Hue I Do Podcast: From Fiancee to Forever

Did you know there is an art to getting your wedding picked up by your favorite wedding publications? Did you know that some of the vendors you see over and over have paid to be in a network where their work gets highlighted more than others? Well, we sat down with the Fawn & Sable co-founders, Brittany Barbosa, Cassie Davis, and Stephanie Oliver, about how to get into their magazine and other...

Let's go beyond the bridal shower and bachelorette and talk about what the bridal party *actually* does. After Toniah ran errands at the venue and cleaned my bridal suite, we knew we needed a real episode to break down what the bridal party is responsible for on the wedding day. A Part of The Party's Alexis Y. Hardy joined us as our guest to help us figure out more about the bridal party's roles a...

Do you remember Gucci Mane and Keyshia Kaoir's wedding? What about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's? Yandy and Mendeecees wedding? Some of you want a wedding seen in Hollywood and we chatted with Courtney Ajinca and Tori Williams, two of the planners behind VH1's My Celebrity Dream Wedding to see how to make that a reality. We discuss budgets, guest lists, decor hacks, and more! Don't forget to: G...

Go back and listen to this episode from 2020 about guest etiquette, plus ones, and other guest-related foolishness. Do you need to give guests the option of a plus one? How do we get people to RSVP on time? Who should be invited to the wedding in the first place? We talk to  Jennifer Price from Event Shoppe Chicago  about these wedding guest conundrums and what we need to do instead of what we wan...

Can you believe in over 100 episodes we never talked about selecting your wedding venue? Well, we are talking with fellow Mercer alum and wedding planner Stephany Perry of Stephany Perry Events about wedding venues. She breaks down what we should look for, things your vendors want, hidden fees, great amenities, and more. Don't forget to do the following Give us a review on Apple Podcasts, please!...

The final episode in our Black Love & Black History series this month is takes a look at what Black love and marriage looked like after slavery. We talked to The Dopest Black Historian, Whitney Brantley , about how Black people lived after slavery and the war and what lasting impacts slavery and oppression overall had on their ability to establish and maintain relationships. Think of this as p...

The third episode in our Black Love & Black History series this month is the love story of Anthony and Janique Edwards. They are the creators and brains behind EatOkra, an app geared towards helping people find Black-owned restaurants . You'll hear how their story is woven into the story of the app -- which has been mentioned on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Apple's App Store, and shoo...

Everyone hates cluster rings but this jewelry has been around for hundreds of years. We talk to antique dealer and jewelry historian Tanzy Ward about the history of the cluster ring, how it came to be in modern times, and why everyone hates it so much. This also led to a conversation about Black history, especially Black Victorian and Americana history which is often erased. That's a bonus for y'a...

In honor of Black History Month, we are giving you meaty historical wedding/marriage episodes. We’re kicking the month off with our conversation with Dr. Angelita Reyes, a professor at Arizona State University. We are all aware of jumping the broom and fictionalized versions of what weddings looked like among the enslaved, but let’s dig deeper. Dr. Reyes shared with us stories from women that live...

WOW! So for us to talk to 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 do the followin...

We are entering another year of the pandemic. With Omicron getting everyone sick, many brides are struggling to plan their wedding while making hard decisions to ensure everyone's safety. We asked you what questions did you have and we took them to epidemiologist and podcast host Madeline Lewis to answer. (You might've seen Madeline (or Maddy) on TikTok breaking down epi questions before.) We hope...

2021 was a year. Vendors were tired, brides were exhausted, and we are all fed up. The two of us, along with B. Gandy from B For Beaute came together to discuss what in the world y'all were on last year and the BS we are NOT bringing into the new year. What are y'all leaving behind? Don't forget to do the following Give us a review on Apple Podcasts, please! Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you list...

Let's finally think outside of the box when it comes to these bridal showers. We're seeing the same ole themes time and time again. Along with our special guest Yinka, we are giving you ideas to really think about when it comes to the bridal shower. This means the guest list, the feels, and more. No more Tiffany or Coco Chanel, okay!? Special Guest:  @YungYinkv Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I...

We aren't sure if you can tell but baby, these wedding vendors have lost their mind. We get it, the pandemic has been rough on them, but that is no excuse to ghost your clients. We talked with Duane and Irene Tyndale about how wedding vendors can elevate their client experience to keep their brides and grooms happy. Special Guests:  Duane Tyndale from Luxury Customer Service Irene Tyndale from Ire...

Enjoy this OG 2020 episode - When you get engaged, you have no idea how much anything costs. You might see vendor breakdowns and average wedding cost articles but they are all a LIE. If you were thinking your 150 person wedding was going to be under $30,000, you are mistaken! We talked to my wedding team, Leneille Moon of Special Event Factory and Courtney Jackson of The Charming Details about rea...

Go back and listen to how Racquel Watson from Standing Ovations Weddings & Events told us how to handle the disrespectful bridal party and family members. She helps us breakdown who needs to be in the bridal party, how chaos within the bridal party and amongst family can cause a headache for vendors, and how we, as brides, can deal with this. Episode Special Guest: Racquel from Standing Ovatio...

We learned how to prioritize communication, define our marriage and create a successful relationship by embracing "Divorce is Not An Option." Conflict will occur in any marriage, no matter how long y’all have been together or amiable you appear. We talked with  Ministers Michael and Larraine Forrester from A Relationship Ministry  to discuss how to navigate the hard times, how to define a marriage...

DIY weddings had their moment years ago but some of us still want to DIY parts of our wedding to save some coins. Well, we talked to Amy from Flower Moxie about DIYing your wedding, the ROI you actually get from doing it yourself, and other considerations! As always, pull out your pen. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Apple Podcasts, pleas...

The wedding industry has not only failed Black weddings, they have barely recognized Black gay relationships, especially within the Black lesbian community. We're guilty of this, too. We talked with Ty Sintrell from True Love Navy Co. about Black queer love is frequently removed from the conversation, even when many of the vendors we admire identify as lesbian, gay, or queer. This episode is unlik...

The looks the brides have been donning has shifted over the years. We talked to expert stylist Dara Adams about bridal gowns, the fashion trends within the last 5 years, DIY wedding's impact on style, Jasmine Luv's wedding shoot for Black Bride, designers we need to know, and so much more. Go listen! Special Guest Dara Adams by Veil by Dara Adams This week's shower game sponsored by Flower Moxie D...

So what happens when you don't like your vendor after you've booked them? YIKES. Victoria breaks down what we should do and how to prevent this from happening to us. Special Guest Victoria Lartey-Williams from Victorious Events NYC 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 pr...

We are replaying the episode about engagement rings and all the characteristics that make the perfect ring on this week's episode. We have candid discussions about center stones (yes, there is more than just diamonds), costs, Black-owned jewelry stores, and 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...

Imposter syndrome can also take place during the wedding planning process. Imagine, you're engaged and planning a wedding in a pandemic while seeing more expensive and loftier weddings every time you check Instagram. You may have doubts --- and we're discussing all of those feelings today. Special Guests Ebony Foreman from Ebony’s Bridal Experience & Carrie’s Bridal Collection Carrie-Ann Kloda...

We are talking about how to treat, pamper, and show appreciation to our bridesmaids throughout the entire engagement period. We selected these ladies to be by our side for a reason. They deserve to look good and feel good on our special day, too. We talked to Ashley, the CEO and co-founder of Bridal Babes about how to pamper our best friends. Special Guest Ashley Young from Bridal Babes Don't forg...

We're providing more vendor-specific content this year, too. We kicked this off with Randi from Sugar Euphoria about what to do when the wedding season is a bit dry. 2020 was a great experience with that and Randi shared how she pivoted and focused on her business during that time. Vendors and small business brides, take notes! Special Guest Randi Smith from Sugar Euphoria Don't forget to: Subscri...