Best Dear Future Bride Podcasts (2025)

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#12: Kelli France - "We planned a wedding in 100 days" 30:19

3d ago30:19

30:19

Kelli France joins Kiera to share what it was like planning her daughter’s wedding in just 100 days. A confidence coach and mother of four, Kelli brought her signature clarity and care into every decision, while navigating budget constraints, big feelings, and the delicate art of letting go. From family dynamics to creative compromises, Kelli refle…

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#11: Kat John - "The day trumped my vision" 37:30

10d ago37:30

37:30

Kat John sits down with Kiera to share the story behind a wedding that was deeply intentional, beautifully untraditional, and wholly true to who she and Steve are. Known for guiding others to live from their truth, Kat brings that same grounded, no-bullshit energy into her wedding planning journey - ditching the pressure, skipping the traditions, a…

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#10: Felicia Tanner - "I didn’t ask for feedback - I wanted validation" 33:46

17d ago33:46

33:46

Felicia Tanner joins Kiera to share how she pulled off a wedding that was stylish, intentional, and refreshingly low-drama. From curating a bar menu in her PJs to switching dresses two months out, nothing was off-limits - and nothing was sugar-coated. They talk decision fatigue, budget meltdowns, opinion overload, and the satisfaction of making you…

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#9: Georgia Whitaker - "I refused to get out of the car" 34:25

24d ago34:25

34:25

Georgia Whitaker joins Kiera to unpack the wedding she never thought she’d have - trading elopement dreams for a full celebration with everyone they loved. A Byron Bay local legend (and if you know Byron, you know Georgia), she brings her signature humour to the conversation as she shares the unexpected anxiety on the day, the behind-the-scenes fam…

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#8: Rachael McAdam - "I broke my leg 6 weeks out" 32:33

1M ago32:33

32:33

Rachael McAdam joins Kiera to unpack her wedding planning journey - one that took a turn just weeks out with a broken leg, a shifted perspective, and a whole lot of letting go. What started as a vision grounded in creativity and intention turned into a lesson in surrender, support, and choosing what really matters. From emotional burnout to vendor …

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#7: Cassie Burton - "I thought I could do it myself" 26:47

1M ago26:47

26:47

Cassie Burton joins Kiera to talk through the wedding that looked low-key on the outside—but carried the same pressure, expectations, and emotional weight as any big event. From family dynamics to second-guessing decisions, she shares what surprised her, what grounded her, and why keeping the day true to them was always the priority. It’s honest, r…

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#6: Taylor Clements - “It wasn’t what I planned—but it was perfect” 27:36

1M ago27:36

27:36

Taylor Clements joins Kiera to unpack the real story behind her Byron Bay wedding—planned from interstate, postponed thanks to COVID, and pulled off with trust, intention, and a whole lot of heart. What started as a vision for an effortless beachside celebration turned into two venues, surprise bus rides, a rain-soaked ceremony, and one of the most…

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#5: Lizzy Thomas - "My mum's speech caught me off guard" 31:50

2M ago31:50

31:50

Lizzy Thomas is in the hot seat this week, sitting down with Kiera to unpack the reality behind her visually unforgettable Byron Bay wedding—one that started as a plan to elope in Italy and ended with 18 vendors, a marquee build, and a feature in Hello May. They talk about the pressure of doing things “the right way,” navigating religious expectati…

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#4: Zoe Urquhart - "What kind of royalty do we think we are?" 33:34

2M ago33:34

33:34

Zoe Urquhart is the definition of grace under pressure—and in this episode, she sits down with Kiera to unpack her wedding planning journey, from wild weather threats (yes, an actual cyclone) to emotional curveballs no one saw coming. They talk decision fatigue, family dynamics, budgeting realities, and the pressure to make every choice feel person…

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#3: Jaimee Shaw - "You need to consider the vibe they bring" 29:56

2M ago29:56

29:56

Jamiee Shaw—content creator and newlywed—joins Kiera to talk about the mental load of wedding planning and what it really felt like behind the scenes. From the pressure of people-pleasing to the chaos of seating charts, Jamie shares how she navigated expectations, leaned into what actually felt right, and let go of the rest. They dive into the emot…

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#2: Ebonie Cooper - "I'm not even invited on this podcast" 30:42

2M ago30:42

30:42

Ebonie Cooper is a past bride turned friend—and in this episode, she sits down with Kiera to talk through what really went down. From planning a wedding while navigating life with her now-husband Tom Cooper, a professional cricket player, to managing family expectations, guest list drama, and the pressure to please everyone. They also talk about th…

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#1: Eva Hendricks - "It was like an out of body experience" 39:51

2M ago39:51

39:51

Eva Hendricks—frontwoman of Charly Bliss—joins Kiera to talk wedding planning, emotional chaos, and what hit her harder than the spotlight ever has, as she shares what it was really like planning a wedding while touring across the U.S. Eva opens up about the pressure to hold it all together, the moments no one prepares you for, and the emotional we…

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Introducing Dear Future Bride. Real stories. Zero filter. The stuff no one tells you—until now. 0:56

3M ago0:56

0:56

Dear Future Bride is a podcast hosted by wedding planner Kiera Ryan, diving into the side of weddings no one talks about. This isn’t about trends, checklists, or perfect tablescapes—it’s about what actually happens behind the scenes. Real brides sharing real stories: what worked, what didn’t, what they’d do differently, and what ended up mattering …

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#12: Kelli France - "We planned a wedding in 100 days" 30:19

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#11: Kat John - "The day trumped my vision" 37:30

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#10: Felicia Tanner - "I didn’t ask for feedback - I wanted validation" 33:46

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#9: Georgia Whitaker - "I refused to get out of the car" 34:25

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#8: Rachael McAdam - "I broke my leg 6 weeks out" 32:33

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#7: Cassie Burton - "I thought I could do it myself" 26:47

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#6: Taylor Clements - “It wasn’t what I planned—but it was perfect” 27:36

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#5: Lizzy Thomas - "My mum's speech caught me off guard" 31:50

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#4: Zoe Urquhart - "What kind of royalty do we think we are?" 33:34

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#3: Jaimee Shaw - "You need to consider the vibe they bring" 29:56

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#2: Ebonie Cooper - "I'm not even invited on this podcast" 30:42

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#1: Eva Hendricks - "It was like an out of body experience" 39:51

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Introducing Dear Future Bride. Real stories. Zero filter. The stuff no one tells you—until now. 0:56

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