A fun and quirky wedding planning podcast designed to help couples think outside the box! That’s right—expect the expected. We’ve seen it all (or so we thought), and we’re here to share the stories, surprises, and lessons from behind the scenes on real life wedding days.
Join a wedding planner and a wedding photographer as they chat about all things weddings—so you can get ready for your big day in ways you never imagined!
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A fun and quirky wedding planning podcast designed to help couples think outside the box! That’s right—expect the expected. We’ve seen it all (or so we thought), and we’re here to share the stories, surprises, and lessons from behind the scenes on real life wedding days.
Join a wedding planner and a wedding photographer as they chat about all things weddings—so you can get ready for your big day in ways you never imagined!
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In this episode of What in the Wedding, hosts Hannah and Ashley discuss the challenges and changes in wedding planning, including the importance of coordination, vendor expectations, and the impact of social media on weddings. They share personal experiences, trends in the industry, and creative ways to engage guests during the celebration. The conversation also touches on the significance of timely communication with hair and makeup teams and the evolving nature of unplugged weddings.
Takeaways
Expect the unexpected in wedding planning.
Coordination is key to a successful wedding day.
Photoshop skills are essential for photographers.
Pricing should reflect the value of services offered.
Don't be afraid to ask vendors about their capabilities.
Engaging guests creatively can enhance the wedding experience.
Unplugged weddings are becoming less common.
Table racing can be a fun way to engage guests.
Hair and makeup teams need advance notice for start times.
Communication with vendors is crucial for a smooth event.
Keywords
wedding planning, podcast, coordination, photography, vendor expectations, trends, unplugged weddings, guest engagement, buffet lines, hair and makeup
@Riverside...we love you for podcasting! Thank you!
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We're back finally after some big life changes and updates from one of us! Join us while we catch you up AND discuss what's been going on this 2025 wedding season.
Videographer Shoutout: Carrie White Photography
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We're officially plugging along in 2025 wedding season! So, what's been going on?!
Vendor Shout Outs:
Oglebay, Wheeling, WV
Waterfront Hall Wheeling, WV
Finest Events
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We're back...with our second part of the "Wedding Hacks" Series!
News Story: https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/mobile-boutique-reduces-waste-on-your-wedding-day
Kristi Tenlov Photo https://www.kristitelnov.com/
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Today, we go through the new viral social media trend "What Went Wrong at my Wedding" and talk about how common and expected these moments can be!
News Story: https://www.newsweek.com/bride-fuming-what-sister-did-wedding-pregnancy-announcement-2044084
Tik Tok Creators/Tags
@Louise | size 14 out
@mariefeandjakesnow
@Nina Franco
@mkinleeb
@Kendra K
@Renovating Our Home
@L Y S | a newlywed
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In this episode, we explore a new wedding vendor service...content creators! We're hoping this will be a 2 PART series!
News Story: https://www.dexerto.com/tiktok/makeup-artist-thrown-out-of-wedding-for-filming-tiktoks-during-ceremony-2897626/
Reference Links:
https://www.planwithlaur.com/blog/how-much-should-you-pay-for-a-wedding-content-creator#:~:text=If%20you're%20new%20to,video–shot%20on%20their%20phone.
IG @contentwithnik
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We had another listener request AND it was one of our very own clients. She asked, "How can you thank your vendors?" Let's talk about it!
News Story: https://people.com/grooms-best-friend-accuses-bride-of-purposely-setting-wedding-date-on-day-she-cant-attend-8788149
Guest: Justin Geery of Justin Geery Films
Win/Whomp Credits: IG @charlastorey @lightcannonfilms
Photo/Video Learning: Click School, Runaway Vows, How to Film Weddings
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Join us as we unpack all the behind the scenes details and logistics of one of the most beautiful weddings we've ever been blessed to be a part of!
News Story: Tik Tok RSVP Excel Sheet @kateeoneilll (Pinned Post 2024-12-28)
Vendor Shoutouts:
Waterfront Hall Wheeling, WV - https://waterfronthall.com/
DJ Brian Oliver - http://www.wvweddingdj.com/index.html
Content Creator - IG @ContentwithNik
Ceremony Decor/Cake - IG @masterpiecesofoldtown
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We're diving into a new year and dipping our toes into wedding planning!
NEWS STORY: https://www.brides.com/minted-brides-wedding-color-of-the-year-2025-verona-sunset-8710960
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In this episode, we take a more intentional dive into how family and friends play a role in your big day whether that be as a vendor OR as a difficult individual to manage.
News Story: https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2024/10/dear-abby-widowed-father-of-bride-wonders-what-role-his-girlfriend-should-play-in-upcoming-wedding.html
Returning Guest: Justin Geery
https://www.geerymedia.com
IG: @justingeeryfilms
Facebook: Geery Media, LLC
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It's Halloween! Welcome our newest guest, Mr. Justin Geery, as we get off track talking a little of this and a little of that this wedding season - most importantly...family and friends at weddings!
NEWS STORY: https://apnews.com/article/wedding-guests-politics-etiquette-f965ee7505df83c141c78c96a0805908
Special Guest: Justin Geery
https://www.geerymedia.com
IG: @justingeeryfilms
Facebook: Geery Media, LLC
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We didn't plan for seasons...but it's been a whole YEAR since we started this podcast on a whim!
Join us for our season finale while we chat allllll random things weddings!
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In this episode, we welcome Ali, Hannah's editor to chat all things weddings with us!
News Story: https://nypost.com/2024/09/09/lifestyle/influencer-divides-fan-with-wedding-dress-i-would-politely-ask-her-to-change-outfits-or-leave/
Find Ali!
https://www.alizurschmiede.com
IG @alizurschmiede
Shoutouts
Katelyn James - https://katelynjames.com/
Oglebay - https://oglebay.com/
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Ashley is back from maternity leave and we're going to keep it simple and watch and discuss the long list of wedding related Tik Tok's Hannah's been saving!
News Story: https://people.com/brides-dad-invites-guests-to-her-wedding-without-telling-her-8693914
Tik Toks (In Order):
@CrossedKeyEstate 2023-7-31
@ashleyerossi 2023-7-24
@cal-cifer_2.0 2023-8-19
@HeySeanTaylor 2023-9-12
@chanteclairefarm 2023-9-17
@magicalmomentsmedia 2023-9-12
@amafinders 2023-9-29
@breanamariephotography 2024-8-5
@rachelwardxo 2024-7-8
@ashleycarlascio 5 Days Ago (From 2024-8-14)
@bellaboydphotos 2024-8-13
@weddingprocass 2024-2-1
@asianbridesoroity 2024-3-11
@weddingprocass 2024-7-4
Shoutouts/Mentions
Geery Media
Oglebay
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