The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast

It has been a month since we last recorded together and so much has happened. From people proposing in front of Tornados, to Moms ruining an extravagant first kiss, to even Jeff Bezos getting married. We had a lot to catch up on. It was chaotic as usual. — Check out our new WEBSITE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thevendortable.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week we did a virtual sit down with one of the worlds most controversial wedding photographers... our friend Josh Huggett. Josh is an Australian based wedding photographer who is never afraid to say whats on his mind. From conversations about the wedding industry being too serious, to a debate on prime vs zoom lenses, to nitpicking styled shoots and flat lays... this extra long conversation w...

A lot of chatter has been happening around wedding content creation. Are vendors prioritizing it over the needs of their couples? Should content creators be limited to one per wedding? Should content creators be limited to just cell phone coverage? These were all questions we dove into. We also had to talk about the White Oak Wedding drama, as well as the styled shoot that ended up being a real we...

On this week’s episode we sit down with Shelby Phillips, a queer New York based wedding photographer. We chat all about a very important topic in today’s world, inclusivity and acceptance in the wedding industry. Shelby gives some incredible insight into how vendors can be more inclusive and work on ways they can attract LGBTQIA+ couples. __ Check out Shelby's Links: Website // Instagram — Che...

This week, we had the honor of sitting down with the iconic Vanessa Joy! In this candid, unfiltered conversation, we cover everything from the evolution of wedding photography to staying relevant with trends, smart business practices, and even gear selection. It’s a longer episode than usual—but we couldn’t bear to cut it, because Vanessa shared so much incredible insight. Wedding photographers, t...

We are back with a variety of topics to talk about on this week's episode—from ChatGPT giving the absolute perfect reply to Gen Z brides, to vendors complaining about being called vendors, to cringing at old work. We also cover a Vogue article about things wedding planners wish couples would stop spending money on, as well as a trademarking topic from a few months ago (with insight from The Le...

Today, we sit down with business mastermind Ashley Ebert of The Abundance Group . In this episode, Ashley shares her expert insights on how wedding vendors can successfully scale their businesses in 2025—unlocking new levels of growth, freedom, and sustainability. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure of your next move, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. A must-listen for any wedding profe...

We asked wedding vendors to spill their secrets anonymously —and let’s just say, they did not hold back. 😅From wedding day disasters to client confessions, vendor vendettas to wild WTF moments, this episode is packed with laugh-out-loud stories, unexpected drama, and some truly unhinged admissions that’ll have you gasping and giggling in equal measure. Whether you're a fellow vendor or just l...

This week, Sara Dunn ( @saradoesseo ) joins us for an incredible conversation all about SEO, websites, and the marketing tactics every wedding vendor needs to know. Known as the go-to SEO expert in the wedding industry, Sara breaks down complex concepts into clear, actionable steps that can seriously change the game for your business. We cover everything from how to actually get found on Google, t...

It’s been a month since we last recorded together, and wow — there’s a lot to catch up on. In this episode, we’re diving into all the tea: from styled shoot and photography retreat drama to the controversial post about negotiating pricing with wedding vendors that had the industry buzzing. We also unpack the ethics of showcasing styled shoots in your portfolio — and why passing them off as real we...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care of your mental well-being, and if you or someone you know is struggling, we encourage you to seek support from a mental health professional or contact a crisis line in your area. This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Lauren Ashley to the show! As the most-followed wedding pho...

We’ve had a lot of interesting topics come up in our Facebook group over the past few weeks. We talk about whether vendors should wear all black to a wedding, as well as how professional their attire should be. We also touch on photographers practicing "leave no trace," and discuss whether certain photography styles appear more expensive than others. — Check out our Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

You might have seen the "Sassy Wedding Planner" videos pop up on social media. Well we were so excited to welcome Carlo Amato on the show! We chat with Carlo all about his meteoric rise on social media, various hot takes, as well as all about dealing with the pressures of running a wedding day. This was a fun one! — Check out Carlo on Social Instagram // TikTok — Check out our new WEBSITE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this bonus episode, we sit down for an interview with one of The Knot Whistleblowers , Jennifer Davidson. She shares her experience working at The Knot, speaking up about internal concerns, and advocating for wedding vendors. Jennifer also discusses the actions being taken to raise awareness about issues within the wedding industry. If you’ve ever felt misled, have evidence to support your clai...

One Hundred Freaking Episodes! This has been such a journey! We thought we would end this thing after 5 episodes, but here we are, and we can't thank you guys enough for tuning in each and every week. In this episode we recap WPPI 2025, chat about some of our favorite podcast moments, as well as do what we do best... read your crazy wedding day horror stories. — Check out our new WEBSITE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

There has been a lot of frustration from vendors in the wedding industry as of late, with many having little trust in these larger wedding platforms. This week we welcomed Kate Furst, Senior Vice President and GM at Zola for Vendors on the show for a candid and open conversation. She breaks down the platform and how things work, talks to us about the frustrations of spam, as well as hits on the pr...

Well would you? A Bridesmaid took to TikTok to talk about an absurd contract that her friend sent her. Would you actually sign it, or would you tell the bride she is absolutely delulu? We also chat about when people bring their kids to a "kid free" wedding. As well as chat all about how you should never compare yourself to others. — Check out our new WEBSITE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theven...

Is the barn aesthetic officially over? Is Millennial Gray turning into Millennial Green? And is Pinterest desk inspo actually real? We dive into these ridiculous yet pressing topics in this episode. Oh, and we also spend 15 minutes arguing about prime vs. zoom lenses. — Check out our new WEBSITE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thevendortable.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

From teary-eyed brides to last-minute touch-ups, the beauty side of the wedding industry is full of surprises! In this episode, we’re sitting down with professional makeup artist Darian Marie to get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what really goes down in the bridal suite. She spills her best wedding day makeup tips, shares crazy on-the-job stories, and breaks down how brides can prep for a...

Almost 100 episodes in and we truly never had an episode where you could ask us anything. From wedding related questions such as "whats your biggest wedding planner pet peeves?", to "who is your ultimate dinner party?". We had a blast answering your questions. Come visit us at the HoneyBook booth at WPPI 2025! We will be doing a LIVE Q&A on March 18th at 11:30AM at booth #7...

We chat about a variety of topics on this week's episode—from Irish exiting a wedding as a guest to how influencers mistakenly think lavish-looking backyard weddings are cheaper. We also discuss the differences between editorial and documentary wedding photography, as well as what cameras we'll buy when we hit a midlife crisis. This one is jam-packed with interesting conversations! — Come join us...

The wedding industry is always full of surprises, but lately, do things feel a little...uncertain? Are couples cutting down guest lists? Is the economy making clients rethink their dream weddings? We chat about the ups and downs of bookings, budgets, and what this all means for wedding pros. — Come join us at the biggest Wedding Photography Conference in the world, WPPI 2025! March 16-20 at the Ri...

We dive deep into the hidden world of major wedding websites and the questionable tactics they use to attract vendors. From fake leads to misleading promises, we uncover how these platforms may not be as vendor-friendly as they seem. Are you paying for exposure—or just getting scammed? Whether you're a wedding pro or just curious about the behind-the-scenes business, you won’t want to miss this ey...

2025 started off with some juicy TikTok drama. There was a bride who decided she didn't love her makeup, so she washed it off and caused quite an uproar. There was also a couple who posted a video showing how they disliked their reception photos, tried to drag their photographers, and then get exposed when people found their full gallery. This all happened right around the time of the app gett...

Adriana from The Pre Nup is back! We sit down with our friends to chat about so many amazing topics. From the influence of celebrity weddings, to content creators, to fashion trends and so much more. This one is jam packed with so much great info. — Follow Adriana on Social: @the_pre_nup ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ // ⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠ // ⁠⁠ Podcast — Come join us at the biggest Wedding Photography Conference in th...