Unveiling Paradise: Your Go-To Destination Wedding Podcast

It's the last episode of season 6, and we're answering questions from our listeners. Tune in to hear answers to your most asked questions!  Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us unveilingparadisepodcast@gmail.com Web unveilingparadise.com

Welcome to the first episode of 2026! Joining us today is Karlene Perez from Kalele Eats. Tune in to hear all the fun, unique and tasty touches you can add to your wedding day.  Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us unveilingparadisepodcast@gmail.com Web unveilingparadise.com

Asking the right questions will get you so much further when you're connecting with wedding vendors, but what exactly are the right questions to ask? Tune in to this week's episode to hear Joe and Tessa's take on what are the better questions to ask your wedding vendors for clear communication.  Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @joseph...

Joe and I were recently on a panel at an Oahu Wedding Association event, surrounded by a ton of wedding pros. We thought - why not interview as many as we could and ask them one quick question - "What is the one tip you'd like to share with couples getting married on Oahu?"  Tune in to hear answers from these amazing wedding vendors: Jillian, Marriott Complex Iniki, Leialoha Social...

Tune in to hear luxury florist, Debbie Hemingway, talk about 5 wedding floral trends we're seeing everywhere. From hanging florals, to a blooming aisle - what styles are you planning to have on your wedding day? Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us unveilingparadisepodcast@gmail.com Web unveilingparadis...

Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us unveilingparadisepodcast@gmail.com Web unveilingparadise.com

Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us unveilingparadisepodcast@gmail.com Web unveilingparadise.com

FACT: Your wedding day is a twilight zone of time that seems to run so quickly, and also stand still both at the exact same time. Hear me out! Things that take you mere minutes on a normal day will take much longer on your wedding day. For example: Using the bathroom (in a wedding dress) will take so much longer than when you're in your Lulu leggings. In fact, everything takes longer on your...

Live music is such a wedding vibe, but how do you find the right fit? We chat with entertainer, musician and booking agent Jenn Wright from Gate Ki all about the ins and outs of musicians for your wedding day. Tune in to hear Jenn's insight now! Gate Ki - https://www.livemusicverse.com/ Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredan...

It's time for another episode of "Keep or Ditch", and this time, we're talking about popular wedding trends. From first looks with your bridesmaids, dad, brother and more - is this too much? How about teeny tiny wedding cakes - Are you ok?? In this episode, we share our thoughts about some of the most popular wedding trends happening today. Tune in and hear what we have to say....

What is wedding fashion styling? It's all the small details that you put into your wedding day attire, and so much more. From steaming your dress (and don't forget your attendants, mothers, and grooms tuxes), to making sure the bustle is secure, to last minute alterations - wedding fashion styling is an often forgotten, but so very important element of your wedding day.  On today's...

WE'RE BACK! Join us as we start season 6 with an important topic - analyzing the escalating costs of weddings, and discussing how couples are navigating these financial challenges. The financial reality of modern day weddings is MUST DISCUSS TOPIC before you start planning your wedding.  Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @freda...

Surprise! We have a bonus episode to share with everyone. Joe and I had the amazing opportunity to interview Wedding Business Solutions owner, Global Speaker, Podcaster and so much more - Alan Berg.  While he primarily speaks to vendors, we convinced him to share his tips and secrets with our listeners. Stay tuned for his insights on social proof, why it's important to read reviews (not just...

It's the end of Season 5, and we're back with our popular Q+A series. Tune in to hear our thoughts about your most pressing questions! Local, Made in Hawaii Favors Honolulu Cookie Company Big Island Candies Diamond Bakery Choco Le'a Maui Fruit Jewels Noms Hawaiian Sun Drinks and Snacks What's the difference between a wedding planner, wedding coordinator and a catering manager?...

Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us unveilingparadisepodcast@gmail.com Web unveilingparadise.com

Weddings, while gorgeous and memorable, can be an environmental challenge. Tune in to this week's episode to hear our top 10 easy ways to create a more eco-friendly wedding. Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us unveilingparadisepodcast@gmail.com Web unveilingparadise.com

Getting married in Hawaii is such an amazing and gorgeous experience, so how do you make it even better? Today we have Jana Park, owner of Fine Time Shave Ice, sharing her tips and advice on how to make your wedding unique to Hawaii. From specialty foods, to dances and customs, tune in to hear it all.  Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Te...

"It's a great idea... An outdoor wedding saves so much money", everyone says. Hold on... does it actually save you money? Is it really a great idea? Sure, it's not going to be your typical ballroom wedding but what actually goes into planning an outdoor wedding? From needing additional vendors like caterers and bartenders, to renting everything from generators down to forks, an...

If you take a step back from your wedding day, and really look at what the wedding is all about - it's a marriage between two people who love each other. In this episode, we have Pastor Mark Turansky talking to us about how to communicate with each other - from increasing your emotional intelligence, to learning your "fear dance", to understanding "Heart Talk" - Pastor Mar...

We flipped the script this week and invited one of our couples to come onto our podcast 2 day before their wedding!! Why? Because the weather was going sideways, stress was at an all time high, and we wanted to throw more at them ...  JUST KIDDING!  The weather was not looking good, and since we had multiple conversations about their wedding plan, we thought it would be fun to bring them on to cha...

There's no question that choosing the right team of vendors for your wedding can make or break your wedding, so choose wisely. In this episode, we go through what you should consider when finding the perfect team for your wedding day.  Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us unveilingparadisepodcast@gmail....

We're beyond excited to welcome our real life couple, Courtney and Kris, to the show. Blissfully coming off of their wedding high, we convinced them to hang out with us again and recap all things wedding. In this episode, we'll talk about things they loved about their wedding, things they wished they could do differently, and they'll share their tips and advice for all couples getti...

I think we can all agree that choosing the right wedding party (or choosing not to have a wedding party) can really set the tone for your wedding day. We’ve been around so many weddings and have seen AMAZING, SUPER SUPPORTIVE wedding parties, and have also seen some less than amazing ones.  In today's episode we're going to talk about wedding parties - bridesmaids, groomsmen, bridesmen,...

Everyone wants to look their very best on their wedding day, and today on our show we have Bernice Delos Reyes from The Mango Tree Fitness Studio talking about how to incorporate fitness and nutrition into your pre-wedding plans. Key takeaways? Find something you LOVE to do, get someone to hold you accountable, and always remember it's a matter of doing everything in moderation. AKA, you CAN...

Anyone getting married knows that pre-wedding skincare starts months in advance. From drinking water, to trying to get a decent amount of sleep... it takes work! And even with all the hydration and rest you can get, sometimes you need a little more help. In this week's episode, we have aesthetician Cara Matsuura talking about customized, mobile treatments to enhance your day to day routine. F...