What if your wedding was designed using a holistic approach focused on people and not things? How could you make sure that everyone at your wedding will feel like their presence is an integral part of the celebration? Listen in as Michelle interview's Experiential Designer, Julie Comfort , and learn how to do all this and more. As a destination wedding photographer for ten years, J ulie Comfort attended over 250 weddings in 15 countries across 5 continents, covering a staggering number of cultur...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min
On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. These are always chock full of information that EVERYONE can benefit from. We have so much fun and we love our listeners for reaching out and interacting with us. Listen and learn, peeps! Do YOU have a wedding planning question? Call and leave us a voicemail at 415-723-1625 -or- email us [email protected] Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: ...
Jan 27, 2021•50 min
Chaya and Morgan join today to talk about how the ‘biggest, queerest wedding of the year’ surprised even the two brides. Theirs was a 2020, wedding that happened during the Pandemic which as you can guess turned into something totally different than what was planned. Like way different! Like 10,0000 people watching the live stream on Facebook, kind of different! Despite initially thinking they wanted a small, intimate backyard wedding, they were still struck by the effects of COVID, requiring th...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Alright, listen up people! If you are not taking care of yourself, you are NOT going to successfully be able to take care of anything or anyone else in your life. Michelle has known Coach Brien Shamp for a few years now and believes wholeheartedly in his message and mission. We are thrilled to bring this episode to you NOW especially when current events are draining the life out of so many of us. Listen in, learn, implement, and thank us later. ;) Coach Brien Shamp began personal fitness trainin...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Lawrence and Michael, founders of BlackGayWeddings.com, are pillars in the wedding community when it comes to showcasing previously unseen examples of love and marriage. They join us today to share their own wedding, tips for your big day, and all about Black Gay Weddings. As CEO of Broughton Media Group LLC, Lawrence has over 35 years of graphic design, web design and video production experience. A Howard University Graduate and has a Masters in Human Resources, a Masters in Public Administrati...
Jan 06, 2021•54 min
On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. This month, the theme is FAMILY DRAMA. OH and 1 of our listeners wrote in with a Wedding Day retrospective too. These are always chock full of information that EVERYONE can benefit from. We have so much fun and we love our listeners for reaching out. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with...
Dec 30, 2020•59 min
Megan Breukelman, a Brooklyn Wedding Photographer, has had a hell of a year! Like so many of you, her clients have had to change their plans. Listen in as Megan tells Michelle and Christy her lessons learned and how couples can work with their photographer now as they reschedule and change their wedding plans. Megan works together with her husband Kenneth in their photography business capturing natural moments and comforting couples. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of th...
Dec 23, 2020•58 min
Ashleigh and Toniah, hosts of the Hue I Do podcast, join us today on a special crossover episode about completely re-planning a wedding in COVID times, representation in podcasting, and more. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Big Takeaways Ashleigh worked with a videographer ...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Ron Porter is the wine and spirits director for Andy’s Local Market which is compromised of three stores in Marin County. He is a certified sommelier and has been in the retail wine and food business for 45 years. For 10 years, he has had his own business in San Francisco which featured wine and food gift basket delivery. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini cour...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Lindsay and Cory Jones, Woman Getting Married co-hosts, and real-life married couple, join us today to share about their wedding, their podcast, their website, and their hot tips for wedding venues and planning within your budget. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Big Takeawa...
Dec 02, 2020•54 min
On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. These are always chock full of information that EVERYONE can benefit from. We have so much fun and we love our listeners for reaching out. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Instagra...
Nov 25, 2020•49 min
Liz Taylor, CEO of the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), has been at the forefront of the UK luxury wedding industry for over 30 years. Creating weddings and events that push back the boundaries of design, technology and theatrical presentation. Liz’s weddings are frequently featured in the pages of celebrity media such as OK! And Hello magazines, and she has been a media contributor to luxury wedding publications, theBBC, Channel 4, Channel 5 and to the ITV flagship daytime programme, This Morning...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min
With over fifteen years in the wedding industry, award-winning wedding planner and designer Terrica has been creating exquisite weddings and events in the Golden Isles. Terrica is extremely passionate about elevating and encouraging female entrepreneurs, and in this episode, shares some of her amazing insights on the topic of becoming a wedding planner. As the Chief Wedding Planner and Designer of Cocktails & Details®, Terrica leads a team of talented wedding planners and event managers in c...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Allison Webb is the designer of her namesake bridal collection, Allison Webb, and the Ti Adora by Allison Webb collection. Born and raised in Georgia, Allison attended the University of Georgia and then moved to New York City where she received a degree in Fashion Design from Parsons. Allison began her career interning at Chado Ralph Rucci where she witnessed the art of true couture dressmaking firsthand. Her devotion to luxury craftsmanship led her to the studio of Oscar de la Renta where she s...
Nov 04, 2020•56 min
Our monthly installment of You Ask, We Answer. Where we answer all sorts of questions from our listeners. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Email 1 My partner and I recently got engaged, but haven't announced it yet (we've only told family at this point). He would rather wait...
Oct 28, 2020•48 min
Jordan Kentris is the founder & creative director of A Good Day, a bespoke experience studio specializing in Custom Stationery, Branding and User Experience. He’s worked with international clients on weddings and events for the past 5 years and also brings 13 years of experience in advertising & digital customer experience. A Good Day was born out of a need to help businesses and couples create meaningful experiences that spark wonder & curiosity. Jordan joins us today to speak about...
Oct 21, 2020•55 min
Mike Cassidy is a boudoir photographer from New Jersey who is passionate about both photography and helping his clients to remain invested in themselves. While his clients receive an incredible experience and beautiful one-of-a-kind photos, the real service he provides is the joy and heart filling experience every time his images are viewed. Mike has become an advocate and resource of “real” authentic information about boudoir photography to help others make smart choices when choosing a photogr...
Oct 14, 2020•51 min
Today we are joined by newly married Lexie Harmon. Lexi & Ernie were Michelle's clients and on this episode, Lexi shares about losing her brother, rescheduling her wedding multiple times due to COVID, keeping positive throughout the craziness, and dealing with the emotional rollercoaster of 2020. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding...
Oct 07, 2020•54 min
Our monthly installment of You Ask, We Answer. Where we answer all sorts of questions from our listeners. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Question 1: An inspiring discussion about a dress from a member of our FB Community Question 2: Alone Time Question 3: What to do with m...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 3 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast has been UPGRADED! Today we are joined by Steph Altman, music composer and owner of Mophonics . Steph has generously donated his brilliant musical talents to build a sound scape for our show. Mophonics, based out of LA and NY, has discovered and developed the careers of some of today’s most prominent artists, writers, and composers. Using his wide array of skills and knowledge, Steph explains the process of vamping up our theme song, and using that as a building ...
Sep 23, 2020•52 min
Today we are joined by Katy Turchich, the proud owner of Coastal Coordinating, based mostly in Florida. The idea for Coastal Coordinating started in 2006 when she began helping family and friends plan their weddings and events. Eventually, it morphed into a strong business that continues to grow. Covid is stressful when it comes to many things. But Katy has some great tips for what to do when it comes to rescheduling. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: A...
Sep 16, 2020•58 min
Kate Whelan is a wedding planner, business owner, and an Advocate for the Live Events Industry. The live event industry includes everything from weddings, concerts, festivals, and conferences to live sports. More than just the planners, the venues, the vendors are being effected by the pandemic! There is a massive trickle down happening causing a big wave in the events economy. Kate joins us to talk about about all the challenges, successes, questions, and more. Click HERE to become a premium su...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Suki and Anthony are writers from Miami, Florida. They combined their love for storytelling, performance, nerd culture, and all things offbeat into their wedding with a budget goal of $5k. Suki performs, writes, and teaches sketch comedy writing across South Florida. Anthony is a contributing author for a game publishing company. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 m...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Our monthly installment of You Ask, We Answer. Where we answer all sorts of questions from our listeners. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Question #1: Vendor and COVID Guidelines I got in an argument with a vendor i had been in talks with about using for my upcoming wedding...
Aug 26, 2020•55 min
Bree Carroll is a Wedding and Event Specialist, Speaker and Coach who transforms spaces and hearts through authentic design and purposeful planning. With a background in civil engineering, Bree brings her brilliance of problem solving and eye for design to couples so they DESIGN a marriage even more beautiful than their wedding day. She has been featured in Military Spouse Magazine, Military Family Magazine and the B Collective. She is also the 2020 Armed Forces Insurance Air Force Spouse of the...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 31 min
A crash course in wedding planning expectations. This is the episode that you ask your partner to listen to, if you believe they will not listen to any of the others. This is the episode that’s going to tell them all of the big, important parts they need to be prepared for. It’s not a how-to, it’s more of a What To Expect when You’re Planning. This episode was inspired by an email from our listener, Hannah! Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, ful...
Aug 12, 2020•33 min
Stop Playing the Comparison Game! The grass isn’t always greener and it’s really easy to go down the wedding rabbit hole online - this episode is about how to avoid the trappings of comparing your own wedding to all of your friends...and the entire platform of Pinterest. Let’s get real, people! Styled shoots are not weddings. And not everyone looks like a runway model. And your wedding should be a reflection of YOUR love - and a celebration of the big life decision you are making...it can look a...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 14 min
There is a lot of frustration and confusion when it comes to planning, replanning, postponing, changing, etc their weddings right now. You are not alone! At the top, we share some comments about our facebook group’s experiences during Covid-19. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class Wedding Planning Templates and Too...
Jul 29, 2020•56 min
Shafonne Myers is a media mogul, self-love coach for plus size brides, and visibility & online revenue strategist for wedding professionals from Temecula, California. She graduated with a biology and psychology degree but always had a love for weddings and helping people. She has built an internationally recognized, award-winning wedding publication for plus size brides, Pretty Pear Bride. Her wedding publication is the only one in the world and has solidified her as THE plus size bridal exp...
Jul 22, 2020•52 min
Our guest Denise Lillie O’Neal is the Owner and Lead Event Stylist of Denise Lillie Engagements which she founded in 2008. She is a professional full-time planner with over 20 years of government, corporate and wedding planning experience. Denise shares her journey into wedding planning, and her work in cultural wedding celebrations. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min
