The Wedding Dish

A Story Straight Out of a Rom Com

Jeanell loves gushing about her own marriage of 17 years and how they keep the fun and laughter alive while keeping it hot and spicy! Hold onto your seats! She's a Relationship Coach and Marriage Strategist who teaches couples how to create more peace, joy, and connection in their marriage and family - and also has the cutest story about how she met her husband. Jeanell's incredible journey to healing started during her divorce and she shares the "gifts" and golden nuggets from that experience.  
Guest: Jeanell, Save Our Marriage
 
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This episode is brought to you by...
Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
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SMART Wedding Planning

You’re engaged - hooray! Now what? The foundations of wedding planning start here.
These two humans came together to share their vast knowledge of wedding planning in their book, Guide to SMART Wedding Planning. Get all the insider info on this week’s episode of The Wedding Dish!
Guests: Jeri Solomon and Edna Dratch-Parker, Real Deal Wedding Insiders
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.
Grab the wedding planning zine here!
 
This episode is brought to you by...
Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing
17hats. Business just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
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Remarriages, Stepfamilies, Blended Families Don’t Have to Be for Unhappy People

Our society often focuses on “firsts”. First babies mean a shower, first weddings are thought of to be the “big” celebration. But, what about second+ weddings? Don’t we get to celebrate those, too?
“Remarriages, stepfamilies, and blended families don't have to be unhappy for people. In fact, I want to be a voice that you can build a beautiful and happy life as a stepparent or adult in a blended family.”
And, this week on The Wedding Dish, we’re chatting about remarriages, bringing blended families together, and being happy - on your wedding day and in your family.
Guest: Amy Stone, Amy Says So
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.
Grab the wedding planning zine here!
 
This episode is brought to you by...
Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing
17hats. Business just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)
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Weddings vs Elopements: What to Consider When Planning Your Celebration

What’s the difference between a wedding and an elopement? And, what the heck is adventure elopement? Everyone should have the celebration that’s the right fit for them. We’re dishing about the differences between having a traditional wedding and eloping. 
Guest: Brianna, Brianna Parks Photography
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.
Grab the wedding planning zine here!
 
This episode is brought to you by...
Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing
17hats. Business just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)

Sustainable, Custom Wedding Gowns on a Budget

Did you know you can get a custom, made-to-order wedding gown without breaking the bank? Grace + Ivory is on a mission to make dresses affordable without compromising a bit of quality.
This week on The Wedding Dish, we're dishing about...
why is try-at-home a good option for some
why the wedding dress shopping experience is so emotionally charged
why is sustainability is important for Grace + Ivory and why it should it matter to couples
advice for people out there who are shopping for wedding dresses
... and more!
Guest: Tina Wong, Grace + Ivory
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.
Grab the wedding planning zine here!
This episode is brought to you by...
Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing
17hats. Business just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)

How to Make Your Wedding Photos Look Amazing

You want your photographs to be perfect for you, in their own, unique way. When choosing a venue, how do you know what the photographs will look like? What should you consider?
This week, Sara's dishing about...
your wedding vibe what to consider when choosing a venue, in terms of photography
how to choose wedding attire that looks good on you
how to get the photographs you want
family dynamics
what to tell your photographer
… and more!
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.
Grab the wedding planning zine here!
 
This episode is brought to you by...
Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing
17hats. Business just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)

All Your Wedding Photography Questions Answers (and What to Ask Your Photographer)

All of your wedding photography questions answered - and what to ask your potential photographer. This week, Sara's answering the questions she was asked as a photographer. No guest this week, just Sara wearing her photographer hat!
Some freebies and fun:
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Peep the pics from our Couples Social!
Check out the video of our Couples Social!
Looking for a wedding pro to connect with? We've got you!
The Wedding Dish Podcast | @theweddingdishpodcast
 
Wedding Pros
Live Music + Entertainment: Perfekt Blend Band | @perfektblendband 
Photography: Photos from the Harty | @photosfromhart 
Wedding Planning + Design: Little Black Book | @littleblkbk 
Food and Beverage: On the Fly Tapsters | @ontheflytapsters_ 
Venue: Mess Hall | @messhalldc 
Hair + Makeup: Rissel | @rissel_beautyg 
Stationery: Type A Studio | @typea_studio 
Real Estate: Kimiko Scott | @kscott_realtor | kimiko.scott@rlahre.com
Honeymoon Planning: Boundless Travels | @boundlesstravels
Videography: Photuggraphy | @atuggy 
Suits: Commonwealth Proper | @commonwealthproper 
Bridal Gowns: Grace + Ivory| @graceandivoryofficial 
Custom Vow Books: Ox and Pine | @oxandpine  
Audio Guest Book: At the Beep | @atthebeep.co 
Erin, The Wedding Dish Producer: @mabely_q 
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.
This episode is brought to you by...
Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing
17hats. Business just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)

Purchasing a Home is a Long-Term Commitment (Kind of Like a Marriage)

Buying a home is an expensive investment (kind of like a wedding) with a long-term commitment (kind of like a marriage). It's easy to get swept up in the excitement, but before you head too far down the real estate porn road on Zillow, listen to this episode. There is a specific order of things that will make your life much easier - and it's important to really think about your nice-to-haves, your non-negotiables, and your absolutely-nots.
We’re dishing about…
Where to start when thinking about purchasing a home.
Real estate is an expensive, long-term commitment (kind of like a wedding); we're talking about some of the things that couples should consider before settling on a home.
Components that drive home value up.
Home buyer education.
Common mistakes couples and new home buyers make when starting their home search.
Elements that increase - or decrease - value in a home.
… and more!
Guest: Kimiko Scott, Real Living at Home Real Estate (RLAH)
kimiko.scott@rlahre.com
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.
This episode is brought to you by...
Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!