Talk Bridal to Me

Commellini Estate, established as a wedding venue in 1941, is a private location in north Spokane with six different wedding venues, a gorgeous creek, grassy lulls, romantic trees, an in-house chef, all the amenities you need for you and your loved ones, AND rehearsal & wedding day coordination. In my conversation with Desiree, we talk about: - the history of Commellini, it's rich culture...

Create a photo experience that guests are EXCITED to post! With Electric Photoland's impressive 20+ employee team (spoiler alert: they make their own software! *gasp*), and roster of 20 different photo booths, Electric Photoland creates FOMO at your event and gives guests something to cherish, long after your event is over! I sat down with Ashley Cone of Electric Photoland Photobooth and we d...

Behind-the-scenes content creators are on 👏🏻 the 👏🏻 rise 👏🏻 and Brittney Long of BTS x Bridal has paved the way in this new niche, in the Pacific Northwest. Featured in PNW weddings, this Kootenai County Top 30 Under 40 Winner has a background in social media management and marketing, which makes her the perfect choice to shoot your behind-the-scenes footage on your wedding day! We discuss:...

Body detox & lymphatic health: why is it important? Is it something I should be thinking about before my wedding?  The busyness of wedding planning often leads way to less sleep, sub-par food choices, stress, lack of water intake... all these things add up to a backed up lymphatic system! In this episode with Sydney Ciampini of Spokane Lymphatic Drainage and Massage we cover: - What IS lymphat...

Heidi has a passion for paper! Her enthusiasm for what she does permeates our entire conversation. We cover: - What is Mango Ink, and how did it get started? - Why the name, Mango Ink? - Their business motto is "Do you feel it", and the meaning behind it. - Their design philosophy & inspiration behind their designs - How invites & signage set the tone for your wedding day - The g...

What's a bridal podcast without an episode about MARRIAGE: that's the end goal, right? But with approximately 50% of marriages ending in divorce, how do we keep the forward momentum?  In this episode we talk about  1. How Jenelle met Ian, her husband (spoiler: it's literally a Love is Blind story!) 2. Why do think it's so difficult to find the "right person" these day...

Join us for a Q&A with Pacific Northwest photographer Blair Voss! We talk about... - how Blair went from photographing jewelry, to photographing YOU! - her journey has a recent bride, and how that has changed how she works with bridal clients. - shooting & image styles: the difference between documentary style, journalistic, true color, light & airy, & grunge photography. - good qu...

Analisa Martin is the queen of zen & vibrancy: her boutique and spa in downtown Spokane is beautifully decorated with florals and cozy fabrics, and smells of incense, essential oils, and skincare. Analisa invites you warmly in to her space as she fosters a body-and-mind connection with you & your skin.  Analisa's gift is her hands: her facials are like none other! She intuitively alig...

Join us for a no-frills Q&A session with Jessica English of Red Letter Event!  We cover: - How do you balance personal desires vs. family expectations?  - Headcount: how do you narrow it down, when there are a lot of people expecting to be invited? - What are some things a bride can do now, for her spring/summer wedding? - Planning timeline: what should be done and when?  - What are the men&ap...

Theresa Worley is a national educator in floral design, and has 11 years of experience in the bridal industry.  Theresa and her team swoop in and transform spaces with grand, impactful floral pieces that transform indoor and outdoor venue spaces. Listen in as we talk about: - her journey to florals, and how her event planning background allows her to effectively communicate with her brides. - her...

Listen in as jewelry designer Aislynn Ledesma and I chat about jewelry design & materials, custom bridal pieces, everyday jewelry, jewelry care, and a few funny stories along the way! Aislynn's contact information: https://www.wherethewildflowersgrow.co/ IG: __wild.flowers__ Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau Anna's Website: https://www.annaroseartistry.com/ Anna's IG:...

Heidi Wight of Ira & Lucy: wedding planner extraordinaire!  We discuss: - who ARE Ira and Lucy? How did it get started? (this is a good story!) - traveling for clients - how Heidi works: client communication, worth ethic, wedding design, and SO much more! - a mountaintop thunderstorm just moments before a ceremony, and the giant pivot she pulled off to make the couple's day extraordinary...

From a 15 year old boy with a "DJ in a Box" kit, to sought after DJ, DJ Davey Dave makes your wedding come to life with the gift of music.  Tune in as we chat about wedding atmosphere ("What if my guests don't really want to dance??"), most frequently used songs, playlist creation (hint: they're custom to YOU!), FAQ's, and funny wedding stories.  DJ Davey Dave: D...

Spray tan specialist Brandi Mercado educates us about spray tans! Join us as we cover: - spray tan timeline: at what point before your event should you get a spray tan? - spray tan prep, maintenance, and longevity - spray tan experience, with Brandi - differences between bridal/beauty & fitness competition spray tans - FAQ's: do spray tans transfer on clothing? are the ingredients skin sa...

Create the stress-free wedding of your dreams! Paige's love for all things bridal began as a young child. She channels her passion and helps her couples feel relaxed and at ease during the wedding planning process, so they can ENJOY their wedding day. Listen is as Paige discloses her process for designing a day you'll cherish forever. Note: Paige and her company recently underwent a rebr...

ARNP Bre Sager, of Sculpted Medical Spa, brings the heat and drops all the truth-bombs, in relation to your skin. Love on your skin NOW, to have your best skin by your wedding day. Bre not only tells us what treatments are beneficial for your skin leading up to your wedding day, but she also gives us tips of what we can do now to have our best skin. My Bridal Skincare Guide is now available to bri...

Wedding planning: we talk vendors, budget, destination weddings, and why having a wedding planner saves you so much TIME. Jessica English, at Red Letter Event Planning, has two goals for all her clients: (1) she wants you to be a guest at your own wedding - to enjoy all the time, energy, and money you've put in to planning your big day, and (2) she wants your day to reflect YOU, and not neces...

Capture your memories and relive them over, and over, and over. Emily is a feeler: she's nostalgic, relational, and present. She cherishes people, relationship, and the places that hold memories. Emily doesn't just take photos - she take memories and solidifies them in to tangible, relivable moments, for years to come. NOTE: TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES! The host's mic wasn't working...

Jess Hatch has 15 years of experience in the hair industry. You'd never guess her dream job was to be a fighter pilot! But, life had other plans. Her Hawaiian family motto guides her as she tells us about NY Fashion Week, crafting a hair style that's unique to you, and give us practical advice when searching for a hair stylist. This episode is a must-listen! Contact Jess:  jess.dayof@gma...

Emily Popchock is an award winning destination + luxury wedding and elopement photographer based out of Boulder Colorado. If you want a laid back, relaxing photography experience, Emily is your gal! Contact Emily: www.emilypopchock.com IG: @emilypopchockphoto Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau Anna's Website: https://www.annaroseartistry.com/ Anna's IG: @anna.rose.artistry

I LOVED my conversation destination photographer Gabriella Sutherland. Listen in and find out WHY clients are so comfortable with her, HOW she navigates through a wedding day, and her mic drop advice on choosing WHO you hire for your wedding day. Gabriella's Contact Information: www.gabriellasutherlandphotography.com IG: @gabriellasutherlandphotography Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mu...

Sydney: contagious energy, empathetic, hospitable, go-getter, will do anything to get the shot, and will probably ask about your dog. She captures every moment, and will likely be close friends with half of the bridal party by the end of the night. Her light and love filter through the camera, and her eye for detail captures each moment in such a way that you get to relive it for a lifetime. Conta...

"I wish I could do it all over again!" The wedding day flies by - the emotions, the hugs, kisses, the flower toss - and the little things that you didn't even know happened! With 10 years of experience as a videographer, Aaron has a special system in place to ensure that you receive the video you're looking for - one you'll cherish for years to come. Listen in as Aaron May...

Wood flowers? What are they? How are they made? And why they're less expensive than traditional flowers! Bonus: they last FOREVER. Listen is as Kaylyn Myers of Sunflower Stems & Sweets explains how she dyes & paints her wood flowers to look like the real thing - and how she can give you your dream bouquet that will last a lifetime. Kaylyn Myers' Contact Info: www.sunflowerstemsan...

Want to be a fly-on-the-wall in a bridal floral shop? Emily McBride of McBride Floral Design answers questions like: What are the steps a bride should take when deciding on florals? Are some flowers/arrangements more expensive than others? How long do flowers typically last? What factors in to a floral arrangement's pricing? What are some unique things you can do with florals, besides general...