Weddings Unveiled with Leah Haslage

Annie McGinty, founder of  Ivory and Ash Bridal Styling Studio , discusses why her mobile bridal styling studio is perfect for dress shopping during pandemic, or if you’d rather just have an intimate session at home. We also discuss her support for indie designers, and why she finds it so important to collaborate with local vendors. Follow Ivory and Ash on  Facebook ,  Instagram  and  Pinterest !...

Annie McGinty, founder of Ivory and Ash Bridal Styling Studio, discusses why her mobile bridal styling studio is perfect for dress shopping during pandemic, or if you’d rather just have an intimate session at home. We also discuss her support for indie designers, and why she finds it so important to collaborate with local vendors. Follow Ivory and Ash on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest! Get to k...

Jessica Bishop, Founder of  The Budget Savvy Bride , shares with us her top tips for saving money when planning your wedding. We also discuss the many free resources and printables available on  The Budget Savvy Bride  website, and her new podcast-  The Bouquet Toss !  Follow  The Budget Savvy Bride  on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Pinterest ,  Twitter ,  YouTube  and  Bloglovin ! Get to know Jessica...

Jessica Bishop, Founder of The Budget Savvy Bride, shares with us her top tips for saving money when planning your wedding. We also discuss the many free resources and printables available on The Budget Savvy Bride website, and her new podcast- The Bouquet Toss!  Follow The Budget Savvy Bride on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube and Bloglovin! Get to know Jessica: Jessica Bishop is...

Nom nom nom! It’s time to start thinking about your reception menu, but where do you start? Tricia Coyne, owner of Coyne Catering , shares her sage advice on all the details you need to consider! We discuss budgets, DIY Venues vs. Full Service (like hotel ballrooms), and trends for 2021/2022. She also tells us how Covid protocols have impacted the industry, and why she likes some of the changes. O...

Nom nom nom! It’s time to start thinking about your reception menu, but where do you start? Tricia Coyne, owner of Coyne Catering, shares her sage advice on all the details you need to consider! We discuss budgets, DIY Venues vs. Full Service (like hotel ballrooms), and trends for 2021/2022. She also tells us how Covid protocols have impacted the industry, and why she likes some of the changes. Oh...

Real Bride and Radio Personality LeeAnn Sommers discusses her journey twice down the aisle, what she learned from each experience, and the importance of authenticity. LeeAnn tells us why church played a big role in her relationship with her now husband Bob, how he proposed, and what role her son played in her second wedding. She also shares the personal details of finding each wedding dress, and w...

Real Bride and Radio Personality LeeAnn Sommers discusses her journey twice down the aisle, what she learned from each experience, and the importance of authenticity. LeeAnn tells us why church played a big role in her relationship with her now husband Bob, how he proposed, and what role her son played in her second wedding. She also shares the personal details of finding each wedding dress, and w...

Real Bride  Stefanie Paganini  shares her journey from an unexpected proposal to an oceanside destination wedding. An acclaimed chef, she also gives her culinary expertise for couples planning their menus. Get to know Stefanie : Stefanie joined the family business after attending the Pastry Arts Diploma Program at ICASI, the International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute where she did her exte...

Real Bride Stefanie Paganini shares her journey from an unexpected proposal to an oceanside destination wedding. An acclaimed chef, she also gives her culinary expertise for couples planning their menus. Get to know Stefanie: Stefanie joined the family business after attending the Pastry Arts Diploma Program at ICASI, the International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute where she did her externs...

Engagement, Bridal Shower, Bachelor/Bachelorette...there is A LOT of celebrating to do before your wedding day! Jeffra Trumpower, Senior Creative Director at WeddingWire , shares her advice on how to plan and enjoy all of the parties leading up to your big day.  Get to know Jeffra : As part of her role at WeddingWire , Jeffra leverages her keen eye for detail and visual aesthetic to constantly ide...

Engagement, Bridal Shower, Bachelor/Bachelorette...there is A LOT of celebrating to do before your wedding day! Jeffra Trumpower, Senior Creative Director at WeddingWire, shares her advice on how to plan and enjoy all of the parties leading up to your big day.  Get to know Jeffra: As part of her role at WeddingWire, Jeffra leverages her keen eye for detail and visual aesthetic to constantly identi...

Hollywood Stylist and Host of the new podcast The Katz Walk , Joseph “Joe” Katz, explains what all of the different dress codes we come across really mean, and what we should and shouldn’t wear to a wedding. He also fills us in on the fashion trends for 2021, and how we can get the look for less! Get to know Joe : Fun, engaging and the creator of celebrity looks for the general public, Host Joe Ka...

Hollywood Stylist and Host of the new podcast The Katz Walk, Joseph “Joe” Katz, explains what all of the different dress codes we come across really mean, and what we should and shouldn’t wear to a wedding. He also fills us in on the fashion trends for 2021, and how we can get the look for less! Get to know Joe: Fun, engaging and the creator of celebrity looks for the general public, Host Joe Katz...

Even though there really aren’t too many “rules” in weddings anymore, there are still proper ways to handle some sticky situations. Jeffra Trumpower, Senior Creative Director at WeddingWire shares her advice on how to best deal with dilemmas that may arise with family, friends, co-workers and vendors.  Get to know Jeffra : As part of her role at WeddingWire , Jeffra leverages her keen eye for deta...

Even though there really aren’t too many “rules” in weddings anymore, there are still proper ways to handle some sticky situations. Jeffra Trumpower, Senior Creative Director at WeddingWire shares her advice on how to best deal with dilemmas that may arise with family, friends, co-workers and vendors.  Get to know Jeffra: As part of her role at WeddingWire, Jeffra leverages her keen eye for detail...

From the Save the Dates to the Thank You cards, Esther Lee, Senior Editor at The Knot , breaks down how to choose your invitation style, when you should send them out to your guests, and what you definitely should and should not include. We also discuss the brand new Invitations and Stationary collection from The Knot !  Get to know Esther:  Esther Lee is the Senior Editor of The Knot , covering a...

From the Save the Dates to the Thank You cards, Esther Lee, Senior Editor at The Knot, breaks down how to choose your invitation style, when you should send them out to your guests, and what you definitely should and should not include. We also discuss the brand new Invitations and Stationary collection from The Knot!  Get to know Esther:  Esther Lee is the Senior Editor of The Knot, covering and...

Rebecca Somnitz, owner of  Something White Bridal,  is back to give us the details on what she saw from the designers collections at this year's (virtual) Bridal Market. Bridal Market is  the  Fashion Week for Weddings, and happens twice a year (in the Spring and Fall). Tune in to get the scoop on what we can look forward to seeing in the stores in 2021!  Get to know Rebecca : Rebecca has a love f...

Rebecca Somnitz, owner of Something White Bridal, is back to give us the details on what she saw from the designers collections at this year's (virtual) Bridal Market. Bridal Market is the Fashion Week for Weddings, and happens twice a year (in the Spring and Fall). Tune in to get the scoop on what we can look forward to seeing in the stores in 2021!  Get to know Rebecca: Rebecca has a love for cl...

Hollywood fashion expert, VIP personal shopper, and host of the new podcast The Katz Walk , Joseph "Joe" Katz, shares his expertise on groom and groomsmen style. From the bowtie to the boots, Joe gives his honest advice and (money saving!) tips to look your best! Get to know Joe :  Fun, engaging and the creator of celebrity looks for the general public, Host Joe Katz is best known for his Oscar Re...

Hollywood fashion expert, VIP personal shopper, and host of the new podcast The Katz Walk, Joseph "Joe" Katz, shares his expertise on groom and groomsmen style. From the bowtie to the boots, Joe gives his honest advice and (money saving!) tips to look your best! Get to know Joe:  Fun, engaging and the creator of celebrity looks for the general public, Host Joe Katz is best known for his Oscar Red...

Real Bride Nicole Fill shares her experience being in multiple weddings (including as my Matron of Honor!). We cover a lot of topics: planning her wedding, being a bridesmaid, making a destination wedding a family vacation, giving a toast, having her children in a bridal party, and how she handled being a part of more than one wedding in less than a year.  Get to know Nicole : Nicole is a born and...

Real Bride Nicole Fill shares her experience being in multiple weddings (including as my Matron of Honor!). We cover a lot of topics: planning her wedding, being a bridesmaid, making a destination wedding a family vacation, giving a toast, having her children in a bridal party, and how she handled being a part of more than one wedding in less than a year.  Get to know Nicole: Nicole is a born and...

Stylist Taylor Roby shares her honest tips and tricks for having your best hair on your big day! We’re talking trends, like a chignon , to all the different factors you should consider your hair will go through (hello, sweat!). And having dirty hair for your stylist the morning of the wedding? Taylor definitely debunks this myth!  Get to know Taylor : Taylor Roby manages the Salon at Bratenahl , a...