Chaos and Joy in Wedding Planning and Proposals

Key Quotes

"people say you can't engage and it's fireworks for us you get engaged and it's like fueling a steam engine no no no no throwing coal the fact that it was like the engagement right i've always like how was the set i was like do it around as we did idea idea oh dear i'm not sure if i should say this because it's not pg"

Jamie and Sophie reflect on their engagement, contrasting the common expectation of "fireworks" with their experience of it being more like "fueling a steam engine." This highlights their candid and perhaps less idealized view of relationship milestones, suggesting that significant moments can be intense and even a bit chaotic rather than purely magical. Sophie's hesitation to share a detail because it's "not pg" further emphasizes their commitment to an unfiltered, honest portrayal of their relationship.

"The point of these episodes right is that everyone goes through these moments um everyone experiences different things think people think it's honeymoon period the entire time and actually it's not honeymoon period the entire time lots of things go on and lots of different things happen which um i think is it is kind of a great thing to kind of document right"

Jamie articulates the purpose of their podcast episodes, emphasizing that relationships are not a constant honeymoon period. He suggests that documenting the various experiences and challenges couples face is valuable for listeners. Jamie believes that sharing these "ugly truths" can be a positive thing, offering a more realistic perspective on long-term relationships.

"I remember it this way okay you and I first fell in love in south africa right yeah no you fell in love with me in south africa okay all right okay you wanted to kiss me in south africa wrong again hello let me tell you a story do you remember the time i got drunk and drank that thing what happened oh my god firstly firstly just to paint you a bit of a background can't drink south african water"

Sophie challenges Jamie's recollection of their early relationship, specifically their time in South Africa. She asserts that he is misremembering the sequence of events regarding who fell in love first and who initiated a kiss. Sophie's insistence on her version of the story, coupled with the humorous disclaimer about South African water, sets up a playful but pointed disagreement about their shared past.

"little tip that we should leave everyone with before we go about proposals get your nails done regularly if you think it's coming up get your nails done before the person's going to propose to you you know every two weeks get them done regularly if you think it's brewing i would say a little tip for everyone is with do it between yourselves it's a moment between each other that you've don't tell your botox doctor i didn't tell my botox doctor i don't get botox keep it as a moment between you two it's a very romantic moment"

Sophie offers practical advice for listeners anticipating a proposal, suggesting they maintain regular manicures as a proactive measure. She also stresses the importance of keeping the proposal a private, intimate moment between the couple, advising against involving external parties like a botox doctor. This advice underscores Sophie's belief in the romantic significance of the proposal itself.

"biggest surprise of getting engaged for me how stressful wedding planning is oh my god it is the it is to anyone who who listen if you if you if you want to get engaged or you're humming and arring about it don't do it no point there is no point to it well there is if you want a nice ring on your finger"

Jamie expresses that the most surprising aspect of getting engaged was the immense stress involved in wedding planning. He humorously advises listeners considering engagement to reconsider, stating there's "no point to it" unless the primary motivation is acquiring a ring. This highlights Jamie's perspective on the overwhelming nature of wedding preparations.

"smell it triggers memories triggers the memory the most triggers the memories the most which is why if anyone knows me at all i've got an absolutely ridiculous sense of smell and my memory is next to none it's so true it's so true like it's frightening why i remember"

Jamie explains the profound connection between scent and memory, stating that smell is the most potent trigger for recollections. He then humorously, and with Sophie's confirmation, asserts his own exceptionally strong sense of smell and near-perfect memory. This anecdote serves to illustrate the power of sensory experiences in preserving personal history.