Weddings Unveiled with Leah Haslage

Stylist Taylor Roby shares her honest tips and tricks for having your best hair on your big day! We’re talking trends, like a chignon, to all the different factors you should consider your hair will go through (hello, sweat!). And having dirty hair for your stylist the morning of the wedding? Taylor definitely debunks this myth!  Get to know Taylor: Taylor Roby manages the Salon at Bratenahl, a sm...

Real bride Ashley Luu Conrad shares with us her experience planning her September 2020 wedding while navigating the changes needing to be made because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the smoke from the California wildfires. We discuss the stressful process of getting her marriage license, the possibility of family not in attendance, and why they decided not to postpone. She also gives her advice to o...

Real bride Ashley Luu Conrad shares with us her experience planning her September 2020 wedding while navigating the changes needing to be made because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the smoke from the California wildfires. We discuss the stressful process of getting her marriage license, the possibility of family not in attendance, and why they decided not to postpone. She also gives her advice to o...

Courtney Bonning, owner of Terrapin Bakery , shares with us the many layers involved in choosing your wedding cake and desserts. She’ll give the details on how to choose your bakery, budget and how soon you should place your order. And trust me, she doesn't sugarcoat what you should and shouldn't do when selecting your sweets!  Get to know Courtney:   Courtney Bonning is a Hospitality Management g...

Courtney Bonning, owner of Terrapin Bakery, shares with us the many layers involved in choosing your wedding cake and desserts. She’ll give the details on how to choose your bakery, budget and how soon you should place your order. And trust me, she doesn't sugarcoat what you should and shouldn't do when selecting your sweets!  Get to know Courtney:  Courtney Bonning is a Hospitality Management gra...

Real couple Nikita and Carl Manteau share how they celebrated their big day merging Hindu and American traditions, as well as their families. They also discuss how they fell in love working for the Cleveland Cavaliers and incorporated the NBA team throughout their wedding.  Highlights of our discussion : The surprise proposal during a Cavs game, having two ceremonies in one day, a horse, wardrobe...

Real couple Nikita and Carl Manteau share how they celebrated their big day merging Hindu and American traditions, as well as their families. They also discuss how they fell in love working for the Cleveland Cavaliers and incorporated the NBA team throughout their wedding.  Highlights of our discussion: The surprise proposal during a Cavs game, having two ceremonies in one day, a horse, wardrobe c...

Kat Williams , founder of Rock n Roll Bride Magazine and The Confidence Club podcast , discusses what led her to create the magazine 13 years ago, the importance of inclusivity and what led her to promote personal confidence. She also shares how couples can find ways to make their day uniquely theirs, especially if you're more the alternative/non-traditional type.  Get to know Kat and Rock n Roll...

Kat Williams, founder of Rock n Roll Bride Magazine and The Confidence Club podcast, discusses what led her to create the magazine 13 years ago, the importance of inclusivity and what led her to promote personal confidence. She also shares how couples can find ways to make their day uniquely theirs, especially if you're more the alternative/non-traditional type.  Get to know Kat and Rock n Roll Br...

Flowers are considered one of the more expensive purchases for your wedding day. Mary Simmons, owner of Persephone Floral Atelier , breaks down what contributes to the cost of your floral arrangements and how to budget accordingly. She also shares when you should start booking, current trends, and what arrangements (aside from your bouquet) you should consider.  Get to know Mary: Mary is a trained...

Flowers are considered one of the more expensive purchases for your wedding day. Mary Simmons, owner of Persephone Floral Atelier, breaks down what contributes to the cost of your floral arrangements and how to budget accordingly. She also shares when you should start booking, current trends, and what arrangements (aside from your bouquet) you should consider.  Get to know Mary: Mary is a trained...

Whether it's due to Covid-19, the loss of a loved one, or a natural disaster, it is never an easy decision to postpone your wedding. Guest Deanna "Dee" Fuerst shares her experience in planning her August 2020 wedding only to have to postpone it a year due to the restrictions placed because of the pandemic.  Get to know Deanna: Deanna Fuerst grew up in Willoughby, Ohio and has been with her fiancé...

Whether it's due to Covid-19, the loss of a loved one, or a natural disaster, it is never an easy decision to postpone your wedding. Guest Deanna "Dee" Fuerst shares her experience in planning her August 2020 wedding only to have to postpone it a year due to the restrictions placed because of the pandemic.  Get to know Deanna: Deanna Fuerst grew up in Willoughby, Ohio and has been with her fiancé...

To veil or not to veil? That is the question. To give us the answer we have Rebecca Somnitz, owner of Something White Bridal , sharing her advice on how to complete your wedding day look. She'll also give us the rundown of the latest in bridal accessory trends from the crown to the heel!  Get to know Rebecca : Rebecca has a love for classic, elegant and unique wedding gowns that use quality fabric...

To veil or not to veil? That is the question. To give us the answer we have Rebecca Somnitz, owner of Something White Bridal, sharing her advice on how to complete your wedding day look. She'll also give us the rundown of the latest in bridal accessory trends from the crown to the heel!  Get to know Rebecca: Rebecca has a love for classic, elegant and unique wedding gowns that use quality fabrics...

Ball gown? Sheath? A Romper? There are so many wedding dress options it can be overwhelming. Clara DeLisio, Co-Owner of Galleria Gowns , shares her advice on how to choose your dream dress, as well as when you should start looking. She'll also give her do's and don'ts when shopping for the big day, and what the trends will be for 2021-2022.  Get to know Clara : Clara DeLisio wears many hats these...

Ball gown? Sheath? A Romper? There are so many wedding dress options it can be overwhelming. Clara DeLisio, Co-Owner of Galleria Gowns, shares her advice on how to choose your dream dress, as well as when you should start looking. She'll also give her do's and don'ts when shopping for the big day, and what the trends will be for 2021-2022.  Get to know Clara: Clara DeLisio wears many hats these da...

YAY! You're engaged!! Now what?! No need to panic. Melanie Tindell, owner of Oak + Honey Event Planning Co. , shares her advice on when you really should begin to start planning the big day, and what in specific you should start with. She also breaks down the importance of budgeting and being sustainable.  Get to know Melanie : Melanie Tindell founded Oak + Honey Event Planning Co., because she ha...

YAY! You're engaged!! Now what?! No need to panic. Melanie Tindell, owner of Oak + Honey Event Planning Co., shares her advice on when you really should begin to start planning the big day, and what in specific you should start with. She also breaks down the importance of budgeting and being sustainable.  Get to know Melanie: Melanie Tindell founded Oak + Honey Event Planning Co., because she has...

Host Leah Longbrake is pulling back the veil to bring you honest advice and creative ideas from those in the wedding industry. From the Engagement to the Honeymoon, get all the details you need from wedding and event experts on how to make it your best day ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Leah Longbrake is pulling back the veil to bring you honest advice and creative ideas from those in the wedding industry. From the Engagement to the Honeymoon, get all the details you need from wedding and event experts on how to make it your best day ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices