Why I Eloped: Breaking Down Wedding Industry Myths - The Glow Up Series Part 2/3

Hello Dahhhhling with Erin Darling

How to plan a wedding *your way* from the ring, to the dress, to the party. A critical look at the wedding industry, traditions, and why I threw out most of the preconceived notions of what it should be and still had an unforgettable experience that felt authentic, and good. Are you planning a wedding? This episode is for you.

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1:38 POP TAKE - Love is Blind - When did we decide Chelsea is the most hated woman?

6:30 My engagement story intro

7:55 The ring

15:07 Why I chose the sustainable jewelry industry

16:30 The downsides of the sustainable industry

19:30 Finding my ring

25:00 Our proposal story

31:42 Planning a wedding

35:10 Why we decided to elope instead

39:35 Choosing a $100 dress vs a $10,000 dress

44:10 Takeaways - You don’t have to do what anyone says you have to do

45:38 Get highly involved in ring research - from all sides

46:45 Hire a good photographer

49:06 Why I recommend an engagement honeymoon

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