Let's Chat Weddings

This week I brought the fabulous India Jade with India Jade Photo & Film on the podcast to talk about destination weddings. We all see those breathtaking images from Lake Como, a Cabo resort, and other worldwide destinations, but what does it look like to hire vendors for your destination wedding? India drops advice on hiring your photographer as well as some hilarious travel stories that will...

This episode is packed with three different (and popular) wedding topics. From having your guests keep their phone away during the ceremony, to deadlines with each vendor, and lastly, managing parent expectations, I had many thoughts on each topic. I dive into different ideas for unplugged ceremonies, the types of deadlines to expect with certain vendors, as well as touching on traditions on the b...

We all know her, we all love her, I brought back one of my most listened to guests on this podcast because…she’s a 2025 bride! For all you brides out there, you’ll find what she shares to be nothing short of GOLD. Whether you’re in the beginning stages, in the middle point like her, or even towards the end of your planning, Kate shares incredible insight into bringing your fiancé into the process...

I’m giving it to you straight in this episode. Family photos can be chaotic. How do you prevent that? Can you 100% prevent it? Listen to this episode for the answers! Holly’s Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lumiere_photographie_/ Holly’s Website : https://lumierephotographie.com/ Music License Code: EKW4ORJEYIVEHES8

If you’re freshly engaged and wondering what goes into a wedding day timeline, this is the episode for you! From the details of a timeline, to who creates it, and the difference from a photo timeline, I’ll tell you the main things you need to know.  If you’re a visual learner, head to my blog post here  Holly’s Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lumiere_photographie_/ Holly’s Website : https://...

If you've ever dreamed about going to Europe, or you've been there before but are looking for some recommendations, you'll want to listen! In this lengthy chat, I dive into the details of my dreamy honeymoon spent in Italy and France for 2 weeks. I spare very little details, and I throw out a lot of places, food, experiences that I loved. By the end, I mention how I would do things differently nex...

OOO I got some tea for you. Okay, well it’s not too spicy, but I want to lay out some things you can definitely expect from your photographer, and other expectations that are probably…not that reasonable. I throw in some red flags from photographers (or any wedding vendors for that fact) to look out for before hiring them.  Enjoyed this episode and want to know more? Follow me on IG! I share all m...

If you're wondering just how exactly did Holly's wedding go....then you're in for a treat! My entire wedding day recap is here. From the week before troubles, to the rehearsal and the day of, I answer all the questions you may have. Grab your favorite drink and give it a listen! Holly’s Website : https://lumierephotographie.com/ Holly’s Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lumiere_photographie_/...

In today's episode, we talk about things you might have either forgotten about when planning your wedding or things you just had no idea about! Whether it's a banquet permit, cups for drinks or the signage, I list out several things I had forgotten about for my own wedding. Don't worry, I had enough time to get all these things in place before the day of!

If you haven’t heard, content creators for your wedding are IN! If you’re wondering what a wedding day content creator is, how they work alongside other vendors, and some things to consider when hiring them versus a videographer, you’ll want to listen to this episode. Leia with Brand and Bliss Media talks all things content creation on your wedding day and shares why she chose this role compared t...

In this episode you’ll hear from other wedding vendors, current + former brides. Not only will they share some wedding day hacks (savvy cake idea for example), but some also share some advice to brides for planning their wedding day. If you like these types of episodes with multiple topics, let me know! And if you don’t, let me know that too haha. Holly’s Website : https://lumierephotographie.com/...

In this episode, I passionately talk about why contracts are an absolute MUST for your wedding day. Don’t let yourself take the easy route because you know your vendor personally. Listen to this episode to know why exactly you need one and some important clauses to make sure you understand. Holly’s Website : https://lumierephotographie.com/ Holly’s Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lumiere_pho...

So you’ve hired your photographer, DJ, venue, planner, hair and makeup artist, and you’re sitting there wondering ‘what do I do next?’ Listen to this episode for several things you can focus your wedding energy on instead of letting them fall to the wayside and you scrambling at the last second to get it together.  Maybe you’ve gotten to the end of the episode, and you now know there’s a digital v...

In this episode, I talk about a few different things related to the wedding planning process. Why consult calls are important, things to look out for in wedding Facebook groups, and the age old question: Do I need to tip my vendors?  If you like this form of episode - speaking on several topics - please let me know! Send me a DM on instagram.  Holly’s Website : https://lumierephotographie.com/ Hol...

In this short but sweet episode, I go over what a second photographer is, their value, and what it's going to cost ya (it's not outrageous, I promise). Talk to your photographer about whether hiring a second photographer is going to be beneficial for your wedding :)

You probably have no clue how many hours you should hire your photographer for, and that’s okay. I GOTCHU! In this episode I go over the differences in a 10 hour coverage and 6 hour coverage - specifically what you will not get if you hire your photographer for 6 hours. Then if you listen all the way through, I go over sample timelines for 6, 7, 8, and 10 hour wedding days. Holly’s Website : https...

Before all of your vendor quotes roll in, I want to help you avoid the initial shock of the prices you’re given. If you don’t already know, I want you to hear it from me first - weddings and vendors are PRICEYYYYY. Along with setting some expectations, I give a lil peak into the work I do before, during and after a wedding day as a photographer, while also listing out things that affect vendor’s p...

Buckle up everyone, this is a long one, but I PROMISE you’re going to want to stick around for this. I bring Kate Waldis, a TX wedding photographer, onto the podcast to talk about the little details of a wedding day. We dive into every little tip we can think of that we don’t hear talked about…like at all really. We cover everything that occurs during a wedding day, offer hot takes, and different...

Maybe you need a little break from the education portion of wedding planning or maybe you just like to hear what’s going on in people’s lives. Today’s episode is all about what I’ve done so far in my wedding planning process. From ring shopping with my besties, finding vendors, and more, listen if you’re curious about what this bride has to say about her experience - AKA your host haha. And of cou...

Okay, we obvi do NOT want any of these things happening at OUR wedding, but there’s something about listening to these stories that make it easy to say “that won’t happen to us”.  Listen as I read through submitted horror stories from other brides and wedding vendors with a lil bit of commentary from me - who is both a bride AND a wedding vendor hehe. If you like this style of episode, let me know...

Figuring out who to hire for your wedding can seem confusing, because you don’t know where to start!! Well, I came here to share several tips for finding your wedding photographer to help ya out.  From creating your budget to searching on IG, you’ll want to listen to this if you’re currently on the hunt for a wedding photographer! Holly’s Website : https://lumierephotographie.com/ Holly’s Instagra...

This part of the wedding planning can seem overwhelming, and I want to help alleviate that! Dive in to hear several steps to take, things to ask yourself, and some extra tips surrounding wedding invitations themself.  Holly’s Website : https://lumierephotographie.com/ Holly’s Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lumiere_photographie_/ Scripted Sketches Stationary: https://www.instagram.com/script...

I polled YOU guys for your hot takes regarding all things weddings, and man do we have some opinionsssss! From wedding food, to garter tosses and first looks, listen here to see if you agree or disagree. Nicole with Love in Kansas Website: http://loveinkansas.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love.in.kansas?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Holly Website: https...

We’ve all heard the horror stories y’all. In this short but sweet episode, I talk about just a few red flags to be aware of when you’re scoping out your wedding day vendors. You want the BEST of the best service, nothing less. Listen to find out what they are, and share with your bride bestie to save her some wedding nightmares.  Website : https://lumierephotographie.com/ Instagram: ⁠https://www.i...

We all know the reels of the brides crying over how stressful wedding planning can be, and a lot of brides heart that reel, because it's relatable, right? Well Holly's here to shift the narrative away from commiserating in stress and the negative things surrounding planning a wedding, and towards a culture where it's celebrated and enjoyed each and every step. Listen to this episode fo...