The Busy Bride

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, we’re talking all about VEILS!! I’ve seen all different types of veils in my years as a wedding photographer, from the traditional cathedral-length veil with a blusher all the way to a cape attached to a bridal jumpsuit! I’ll be talking about things I love and things to watch out for, so you won’t want to skip this shortie episode. Let’...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, we are joined by my fiancé Josh as we dive into part one of our wedding planning series - choosing a venue!! We love our venue so much and cannot wait to get married there let's spring!! Enjoy 🫶🏼 Connect with Gabriella 🌞 Website: www.gabriellamariephotography.com Instagram: @gabriellamarieaudi TikTok: @ gabriellamarieaudi Pintere...

Hello and happy Wednesday!! We're BACK BBYYYY!! And with a very special episode to share after the 2.5 month hiatus of The Busy Bride Podcast ... Josh and I are coming to you today to share the story of the day we got engaged!!! You're gonna want to watch this one instead of just listen to get the full effect (a.k.a. to see the ring AND LENNY!!) 🥰 Let's get into it!! Click here to see...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride podcast, I am coming to you solo with a wedding tip specific to your photos - why golden hour matters. Now this isn’t an end all be all thing that makes or breaks your photos, BUT if it’s at all possible to incorporate into your wedding day, I want to tell you why it is so worth it. Let’s get into it! Connect with Gabriella 🌞 Website: www.gabri...

Hello and happy Wednesday!! Today on The Busy Bride podcast, I am joined with Alexa Truesdell, a newly married bride of about 7 months!! She talks in detail about her planning and wedding day experience at Perona Farms (one of my favorite venues), some unconventional AND traditional things they did and why she loved them both, and a piece of wisdom that helped her plan a wedding day she absolutely...

Hello and happy Wednesday!! Today on The Busy Bride podcast, I’m coming to you solo about a trend I’ve been noticing recently: nontraditional wedding parties. And by nontraditional, I mean literally anything but the standard siblings + friends group that’s been commonplace for as long as I can remember! Let’s get into it. Connect with Gabriella 🌞 Website: www.gabriellamariephotography.com Instagr...

Hello and Happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I am chatting with Amy from Element Designs, a floral preservation business based in Lehigh Valley. It was so cool to hear about everything that goes into pressing a wedding bouquet and all the different ways you can get the flowers you put so much effort into preserved for a lifetime!! I can’t wait for you to hear more from Amy; let’s...

Hello and happy Wednesday!! Today on The Busy Bride podcast, I’m coming to you solo to chat about why I think you should hire a photographer for your rehearsal dinner. This one feels like a hot take but I really don’t think it is! Let’s get into it! Connect with Gabriella 🌞 Website: www.gabriellamariephotography.com Instagram: @gabriellamarieaudi TikTok: @ gabriellamarieaudi Pinterest: Gabriella...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I am joined with newlywed bride Alexa!! She’s been married for 7 months now and we have such a great time re-hashing her wedding day that I photographed back in August. I loved hearing about her favorite parts of the day, and she has some awesome organizational tips for couples who are currently or about to start planning their wedding...

Hello and happy Wednesday!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I’m coming to you solo to chat about a wedding trend that I am SO here for - wedding weekends. And if you’ve got a destination wedding weekend in Cabo coming into your imagination right now, I’m going to challenge you to get rid of that picture and listen to this episode, because wedding weekends don’t always have to be at a destination....

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I am joined by Alisha Nycole, an on-site hair & makeup studio based out of Lehigh Valley. I’ve worked with Alisha at a few weddings now and her team never misses!! We chat about all the things that make bridal hair & makeup different from your every day look and, of course, Sofia Richie’s wedding. I can’t wait for you to hear mo...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I am coming to you solo to chat about a wedding trend I’ve seen a lot of this past year and that shows no sign of stopping: bridal pearls!!! I’ve seen them incorporated in SO many ways and I honestly can't get enough of it. Let’s get into it! Connect with Gabriella 🌞 Website: www.gabriellamariephotography.com Instagram: @gabriellam...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I am chatting with Jess from We Are Wildflowers, a floral design business located outside West Chester. We chatted about sustainability in floral design, how cool it is to be a wedding vendor and a sample week in the life of a wedding florist. I cannot wait for you to hear from Jess, so let’s get into it. We are Wildflowers was founded...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I’m coming to you solo with a topic near and dear to my heart: how to choose a wedding photographer you’ll love. Your photographer is such an important vendor on your wedding day, so it’s important to choose well! Let’s get into it :) Connect with Gabriella 🌞 Website: www.gabriellamariephotography.com Instagram: @gabriellamarieaudi Tik...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride podcast, I'm coming to you solo with 10 MORE memorable moments from 2024 weddings! I had so much fun with the last episode that I decided to bring it back this month with some more tea and crazy stories. Let's get into it :) Connect with Gabriella 🌞 Website: www.gabriellamariephotography.com Instagram: @gabriellamarieaudi TikTok: @ gabriellamar...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I am chatting with recently married bride Tina about her wedding weekend in Colorado. Tina and I met working together at a running shoe store in high school, so being able to photograph her wedding and witness all the joy of the weekend years later was so incredibly special. I cannot wait for you to hear about all the amazing moments fr...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I’m coming to you solo with a NEW SERIES - wedding trends!!! And to kick it all off, we’re gonna be talking about getting ready outfits for brides. I am so excited for this new series AND for this topic specifically, so let’s get right into it. Etsy robe inspo - puffy sleeves Etsy robe inspo - pearls Nightgown vibes - Petite Plume Aldie...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I am chatting with Sheila from Beyond Blissful Events, a wedding coordination business located in Chester County! We talk about all the little nitty gritty details she helps her couples with so they can remain as blissful as possible throughout their wedding day, and she even shares a horror story about a classic car that she was able t...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! This one’s for all my lovely couples who said YES over the holidays!!!! Christmas and New Years are super popular times to get engaged - you’re usually around family you might not get to see that often, the crazy busy fall season is over and you have time to chill a little bit, and there’s just extra love in the air around this time of year. SO if you have a shiny new...

Hello and happy Wednesday, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! This is a fun solo episode where I recount 10 memorable moments from photographing weddings this year, and as I was putting it together, I realized there might just have to be a part two because of how many impactful things happened this year haha. SO anywhooos, if you’re traveling for Christmas this year, I hope this episode fills you with so much...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride podcast, I’m coming to you solo to talk about the grand December wedding debate: to be Christmassy or not to be Christmassy - that is the question that lots of December brides face when they are planning their weddings. It is totally a matter of personal opinion and style. SO I’m going to share with you some cute detail and design ideas from Dec...

Hello and Happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I’m coming to you solo to talk about the coolest ways I’ve seen couples involve their guests on their wedding day!! This ranges from cocktail hour games all the way to involvement in the ceremony itself, and I can’t wait to share all the goodness with you. Let’s get into it! Connect with Gabriella 🌞 Website: www.gabriellamariephotograp...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I’m coming to you solo to talk all about DIY wedding decor … not exactly how to DIY, since that’s not my specialty, BUT I’m bringing to the table all the different types of DIY decor I’ve seen done well in my years as a wedding photographer! Let’s get into it 🤩 Wedding Planner/Coordinator Interviews 👇🏼 silk + honey events Musa Weddin...

Today on The Busy Bride podcast, I chatted with Amanda from Dressed In Love, a bridal suite in West Reading, Pennsylvania, that helps brides say yes to the perfect dress for their specific wedding vision! Amanda talked about so many different aspects to consider when getting a dress, how important the crew you bring with you is to the overall experience and what kind of timeline you can expect for...

Today on the Busy Bride Podcast, I’m chatting with Richel, a newly married bride AND fellow wedding photographer!! We talk all about her “movie moment” proposal, how she and her husband remained confident in their decisions during wedding planning and her number one tip for all couples on their wedding day. Richel is a joy to talk to and I can’t wait for you to hear from her! Let’s get into it :)...