Hue I Do Podcast: From Fiancee to Forever

Remember destination weddings? If your mind can go back that far, this episode will be a treat for you. We talked to Shonte Tepper Alce, a new bride that got married in Mexico last December and wedding destination planner of Just Book It Travel . This was... like the best wedding we'd ever heard of and we weren't even there. Shonte is a travel agent so she knew how to coordinate her trip for her e...

It has been a while since we spoke to a fiancee! We had the chance to talk to Nashville lifestyle influencer Ramia Joy about her recent engagement (that occurred the weekend the majority of the U.S. shut down to due to COVID-19) and how she's been basking in fiancee life. She was such a pleasure to talk to and has a sweet spirit! She talked to us about her fiance and how their relationship came to...

Misha Wynn from Lavishly Lux Studio talked to us about the benefits of amazing, candid photos. You know how sometimes we love a good staged photo. No, that's boring. Get a photographer that is a fly on the wall and captures those moments as they occurred.  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...

Eloping is not a last minute option or something to be ashamed of. We talked with the wonderful elopement officiant Jennifer Allen of Just Elope, LLC about the stigma of elopements, how COVID-19 is changing that thought, the differences between eloping, going to the courthouse and micro/pop-up weddings, and a lot more. Jennifer told us about her own wedding stories and we're hoping she gets her dr...

We finally got to chat with the lovely wedding planner Irene Tyndale of Irene Tyndale Events on the show! Many brides like Ashleigh are having to make hard decisions about their weddings due to the coronavirus pandemic and the lack of government oversight to reduce cases. Irene shared with us ideas that other summer, fall and winter brides can do to create a wonderful day this year and later. Post...

Cara was truly the perfect guest to talk to as her story evolves from her own wedding day (and she gives us all the deets of her GORGEOUS day) + how that evolved into her business as a wedding planner/coordinator. Oh, and she's also a full time attorney so you know your contracts won't be screwed up. This was a good full episode, but sooo worth the listen. Special Guest Cara Davis Little - Website...

We continue our conversation about being Black in the wedding industry with four amazing vendors -- with Ashley Strickland from Ashley Nicole Photography (@anicolephotosatl), B. Gandy from B for Beaute (@bforbeaute.co), Cara Davis Little from Wimberly & Co. (@wimberlyandco), and Wendy Huggins from TK Event Design (@tk.event.design). Each vendor describes her experience in the industry and espe...

The last few weeks have been... emotionally interesting to say the least. After the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests, the Black community has received an overwhelming display of support, solidarity, and empathy. This has trickled into the wedding industry where a lot of mainstream brands have showed their interest into Black wedding vendors and weddings in general. We talked with wedd...

What do you do when you get engaged, start planning your wedding, and then make the hard decision to break up and cancel the wedding? Toniah's childhood friend Ashelei tells us about her experience with her ex, when she knew it was time to let the relationship go, and how hard it was to undo all the wedding planning she'd started. Follow her on Instagram and listen to her mental health podcast, Ha...

We met Lundyn Carter, the co-owner of Laine London through one of Ashleigh's coworkers. When we found out about her story and her bridal gown rental brick and mortar, we were blown away. Lundyn chatted with us about the bridal gown shopping process, why Laine London is a better solution to the wedding aesthetic, and breaking down the stigma that comes with rentals. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hu...

Our bridal style series continues! We had the pleasure of talking to Roberta Noronha from The Bridal Finery in central Florida about OFF-THE-RACK GOWNS. Ashleigh got her gown from an OTR shop and LOVES it. It is truly something every bride should consider, especially in a crisis where it might take too long to wait on your designer smigner gown. We talked about the benefits of an OTR gown and a lo...

Stylist Michelle Davis from Style to the Aisle chatted with us about wedding fashion, more specifically the trends for brides and grooms. We talked about grooms and that white dinner jacket, reception second looks, and how New York Fashion Week impacts the bridal gown industry. Follow Michelle at @styletotheaisle for more bridal fashion news. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you lis...

Miss Rona has made all of us bride-to-bes look at our vendor contracts and assess what we can and can't do without incurring major fees. We had the pleasure of chatting with entertainment attorney Shay M. Lawson-McKinley about how coronavirus shifted her wedding ceremonial plans and how we should all review our wedding vendors and their contracts BEFORE giving them our coins. This was a great chat...

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 realistic wedding budgets. You N...

Getting engaged, moving overseas away from your friends, family, and FIANCE, and planning your wedding and entire life back in Atlanta...that was our conversation with influencer Charisa Marie . She told us about how he proposed, why she moved and how long she'll be gone, and how she's managed to bask in her fiancee-glory from all the way over there. This is a good listen! Don't forget to: Subscri...

Pre-marital counselors Michael and Larraine Forrester from A Relationship Ministry explained to us the different counseling styles, why couples should heed red flags, the benefits of relationship mentors, 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 gu...

We love the kids, we truly do, but a lot of times, we want to turn up! How do you manage the party and the babies? Kaycia Rhone of Kaycia Rhone Events (@kayciarhoneevents) talked to us about the pros and cons of having children at your wedding, how that affects your wedding budget, and how to talk to guests about the choice you made regarding kids at the ceremony and/or wedding. Don't forget to: S...

We talked to Vanessa Hayward from Orlando's 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 wedding vendors we love on Find with Hue I...

This episode is for the girls that GUSH over a $25,000 floral budget. We talk to none other than The Flower Guy, Bron Hansboro about floral trends, the future of the floral wedding industry, celebrity inspo, flower walls, fake flowers, and inclusion in the wedding industry. Bron felt like a friend we'd known for years, y'all. We loved this chat. Follow him @theflowerguybron everywhere!  Don't forg...

Ashleigh and Toniah (yes, she's back!) talk to Michaela, the bridal stylist that assisted Ashleigh in her gown shopping and ultimately led her to her wedding dress. They discuss gown silhouettes, who to bring to the dress shopping process, how SYTTD influenced gown shopping, and more. This is a great episode for brides that have yet to go look for their gown. Follow Michaela on IG at @michaelaj.j....

Listen to this episode with bride Shayla Varona and why she says her wedding day last year was the "BEST DAY EVER!" There were tears and tequila. These two lovebirds met at work and got married in March 2019 at the Georgian Terrace in Atlanta. The post 22. Her “Southern Charm Meets Urban New York” Wedding appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding & Marriage Podcast .

Yinka married her husband's Hindu culture with her Nigerian culture and their combined American culture with a 12 hour wedding that meshed them altogether. The post 21. Her Hindu-Nigerian-American Wedding appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding & Marriage Podcast .

The second part of our conversation with MikeMusic is here (IG @Iknowmikemusic.) We talk about shying away from Instagram trends and creating your own wedding experiences. He is known for curating a special soundtrack for your special day by taking the songs you love and infusing it with your heritage, memories you cherish, and a night you'll never forget. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wh...

Ed and Ashleigh love music so it was a pure delight to talk to MikeMusic (IG @Iknowmikemusic.) He told us about how he got into the DJing industry, the transition to wedding DJing, and his take on curating and creating the perfect day. Our convo was lengthy so stay tuned next week for part two.  Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Apple Podca...

When single mom and entrepreneur Adrienne got engaged, she was READY to be his wife. And less than five months later, she was! She told us how she juggled all of her priorities while planning her own Liberian wedding in such a short time frame. It is possible, guys! 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 som...