The Wedding Dish

Top Episode! We dish with a #coronawedding couple; after their destination wedding in the groom's hometown of Tulum, Mexico, was cancelled in May 2020, this couple decided to head to the courthouse in downtown LA with their newly adopted senior (super cute!) puggle and elope. The photos are fantastic, filled with love and happiness. 
 
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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

Top Episode! In marketing, video is king. If you're scrolling on social media, video stops you in your tracks. If someone is looking for a wedding vendor, they're going to watch the videos on your website. Why? Because they want to know you! And, video is a great way to build the know-like-trust factor.
We're dishing with Tara Garwood, CEO of Banner Day Films, who specializes in using videography for marketing. Everything you need to know about creating the perfect marketing video for your wedding business!
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

When you're a loud laugher and get married in the mountains, it echoes. When you marry into a boisterous family, your wedding can be heard around the world.
Sara is joined by the ladies behind Laughing with Gingers; Producer Liz tells the story of how she met, fell in love with, and married guest co-host Kristina's brother (that's a mouthful, huh?).
Liz and Shaun had the perfect wedding for them — an intimate celebration in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, CA. Their Airbnb had an amazing view and the snow that fell the night before they said, "I do," couldn't have been more perfect.
 
Transcripts and show notes are available at The Wedding Dish.
Don't forget to follow, rate, and review The Wedding Dish on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast. This episode is brought to you by: • Photos from the Harty, Internationally acclaimed wedding photography • District Bliss, the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease • Lemon Tree Editorial, copywriting for wedding professionals • Sprout Creative, marketing for entrepreneurs • Laughing with Gingers, a podcast where two feisty redheads spread silliness and joy • Mabely Q, accessibility education
 
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Get your hands out of everyone else's wallet and don't price your services or products based on what other people are doing; don't watch what everyone else seems to be doing and try to imitate them, just hoping it works for you; and remember that your clientele has never planned a wedding before, so step back from the curse of knowledge and educate your clients.
These are just a few tidbits that came out of our conversation with Heidi Thompson, the woman behind Evolve Your Wedding Business.
We delve into marketing in the wedding industry and how different it is from most other entrepreneurial spaces. If you're a wedding pro, this episode is for you.
 
Transcripts and show notes are available at The Wedding Dish.
Don't forget to follow, rate, and review The Wedding Dish on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast. This episode is brought to you by: • Photos from the Harty, Internationally acclaimed wedding photography • District Bliss, the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease • Lemon Tree Editorial, copywriting for wedding professionals • Sprout Creative, marketing for entrepreneurs • Laughing with Gingers, a podcast where two feisty redheads spread silliness and joy • Mabely Q, accessibility education
 
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Planning a wedding can bring up a lot of emotions — for everyone. Getting the support you need in order to engage with your engagement, manage expectations (yours and others), and move forward with excitement!
Planning your wedding - and your marriage! - should feel fun, not frustrating. Sara is joined by Jacquelyn Burt, the woman behind First Looks. Jacquelyn is a coach, educator, and award-winning wedding makeup artist. She combines her experience as a wedding industry pro with training in education and counseling to offer both on-site makeup services and personalized emotional support coaching. Her work is to bring ease, clarity, and joy into your wedding planning and celebration!
 
Transcripts and show notes are available at The Wedding Dish.
Don't forget to follow, rate, and review The Wedding Dish on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast. This episode is brought to you by: • Photos from the Harty, Internationally acclaimed wedding photography • District Bliss, the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease • Lemon Tree Editorial, copywriting for wedding professionals • Sprout Creative, marketing for entrepreneurs • Laughing with Gingers, a podcast where two feisty redheads spread silliness and joy • Mabely Q, accessibility education
 
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Having a unique first dance song or music that means something to you and your guests can really set the tone for your wedding day.⁠⁠Sara is joined by Shawn of Bash Entertainment for Season 4 Episode ⁠12: You Don't Have to go the Traditional Route with Music⁠⁠⁠We dish about an Elvis impersonator officiant who sang the first song, a groom who entered by flying in a Black Hawk helicopter, and more!⁠⁠
Sara is joined by Shawn of Bash Entertainment.
 
Transcripts and show notes are available at The Wedding Dish.
Don't forget to follow, rate, and review The Wedding Dish on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast. This episode is brought to you by: • Photos from the Harty, Internationally acclaimed wedding photography • District Bliss, the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease • Lemon Tree Editorial, copywriting for wedding professionals • Sprout Creative, marketing for entrepreneurs • Laughing with Gingers, a podcast where two feisty redheads spread silliness and joy • Mabely Q, accessibility education
 
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Have you ever thought about how lighting, the height of the centerpieces, combining live music with a DJ, and captioning your music might enhance your guest experience (and yours)?
What about scheduled a 45-minute nap into your wedding day? Outside the box thinking can make your wedding day more enjoyable than you ever imagined!
In this episode of The Wedding Dish, we dive into a whole bunch of ways that weddings can be accessible and super fun!
From having interpreters to transcripts to captioning the music and displaying it, Keri and Andrew made sure everyone was included in their wedding day. And, we love it!
Sara is joined by Erin Perkins, the CEO and accessibility educator behind Mabely Q.
 
Transcripts and show notes are available at The Wedding Dish.
 
Don't forget to follow, rate, and review The Wedding Dish on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast. This episode is brought to you by: • Photos from the Harty, Internationally acclaimed wedding photography • District Bliss, the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease • Lemon Tree Editorial, copywriting for wedding professionals • Sprout Creative, marketing for entrepreneurs • Laughing with Gingers, a podcast where two feisty redheads spread silliness and joy • Mabely Q, accessibility education
 
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How do we learn about different cultures and customs? Ask! Millen, a wedding and event planner in the Washington DC area, shares her experience growing up as an Eritrean woman in the United States and the importance of culture and tradition in wedding celebrations.
 
Transcripts and show notes are available at The Wedding Dish.
 
Don't forget to follow, rate, and review The Wedding Dish on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on Instagram @theweddingdishpodcast. This episode is brought to you by: • Photos from the Harty, Internationally acclaimed wedding photography • District Bliss, the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease • Lemon Tree Editorial, copywriting for wedding professionals • Sprout Creative, marketing for entrepreneurs • Laughing with Gingers, a podcast where two feisty redheads spread silliness and joy • Mabely Q, accessibility education
 
Want to be part of the show? Click here!