Having transparent conversations revolving around budget and the wedding planning journey with newly married brides & couples who invested in their wedding day and asking the question "Was it worth it? "
015. Wedding Bills, Travel Thrills: How to Maximize Your Credit Card Points
Melissa Ivy interviews Ricky about leveraging credit card points for wedding expenses and travel rewards, offering listeners strategies to achieve their dream honeymoon.
15 Oct 2025
014. A 30k Plan to An 80k Reality: A Mexico City Destination Wedding Full of Family, Food and Experiences
A New York couple recounts how they planned their destination wedding in Mexico City, balancing food, family, and finances, and creating lasting memories despite exceeding their initial budget, in this interview.
19 Jun 2025
013. Rain, Guests & Real Numbers: Inside a $180K Newport Wedding
Bride Morgan, creator of Vows N Vibes, recounts her $180K Newport wedding, detailing budgeting realities and prioritizing guest experiences, in an interview with Melissa Ivy.
5 Jun 2025
012. A $400K Tappan Hill Wedding: Broadway Vibes and a Surprise Drone Show on NYE
Newlyweds Siobhan and Bobby discuss their elaborate $400K New Year's Eve wedding with Broadway-level entertainment and personalized details in Westchester County, interviewed by Melissa Ivy.
15 May 2025
011. $300K in Philly: A Bold, Artistic, Multicultural Celebration
In this vibrant and deeply thoughtful episode of Wed and Worth It, Melissa chats with Seets about her November wedding in Philadelphia—a celebration that blended Indian and Chinese cultures, bold artistic inspiration, and some serious color.
From eloping in their living room with eight friends to a $300K event planned over 18 months, Seets shares the emotional, logistical, and creative highs and lows of pulling off a truly intentional, multicultural celebration. With priorities like guest comfort, photography, and a mood board inspired by Gustav Klimt, she didn’t just plan a wedding—she designed an experience. She also drops one of our favorite lines to date: “Never let your wedding be more beautiful than your marriage.”
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1 May 2025
010. Grown, Glam, and Sexy: Renee’s $130K Luxe Mountain Wedding
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Wed and Worth It, Melissa sits down with Renee, a newlywed who shares the incredible 22-year journey that led to her luxe mountaintop wedding in West Virginia. From high school science class to long-distance love and a surprise proposal in Santorini, Renee walks us through every detail—from their black-tie ski resort venue to hiking Machu Picchu on their honeymoon (and yes, even adopting a stray kitten along the way). She shares budget realities ($130K including honeymoon), major wins, regrets, and honest advice for anyone planning a wedding they want to remember forever. This one is packed with laughter, real talk, and a gentle reminder to make your wedding day YOURS.
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17 Apr 2025
009. Big Island Wedding Planning with Sunshower Weddings: What You Need to Know
Planning a wedding in Hawaii? On this episode of Wed and Worth It, we chat with Kate from Sunshower Weddings, a Big Island wedding planner with a background as a venue owner (and even a lawyer!). She shares the reality of planning destination weddings, the biggest budgeting mistakes couples make, and why hiring a planner with logistical expertise is a game-changer.
From breaking down the hidden costs of a Hawaii wedding to revealing her dream wedding trend (hint: it's all about the caterpillar table ), Kate spills it all. If you're dreaming of a Hawaii wedding or just love a behind-the-scenes look at high-end planning, this one’s for you!
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3 Apr 2025
008. From Elopement to $400K Kiawah Island Wedding: Taylor’s Story
In this episode of Wed & Worth It, Taylor shares her experience planning a destination wedding on Kiawah Island while navigating family expectations, budgeting, and the unexpected twists that come with wedding planning.
From eloping in Nantucket to crafting a wedding that felt more like a luxe dinner party than a traditional event, Taylor dives into what mattered most to her and her husband—and what she wishes she had done differently. Plus, she spills the details on a florist fiasco, why she skipped a bridal party, and how she found the perfect balance between high-end details and laid-back vibes. Was it worth it? Listen in to find out!
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20 Mar 2025
007. Why Every Couple Needs a Wedding Planner (And When to Hire One!) with Alicia from J-Starr Wedding Company
In this episode of Wed &Worth It, Arizona wedding planner Alicia from J-Starr Wedding Company joins Melissa for an in-person conversation about all things wedding planning. From navigating vendor selection and budgeting to the most overlooked aspects of the big day, Alicia shares her expert insights and personal experiences. She also flips the script, putting Melissa in the hot seat with a few unexpected questions! Whether you're deep in the planning process or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable advice and a whole lot of fun.
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6 Mar 2025
006. Inside a $300K NYC Museum Wedding: Budget, Logistics & Lessons
In this episode of Wed and Worth It, Melissa chats with Emma about her elegant and logistically complex New York City wedding at a historic museum. Emma shares her journey planning a $300K wedding in just 11 months, including how she navigated vendor selection, budgeting surprises (hello, $50K tent quote!), and the unexpected costs that come with a non-traditional venue. From her best budgeting advice to why chairs and lighting cost way more than she expected, this episode is packed with practical takeaways for anyone planning a wedding—especially in a big city.Was it worth it? Emma says yes, and she’s sharing why!
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20 Feb 2025
005. Love & Beauty Maui on Destination Wedding Hair & Makeup
In this episode of Wed and Worth It, host Melissa chats with Nikki from Love and Beauty Maui, a seasoned hair and makeup artist with over 20 years of experience. Nikki shares her journey from freelancing to owning a top beauty business in Maui, the differences in wedding trends between the islands, and what brides should know when booking hair and makeup for a destination wedding. She offers insider tips on skin prep, budgeting wisely, and why professional beauty services are worth the investment. Plus, she reveals the most common wedding day beauty mishaps—and how to avoid them! If you're planning a destination wedding or just love beauty industry insights, this episode is packed with must-know advice.
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6 Feb 2025
004. Prioritizing Joy: Lessons from a $123K Destination Wedding in Italy
In this episode of Wed &Worth It, I chat with a bride about her dreamy Capri, Italy destination wedding. She shares how she and her husband chose this breathtaking location, the ups and downs of planning abroad, and how their $65K budget doubled to $123K. From navigating cultural differences to prioritizing the guest experience, she gives candid insights on balancing splurges with what truly matters. Whether you're dreaming of a destination wedding or just need advice on managing wedding stress, this episode is packed with tips, humor, and heartfelt reflection.
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23 Jan 2025
003. Dancing the Night Away with Trego the DJ
On this first vendor episode of Wed and Worth It, I talk to Trego the DJ (https://www.tregothedj.com/) who I’ve had the pleasure of working with several times. Trego is a DJ and mentor with a fresh take on what it means to experience the best day of your life. We talk about how he found his way to being a DJ, trusting your vendors, and what it takes to create a magical and memorable experience for brides and grooms.
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9 Jan 2025
002. Beating the Budget: 50k in Scottsdale, AZ
On this episode of Wed and Worth it, I talk to a bride in Atlanta who opted for a smaller destination wedding in Scottsdale, AZ in lieu of a larger local wedding in Georgia. Ashley was determined to create an intimate, memorable wedding and stick to her budget of 50k, and with some determination and day-saving help from her planner - she did just that! Find out how, in this episode of Wed and Worth it.
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17 Dec 2024
001. The Venue Takes the Cake: 120k Wedding in Scottsdale, Arizona
On this episode of Wed and Worth it, Melissa talks to a Scottsdale, AZ, bride about the choices she made in her wedding planning journey, what she thought was worth the spend, and if anything wasn’t . They talk about where the couple chose to invest more money, and why as well as money saving tactics (hello, travel points!) that helped along the way. This couple started off with a 50k budget and, through the planning process, added on to create their dream Scottsdale AZ wedding that totaled around $120k. Tune in to find out, was it worth it?
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26 Nov 2024
000. Welcome to the Wed & Worth it Podcast
Welcome to the Wed & Worth It Podcast.
Have you ever wondered if all the wedding expenses and planning were worth it? Join us as we sit down with newlyweds who openly share their wedding investments, the ups and downs of wedding planning, and how they prioritized the decisions that shaped their big day. Through candid conversations, we ask the question every couple faces post-wedding: was it worth it? Tune in for honest insights, practical tips, and a fresh look at what makes a wedding truly unforgettable.
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