The Feminist Wedding Podcast

The founder of Hilandel, Hillary O’Dell was recently a guest on The Feminist Wedding Podcast. You can listen to the episode here or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Here is what host Carrie-Ann had to say about the episode:

I spoke with (and was blown away by) Hillary O’Dell, lead designer and founder of Hilandel, which specializes in custom bridal wear about all of the ways she infuses her values into her business and makes her part of the process of wedding planning a safe place.

We talked about:

• How we are forever figuring out the “vibe check” part of working with a new client

• The challenge of this industry where marriers are expected to have a vision and just know what they want and know how the industry works, when in reality you are doing this for the first time!

• Body neutrality and how Hillary helps brides navigate the complexity of custom wedding dress design, and her magical process

• The wide range of possibilities for wedding outfits, and why Hillary uses the word “bride” (it’s an aesthetic, not a gender!)

Hillary is completely brilliant and her work is stunning, and she leads her business with her heart and her values, and it’s beautiful to witness.

The Feminist Podcast Description: The wedding industry (and Emily Post's guide to wedding etiquette) get turned on their heads in this honest, witty guide to having your wedding YOUR way. Each episode, Carrie-Ann talks about something that's wrong with the way weddings are usually planned and how to do it better, and interviews industry experts to get you their best advice, too. Listen in to find out how you can use your own wedding as an opportunity to set boundaries with your in-laws, smash the patriarchy, and ultimately, start your marriage off as a power couple.

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