Home with Your Partner with Homzie Designs

Mar 27 2024 34 mins

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 for couples in the process of creating a harmonious living space, making this journey easier & more enjoyable than ever! Mel, Malea &

Wedding Disasters + How to Avoid Them

Mar 20 2024 33 mins

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 that will help you dodge disaster on your wedding day. Whether you're a bride-to-be or just love a good story, this episode is sure to ente

What to Do if Your Bridal Store Closes

Mar 13 2024 18 mins

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 & options to help navigate what to do if your bridal shop closes unexpectedly leaving you in a bind without a wedding dress.Thank you for

Married Entrepreneurs: Navigating Love & Business with Sara + Rod Burgos

Mar 06 2024 43 mins

Welcome back, everyone! This week, special guests, Sara + Rod Burgos of Anonymo Studios, join Mel & Malea to discuss the balance between their work & relationship as a married business duo and share the lessons they've learned along the way in growing a successful business and supportive marriage. This is the episode for all dreamers & visionaries who are not only navig

Where to Begin: Finding Your Wedding Dress

Feb 28 2024 25 mins

This week, Mel + Malea are wrapping up the "Where to Begin" series with one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning: finding your wedding dress. The bridal business has been their wheelhouse for over 13 years, so Mel + Malea have got you covered when it comes to finding inspiration, researching boutiques, and deciding how many you should shop at. They'll also dive into estab

Where to Begin: Writing Your Vows

Feb 21 2024 37 mins

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Join Mel + Malea this week for an exciting episode on where to begin when writing your wedding vows with Tanya Pushkine, The Vow Whisperer! Through her experience coaching countless couples through the vow-writing process, Tanya has a wealth of expertise to share to help couples prepare early, ease their nerves and deliver memorable vows with confidence.