The Vendors Table

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The vendors table is a podcast hosted by MC Mide that brings together different wedding vendors and couples to talk about what really goes on behind the scenes at weddings. We will also be giving some useful tips and pointers to help you plan your big day or at least make it a bit less stressful.

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The Vendors Table

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“We didn’t even eat” ft Kwame & Christina | The Vendors Table Ep 30 28.01.2024 34:30

Today we are joined by recently married couple and vendors Kwame (DJ Jinglez) & Christina (The Candid Experience). The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Rogue Co-ordinators Outfit Changes Caterers feeding the bride & groom Wedding Budgets Communicating with vendors Thank you for watching! Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com Host - MC...

“It awakens a new side to them” ft Oyin & Moyo | The Vendors Table Ep 29 14.01.2024 45:02

For the latest episode of your favourite wedding podcast, we are joined by 2023 summer brides and good friends Moyo & Oyin. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Family input in the planning process Guest numbers increasing Wedding costs Things are more expensive than they seem The Pinterest effect Thank you for watching! Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info...

“You can’t write that on an invoice” ft Palangfat & Tasty African Foods | The Vendors Table Ep 28 31.12.2023 38:20

Today we are joined by Wedding Planner Palangfat (Instagram - @Sophiakarisevents) and Kemi from Tasty (@tastyafricanfood). The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Food glorious food! Different serving styles When is the best time to feed guests Cooking onsite or offsite Food tastings Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All l...

“Shouldn’t just pick your best friends as bridesmaids” ft Amara | The Vendors Table Ep 27 17.12.2023 29:54

Today we are joined by recent bride Amara (Instagram - @itislove_notlust) . The topics we discuss in todays episode are: £15k Wedding Favours from friends Who not to pick in your bridal party Is the wedding industry wild? Managing expectations Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below 👇🏾 Instagram - ht...

“Real flowers will work out cheaper” ft Funmi & Christina | The Vendors Table Ep 26 03.12.2023 34:14

Today we are joined by florist Funmi (Instagram - www.instagram.com/floralsbyfunmi ) and Florist Christina (Instagram - www.instagram.com/tubesfloral ) . The topics we discuss in todays episode are: 4 different types of flowers Are real flowers more expensive? Floristry and decorators Seasonal flowers Blue roses? Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with...

“15 minute video is a rip off” ft Ian & Paps | The Vendors Table Ep 25 19.11.2023 37:51

Today we are joined by Videographer Paps (Instagram - www.instagram.com/paps300 ) and Owner of Photography and Videography Brand Ian (Instagram - www.instagram.com/thosegreatmomentsuk ) . The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Is photo or video valued more What makes a good wedding video How long should a wedding video be? What makes a good MC? Controlling the audience Thank you for watc...

“168 Bridesmaids” ft Hassan & Summer | The Vendors Table Ep 24 05.11.2023 49:15

Today we are joined by the recently married couple Hassan and Summer. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Walima & Mehndi conversations Giving a grooms speech Getting a vibe from vendors More than just providing the service Dance routines Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below 👇🏾 Instag...

“You’re creating a moment” ft Zakiyah & Mahina | The Vendors Table Ep 23 22.10.2023 35:18

Today we are joined by the amazing Guap Gala Best in Glam Nominees Zakiyah Shani (Instagram - @zakiyahshani) and Mahina (Instagram - @mahinaartistry). The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Bridal mornings How many bridesmaids per MUA Going from wearing no Make Up to bridal glam Finding the right vendors for you Handling tears from the bride Thank you for watching! Follow us on social...

“As per my previous email” ft Jennifer, Chika & Shay | The Vendors Table Ep 22 08.10.2023 42:36

Today we are joined by planner Shay (Instagram - @eventsbyshayuk) and co-ordinators Jennifer & Chika (Instagram - @adaora_events). The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Vendors not responding to emails Best parts of planning The wedding firefighters Worst parts of wedding planning Wedding pet peeves Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with ever...

“That cake took 14 days to make” ft Nastassja & Tafara | The Vendors Table Ep 21 24.09.2023 43:38

Today we are joined by Cake Architect Nastassja (Ms Sugar Plum) and her sister/future bride Tafara. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Cost of a wedding cake The process of a wedding cake Early stages of wedding planning Destination wedding misconceptions Fast fashion vendors vs High street vendors vs Luxury vendors Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up t...

“The bride needs a moment to breathe” ft Lola & Mosh | The Vendors Table Ep 20 10.09.2023 31:56

Today we are joined by photographer Sholewa (Mosh Bridal) and Lola Rose (Gele by Lola Rose). The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Couples changing Young people tying Gele Wedding pet peeves Is Amelia the best swallow Creativity in bridal beauty Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below 👇🏾 Insta...

“Will we see more small weddings” ft Marvin & Deji | The Vendors Table Ep 19 27.08.2023 36:47

Today we are joined by photographer Deji Lawal (Deji Lawal Photography) and Marvin (Media Marvs). The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Are big weddings a scam Who are the essential vendors? Where could you cut costs Smaller weddings post Covid Photography or Videography Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be...

“How much did you budget for an MC?” ft Randy & David Agyeman | The Vendors Table Ep 18 13.08.2023 52:55

Today we are joined by two fellow Master of ceremonies (MC) Randy (The Bilingual MC) and David Agyeman. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Being a wedding MC How much to budget for an MC Booking vendors early Booking professionals over using friends and family Do all vendors really care? Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going...

“We had a strict budget of £10k” ft Caro & Ime | The Vendors Table Ep 17 30.07.2023 38:14

Today we are joined by recently married couple Caro & Ime of Event Staffing Solutions UK. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Wedding Budget was £10k Hardest things to cut out Opportunity cost Planning a strict budget wedding Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below 👇🏾 Instagram - https:/...

“How on earth can you wake up to that” ft Papa ChiChi & Queen Hadassah | The Vendors Table Ep 16 16.07.2023 33:44

Today we are joined by recently married couple Sinead and Benjamin Minkah. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Bridal mornings Make up before hair or after? All day booking or morning? Advice from an MUA & Hairstylist Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below 👇🏾 Instagram - https://instagr...

“Misconception that destination weddings are cheaper” ft Sinead & Benjamin Minkah | The Vendors Table Ep 15 02.07.2023 38:21

Today we are joined by recently married couple Sinead and Benjamin Minkah. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Destination wedding Venue co-ordinator vs Wedding co-ordinator Logistical nightmares Married life Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below 👇🏾 Instagram - https://instagram.com/theven...

“You would have no idea it was Travelodge” ft G Truly Weddings & IMT Event Management | The Vendors Table Ep 14 18.06.2023 46:18

Today we are joined by videographer Sayo of G Truly Weddings and Opeyemi of IMT Event Management. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Photographers vs Videographers Uncle Videographers You don’t know what you don’t know Working with other vendors Planner vs Co-ordinator Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can...

“What do you mean I have to pay for a stage” ft Debs & Monique | The Vendors Table Ep 13 04.06.2023 29:15

Today we are joined by future brides Debs and Monique. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Planning your wedding Surprising costs Production costs Getting engaged Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below 👇🏾 Instagram - https://instagram.com/thevendorstable?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Tiktok - https:/...

“Her dress ended up in another country” ft Folly Fresh & DJ Sombodi | The Vendors Table Ep 12 21.05.2023 49:18

Today we are joined by wedding MC Folly Fresh and DJ Sombodi. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Destination weddings Looking after your vendors Horror stories Wrong equipment Wedding advice Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below 👇🏾 Instagram - https://instagram.com/thevendorstable?igshid=...

“They locked the doors at a certain point” ft Aisha & Leslie (2022 couple) | The Vendors Table Ep 11 07.05.2023 54:41

Today we are joined by the recently married Aisha & Leslie. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Big traditional wedding Destination wedding Unprofessional vendors Vendors that actually care Common practice since marriage Thank you for listening! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below 👇🏾 Instagram - https://instag...

“The MC told everyone to shut up” ft Deborah Lola & Roe Weddings | The Vendors Table Ep 10 23.04.2023 1:00:31

Today we are joined by Deborah of Deborah Lola Bridal and Tola of Roe Weddings. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Wedding Consultations Vendor pricing Making the right decisions for you Pet peeves Wedding tips and advice Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below 👇🏾 Instagram - https://instagra...

“The budget we originally set was basically nonsense” ft Ansbert & Nerteley | The Vendors Table Ep 9 09.04.2023 40:03

Today we are joined by Ansbert & Nerteley, a 2023 couple in the planning stages of their wedding. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Planning our own wedding How we picked our vendors How we budgeted Splitting planning responsibilities Proposal story Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below 👇...

“I took 5000 pictures at that wedding” ft Noble Photography & JJP Studios | The Vendors Table Ep 8 26.03.2023 29:30

Today we are joined by Jamie (Instagram - @jjpstudios) and Noble (Instagram - @photographybynoble) . The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Getting the shot Social media impact Timelines and photos Photography process Thank you for listening! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! Find us on Instagram and TikTok @thevendorstable

“That Aunty disgraced us that day” ft Snackatizer | The Vendors Table Ep 7 12.03.2023 27:05

Today we are joined by Wumi & Abz of Snackatizer (Instagram - @snackatizer). The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Importance of canapes How our destination wedding went Catering vs Canapes Consider your guests Wedding Dilemmas Thank you for listening! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! Find us on Instagram and TikTok @thevendorstable

“Aunties with the rose tattoo and the gold tooth” ft Hindsight Bride & DJ Tomiwa | The Vendors Table Ep 6 26.02.2023 50:38

Today we are joined by Dami of Hindsight Bride (Instagram - @hindsightbride) and DJ Tomiwa (Instagram - @djtomiwa). The topics we discuss in todays episode are: Blending cultures Traditional wedding pitfalls Guests numbers What causes wedding stresses Family/friends contributing to wedding costs Thank you for listening! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on...