The Wedding Stylist Podcast

Listen to Shelley Brown, Fashion and Beauty Editor at The Knot, as she walks us through wedding fashion trends from 2022 and into 2023. Connect with The Knot: www. theknot.com www.instagram.com/theknot Connect with Leona: www.leonamorelock.com www.instagram.com/leonamorelock www.pinterest.com/leonamorelock

Today I talk with Kat who is the owner of Best Kept - a luxury jewelry concierge service.  Kat will source the perfect piece of jewelry for you to enjoy yourself or to gift.  Finding the right engagement ring can be owerwhelming with so many options, Best Kept will help you narrow down your choices based on your budget, the tastes of who is being gifted and the occasion.   Connect with Best Kept:...

In this episode I talk about some things to think about when deciding on a destination wedding.  Some of the facts may surprise you! To Shop Revelry Use Code: REVLEONA for a free try on at home or 3 mega swatches. Connect with Leona: www.leonamorelock.com www.instagram.com/leonamorelock www.pinterest.com/leonamorelock

Travelling with your wedding gown may seem like a nightmare, but I have some tips to ease your mind. Whether by car or by air listen for ways to make the commute easier on both of you (you and your dress)! Also, click here to go to the Revelry site that I mention.

Matthew is back but this time talks about business.  He is a coach for others in the creative sphere and would love nothing more than to meet you and learn your story. Connect with Harmony: www.afinepress.com www.instagram.com/afinepress Connect with Leona: www.leonamorelock.com www.instagram.com/leonamorelock www.pinterest.com/leonamorelock

Matthew Wengerd makes holy shit stationery for brave and daring clients under the name A Fine Press. His work with couples, individuals, and brands blurs the line between function and form, inspiring and engaging at least as much as it informs. More importantly, Matthew's clients are an incredible group of people who seek to be known and remembered by their people. They bring open hearts and bound...

In this episode I get to chat with a professional speech writer, Eddie Rice.  We go over what to do and what not to do when writing a wedding toast as a best man/maid of honor.  Eddie gives great advice on public speaking in general and his book is a must read. Connect with Eddie: www.ricespeechwriting.com www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-rice Link to his book   Connect with Leona: www.leonamorelock.com...

In this episode I chat with Ranu Coleman who serves as the CMO direct-to-consumer bridal and bridesmaid dress company Azazie. With 120+ bridal gowns and 300+ bridal party dresses in over 70 colors, Azazie is committed to body-positive fashion, offering all dresses from size 0-30, cut and sewn to order like expensive bespoke designs. We talk about their new collection with Pnina Tornai and some fas...

Amory is a magician based in Nashville, TN. He performs at weddings and corporate events around the country. Entertainment is going to be one thing a guest remembers about your wedding.  What are they going to remember about yours? Connect with Amory: www.amoryhermetz.com www.instagram.com/amorymagician Connect with Leona: www.leonamorelock.com www.instagram.com/leonamorelock www.pinterest.com/leo...

Robert started his design career in Atlanta at the age of seventeen with women's accessories, and by age 19 he was designing women's clothing under his own label for a local boutique. Age 23 he moved to New Orleans to launch a small manufacturing venture to produce children's clothing for a local company. This proved to be highly fulfilling personally, as well as professionally. In 1990, Robert mo...

CJ's Off the Square is a boutique wedding and event space just south of Nashville. They specialize in full-service event packages, working with every client to plan, design and host thier events in the unique indoor-outdoor setting of the venue. With an emphasis on providing a streamlined planning process to maximize personality and minimize fuss, CJ's Off the Square is proud to be Tennessee's hig...

Jaimee Morse is a high end wedding photographer with a hub in Arizona and in New England though she travels around the world to photograph elegant weddings for professional athletes, those in the film industry, and every day people who want timeless and elegant photos that truly tell the story of their wedding day. Her work has been featured in over 75 publications such as BRIDES, Town&Country Mag...

In this episode I chat with Harmony Walton who is the founder of The Bridal Bar - a complimentary wedding resource library and Jete Fête - a destination wedding blog.   Both are such great resources for brides and the blog is such a good read. She is also an expert wedding business consultant and we talk about some ways to work with her. Connect with Harmony: www.bridalbar.com www.instagram.com/br...

Today I spoke with Designs by Andrea and here is what she has to say about her business:  I'm Andrea, Founder and Design Director here at dbandrea. I started pressing flowers a few years ago after receiving a beautiful bouquet from my now fiancé for Valentine's Day. My inspiration was his grandmother; she used the process too and we still occasionally find flowers in her old books! I've always con...

Have you ever seen an adorable dog walking down the aisle in a tuxedo?  Or kittens being held by the bridesmaids?  Even a cute bunny hopping his way? How did the pet get there?  Who watches he/she while you are getting pictures made?  What about taking him home when his/her duties are performed? That's where Paws Down the Aisle come in.  They are your pet's assistant and will give him/her the roya...

Weddings have such a high carbon footprint. All the plastic and paper that is used in packaging alone. So, when I come across an earth conscious company I want to share. On the podcast I chat with Christine from @maybellenyc about how she create heirloom dresses using vintage gowns and re-designing them for the modern day bride. Check out her work, it is amazing. You look great outside and feel gr...

Today on The Wedding Stylist Podcast, I chat with Megan from the @silkstemcollective . We chat about couples carbon footprint for weddings and how with incorporating luxury faux flowers you can cut that down dramatically. *** They have generously offered a 20% discount for our community.  Use code WEDDINGSTYLIST. Connect with Silk Stem Collective at: https://www.instagram.com/silkStemCollective ht...

Today I chat with Callie Tien, the designer behind her own line Modern Trousseau. We chat about wedding gowns, Callie's design history and a little about the 1980's!  

Today is my one year anniversary of starting this podcast!  And episode 50 couldn't be any sweeter. I chat with Ruth from Millia London about her couture bridal gown line and how she comes up with such a unique signature look.  All gowns are handmade in London, England and are a delight for the eyes! Connect with Millia London at: https://www.instagram.com/millialondon https://www.millialondon.com...

Today I chat with Jessica Broyles from Starry Fields Flower Farm.  You will hear how and why Jessica started in the world of flowers, what farming entails, her bouquet subscription, workshops she hosts and more. Connect with Your Starry Fields Flower Farm at: https://www.instagram.com/jessica_starryfieldsfarm https://www.starryfieldsflowers.com Connect with Leona at: https://www.instagram.com/leon...

Today I chat with Jeannie Stith and her wonderful knowledge of color and fashion.  She explains what color analysis is and how it can simplify your life and your buying decisions.  We talk about bridesmaids and matching their dresses to their color, neutral colors and pops of color for the bride. Connect with Your Color Guru at: https://www.instagram.com/yourcolorguru https://in.pinterest.com/jean...

Today I chatted with Thea from Hushed Commotion.  And I'm so glad that I did.  Thea was so passionate about what she does and I loved hearing it. From Earrings, necklaces and bracelets to veils and headpieces, Hushed Commotion has every bride covered as far as accessories.  And with each piece being handmade you know how much love was poured into the making. Connect with Hushed Commotion at: https...

In today's episode I talk to Amy Jones who is the owner of Flower Moxie.  I thoroughly enjoyed getting to meet and chat with Amy about what her business stands for, what she can attest her rapid growth to, how covid affected the wedding floral industry her amazing tutorials she gives and how she helps her brides figure it all out! Connect with Flower Moxie at: flowermoxie.com https://www.instagram...

Did you ever have tea parties with friends when you were little?   I can even remember the tea set that I got for Christmas one year that I would give my stuffed animals to enjoy as we sat in a circle.   Imagine how a group of young flower girls would enjoy their own prep and tea party.   And make it a unicorn themed and they are in heaven. This is a little behind the scenes of one of my styled sh...

Today I have the honor of talking with Meagan Pinkston from The Kentucky Castle. We talked about all the exciting new things that TKC are rolling out. They have an amazing farm to table restaurant, beautiful venues inside and on the palace grounds and have recently changed their wedding packages to be more inclusive. Connect with The Kentucky Castle at: https://www.instagram.com/thekentuckycastle...