Hue I Do Podcast: From Fiancee to Forever

After you're done planning your own wedding, you might've gotten bitten by the bug and now you want to become a wedding or event planner, too. Well, this is the episode for you and honestly anyone that wants to know the secret sauce of what it takes to be a planner. We are talking with veteran event and wedding planner Tiffanie McCoy of Bird of Paradise Events about what aspiring planners need to...

New series alert! We're breaking down wedding vendor misconceptions in the episodes you'll find at the end of every month called Get Somebody Else To Do It. We'll be chatting with a new vendor that will tell us exactly what they won't do and why. To start, we're talking about all the things that brides, wedding party members, and even other wedding vendors assumed bridal hair stylist Carmen Davis...

We're continuing our conversation about grief, disappointment, and frustrating feelings while engaged with Edie King-Lawrence of King Counseling Services on this week's Hue I Do. This is a great conversation for anyone that's in some major shift in their life. We hope you enjoy. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Apple Podcasts, please! Also...

Your engagement should be one of the happiest moments if your life, but for some, it is also a time of complex feelings due to grief and disappointment. Grief manifests itself in many ways and when you least expect it. The people in your life may hurt your feelings or let you down. How do you deal? We talked to Edie King-Lawrence of King Counseling Services about this and our convo was so good, we...

As you get towards the end of your wedding planning journey, you may start thinking about the rehearsal dinner. Listen as we chat with wedding planner Keria Stewart of K. Stewart Events about whether or not you need a rehearsal dinner. We'll discuss the pros and cons of having a rehearsal dinner, as well as some tips for planning one if you decide to go that route. In this episode, we'll discuss:...

We're backkkk! Not only are we back, we're telling you the main things you need to do RIGHT after you get engaged. This episode is for the new fiancees or the girls that know the ring is coming. But it's a good listen for everyone because you also get a taste of what Hue I Do will sound like moving forward. Episodes will be shorter, to the point, but still giving you the conversations you love. Do...

Enjoy this episode from last fall -- it's the last rerun before the new season drops. This was a favorite though, so you'll love it! We're talking with one of our favorite wedding planners that we met via TikTok, Shaun Gray about a lot of stuff wedding planners don't usually tell you or share initially. We're discussing things he regrets, what he's learned over his ten years of planning, vendor an...

So many brides have vendor regret and feel like they're alone. Trust us -- you aren't. Two 2022 brides, Natalie Atkinson-Brown and Natalia Hampton, shared with us their experiences and what they would do differently if they could go back in time.  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!...

This 2020 episode with The Flower Guy Bron Hansboro is still just as relevant today. If you're looking to understand why flowers cost a lot, the difference between a floral designer and an florist, thoughts on artificial flowers, and much more, you'll enjoy this episode. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Apple Podcasts, please! Also, give u...

We're still on break but we're about a month out from new episodes of Hue I Do! In the meantime, listen to this episode from an ex-fiancee Ashelei Johnson and why she called off her engagement.  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 wedding vendors we...

We're back with a new episode and one that might be a little different, but one we know you will appreciate all the same. We are chatting with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls about her new book Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community and what that means for us when we navigate the big moments, like wedding planning, buying a house, having children, etc...

If you want inspo on how to intentionally support Black wedding vendors and show how much being Black means to you, listen to this episode. Tye & Morgan took it up a notch and used basically all Black and POC vendors for their Juneteenth 2021 wedding. What a display of Black love! From their proposal to the actual day, the Grays take us through their story and how they made it happen within ~2...

Let's throw it back to this episode from 2020. The rapport between the wedding vendor and their bride/groom/client are essential to making the day go off without a hitch. We had the pleasure of talking to Sarah Nickens from SG3 Events  about how vendors can keep their brides happy, the relationships between vendors, and why you shouldn’t shade your vendors on social media. This was an informative...

We know of Louis Armstrong the jazz musician but probably not about his four marriages. Over his lifetime, Louis was married to Daisy Parker, Lil Hardin, Alpha Smith, and Lucille Wilson. Aisle Tell You What is a deep dive at some of the most epic and memorable weddings and marriages throughout Black History. Our journey down memory lane isn't meant with malintent, but from a place of nostalgia, in...

When you're in wedding planning-mode, you can be susceptible to a lot of scams: from unreliable vendors, shady businesses taking advantage of bride-to-bes, and honestly... your fiance(e). We are discussing all wedding scams with Adam Levin on this 2022 Old Gem episode of Hue I Do. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Apple Podcasts, please! Al...

With wedding vendors ghosting brides, bridal shops and venues closing their doors without warning, and family emergencies always looming, it makes sense to get wedding insurance.  We are running back this OG episode with Gregory Esterhai, founder of Eventsured. Gregory is explaining wedding liability, postponement and cancellation insurance and why all couples need it. Listen up! Don't forget to:...

One thing about boxer Jack Johnson, he was going to have a wife. And sometimes wives. And whives. He was an extremely interesting man as his love interests usually threatened his livelihood, but yet, he persisted. Please enjoy this episode about the seven women he called his wives. Aisle Tell You What is a deep dive at some of the most epic and memorable weddings and marriages throughout Black His...

We're taking a quick break but we'll be back next week. But first, go back and listen to this episode with Alexis Dent from XO Juliet that will help you write your wedding vows. You know, that thing you keep putting off but you know your wedding is in less than 100 days. Yea, let's get to it. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Apple Podcasts...

I had to give you a Mother's Day episode this weekend, Aisle Runners! Now, this isn't probably what you're expecting or maybe it is! This week's Aisle Tell You What is about four different stories all around a mother's love. How her love transcends will vary from each story but you will enjoy all four. The stories shared are about Chubby Checker, Catharina Lodders, and mom Eartle Evans Todd Bridge...

This episode came together because Ashleigh stumbled across a wedding website that was created in 2001. She reached out to who was the bride-to-be and what became of that was a great hour of conversation with Mrs. Kristea Cancel. We went back in time to revisit her wedding planning and wedding day and had a great conversation just about how things have changed in the last 20+ years. This was a goo...

Harry Belafonte was an acclaimed vocalist, actor, and activist. Since his passing on April 25, 2023, many have given their tributes and shared fond memories about Mr. Belafonte. When most reflect on his life, they see the successes… but fail to remember how a lot of this came at the expense of his family. Today, we’re going to look at Mr. Harry Belafonte in a different lens where we examine his cl...

We're continuing our conversation around bridal shopping and fashion to help you be prepared to go shopping for your gown. The bridal gown shopping experience has evolved since your mom got her dress or even since your friend got married 5 years ago. We brought on two friendors, bridal concierge Candace Darby of The Cocoa Bride and bridal stylist Ebony Foreman of Ebony's Bridal Experience to help...

We really just turned a TikTok video series into a full-fledged podcast. Girl! We did it, Joe!  To celebrate the inaugural Aisle Tell You What podcast episode (you have to go to YouTube for the visual version), I am giving you an episode y'all have requested many many times: the story of Sam Cooke + Bobby Womack. But let's go further than that -- let's just talk about the Cookes and the Womacks be...

The girls want more than just a wedding gown now -- the wedding wardrobe now consists of the look for the engagement party, engagement session, bridal shower, bachelorette trip, rehearsal dinner, getting ready, and the reception. We brought back one of our fave friendors Dara Adams with Veil by Dara Adams to help us figure out how to find these looks with or without a stylist, how to repurpose wha...

For some, handling a lot of the decor and elements of the wedding yourself is not because you have control issues but because you want to be smart with your wedding budget. That's exactly why 2022 DIY bride Markee Williamson DIYed at least 90% of her wedding. She explains to us why, how she did it, what projects she took on, and what she'd do differently if she had more time. This is a great liste...