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After a 2 week hiatus we are back and chatting with Jade of Jades Photography, a local photographer in Victoria, BC, about balancing work/life, what happens after after the photos are taken, and her after wedding rituals.

If you are interested in connecting with Jade check out her website or find her on Instagram!

So besides all the pre-planning what happens the week of a wedding, on the day, and after? In this week's episode we explore how we prep for the day and some of the tasks a wedding planner will take on during and after your day. 

With more couples opting to host their celebrations either in a backyard setting we created this handy guide for things you should think about including a list of must haves (outside of your decor and food of course!). For more information, purchase and download our backyard wedding guide here!

Wedding Rehearsals - do you need them? The answer in most cases is - yes! In this episode we review what a rehearsal is, what you do during them, and give you a few key pointers. 

We chat about the do's and don'ts of wedding dress codes and get into the details of each kind of dress code from white tie to festive! 

We chat with Ian and Karli of Beauty and The Beat DJ Services plus their assistants (aka their little girls, Willow and Walker). We cover everything from how they came up with their company name, how they balance everything, and music selection. *Please note that we tried to edit this as best as possible but there may be some baby babble in the background*

It's that time again! We answer some of your questions (like is it worth it to hire a videographer) and some questions I commonly receive (like, who is normally at a wedding rehearsal). If we don't answer your question in this episode please check out season 1, episode 7  and season 2 episode 4!

It's all about balance! After being asked by other wedding pros what it is like to own a wedding business and raise a baby we decided to share our experience through the pregnancy and now 9 months into parenthood. 

Your hosts, Rad and Rob, dive into what it means to be an MC,  who to choose for this coveted position and if you really need an MC for your wedding.  To purchase and download a handy guide to provide your MC, click here!

Your hosts, Rad and Rob, reflect on the last two years and the affects the pandemic has had on the current wedding culture on the West Coast of BC. 

In the hopes that larger events are going to be on the horizon soon, these are 6 things to consider when planning weddings with 100+ guests. 

Join us as we chat with Thanu from Wild Bee Florals about flowers, farming, and her journey into entrepreneurship. We touch on racial biases, community, and how we can do our part in creating a sustainable environment.

If you would like to order a bouquet or learn more about Wild Bee Florals please click here.

With BC and the world starting to open up again having a destination wedding is starting to become a real possibility for many couples. We break down some of the things you want to consider when planning a wedding (or any event) abroad.

To determine your carbon footprint and how to reduce it please check head here.

Setting boundaries was something I struggled with when I first started in the business and I came to learn that they are for the best, not only for your sanity but for client expectations too.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with our videographers and friend-ors, Chelsea and Bryan, from Paper Heart Films to chat about how videography can be used to tell a story, their experience with the pandemic, and their not-so secret skills.

If you would like to learn more you can connect with them via their website and check out their full range of work on Vimeo. 

We haven't spoken about too many personal things this season but as Rob and I navigate the world of pregnancy we thought we would share our thoughts and some of what we have learned so far. 

This is a continuation of a series we started in Season 1. It is still a tough topic for me to discuss and this is just the tip of the iceberg but our hope is that this keeps the conversations around inclusion, diversity, and equity going in a positive direction. 

In anticipation of return to larger weddings in 2022 we answer one of the most asked questions of our pre-pandemic lives: who should get a plus one?

Sustainable, intentional weddings are on everyone's mind right now and who better to discuss this with than Megan from Gardens at HCP! In today's episode we discuss Megan's role at this beautiful local venue, sustainable weddings, greenwashing, and pandemic wedding planning life.

If you would like to learn more about having your wedding or elopement at the gardens check out HCP Weddings on Instagram or feel free to email Megan directly at events (at) hcp.ca. 

We have gotten to witness and facilitate some beautiful wedding traditions over the years and we are sharing some of those in today's episode.