The Pre Nup: A Wedding Planning Podcast

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

The Most Unbelievable Things Went Wrong at Her Wedding… But She Wouldn't Change a Thing

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, where we get real about all things weddings, love, and everything in between. This week, I’m joined by the brilliant and beautiful Corey Rae—actress, writer, and director—who just celebrated her first wedding anniversary after throwing one of the most stunning, heartfelt weddings we’ve ever seen.
From walking herself down the aisle to navigating cicadas, power outages, and even a rogue guest who knocked over the cake, Corey proves that even when things go wrong, your wedding can still be perfectly you. She also shares how she brought her childhood bridal dreams to life—from her custom pink palette to the three stunning dresses she wore throughout the night.
Episode Highlights:- Why Corey walked herself down the aisle (and why it was her favorite part of the day)- The hilarious blackout moment that turned into a dance floor sing-along- How to personalize your ceremony while honoring your culture- The uninvited guest disaster you have to hear to believe- What it was like seeing her childhood bridal vision come true as a trans woman
Equal parts heartfelt and hilarious, this episode will leave you smiling, crying, and totally rethinking what “perfect” really means on your wedding day.

Don’t Make Your Wedding Registry Without Watching This!

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day! I’m your host, Adriana, and this week I’m joined by my sister (and the queen of practicality), Big Vic, for an episode that will save you from major post-wedding regret.
We’re diving into everything wedding registry, from the must-haves you’ll actually use to the total flops you’ll wish you’d skipped, with a little help from our favorite registry platform, MyRegistry.com. Whether you want an espresso machine, a honeymoon fund, or a mix of both, MyRegistry lets you combine every store, brand, and item you love into one easy, universal list.
Big Vic shares her brutally honest takes, her favorite unexpected items, and the one thing every couple forgets to register for (but definitely shouldn’t). Plus, we’ll break down how to use MyRegistry.com like a pro so you can make the smartest choices and actually get gifts you’ll love and use.
Episode Highlights:- The most useless wedding gifts that never leave the box- Everyday essentials that are actually worth adding- The most common registry mistakes couples make- The secret to having 5 registries all in one place (Hint: MyRegistry.com)- Set up cash funds and experiences right on MyRegistry.com- The best registry perks to keep your eyes out for
This episode is sponsored by @myregistry—now partnered with @davidsbridal to make weddings and registries effortless. Start your dream registry today at https://davidsbridal.myregistry.com/ or at the link in bio.

Bachelor Alum Alexis Waters Reveals the Most Insane Bachelorette + Vegas Wedding Story We’ve Ever Heard

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day! I’m your host, Adriana, and each week, I’m joined by the industry’s top professionals, celebs, influencers, and friends who are keeping it real about love, marriage, and everything in between.
This week, I’m joined by Bachelor alum from Nick Viall’s season, Alexis Waters—and she does not hold back. From giving up booze and the diet she swears by before her wedding to planning a Vegas ceremony complete with Elvis, showgirls, and a magician, Alexis proves there’s no one right way to get married. Oh, and wait until you hear her bachelorette story that ended with a $7,000 bill.
Episode Highlights:- Why Alexis chose a small, intimate Vegas wedding with only 30 guests- The diet that got her glowing before the big day- When your bachelorette turns into the most expensive night of your life- If she was truly looking for love on reality TV- How she met the love of her life just weeks before Bachelor in Paradise
This one’s hilarious, raw, and full of wedding inspo for anyone planning outside the box.
This episode is brought to you by JTV — your one-stop shop for happily ever after. Visit https://www.jtv.com/wedding and get 20% off with code WED20.

The Most Unhinged Wedding Stories You’ve Ever Heard

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 going solo with your wildest submissions yet.
From mother-in-laws who want to wear white, to cousins demanding seating charts like they’re running the event, to a venue that literally closed two weeks before the wedding, we’re breaking down what to do (and how to keep your sanity) when wedding planning goes completely off the rails.
Episode Highlights:
- Real brides spill their craziest planning nightmares- What to do when family drama explodes mid-wedding planning- The etiquette loophole for small destination weddings & engagement parties- Wedding songs that sound romantic… but are actually breakup anthems- A feel-good follow-up: how one bride got her dream food truck approved
This episode is brought to you by JTV — your one-stop shop for happily ever after. Visit https://www.jtv.com/wedding and get 20% off with code WED20.

The Truth About Shopping for a Plus-Size Wedding Dress

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day—and prepare for everything that comes after! I’m your host, Adriana, and each week I sit down with top pros, influencers, and real couples who are keeping it honest about love, marriage, and everything in between.
This week, I’m joined by creator, style icon, and newly engaged bride-to-be Abby Bible for a refreshingly real convo about the big questions couples should be asking before marriage. From navigating tricky family dynamics to making sure you and your partner actually want the same kind of wedding (and life), Abby shares what’s been hardest, funniest, and most surprising about her own journey.
Whether you’re six months into dating or six years into an engagement, this episode will make you pause, laugh, and rethink what really matters before you walk down the aisle.
Episode Highlights:• Why some “hard” conversations are actually relationship gold• The one topic Abby says every couple needs to align on early• Real talk: is there such a thing as a perfect engagement length?• How to keep wedding planning from taking over your entire life• A reminder that the best wedding decisions are the most honest ones
This episode is brought to you by JTV — your one-stop shop for happily ever after. Visit https://www.jtv.com/wedding and get 20% off with code WED20.

How to Keep Your Wedding Bouquet Forever (Yes, Really!)

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day—and get the most out of it long after “I do”! I’m your host, Adriana, and each week I sit down with top pros, influencers, and real couples who keep it honest about love, marriage, and everything in between.
This week, I’m joined by Carly and Hope, founders of Olive Branch Studios and two of the best floral preservation artists in the country. We’re talking all things wedding flowers: how to save them, turn them into art, and make your investment last for generations.
From bouquets that arrive three weeks late (and still get saved!) to creating gallery walls out of centerpieces, this conversation will change the way you think about your florals.
Episode Highlights:- What flower preservation really is—and why it matters- How to keep flowers alive until they’re shipped- When to book preservation (and why it’s never too late)- Why preservation is the new “something to pass down”- DIY-ing your wedding flowers... is it worth it?
This episode is brought to you by @olivebranchstudioss — preserve your wedding bouquet and get 10% off with code PRENUPPOD10 at theolivebranchstudios.com or at link in bio.

Planning a Wedding? This AI Tool Understands the Assignment

Welcome back to The Pre Nup—the wedding-obsessed podcast that helps you plan your dream day (and maybe even a free honeymoon).
I’m your host, Adriana, and this week, we’re unveiling a brand-new wedding planning tool that’s about to revolutionize the entire experience.Meet Pearl Planner, a free, AI-powered planning dashboard from David’s Bridal that’s smarter, faster, and more personalized than anything you’ve seen. And yes—it’s 100% free. I’m joined by Rachel Silver (founder of Love Stories TV and GM of Media at David’s Bridal) to talk about what makes Pearl Planner the tool every couple needs.
We get into how Pearl Planner replaces the old-school checklist (not the IRL wedding planner) with a custom, intelligent dashboard built around your style, your date, your location, and your vibe.
We also talk about what planners don’t cover, the surprising stress of planning a bachelorette party, and how Pearl works with your wedding team—not against it.
Episode Highlights:• What “Aisle to Algorithm” really means• Why traditional wedding checklists just don’t cut it anymore• What Pearl AI can do (and how it’s different from your usual chatbot)• How it tailors everything—from your tasks to your wedding website• Why David’s is changing the wedding planning game—for everyone• And yes: how to plan smarter and earn rewards while you do it
Planning a wedding—or just curious what the future of wedding tech looks like? This is a must-listen.
Let us know what part of planning has you the most stressed—and what you wish an app could just do for you. We’re taking notes.This episode is brought to you by Pearl Planner: wedding planning powered by AI, fueled by love. Be one of the first to get started at https://pearl.davidsbridal.com