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A Wedding Podcast with Katie and Steffen is a fun, energetic, and informative podcast on all things wedding. From the moment you begin to think about your big day through even beyond the wedding day, Katie and Steffen, along with many wedding involved guests, will help you along your way to plan your perfect day! Whether it's a small intimate affair, a local wedding, or a large extravagant destination wedding, Katie and Steffen cover everything you need to know. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support
Pretty clear what is being discussed in today's episode. What do you think? Do you have to invite someone to your wedding if they came to your bridal shower?
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Should you pay for your bridesmaids' dresses? What about their hair and makeup? Even Jewelry. We talk about that and more in today's episode.
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In today's episode, we are talking all things food trucks and we may or may not start drooling as we discuss the possibility of having food trucks at a reception!
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You may have heard of bridal emergency kits, but have you truly looked into them? No matter if you are the couple to get married, a wedding party member, a family, or a friend, a bridal emergency kit should be a priority when it comes to wedding planning? Why? Because as Murphy's law says, if something can go wrong, it will. You don't want to be caught off guard. What if your dress gets a small hole in it? What if it's 100 million degrees outside? God forbid you forget deodorant! An emergency kit can be the difference-maker of a smooth wedding day and a stressful (or stinky) one.
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We know what you might be thinking, no way someone is asking this. Surprisingly, questions like this aren't that rare. Wedding traditions have been drilled in our heads so much that we almost feel like we are breaking some sort of rule if we do something out of order or whatever. Short answer is, it's your wedding day, do what you want, but we dive in deeper in this episode into this question and more.
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Do you know the difference between these setups? Should it matter to you? We think so! This was originally supposed to be a Q&A episode but as we discussed this topic prior to recording, we knew this was going to be the debate of the century! No exaggeration either. ;) What table setup should you do? Are there pros and cons of each setup? We go over all that and more in this episode.
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We are both 90s kids, and because Off-Topic is very 90s feeling, we felt it was appropriate that we discuss our favorite snacks from the 90s. Want to take a quick trip down memory lane? Check out this episode.
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We did an episode recently on tipping wedding vendors and we received a ton of questions on how much to tip specific vendors, so in this episode, we are starting servers and bartenders. How much should you tip them? Should you tip them? Is there a time when to not tip them? We go over these questions and more!
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Let us be clear, we are simply providing answers to what cocktail hour should look like. If you prefer to do it differently, great! You do you. We are huge supporters of this. However, if you want to know maybe what proper etiquette looks like, then we are here to help you. We just want to be sure to throw out this disclaimer before we get canceled again. ;)
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In today's off-topic discussion we are talking about the shows we are watching. Last year, let's be honest, we probably all binged more than we would like to admit. Now that things are starting to get back to normal and the busyness of life kicks in, we are probably finding ourselves too busy for TV or maybe our priorities changed a little bit and we just aren't consuming as much. We find ourselves consuming less but we still have a couple of shows we are watching and we are pretty excited to talk about them!
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What is the purpose of a wedding party? Are they there simply to have a good time and celebrate with you? If so, what's the difference then between the wedding party and your wedding guests? Shouldn't the wedding party have something that sets them apart aside from just the way they dress? If so, what is it?
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You just got an invite to a wedding, can you bring a plus one? In this episode, we talk about how to know when it's okay if you can bring a plus one or not. We also go over if you should ever ask the couple if it's okay if you bring a plus one. Like many of our conversations lately, we are sticking with some pretty controversial topics of discussion! But that's why you love us, right?
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Have you noticed more episodes lately? Have you noticed any other changes we've made? We've kind of been making changes here and there under the radar. In this episode, we are giving a little mid-season update on everything that's happening. From a new look to shorter and more episodes. We have a lot in the works!
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You may have seen this trend happening over the past year. You may have actually seen Britt on TV doing her Venmo challenge. She's approaching one year of doing them and has given away more than $25,000 in that time! We had to have her on to talk about her experience with it and how she got started. As well as talking about how you can get involved too!
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Oh man, are we becoming those podcasters where we just talk about controversial things? We promise we aren't doing this on purpose. Honestly, we are just researching and listening to what couples are currently talking about and this is one such topic that many have asked about. Storytime, you were close friends in grade school but haven't talked since then, but you remain pretty close on social media. You post your engagement announcement and your friend from grade school comments how excited they are for you and can't wait to celebrate with you. Uh oh... you didn't intend on inviting this person. How do you handle the situation? We talk about this and more in today's episode.
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Well, not really, but in the podcast world, you can be whatever you want, am I right? In this Off-Topic episode, Steffen talks about his experience gardening and the methods he uses. In these crazy times, growing your own food is booming right now! So much so, finding heirloom GMO-free vegetable seeds is becoming harder and harder to come by as they sell out so quickly! How can you make sure to grow your own food and not break your back doing it? That's what we talk about in today's episode
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Last year affected a lot of weddings. Plans changed, dates were canceled, event centers shut down, some even began to value things a little differently and that's what happened to one couple. They planned their wedding for 2020 and after some time of covid shutdown, their priorities changed. They went ahead with getting married, but in a different way, but now they are stuck with their deposits that secured their larger wedding event. What would you do? Would you proceed with the event even though you're already married? Or would you do what this couple did and go to TikTok to try and sell your wedding?
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It's the age-old question, right? How much should I spend on a wedding gift? Okay, maybe it's not an age-old question, but I'm sure you've thought it before. Does it matter your relationship with the couple? Can you spend too little or too much? In this episode, we take a deep dive into talking about money, everyone's favorite topic. What do you think? Let us know on our social, we'd love to hear if you agree or disagree with us.
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We aren't going to lie, this episode feels a bit awkward. Who enjoys talking about money? Especially tipping. However, it's a question that is asked frequently. Is tipping wedding vendors normal? If so how much. While we don't get into the specifics of how much with each vendor in this episode, rest assured, we will break down how much to tip each vendor in future episodes. In today's episode, we simply answer the question of whether or not you should tip your wedding vendors.
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Katie recently traveled to Miami and without warning her flight got canceled and the soonest they could get her on a flight home was three days later, but the story doesn't end there. But let's be honest, stranded in Miami for 3 days? Can it really be that bad?
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When it comes to your wedding day makeup, what are some things you should consider? Who should you work with? Is there a way to find someone who is perfect to work with? We take a deep dive into wedding day makeup in this episode with Loren. Loren owns Loren Cosmetics and provides not just makeup services, but educational services as well as a product line! This was such an informative podcast and surprisingly, it's our first makeup podcast that we have done!!
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That is today's question, check out the episode to see how we answer and why we say one of these is better than the other.
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You guys, we are unpacking some dirty laundry in this episode. This is probably the most uncomfortable episode we've ever recorded but it's a conversation that needs to be had. Why? Because so many couples plan their weddings around what outside influences say they should do and so many times when couples want to do something their own way, family and friends can oftentimes react in a way that leads to stress, hurt feelings, broken relationships, and so on. Come along this journey with us, we laugh and we cringe. It's a roller coaster of emotions this one.
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We like to claim that we are the wedding experts, and in certain areas, we are definitely experts. In this quick question and answer episode, we discuss why you should absolutely hire a professional.
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Welcome to a totally new episode series called Off Topic with Katie and Steffen. We have a lot of listeners who aren't planning a wedding but they love listening to us and requested we talk about something other than weddings. You asked, we're delivering. Like our Q&A series, these episodes are going to be around 10 minutes long. In our first episode, Katie talks about her experience camping for the first time in her life!
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This is a pretty common question in the wedding planning community. Is a wedding part necessary? Maybe you were in a wedding party and you feel the pressure to ask that bride or groom to be in your wedding party too? Maybe you have a ton of friends and the thought of having a 20+ person wedding party is stressful. Whatever the case may be, there seems to always be someone who asks if a wedding party is necessary. Check out today's Q&A episode to hear our thoughts.
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You know if we are talking about the reception, we are probably going to talk about food. In this episode, we talk about one thing you must have at your reception. Whether it's near the beginning or the end, this one thing works for any part of the reception and there are so many ways to make it an experience for your guests!
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It's the age-old question when it comes to wedding planning, what is the perfect day? How do we know what the perfect day is? How do we book that day? Is there a perfect wedding day? That and more in this Q&A episode.
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When it comes to your wedding DJ, what are some things to consider? How do you choose the right one? What about your wedding music? What songs shouldn't you play and what ones should you? Should your DJ pick all the songs or should you make a playlist? We talk about all of that and more in this latest episode with Shawn Cox, owner of Bash Entertainment, www.mibash.com.
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We are only three episodes into the questions series, you knew it wasn't going to be long until we got on the topic of food, right? Here we are! What are some good appetizer ideas for a wedding day. Katie works in the catering space, so this is kind of her specialty.
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The past month we have had our own March Madness going on the page. In our annual Proposal showdown, this year was voting on the best TV/Movie proposal scene. This year turned a little controversial with some of the results. But it came down to "Friends" Monical and Chandler vs "The Office" Jim and Pam. In this episode, we talk about the results and our thoughts.
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It's time for another Q&A episode. Today's question comes from a bride asking if she should have a day-of coordinator for her wedding day. Check out this episode to hear our thoughts. As a reminder, every Monday, we will be releasing a Q&A episode where we dive into one question and provide an answer in 10 minutes or less.
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You are going to want a pen and some paper for this episode because Dorian, The Bridal Architect, is coming in with some advice that might just wreck the traditional thinking of "shredding for the wedding." It seemed like everything Dorian said, our jaws were dropping, he brings a ton of value and a lot of information to this discussion. Check out his work at http://bridalarchitect.com/ and follow him and social.
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Welcome the latest edition to the podcast called, Questions with Katie and Steffen. These are going to be short little episodes, 10 minutes or less, where we dive into simply answering one question. No rabbit trails, no fluff, just straight-up answers to your most burning questions when it comes to wedding planning. In our first episode, we are talking about the guestbook. Should you do one? If so, what should you do?
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This episode was a fun one. We talked with Tara in season 2 in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. At that time, she was still planning her wedding and having to make tough decisions, just like any bride last year. At the same time, she was documenting her journey through her blog and social media @weddingsintaradise to provide assistance and value for other brides planning their wedding. In this episode, we follow up with Tara to talk about her big day. We talk about everything from the wedding planning to the days following the wedding, including the honeymoon. How did they handle having a wedding in the middle of covid? How did they honeymoon with travel restrictions? Listen to this episode to find out!
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The last time Amanda was on the show, she was here to discuss the wedding venue. She has since moved on to new career opportunities and is now a part of a bridal boutique. Today, she is here to talk about choosing the wedding dress. What should you plan for? How many people should you bring? Who should you avoid bringing? What should or shouldn't you wear to your wedding dress appointment. We go over all the details!
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This is probably one of our most requested and most talked about topics on this podcast. Both of us are timeline fanatics! A wedding timeline is crucial for the wedding day. It is the very thing that can be the difference between a crazy, hectic wedding and one that is under control, calm, and collected. Granted, it does not ensure a smooth wedding day, but it definitely helps your chances. But how do you create one? We get this question all the time. In this episode, we talk about things to consider when it comes to your timeline. This is part one. In part two, we will create an actual timeline so you can see how it works between a wedding planner and a wedding photographer.
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There are so many scenarios to cover, but let us paint a couple for you. You've been dating for 6 months and receive an invite to a wedding? Should you include your significant other on your RSVP? What if there isn't a plus one listed on the RSVP? What if your significant other has never met your family? What if you are a wedding party member and your date doesn't really know anyone at the wedding? What is the best etiquette? Should you bring them? If you don't bring them how should this discussion happen? We go over all this and more in another controversial episode.
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What a fun episode this was to record with Dan and Danielle from Put A Ring On It Podcast. Like us, Dan and Danielle are a photographer/planner duo who wanted to bring value to the wedding industry through podcast form. There is so much noise out there when it comes to planning your big day, how are you supposed to know what to do? From family members to Pinterest, oftentimes these resources that are there to help can actually be a hindrance to our planning. In this episode, we talk about how to make your wedding day your own and while outside opinions and ideas can be great, we also talk about ways to say no to those as well. Additionally, how do you handle family members or guests who might be overreaching on your wedding day and trying to control too much of it? We go over that too.
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Sure, it may be accepted or even encouraged at some weddings. We've all seen the videos of engagements happening at a wedding, but just because you can, should you? In this episode, we talk about that as well as if you should get engaged on major holidays as well. We get it. You're surrounded by loved ones, or the atmosphere is prime for love, but should you still do it? You may be surprised at what we have to say about this.
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We are back!! Season 3! Can you believe it? Our third year of podcasts, it hardly seems believable but we are so excited to bring you another season of fun and solid advice for planning your wedding. In today's episode, we kick things off by talking about the coming season as well as the official color (or colors?) of 2021!
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Yes, we are nearly a week late to the party. Someone dropped the ball on editing this video and posting it. We aren't in the game of blaming people, but whoever is responsible, HE is surely sorry for not posting sooner. :P
That said, here we are in 2021! How thankful are we that 2020 is over?! However, that doesn't mean that the troubles and stress of 2020 are over and in this quick bonus episode we talk about the next year and what we can expect and we make some predictions.
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Merry Christmas friends! We are such huge fans of Christmas and while we have taken time off from posting regularly, we wanted to hop on a wish everyone a very merry Christmas!
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Covid has affected so much when it comes to wedding planning. From the number of guests there to shutdowns to uncertainty, what are you supposed to do? One of the most popular things we have seen with weddings in 2020 has been the splitting of the wedding day. By this we mean, the ceremony may take place on the original day and the reception takes place at a later date. Some will even do a one-year vow renewal on the second day. However, what a lot of couples are finding out is that the second event is still being affected by covid gathering restrictions. Is it worth the stress, effort, and money to plan a second day when it may look no different than the first day? How far in advance do you plan it? We talk about that and more in this bonus in-between seasons episode.
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This is just a quick informal episode wishing you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
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After 37 episodes this year, we are saying goodbye to season 2! We cannot believe it!! What a year it's been too! We can't believe that either. For this episode, it only seemed right to have Tip Tanya back on the show.
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Dollar dances are sort of a thing of the past, but they are still pretty frequent events in smaller rural areas. They are at least popular enough that major wedding websites have a few tips on how to make them better. Today is another episode where we aren't making friends, but we are here to bring you all the wedding information we can and sometimes that means having tough conversations. Should you or shouldn't you do a dollar dance? Why or why not? We dive into all of the juicy details in this episode
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Last week, we talked about scary stories, let's do a 180 and talk about happy things. In today's episode, we break down a few reasons we absolutely love weddings. What are your favorite things about wedding days? We'd love to hear what you have to say!
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It's halloween and we thought the perfect way to podcast on this weekend is by telling scary wedding stories. HA! Kidding... well sort of. In today's episode we talk about some things that we've experienced with weddings that might seem pretty scary. We cannot stress this enough, we are not bad mouthing these weddings or couples, not at all. The fact of the matter is that these things actually happened and we are simply presenting them for future couples to keep in mind when it comes to their wedding day. A thing or two may go wrong on your wedding, but it doesn't mean it has to ruin the entire day. Tune in to see what we mean.
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We are nearing the end of season 2! Can you believe it? As we approach the end of another season, we want to fill you in on some updates. If you're a loyal listener, some of this may not be new news, but who knows? We are known to get off topic a little and this episode is proof of that, so we are sure there is something here you've never heard before. ;) We've made some changes to the podcast and looking toward next year and season 3, we have a lot of new things in the works.
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Recently, Netflixed launched a special edition featured called Father of the Bride part 3(ish). If you've listened for just a little while, you'll know that we are both huge fans of the Father of the Bride movie. Needless to say, when Netflix announced this featured, we are pretty excited. But did that excitement last long? Check out this episode to find out.
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If you are in the midwest, chances are, you're seeing the fall colors begin to make their appearance. How exciting!! We LOVE this time of year. Cooler weather, fall colors, campfires, warm drinks. It's only number two to Christmas time. Don't hate. The question is, when should you take your Fall pictures? Did you know there are resources available that show predictions of when the fall colors will be best? Tune in to this episode as well talk more about when the best time will be.
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Let's be honest, insurance probably isn't the thing you dream about when imagining your perfect wedding day, right? However, making sure you're covered from event insurance all the way to life insurance is such an important conversation to have prior to getting married. You want to make sure in the event of an emergency, you are covered. To experience loss and then find out you aren't covered would be such a tragedy. In this episode, Jeanine Blankenship brings her experience both from dealing with tragedy and providing insurance.
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Is a wedding timeline really that important? The short answer... YES! It is extremely important. You've spent months, maybe even years planning your wedding day, spending thousands of dollars, the only chance the wedding day has to being exactly what you planned it to be is if you have a wedding timeline. We talk about the benefits of a timeline as well as our personal thoughts on it in today's episode.
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It seems like an end to all the lockdowns and restrictions is never going to come but at some point, it will. When it does, though, things will certainly change and because this is a podcast on all things weddings, we are looking into the future of weddings after covid. We have to know that things will never be the same with weddings, and honestly, that's not a bad thing. Where we are located, it's not unusual to have a 400-800 person wedding. In fact, the higher number is more common than smaller intimate weddings. Due to covid, though, smaller more intimate weddings are becoming the norm and to be honest, we are kind of a fan of this. We talk about this and so much more in terms of post-covid wedding themes.
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It's the age-old question, what should we wear for engagement pictures? Solids, stripes, patterns? Logos or no logos? Formal or casual? Who's to know? Well, fortunately, we are the wedding experts and we are here to help! While this is more Steffen's arena as the photographer, Katie brings has a lot of experience when helping guide couples through this question.
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It sounds harsh, but it's true! Think about any wedding you've ever attended or been a part of, chances are the things you remember most are the reception, right? Now, think about the music, the atmosphere, the dancing (or lack thereof), the DJ's personality, there is probably a good chance you remember all the details surrounding the DJ, but not so much about the flowers, the dress, if there was an aisle runner or not, right? A good DJ will make for a GREAT reception and a bad DJ, well, you get the point. In this episode, we are focusing on the great part because Complete Weddings + Events are just that... GREAT! Both Katie and Steffen have years of experience of working with Complete and one thing we both agree on is that any reception the Complete is a part of is going to be a great reception! Jordan and Libbi join us today to talk about the wedding DJ and everything Complete has to offer.
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It's probably not something we think about too much before the big day, right? I mean, it's not a fun thing to talk about when compared to the wedding dress, the rings, the venue, flowers, and so on. However, it's an important decision to make because prior to your ceremony, it is vital that you eat. What foods should you have and what foods should you absolutely avoid? We talk about that and more in this episode. Madalaine McDaniel with Lakeside Table joins us to talk about pre-wedding food.
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Part two of our cake discussion with Mandy Joe's Fantabulous Cakes. This is the episode we have been waiting for so long to do. It only took nearly 60 weekly episodes to get to this point, but we are finally here. An episode where we get to eat! Don't worry, you won't hear much chewing. We want this to be a pleasant experience for your ears, so we lean away from the mics to chew. In this episode, we talk about cake options for your wedding. Maybe you are considering something outside of vanilla or chocolate cake. But what should you choose? How should you choose?
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You guys! This is an episode we've been talking about, drooling over, and dreaming about since we started this podcast over 1.5 years ago!! Today we are talking about cakes, next week, we'll be trying the cakes too!! You'll want to give that one a listen. Today, we are joined by Mandy Joe's Fantabulous Cakes. The three of us talk about all things cakes and deserts. What type of cake should you do? If you do cupcakes or individual desserts, how many should you get? What if you want multiple types of flavors, what should you choose. We are so excited about this episode. If you have questions or would like us to cover something else, please reach out and let us know.
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Have you considered a wedding website? The folks at The Knot have made it pretty easy for you to set up a great wedding website and showcase the details of your big day and even include some fun details about the two of you, your wedding party, and more! In this episode we talk about a wedding website and the benefits it offers you.
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Can you believe we are already over halfway through 2020? It seems like most years, at about this point we are wishing the year would slow down, but I think we can all agree we would just rather get to 2021 as quickly as possible. Sheesh! But it's the 4th of July!! Cookouts, fireworks, time at the beach or pool. You know? The classics. What are you doing for the 4th? We talk about our favorite things to do and wish you a happy 4th in today's episode. It's a quick one because we know you have a lot going on. Happy 4th Everyone!
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This is part 2 of choosing your wedding party. Last week, we had such a great conversation with three brides and their insight of choosing their wedding. Now we recap everything from a vendor's perspective, and as usual, we go on plenty of rabbit trails to keep the conversation interesting.
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How many people should you have on each side? Can there be such a thing as too many or too little? Who should you choose to stand next to you on your wedding day? We answer these questions and more in this episode, but it's not just our thoughts and opinions, we featured three other brides who talk about their experience with the wedding party. One bride had two, another five, and another eight. This was such a fun episode with a ton of insight into choosing your wedding party. How many were in your wedding party? If you are engaged, how many are you planning on having? Connect with us on social and let us know!
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In today’s episode we talk with Kass Fogle. Kass is an award-winning author, speaker, blogger and podcaster at The Introverted Believer. She is also CEO of Vim & Vigor Business Operations Consulting (website going live soon!). Kass holds two senior certifications in Human Resources and is working on her Director of Operations Certification. She lives, works, and worships in South Central Illinois with her husband, Matt and her two almost grown children. Her lab-basset, Rosie rules the roost.We talk about how to handle wedding planning as an introvert. We also discuss how family, wedding party and even wedding vendors handle wedding planning with an introverted bride. What an informative episode this was! We learned so much from Kass!
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From engagement pictures to wedding pictures, what are you to do with all these images? In this digital age, chances are you've been given a flash drive or a gallery full of images. Now what? This is where Artifact Uprising comes in handy. Artifact Uprising creates joy by helping you honor the meaningful in your life through printed photo gifts, books, and more. With a focus on high quality and elevated design, we hope to make permanence of what matters most. This was a fun episode to not only talk printed materials but to also chat about weddings with Shannon.
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This is part two, if you didn't check out last week's episode, definitley do that! Maybe you had to reschedule your wedding, or maybe you are dealing with a lot of unknowns right now, how do you stay positive during this time? What are some things you can do? We talk about this and so much more in today's episode, again with Tip Tanya!
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Folks, she's back! You know anytime Tanya joins us in studio, it's going to be a great episode. What could be even better? What about two episodes?! This is a two part episode, we are going to try a new format moving forward bringing you smaller podcasts so you don't feel the commitment strain of having to listen to an hour long episode. Lockdown has appeared to have gone on longer than most expected which has led to many weddings being rescheduled. What is the proper way of handing it? What about your stationery? You've printed your invitations, what do you do now that the date has been rescheduled? Tanya brings all of her knowledge to this discussion to let you know how to go about things and more importantly, how she can help you with some of those changes.
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We are back in the studio!! After weeks of being quarantined away from each other, it was time to be back in the studio to record. Our first episode back on set is with a bride-to-be out of Ohio, Tara. Shortly after getting engaged, she started a blog to document her planning process and to help other brides on their wedding planning journey as well. What a blast it was to talk to her about her and her fiance, her blog and social media, and all things wedding planning. Follow her on IG @weddingintaradise
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In this episode, we review the newly released Netflix movie, "Love Wedding Repeat" starring Sam Claflin and Olivia Munn. You'll notice we have reviewed a couple of movies during this quarantine time, but Father of the Bride and Meet the Parents are two older movies, we wanted to do something a little more modern that more people might have access to. Love Wedding Repeat is a different sort of romantic comedy with lots of twists and turns, but also a movie that makes you ask why or wonder what just happened. Check out this episode to hear our thoughts on it as well as some thoughts we had in regards to wedding planning and this movie.
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The ability to go out and enjoy a night out on the town has been removed, now what? What does date night look like? What if you live a distance away and traveling is not an option, what do you do? What if you've watched every movie and show there is to watch, what now? Fortunately, there is plenty to do as a couple during this time of quarantine. Whether you are engaged, dating, married, living together, living apart, there are so many options and in today's episode we go over a few of those options.
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As a part of our Wedding Movie Showdown last month, Meet the Parents was the runner-up behind Father of the Bride. We decided to review Meet the Parents. The movie released 20 years ago... that's so crazy to think about, any of my other 30-somethings out there blown away that this movie released two decades ago?!! Fortunately, it's just as funny as it was the first time watching it, although some of the jokes are clearly dated compared to today's more socially conscience jokes. While this movie isn't necessarily a "wedding movie" it does involve a wedding, a relationships, and an engagement. Meet the Fockers would probably be more of a wedding movie than this one, but this one is a classic meeting the in-laws movie. What can we learn from this movie? What are some takeaways for brides, grooms, and parents? We talk about that and more in today's episode.
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Selecting who to invite to the wedding can prove to be quite a chore when it comes to your wedding planning. Chances are, you have a list of people and your family has a list of people they want to invite too. Let's be honest, you can't invite everyone, but how do you choose who to invite and who not to? How do you determine if someone should be on the list or not? In today's episode, we go over how to make these difficult decisions in hopes to maybe make things a little bit easier for you.
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The movie has been out for almost 30 years now, however, we are bringing it back to do a proper review on it from two experienced wedding vendors. This was also the winner of our 2020 Wedding Movie Showdown we had this month. Did you participate? If not, you probably aren't following us on Facebook and you should probably do that. ;) Father of the Bride is both Katie and Steffen's favorite wedding movie, needless to say, this was a fun one to review. You can tell the passion in this movie by the length of this podcast episode! What a fun episode this was. Even though we all know the movie and there aren't any surprises, there are some things Katie and Steffen bring up that you may not have noticed before.
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You are engaged and typically the next step is to book your venue. Venues are usually the first thing booked for any wedding, but the big question is, what venue do you book? Perhaps you've had one on your mind for a while, but it's capable of holding 500+ people and your wedding only has 125. This is something to consider because 125 guests in a 500+ person event hall isn't going to look right. Or maybe it's the other way around. However, do you know an idea of what your guest list might be? You don't need to know 100% how many will be coming to your wedding, but chances are you might have an idea. Start with the guest list size and then go on to some of the other items we discuss when it comes to booking your venue.
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Our first call-in guest, and we can't be more excited! Scott is one of Disney’s top DJs and is also the author of the book Wedding Perfections. In this episode, we talk about all things wedding entertainment. From DJ to live band, from the humble beginnings of Scott's career to being one of Disney's top DJs, Scott brings many years of knowledge and stories and we are so excited to feature him on today's episode. Be sure to subscribe, share, and rate us on iTunes and anywhere else you may listen to podcasts! This month's sponsors and specials: Save 10% with licensed music: https://soundstripe.com?fpr=aweddingpodcast Save on Hosting with Bluehost: https://www.bluehost.com/track/shp/
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What a unique time in human history we are living through right now. Uncertainty, questions, fear are all surrounding the issue of COVID-19 and how to respond to it and what to do about it. If you are planning a wedding and your date is coming up, what should you do? How should you respond? Should you cancel, postpone, leave the date? We talk about this in today's unique episode. Because of the current quarantine we are in, Katie was unable to join Steffen in the studio. Our studio is at Steffen's house. However, because of our equipment upgrade earlier this year and having the ability to take phone calls, Katie was able to call in and provide value as if it's any other podcast. While she may sound a little different in the recording, the value is still the same. We are truly in this together. From delays in wedding planning to restaurants closing for a while, to photography being put on hold, and even podcast episodes not being able to happen in the studio as usual. We are going through this together, but pulling together is how we can come out of this better than before.
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We are going a little off the wedding planning train in this episode, however, not only do home buying and wedding planning share a lot of the same thoughts, frustrations, stresses, and excitement, but they oftentimes go along with wedding planning. Maybe you are engaged and you found the dream home to get started in as you two get married. Or maybe you recently got married and you are ready to take another big step together and find a home. Whatever the case may be, while home buying doesn't have anything to do with wedding planning per se, the similarities and timing make this a relevant topic to discuss. Plus, did you know that our very own Katie is a real estate agent! This is her area of expertise.
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It's still early in your wedding planning process, but maybe you are in that window to send your save the dates. But when is that window of time? When should you send save the dates? What should save the dates look like? Tip Tanya is back to provide these answers and more. This is Tanya's fourth episode and we are always so excited when she joins us.
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The day is finally here to be planning your engagement pictures. Where will you go? Will you stay local or travel? What is the overall vibe you want your engagement pictures to give? Are they going to be storytelling? Fashion themed? Traditional? What about clothing? What should you wear? We answer these questions and more in this episode. Steffen is a wedding photographer and he brings over 10 years of wedding photography knowledge to the table.
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We are already more than halfway through February of 2020! That doesn't mean we can't talk about some of the most exciting trends we expect to see this year. From sustainable weddings to unique reception offerings, the trends for this year and beyond have us pretty excited.
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Is this real life?! Can it really be season 2 already? Believe it or not, it is! We are back for another season of fun and this season we have made some changes! The audio experience you have come to know and love is going to sound very much the same, but now we are working on being more diligent with video. In this episode, we celebrate a new season as well as lay the groundwork for what to expect this year. We are thrilled you have joined us and look forward to bringing you a ton of great content on all things weddings!
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The ladies at Nutrition Wise join us to talk about how they are helping others not only lose weight but also live a healthy lifestyle. Everything from the foods we eat to our mentality on being healthy, to discussing that it may not be productive, or healthy, to jump on whatever the latest diet fad may be. This was a fun podcast with lots of great information. Whether you are in the midst of wedding planning, or simply interested in knowing more about what a healthy lifestyle looks like, check out this episode.
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No, this isn't a movie review and 27 dresses is a bit of an exaggeration, but between Jantzen and our very own Katie, they are pushing 27 bridesmaids dresses, so it works. In our second to the last episode of season one, we talk about weddings from the perspective of someone who has been in many weddings in just a short window of time. We want to provide value from all aspects of the wedding days, from the planning stages to life after. This episode was a ton of fun and Jantzen brings a lot of information to the table.
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It seems like we are all about the hot topic items lately at A Wedding Podcast, but someone has to talk about them, right? Today's episode is with another repeat guest, Kate Key. We chat about the topic of unplugged weddings. Should you do them? If so, do you pay for a handmade sign, have the officiant announce it prior to the wedding, make people leave their phones at the doors, we have plenty of ideas on how to best communicate that your wedding is unplugged. What about if you're a wedding guest? What is the etiquette like as far as taking pictures at a wedding? Should you do it? If so, when?
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In today's episode, Shelby, who is in the midst of launching her new business, Vayda Jane Bridal, joins us to talk about the wedding dress. Not just the dress though, it's all things bride. From the jewelry, shoes, even the undergarments... yeah, we go there. Shelby has a lot of information and a fresh take to the bridal shopping experience. Check her out on social at https://www.facebook.com/vaydajanebridal
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In today's episode, we dive into the topic of ceremony music. What songs should you play? Are there standards to follow or is whatever you want? What music is acceptable and not acceptable? What are some music genres/songs we've heard at weddings? We go into detail with our thoughts and opinions on all this and more.
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Should you invite kids or not? That is the topic of today's episode. This one may get a bit controversial and understandably. We took a poll on social media and the results were quite interesting. With responses by both brides and wedding vendors, you might be surprised to hear what the results were.
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Today we talk about communicating with each other. Diving deep into what makes the two of you tick. Lisa Teichmiller brings us information into how SYMBIS can help you two learn more about each other and yourselves. Learn more at www.symbislovestory.com
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Ladies and Gentleman, "Tip Tanya" is back!! This is her third appearance on A Wedding Podcast and this time she's talking all things wedding favors. We touched on this in previous episodes, but this episode is dedicated solely to wedding favors! In this hour-long special podcast, Tanya talks about everything she does and trends and tips she has along the way. You won't want to miss this one! Be sure to rate us 5 stars on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/katie-steffen-a-wedding-podcast/id1454692842 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/76h9t4uLZxZOGe3gUy1vLD?si=YVNCgrpiQt-GMI7IxwaiGw
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Very interesting and information-heavy this episode is! This is a topic you may not think of right away when you think of wedding planning, but it might possibly be one of the more important topics that need to be discussed prior to planning your wedding. What are your dreams and goals in life? Ones that primarily deal with the need for money? It's a discussion to be had for sure. Do you have debt? How much do you want to spend on your wedding? Have you prepared anything financially for the future? Julie walks us through so many details when it comes to the financial side of a couple's life together.
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It's a genre that's been a part of Hollywood probably forever... the wedding. Whether it's over the top extreme, such as The Hangover, or simple and realistic (with the right budget), such as Father of the Bride, wedding movies have been a hot item in the film industry for a very long time. Understandably too, because it's an experience that many people can relate to. We talk about our favorite wedding movies in this episode. We made it a little extra fun by not letting the other know what was on our list, and surprisingly, we don't have very many of the same movies!
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Have you ever been to a wedding whether it was as a bride, a wedding party or family member, or maybe just a friend, and you witnessed something happen that could have been resolved with a minor fix? Maybe it was a tear in a dress, the veil not staying in because they ran out of bobby pins, or maybe a stain? In this episode, we talk about how you can avoid or correct those costly unexpected accidents with the use of a wedding emergency kit!
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Brittany and Steve join us to talk about their wedding day. They made things official this past May (2019), and as newlyweds, they give us feedback and tips into what made their wedding day the best day of their lives. They also talk about how they met and got engaged and even though Steve claims to not be very romantic, he gives Nicholas Sparks a run for his money with his proposal story.
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In this episode, we list our must play and must not play songs for wedding receptions. We all have those must-haves that we want to hear the night of our big day, but I'm sure most of us can agree that we can more easily come up with those must not play songs, am I right? Working in the wedding industry for years, we've heard songs over and over, we've seen how people react to songs, as well as participated in some of the dancing of those songs. After all these years of hearing the same songs over and over, we give our feedback into what ones we feel are the best and what ones to stay away from.
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In this episode, we dive into the world of weddings with our youngest guest to date as well as the newest to the industry. What a fun episode it was as we discussed wedding video with someone who has a fresh set of eyes and mind entering the wedding field. Riley talks about trends that he's seeing that are up and coming as well as what he brings to the table for couples wanting a wedding video.
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Brianne runs an event planning and coordinating service called Blushed. Event + Design Co. She brings a fresh creative outlook on all things event planning and design. If you are not following her facebook page, you're going to want to do that right now. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/blushedeventanddesignco. You'll find so much inspiration and you'll want her at your next event for sure! On this episode, we talk all things wedding (and other event) planning and coordinating.
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This episode has been one in the works for a while. It wouldn't be a wedding podcast without talking about flowers, right? Shelby is with a flower shop in Effingham, IL called Burkland's Florists & Gifts. She brings a lot of knowledge, creativity, and tons of tips when it comes to your wedding day flowers. If you are in the process of planning your wedding or think that the day will be coming soon, you'll definitely want to check this episode out!
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Tanya Pedersen is back! Our first reoccurring guest, and we couldn't be more excited. If you listened to episode 2, you'll know that Tanya earned the nickname "Tip Tanya" because she brought it that episode, there were so many tips in regards to wedding stationery and favors. Now she's back to talk about all things invitations.
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This is a fun one! We have a married couple on the show with us today. Kayla and Jeff talk about their experience with planning the wedding, what they liked or didn't like, as well as giving us the inside scoop to how they met and got engaged. More importantly, they brought up some pretty great points for other engaged couples when it comes to planning your wedding. This is one episode you won't want to miss. We had a ton of fun with them and have decided to make this a regular thing! Not only was it enjoyable, but it's jam-packed with great information.
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In this Episode, Alyssa Long, who is with the city of Effingham Tourism Department joins us to talk about Weddings in Effingham: a Destination, WED Association and how not only to be a part of the association and the benefits of being a part of it, but to also talk about why Effingham is a great location for getting married. Effingham is loaded with Hotels and Restaurants, and at the crossroads of two major Interstates, it makes for an easy place to travel to as well. This episode may be geared a little more toward wedding vendors, but there is still plenty of knowledge being shared for future brides and grooms and wedding attendees.
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We are only 16 episodes in, but this podcast has turned into more than we could have imagined at this point. We have been so blessed to have so many amazing guests on the show and so much knowledge and information dropped. We learned things that we never knew in our combined 20 years of wedding experience and we've had a little fun taking out some dirty laundry as well. In this episode, we recap each podcast prior as well as talk about what's in store for the future.
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We may start a series called "A Rant." We'll see where it goes in the future but we all have those times where it feels good to just get something off your chest, right? That said, this episode isn't necessarily a rant through and through. Ultimately, we want to bring value to your wedding planning or attending lives. In this episode, we break down the different types of dress codes for weddings and what each code means. Depending on your location, a lot of these terms mean different things. For example, for us being in rural Midwest, the term "casual" when it comes to formal dress codes mean something entirely different than what casual means in regards to formal wedding codes. If one were to mark "casual" on their wedding invitations, they would probably have a lot of guests in shorts and t-shirts! For this reason, we bring this episode on dress codes, but as mentioned above, we do rant a little on some of our annoyances with the clothing options that are chosen for the wedding day. It should make for some entertaining listening.
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On this episode, we have photographer Kate Key joining us to talk about destination weddings. We discuss everything from the pros and cons of planning a destination wedding as well as some things to consider before you take the dive into planning a destination wedding. From where to get married to when, from travel delays to working with professionals, we talk about it all in this nearly hour long episode. What a fun time this was with Kate. You'll definitely want a notepad as we talk about a lot!
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Have you ever wondered where some of today's most popular wedding traditions hail from? Today we break down a number of traditions from the most basic of traditions to some of the most far out traditions. It's kind of surprising how violent or even disgusting some of the traditions are, and we do them today as if they are no big deal. This was a fun episode and definitely one we'll expand on in more episodes.
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It happens to almost everyone. You're engaged, that means it's time to begin wedding preparations. You begin to book a few of the main vendors and at some point it all comes crashing down. There are so many decisions. Colors, cakes, food, DJ or band... or both, small ceremony or large, how far down the family tree do you invite and so much more. Let's be real, wedding planning is stressful. In this episode, we try to help some of that stress by providing some insight into how you can make your wedding planning a little easier.
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In this episode, we review the trends of 2019 according to The Knot. This is something a little different for us as we didn't necessarily come up with the original idea or framework, but it was a fun episode to review what others are saying in the wedding industry. While we do not review all 20 trends The Knot lists, we do discuss a handful of them and provide some entertaining opinions as to why we do or do not like or agree with the listed trends.
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Today's episode, it's all about the wedding timeline. It's not the most glamorous part of wedding planning, but it's the very thing that can be the difference between your dream wedding and a nightmare. We talk about why a timeline is required to ensure a better chance of a smooth wedding and why it not only benefits you as the bride and groom, but also your guests, your vendors and especially your photography and videography!
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In this episode, Katie and Steffen talk about all things Catering and some things to think about when planning the food for your wedding. What may seem like a simple part of your wedding, the food can often times be one of the most stressful items on your wedding to-do list. In this episode Katie and Steffen try to ease the stress of planning your catering and talk about some unique ways you can wow your guests with your food.
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Donna Cravens, travel agent with Effingham Travel, brings a lot of knowledge and tips in regards to planning your honeymoon and/or other travel plans. This episode is very information heavy, if you are planning your wedding or looking at some travel plans, you'll definitely be interested in what Donna has to talk about.
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You're engaged and now you're ready to plan the engagement session. What do you do? Where do you go? What do you wear? Are engagement pictures really needed? What is the benefit to engagement pictures? We dive into the topic of engagement pictures with great detail.
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In this episode Myah Stuemke joins us to talk about the hotel. We talk about everything from the benefits of not only having a block of rooms scheduled on your wedding night and the best time to book them, but also the benefits of getting ready at the hotel, shuttle service a hotel can provide, as well as even hosting wedding events at your wedding. From the bridal shower, to the rehearsal dinner and even a day after gift opening event.
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In this episode, Katie and Steffen talk about the top few things you should look for in a photographer. As a wedding photographer for 10 years, Steffen has a lot of insight to bring when it comes to choosing a photographer. What should you look for? What should you ask? When should you book a photographer? This will be an ongoing segment as it's a pretty deep one. Join us as we skim the surface of wedding photography.
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On this episode, special guest, Amanda Tucker, wedding planner for Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham, IL joins us to talk all things venue and wedding planning/coordinating. We dive in and discuss the benefits of hiring a seasoned professional and what it looks like to fully trust your hired professionals. We also talk about how booking your wedding venue should be one of the first things to do when it comes to wedding planning. Amanda brings a lot of fun energy and insight into the world of wedding planning and coordinating.
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The big question was asked. You said yes! Now what? It's time to start wedding planning but where do you start? How do you start? This topic is a very deep topic that will definitely require more than just one episode, but to kick things off, Katie and Steffen give their opinions on the best way to start. As a wedding planner and a wedding photographer, Katie and Steffen have seen a lot of weddings and know the ins and outs, the good and the bad, and between the two of them, they help answer those difficult questions when it comes to the initial planning phase of your wedding.
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Tanya Pederson, owner of Design Pro, joins us today to talk wedding stationary and favors. This episode dives in pretty deep to how unique stationary for your big day can be and Tanya brings a ton of tips with her. So much so, we may need to have her on a few more times to even skim the surface of what she does!
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Welcome to Katie + Steffen: A Wedding Podcast. Between the two of us, we have nearly two decades of wedding experience and knowledge and want to share our insight with couples who are in the midst of planning their wedding. We also want to connect with those of you who may already be married and share fun stories and thoughts in hopes that you might get a kick out of what we have to say. We are thrilled you are joining us and look forward to where this may go in the future.
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