Hue I Do Podcast: From Fiancee to Forever

Time for another Get Somebody Else To Do It episode and this time we’re discussing all things that are and aren’t the responsibility of the floral designer. Thankfully, we have floral designer Yanique Shaw of Yanique Events in Boston tell us what should be handled by another person or vendor. Enjoy! Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Apple P...

When searching for a wedding vendor, it's just as important to know if they click with you as it is that they know what they're doing. Think of the "culture fit" from work -- it's like that. We brought on our favorite wedding photographer Ashley Strickland of Ashley Nicole Photography about this and we talk about everything from: discerning genuine inquiries, noticing important details during a co...

Enjoy this episode with Jennifer Price of Event Shoppe Chicago about wedding costs, inflation, and why everything is expensive. We're talking about that, how much vendors really make, labor fees, and so much more. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Apple Podcasts, please! Also, give us some stars on Spotify! Add and find previous guests and...

Your wedding photographer is only responsible for taking your photos? Not really. In another Get Somebody Else To Do It episode, we talked to two photographers we've admired for some time: Jamal and Lashana Burley of Jamal and Lashana Burley Photography from Rhode Island. We break down the roles and responsibilities of a photographer versus the other vendors, like videographers, makeup artists, pl...

Enjoy this episode with friendor and the CEO of Honeyfund Sara Margulis about honeymoon destinations for EVERY couple -- from the super adventurous to the folks with limited PTO. Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to: Give us a review on Apple Podcasts, please!  Also, give us some stars on Spotify! Add and find the wedding vendors we love on  Find with Hue I Do Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen...

An oldie but goodie. Back in 2020, we talked to wedding planner Vanessa Hayward from Vanessa Hayward Events about what a month of coordinator does, how soon they really step in, and what a good one actually does. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Apple Podcasts, please! Also, give us some stars on Spotify! Add and find previous guests and w...

There is a huge risk when you don't select an actual wedding vendor. Yes, it may be cheaper, but is it worth it? We discuss this with wedding planner Cassandra Richardson of Cassandra Nichole Events.  We get into the pros and cons of new vendors, the allure of luxury and celebrity wedding vendors, as well as the value of expertise and reputation in the wedding industry and how that translates on y...

Maybe you haven't experienced the stress that is changing your last name but we have. We talk about the things we wish we would've done differently and hopefully that helps one of you out. Because honestly, the time and money involved in updating various documents and accounts, is a lot in itself. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Apple Pod...

Is that what your bridal stylist supposed to do? You might not know! We gonna help you out: we brought on bridal stylist Dasha Jackson of The Bridal Bunny is going to tell us. We ask her a lot, but ultimately, you're going to learn the responsibilities of a bridal stylist, the logistics and wedding day responsibilities that they handle versus other vendors, misconceptions about bridal stylists, an...

Happy Valentine's Day! We're giving you an Aisle Tell Hue What crossover (get it, because Hue I Do and Aisle Tell You What) episode where I tell Toniah the love story of Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis. These two are one of Black Hollywood's favorite couples of all time and their story explains why. We hope you enjoy this sweet episode!   Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podc...

The question is really that simple: are wedding family reunions? We talked to wedding planner Alyson Thompson of Birdcage and Blushers Weddings & Events about if this is the case. The conversation covers the pros and cons of having extended family at weddings and how to determine which family members to invite. Alyson gives advice on communicating exclusions to family members, balancing family...

Taking you back to an oldie and goodie. Ashley from Ashley Nicole Photography about the process, pros, cons, and feelings around selecting a Black wedding vendor (or not) is very on brand! There's a lot to chew on here -- so let us know how you feel. And thank you for listening! Also, we launched find.hueido.com -- the place to find wedding vendors like you. Add your faves today! Don't forget to d...

Wedding planning. It's a whirlwind of cake tastings, seating charts, and last-minute vendor calls. But amidst the tulle and the tantrums, there's often a misconception about the mastermind behind it all: the wedding planner. We had the pleasure of chatting with wedding planner Kawania Wooten of Howerton+Wooten Events about the actual roles and responsibilities of the planner versus what is done by...

Tip, tip, tip, not on hardwood floors but your wedding vendors! On this episode, we're chatting with wedding planner Camille Plummer of JunePlumm Events about the who, what, when, where, why, and how of tipping our vendors. She also explores alternatives to monetary tips, such as gift cards, referrals, and reviews. She concludes by providing tips on navigating tipping etiquette for vendors, includ...

Along with Alisha Freeman, the wedding planner behind One Twenty West , we discuss the pressure some couples feel to conform to wedding trends and comparisons on social media. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and staying true to what is meaningful to the couple. Alisha also addresses the thin line between imitation and inspiration for both couples and vendors. Overall, Alisha emphasiz...

The first episode of Hue I Do was Toniah and I trying to figure out if these so-called wedding trends even applied to us. Four plus years later, we asked some of our friendors to share the wedding trends and predictions they foresee within Black weddings in the new year. We're discussing their thoughts in this episode. To read the entire list of wedding trends, head to hueido.com.  Don't forget to...

Time for a rerun episode as the holidays are near! This one came from our Black Love and Black History series from 2022. We talked to antique dealer and jewelry historian Tanzy Ward about the engagement ring style everyone loves to hate: the cluster ring. She takes us through the history of this ring style, the evolution of jewelry through the different movements, all the way to the public sentime...

The final Get Somebody Else To Do It series of the year comes a little early, but it's right on time. We chat with Rev. Orsella Hughes of Serenity Ceremonies about the role of a wedding officiant, and what he/she does compared to the planner, DJ, emcee, wedding party, and more. You'll love it. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Apple Podcast...

Time for another episode from our Get Somebody Else To Do It series but this time, it is with wedding master of ceremony Steven Fabius of Premiere Emcee. As always, you'll find out what an emcee does, but also what is actually the responsibility of the wedding DJ, officiant, planner, and more. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Apple Podcast...

We are back with part two of our You Need To Cut It series. Last week, we figured out how to cut our guest list. Today, we're cutting our budget without cutting our guest list. We brought back friendor and wedding planner Irene Tyndale of Irene Tyndale Weddings & Events to help us figure this out.  Our conversation will include: what vendors to get the best bang for your buck what are non-nego...

There are two things you are likely to cut back on when planning your wedding: the guest list or the budget. For some of us, it's both. So we are discussing both of these in a two part series called You Need To Cut It.  This week, we're talking to the amazing wedding planner Allison Davis of Davis Row about cutting the guest list. The conversation will include: how to trim your guest list why you...

We're back with another episode from our Get Somebody Else To Do It series. This week, Ashleigh is talking to cake and dessert designer La'Meeka Edwards of Cakes by La'Meeka . Listen to find out what exactly your wedding baker does and the responsibilities that are on someone else to do, and much more. You'll enjoy this one, too. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcas...

We are back with part two of our conversation with Latasha Gillespie, Head of Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of Amazon Studios. We continue to learn more about her journey to 25 years of marriage, her two vow renewals, and she dropped a lot of gems along the way. Enjoy! Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Apple Podcasts, please! Also...

Reaching twenty-five years of marriage is a milestone that many of us want to achieve. We talked to someone who did, Latasha Gillespie, Head of Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of Amazon Studios. She talked to us about her journey to 25, why celebrating this feat was important for her husband and her to display, and her TWO vow renewals. Listen no matter how far in you are in your engagemen...

We're taking a quick break this week so go back and enjoy this good conversation with Melissa Trentadue at Zola where we discuss wedding registries for all couples!  Skip ahead: 1:23 - Guest Introduction 3:10 - This or That 7:55 - Registry Convo 34:00 - Wedding Vendor Love 39:00 - Where to Find Melissa Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Appl...