The Wedding Dish

"I want to reiterate to couples that they should never take this bad behavior personally." Guests aren't always on their best (or most considerate) behavior before, during, and after your wedding. And, when that happens, it's not your fault! Leah Weinberg of Color Pop Events is on a mission to reassure couples that no matter who might be giving you attitude, complaining, or just not acting in the...

"We wanted a ceremony that included our parents because merging families was a big reason behind getting married — and wanted everyone to be able to understand the ceremony, so we created a very intentional bilingual ceremony and celebration." When Elyse and her husband were getting married, they wanted to be certain that everyone could understand and participate in the celebration. So, they decid...

You have questions, we have answers! Vanessa of Little Black Book is answering questions about the state of the wedding industry, etiquette and best practices while navigating health concerns, and new cool trends!   Need your dish fix? Visit  theweddingdishpodcast.c om and check us out on Instagram  @theweddingdishpodcast !   Get premium content and support The Wedding Dish by joining our Patreon...

June and Garrick knew they wanted their wedding to be a party. They also knew they wanted to incorporate family traditions and Kenyan culture. Every detail was personal; from the ethically sourced feathers of Kenyan birds in their wedding attire to their venue and everything in between. And, boy was it a party!    Wedding Vendors Photography: Photos from the Harty Dress: Francesca's Bridal  Custom...

At 23 years old, Kelly Faetanini became the head designer at Priscilla of Boston, eventually launching her own line two weeks before her own wedding (imagine mindblown emoji here).  Her budget-friendly, customizable wedding gowns are stunning. And, you can add convertible pieces to change your look throughout your celebration! Get all the details in this week's episode.   Need your dish fix? Visit...

Looking for a unique first dance song? Can't find a song that tells your story? Faith Rumer writes highly personal songs for her couples - and performs the song on the wedding day.  When I sang the song at their wedding and they both cried tears of joy. I'm smiling right now just remembering it. It was magical.   Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.c om and check us out on Instagram @t...

The pandemic threw a lot of us for a loop in the wedding industry, but it gave this couple the opportunity to celebrate in the way that they truly wanted — small, intimate, personal, and at home. We both think we really lucked out by having a pandemic wedding. Neither of us had any interest in planning and our parents both had a lot of requests. It was gearing up to be a nightmare. Then the pandem...

Planning a surprise proposal? This episode is for you! From locations to best practices to tips and tricks — Chris Ferenzi Photography is sharing all of his best practices.   Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.c om and check us out on Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast !   Get premium content and support The Wedding Dish by joining our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/theweddi...

Wondering how to choose the best color scheme for your wedding? What about budgeting so you can have the wedding day of your dreams without breaking the bank? Maybe you need a wedding checklist, but don't know where to find the best one for you (hint: you can find that at patreon.com/theweddingdish *wink wink*) In this episode, Sara answers listener's questions about wedding planning. Do you have...

Christine and Steve met in college; Steve was hooked right away, but Christine thought he was a little "much". Fast forward to after graduation when they moved to LA to anchor on a popular news network, got engaged in a surprising way, and started a family. This episode is part one of this hilarious couples' story.  You can find Christine @thechristineod and @brightsightedpros   Visit theweddingdi...

Top Episode! This destination wedding photographer is located in Bermuda, but photographs all over the world. And, she's from the DC area (which, if you don't know, is where The Wedding Dish is located)!   Find out all about how her island life inspired her to open a destination photography business and what a destination wedding entails.   Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com and follow us @thewedding...

Top Episode! We dish with a #coronawedding couple; after their destination wedding in the groom's hometown of Tulum, Mexico, was cancelled in May 2020, this couple decided to head to the courthouse in downtown LA with their newly adopted senior (super cute!) puggle and elope. The photos are fantastic, filled with love and happiness.    Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com and follow us @theweddingdishp...

Top Episode! In marketing, video is king. If you're scrolling on social media, video stops you in your tracks. If someone is looking for a wedding vendor, they're going to watch the videos on your website. Why? Because they want to know you! And, video is a great way to build the know-like-trust factor. We're dishing with Tara Garwood, CEO of Banner Day Films , who specializes in using videography...

When you're a loud laugher and get married in the mountains, it echoes. When you marry into a boisterous family, your wedding can be heard around the world. Sara is joined by the ladies behind Laughing with Gingers ; Producer Liz tells the story of how she met, fell in love with, and married guest co-host Kristina's brother (that's a mouthful, huh?). Liz and Shaun had the perfect wedding for them...

Get your hands out of everyone else's wallet and don't price your services or products based on what other people are doing; don't watch what everyone else seems to be doing and try to imitate them, just hoping it works for you; and remember that your clientele has never planned a wedding before, so step back from the curse of knowledge and educate your clients. These are just a few tidbits that c...

Planning a wedding can bring up a lot of emotions — for everyone. Getting the support you need in order to engage with your engagement, manage expectations (yours and others), and move forward with excitement! Planning your wedding - and your marriage! - should feel fun, not frustrating. Sara is joined by Jacquelyn Burt, the woman behind First Looks . Jacquelyn is a coach, educator, and award-winn...

Having a unique first dance song or music that means something to you and your guests can really set the tone for your wedding day.⁠ ⁠ Sara is joined by Shawn of Bash Entertainment for Season 4 Episode ⁠12: You Don't Have to go the Traditional Route with Music⁠ ⁠ ⁠We dish about an Elvis impersonator officiant who sang the first song, a groom who entered by flying in a Black Hawk helicopter, and mo...

Have you ever thought about how lighting, the height of the centerpieces, combining live music with a DJ, and captioning your music might enhance your guest experience (and yours)? What about scheduled a 45-minute nap into your wedding day? Outside the box thinking can make your wedding day more enjoyable than you ever imagined! In this episode of  The Wedding Dish , we dive into a whole bunch of...

How do we learn about different cultures and customs? Ask! Millen , a wedding and event planner in the Washington DC area, shares her experience growing up as an Eritrean woman in the United States and the importance of culture and tradition in wedding celebrations.   Transcripts and show notes are available at The Wedding Dish .   Don't forget to follow, rate, and review The Wedding Dish on your...

An elegant Star Wars wedding might seem hard to pull off. Now, imagine incorporating Filipino wedding traditions — and it came together PERFECTLY. When Chad took Johanna to Comicon for their first date, she knew what she was in for — and she was all in. And when their guests received their save the dates, they knew they were in for a real treat. And, you won't believe what they did for their first...

Excluding LGBTQ+ Couples - or any Couples - Shouldn't be a Thing. In 2019, one of the major global wedding expos neglected to showcase LGBTQ+ or diverse couples in their styled shoots, according to this week's guest, who was attending for the first (and last) time. Not only that, but the list of presentations didn't include anything about inclusivity or using inclusive language. I'll be honest......

Your friends and family are wildly invested in your wedding day, but they may not know the best way to support you. Kara O'Brien Ghassabeh, the woman behind Kara Maureen Bridal Coaching , joins us to dish about how to handle stress and anxiety during the wedding planning process without burning bridges.  Weddings are amazing celebrations of love and happiness. But, that doesn't mean there isn't a...

The ladies of Lucy Black Entertainment will have you pumped up for the dance party! As female entrepreneurs in a male-dominated part of the wedding industry, they stay on the cutting edge, dedicate their time to making sure every event is perfect, and only work with the most talented, wonderful musicians all over the world. As the country opens back up for weddings and larger events, we dish about...

Taylor de la Fuente of Lemon Tree Editorial joins The Wedding Dish again - this time with her new husband, David, to dish about their wedding in Charleston, SC. While planning their wedding, Taylor and David moved from DC to Texas, having no idea that the pandemic was about to hit and rock every part of their plans. Because they got married in South Carolina in November 2020, the restrictions had...

Setting unrealistic expectations and crazy dieting should be a thing of the past. With the body positivity movement, you'd think it's old news. But, it's still very much the case for most people. Katelyn Parsons is on a mission to change that. Sara is joined by guest co-host Taylor de la Fuente of Lemon Tree Editorial.   As always, transcripts and show notes are available at The Wedding Dish . Don...