The Corner Booth

What Would The Corner Booth Girlies Do? We took it as mobile as we could get and recorded a short epi in the Starbucks parking lot. We featured a "question of the week" where we discuss a topic up for debate. Does your wedding gift amounts change based on how much of the festivities you're invited to? Everything, no ceremony or just the dance? Take a listen to see WWTCBGD

We let Chris run the show this week! He lead while we gave our commentary. How did weddings evolve over the decades? What stuck, what didn't? There's also a lot of tangents that came along with googling history and telling stories. Try to keep up ;)

Shopping for your wedding dress? Paige Umhoefer is in The Corner Booth this week to give advice and insight when it comes to picking out your wedding dress! Since she was a little girl, she has been a part of the wedding industry helping the family businesses from florals, decorating to bridal gown shopping. Bel Soie by Valerie's Bridal in New Ulm & Mankato The Silhouette- Easton White Lig...

The booth is chatty, full of inspiration and ready for SPRING. Kick it with us this week to chat about anything and everything. To all our regulars that are in the industry, you'll relate to a lot of what were talking about this week! For all you that aren't, here's a little inside scoop of how our minds process inspirations, trends and new ideas. As if you haven't already figured...

We have Cameron and Tia in the Corner Booth this week! They're talking about how they got into the wedding industry and all their fun adventures since. This married duo does things a little differently than other photographers and we see why! Tia is so CHARASMATIC that it makes perfect sense for her to be in the role she is. This couple is so fun that we see why all their clients want to be th...

One fateful night a year ago today we manifested bringing TCB to LIFE! Thanks to Chankaska wines to give us the courage to make it real ;) This week we are telling your crazy wedding stories, answering any questions you've asked and getting to know the TCB regulars. THANK YOU ALL!! <3 <3 <3

Who knew there was actually so much information to take into account when deciding to build your wedding registry, or maybe deciding not to do one at all? We're all interested in still making a little extra cash and maybe you can even do something that's fun for the whole wedding group! We asked you on our IG- and the results are in. Along with results we found from the good ole wedding website Th...

When do you give gifts? Usually when you're asking those special people in your life to be a part of your special day, but is there any other time that is expected? Is it ever expected? We have three times within leading up to the wedding that are most popular times to give gifts and we've broken down what some of those gifts usually are, or even could be! Let us know what you think! 

It's been a WEEK! This week were catching up and doing what gals do best- sitting in The Corner Booth chatting about our recent life events. This time with water of all beverages because were healthy AF, obviously. What possibly could have happened in 1 week? Have we kept up on our health kick, or kicked it to the curb? Maybe the cops are involved, perhaps a celebrity... maybe not? Listen and find...

Happy Valentines Day babes! Now tell us all the things that annoy you about your partners :)...and go! 

Thank god for Inga or else where would Altelier Creative be today? You'll have to listen to see.. This week we had the pleasure to sit down with both Cheryl and Alaena, a mother daughter duo right here in St. Peter, MN! We're talking all about the alterations process once you've found the dress and insider pointers to help make that process seamless.. see what I did there? Always a sucker for a pu...

It's just your girls this week chatting, relaxing, acting all cool shooting some knowledge outside The Corner Booth. We're talking about how to spin those more traditional plans into your own, skip the nonsense and keep the things that just make sense! 

Andrea joins the Corner Booth this week to talk about Wedding catering! Andrea is the Director at Absolute Catering and Sky One Eleven event space. She has her favorites, along with pointers on what couples should hink about prior to getting into the nitty gritty food service planning! She has some great stories too :) 

Guess whose back, back again? Chris is back! Tell a friend!!!!! You’ve asked for it and he’s here. Our friend Chris is on this week to discuss the predicted trends for 2023 and what we really think about them. How do we really feel about color, smaller events, and grazing stations? Tune in to find out!

This week we have Rachel Chahine on to talk about her 15 years experience in the wedding industry as a wedding makeup artist. That type of experience also comes with STORIES, and oh boy does she have some good ones. Take a listen to get pointers on what you can do leading up to your wedding to help prepare and the things you shouldn't do just because it's your wedding. She also shares her favorite...

It's 2023 baby! We're ready for another wedding season, and season 2 in the booth! This year were kicking it off strong with Jon Jamieson, the Owner of JP Fitness. What better time of year to starting thinking about your fitness goals leading up to your wedding and REALISTIC goals to become a better, healthier YOU this year!? We couldn't let him leave without also sharing one, or even maybe a few...

Tipping in everyday life can be confusing, but what about when it comes to your wedding? Is it the same for each vendor? Do some expect it, where as other don't? This week we dive into those details to help you plan ahead and decide what is best for you!

This week we’re doing a deep dive on honeymoon destinations. What we’re the top spots in 2022 and where are the best budget-friendly locations in the United States. Megan also learns that she is terrible at Geography.

For those of you who have been married, what details can you reflect on that you may have overlooked? If you're getting married, this is the perfect time to listen in and take notes! Listen now :)

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving just wrapping up, we wanted to talk about what we are thankful for in the wedding industry. Cynthia and Megan each came up with 5 of their own things to be thankful for! Did we have the same ones, or are we grateful for different things? Take a listen and find out! Thank you to everyone that follows along each week and supports us!! xoxo

We get a little too comfortable at the Graif clothing store drinking wine and beer on a Tuesday with owner Marissa Brostrom. We get into it all, talking about the history of Graif, how she got started, suit trends, renting vs buying, advice when shopping and things she would do differently if she could do her own wedding again. OH AND She is also one of our own Brides! Marissa got married at Chank...

Alex from Starlight sound is on to give an insider point of view about all things sound/music and entertaining the crowd! He started his career by doing basement shows for his parents and neighbors and quickly upgraded at the young age of 15 starting his professional career learning how to DJ under his mentor Matt Wiechmann (Mega Matt, formally Elegant Affairs). He now owns his own company Starlig...

The ceremony is the most important part of your wedding day! Have you thought about all the details? We have some insider thoughts to help make sure you don't miss a thing!  We cover the outside and order of events. Don't miss our Extra or Not Extra segment at the end :)

This week we have on the amazing Jessica Freitag, Owner of Lush Cakes! She is no stranger to the hospitality and wedding industry with 25+ years experience! She talks all about her experience working for other companies,  balancing a full time job with her own side business and finally making that leap to own her own business! After doing just that, she learns quick that she needed to expand,...

This week we had the pleasure to have Jane Schwickert on as our guest!  We talk about being a Woman in business and balancing the responsibilities of being a wife, mother and the success within your career(s). Jane has a unique perspective coming from a background in healthcare then unexpectedly switching gears and diving into owning and operating a hospitality business. As two young women ma...