Engaged AF Podcast

Still handing out flimsy brochures or sending awkward PDF follow-ups? Then buckle the hell up, because in this episode, we’re talking about the most badass branding tool your venue (or vendor biz) probably isn’t using yet: custom printed Venue Magazines . We’re breaking down exactly why print isn’t dead—it’s a damn power move. You’ll learn how these 100-page beauties build trust, boost bookings, a...

If your calendar is booked, your eyeballs are twitching, and you're considering a career as a park ranger just to escape your inbox — this one’s for you. In this brutally honest episode of the Engaged AF Podcast , we’re unpacking the chaos that happens when wedding pros take on too many clients and forget they’re human beings with limits. From silent burnout to pricing problems and “budget pac...

In this spicy-ass episode of the Engaged AF Podcast , we’re diving headfirst into the digital dumpster fire that is your wedding biz backend. You know what we’re talking about—outdated pricing guides, ancient email templates, chaotic folders labeled “finalFINALv3,” and a “system” that’s one bad week away from imploding. We’re here to drag your dusty ass out of denial and into CEO mode. You’ll get...

March was all about momentum, but April is about accountability. In this spicy episode, we check in on everything we told wedding pros to fix last month — and call out the excuses. Whether you're crushing it or ghosting your goals, this one’s for you. Listen now at engagedafmagazine.com or stream on Spotify/Apple.

Thinking about eloping this spring? This week we’re dropping our top Colorado elopement spots — from mountain passes to weird-ass alien rock formations — and giving you the raw rundown on how to plan an intentional, zero-bullshit wedding day. Let’s run off before tourist season hits. Listen now at engagedafmagazine.com or hit up EpochMoment.com for photo magic without the fluff.

 If your wedding is this summer and you haven’t hit panic mode yet — congrats on your false sense of security. In this episode, we’re walking through exactly what you need to do in April to avoid disaster, tears, and heat-stroke meltdowns. From timelines to tips (the money kind and the good advice kind), we’ve got you covered. Listen now at engagedasfuck.com or grab your summer wedding sanity chec...

You got picked. Now act like it. This week we’re dragging the clueless, celebrating the real MVPs, and giving you the full breakdown of how to be a wedding party LEGEND. From emotional airbag to dance floor hype crew, this is your survival guide to not sucking on someone else’s big day. Listen now at EngagedAFMagazine.com or peep the best damn wedding team at EpochMoment.com

 We’re ripping apart the guest list drama once and for all — small, medium, or full-on family circus. This episode’s a brutally honest breakdown of the pros, cons, emotional wreckage, and financial ruin tied to wedding guest counts. Laugh, cry, delete half your list — it’s all fair game. Listen now at EngagedAFMagazine.com or check out how we photograph every kind of wedding at EpochMoment.com

 Forget Google. We’re talking AI-powered wedding planning, baby. In this episode, we walk through how to use ChatGPT — and why enabling memory will save your sanity. From building your budget to writing vows, creating vendor lists, and tracking your entire to-do pile, this is the tool every couple should be using in 2025. Listen now at EngagedAFMagazine.com or check out real wedding inspo at Epoch...

 You’re not skipping the wedding — you’re redefining it. In this episode, we break down how to craft a deeply meaningful, no-bullshit elopement that’s all about love, not logistics. From location scouting and timing your light to custom vows and celebration-after-party plans, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to elope with intention — and maybe cry a little. Listen now at EngagedAFMagazine.com or p...

Thinking about ditching the big-ass wedding? This episode is your hype speech. We’re talking real-deal elopement inspiration: where to go, how to keep the meaning, what to keep (photos), what to drop (bullshit), and how to throw the best damn day of your lives without a single place card in sight. Listen now at EngagedAFMagazine.com or check out the photo/video team who gets it at EpochMoment.com

Heart hands? Chalkboards? Pass. This episode is a full list of creative, non-cheesy engagement photo ideas that actually reflect who the hell you are as a couple. From rooftop cocktails and pizza picnics to moody string light sessions and retro gas station glam — we’re covering all the spicy ways to get weird, be yourselves, and ditch the boring poses for good. Listen now at EngagedAFMagazine.com...

You’re not just hiring someone to take photos — you’re hiring the person responsible for preserving your actual memories. In this episode, we’re talking all things photographer vetting: from full gallery stalking and backup plans to spotting red flags and making sure you actually like the human you’ll be spending all day with. It’s the wedding photography reality check you didn’t know you needed —...

We said it. If your spring wedding looks like a dusty Pinterest board from 2017, it’s time for a glow-up. In this episode, we dive into actual trendy (and fucking fun) spring wedding ideas that break the mold and bring the drama. Think moody garden parties, citrus explosions, Barbiecore, and Stevie Nicks in a flower field. Listen now at EngagedAFMagazine.com or vibe with the photographers who get...

Wanna throw a fire wedding without flushing your life savings down a glitter-covered toilet? This episode is for you. We’re spilling all the dirty little secrets the industry doesn’t want you to know — the real ways to save money without sacrificing the vibe. From dress hacks to guest list cuts, we’re breaking it down so you can save your sanity and your bank account. Listen now at EngagedAFMagazi...

📖 Podcast Description: In this episode of the Engaged AF Podcast , we sit down with Cosette Kirkpatrick of Cosette’s Creations — one of Colorado’s boldest, most badass wedding florists. Cosette’s not here for boring bouquets or copy-paste Pinterest weddings. She’s here for fearless floral design , wild color palettes, and creating custom arrangements that actually mean something. We dig into how...

You said yes. Now the panic sets in. What comes first? Who do you hire? Are cupcakes acceptable as a main course? (Yes.) This episode of Engaged AF Podcast gives you the full month-by-month roadmap with zero sugar-coating, lots of cursing, and more sass than your drunk cousin at the reception. Listen now at EngagedAFMagazine.com or stream us while panic-cleaning your kitchen at EpochMoment.com .

🎧 Podcast Description: Welcome to WED with Erika , the podcast where seasoned wedding planner and chaos coordinator Erika Weeks tells it like it is. If you're engaged, overwhelmed, and wondering who the hell let seating charts be a thing—this show is for you. With over a decade of wedding planning experience in Colorado and beyond, Erika breaks down what actually matters (and what’s just nois...

You said yes. You’re spinning out. And Pinterest just gave you 800 tasks to do by tomorrow. Stop. Breathe. Pour a drink. And listen to this unhinged pep talk from the sassiest wedding pros in the game. We’re diving into the real first steps you should take — and none of them involve buying a cake topper shaped like your dog. This episode is your survival kit. Unfiltered. NSFW. And exactly what you...

In Episode 80, we crack open the April 2025 issue of Engaged AF Magazine —a high-voltage, unapologetic celebration of spring weddings, business-building breakthroughs, and the kind of wedding planning content that throws tradition out the window. From our seasonal features on bold engagement shoots and rebellious elopements, to spicy truths about vendor burnout and client overload, this issue is d...

Episode Title : 2025 Wedding Revival: Thrive Now, Crush 2026 Description : Wedding biz slowing down? Quit sulking—I’ve got your 2025 revival blueprint, you glorious cash gremlin! In this episode, we’re shredding the market reset with Epoch Moment ’s 10-year hustle—double down on marketing, pimp social like TikTok and Pinterest, and lock venue ties with Engaged AF Venue Magazines . Plus, Maréa Jana...

 Kind to the Planet, and to Your Budget Episode Title : Green Weddings That Don’t Suck Your Wallet Dry Description : Eco-wedding on a budget? Hell yes—Maréa Janae from Dream Catcher Weddings spills how to keep it sustainable and cheap. Set your intention (your budget North Star), snag local blooms, pick natural venues, rent decor, go digital with invites. Potted plants, compostable plates—sassy h...

Podcast Description for "Reviving a Slowing Wedding Business: The Blueprint for Thriving in 2025 and Beyond" Episode Title : Revive Your Wedding Hustle: The No-Excuses Blueprint for 2025 Description : Bookings slowing down? Quit whining— the wedding industry’s not dead, it’s just weeding out the lazy. In this episode, we’re tearing into the brutal truth of the 2025 market correction and ha...

Mastering the Wedding Industry Marketing Budget: Where, When, and How to Spend Without Being a Dumbass Episode Title : Budget Boss: Wedding Marketing That Wins Description : Marketing’s your ticket, not a bitch-fest bill. I’ve nailed it at Epoch Moment —450+ weddings, no dumb spending. This episode breaks it: planners (5-10%), photogs (10-15%), venues (2-5%), florists/DJs (5-10%). Engagement seaso...

The Value of Social Media for the Wedding Industry: Where to Throw Your Effort Without Wasting Your Damn Time Episode Title : Social Smarts: Where Wedding Pros Win Description : Social media’s a beast—don’t waste it on pretty-pic prayers, you naive gremlin. I’ve turned Epoch Moment into a booking machine with this rundown: Insta’s visual king, TikTok’s viral juice, Pinterest’s lead drip, FB’s glue...