Metropolitan Weddings Podcast

Coming up with the perfect menu for your event can be really exciting and pretty challenging.  Finding a professional to help you through the process is incredibly invaluable.  Phil has been at the helm of Happy Chef Catering for over a decade and has made a wide variety of menus over the years.  He brings his expertise to the table to help you plan the best experience for your guests.

Amanda is the owner of the Traveling Tin Co. a mobile bar service that comes to you from a beautiful and stylish converted trailer.  They specialize in serving your guests with custom cocktails and mocktails, beer, wine and any other liquid refreshment.  Today we talk to her to get some ideas of how to make your experience even more personalized  and memorable for your guests.    

Callie is the owner of Sparrow Lane, a new wedding venue in the area.  She has created a beautiful, romantic and tranquil place to have your wedding.  Today we talk about what she has done, plans to do and gives some great advice for couples looking to find the perfect match in a place to get married.

You have met and fallen in love. The time has come for you to move in together and start your lives together.  There are new things for you to learn about each other and get used to.  If you have pets, the same goes for them! Will they fall in love with each other immediately, or will it take some work?  Today we chat with Misti the owner of Sidekick Dog Training about how you can help your dogs,...

Today we are talking about everything tents!  If you are looking to have a backyard wedding, wedding on private property or just putting a backup plan into place in case of weather, there is a lot that needs to be thought about when it comes to tents.  Monica walks us through all of the different options when it comes to making your outdoor event amazing. 

Pat and his wife Tanya have a combined experience of 90 years in the wedding floral industry.  Yes you read that right, 90 years!  They have seen so many things come and go and have been at the forefront of what is innovative.  Pat talks about finding your scale and figuring out what would work best within your budget to make your wedding day beautiful. He also shares some pretty funny stories inc...

Jillian is the owner of Gloss Makeup and Hair.  She and her team of professional hair stylists and makeup artists have been serving the wedding community for many years.  Today we get some tips from her about wedding day makeup and hair as well as some pretty great stories. She brings her years of expertise to the podcast to help make your wedding experience amazing.  

Wow we had some fun with this episode. Andrea has been at the helm at Gracie’s Bridal for well over a decade. She brings her wealth of knowledge about current trends and innovative ideas to make you look and feel incredible on your wedding day. 

Jason Whorlow Is a highly talented musician, singer, entertainer and DJ.  He Is here to go through some tips and tricks to help your wedding reception flow perfectly.  He also has one of the most Interesting wedding stories we have heard.  Listen In to learn how to make your reception have the perfect soundtrack!

It's wedding show time!!!  Listen In for a ton of Information to get you ready for the upcoming wedding expos.  We update you on how we are going to be creating a safe space to help you plan for this Incredible moment In your life.  There are a ton of details and tips to help you find the best fit for you and how to navigate follow up afterwards.  We also Issue a few fun challenges!  Get exci...

Boudoir photos can be an Incredible gift to someone you love and to yourself as well.  They can be fun, sexy, personal, flirtatious, delicate, beautiful and Incredibly empowering.  If you are looking to find a perfect match for you or If you are on the fence and nervous about whether or not you want to dive In, Erin from Gambles photography Is here to answer your questions.  She has been photograp...

We are talking RINGS!!! Luisa has been In the jewelry business for a decade and she brings some Incredible Insight to help whether you are getting ready to propose, or picking out what bands you are going to be wearing forever.  Feeling nervous about picking out the perfect ring to pop the question with?  We sit down and go over quite a few pointers to help put that decision at ease as well as thi...

Your wedding Is your love story fit for a movie.  Austin from AceLegendary has been making wedding films for many years and he knows the Importance of making the film as beautiful and memorable as possible, all the way down to the sound.  There Is so much emotion and so many moments that only a film can fully show.  Listen as Austin shares some things to think about when considering having a weddi...

Your wedding reception Is the time to celebrate!  The flow of the reception and getting people In the mood to let loose and have as much fun as possible Is really Important.  Zach has been leading that flow and helping create that environment for a long time.  Listen In as he walks through some great ways to help set the mood for all of your guests and get them up and dancing.  

One of the first steps In beginning your wedding story Is finding the perfect location.  There are a lot of different factors to consider when looking for a place to celebrate this occasion with all of those you love.  Every wedding Is unique to each and every couple and the venue Is an Incredibly Important part In creating some amazing memories. has been helping answer and guide couples to those...

There are so many options to think about when planning for your celebration, particularly when It comes to what type of meal you plan to have.  Patty Wingo Is the owner and head chef at Simply Delicious Catering. She and her team have been preparing and serving some of the most delicious meals at events of all sizes for many years.  When It comes to all angles of catering for your event, she has a...

Rentals!!!!  We sit down to talk with Amanda from Eventful Rentals to discuss how Important of a role a rental company can play for your wedding day and experience.  Whether you are having a backyard wedding and you need everything from seating to a tent, or you are having a wedding at a venue and you need linens, lighting and decor, a rental company can be an extremely valuable source.  Amanda br...

Today we chat with Liz from Normans Bridal.  Liz has grown up in the wedding industry(literally), specifically in the wedding dress and formal dress world.  She is the second generation following her mother Brenda, who started Normans Bridal in 1980. Over the years they have helped thousands of brides look their absolute best on their wedding day.  She brings her years of experience and wealth of...

Today we sit down with Misty Willinger with Misty Willinger Events.  Misty has been a wedding coordinator for many years working In the St. Louis area Springfield area and all parts of Missouri.  She walks us through many things to consider when building your timeline for the wedding day, all the way from when the day should start, to when dinner should be, what Is a good amount of time to enterta...

Today we sit down to discuss wedding cakes with Charity Fent from Charity Fent Cake Design.  Charity has been a professional at making cakes for over a decade.  She has been on the Food Network as well as published In numerous publications online and In print.  She Is truly an artist at making Incredibly delicious cakes that are true art pieces.  In this episode we talk through a ton of questions...

Meet Meg, Dawn and producer Adam!  We all three sit down to give you a little Idea of who we are and what to expect on this journey together.  Get to know our history and experience In the Wedding Industry and laugh along with us as we share stories and give you a preview of what to expect. Meg and Dawn own Metropolitan Weddings, a premium wedding publication and wedding expo based In the Midwest....