Cruises are back and better than ever and we have travel expert Dr. Terika Haynes on today's show to share her tips on finding the perfect cruise line for your honeymoon, pros and cons of taking a cruise and so much more. Get ready to pack your bags because after this episode, you're going to want to set sail. Guest Info: sodynamite.com @dynamitetravel Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Store Locator: loveincmag.com/retailers...
Nov 17, 2022•36 min
Today we're transporting you to the North Fork, a beautiful area just two hours east of New York City that is absolutely honeymoon-worthy. We're chatting with local lifestyle expert Michelina Da Fonte who is sharing activities, must-visit restaurants, amazing wineries, and all of the different ways to explore the Fork that is sure to inspire your itinerary. Guest Info: northforker.com @the_northforker Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Store Locator: loveincmag.com/re...
Nov 04, 2022•28 min
When you hear the term "wedding MC," you might envision a Rodney Dangerfield-type character with a long mic walking around telling jokes. We're here to tell you that's no longer the case (unless of course, that's your vibe!) and, instead, this role can truly elevate your reception experience. And Master of Ceremonies extraordinaire Artem Lomaz is here to share how. Guest Info: artemlomaz.com @ninetythreeentertainment Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Store Locator: l...
Oct 25, 2022•41 min
Knowing what red flags to look out for when hiring your wedding vendors can save you a lot of time, stress, and perhaps even in some cases, money. Wedding planner Keith Willard is sharing a ton of red flags to be on the lookout for as you start connecting with vendors. Plus, tips on how to handle should those red flags appear after you're already under contract. Guest Info: keithwillardevents.com @keithwillard Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Buy the wedding magazin...
Jul 28, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Tipping your wedding vendors may not be at the forefront of your mind, but you also don't want to be running to an ATM the morning of your wedding. To help you plan ahead, we're breaking down tipping etiquette and expectations with event planner Jamie Chang of Mango Muse Events. She's sharing a really simple formula for how exactly much to tip, and to whom, in today's episode. Guest Info: mangomuseevents.com @mangomuseevents Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Buy the ...
Jul 21, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Today's conversation is a really fun one -- it's all about branding your wedding. I know what you're thinking ... no, branding isn't just for businesses. Our guest is Connor Storch, the CEO of Co Story, a creative agency that specializes in branding celebrations. Connor is sharing about how you can create your own unique brand from your love story ... and yes, everyone has a brand. So let's find yours! Guest Info: storywithco.com @storywith.co Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYo...
Jul 11, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 30
When we think of wedding ceremony traditions, so much of it is rooted in these religious and or hetero- driven rituals. But doesn't have to be. On today's episode, we're talking with inner spiritual expert Maureen Cotton and exploring ways to make your ceremony be filled with these beautiful rituals that speak to your love story. No religion or gender required -- unless, of course, you want it to! This episode will inspire you to be intentional with your ceremony script. Transcript: https://love...
Jul 05, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 29
The venue decision is a big one, both financially and aesthetically, and today we're giving you a crash course in venue hunting from experts Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell from Hustle & Gather. We're discussing questions you should be asking venues, red flags to look out for, and so much more. If you haven't yet found the perfect spot to say "I do," make sure you tune in! Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-wedding-venue Guest Info: @hustleandgather @thebradfordnc hustlea...
Jun 22, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Luxury is an art form, especially luxury in the wedding world. And today's guest is a master of it. But what is considered luxury? Is it the budget, the style we're defining it in today's episode with award-winning event planner, Brian Green, and the answers may surprise you. Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-what-is-a-luxury-wedding Guest Info: @bybriangreen bybriangreen.com Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Buy the wedding magazine : loveincmag....
Jun 17, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 27
If you've spent even a minute planning your wedding, you've probably realized just how heteronormative the wedding industry is. Seeing a need for accessible assistance for LGBTQ+ couples planning their wedding, wedding planner, Cathy O'Connell launched a new service that helps guide couples through learning modules, webinars and more. I am so excited to share more about this new planning tool with you guys. USE CODE: INCLUSIVELYYOURS for 10% off Inclusive Wedding Planning services! Transcript: l...
Jun 09, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Weddings can cost a lot of money if you're not making careful decisions around your budget. In fact, 74% of couples turn to high interest credit cards to help pay for their wedding. Yikes. Today's guest is Anya Winnika who recently launched a payments platform that allows wedding pros to better work with our couples on a financial level and make that payment process much easier to swallow. Guest Info: @maroowedding maroo.us Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveIncMag @InclusivelyYoursPodcast Buy the w...
Jun 03, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 25
The "Pinterest perfect wedding." What does that even mean? And is it even a good thing? How do you not fall down the rabbit hole of other people's ideas, and ensure that your wedding is authentically you? The information that our guest, Pinterest guru Julianne Smith, is sharing today is definitely worth pinning onto those advice boards. Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-realities-of-a-pinterest-wedding Guest Info: @gartergirl thegartergirl.com Follow Us: loveincmag.com @LoveI...
May 26, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 24
The Netflix series period drama Bridgerton has swept the wedding world, lending inspiration in floral design, tabletop, music and more. If your ideal wedding is a Bridgerton Ball, consider this your invitation. I chat with top wedding planner and designer Tara Fay of Tara Fay Events to find out how to make Bridgerton a reality for your wedding day (even if you're on a tight budget!). Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-bridgerton-wedding-trends Guest Info: @tarafayevents https:...
May 18, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 23
If you're dreaming of a destination wedding, whether it's on a beach in Puerto Rico, at a romantic French chateau, or on a mountaintop in Aspen, this week's guest is sharing a goldmine of advice for you. Learn the ins and outs of planning a destination wedding from top destination events planner Fallon Carter, from the fun parts (picking a location!) to the logistics. Guest info: http://falloncarterevents.com/ @falloncarterevents Transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-destination-...
May 10, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Bridal Fashion Week in New York City just wrapped, and we're chatting with The Knot's Senior Fashion Editor Shelley Brown about the trends we spotted, the collections we loved, and up-and-coming designers that we are obsessed with. This episode will give you an insider's look at what is Bridal Fashion Week. Spoiler alert: it's not all Champagne and tulle. For transcript: https://loveincmag.com/podcast-transcript-hot-off-the-runways-of-bridal-fashion-week SOCIAL @theknot @shelley_brown_ @LoveIncM...
Apr 29, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Your wedding photographer is going to be one of the most important decisions you'll make for your wedding day -- after all, it's the photos that live on forever. No pressure, right? But when it comes to wedding photography, unless you know what you're looking for, finding the right photographer can feel extremely challenging and overwhelming. Which is why we're chatting with wedding photographer, Jenny DeMarco, to help us break it down for you -- photography shooting and editing styles, top ques...
Oct 04, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Time to do the heart work for your wedding! Did you know that we all have our own emotional style? And it plays a really important role in how not only we plan our wedding, but how we communicate our wedding day vision and expectations to our partner and vendors. I chatted with Leah Weinberg, wedding planner at Color Pop Events and author of The Wedding Roller Coaster . We dive into all the feels, from conversations you and your partner need to be having, to how to handle family altercations and...
Oct 04, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Did you know that you can make a social impact with your wedding? There are so many ways to be intentional during your wedding planning process, from your registry, to selecting your vendor team, even the materials that you use. Husband-and-wife wedding photography team Kate and John Neal of Kate Neal Photography were so inspired by stories of wedding pros helping their clients make these efforts that they launched The Giving Party Podcast , where they interview industry pros who do just that. S...
Sep 07, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 18
While you may most often find yourself falling down that viral challenge rabbit hole, did you realize that TikTok is actually a gold mine for wedding ideas and inspiration? We are discussing all the ways that you can use the platform. From finding vendors, bookmarking DIY videos - even touring some of your favorite venues. After tuning in to this episode with special guest Phil Van Nostrand, you'll be mastering the art of TikTok wedding planning. And be sure to follow us on TikTok @LoveIncMag! G...
Aug 16, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 17
A wedding planner can save so much sanity, but finding the best one for your event is a delicate balance of budget, personality and style, so we've asked Boston-based wedding planner Renée Sabo of Urban Soirée to share tips on finding the best wedding planner for your event. Guest Info: Website: urbansoireeboston.com Instagram: @urban_soiree More from Love Inc.: Buy the magazine Follow us on Instagram Read the blog...
Aug 11, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 16
The topic we're addressing today is a topic that may be at the forefront of conversation in our current landscape but it's obviously been a longstanding issue. We're talking about racism, and the racial bias that occurs in the wedding industry, with award-winning floral designer Bron Hansboro. We'll go over how you, as the couple, can be anti-racist with your wedding planning choices such as your venue choice, vendor lists and registries. Anti-Racism Non-Profits to Support: NAACP Color of Change...
Aug 02, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 15
You've no doubt spent months pinning other people's weddings. But now you're married, and you've had your wedding. Have you ever thought about having your celebration featured? Wedding publications like Love Inc. are submitted hundreds of weddings a month. And as editors, we have to sift through all of those amazing love stories to pick which ones we feel are best for our audiences. So how can you make sure your wedding gets picked up? There's definitely a science to it, and we're chatting with ...
Jul 26, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 14
We're diving into the traditions of wedding stationery - both the good, and the bad - and how you can adapt yours to make sure all of your guests feel valued. From pronouns to proper titles, and even some tips on where you can open up that inclusive communication in an organic manner - this is an episode you won't want to miss with our guest Jordan Kentris, stationer at A Good Day. Guest Info: Website: agoodayinc.com Instagram: @agooddayinc More from Love Inc.: Buy the magazine Follow us on Inst...
Jul 19, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Today we're chatting about a not-so-sexy, but deeply necessary, side of wedding planning: CONTRACTS. Our guest for today's episode is Kunbi Odubogun , a lawyer and wedding industry publisher (so literally the perfect person to ask!) and she's guiding us on what to look for in a contract so that you know what you're doing before signing on the dotted line. Guest Info: Website: Legally Set , Perfete Instagram: @legallyset , @kunbiesq , @perfete More from Love Inc.: Buy the magazine Follow us on In...
Jul 12, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Microweddings were on the rise pre-COVID, but the pandemic certainly skyrocketed them into mainstream. But what exactly constitutes a microwedding, how do you know it's the right fit for you, and how can you bring that big-wedding style to your small event? We have the answers to all of that and more during our interview with small weddings expert and planner Gretchen Culver of Rocket Science Events. Guest Info: Website: Rocket Science Events , Minne Weddings Instagram: @tinyweddingsmpls More fr...
Jul 05, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 10
One of the many trends that were born out of necessity during COVID is livestreaming for weddings. Livestreaming technology had obviously been around pre-pandemic, but the need for it during COVID skyrocketed it to a popular option for pandemic weddings, and now with even Grandma knowing how to do use Zoom, it will continue to be an option for couples for years to come. There will always be loved ones who cannot make it to the wedding, whether it's because they're elderly, sick, have kids, etc.,...
Jun 28, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We're kicking off Season 2 of Inclusively Yours with wedding industry legend, event planner Amy Shey Jacobs of Chandelier Events. We have made it out on the other side of the pandemic and weddings are BACK ON! But everyone still has varying degrees of comfort, so it's important for couples to keep that in mind as they plan their event. Guest Info: Website: https://www.chandeliereventsny.com/ Instagram: @ChandelierEvent More from Love Inc.: Buy the magazine Follow us on Instagram Read the blog...
Jun 21, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Whether it's emotional, mental or physical, wellness and weddings go hand-in-hand. But the expert we're talking to today was really the first planner to bring the two together. Jose Rolon is a leading New York City planner who understands the importance of wellness, especially during the planning process, and actually incorporates it into his client services.Today he's sharing the top sources of stress, how to combat them, and even revealing a few tricks he has up his sleeve for calming his coup...
Nov 07, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We're chatting with Meghan Brown, director of the popular proposal planning site How They Asked, and revealing everything you need to know about popping the question, giving you all of the options so that you can decide what suits your own individual love story. LINKS Website: howtheyasked.com Instagram: @howtheyasked , @meghan_sb Lasting, a Relationship Counseling App: https://www.getlasting.com Inclusively Yours Episode #3: What to Do Immediately After Getting Engaged Favorite Proposal Vendors...
Oct 24, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 6
If you've been engaged for more than even five minutes, you've probably already noticed that the wedding industry is extremely heteronormative. The language that so many wedding pros use, and the hetero assumptions that they make, make it uncomfortable at best for LGBTQ+ couples who are going through the planning process. And look, I get we still have a long, long way to go. And sure, it can be expected in more rural parts of the country, but this is even a problem in more progressive cities lik...
Oct 08, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 5
