Wedding Reality Check With Sandy Malone

Alexander Hamilton history buffs and fans can now have a "Hamilton"-themed wedding on the tiny island of Nevis in the Caribbean. The Four Seasons Resort Nevis has taken the mad popularity of the Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical and figured out a way to incorporate the romance of Nevis island with the history of Alexander Hamilton, in a package designed to feature both. Sandy's is seriously impressed!       Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: http://j.mp/sandwed Twitter: @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wedding-reality-check-sandy/id1071185841?mt=2 Please look for the podcast on iHeart Radio's website, and app, and on the Podbean we site and app.   

  While the Father of the Bride's toast is a highly-anticipated part of the wedding reception, it can also be the worst moment of the evening if the dad is not on point. Sandy tells three stories of dads who really blew it when they took center stage at their daughter's weddings and, offers tips on what not to say on your daughter's big day!   Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: Please subscribe via iTunes Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings

    There are so many different kinds of food allergies and sensitivities today that weren’t an issue 20 years ago, and it’s causing challenges for brides and grooms planning their wedding menus. Sandy says you should show sensitivity to your guests’ needs and preferences, but you don’t have to take a survey of who-can-eat-what and work around that. Your wedding menu should be things you like, and things most people can eat. Just do your best to accommodate as many folks as you can without giving up the vision you have for your party. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/ Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings    

  Sandy shares a true story of a very embarrassing mistake she made at a wedding her first year planning in Puerto Rico. It didn't do any harm -except to her ego - but it taught her to be very careful which dialect her Spanish-speaking wedding guests use before she demonstrates her own language skills at a client's wedding.   Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/ Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings

Tara Reid belongs on "Celebrity Rehab," not WEtv's "Marriage Boot Camp." She and Dean May are faking a relationship to be on this show, and in the process, they're hurting the experience for the other four couples who are trying to save their relationships. Sandy's a regular reality TV blogger for MonstersandCritics.com, and she usually restricts her commentaries to stuff she's written. But Tara Reid is wreaking such havoc on "Marriage Boot Camp" that Sandy had to do a rant for her podcast, too.   Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Please Subscribe via iTunes! Twitter: @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings

Most dads want to do everything they can to make their daughter’s wedding day go smoothly, but they don’t know where to start in order to be helpful. Sandy outlines three things the Father of the Bride should do, without being asked, that will help reduce the stress level of the bride, and her mom. Do these things without being asked and you’ll be a real hero for the day!   Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Weddings in Vieques   https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wedding-reality-check-sandy/id1071185841?mt=2   Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings

The trick to making a same-sex wedding ceremony flow smoothly is to plan ahead and, decide in advance how things are going to work. Sandy says you should think it out, and then talk to all the major players, ahead of the big day so that there's no awkward situation when everybody arrives at the ceremony.   Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Weddings in Vieques   Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/   Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings  

  Aunt Mary is the female counterpart to Uncle Charley – a badly behaved wedding guest who generally makes a nuisance of themselves. Sandy does a rundown on a variety of different types of Aunt Marys who might cause some problems and drama at your wedding. If you think hard, you can probably guess who will get the title at your own wedding festivities. It doesn’t have to be a nightmare, but it’s not a bad idea to give your wedding planner the heads up! Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Weddings in Vieques   Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/   Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings

Sandy interviews Elizabeth Carroll, star WEtv’s “Marriage Boot Camp” and co-author of the new book “Marriage Boot Camp: Defeat the Top Ten Marriage Killers and Build a Rock-Solid Relationship,” on strategies for fighting fair when you disagree with your spouse. Elizabeth says you should review her “rules of engagement” and talks about adjusting your attitude before the disagreement begins. You have to remember you are on the same team. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Weddings in Vieques   Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/   Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings

Acting like an asshole at your friend’s wedding doesn’t just embarrass you, it hurts the groom – your friend – and causes long-term friendship problems if you’ve done something the bride considers unforgivable. Sandy warns other groomsmen “Don’t be that guy!” and tells the true story of an epic groomsman disaster so bad the guy had to leave before the ceremony.     Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Weddings in Vieques   Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/   Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings

Despite the fact that it’s your wedding and you’d hope your best friends and closest family would behave themselves at your reception, every wedding has an Uncle Charley. That’s Sandy’s wedding planning team’s nickname for the biggest asshole at the wedding. And every wedding has one. Do you know who yours will be? Think about how your friends usually behave after a few cocktails, and you’ll know exactly who it is.   Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: Twitter: @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings

    Ending an engagement is difficult under any circumstances, but no matter the reasons for ending it, you should do the deed in private. Have as much compassion as possible. Do NOT do what Sandy’s horrible client did to his bride, in a coffee shop in front of their wedding planner, the day before the wedding. Sandy tells that mortifying story to demonstrate how not to cancel your wedding.          Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Weddings in Vieques   Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/   Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings

Placecards can be a great idea, but they’re not written in stone. Guests move around, and sometimes even switch around cards to make their table more fun for themselves. Expect this to happen, and don’t flip out on your wedding planner if something goes wrong. Sandy tells the story of where her placecard PTSD originated. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Weddings in Vieques   Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/   Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings    

Make your mate your top priority in order to build a working foundation for a new marriage, says Sandy’s guest Elizabeth Carroll, star of WEtv’s “Marriage Boot Camp” reality TV series. Oftentimes, conflict arises in blended families because the parents have their children on a pedestal, and don’t adjust to put their new spouse first. Elizabeth says you have to put your spouse first or the marriage won’t survive.   Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: Twitter: @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings  

  Sandy interviews social media and wedding expert Ariane Fisher about the most common hashtag mistakes made by brides and grooms. Ariane explains why counting on Instagram to collect your pictures and videos isn’t a good idea, and how hashtag generators can help you avoid being lumped in with everybody else.     Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Weddings in Vieques   Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/   Twitter: @SandyMalone_Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events   Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings        

    You either love them or hate them. Sandy got married on Labor Day weekend, and yet, she's not a fan. Lots of your guests have annual family traditions and commitments during holidays so you have to poll the group if you don't want to risk not having some of your friends attend your holiday wedding weekend.   Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/ Twitter: @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings    

Traditionally, if you have a sister, you’re supposed to ask her to be your Maid of Honor. But that’s changed, and many brides are as close to, or closer to, their bffs as their own siblings. But before you skip your sister, be sure to talk to her about her feelings on the matter so you don’t do something hurtful that won’t be forgotten for a really long time, if ever.   Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/ Twitter: @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings  

There's nothing pleasant about cancelling a wedding, but dealing with returning all the gifts may be one of the most embarrassing, and labor-intensive, tasks you'll face. Especially if your date was near and you've gotten lots of things. Sandy says you must try to return everything because those were gifts to celebrate an event that isn't going to happen.   Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Weddings in Vieques Podcast: http://www.iheart.com/show/258-Wedding-Reality-Check/episodes/ Twitter: @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings  

There's a proper etiquette to seating divorced parents at your wedding, although Sandy says most of her brides' and grooms' parents are on friendly enough terms to share the front row. But not always. The most important thing is to tell everybody where they should sit before the actual wedding ceremony so there is no awkwardness in front of  the guests and photographers. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: http://j.mp/sandwed Twitter: @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWedding