EPWS | 4. Allison & Paul

It’s Wedding Story Wednesday! On this episode of Emily Post Wedding Stories, you’re invited to the wedding of Allison and Paul who were married on August 19, 2022, at the Canoe Club Ballroom, West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. At Allison and Paul’s wedding, they wanted their guests to feel as though they’d stepped onto an old movie set. Their officiant was a local WGBH radio NPR host and friend, and Allison, a dancer, led not only the groom in their first dance but also joined local swing dance professionals to lead the rest of the guests in a swinging good time as they all danced the night away! Self-described nerdy details were a huge part of the planning, with comic books in the centerpieces and Paul’s Dune-inspired signature drink. Keep an ear out at about 30 minutes in when Allison reads from her list of “lessons learned” from wedding planning, which is a gold mine of great advice! Allison and Paul were among the couples I interviewed for our upcoming book, Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette, out in February of 2027. Because this was a research interview, I apologize for the less-than-great sound quality and my amateur interviewing skills.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please like, subscribe, and we’d be so grateful if you posted a review on your favorite podcast app. It really helps our show’s ranking and helps others discover it.  If you’re married, and would like to share your story on our show, please fill out this form. Special thanks to Emily Kobus and Charlotte Burns for producing and editing this episode.  You can check out pictures of Allison and Paul's wedding on our Emily Post Etiquette Substack at ⁠EmilyPost.substack.com⁠ If you want more from the Emily Post Institute, check out EmilyPost.com. And you can listen to our sister podcast Awesome Etiquette on your favorite podcast app! Stay kind out there!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices