3. A MUST LISTEN. why your wedding actually matters
In this MUST LISTEN podcast, we'll dive into understanding why your wedding and marriage actually matters, and more importantly, why it matters to YOU.
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Explore "weddingtips" with insightful episodes like "3. A MUST LISTEN. why your wedding actually matters", "6. Creating A Custom Engagement & Wedding Ring with Custom Fine Jeweler, Mary Frances Maker", "20. Red Flags", "Planning Your Wedding Day Timeline" and "13. Passive Aggressive Engagement Party" from podcasts like ""Empowered Brides", "Dressing Up with Sarah Kolis", "BAM! Wedding Podcast", "Every Day I'm Bustlin': A Wedding Planning Podcast" and "BAM! Wedding Podcast"" and more!
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6. Creating A Custom Engagement & Wedding Ring with Custom Fine Jeweler, Mary Frances Maker
In this episode, Sarah Kolis speaks with Mary Frances Maker, a custom fine jeweler. She works with clients to reimagine heirloom stones, rubies, diamonds, emeralds, and more into new future heirlooms!
She is the owner of Mary Frances Maker, a luxury accessories brand with a curiosity for the unique and a passion for storytelling. She and her team are on a mission to build connections and create beautiful jewelry, accessories, and other pieces that share your stories. While they celebrate nature's beauty through their staple Birch collection, in 2022 Mary Frances Maker shifted their focus to primarily designing and creating custom pieces. Whether custom or semi-custom, they create each jewelry piece by hand, adding that personal touch you won't find anywhere else.
Sarah and Mary Frances talk all about wedding rings and sentimental jewelry, including how to re-imagine family heirlooms, creating new pieces to pass down from generation to generation, and some stories of Mary Franceâs favorite pieces that she has worked on. They also talk about what to think about when picking out an engagement ring that will match with your lifestyle!
Connect with Mary Frances Maker:
Website: https://www.maryfrancesmaker.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryfrancesmaker/
If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com
Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
She is the owner of Mary Frances Maker, a luxury accessories brand with a curiosity for the unique and a passion for storytelling. She and her team are on a mission to build connections and create beautiful jewelry, accessories, and other pieces that share your stories. While they celebrate nature's beauty through their staple Birch collection, in 2022 Mary Frances Maker shifted their focus to primarily designing and creating custom pieces. Whether custom or semi-custom, they create each jewelry piece by hand, adding that personal touch you won't find anywhere else.
Sarah and Mary Frances talk all about wedding rings and sentimental jewelry, including how to re-imagine family heirlooms, creating new pieces to pass down from generation to generation, and some stories of Mary Franceâs favorite pieces that she has worked on. They also talk about what to think about when picking out an engagement ring that will match with your lifestyle!
Connect with Mary Frances Maker:
Website: https://www.maryfrancesmaker.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryfrancesmaker/
If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com
Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
20. Red Flags
Bill and Sam BOTH show up tipsy to celebrate him being DONE WITH SCHOOL! They recount their second date (which apparently was only good from Bill's point of view), spill their drunk "first tell's", and get into one another's red flags.
Planning Your Wedding Day Timeline
Do you want your wedding day to be a million times easier? You have come to the right place! In today’s episode, we dive into creating the perfect wedding timeline ensuring that your day runs smoothly and nothing is missed. There are so many components that go into creating a wedding timeline… hair, makeup, first looks, getting dressed, photos, even down to walking from place to place. A wedding timeline is essential and that is why we are here to make sure that this part of your day is not overlooked so your wedding day runs as smoothly as possible.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- First steps to planning a wedding timeline
- Key things to remember when planning your wedding day timeline
- How to perfectly allot the right amount of time for each piece of the wedding day
Links to all the things mentioned:
If you have a question or fun story to share (we love hearing them!) email us at podcast@bustld.com
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The podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.
13. Passive Aggressive Engagement Party
Bill and Sam recount their engagement party, and it turns into a giant passive aggressive clusterfuck. Plus Sam gives some "party decorating on a budget" tips, and has maybe HER MOST SATISFYING BEEF YET!
How to Have a Loved One Officiate Your Wedding with Alisa Tongg
Imagine this: you’ve asked your brother (or uncle or best friend) to officiate your wedding with no experience under his belt, but you know it will be special. WHAT DO YOU DO? Today, we share all of the advice on seemingly the most important part of your wedding: the ceremony and who is officiating it. Performing a ceremony is so much more than doing a toast, that is why we have brought in Alisa Tongg to share all of the details on how to officiate a wedding like a pro. Don’t know where to start? Start here!
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How to create a wedding ceremony with a family or friend officiant
- How to find marriage laws in your state
- Why Alisa’s questionnaire could save your ceremony
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Alisa Tongg Celebrant
- Alisa on Instagram
- Wedding ceremony masterclass
- LoveStream
- Planning your wedding ceremony episode
- Rehearsing for your wedding episode
If you have a question or fun story to share (we love hearing them!) email us at podcast@bustld.com
CONNECT WITH US!
The podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.
10 Reasons Why The Islands of the Bahamas are Where You Should Get Married
Director of Romance For The Islands Of The Bahamas, Freda F. Malcolm joins our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein, to discuss the 10 reasons why the Islands of the Bahamas are where you may want to have your destination wedding. From the sparkling clear waters and myriad activities for guests to the abundance of vendors, venues and ways to get there - they cover it all. This helpful conversation with Freda explores the benefits of selecting the Bahamas for your wedding away (think ease of transport, convenient wedding to honeymoon transition and affordability).
To learn more about The Islands of the Bahamas, log on to www.bahamas.com/weddings or follow them on social media: Instagram @visitthebahamas, Facebook @travelbahamas,Twitter @VisitTheBahamas, Pinterest @thebahamas
To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.
To learn more about The Islands of the Bahamas, log on to www.bahamas.com/weddings or follow them on social media: Instagram @visitthebahamas, Facebook @travelbahamas,Twitter @VisitTheBahamas, Pinterest @thebahamas
To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.
How to Decipher Your Wedding Vendor Contracts
Everyone knows that the marriage license is the most important contract of your wedding. What is the second most important, you ask? A vendor contract. This document holds a lot of weight for what goes right and what goes wrong on your wedding day. Not sure where to start with gathering vendors and choosing the right one with the right contract? Fear not.
In today’s episode, we break down every detail of what a vendor’s contract should look like. We share everything from payment schedules to miscommunication clauses to inflation prices. Everything you need to know is right here.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Vendor contract red flags
- Miscommunication refunds
- Your rights within the contract
Links to all the things mentioned:
If you have a question or fun story to share (we love hearing them!) email us at podcast@bustld.com
CONNECT WITH US!
The podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.
Why Destination Weddings are More Fun with Mountain Weddings
Planning a wedding is a tough task. Planning a destination wedding can seem like an insurmountable task. You’ve got some people saying that you need to hire locals to plan your wedding. Some say you need to plan every minute of your wedding experience. Does this all seem too extreme?
Today we are joined by wedding planner Vanessa Smith of Mountain Weddings. She is going to share why she thinks destination weddings are more fun and even help you stand out from all of the other weddings. We are here to share all of the quick tips to making your destination wedding as seamless AND FUN as possible.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How to keep destination weddings fun
- The importance of having a planner
- Planning for a great guest experience
Links to all the things mentioned:
- Mountain Weddings
- Mountain Weddings on Instagram
- Vanessa Beth International Weddings
- Percy’s House
- LoveStream.io
- Destination Weddings with Riu Hotels and Resorts episode
- Why You Need a Wedding Planner episode
If you have a question or fun story to share (we love hearing them!) email us at podcast@bustld.com
CONNECT WITH US!
An In-Depth Conversation about Live Entertainment at Your Destination Wedding with Jordan Kahn
The incomparable Jordan Kahn joins our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein, to discuss all things live entertainment related. From keeping the dance floor packed and how to make sure your entertainment doesn't upstage your wedding, to what it's like to work with him and one of his bands and when it makes sense to bring in a DJ - they cover it all. This helpful conversation explores the types of entertainment that could work for your wedding away (think aerialists, boy bands, opera singers and more) and the best way to keep your guests dancing and the party going. As a bonus, Jordan talks about his new passion project that he's been investing in which could benefit your very own wedding - hometown or destination.
To learn more about Jordan Kahn Orchestra and Jordan Kahn Music Company, log on to jordankahnmusiccompany.com and follow him on social media: @jordankahnorchestra and his new investment passion project @maroowedding
To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.
To learn more about Jordan Kahn Orchestra and Jordan Kahn Music Company, log on to jordankahnmusiccompany.com and follow him on social media: @jordankahnorchestra and his new investment passion project @maroowedding
To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.
How Event Designer, Karen Bussen, Is Bringing Her Talent to Destination Weddings
Expert design and style consultant, author and entertaining expert, Karen Bussen, joins our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein, to discuss trends (and what she wishes would go away), ways couples are embracing their destination for their weddings and what's the next big thing for weddings away. They talk about Karen's decision to partner with Palladium Hotel Group to become their exclusive designer and consultant for their Weddings by Palladium program. This titillating conversation gives insight to destination wedding couples on what's hot and what's a has-been on the weddings abroad scene.
To learn more about Karen Bussen, log on to karenbussen.com and follow her @karenbussen and #KarenBussenWeddingCollection on social media.
For more on Weddings by Palladium log on to palladiumweddings.com and follow them @palladiumweddings on social media.
To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.
To learn more about Karen Bussen, log on to karenbussen.com and follow her @karenbussen and #KarenBussenWeddingCollection on social media.
For more on Weddings by Palladium log on to palladiumweddings.com and follow them @palladiumweddings on social media.
To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.
Everything You Need To Know About Hiring A Destination DJ
Expert Destination DJ and host of podcast The Travel DJ Blend, DJ BrianB joins our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein, to discuss everything you need to know about bringing your DJ with you for your destination wedding. They discuss costs, expectations, ways to keep the energy high on your dance floor and why you should avoid the DIY DJ temptation. This helpful conversation advises engaged destination wedding couples on hiring the right DJ and why you should consider bringing them along with you for your wedding away.
To learn more about DJ Brian B, log on to djbrianbofficial.com and follow him on social media: @djbrianbofficial, @thedjcollectiveofficial and @thetraveldjblend
To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.
To learn more about DJ Brian B, log on to djbrianbofficial.com and follow him on social media: @djbrianbofficial, @thedjcollectiveofficial and @thetraveldjblend
To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.
Room block details and information on how to secure one
Planning a destination wedding? This EP is for you!
When it comes to securing a room block for all of your guest it's easy to become easily overwhelmed. In this episode we break down the process and give our expert advice on locking in a room block with out getting screwed over!
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Planning an International Wedding During a Pandemic - A Real Couple and Their Planner Share Their Story
Joe and Jen had planned on an international wedding in Costa Rica for June 2020. When the COVID-19 Pandemic hit, they had to shift gears and their wedding date. In the first half of the show, Joe and Jen share their story with our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein, about how they were able to overcome multiple obstacles with the help of their wedding planners from Tropical Occasions. They walk us through what their initial reactions were, how they communicated with their guests and how they handled the biggest challenge they faced (which actually had NOTHING to do with pandemic). In the second half of the show, Aimee Monihan, owner and founder of Tropical Occasions, gives us her perspective of what it was like and what was required to reschedule Joe and Jen's wedding. Aimee shares an intimate look at what it's been like as a wedding planner and event designer through the previous year and has some sage advice for couples planning right now. Her and her team have planned over 1300 events worldwide in the over 20 years she's been in business. This uplifting and helpful episode is for anyone planning an international destination wedding right now. To learn more about Joe and Jen's wedding and to see their gorgeous event, log on to destinationido.com/blog/destinationCR.
To learn more about Tropical Occasions or Mountain Occasions log on to tropicaloccasions.com and mountainoccasions.com, to follow them on social media their handles are: @aimeemonihan, @tropicaloccasions, @mountainoccasions
To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.
To learn more about Tropical Occasions or Mountain Occasions log on to tropicaloccasions.com and mountainoccasions.com, to follow them on social media their handles are: @aimeemonihan, @tropicaloccasions, @mountainoccasions
To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.
Expert Tips for Trimming Your Guest List for Your Wedding Away
Our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein is joined by co-host, Lauren Ertl as they discuss expert tips on how to trim down your guest list for your destination wedding. Couples always struggle with figuring out who to invite, and with worldwide gathering restrictions, it's more important than ever to tap into the people who know the ins and outs of wedding planning. Experts such as Jes Gordon, Tara Fay, Aimee Monihan, Ali Phillips, Jason Rhee and Monica Gomez weigh in on the best way to cut down the numbers so your wedding can go on without a hitch.
To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.
To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.
Tips for your Engagement Photos with Purple Tree Photography
In this episode on The VIP Collective we are back with Svetlana and Sasha of Purple Tree Photography to discuss their top tips for your engagement photos.
Episode 14: How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows and Prepare for Your Marriage
Make your wedding more meaningful by writing your own wedding vows! Tips on writing them, the special intangible moments at your wedding and how to prepare for your marriage (not just your wedding)!
Stay Connected:
Blog: www.itgirlweddings.com
Instagram: instagram.com/itgirlweddings
Pinterest: pinterest.com/itgirlweddings
Shop: itgirlweddings.com/shop/
Registry: https://rstyle.me/+t1L1-suubNqf2P04nHgvXQ
Get Featured on the Podcast: http://itgirlweddings.com/submit-a-wedding/
Episode 13: How to capture the best photos for your wedding with @jenfujphotography
How to get your best photos from posing for the camera to capturing proposals, engagement sessions, photography styles, and tips for your wedding day! And @jenfujphotography is offering listeners a discount!
Stay Connected:
Blog: www.itgirlweddings.com
Instagram: instagram.com/itgirlweddings
Pinterest: pinterest.com/itgirlweddings
Shop: itgirlweddings.com/shop/
Registry: https://rstyle.me/+t1L1-suubNqf2P04nHgvXQ
Blog Post: https://itgirlweddings.com/7-things-to-do-right-after-you-get-engaged/
Reimagining Your Destination Wedding Due to COVID-19 - A Past Bride Shares Her Story
When COVID-19 hit, Meagan McCormick and her partner had to completely shift gears on their wedding plans. Meagan shares her story with our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein about how she had to totally reimagine her destination wedding because of the Coronavirus. She walks us through what her initial reaction was, how she dealt with the disappointment and how she, her partner and vendors forged ahead with a micro-wedding of her dreams. Meagan dishes on what she learned through the process (including managing guilt and her own expectations) and gives advice to other couples facing similar realities. This uplifting and helpful episode is for anyone planning a wedding right now, destination or otherwise.
To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.
To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.
Episode 9: Get tips and ideas from a husband and wife photography team who also got married during COVID!
Wedding tips and ideas from wedding photographer and videographer husband and wife team @katherineandtyler who are newlyweds after their own COVID wedding! Plus they are offering listeners a discount!
Stay Connected:
Blog: www.itgirlweddings.com
Instagram: instagram.com/itgirlweddings
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/itgirlweddings
Shop: https://itgirlweddings.com/shop/
Registry: Registry
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