Everybody LOVES Planet Bride and adore show hosts Henry and Michelle. This extraordinary duo invite Holli Ehrlich to be their guest on this special video podcast taped in NYC. This program is dedicated to identifying an important issue in a different light and providing down to earth advice.

Planet Bride is all about the realization of a celebration. The bride has pressure and stress and wonders: Do I want my man involved in the wedding planning? Do I want him interested? Does he want to be directed? What are a couples’ expectations and are they being met? Each combination of two individuals is unique, but the dilemma remains to be seen on how much involvement there should be.

Henry, Michelle and Henry have an enthusiastic conversation about the groom’s role and how to develop an appropriate balance while planning a wedding. Learn about communication and negotiation while planning your wedding and most importantly learn how to have a meaningful partnership, marriage and life together.

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One beautiful bride.  Thousands of stylish gowns.  What should you know when planning your walk on the white carpet?  Holli Ehrlich, co-founderWedding Podcast Network, talks with Julie Raimondi, Editor in Chief, and Anne Chertoff, Sr. Editor, of Brides.com.  They talk about bridal fashion, the designers, the wonderful variety of gowns, the looks and accessory statements featured on this season’s runway.  Our wedding experts Julie and Anne offer savvy tips, advice and recommendations you need to know when shopping for the dress of your dreams to express your  fashion point of view.

There is a gown for every bride:  pretty, sleek, chic, classic, elegant, sophisticated, sexy, romantic, fun, modern.  There are unique choices for the bride that really wants to get noticed.  Season after season the gown designers introduce a collection that’s fresh and new.  Spring 2010 offers a distinct feeling of exuberance.  A bride starts her adventure with the search for THE dress.  The influential editors of Brides.com talk about their appreciation of a couture designed wedding gown.  How important is the salesperson at the bridal salon?  Should you bring an entourage?  What is the real scoop about sample sales? Julie and Anne have the answers to these situations and more.

We discuss hues & hemlines, fabrics and silhouettes, destination wedding choices, ready-to-wear influence, and dramatic ways to personalize the perfect look from front to back, head to toe, plus  the shoulder, chest and waist.  Tired with strapless?  Is the ballgown for you and your wedding?  What do our editors love about gloves?  What not to put in the pockets?  There are many unexpected details and fashionable options that will enhance your feminine form.  Learn “the rules” when outfitting the bridesmaids, the mothers, and the groom.  What does wear again really mean?  Should you give your bridal party freedom or guidelines?  Throughout this episode you’ll hear important etiquette tips that encourage you to experience this day like no other.

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In this Bridal Scene episode Holli & Robert talk about what’s new at bridal market, speeches and toasts, why we need sleep, a recent survey on wedding planning cutbacks and chat about recent celebrity weddings. Learn about sites and blogs you may want to add to your favorites.

The experts at the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists have eight smart tips about what to do once you take the gown home from the bridal shop. They have partnered with Carbonfund.org to safeguard our planet’s future.

Anne Chertoff, Senior Editor at Brides.com, recorded an audio boo on Twitter live at the Pnina Tornai show at Kleinfeld. Anne talks about what she saw on the runways and what brides can expect to see in the bridal salons. There are lots of wonderful options for brides today.

Couples spend so much money to ensure every detail is perfect, yet leave the speeches to unskilled hands. Wendy Dennis, founder of Crowd Pleaser Communications, joins us via Skype from Toronto to learn what a speech is and is not and why it’s important to be well prepared. Wendy is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author who recently launched a business writing toasts for the speechwriting challenged.

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Have you ever felt hungry after eating a huge meal? Do you feel so bloated that the thought of having sex with your partner is out of the question? Are you overweight and have trouble losing weight – even a pound? Do you see yourself aging before your very eyes and feel so tired you don’t feel like being intimate? In this episode Sherry Granader, a passionate health & wellness consultant, will discuss how to alkalize and energize for great sex.

Sherry discusses acid overload and which foods you should and should not be eating that will make a huge impact on how you look and feel. She has the scoop on the importance of eating alkaline foods, super green foods, antioxidants, and what makes the body crave sugar and salt. Sherry shares her Cupa, Cupa, Cupa Smoothie recipe that’s easy, delicious and very good for you. Find out what you can do today to make a difference in your daily regimen to maximize your energy and watch your vibrant, sexy self return!

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Are you an Anti-Bride or want to be one? Do you want to have a  great wedding that’s different and uniquely all about you and your groom? Carolyn Gerin is the creator and co-author of the  bestselling Anti-Bride series of books that celebrate having a wedding your way. Carolyn shares hip tips and alternative ideas for nontraditional brides that want to tie the knot outside the box. Her sassy point of view and spirit will inspire you to mix it up and strut your stuff down the aisle with attitude.

What makes Anti-Bride different from other wedding books out there? Does Anti-Bride mean Anti-Wedding? Why do some women succumb to the “Wedding Industrial Complex”? Carolyn talks about things you would NEVER see in a bridal magazine. Do you have to wear white? How do couples get a handle on the wedding budget? How do you deal with the dreaded guest list?  What are some great bachelorette party options that don‘t involve limos, cosmos and Vegas? How are men reacting to the Anti-Bride series? What does an Anti-Bride wedding look like?  Hear some great wedding ideas including Carolyn’s personal Anti-Bride wedding tour – one dress for three weddings.  She has the answer for Anti-Brides who can’t take another nugget of well meaning advice and offers solutions for sticky situations when planning your wedding.

Carolyn’s savvy philosophy captivates today’s cool bride and offers fresh insight to get exactly what you want without compromising your vision.

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You’re Invited to a Special Bridal Event:  Unveiling the Best at Kate’’s Paperie NYC

Show hosts Holli Ehrlich and Robert Allen are on location to cover events in the world of weddings so you can tune in to wedding planning advice when and where you want.  We are LIVE at Kate’s Paperie, one of the nation’s most recognized paper stores and destinations for wedding books, stationery, invitations, custom printing services and a beautiful assortment of gifts.

Experts featured are: wedding planner Judy Paulen, Kate’s Paperie Director of Stores Julie Pauly, Darcy Miller Martha Stewart Weddings Editorial Director and author of Our Wedding Scrapbook, Eric Nicolas from Élan Artists, Raul Ruiz from Laurence Craig Distinctive Celebrations, Elizabeth White from Carlo’s Bakery, Michelle Rago author of Signature Weddings: Creating a Day Uniquely Your Own, Shawn King from Levy Lighting NYC , and photographer Sarah Merians. We talk about the invitations, the music, the food, the cake, the lighting, the flowers, the décor, the photos, the video, and the perfect keepsake to preserve all of your wonderful memories.

Be part of the excitement. We guarantee the interviews you hear will inspire you with creative ideas while planning your wedding.

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Susan Southerland, founder Just Marry! the Southeast’s premier, full-service wedding planning company, is one of the country’s most respected wedding planners. A 20-year veteran of the travel and wedding planning industries, Susan has planned thousands of weddings and related events for couples all over the world.

The economy and the environment are affecting wedding planning spending, but couples can still have the wedding of their dreams. What should your wedding really be about? What are your priorities? How does Susan advise a bride and groom with unrealistic expectations? How important are personal touches? What is the single most important variable in your budget? How can you stretch the dollar when planning your wedding on a smaller budget? Susan has some terrific tips that you may want to consider for venue and vendor options. What is a wedding color wheel? Hear some of Susan’s memorable wedding moments and her best advice for couples just starting the wedding planning process.

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Have you started talking about the M word? M=Money which requires knowledge and awareness to achieve important financial goals as you start your new family together.  Judith Rosenthal, Senior Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, provides professional financial planning services for every stage of life so you are better prepared to pursue your dreams with confidence.  Judi offers valuable information and recommendations that every couple should hear before they get married.

Do you have a vision for your future together?   What is your money culture?  Should newlyweds completely merge their finances or should they keep separate accounts?  How important is it to discuss risk tolerance with your spouse to be?  When should a couple start to look for professional assistance with regard to money matters?

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of wedding planning and you might not want to see the big picture before you tie the knot. Have you considered the long term positive impact if you spend less money on the wedding?  Inevitably, couples are going to argue from time to time on money issues.  What are some things they can do to resolve those disagreements?  Judi has some terrific suggestions that will help alleviate some stress and anxiety when blending finances.

Unique in the industry is Ameriprise Financial’s Dream Book guide.  It’s an amazing personal journal to record your priorities, goals and plans so you can have better perspective on where you are going. This important podcast gives you something essential to think about that can ultimately make your dreams a reality.

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Average price to get married dips to $28,704

NEW YORK— The fairytale weddings that many couples have yearned for are starting to come back down to earth — leveled by everyday problems such as house payments and rising gas and food bills.

The wedding industry has long been considered one of the most recession-proof. Most brides, grooms and their parents see the “big day” as a once-in-a-lifetime event not to be skimped on. But unlike Cinderella and Prince Charming, who didn’t have to worry about a mortgage on the castle, more couples are finding it hard to swallow the average price tag of items like wedding cakes (about $500), bridal gowns (around $1,300) and flowers (near $2,000).

“Every girl dreams about their wedding day,” said Rebecca Stamilio, who braved the February chill and the crowds at Filene’s Basement’s bridal sale in Manhattan to find a gown. “But at the same time, you’re like, ‘Oh my gosh — I could pay off this much of my mortgage.’ ”

Stamilio, a 30-year-old physics instructor at Edgecombe Community College in Tarboro, N.C., found a long, simple white gown for $249 that was originally $1,600.

“I just don’t want to be in debt,” she said.

Many other couples apparently share that sentiment and are cutting some corners as they put their weddings together. Wedding trend tracker The Wedding Report Inc. estimates the average cost of a wedding will dip slightly this year to $28,704, compared with $28,732 in 2007.

That runs counter to the trend of the past 15 years, when wedding spending has nearly doubled, according to Conde Nast data. Tammy Elliot, president of the Perfect Wedding Guide wedding planning Web site, noted that the market is growing quickly because of the children of baby boomers.

Spending on the actual ceremony and the rehearsal dinner appear to be up this year, according to The Wedding Report data, while outlays for the reception and rings are declining.

It’s important to note that the data includes inflation, so with food, energy and metals prices on the rise, many couples are really getting less for their dollar. The wholesale price of gold is up more than 30 percent from a year ago, while platinum is up more than 50 percent, and retailers are having to pass these increases on to consumers.

With costs surging, some new wedding trends are sprouting. Liene Stevens, a consultant at the wedding and event planner Blue Orchid Designs, said she’s noticing couples opting for more do-it-yourself wedding items, such as table centerpieces. They’re also planning more brunch and afternoon weddings so they can shell out less for food and alcohol, she said.

Stamilio is accustomed to being frugal. Financially independent since the age of 16, she paid for her first car, her first computer and her college tuition. But she’s not the only one keeping track of her receipts (she’s aiming for under $10,000 in total) — bigger spenders are seeking out ways to save money, too.

Erin Robertson and her family are willing to budget as much as $30,000 for her upcoming wedding, but Robertson went bargain shopping with Stamilio at Filene’s Basement for her dress. She ended up with a $730 ivory silk dress, tax included, that was originally $3,500.

Another popular way for newlyweds to save is tweaking or rethinking their honeymoons (an expenditure that is not included in The Wedding Report’s annual spending estimates). Barb Maxwell, who specializes in honeymoon vacations at the travel agency Viking Travel, said requests for European trips have sharply declined over the past several months, and that couples are increasingly choosing packages that include extra benefits and amenities, like free breakfast. The declining dollar, which makes travel abroad more expensive, certainly has had an impact on honeymoon planning.

With brides and grooms looking for ways to pare wedding budgets, retailers and planners are noticing some business shifts.

Anna Podore, a buyer for Filene’s Basement’s wedding dress sale, said moderate-price bridal retailers are not selling quite as many dresses as in the past and, as a result, have more inventory to sell to Filene’s at marked-down prices. Brides in the market for dresses over $3,000 appear resilient to the economic downturn, Podore said, but mid-range dresses — $1,000 to $2,000 — seem to be finding fewer takers.

Brides are also cutting back on extras. Lauren Walling, marketing director of Catalina & Co., a small bridal gown shop in Brooklyn, said that although orders for designs and alterations keep increasing, orders for cleaning and preservation have declined.

“Higher-end venues and vendors are going to have to reposition themselves as things tighten up,” the Perfect Wedding Guide’s Elliot said. And for smaller players in the wedding business, “it’s going to be hard to compete.”

Of course, many couples — some even from middle-class families — are still paying well over $100,000 for their weddings. And although wedding spending appears to be plateauing right now, most experts expect it to resume its climb.

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