The Pre Nup: A Wedding Planning Podcast

Wedding Vendor Red Flags That Could Cost You Thousands

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast where we talk honestly about love, weddings, and everything in between. This week, Adriana goes solo to break down one of the most important parts of wedding planning: choosing the right vendors—and avoiding the wrong ones.
From missing or vague contracts to risky payment structures, pushy sales tactics, and hidden fees, Adriana walks through the biggest red flags to watch out for before you sign anything. She also shares exactly what questions to ask, how to protect yourself financially, and the small details that can make or break your wedding day.
Episode Highlights:
- The biggest contract red flags every couple should know- Why paying a vendor 100% upfront can be a major mistake- What wedding “industry standard” actually looks like for deposits and pricing- How to spot pushy vendors and bad communication early on- The must-ask questions before booking any vendor or venue

This Love Story Feels Like a Movie (Airplane Meet-Cute to Iconic Wedding)

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast where we talk honestly about love, weddings, and everything in between.
This week, Adriana is joined by Drew and Rich (better known as @twoguysonaplane) for a love story that feels straight out of a rom-com.
From meeting on a flight to creating their own “proposal rules” (yes, they both proposed), Drew and Rich share how they built a relationship—and a wedding—that was completely and unapologetically them.
They open up about planning an aviation-themed wedding, breaking away from tradition, and why the most meaningful moments weren’t the big ones—but the quiet, intentional ones they created just for themselves.
This episode is full of humor, heart, and a reminder that your wedding doesn’t have to follow any rules—except your own.
Episode Highlights:
- How they met on a flight (and why it felt like a rom-com)- The “30-day proposal challenge” and how it turned into Proposal Wars- The ring pop proposal that didn’t go as planned- Why they both wanted to propose—and be proposed to- How they created a wedding that was completely true to them- The private moment they chose over cocktail hour (and why it mattered most)- Why you should forget traditions that don’t feel authentic

The Wedding Planning Nightmare Every Bride Fears

Welcome back to The Pre Nup. This week, Adriana is joined once again by Big Vic for another hilarious wedding movie recap.
Together they break down You’re Cordially Invited, the 2025 comedy starring Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, which follows two families forced to share a wedding venue after a disastrous booking mix up.
As the movie spirals into chaos, Adriana and Vic discuss the real wedding fears couples experience while planning, from last minute disasters to family tension and everything in between.
They also get into the surprisingly relatable parts of the film, including father daughter wedding emotions, the pressure of planning a perfect wedding, and the traditions that make the day meaningful.
Episode Highlights:- The real wedding fears that couples secretly have- Why father daughter moments hit so hard at weddings- The traditions that still make weddings emotional- Bachelor and bachelorette party debates- When wedding chaos becomes a great story

Rachel Uchitel on Rehearsing Their Wedding Dance for Weeks

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, where we unpack weddings the way real couples experience them.
This week, Adriana sits down with Rachel Uchitel, host of the Miss Understood podcast, to talk about her unforgettable New Year’s Eve wedding at home in Palm Beach and the personal choices that shaped the day.
They start with why Rachel chose December 31st as her wedding date (years after first manifesting it on her own show) and what it meant to begin a new chapter on a literal clean slate. From there, they dive into planning a luxury at-home wedding, the realities of guest list tension, and how family dynamics shift when you’re blending lives later in life.
Rachel shares the sentimental details that made the celebration uniquely hers: honoring her late father by using his wedding band, subtle nods to her New York roots, and involving her daughter in everything from dress shopping to choreography. She also opens up about lessons from past marriages, the importance of feeling truly seen by your partner, and why she believes a prenup is one of the smartest decisions couples can make.
The episode closes with a candid conversation about marrying later in life, choosing partnership over pressure, and what it really means to feel safe, supported, and understood.
Episode Highlights:
Why Rachel chose a New Year’s Eve wedding datePlanning a high-end wedding at home (and what surprised her most)Honoring a lost parent in a subtle, meaningful wayNavigating guest list drama and friendship expectationsLessons from past marriages and finding the right partnerWhy Rachel strongly believes in prenups

These 2026 Wedding Trends Will SHOCK You

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, where we unpack weddings the way real couples experience them. This week, Adriana sits down with Big Vik to talk wedding trends—what’s in, what’s fading, and what’s changing for good.
They start with one of the most polarizing topics right now: engagement rings. Adriana and Vik share honest thoughts on lab-grown vs. natural diamonds, financial realities, and why meaning matters more than market value.
From there, they explore how weddings are evolving visually—from color palettes and fashion silhouettes to the return of texture, fabric, and lighting as the new markers of luxury.
The episode closes with a look at the modern “cool bride” and how today’s couples are prioritizing intention, ease, and personality over outdated rules and expectations.
Episode Highlights:
- Natural vs. lab-grown diamonds and the real differences that matter- What separates timeless choices from trend traps- The 5 color wedding planning rule- Wedding fashion trends we’re saying goodbye to- What defines the modern “cool bride”

How to Make Your Wedding Feel Luxury No Matter the Budget

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast helping you plan your dream wedding without losing yourself in the process! This week, Adriana chats with Larry Walshe, the UK-based designer who's created some of the most iconic luxury weddings of the decade—and he's here to tell you why your inspiration should come from anywhere BUT other weddings.
Larry reveals the design principles that work whether you're spending five figures or seven, explains why your venue should dictate your aesthetic (not fight against it), and shares why this generation of couples is investing in ceremonies, guest experiences, and personal storytelling over flashy displays of wealth.
If you've ever wondered how to make your wedding feel elevated, intentional, and uniquely yours—this episode is your masterclass.
Episode Highlights:- Why Larry makes couples create mood boards with zero wedding references- How to think like a designer even if you're not one- The three investments that transform any wedding aesthetic- Pivoting when plans go sideways- When you need a planner, when you need a designer, and why they're not the same- How to avoid the "budget bride" look without spending more

The Bridal Glow-Up Guide (From a Beauty Editor Who’s Seen It All)

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast that gets real about weddings, beauty, and everything in between. This week, Adriana is joined by Carly Cardellino—longtime beauty editor, beauty expert, and the girl brides trust for real, honest, no-BS skincare and makeup advice.
Whether you’re one year out or six days out from your wedding, Carly breaks down exactly what to do (and what NOT to do) to look and feel your best. From bridal skincare routines and hair prep, to the truth about injectables, Botox, spray tans, hair health, and the products she swears by—this episode is your complete beauty timeline.
Plus, Carly shares her wedding-day glam experience, after-party ideas, honeymoon recs, and the one thing every bride should slow down and savor.
Episode Highlights:- The bridal beauty products that actually work (and which to skip)- Spray tan mistakes she sees brides make over and over- Her game-changing haircare routine- Wedding-day makeup tips from a beauty editor’s POV- How to prep your skin for makeup that lasts all night- The #1 moment brides forget to actually take in on wedding day

Don’t Tour Another Wedding Venue Until You Hear This

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast that helps you plan your dream wedding without losing your mind! This week, Adriana sits down with Francesca DiSalvo-Follmer, longtime planner and partner at The Waverly, the brand-new venue redefining what a Charleston wedding can look like.
With 16 years in the industry, Francesca understands exactly what couples need—from flexible bar packages to trustworthy caterers to suites that don’t just look pretty on Instagram but actually work for wedding-day chaos. She shares the intentional choices behind The Waverly’s design and why modern, trend-forward brides are flocking to it.
We’re also diving into Charleston wedding weekends—beach yoga, boat days, Uptown Social welcome parties, by-the-way after-parties, and Bodega hangover brunches. Consider this your ultimate Charleston itinerary.
Episode Highlights:- How to plan guest counts (and why seated vs. cocktail style matters)- Tenting timelines, weather strategy, and Francesca’s best wedding hack- Why “venue coordinator =/= wedding planner”- Charleston Activities for your out-of-town guests beyond food + drinks- Francesca’s Charleston secret spots you HAVE to try

We Reviewed The J.Lo and Owen Wilson Rom-Com (Marry Me) So You Don’t Have To

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, where we get real about all things weddings, love, and everything in between. This week, Adriana is joined once again by her sister (and fan-favorite guest) Big Vic for a hilarious movie recap and review of Marry Me — J.Lo and Owen Wilson’s chaotic rom-com that might just be the most unhinged... or worst “wedding movie” ever made.
What starts as a simple movie recap quickly spirals into a deep dive on J.Lo’s long-standing obsession with being a bride, her real-life romance timeline (from A-Rod to Bennifer 2.0), and why Marry Me might actually be autobiographical.
Episode Highlights:- Every J.Lo bridal role, ranked- The craziest wedding scenes in Marry Me- Why Marry Me is the definition of wedding chaos- Performances at weddings: should you ever do one?- When your fiancé has too many ideas
Hilarious, unfiltered, and full of sister banter, this episode feels like a rom-com roast and wedding planning chat all rolled into one.

How to Get Guests to Actually Follow Your Dress Code

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day—and survive all the chaos along the way! I’m your host, Adriana, and this week we’re pulling back the curtain on the wedding industry with NYC-based planner Lara Mahler, founder of The Privilege Is Mine.
From skipping morning jitters and waking up with your partner, to rethinking first looks and speeches, Lara’s approach to planning is refreshingly real and totally freeing. If you’re an offbeat bride (or just a stressed one), this episode will change how you see the day.
Episode Highlights:- “No kids” weddings and how to enforce your boundaries- The right way to tell guests your color palette- What to do if someone cancels day-of- The truth about the one-year wedding gift myth- Lara’s hot takes on what makes a wedding truly unforgettable