The Busy Bride

Today on The Busy Bride podcast, I chatted with EvaMarie from Earth Tones Artistry, a Philly hair & makeup company that specializes in clean, sustainable products! EvaMarie talked about what factors she considers when buying new products, the concept of wearing “lived in” makeup and why couples should make sure their wedding day reflects their unique selves!! I cannot wait for you to hear this...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I’m coming to you solo to talk all things private vows & wedding day letters!! There are SO many options available to you outside of the traditional wedding vows these days, and each one of them provides a different way to add a special, memorable moment to your day - no matter if you’re introverted, extroverted, have a tight timeli...

Today on the Busy Bride Podcast, I’m chatting with one of my past brides almost a year after her wedding! Alex Fink had a late summer wedding at The Manor House at Prophecy Creek just north of Philadelphia, PA. She talks about her incredible floral design, the excitement of the day, her awesome & supportive wedding party and all the ways her adorable dog Kuma was incorporated into the wedding....

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I’m coming to you solo with more of a PSA - I want you to know about wedding rentals!!! You do NOT have to buy and store and transport every detail for your wedding. 🙌🏼 There are incredible businesses that offer SO many things you can rent from your wedding day, from your literal arbor all the way down to cutie napkin rings! Let’s get...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I have a special bonus episode for you - I’m chatting with my very own dad and brother, George and Dylan Audi, about financial planning for newly married couples!!! They are both in the financial planning industry and are super duper knowledgeable. My brother put it nicely when he said “Mindsets change when plans for ‘me’ become plans f...

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I’m coming to you solo with a couple unique ways you and your wedding party can enter your reception, from the actual entrances all the way to the first dance. I have tips for both extroverts AND introverts, so don’t click away if being the center of attention isn’t your thing. Let’s get into it! Check out @your_firstdance on IG for som...

Today on The Busy Bride podcast, I chatted with Danielle from The Master’s Baker, a bakery based in West Chester, PA! Danielle dove into all the insanely delicious flavors and super cool designs they have to offer with their made-from-scratch cakes as well as their smaller dessert items that can be taken home as wedding favors. We even got a peek behind the scenes of what it takes to safely delive...

Heyoooo this one’s for all the engaged couples out there!! On this episode of The Busy Bride podcast, I’m coming to you solo with a series of engagement suggestions instead of the usual wedding tips - just a few things I’ve picked up on in my years in the wedding & engagement world that will help you get the most out of your super special yet very short season of engagement. I can’t wait for y...

Today on The Busy Bride podcast, I’m chatting with one of my past brides just a year (almost to the day!) after her wedding! Meg Roth had a summer wedding at the Merion Cricket Club right outside Philadelphia, PA. She shares the story of her unique (& super romantic) proposal, how she and her husband's love for croquet led them to their perfect wedding venue, and amazing advice on how to r...

On this episode of The Busy Bride podcast, I’m bringing you 8 tips for including your family on your wedding day. It can be hard to include everyone you love and who has supported you throughout life on your big day, traditionally there just aren’t enough options! Today, I’m broadening that horizon and sharing with you 8 great ways to include loved ones on your big day. From pre-ceremony to recept...

Today I have the pleasure of sharing this interview I did with Pat Kelly from Pat and Sean Kelly, a wedding music duo who does both live music and DJ’ing! Pat shares his 10 year experience as a musician and DJ in the wedding industry, the ins and outs of what it looks like to work with him and his twin brother Sean, as well as some of the highlights of being wedding musicians!  Connect with Pat &a...

Hello Busy Brides! Today I have a short and sweet episode for you all about shot lists. I talk about what they are, why you need them, how they can go wrong and how they can go very right! I cover the three shot lists that, as a wedding photographer, I think are the most important and why they can make your wedding day and wedding photos SO much better!  Let’s Connect! 👇🏼 Website: www.gabriellam...

On this episode of The Busy Bride Podcast, I’m giving you 6 major factors to consider when planning your ideal wedding day. Yes, your photographer, planner etc. will take care of the logistics of putting the actual timeline together BUT these 6 things are all major factors you need to consider when thinking about moments you want captured throughout your wedding day! Do you want to be at cocktail...

Hello and happy wednesday! This episode of the busy bride podcast, my friend and fellow photographer, India Jade, joins me to give her insight on all things wedding planning. This my first episode with another photographer and it was SO fun to compare notes, to share our favorite parts of a wedding day, and our thoughts on the current wedding trends (like how to make a photo dash the best it can b...

If you’re getting married soon and are wondering if you should hire a wedding planner - this episode is for you! Today on The Busy Bride podcast, I talk to Keira of silk + honey events, a wedding planning and coordination company. She gives us the run down of exactly what she does as a wedding planner and coordinator, her favorite resources and top tips she’s gained through her experience as a wed...

Hello and happy Wednesday! On this episode of The Busy Bride podcast I have 9 tips to share with you all about how to make sure you have the engagement session of your dreams! I cover why it's important to even have an engagement session, and all the little tips and tricks I’ve gathered in my time as an engagement and wedding photographer that can make your engagement session the best possible...

Hello busy couples! On this episode of The Busy Bride podcast, I’m talking with Sam, a recent bride who got married at Perona Farms in New Jersey, in July of 2023. We talk all about being confident in your planning decisions, hiring vendors you trust, and making room for the unexpected moments that turn into the best memories. Sam has a wealth of wisdom and incredible tips to share about how to cr...

On this episode of The Busy Bride podcast, I’m joined by Becky from RAM Floral, an absolutely amazing floral studio that serves Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. Becky shares her inspiring story of switching careers to pursue her creative side, building a successful floral business and why hiring a good floral vendor really matters (turns out it's not just about the flowers, y’all!). Thi...

Hello Busy Brides! I’m coming to you with a few hot tips for the pet lovers out there. If you, like me, absolutely adore your furry best friend, then you might wonder if and how you can include them in your big day. Well I’m happy to say that as a wedding photographer, I have seen so many amazing ideas on how to do just that. Whether they are there with you as you say I do, or get a cute honorable...

Hey Busy Brides! If you’ve been wondering whether or not you should do a first look, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I’m sharing three reasons why first looks can be an amazing addition to your wedding day. Plus a few tips on ways to enhance your day and curate special moments with your new spouse if you do choose to forgo a first look! Either way, I’ve got you covered!!  Let’s Conne...

Today, recent bride Jenny from the Philly suburbs joins the Busy Bride Podcast to share all about her wedding at Mendenhall Inn, how she added some really personal touches to their day and some absolutely amazing tips on how to stay organized - which is probably why she said her wedding planning was mostly stress free! This episode is so great for busy brides planning a wedding and looking to find...

Welcome back to the busy bride podcast! I’ve got a quick episode for you today with 4 photo tips for your wedding ceremony. As a wedding photographer, I see so many things and have all the experiences so that I can help you, my dear busy brides, have the best big day you could imagine. So with that in mind, these are 4 amazing tips (plus a bonus!) that all couples should be aware of before their w...

Today on the busy bride podcast, I’m chatting with Mallory Richards from the Backyard Bar Co, a mobile bartending service in the Lehigh Valley area! Mallory shares her super unique (and amazingly cool!) business with us, and tells us all about what hiring a mobile bartending service can do for you! Spoiler: it’s way more than you think! Whether you’re planning a small garden party wedding, or a bi...

Welcome back to the Busy Bride Podcast! On this episode, I have a few highly overlooked, yet still highly important, wedding tips for your outdoor wedding! Everyone loves an outdoor wedding ceremony, they are so gorgeous and so fun! But there are a few things (hello, mother nature!) that can really throw a wrench in the day if you haven’t thought of them. Luckily for you, I’ve got some tips to hel...

On this episode of the Busy Bride Podcast, recent Bride Olivia joins me to chat about her wedding at Huntingdon Valley Country Club just north of Philadelphia. Olivia got married in a stunning fall wedding and gives some incredible insight on how she allowed the vibe for her wedding to evolve naturally, hiring vendors and some really great advice about what to do in the time you have leading up to...