The Wedding Dish

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!
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Looking for a wedding pro to connect with? We've got you!
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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 
 
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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
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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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!

Human Connection, Eco-Friendly Badassery, and Stationery

When couples start the wedding planning process, they often don't know what they want their wedding stationery to look like, but they know how they want their guests to feel. That's where Type A Design Studios comes in.
We’re dishing about…
what is included in the traditional invitation suite - and where you can modify.
the must-haves that couples should absolutely not skip.
letterpress and eco-friendly options for stationery.
human connection - and why that’s so important as an eco-feminist artist.
… and more!
And, remember... First we learn the rules, then we break them.
Guest: Ashleigh, Type A Design Studios
 
RSVP for our upcoming Couples Social! Join us on 1/22/23 for this one-of-a-kind, super-fun event!
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!

Bring out the Best in You on Your Wedding Day - without Busting Your Budget

You want to look your best on your wedding day, but you don't want to break the bank. This week, we're dishing with Rissel and getting the details on how to plan your hair and makeup without busting your budget.
Guest: Rissel Beauty
RSVP for our upcoming Couples Social! Join us on 1/22/23 for this one-of-a-kind, super-fun event!
 
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!

Set the Tone with Your Wedding Music Soundtrack

Music is the soundtrack for your day. Think of it like a movie: the soundtrack moves it along, it sets the tone, and it gets people excited for what's next. It should also tell your story. Because your wedding day is a celebration of you as a couple.
 
Guest: Jacque, Perfekt Blend Band
RSVP for our upcoming Couples Social! Join us on 1/22/23 for this one-of-a-kind, super-fun event!
 
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!

Everything You Need to Know about Bar Service for Your Wedding Day

What's the difference between a dry hire and alcohol included when hiring bartending services for your wedding day? What are the pros and cons of a cash bar versus an open bar? The bar is probably the most waste-producing aspect of any event. So, how to create an environmentally friendly bar experience (and why compostable plastic cups are not the answer)?
Get all the answers in this week’s episode!
Guest: Jennifer, On the Fly Tapsters
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Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and graze our 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 (and podcasting) 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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Shifts and Trends in Wedding Celebrations with Love Inc. Magazine (Top Episode)

Ready for the top shifts and trends for 2023 weddings? We're on break for the season; enjoy this episode with Brittny, the editor and chief of Love Inc. Magazine!
Tune in to find out what Brittny has to say about trends like...⁠
Colors⁠
Elevated entertainment⁠
Type of celebrations⁠
Tents⁠
Patterns⁠
Micro vs over-the-top celebrations⁠
Linens + textures⁠
Unexpected florals + vignettes⁠
RSVP for our upcoming Couples Social! Join us on 1/22/23 for this one-of-a-kind, super-fun event!
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and graze our 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!)

Why (and How) Your Wedding Should Reflect You as a Couple

The phrase non-traditional gets thrown around a lot in the wedding world. But, what are "traditional weddings"? What makes a wedding off-beat? This week, we're dishing with a DC wedding planner about unique celebrations and how to prioritize your budget to have the experience for you - and your guests - that really feels right for you as a couple.
Guest: Vanessa, Little Black Book
RSVP for our upcoming Couples Social! Join us on 1/22/23 for this one-of-a-kind, super-fun event!
 
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and graze our 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!)