The Wedding Dish

You have questions, we have answers! Vanessa of Little Black Book is answering questions about the state of the wedding industry, etiquette and best practices while navigating health concerns, and new cool trends!
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com and check us out on Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast!
 
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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.
Lemon Tree Editorial writes authentic and inclusive website copy for kickass wedding vendors who have something to say, but who may also struggle saying it in a polished, put-together, badass-thought-leader kind of way
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!) — reminder to keep your pets safe during fireworks and cool during the summer!
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle

June and Garrick knew they wanted their wedding to be a party. They also knew they wanted to incorporate family traditions and Kenyan culture. Every detail was personal; from the ethically sourced feathers of Kenyan birds in their wedding attire to their venue and everything in between. And, boy was it a party! 
 
Wedding Vendors
Photography: Photos from the Harty
Dress: Francesca's Bridal 
Custom Feather Hairpins: Kpoeta By Ambica 
Hair & Make-up: Dry Land Salon
Florals: Local Color Flowers
Ceremony, Reception & Catering: Gertrudes (Baltimore Museum of Art)
Live Band: Bachelor Boys Band
Invitations: Dunkirk Designs
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com and check us out on Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast!
 
Get premium content and support The Wedding Dish by joining our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/theweddingdish
 
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.
Lemon Tree Editorial writes authentic and inclusive website copy for kickass wedding vendors who have something to say, but who may also struggle saying it in a polished, put-together, badass-thought-leader kind of way
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!) — reminder to keep your pets safe during fireworks and cool during the summer!
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle

At 23 years old, Kelly Faetanini became the head designer at Priscilla of Boston, eventually launching her own line two weeks before her own wedding (imagine mindblown emoji here). 
Her budget-friendly, customizable wedding gowns are stunning. And, you can add convertible pieces to change your look throughout your celebration!
Get all the details in this week's episode.
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com and check us out on Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast!
 
Get premium content and support The Wedding Dish by joining our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/theweddingdish
 
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.
Lemon Tree Editorial writes authentic and inclusive website copy for kickass wedding vendors who have something to say, but who may also struggle saying it in a polished, put-together, badass-thought-leader kind of way
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!) — reminder to keep your pets safe during fireworks and cool during the summer!
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle

Looking for a unique first dance song? Can't find a song that tells your story? Faith Rumer writes highly personal songs for her couples - and performs the song on the wedding day. 
When I sang the song at their wedding and they both cried tears of joy. I'm smiling right now just remembering it. It was magical.
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com and check us out on Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast!
 
Get premium content and support The Wedding Dish by joining our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/theweddingdish
 
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.
Lemon Tree Editorial writes authentic and inclusive website copy for kickass wedding vendors who have something to say, but who may also struggle saying it in a polished, put-together, badass-thought-leader kind of way
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!) — reminder to keep your pets safe during fireworks and cool during the summer!
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle

The pandemic threw a lot of us for a loop in the wedding industry, but it gave this couple the opportunity to celebrate in the way that they truly wanted — small, intimate, personal, and at home.
We both think we really lucked out by having a pandemic wedding. Neither of us had any interest in planning and our parents both had a lot of requests. It was gearing up to be a nightmare. Then the pandemic hit and our parents were suddenly more concerned about us getting married than planning a big multicultural extravaganza.
Jess, the CEO of Backbone Business, shares her wedding story and how they navigated the planning process prior to the pandemic and pivoted to get the wedding that they truly wanted in the end.
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com and check us out on Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast!
 
Get premium content and support The Wedding Dish by joining our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/theweddingdish
 
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.
Lemon Tree Editorial writes authentic and inclusive website copy for kickass wedding vendors who have something to say, but who may also struggle saying it in a polished, put-together, badass-thought-leader kind of way
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!) — reminder to keep your pets safe during fireworks and cool during the summer!
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle

Planning a surprise proposal? This episode is for you! From locations to best practices to tips and tricks — Chris Ferenzi Photography is sharing all of his best practices.
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com and check us out on Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast!
 
Get premium content and support The Wedding Dish by joining our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/theweddingdish
 
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.
Lemon Tree Editorial writes authentic and inclusive website copy for kickass wedding vendors who have something to say, but who may also struggle saying it in a polished, put-together, badass-thought-leader kind of way
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!) — reminder to keep your pets safe during fireworks and cool during the summer!
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle

Wondering how to choose the best color scheme for your wedding? What about budgeting so you can have the wedding day of your dreams without breaking the bank? Maybe you need a wedding checklist, but don't know where to find the best one for you (hint: you can find that at patreon.com/theweddingdish *wink wink*)In this episode, Sara answers listener's questions about wedding planning. Do you have a question you want answered? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com or send it to us on our Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast!
 
Get premium content and support The Wedding Dish by joining our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/theweddingdish
 
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.
Lemon Tree Editorial writes authentic and inclusive website copy for kickass wedding vendors who have something to say, but who may also struggle saying it in a polished, put-together, badass-thought-leader kind of way
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!) — reminder to keep your pets safe during fireworks and cool during the summer!
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle

Christine and Steve met in college; Steve was hooked right away, but Christine thought he was a little "much". Fast forward to after graduation when they moved to LA to anchor on a popular news network, got engaged in a surprising way, and started a family.
This episode is part one of this hilarious couples' story. 
You can find Christine @thechristineod and @brightsightedpros
 
Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com and follow us @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.
Lemon Tree Editorial writes authentic and inclusive website copy for kickass wedding vendors who have something to say, but who may also struggle saying it in a polished, put-together, badass-thought-leader kind of way
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!) — reminder to keep your pets safe during fireworks and cool during the summer!
BarkBox, A monthly themed box of toys, treats, and unleashed joy, thoughtfully designed to satisfy every dog’s unique playstyle