Let's talk about it.
LET'S TALK ABOUT IT.
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Our goal is to bring together and connect the wedding world to laugh, share, learn and talk about everything that happens when you are planning a wedding.
Wedding planning can be a strange time of life. Do you wake up at 3am worrying about your family dynamics, your endless wedding to-do list, or how you'll pay for all of it?
You’re not alone.
Join other newlyweds going through the same process you are, wedding pros who have been through it hundreds of times and newlyweds who just lived it and share their experiences.
Get insights, advice, and real-life stories from engaged couples, newlyweds, and wedding professionals from our interviews. Share your thoughts, questions, ideas, and opinions in the discussions. Then dive into our Real Wedding Discussion forums and be part of a private wedding community.
Feeling overwhelmed and
confused?
Robin digs deep asking engaged couples and newlyweds to share their wedding planning challenges, experiences and advice.
No fluff here. Our experts are opinionated and tell it like it is.
They don't always agree.
We think that is a good thing.
You are not alone. Our community talks about overwhelm, family drama, money, wedding diets (or not) and everything else that’s keeping you up at night.
We drink. we swear. we tell it like it is.
I never planned on being in front of the camera.
But after 15 years behind the lens
as a wedding
I never planned on being in front of the camera.
But after 15 years as a wedding photographer (@Riverbend Studio), I noticed a problem in the wedding world. Everything fell into two categories: planning the perfect wedding or showing the perfect wedding.
It killed me to see the disconnect between what the wedding industry shows and what real couples experience while planning.
I wanted to start a new kind of wedding community to let couples know they are not alone. It's normal to have doubts, confusion, family drama, money issues and expectations about looking or feeling a certain way.
photographer (@Riverbend Studio), I noticed a problem in the wedding world. Everything fell into two categories: planning the perfect wedding or showing the perfect wedding. It killed me to see the disconnect between what the wedding industry shows and what real brides & grooms experience while planning.
I wanted to start a new kind of
wedding community to let couples know they are not alone. It's normal to have doubts, confusion, family drama, money issues and expectations about looking or feeling a certain way.
I had
an
idea...
What if I asked the wedding industry's top pros and freshly married couples to come into my studio, open up and share their doubts, concerns, wedding stories, drink wine and divulge helpful, hilarious knowledge for brides (and grooms) everywhere.
Hence, The Uncorked Project was born — we are shaking up the traditional wedding industry and building a radically different kind of community for real couples planning their weddings.
11,000
followers
in 6 months.
11,000
followers
in 6
months.
Our inbox overflowed with real wedding confessions every day. Hundreds of newlywed couples applied to be guests on our show. Our social media community chatted with us and each other in comments and DMs. Questions from couples arrived in our inbox daily.
This is why we have created a private membership for you.
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We interview couples and experts who have answers. "Answers" is plural - we believe there is no one way to plan a wedding and show both sides of the story.
Yeah, we get it. Comparing yourself to social media and wedding RomComs is the death of happiness. Our Real Wedding Discussion groups talk about all the 'crazy' wedding feels.
Can we all just say it? Scream it?! Planning a wedding is hard, from family dynamics to money.
We go there.
Hear from real couples
wedding experts spill their secrets
Expert
advice
Expert Advice
"Couples don't know that the per-person charge will be 30% or higher than they expect." ~ Ali Phillips, Engaging Events By Ali
We can’t give you a bigger budget, but we can give you honest advice from the best wedding pros in the biz... planners, photographers, beauty and more. Get ready, they tell it to you straight.
The purpose of our interviews is to open up a conversation within our private wedding community. As you participate in the Real Wedding Discussions, you will be able to share your experiences, struggles, advice, and connect with other couples who are experiencing the same things.
introducing...
Bite-sized VIDEOS
BITE SIZED VIDEOS
"To Evan & Meredith.... Evan is my brothers name."
~ Meredith, telling her FOB toast mishap
You are busy planning a wedding. Who has time to sit down a watch a MasterClass? Not you.
Each short video gives you a tip, advice or story. Then dive into the group chat. Eat 'em up like potato chips. Best served with wine.
"To Evan & Meredith.... Evan is my brothers name."
~ Meredith, telling her FOB toast mishap
You are busy planning a wedding. Who has time to sit down a watch a MasterClass? Not you.
Each short video gives you a tip, advice or story. Then dive into the group chat. Eat 'em up like potato chips. Best served with wine.
#truth
Let's laugh
real stories
"I walked down the aisle and a lot of the seats were empty. It was disappointing." ~ Emily, Newlywed
We appreciate Emily's honesty in sharing her story of the disappointment she felt due to guest no-shows. Other people not living up to our expectations is a topic we rarely discuss in the wedding world.
Expectations can be a real joy killer when it comes to weddings. Can you relate? Join us in our Real Wedding Discussions to share your own story.
real advice
“Not asking is there family drama… but IS THERE FAMILY DRAMA?!”
~ Amanda, Sudimack, Photographer & Founder, Artisan Events
Weddings are an amazing time to capture that big family portrait that will live in your family for generations. But bringing together family often gets messy - family dynamics, divorced parents and all the other fun stuff you have to deal with to before getting that portrait.
Share your story and tips in our Real Wedding Discussions -- and know you're not alone.
Okay, enough of the serious topics. This is an amazing time in your life - ENJOY it! We play silly games like "What's Worse?", "True or False", "What Would You Do?" and of course, a drinking game or two.
Time to laugh and enjoy this time!
Should Couples?
SHOULD COUPLES?
"When your loved ones aren't there... flowers, decor... none of it matters." ~ Anthony, Liven It Up Events
This video is not what it seems. Get your Kleenex ready, it's a tearjerker. And might just change your mind on inviting kids to your wedding.
Insider secrets
INSIDER SECRETS
"Be your own bride, not some fucking Instagram bride" - Cara, Photographer, The Atelier
Cara Garbarino and our own Robin Sloan have photographed over 1,000 weddings combined. They both agree on one thing - there's a secret to why some couples get better pictures than others.
A photographer does not try harder for one couple than for another. So why do some weddings have that "photo magic" where every shot is a winner while others fall short?
Can you relate?
Why is nobody talking about this?
give us a cheers if you can relate
WHY IS
NOBODY TALKING ABOUT
THIS?
let's talk about it
We are open!
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our videos pair
well with wine
our videos pair well with wine
We've got a video library that will keep you hooked like TikTok. Our wedding topics are Expectations, Money, Real Stories, Laugh, Learn... but the most exciting part is our Real Wedding Discussions. Couples, just like you, talk about everything that has been keeping you up at night.
our videos pair well with wine
We've got a video library that will keep you hooked like TikTok. Our wedding topics are Expectations, Money, Real Stories, Laugh, Learn... but the most exciting part is our Real Wedding Discussions. Couples, just like you, talk about everything that has been keeping you up at night.
Questions?
WE have answers.
The Uncorked Project is a radically different kind of wedding community. Within the membership, you can watch our videos, dive into taboo and difficult topics, and share your personal experiences in our Real Wedding Discussion Groups.
The Uncorked Project membership is a monthly charge of $9.99 or save with 12 months for $94.99 one time charge.
As we add content and more exclusive features, our pricing will be adjusted. However, if you are currently a member, your current monthly price will be locked in and will not be raised.
When you become an Uncorked Project member, you will get exclusive access to our video library where you can watch and learn from our couples and our experts. Within each video, you can discuss the topics, share your thoughts, and tell your personal experiences in the comments with other engaged couples. You will also have exclusive access to our Real Wedding Discussion Groups. These groups cover a wide variety of topics from family & relationship drama to DIY Tips. Whether you want to share your planning experiences, your wedding woes, or just get advice on your wedding outfits, our Real Wedding Discussions is the best place to connect with engaged couples just like you!
Some of our wedding pros may provide feedback or advice to select members questions through our Real Wedding Discussions or in the comments of the videos. We may also partner with wedding pros from time to time to host special live Q&A sessions with opportunities for member participation.
The Uncorked Project is all about community. We encourage online, offline, and even IRL connections, so the more information you put on your profile, the more other members can get to know you. Never share any personal details on your profile or in our discussions that you don’t want others to see.
Planning a wedding is hard. Sometimes you just need to bitch about your future mother-in-law or your own mother…we are here for you. Submit your anonymous confession here - it feels so good to get it off your chest. We publish the most common themes so all couples can see that they are not alone. If you want to keep it anonymous just keep all names and specific locations/dates off.
Absolutely! We love to make friends and partner to create great content. Reach out to robin@uncorkedproject.com and maryellen@uncorkedproject.com for more info.
We are a small but mighty team based in Chicago. Robin is the Founder & Host, Jessica (you see her pretty smile behind the cameras) runs the video production & photography, Mary Ellen heads up everything on social media (if you DM us, you are talking to Mary Ellen!) and our amazing video editors are Kyle, Tricia and Lizzie. Find our more about us here.
While we will be sad to see you go, we realize that once you get married you will no longer need The Uncorked Project. You can cancel your monthly membership at any time.
Email us! DM us! Sign up and reply to our emails... we love to chat.