Vendors & Lovers

Join hosts Kelly and Ben as they interview Bill and Lisa Kousins from Kousins Tents and Events, a family-owned wedding rental business serving Lebanon, Ohio for over 50 years  Discover how Kousins evolved from a general tool rental business in 1974 to becoming the premier event rental company in the region  Learn why hands-on service and personalized attention make Kousins Tents and Events the go-...

In this heartfelt episode of Vendors and Lovers Podcast, hosts Kelly and Ben share the origin story of Cedar Bay Farm, their charming wedding venue in Lebanon, Ohio. They reveal how they combined Lebanon's historic nickname "Cedar City" with Kelly's Chesapeake Bay roots to create their unique venue name. The couple details their challenging five-year journey since purchasing th...

"Vendors and Lovers" features engaged couples sharing their love stories and wedding planning journeys. In this episode, hosts Kelly and Ben interview Emily and Scott, who are getting married at Cedar Bay Farm on November 1st. The couple met on Hinge during the COVID pandemic, with Scott messaging Emily late one Sunday evening. Their first date at Taft's Brewery lasted an impressive...

Emily and Nate's love story defies conventional romance. After meeting through a mutual friend in 2015, they barely spoke for years, maintaining only occasional contact. Everything changed when Emily moved to Arizona for college and they unexpectedly became daily confidants despite the distance. Feeling a connection that "felt like past lives," Emily boldly asked Nate out multiple t...

In this engaging episode, Kinlee Grace Cook shares her journey from aspiring photographer to a successful wedding photo artist, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and connection in her work. Listeners gain insights into her approach to capturing candid moments, dealing with family dynamics, and creating a stress-free environment for couples on their special day. • Kinlee’s unique beginning...

Behind the scenes with Jeff Clarke of Party Pleasers. Party Pleasers is a Cincinnati based entertainment company offering DJ services, as well as event lighting and photo booths. https://www.partypleasersservices.com

Ben and Kelly get the full love story on Cedar Bay Farm's May 24 bride and groom!

Things to think about before you say I do; The Kasey and Avery Brown love story!

Kelly and Ben interview one of their favorite bartending companies; Boozy Bartending Co!   boozybartendingco.com  

Kelly and I sat down with our friend and photographer Jeanette Stretch from linenandelm.com to talk about her story!

Our brief history :) Cedarbayfarm.com