The Alberta Wedding Podcast

Episode 30 has been seven years in the making. This week, I look back at my first seven years in the wedding industry as I embark on the next chapter of my wedding business. It will also mark the last episode of season one of The Alberta Wedding Podcast!

The future of the podcast is unknown after this episode as I will be evaluating the success of the first season and if there is a large enough market that will benefit from it moving forward. 

Thank you to everyone who has been a guest on the podcast and for all those who have tuned in to my weekly episodes. I have thoroughly enjoyed hosting this podcast from the Alberta wedding industry and I hope I can return for a second season. I love this community!

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I have Heather with Passion Defined Travel & Events on the podcast this week to talk all about destination weddings. As someone who's doing more destination work, I loved the insight that Heather brought to this episode. Heather drops so many great tips in our conversation that I found helpful and interesting when it comes to planning a destination wedding.

As well, if you are a wedding professional wanting to do more destination work, Heather shares some tips on how to get more of those bookings for your portfolio.

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I am really excited to have Danielle with The Bottled Bronco on the podcast this week. She shares her wild journey from being a pipefitter to running a mobile bartending business across Alberta.

After seeing all the highs and lows over the years of running a small business, Danielle is able to share her wealth of knowledge of the wedding bartending industry. Whether you want to learn how to get the most out of your bartender or you just want to be inspired by Danielle's story, there's so much to take away from this episode.

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Andrei Roman with Lux Media Yeg joins me on the podcast this week to talk all things cultural weddings. This is a really informative conversation about how to get the best out of cultural weddings. Andrei comes with a wealth of experience when it comes to photographing cultural weddings, so he drops so many amazing tips during this episode.

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On this week of the podcast, Shyah K. Films joins me as he shares his journey in the wedding industry. More importantly, Shyah gives his best networking tips for wedding professionals. Networking within the wedding industry or any industry for that matter is something we all can get better at. I hope you get as much out of this episode as I did. 

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I am joined on the podcast this week by Halcyon Havens Experiences, a mother-daughter duo. We are talking all things glamping! We discuss how Sandra and Sonja have been able to create these unique glamping experiences for elopements, honeymoons, anniversaries and more.

If you love the outdoors and are looking to find a fun way to embrace nature with a touch of glam, you will really enjoy listening to Sandra and Sonja share what Halcyon Havens Experiences has to offer.

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Adventure elopements! They’re not for everyone but more and more you are seeing couples opt to go down that route for their special day. I’m lucky to have Dave Fay with Worn Leather Media on the podcast this week to share his journey towards photographing epic adventure elopements for a living. If you are thinking of eloping instead of having a traditional wedding or you just want to hear two cool dudes (haha) talk about mountains, hiking and being true to yourself, this is a must listen.

Dave also drops so many tips and recommendations for photographers/videographers who are looking to lean more into the elopement market.

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On this week's episode of the podcast, I have an extensive conversation with Evelyn, who got married to Chriss in 2022. Evelyn shares how their story all began, including the challenges they faced as a young couple navigating through university. We go through her whole wedding planning process in great detail. I am so thankful to Evelyn for being vulnerable on the podcast and letting everyone in on her journey with Chriss.

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Kristin is getting married to Chris in 2024. She was kind enough to take the time to let me in on her wedding planning process so far and share how the whole experience has been for her so far. She offers great tips and suggestions to other couples who are planning their wedding for 2024 and beyond. 

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On this week's episode, I share 10 tips to create the best timeline for your wedding day. Between my many years in the wedding industry and the input of a number of my fellow wedding professional friends (including planners and photographers), I have compiled a list of actionable items that you can apply to your wedding planning today. My hope is that, after you listen to this episode you walk away with the confidence you need to have a smooth and well thought of timeline for your big day.

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Rebekah with Brontë Bride has graciously provided a free wedding resource library to help any couples that are planning their wedding. You can find the link to this fantastic resource below. Thank you to Rebekah for offering this!

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The Wedding Resource Library by Brontë Bride

It is a really special week on the podcast. Jeff Ramsey joined me at Planit Sound in downtown Edmonton for an interview and a live performance! It was really awesome to learn how Jeff's musical journey has led him to performing at weddings all across Alberta. As well, Jeff was gracious enough to perform three beautiful songs in studio for us all. If you love music as much as I do, this episode is a must listen. Enjoy!

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Founder and lead artist of Blush Artistry, Heather Dick, joins me on the podcast this week. Heather brings a wealth of wedding experience and expertise to the industry. She currently leads a team of over 40 professionals along with running a salon, an event space and more but it didn't always look like that. During this hour, you'll learn about Blush Artistry's orgin story and how they've become leaders in the wedding beauty industry.

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On this week's episode of the podcast, I chat with Katrina Shewfelt with Simply Swank to talk all things accessories on your big day. From jewelry to robes and everything in between, Katrina shares with me how you can really accessorize your day with a personal touch.

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A day before Christine married Morgan at Hillside Acres, I sat down with her so we could discuss her wedding planning journey and how she was feeling heading into the biggest day of her life. She shares so many great tips and suggestions for brides who are also in the middle of wedding planning. This is such a fun and unique conversation to share on the podcast this week.

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I am so inspired by this week's guest on the podcast. Nicole Konkin, sourdough bread lover and kick-ass owner of Sugar Plum Couture Events shares how she went from living in a small farm town in Saskatchewan to now planning luxurious weddings around the world. It didn't happen overnight and I assure you she has had to work for everything that has come her way. If you want to feel inspired for the next hour, don't miss this episode.

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This week's episode is really about focusing on your mental health while trying to juggle planning a wedding or running a successful wedding business. With so many factors playing a part in how the space between your ears is functioning on a daily basis, I thought it would be important to share my thoughts on this topic.

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Alberta wide mental health help line: 1-877-303-2642 (toll free) 

It is confidential and is open 24-7, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 

The line is staffed by a multidisciplinary team comprised of nurses, psychiatric nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and psychologists.

The service provides:

• crisis support
• mental health or addiction screening and assessment over the phone
• general information about a mental health or addiction topic
• information about local service options for addiction or mental health and how to access them
• strategies people can use at home to support their emotional well-being

For more information about mental health support, please click here.

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On this week's episode of The Alberta Wedding Podcast, I am joined by Susan with Champagne Limos to talk all things transportation on the big day. There are a lot of misconceptions about hiring a limousine for your wedding, so Susan shares what all goes into the service they provide and what separates them from their competitors.

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Spring is definitely in the air! It's amazing to see all the flowers, plants and trees blossoming in the last couple weeks. With that being said, I figured it would be fitting to have Rebecca Palmer with Petal & Blum to talk all things florals for your wedding or elopement.

Rebecca also talks about how her workshops have helped those diy brides AND grooms out there. On top of that, she recently got married in 2021, so she shares her journey to her wedding day.

This episode is full of laughs and a lot of great information!

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Let's talk wedding desserts! The traditional way of offering wedding cake for your guests is slowly crumbling, with the surge of cupcakes and cookies in recent years. On this week's episode of The Alberta Wedding Podcast, I am joined by pastry chef, Daniella Tintinaglia, with Lala Land Cookiery!

Daniella shares how she got started in offering luxury homemade cookies for weddings, and how you can really infuse your passions and personality through these desserts for your guests.

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Whether you are the bride or a bridesmaid, you're going to want to listen to Anick Chiasson, as she shares how she fell into offering full face airbrush makeup. If you are looking for a unique and luxury beauty experience for the special day, Anick walks me through the benefits of airbrush makeup as a replacement to the traditional way of doing things.

This week's episode is sure to open your eyes to the world of airbrush makeup. From Alberta to Hollywood then back again to Alberta, Anick's story will inspire you.

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