The Wedding Dish

A 3-Month Engagement and a Thanksgiving Wedding

When your work schedule isn't flexible, holiday weekends become a very viable option for planning your wedding. Getting married over a holiday comes with unique challenges and benefits.
If you're seeing holiday commercials on TV, you can assume that a venue that is open to the general public (like a country club, hotel, or restaurant) will have holiday decor. Sometimes it's just twinkle lights, while other times you'll find nutcrackers or a tree.
Guest: Carrie Murray, BRA Network
 
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Wedding Shifts and Trends with Love Inc. Magazine

"As a wedding magazine editor, I have a birds' eye view of wedding trends that are happening around the country. Some of those "trends" are indeed shifts, meaning they're sticking around for awhile."
What's the difference between a trend and a shift? We've seen a lot of changes since 2020. From the way we celebrate to who we celebrate with to what we prioritize when planning weddings.
Brittny defines shifts as changes that are going to be sticking around for years and years (maybe even forever), while trends may have a shorter shelf life. We're dishing about all of the newest trends - and the coolest shifts - on The Wedding Dish this week!
This week, Sara is joined by Brittny Drye, the human behind Love Inc.
 
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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!
Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing
Mabely Q, Making Business Successible. (That’s success + accessible put together, because the better you can serve your community, the bigger your business can grow)
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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
Teachable, Create online courses and coaching services with Teachable. Transform your experience and know-how into a thriving knowledge business
Laughing with Gingers is a comedy podcast where two redheads with loud laughs share stories, play games, and spread silliness and joy. Hosted by Kristina Kury and Sara Alepin
Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount)
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle

Elopements and Backyard Weddings Aren’t a Compromise. There’s an Art to Eloping

Are you considering eloping? Or having a beautiful, intimate backyard wedding? You're not alone. Many couples have decided that big weddings aren't the right fit for them. Regardless of the wedding size, your day can still be absolutely stunning and filled with love!
This week, Sara is joined by Kim Olsen, the human behind Art of Eloping, and author of Your Wedding, Your Way: Destination Elopements, Intimate Ceremonies, and Other Nontraditional Nuptials: A Guide for the Modern Couple
 
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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!
Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing
Mabely Q, Making Business Successible. (That’s success + accessible put together, because the better you can serve your community, the bigger your business can grow)
Canva, unique and easy design
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
Teachable, Create online courses and coaching services with Teachable. Transform your experience and know-how into a thriving knowledge business
Laughing with Gingers is a comedy podcast where two redheads with loud laughs share stories, play games, and spread silliness and joy. Hosted by Kristina Kury and Sara Alepin
Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount)
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle

Two Anchors Walk Into a Minnesota Wedding...

Christine O'Donnell is back - and she's joined by husband Steve Kudj - to talk about their wedding day (and get Steve's side of the story on how they met).
Listen to Christine's version of how they met, their proposal story, and more in College Sweethearts, LA Anchors, and a Minnesota Riverside Wedding.
 
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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!
Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing
Mabely Q, Making Business Successible. (That’s success + accessible put together, because the better you can serve your community, the bigger your business can grow.)
Canva, unique and easy design
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.
Teachable, Create online courses and coaching services with Teachable. Transform your experience and know-how into a thriving knowledge business
Laughing with Gingers is a comedy podcast where two redheads with loud laughs share stories, play games, and spread silliness and joy. Hosted by Kristina Kury and Sara Alepin
Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount)
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle

How to Honeymoon like a Pro and Maximize Your Trip

Are you an adventurer or a leisure traveler? Do you prefer safari or city? Beach or mountains? With so many options, how do you choose the right honeymoon for you?
This week, we're dishing about honeymoon planning. From the best things to pack to the best location for you to how much time to take and everything in between!
Guest: Alyson, Jetaway Guru
 
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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!
Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing
Mabely Q, Making Business Successible. (That’s success + accessible put together, because the better you can serve your community, the bigger your business can grow.)
Canva, unique and easy design
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.
Teachable, Create online courses and coaching services with Teachable. Transform your experience and know-how into a thriving knowledge business
Laughing with Gingers is a comedy podcast where two redheads with loud laughs share stories, play games, and spread silliness and joy. Hosted by Kristina Kury and Sara Alepin
Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount)
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle

Know Yourself and Stay True to You When Planning Your Wedding

Understanding your strengths and weaknesses plays a bigger part in wedding planning than most of us realize. Me? I'm not great at planning in general. And, Victoria isn't either.
Pushing ourselves to do something we're not the best at can often lead to unnecessary stress, disappointment, and frustration. So, play to your strengths and hire a professional or ask for help for the other stuff.
Guest: Victoria Cooper, The Little Decisions Podcast
 
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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!
Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing
Mabely Q, Making Business Successible. (That’s success + accessible put together, because the better you can serve your community, the bigger your business can grow.)
Canva, unique and easy design
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.
Teachable, Create online courses and coaching services with Teachable. Transform your experience and know-how into a thriving knowledge business
Laughing with Gingers is a comedy podcast where two redheads with loud laughs share stories, play games, and spread silliness and joy. Hosted by Kristina Kury and Sara Alepin
Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount)
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle

Do You Need a Tent for Your Wedding?

There are a lot of logistics that go into wedding planning - and rentals are no exception.
Even if a tent is your "plan B", you need to reserve it in advance or you might be out of luck. 
Adam The Tent Guy is answering all of our questions. From tent size to table size to which type of tent is best for which season (and even time of day!).
Guest: Adam, Tent-All Rent-All + The Tent Guy
 
Want your question answered? You can submit your questions to The Wedding Dish through our Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast. If you'd like to be a guest on The Wedding Dish, visit theweddingdishpodcast.com/dish-with-us
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com!
 
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
Mabely Q, Making Business Successible. (That’s success + accessible put together, because the better you can serve your community, the bigger your business can grow.)
Canva, unique and easy design
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.
Teachable, Create online courses and coaching services with Teachable. Transform your experience and know-how into a thriving knowledge business
Laughing with Gingers is a comedy podcast where two redheads with loud laughs share stories, play games, and spread silliness and joy. Hosted by Kristina Kury and Sara Alepin
Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount)
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle

Long-Distance to Married at 40

The story of how we met is actually the story of how we didn't meet for a super long time. We went to the same tiny college, we taught at the same school... We have tons of friends in common. It's hysterical that we didn't meet for 20 years.
Myka and Dagan got married in Newport, OR. The day was perfect, but the planning process was not. Planning a wedding long-distance meant that these two weren't able to enjoy the "togetherness" of planning a wedding. 
Hear their story on this week's episode of The Wedding Dish!
 
Guest: Myka Hansen, Teen Forward
 
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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!
Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing
Mabely Q, Making Business Successible. (That’s success + accessible put together, because the better you can serve your community, the bigger your business can grow.)
Canva, unique and easy design
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.
Teachable, Create online courses and coaching services with Teachable. Transform your experience and know-how into a thriving knowledge business
Laughing with Gingers is a comedy podcast where two redheads with loud laughs share stories, play games, and spread silliness and joy. Hosted by Kristina Kury and Sara Alepin
Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount)
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle