In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon is joined by travel expert Michelle Nerdin, founder of Sea Glass Travel, to explore everything couples need to know about planning their dream honeymoon or destination wedding.

With over a decade of experience creating tailor-made holidays, Michelle explains why honeymoon planning deserves just as much thought as the wedding itself, and how working with a travel specialist can save couples time, stress and potentially expensive mistakes.

Yvonne and Michelle discuss when to book your honeymoon, how to make your budget work harder, and why you don't need to spend a fortune or travel halfway around the world to create unforgettable memories.

You'll also discover how wedding guests can contribute towards your honeymoon, why Instagram-worthy destinations aren't always the right choice, and how personalised touches, from sunset dinners to memorable experiences, can make your trip truly special.

They also explore destination weddings, coordinating guest accommodation, the importance of appropriate financial protection, and why having a real person to contact when travel plans go wrong can make all the difference.

This episode is for any couple planning a honeymoon, considering getting married abroad, or simply wanting to enjoy the excitement of their wedding without adding another complicated task to their list.

Your day. Your way. Without the wedding planning stress.

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon shares a cautionary story about a couple who chose a wedding supplier almost entirely because of their glowing 5-star rating, only to discover far too late that the reviews had not told the full story. Pasted markdown

Yvonne explains why a high-star rating is not always proof of reliability. It can simply mean the review system has worked in the supplier’s favour, especially when reviews are selectively invited, disputed, filtered or displayed on platforms where suppliers pay to be listed. Pasted markdown

You’ll learn why couples should cross-check suppliers across multiple independent platforms, look beyond wedding directories, ask for recent real references, and pay attention to how suppliers respond to criticism.

Yvonne also explains why “verified booking” does not necessarily mean a wedding went well, why an unnaturally spotless review record can be a warning sign, and why recent word of mouth is often far more valuable than a beautiful average score.

You’ll also hear this episode’s 3 Weddits, plus a Celebrity Confidential insight into why high-end planners often rely on private supplier networks rather than public review scores.

This episode is for any couple booking suppliers, comparing reviews or feeling reassured by a 5-star rating without digging deeper.

Your day. Your way. Without the wedding planning stress.

In this episode of The Wedding Editors Podcast, Yvonne Dixon explores the quiet luxury wedding trend, and why the most understated-looking weddings can often be the most expensive to execute well.

Through the story of a couple who fell for the old money, quiet luxury aesthetic online, Yvonne explains how small upgrades can quickly snowball. Better linens, specific florals, tailored outfits and “just a bit above quote” supplier choices can each feel manageable on their own, until the final total becomes far more than the couple ever intended to spend.

Yvonne breaks down why online wedding trends can be misleading, especially when luxury shoots and real high-budget weddings are presented as though the look is easily achievable for everyone. The problem is that nobody captions the photo with the real cost, and quiet luxury hides its budget in details that are difficult to fake.

You’ll learn how to separate inspiration from budget, ask suppliers what a look actually costs, work backwards from your real number, and choose two or three high-impact details rather than trying to recreate an entire aesthetic.

You’ll also hear this episode’s 3 Weddits, plus a Celebrity Confidential insight into why quiet luxury often costs just as much as, or even more than, the flashier version of a wedding.

This episode is for any couple saving wedding inspiration online, building a mood board, or feeling pulled towards a trend that might not match their real budget.

Your day. Your way. Without the wedding planning stress.