Matt Ashton & Tim Blacketer

Ambience - The Wedding Podcast

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Hosted by Matt Ashton and Tim Blacketer, a photographer and videographer in the industry with a passion for sharing stories and on a mission to make weddings more personal. Join the ride.@mattashton_photo & @abovebelow.visuals

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Matt Ashton & Tim Blacketer

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Latest episode

Aug 8, 2024

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Episodes

076. Why is Film so popular? 08.08.2024

In todays episode of Ambience, the wedding podcast Tim and Matt are back after a little break for reasons we dive into. We chat all things film and it's popularity in the wedding industry with the unique qualities it brings to our art. We also share our film gear and the types of film we use.  Takeaways Film photography has become increasingly popular in the wedding industry due to its unique and...

075. Ways to get to your wedding day with confidence 26.06.2024

In this episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt discuss the importance of wedding planning, organization, and decision-making. They emphasise the significance of having a clear vision, the right attitude, and confidence in your choices.   Having a clear vision and confidence in your choices makes everything smoother and more enjoyable. From picking the perfect playlist to choosing...

074. Pushing the creative boundaries with Bottlebrush Films 19.06.2024

In this episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, we have literally the best wedding humans and filmmakers in the world - Bottlebrush films. We chat all things wedding filmmaking, burnout, client experience, community and the creative process. Also touching on the importance of continuous learning, the impact of client experience, and the inspiration behind their work. We couldn't be more happier...

073. The apps we use for an efficient workflow 12.06.2024

In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt discuss the tools and apps we use to make our life easier, our clients happier and improve our overall client experience and workflow efficiency. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use "MAKEITEPIC20" to receive 20% off! Studio Ninja - Use "MAKEITEPIC50" to receive 50% off your first year    

071. Unfamiliar locations for vendors? 30.05.2024

In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast Tim and Matt are living the island life and are live from Great Keppel Island in Queensland. The boys are there for a destination wedding and today is all about unfamiliar locations and the industry assumption why you should only choose vendors that have been to your venue or location before. We try to put that myth on its head and discuss w...

070. The Booking Process 22.05.2024

In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat about the booking process for wedding vendors. They talk about how couples typically find vendors, the importance of clear communication and pricing transparency, and the process of securing a vendor for their wedding. Ensuring a smooth booking process is crucial for elevating the client's overall experience. It is a key f...

069. Our Thoughts on Wedding Prep 15.05.2024

In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast Tim and Matt chat about prep for weddings. They discuss the importance of prep & how it can really shape your day. They also chat about parts of prep that can sometimes be overlooked or forgotten when planning your day. Sometimes it's the little things that we can do that will really improve the preparation aspect of the day.

068. What makes a featured wedding? 08.05.2024

In this episode, Timothy and Matt discuss what makes a wedding featured in bridal magazines and directories. They emphasize that being featured is not the goal when planning a wedding, but rather a byproduct of the hard work and unique elements that make a wedding special. They highlight the importance of vendors, including photographers, florists, stylists, and planners, in creating a featured we...

067. Is this a New Era of Weddings? 01.05.2024

In this episode, Tim and Matt discuss the whether the wedding industry is entering into a new era of weddings. Characterised by high personalisation and styling that's aligned to each couple, we give our opinion on the topic. Also touching on the influence of social media on wedding planning and offer tips on how couples can effectively communicate their vision to vendors. 

066. Introducing Ambience The Wedding Podcast 24.04.2024

Matt and Tim discuss the rebranding of their podcast from Make It Epic Wedding to Ambience the Wedding Podcast. We discuss why we felt a disconnection with the old branding and wanted to align the podcast with their personal brands. We explain the meaning behind the new name, Ambience, and how it represents creating an atmosphere and experience for any wedding. We are so excited for the new direct...

A little update from Matt & Tim 18.04.2024
064. Vendors Chats with Eddie & Lucy Blake 28.02.2024

In this episode of the podcast, we chat with two of the biggest legends and inspirations in the industry, Lucy and Eddie Blake. A photographer and videographer who each run their own successful business and have their own podcast as well - link below. We hit of some hot topics about memorable advice, working with different vendors, choosing the right vendors, storytelling on a wedding day and chan...

063. Our Favourite Weddings This Summer 15.02.2024

On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt talk about their favourite summer weddings and what made them stand out. They highlight the importance of epic garden ceremonies and receptions, the trend of early dance floors to speeches, and various aspects of wedding planning. This includes the importance of personalisation and individuality in weddings and encourages couples...

062. Live Episode - 3 ways to gain clarity on how to plan your wedding 07.02.2024

This week on the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast Tim & Matt are doing something a little bit different. We had the oppounity to talk at The Love A Fair Wedding Expo in Bowral and decided to record our chat.  Little Heads up, really sorry for the bad audio, the photographer in the duo forgot to turn on the mic.  We chat through 3 ways to gain clarity on how to plan your perfect wedding. We believe tha...

061. We're Back! This year's IN's and OUT's! 31.01.2024

On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat are back for our third season, can you believe that? We briefly catch up before diving into our opinions on whats IN and what's OUT for 2024 and the year ahead. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use "MAKEITEPIC20" to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Studio Ninja - Use "MAKEITEPIC50" to receive 50% off yo...

060. Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024 Trends 13.12.2023

On today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, We made it to episode 60! Tim and Matt chat about 2023 and the year that was huge for us. The projects we worked on, our learnings and what we have planned for 2024 for the Make it Epic Podcast and our own businesses. We also dive into some of the trends we think are coming in hot for 2024! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use "MAKEITEPIC20" to receive 20...

059. We created THE ONLY VOW GUIDE YOU'LL EVER NEED! With Georgia Fletcher and Adam Seeney 06.12.2023

In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, we have some HUGE news to share! We've collaborated with two of our very good friends who also happen to be some of the best celebrants in Australia (in our humble opinion) to bring you THE GUIDE TO CRAFTING THE MOST EPIC VOWS! This 60 something page monster is your go-to for how to write vows that are personal, unique and more importantly, you....

058. A Love A Fair Expo. 28.11.2023

In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding podcast, Matt is flying solo on this one chatting with Kaity & Jess who are running the Love Affair. An expo that brings a different type of experience and …. If you're planning your wedding and still stuck on who to choose for your vendors, this one is for you! Check out more info for the Love A Fair here https://linktr.ee/loveafair Sponsors: Vidflow -...

057. Get the most out of your wedding budget 22.11.2023

On today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we talk about Budgets! We know that the cost of living, Interest Rates & the Inflation in the country has been skyrocketing. We also know that you are trying to plan your dream wedding in these times! We aren't budgeting pro's but we do know a thing or two about making sure that your wedding is EPIC no matter how much you do or don't spend. T...

056. 5 reasons things go wrong at weddings 15.11.2023

On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, we chat about a few reasons as to why things going "wrong" at a wedding. How to handle them & how to stop them from going wrong before they do! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use "MAKEITEPIC20" to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Off The Hook - Use "MIE50" to receive $50 off! Studio Ninja - Use "MAKEITEPIC50" to receiv...

055. Why it's important to adapt as a vendor 08.11.2023

In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat about why it's important to adapt as a vendor. Weddings are notoriously unpredictable. With so many unforeseen circumstances, it's important to have a level of adaptability to ensure a seamless experience for couples. From changing timelines to changing weather, this episode drops some golden nuggets we think can be super benef...

054. How Jaz & Jarrod are planning their winter wedding 03.11.2023

On today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we chatted to Jaz & Jarrod who are planning their wedding for Winter 2024. Both Matt & Tim will be shooting this wedding. We are so excited for this one and we decided to have a bit of a catch up chat with these two legends to discuss their plans at this earlier stage, so of course we recorded this and turned it into an episode. We hope that...

053. Vendor Chats with Ivy Lane Collective 25.10.2023

On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, we chatted to Eliza from Ivy Lane Collective. A Florist & Stylist from the South Coast of New South Wales. We dive into how Ivy Lane has become the company that it is today. How the team is absolutely vital in bring your ideas to life & make your day as epic as possible. We also talk about why minimum charges are important to have. This is a...

052. Why it's important to know your vendors 18.10.2023

In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat take bit of different approach for this episode and chat about burnout, managing our energy levels as business owners, the importance of community and some tips to choosing the right wedding vendors. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use "MAKEITEPIC20" to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Off The Hook - Use...

051. 3 things you should do on your wedding day 11.10.2023

On this weeks episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim & Matt chat about 3 things you should do on your wedding day! Keeping it simple this week, giving you 3 golden nuggets. Take note, do your best to make sure these things happen on the day! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use "MAKEITEPIC20" to receive 20% off! Studio Ninja - Use "MAKEITEPIC50" to receive 50% off your first year AND receive access t...

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