On this episode we sit down with Louis Avanti, professional wedding planner and owner of AMG Events and Visuals. Louis is one of the premeir planners in the tri-state area of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. He talks about all of his experiences, tips and tricks. ‼️ For More Wedding Hacks, Tips & Advice, be sure to subscribe for weekly podcasts. ‼️ Listen to this podcast on the go:Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixed-conversations/id1775738344Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FwB7HS0IMfDmgoQU435qc?si=H1Md-ULcTIKGH5V-evB7rwiHeart Radio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1010-mixed-conversations-230508751/Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/02636836-9ced-4d9f-bbc9-ac50ade6c81f/mixed-conversationsBe sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /aldoryanPatrick Soldi:   / patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / aliveeventsent  Check us out on our other social platforms! Instagram:   / aliveeventsent  Tik Tok:   / aliveeventsent  Facebook:   / aliveeventsdjs  00:00:00 - Start00:00:58 - Intro00:08:01 - Why is it important to have high end events?00:10:56 - How Planner’s View Events…00:13:49 - Timing Out An Event - Who Makes The Decisions?00:14:40 - Louis’ Major Hack!00:17:06 - How To Always Be Ahead Of Everything At A Wedding..00:20:00 - A Big Pet Peeve…00:21:57 - How A PROPER wedding should be …00:26:04 - Is Having More Things BETTER?!00:28:06 - Cocktail, Ceremony, Reception - IN THAT ORDER00:31:18 - What If I Enjoy Planning My Wedding?00:38:10 - Is It Ever Too Late To Hire A Planner?00:43:36 - What EXACTLY is Event Planning?00:53:26 - The Difference between a 35k & 350k Wedding00:59:11 - Perception is EVERYTHING01:05:45 - What Comes First - DJ or Photo?01:11:07 - Unreasonable Timelines - Do They Exist?01:18:58 - Examples of Unrealistic timelines01:22:56 - Here’s a trick for food tasting01:29:06 - Fire Questions

‼️ For More Wedding Hacks, Tips & Advice, be sure to subscribe for weekly podcasts. ‼️ Listen to this podcast on the go:Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixed-conversations/id1775738344Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FwB7HS0IMfDmgoQU435qc?si=H1Md-ULcTIKGH5V-evB7rwiHeart Radio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1010-mixed-conversations-230508751/Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/02636836-9ced-4d9f-bbc9-ac50ade6c81f/mixed-conversationsBe sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /aldoryanPatrick Soldi:   / patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / aliveeventsent  Check us out on our other social platforms! Instagram:   / aliveeventsent  Tik Tok:   / aliveeventsent  Facebook:   / aliveeventsdjs  Chapters: 00:00:00 - Start00:00:55 - Intros00:02:10 - Experience With The Venue00:06:08 - Venue Hunting00:08:24 - How They Found Out About US00:10:58 - How Did Your Wedding Vision Change?00:13:19 - Being The First In The Friend Group To Get Married00:15:41 - Did They Go Past Their Budget?00:18:56 - How Did They Save $$$00:22:46 - Planning a Wedding While Both Working Full Time00:28:09 - How Much Delegation Did You Give?00:37:29 - The Groom….almost died….00:40:21 - How was your media/photos?00:45:25 - Was There Any Non-Negotiables?00:49:08 - Photobooth DISASTER00:55:29 - What are you telling your friends?00:57:57 - To Ice Luge, or Not To Ice Luge?01:03:31 - How They Ended The Wedding01:06:11 - Paying Vendors BEFORE The Wedding01:11:35 - How Much Should You Trust Social Media Decisions?01:16:39 - Final Thoughts01:19:40 - Outros

In this video, Patrick & Jon sit down with Meghan & Jonathan Rogers. They got married on December 22, 2024 at Renault Winery in Egg Harbor, NJ and had a KILLER wedding reception. Jonathan and Meghan talk about the real turths to wedding planning, including:Why Bridal Shows SuckHow TikTok & Pintrest aren't always realityDiscussing Wedding Budgeting & HacksPersonalized Options That Made a HUGE differenceand so much more... Bridal Shows SUCK, TikTok vs Reality, & Wedding Budget HacksListen to this podcast on the go:Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FwB7HS...iHeart Radio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1010-m...Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/026...Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /aldoryanPatrick Soldi:   / patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / aliveeventsent  Check us out on our other social platforms! Instagram:  / aliveeventsent  Tik Tok:  / aliveeventsent  Facebook:  / aliveeventsdjs 

In this episode, we sit down with expert event planner Christine Figliuolo.With years of experience planning weddings across the New York Tri-State area, Christine knows what it takes to create unforgettable events.She shares insider tips on:The latest wedding trendsWhat brides really expectHow to stay on budgetAnd why hiring a planner can save you time, stress—and moneyIf you’re planning a wedding (or even thinking about it), don’t miss this.Christine’s advice could change everything.Be sure to follow Christine on all social platforms:@CbcEvents Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /aldoryanPatrick Soldi:   / patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / aliveeventsent  Check us out on our other social platforms! Instagram:   / aliveeventsent  Tik Tok:   / aliveeventsent  Facebook:   / aliveeventsdjs  Chapters:00:00:00 - IntroGear List:Microphones : EV RE20 Dynamic Broadcast Mic https://a.co/d/bWC2UoJSony A7iii: https://a.co/d/9TLtxzWSony ZV-E10: https://a.co/d/bJWr6LOGoPro Hero 10: https://a.co/d/j32JqNS

DJs Vs Event Planners, Nightmare Stories & Vision BoardsOn this episode we brought in Valiere & Lily from Jolee Events. They are event planners servicing the tri-state area of NY & New Jersey. Joined by Aldo Ryan, Patrick Soldi goes over a ton of topics, including DJs Vs Event Planners, Nightmare Stories & Vision Boards. Be sure to check out the chapters for better navigation!Follow them on Instagram:@jolee.events@valeriechabb Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /aldoryanPatrick Soldi:   / patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / aliveeventsent  Check us out on our other social platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AliveEventsEnt/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliveeventsentFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliveEventsDJsChapters:00:00:00 - Start00:00:48 - Intros For Lily & Valerie - Jolee Events00:04:53 - Handling Family Dynamics As An Event Planner00:08:34 - What Do Event Planners Even Do?00:14:34 - Making Difficult Decisions As A Planner00:17:49 - Why You NEED An Event Planner00:20:40 - How Do Event Planners Get Paid00:23:38 - What is JOLEE’s WHY?00:24:27 - The BAD SIde of Event Planning (Nightmare Stories)00:30:46 - The Empanthetic Side of Event Planning vs Business00:34:56 - The Benefit of ONE Person To Call00:39:26 - You’re Paying For THE SYSTEM…00:43:15 - Ideal Flow For A Timeline00:47:11 - DJs Working with Event Planners00:49:53 - Working With Vendors That CLIENT Booked01:02:00 - Maintaining Vendor Relationships01:05:38 - What Trends Are You Seeing?01:13:29 - Importance of making it different without it difficult01:20:00 - OutroGear List:Microphones : EV RE20 Dynamic Broadcast Mic https://a.co/d/bWC2UoJSony A7iii: https://a.co/d/9TLtxzWSony ZV-E10: https://a.co/d/bJWr6LOGoPro Hero 10: https://a.co/d/j32JqNS

In this episode, Jon Divine & Patrick Soldi discuss some of the major points of using the online wedding directories, WeddingWire.com & TheKnot.com. They also discuss the other points of documenting events to show to clients, discuss horrible wedding ideas and more! Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /aldoryanPatrick Soldi:   / patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / aliveeventsent  Check us out on our other social platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AliveEventsEnt/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliveeventsentFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliveEventsDJsChapters:Gear List:Microphones : EV RE20 Dynamic Broadcast Mic https://a.co/d/bWC2UoJSony A7iii: https://a.co/d/9TLtxzWSony ZV-E10: https://a.co/d/bJWr6LOGoPro Hero 10: https://a.co/d/j32JqNS

Wedding Venues vs DJs! Mixed Conversations | Episode 009In this episode, we welcome Victoria Collia-Bowman! She is the Senior Events Coordinator at The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor In Hazlet, NJ. In this video, Victoria talks about working with brides specifically for venue shopping, managing expectations, creating a fun atmosphere and answering some undisclosed questions couples have for their venue. Be sure to follow Victoria & The Gramercy at  @TheGramercyNJ and  @TheGramercyNJ  Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /aldoryanPatrick Soldi:   / patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / aliveeventsent  Check us out on our other social platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AliveEventsEnt/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliveeventsentFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliveEventsDJsChapters:Gear List:Microphones : EV RE20 Dynamic Broadcast Mic https://a.co/d/bWC2UoJSony A7iii: https://a.co/d/9TLtxzWSony ZV-E10: https://a.co/d/bJWr6LOGoPro Hero 10: https://a.co/d/j32JqNS

Join Jon Divine, Aldo Ryan and Patrick Soldi as they discuss some important topics revolving around planning a private event. They discuss the issues surrounding working with restaurants vs private event spaces, working with inexperienced Event Planners and more! Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /aldoryanPatrick Soldi:   / patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / aliveeventsent  Check us out on our other social platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AliveEventsEnt/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliveeventsentFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliveEventsDJs

In this episode, we meet with Chris "Ox" Liconti. Chris is the owner of ‪@c4eventgroup and a performing wedding entertainer for many years. Chris is one of the revolutionary producers of asthetic lighting for weddings and private events and in this podcast we discuss a litany of topics.Such As:  Wedding Lighting At Venues! Bridal Asthetics, Wedding SecretsBe sure to follow Chris on all of his social media pages!   / chrisoxnyc    / c4eventgroup    / c4deejays  

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Garrity aka DJ HiKevin. Kevin is a DJ for ‪@SCEEventGroup‬ and has been a working DJ for many years. He has serviced weddings all over the tri-state area of NJ and continues to provide excellent service to his clients. Jon and Kevin sit down and talk about multiple topics, including some of the best wedding party entrance music, dating a DJ, best practices of music prep for a wedding and the biggest pet peeves! Be sure to follow Kevin on all social platforms ‪@djhikevin‬ !  / djhikevin  Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /aldoryanPatrick Soldi:   / patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / aliveeventsent  

TERRIBLE WEDDING SPEECHES! Venue Sound Systems 👎🏼, Bad Venues?In this episode, the 3 core members of Alive Events sit down together and discuss a slew of important wedding topics! Aldo Ryan, Jon Divine & Patrick Soldi discuss what to do with in house sound systems at venues, bad speeches, how venues treat vendors, and more! Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / @officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /@aldoryanPatrick Soldi:   / @patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / @aliveeventsent  

So, Who Pays For The Wedding?In this episode of Mixed Conversations, we sit down with Aldo Ryan, the renowned Master of Ceremonies and owner of Alive Events. He is a Wedding Entertainment Director and has been servicing couples for nearly 25 years. He is one of the most sought out entertainers in the east coast and has performed with artists such as: Pitbull, Flo Rida, Christina Aguilera, Drake, and more. Aldo and Jon share their personal experiences in the business, planning weddings, nightmare stories and more! Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / @officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /@aldoryanPatrick Soldi:   / @patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / @aliveeventsent  

Weddings COST A LOT, Pop Rock = Dad Rock?, The Right Vendors..In this episode of Mixed Conversations, we sit with Sam Marcus, aka DJ BPN from New Jersey. We discuss how Weddings COST A LOT, how 2000s Pop Rock music is slowly becoming Dad Rock, and how to properly select the right vendors. Sam is an accomplished DJ who has worked with countless couples to plan their wedding and life celebrations. With 15+ years experience, she brings a unique perspective on how you should focus on your wedding planning. Be sure to follow Sam on Instagram:  / djbpn  Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / @officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /@aldoryanPatrick Soldi:   /@patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / @aliveeventsent  

Jon Divine & Patrick Soldi talk about how wedding trends aren't the way to plan your wedding! They review some epic wedding fails, talk about destination weddings and more! 

In this episode, Jon Divine sits down with Private Event MC, Patrick Soldi and discuss tons of topics involving weddings. They briefly go over Awesome 1st Dance Ideas, Why some people will never dance at a wedding, why DJs aren't all toolbags, and much more. Be sure to subscribe to listen to a new podcast every week!