Mixed Conversations

On this episode we sit down with Louis Avanti, professional wedding planner and owner of AMG Events and Visuals. Louis is one of the premeir planners in the tri-state area of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. He talks about all of his experiences, tips and tricks.  ‼️ For More Wedding Hacks, Tips & Advice, be sure to subscribe for weekly podcasts. ‼️  Listen to this podcast on the go:Apple...

‼️ For More Wedding Hacks, Tips & Advice, be sure to subscribe for weekly podcasts. ‼️  Listen to this podcast on the go:Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixed-conversations/id1775738344 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FwB7HS0IMfDmgoQU435qc?si=H1Md-ULcTIKGH5V-evB7rw iHeart Radio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1010-mixed-conversations-230508751/ Amazon Music: https://music.am...

In this video, Patrick & Jon sit down with Meghan & Jonathan Rogers. They got married on December 22, 2024 at Renault Winery in Egg Harbor, NJ and had a KILLER wedding reception. Jonathan and Meghan talk about the real turths to wedding planning, including: Why Bridal Shows Suck How TikTok & Pintrest aren't always reality Discussing Wedding Budgeting & Hacks Personalized Options Th...

In this episode, we sit down with expert event planner Christine Figliuolo. With years of experience planning weddings across the New York Tri-State area, Christine knows what it takes to create unforgettable events. She shares insider tips on: The latest wedding trends What brides really expect How to stay on budget And why hiring a planner can save you time, stress—and money If you’re planning a...

DJs Vs Event Planners, Nightmare Stories & Vision Boards On this episode we brought in Valiere & Lily from Jolee Events. They are event planners servicing the tri-state area of NY & New Jersey. Joined by Aldo Ryan, Patrick Soldi goes over a ton of topics, including DJs Vs Event Planners, Nightmare Stories & Vision Boards. Be sure to check out the chapters for better navigation! Fol...

In this episode, Jon Divine & Patrick Soldi discuss some of the major points of using the online wedding directories, WeddingWire.com & TheKnot.com. They also discuss the other points of documenting events to show to clients, discuss horrible wedding ideas and more!  Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / officialjon...

Wedding Venues vs DJs! Mixed Conversations | Episode 009 In this episode, we welcome Victoria Collia-Bowman! She is the Senior Events Coordinator at The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor In Hazlet, NJ. In this video, Victoria talks about working with brides specifically for venue shopping, managing expectations, creating a fun atmosphere and answering some undisclosed questions couples have for their ven...

Join Jon Divine, Aldo Ryan and Patrick Soldi as they discuss some important topics revolving around planning a private event. They discuss the issues surrounding working with restaurants vs private event spaces, working with inexperienced Event Planners and more!  Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine  Ald...

In this episode, we meet with Chris "Ox" Liconti. Chris is the owner of ‪@c4eventgroup and a performing wedding entertainer for many years. Chris is one of the revolutionary producers of asthetic lighting for weddings and private events and in this podcast we discuss a litany of topics. Such As:  Wedding Lighting At Venues! Bridal Asthetics, Wedding Secrets Be sure to follow Chris on all of his so...

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Garrity aka DJ HiKevin. Kevin is a DJ for ‪@SCEEventGroup‬ and has been a working DJ for many years. He has serviced weddings all over the tri-state area of NJ and continues to provide excellent service to his clients. Jon and Kevin sit down and talk about multiple topics, including some of the best wedding party entrance music, dating a DJ, best practices o...

TERRIBLE WEDDING SPEECHES! Venue Sound Systems 👎🏼, Bad Venues? In this episode, the 3 core members of Alive Events sit down together and discuss a slew of important wedding topics! Aldo Ryan, Jon Divine & Patrick Soldi discuss what to do with in house sound systems at venues, bad speeches, how venues treat vendors, and more!  Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all so...

So, Who Pays For The Wedding? In this episode of Mixed Conversations, we sit down with Aldo Ryan, the renowned Master of Ceremonies and owner of Alive Events. He is a Wedding Entertainment Director and has been servicing couples for nearly 25 years. He is one of the most sought out entertainers in the east coast and has performed with artists such as: Pitbull, Flo Rida, Christina Aguilera, Drake,...

Weddings COST A LOT, Pop Rock = Dad Rock?, The Right Vendors.. In this episode of Mixed Conversations, we sit with Sam Marcus, aka DJ BPN from New Jersey. We discuss how Weddings COST A LOT, how 2000s Pop Rock music is slowly becoming Dad Rock, and how to properly select the right vendors. Sam is an accomplished DJ who has worked with countless couples to plan their wedding and life celebrations....

Jon Divine & Patrick Soldi talk about how wedding trends aren't the way to plan your wedding! They review some epic wedding fails, talk about destination weddings and more! 

In this episode, Jon Divine sits down with Private Event MC, Patrick Soldi and discuss tons of topics involving weddings. They briefly go over Awesome 1st Dance Ideas, Why some people will never dance at a wedding, why DJs aren't all toolbags, and much more. Be sure to subscribe to listen to a new podcast every week!