Collective Questions: A Wedding Show: Recent Episodes
McKenzi Taylor
Collective Questions: a wedding show aims to answer all your: Who, What, When, Where’s, and Why’s about the wedding industry.
Each episode aims to focus on a different aspect within the industry such as Photography, Wedding Planning, Real Life Couples, and Behind the Scenes.
Host McKenzi Taylor worked as a professional wedding photographer for over 15 years
In 2017 she eloped in Red Rock Canyon and there she knew that others had to be interested in something as unique and beautiful as her wedding.
So she made it her mission to make it happen.
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In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Ramon Montez from LVCVA. They discuss the myriad advantages and unparalleled offerings that make Las Vegas the ultimate destination for your special day. From the vibrant atmosphere to the exquisite venues, Ramon shares invaluable insights into why choosing Las Vegas for your wedding is an experience like no other.
LVCVA Website: https://www.lvcva.com
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 What is the LVCVA 03:35 Why is Las Vegas the wedding capital 10:25 More people are willing to come to vegas 14:10 Las Vegas Is not just for the weekend 16:50 General industry insights 20:30 Vegas’ availability and ability to serve 24:20 Vendors expertise in Las Vegas 29:10 Other things Vegas has to offer 31:05 The wether in Vegas 34:30 Other celebrations that Vegas offers
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
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Get ready to fall in love with the adorable couple Bee and Brady as they share their meet-cute story at a sushi bar and their journey from friends to soulmates. Discover their secrets to a strong relationship and find out why their annual vow renewal is a must try experience.
Find Bee's Band on Instagram: instagram.com/lieforfunmusic/
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Introducing Bee and Brady 01:25 How Did They Met 04:40 How long after meeting did they get married 05:45 Bee and Brady's first impressions of each other 09:05 Discussing their wedding during the pandemic 14:50 The Vow Renewal Idea 23:00 Other tricks to keep the spark alive 36:45 Where you can find them
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
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In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Jesse and Lisa. They discuss the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships within a family while emphasizing on the significance of authenticity, consistent effort, and communication in nurturing these bonds.
Overall, their message centers around the power of genuine connection, vulnerability, and investing in meaningful relationships for personal and collective growth.
Find their book: https://jesstalk.com/resources/books/
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:10 introducing Jesse & Lissa 09:30 Dating after divorce 13:40 House rules 23:50 Managing shared spaces 29:45 Their wedding experience 38:40 Better relationships with step children 41:42 Blending families 50:00 What's the premise of their book 58:12 Final thoughts
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Laurie Mann, a special guest who shares her incredible stories and insights from her 27-year marriage. From the process of getting married to unforgettable wedding day moments, Laurie takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of their relationship. Discover valuable tips on handling conflicts, investing in your relationship, starting conversations, and networking.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:50 Introducing Laurie Mann06:25 The process of getting married and how it came to be08:50 The story of what happened during the wedding day14:45 1st year of marriage 16:30 Tips on handling conflicts in a marriage19:40 Investments in the relationship26:20 Tips on starting conversations and networking29:40 Recap 30:30 Rock crawling and phases they went through as a coupleCactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings OnlineVisit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddingsFollow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Khara Croswaite Brindle, a licensed mental health therapist and group practice owner in Denver, Colorado. She holds various roles including financial therapist, TEDx speaker, burnout consultant, published author, and professor.Social Media Links & Resources:website: https://croswaitecounselingpllc.com/instagram: @kharacroswaite The Density of Satisfaction: Gluttonous and Gluten-Free High-Altitude Baking: https://www.amazon.com/Density-Satisfaction-Gluttonous-Gluten-Free-High-Altitude/dp/B0BQ9LM4YGPerfectioneur From Workaholic to Well-Balanced One Therapist’s Guide to Get You There:https://www.amazon.com/Perfectioneur-Workaholic-Well-Balanced-Therapists-WORKBOOK/dp/B08C6XMD3F/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1NESQT3E7411Q&keywords=khara+croswaite&qid=1680022532&sprefix=khara+cro%2Caps%2C274&sr=8-2Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:55 Introducing Khara Croswaite and her accomplishments04:00 Where is your money going to come from?08:30 Where should you start with your financial planning10:30 Navigating money conversations13:40 Family expectations17:50. How to maintain a budget21:10 Saving for the wedding26:25 How did Khara transitioned into what she does28:30 Tools and apps29:25 Saving doesn't mean sacrificing32:20 Khara's ted talk, Work Life Flow39:50 Where you can find more about KharaCactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings OnlineVisit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddingsFollow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Natalia murua a Dating & Relationship Coach born and raised in Argentina and living in Las Vegas.
Social Media Links & Resources:True Love Secrets Revealed, Her FREE Online Show: https://truelovesecretsrevealed.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/epiclovecoach/Epic Love Accelerator: http://hello-epic-self.mailchimpsites.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:10 Introducing Jennifer
03:45 Natalia's backstory
09:40 How do you heal after a divorce
13:00 Women aren't thought how to date properly
19:10 Getting back to dating after divorce
23:15 Being ready is a decision
28:40 Difference between a coach and a therapist
35:30 How to know when you're ready
46:30 We have so much shame about asking for help
49:00 Where can you find Natalia
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings OnlineVisit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddingsFollow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
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In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Jennifer Mary the owners of Jennifer Mary Events a Las Vegas Luxury Wedding & Event Planning Company.
Social Media Links & Resources:
website - https://www.jennifermaryevents.com
IG - https://www.instagram.com/jennifermaryevents/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@vegasweddingplanner
The book mentioned in the episode: The Wedding Roller Coaster: Keeping Your Relationships Intact Through the Ups and Downs
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:10 Introducing Jennifer
03:45 Her specialty in the wedding planning industry
06:40 The Traditional Wedding
13:00 The Money Dance
14:30 The Micro Wedding
17:45 What's an Elopement
22:20 What's a Destination Wedding
25:15 Tips on How to Plan Your Wedding
41:50 Tips on who to invite to your wedding
46:30 Things Couples usually miss
50:00 Where can you find Jennifer
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Pop up Event Dates:
October 1st 2022
October 22nd 2022
November 11th 2022
Watch this video to have an overview of the Pop Up Event: https://youtu.be/B55BdIQo3R8
In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Lyric & Heba the owners of Fairytail pet care Las Vegas a licensed and insured to provide professional event day pet care services, specializing in being couples’ pet’s plus-one on their wedding day.
Social Media Links & Resources:
Inquire here: https://fairytailpet.com/pricing-guide-las-vegas.
website - https://fairytailpet.com/pricing-guide-las-vegas
IG - https://www.instagram.com/fairytailpetcare_vegas/
Timestamps:
00:00 Backstory of Fairytail Pet Care
01:10 Introducing the guests
03:50 Who needs this service and what to expect
07:50 How does the service work for the Las Vegas market
11:30 How does this service work for elopements
13:00 Comparison between boarding your pet or bringing him on
15:30 What if your venue is not pet friendly
17:15 Allowing everyone to have a great time at your wedding
20:00 What are the add-on services
23:00 The giving back program
24:20 How to contact them
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Pop up Event Dates:
October 1st 2022
October 22nd 2022
November 11th 2022
Watch this video to have an overview of the Pop Up Event: https://youtu.be/B55BdIQo3R8
In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Jen Campbell owner of Green Wedding Shoes one of the first wedding blogs that helped millions of couples achieve the best wedding experience.
Social Media Links & Resources:
website - https://greenweddingshoes.com/
IG - https://www.instagram.com/greenweddingshoes/
planners - https://www.erincondren.com/green-wedding-shoes
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:00 How can couples avoid planning burnout
03:10 Jen's favorite new wedding trends
07:10 What the little things you could be missing in your wedding
10:00 Favorite wedding customisation couples have added
14:00 How can someone get featured in the blog
19:55 Jen's new planners and what can you do with them
23:15 Final thoughts and tips
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Melissa Wilmont about her entrepreneurial journey and how she founded WedBrilliant.com a solution to simplify the wedding planning process and help couples select the right vendors for their special day.
Contact info:
info@wedbrilliant.com
https://wedbrilliant.com
https://www.instagram.com/wedbrilliant/
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:55 Starting wed brilliant and hiring the right people.
06:15 when it all started09:05 how did the idea evolved over time
11:55 how did she marketing the product
13:55 How long did it take to start seeing results
15:55 Melissa’s full time job
17:55 final thoughts
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
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In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Alex Lopez about Bilingual Wedding Ceremonies, they talk all about what they are, who should do them and some tips on how to make a successful one.
Alex is a Las Vegas Weddings Officiant with Peachy Keen Unions. He has 7 years of officiant experience starting off in Casinos, Chapels and banquet hall ceremonies and, since 2020, has transitioned to including outdoor desert locations like Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon. He also officiates Spanish only and bilingual ceremonies upon request.
Social Media Links:
My Instagram Account
Peachy Keen Unions IG Accounthttps://instagram.com/weddingofficiantalex?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://instagram.com/peachy_keen_unions?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Website link:
https://www.peachykeenunions.com/home
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:26 What is bilingual ceremony
05:29 2 ways in doing bilingual ceremony
09:40 Alex’s background
10:57 Who should have bilingual ceremony
14:55 Tips for a bilingual ceremony
17:23 Bilingual ceremony for inclusion
20:03 Outro
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
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In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Gretchen Culver about the experience of micro weddings what's included, the budget they require and they differ from big weddings.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:59 Gretchen’s company
03:15 Truth of small weddings
07:32 Budget maximisation
11:44 The luxury of small weddings
18:13 Additional luxury of small wedding
24:02 If you want a big wedding
27:06 Creativity in weddings
28:28 Tip to save money
31:50 Local VS Destination weddings
33:45 The necessity of professional service
37:28 Contact information
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
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In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Lydia about the difference between Inclusive venues and non-inclusive Venue, there're going to be discussing pros and cons of each with some tips to make the best out of what you choose.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Lydia’s experience
01:27 Inclusive venues
04:12 Pros of inclusive venues
05:48 Catering and food
10:21 Cons of non-inclusive venues
15:29 The uniqueness of your wedding
16:35 Contact information and services
21:12 Last words
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
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In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Sara Lunn & Jessica Ruddy to help you understand what a Pop up event is, and what should you expect from the upcoming event that Cactus Collective Wedding is organizing in partnership with Modern-Vintage Rentals and cultivate floral.
Contact Information:
Modern-Vintage Rentals: https://www.instagram.com/modernvintagerentalslv/
cultivate floral: https://www.instagram.com/cultivatefloraldesign/
Dates of the events:
October 1st 2022
October 22nd 2022
November 11th 2022
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:11 Pop Event
06:23 Added Value of the event
08:16 The Process of the Pop Up event
10:26 The location of the event
12:26 The dates
14:29 The themes
15:31 Contact information
17:00 Recap & Conclusion
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
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In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Eddie Rice author of Toast: Short Speeches, Big Impact.
Eddie is a speechwriter and public speaking coach with 10 years of experience in the field. He loves creating strong narrative-driven speeches that focus on balancing emotional and thought-leadership content.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:37 About Eddie
02:48 The process of writing a wedding toast
03:35 Do’s on wedding toasts
05:20 Don’ts on wedding toasts
07:05 Eddie’s process with clients
09:58 Freelance speech writers
11:50 Eddie’s passion to speech writing
13:11 On Jokes in your toasts
16:16 Optimal length for your toasts
16:44 Get in touch with Eddie
17:10 Outro
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
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McKenzi is talking with Leslie and Leslie, two best friends who managed to successfully plan a destination wedding with the help of cactus collective team.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:19 Leslie's destination wedding and why that place
08:22 The logistics of destination wedding
21:46 Role of close friends in your wedding
24:29 The unexpected logistics
35:41 How did the parking work?
45:54 Leslie's dream wedding
49:06 Knowing what you like
56:10 Family's expectations VS Budget management
09:20 Personal relationships and small weddings
01:14:42 Extra activities in a wedding
01:17:14 Pieces of advice for destination weddings
01:25:28 Outro
About Us:
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
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In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, Mckenzi talks to Josh Crooks about picking the right music for your wedding day.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Choosing a meaningful song
02:02 Choosing the ambience and genre
05:35 Hiring a live musician
07:23 What's your chosen song?
USEFUL LINKS:
Josh Crooks:
website: https://sixstringweddings.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixstringweddings/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixstringweddings/
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
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McKenzi is talking with Leah Weinberg, the owner of Color Pop Events and they discuss her book, The Wedding Roller Coaster.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:35 What’s the thing that people generally miss manage
07:05 One thing that people didn’t expect when planning their wedding
09:30 The five stages of grief
12:05 Final thoughts
You can find Leah here:
website: https://www.colorpopevents.com/about
Instagram: @colorpopevents
Facebook: @colorpopevents
Twitter: @colorpopevents
Pinterest: @colorpopevents
About Us:
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
In this Episode McKenzi talks to Emily Edgar creator of The Bride's Guide to Beauty a guide that teaches you how to prepare your skin and do your bridal beauty makeup like a professional makeup artist.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:15 What is the Bride's Guide to Beauty
05:10 Sneak peek and what to expect from the guide
19:30 Where can you find this guide
20:10 Bonus Takeaway
Emily’s Bio:
I’m Emily Edgar, I’ve been a professional makeup artist for over 10 years working all over the industry. Having been trained in Paris, France with the top European makeup academy and worked in the iconic New York City beauty scene – I’ve seen and done a lot!
The evolution of beauty keeps me committed to learning, studying, and practicing my trade across many specialties. I truly believe beauty is a matter of opinion, one which is fluid and should always reflect the beauty of the woman herself.
You can find her at:
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The Bride's Guide to Beauty - https://www.bridesguidetobeauty.com/
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The Bride's Guide to Beauty IG - @thebridesguidetobeauty
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Emily IG - @emilyedgar
About Us:
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
In this Episode McKenzi talks to Melissa Wilmont founder of WedBrilliant.com a solution to simplify the wedding planning process and help couples select the right vendors for their special day.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Melissa's Journey and what led her to create WedBrilliant
03:40 The difference between WedBrilliant and Other wedding services
09:15 How can WedBrilliant help you plan your wedding
15:00 Most popular service on WedBrilliant
17:40 Budgeting a wedding and how to avoid debt
23:50 Recap
About Melissa:
Having planned her own wedding 16 years ago, Melissa knows that it’s a process to gather information from wedding vendors and conduct phone or in-person meetings in order to determine who is going to be able to deliver the best product or service for each individual wedding. Melissa and her husband now have two young boys, and she’s already started thinking about their weddings (never too early!)
Contact info:
info@wedbrilliant.com
https://wedbrilliant.com
https://www.instagram.com/wedbrilliant/
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California. Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Lydia about the difference between hiring professional wedding vendors vs hiring friends and family and the challenges you might face with that.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:40 Lydia's Background
04:10 How yo know if you are hiring the right fit
08:30 Wedding associations and vendor qualifications
13:00 What's the one vendor couples usually get wrong
15:40 recap
Cactus Collective Weddings deliver ceremony essential wedding packages for adventurous couples wanting a stress-free planning experience.
Our offbeat wedding venues range from desertscapes in Nevada to sun-soaked beaches in California.
Each venue in our portfolio has its own character and charm, but most importantly they’re perfect for small, intimate ceremonies.
So whether you’re local, coming across states or traveling from overseas, if you’re searching for an incredible experience for both you and your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Connect with Cactus Collective Weddings Online
Visit Cactus Collective Weddings Official Site: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cactuscollectiveweddings
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Follow Cactus Collective Weddings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
In this episode, McKenzi is talking with Ricardo Gudino, the owner of Caked Las Vegas, about wedding cakes. His shop offers a vast selection of wedding cakes, including vegan, gluten-free and keto options, and creates custom order cakes for any occasion.
They mostly discuss cake tasting for couples in this episode.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Process of tasting
05:00 when to start the tasting process
07:00 final words
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Process of tasting Tasting is an important part of the experience, so it’s being done differently at Caked Las Vegas.
They send their clients a menu of cake flavors, fillings, and toppings, so that they can create their own cake.
“My favorite part is the tasting: Being able to create those different flavor combinations for them and seeing their reactions.”
You can find them here:
website: https://cakedlv.com/
Instagram: @cakedlasvegas
Cactus collective:
- Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/_created/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A
Baby skin, natural makeup, big eyes—beauty standards change with your ethnicity, nationality, and culture. All of our standards of beauty are entirely different. Amelia Cooper is back with us to share her thoughts about beauty standards and what’s beautiful to her. Amelia has served as a makeup artist in over 10 thousand weddings. She has worked as a makeup artist since 2004 and opened her makeup agency in 2011.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
01:50 An ideal standard of beauty
05:24 Natural bridal makeup
07:49 Using vibrant or bright colors for your makeup
09:41 What is natural makeup for a makeup artist
EPISODE SUMMARY:
● When we assume that our way is the only way of approaching something, we run into issues.
● Problem happens when everybody thinks that we’re all watching the same thing. And what we don’t realize is that one girl’s drag makeup is another girl’s natural makeup.
● It goes a long way to understanding that there isn’t a necessary standard of beauty.
● When it comes to looking at hair and makeup every day, you need to be willing to communicate in layman’s terms and not just make assumptions that this is the one way for us to look.
● Just because some people use brown in their makeup, it doesn’t become natural.
● One of the gifts that we can all give ourselves as women is recognizing that there’s no one right way to do beauty.
USEFUL LINKS:
Amelia C & Co LLC:
● Website: https://www.amelia-c.com/contact
● Instagram: https://instagram.com/ameliacandco
● Facebook: https://facebook.com/ameliacandco
● Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/ameliacandco
Cactus collective:
Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/_created/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A
In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Renee Sabo about Wedding Design and what goes into planning for a wedding, Renee is a leader in the industry and in todays episode she dropped some valuable nuggets of wisdom for couples planning for their future wedding.
Timestamps:
00:00 Renee's background story and expertise
02:10 Working with a wedding designer
07:45 the inspiration exercise
12:00 How to find the
16:40 Who needs a wedding designer
23:45 Budgeting
28:00 Customisation vs Personalisation
USEFUL LINKS:
Renee's website: https://www.urbansoireeboston.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urban_soiree/
Find Us at:
Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/_created/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A
In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks to Josh Crooks about Live music in wedding and ceremonies.
They talk about a lot of ideas that you can incorporate in your own wedding ceremony, this is an episode you don't want to miss.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Josh's Background
02:00 Why it's Important to have a live musician at your wedding
04:30 Difference between a live musician and a Bluetooth device
09:45 Parts of the wedding where you could have a musician
15:30 Requesting songs from a live musician
20:45 Can you afford a live musician
24:00 How to get in touch with josh
USEFUL LINKS:
Josh Crooks:
website: https://sixstringweddings.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixstringweddings/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixstringweddings/
Cactus collective:
Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/_created/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A
McKenzi is talking with Mary & Kurt, A Cactus Collective Wedding Couple that got married in Las Vegas in September of 2021 In this episode, they discuss their wedding planning journey and how they ended up doing a destination wedding. TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:15 Mary and Kurt Engagement story
03:15 Large Wedding vs Small Destination wedding
05:20 The process of planning the wedding
09:00 Organizing the experience for the guests
11:20 Going through the wedding day
13:30 Getting married in the neon museum
16:10 Splitting the time during the day
19:45 Issues that have happened during and after the wedding
27:55 One thing the would have changed about this expirience
31:20 Final Thoughts
Find Us at:
Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/_created/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A
McKenzi is talking with Lynne Reznick, Lynne is an educator turned photographer, and the owner of Lynne Reznick Photography. In this episode, they discuss all the details that you need to know about the Unplugged Ceremony TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:53 Lynne's Background
02:00 What's an Unplugged Ceremony
04:00 What are the benefits of an unplugged ceremony
10:15 Cons of an Unplugged Ceremony
12:10 How to make sure everyone is on the same page
15:20 How does this apply to micro weddings
20:10 Lynne's details
Links and ressources:
Guide on how to have an unplugged wedding: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XOKaYj3qoI5BHu7tkhb1ObM5yzFdWM8F/view?usp=sharing
website: lynnereznickphotography.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnereznickphoto/
Find Us at:
Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/_created/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A
In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks with Vanessa Naumann. Venessa is the owner and lead planner of Storybook Planning and Design.
In this episode, we deep dive into the budgeting side of the wedding and what are the
Tune in now!
SEGMENTED TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:15 What goes into planning a budget for a wedding
03:45 Average cost for typical wedding
06:45 How should you distribute your budget
12:35 Who you probably should not invite to your wedding
14:30 How to limit the numbers
23:40 Summary
USEFUL LINKS:
Storybook Events
● Website: https://www.storybookevents.com/
● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storybookeventslv/
Cactus collective:
Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/_created/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A
McKenzi is talking with Leah Weinberg, the owner of Color Pop Events. It's a wedding planning company based in NY.
In this episode, they discuss the Pantone color of the year.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – 04:15 – Pantone Color of the Year 2022
04:10 – 12:33 How to design a whole wedding around a color
EPISODE SUMMARY:
1. Pantone Color of the Year 2022
Since 2000, Pantone’s color experts at the Pantone Color Institute has been choosing the Pantone Color of the Year. For the Year 2022, it’s a color called Very Peri, which is described as light purple. They created this brand-new color for 2022, because we all needed something exciting and fresh.
You can find Leah here:
website: https://www.colorpopevents.com/about
Instagram: @colorpopevents
Facebook: @colorpopevents
Twitter: @colorpopevents
Pinterest: @colorpopevents
Find Us at:
Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/_created/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A
In this episode, McKenzi is talking with Penny from Tipsy Tin. A mobile bartending company and they are talking about the experiences she’s had managing several trailer bars.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – 02:50 Beginnings of Penny’s career
02:50 – 10:41 How she started the mobile bar
10:41 – 16:55 Recent trends of mobile bars
16:55 – 25:31 Running a mobile bar and liquor laws
25:31 – 30:17 Her most memorable wedding moments
EPISODE SUMMARY:
1. Mobile bars trends
Mobile bars are still a relatively a new thing. Bars are custom made, so every mobile bar has something specific. As one of the recent trends, balloons should be mentioned.
Each client means different ideas and new experiences.
“Whatever your theme is for your wedding, it seems like you can find somebody to help you, and they can be themed any way you want.”
2. What’s it like running a mobile bar
There is no guidebook on how mobile bars are supposed to be run. But one thing’s for sure, it requires more than just owning a horse trailer. It can cost a lot of money. Also, a person running a mobile bar should not be just some bartender in the corner, but should actually be present and become a part of that story.
You can find Penny and Tipsy Tin here:
Instagram: @tipsytin
Facebook: @tipsytinchattanooga
Website: https://www.tipsytinchattanooga.com/
Find Us at:
Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/_created/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A
In this episode, McKenzi is talking with Ricardo Gudino, the owner of Caked Las Vegas, about wedding cakes. His shop offers a vast selection of cupcakes, including vegan, gluten-free and keto options, and creates custom order cakes for any occasion.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – 2:33 Beginnings of Caked Las Vegas
2:33 – 12:20 Trends for cakes for 2022
11:10 - 12:59 Final word
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Trends for cakes for 2022
As Ricardo says, 2022 is expected to be a year of weddings. Trends are different; from Fantasy cakes, that can be 7-8 ft tall, to so called Fake cakes that are being made just for the sake of fulfilling the bride’s dream wedding and perfect photographs. But his favorite clients are those that are willing to go out of their comfort zone and work with different elements.
“Don’t be afraid to go our of your comfort zone, do something else and try something different.”
Links & ressources:
website: https://cakedlv.com/
Instagram: @cakedlasvegas
Facebook: @Cakedlv
Cactus collective:
- Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/_created/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A
Personal wedding vows have become a trend that is incredibly meaningful and makes your wedding a true celebration for you, your partner, and the people involved. Angie Kelly, a wedding officiant and the owner of Peachy Keen Unions, is here again to talk to us about personal vows, what they are, should you do them, and how to write them.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
00:00 intro
00:38 Traditional vows vs personal vows
02:28 Are personal vows necessary
05:52 Matching the tone of vows
07:09 How long should the vows be
09:09 Should you memorize the vows
12:01 What to include in your vows
EPISODE SUMMARY:
● Personal vows are required and necessary — they add warmth and vulnerability
● You can exchange your personal vows privately to make sure you're in the same page.
● To match the tone of vows— Have somebody read your vows if you can ahead of time and compare
● A 30-45 second vow is the perfect length
● Don’t memorize your vow, keep it organic keep it natural.
● Include your first interaction in your vows, and have a couple of promises.
● Personal vows are cited in that short moment in the ceremony where the officiant is going to turn it over to you.
USEFUL LINKS:
Peachy Keen Unions:
● Website: https://www.peachykeenunions.com/
● Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/peachykeenunion/
● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peachykeenunions
● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peachy_keen_unions/
● YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy1NaY_KgHZj_zWXHwI3NOA
Cactus collective:
- Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/_created/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A
Makeup has come a really long way in the last decade, especially when it comes to bridal makeup. Amelia Cooper of Amelia C & Co is here today with us to bust some myths and share some tips about bridal makeup. Amelia has served as a makeup artist in over 10 thousand weddings. She has worked as a makeup artist since 2004 and opened her makeup agency in 2011.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
00:16 Amelia’s role in the wedding industry
01:11 Amelia busts some makeup myths about the wedding world
04:17 Makeup application method Amelia likes the best
08:41 Who needs hair extensions
10:12 What are tracks
16:39 Normalizing mobile makeup services
19:27 Your hair should be dirty
23:00 Makeup with sunscreen in it will make photographs look weird
EPISODE SUMMARY:
● Airbrush is an application technique, or a digital effect—not a product or a photoshop filter.
● Airbrush makeup is great for hiding tattoos.
● Product brand does not necessarily matter—it’s the skill of the artisan.
● A track is the lines of care that are put into an extension or in a wig.
● Lashes make a big difference in your makeup.
● Depending on where you’re getting married, it is nicer to get ready in your hotel room than anywhere else.
● Makeup with sunscreen in it will give you a bloating face or make your face look whiter than your body.
● Something that has titanium dioxide in it is great for protection from the sun and the light of flash photography.
USEFUL LINKS:
Amelia C & Co LLC:
● Website: https://www.amelia-c.com/contact
● Instagram: https://instagram.com/ameliacandco
● Facebook: https://facebook.com/ameliacandco
● Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/ameliacandco
Cactus collective:
- Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/_created/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A
In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, McKenzi talks with Vanessa Naumann. Venessa is the owner and lead planner of Storybook Planning and Design. She is from Canada, She started her business when she moved to Las Vegas and the desire to be a wedding or event planner sparked when she planned her best friend's bridal shower.
In this part of the episode, we deep dive into Venessa's way of designing a wedding and how she puts the visions of clients cohesively to create an amazing harmony in the event.
SEGMENTED TIMESTAMPS:
00:38 - Venessa's way of designing a wedding
01:40 - Planning a wedding for people according to their style
04:46 - Putting the visions of the couple to create harmony in the event
07:19 – Budget talk
09:09 - What is partial planning?
11:55 - Relationships within the wedding industry
14:13 - Why should one hire a wedding planner
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Venessa's way of understanding the style of clients
To understand what the client actually wants, she has a deep dive into questions like their personal style. What their home looks like? How do they want their wedding to feel like, not just look like? What are some Pinterest ideas that they are attracted to? Why are they attracted to them? What makes them happy about that image? What makes them unhappy about an image? She discusses these topics until she gets to know or understand their style.
Designing a comfortable wedding
It is always important to keep in mind the style of couples when designing their wedding
She says: "You can't just stick people who like shirts and jeans in a closed ballroom with a giant chandelier and centerpieces. It is going to make them uncomfortable.They can still have a formal event by being a representative of who they are. And tapping into that takes a certain skill."
Working with the visions of the couple
Venessa says everyone has a little bit of vision. Even if they say that they don't have a vision, it's her job to extract the vision from them. It's easier for her with some clients to understand their vision, but they don't know how to express their vision for some clients.
So, for those people, she conducts a questionnaire meeting to understand what they want. And some have an amazing Pinterest board, but they don't know how to source things locally. They need someone to put things together.
When the budget comes into play
She says, "I try not to design based on the budget because I don't want to go mad and fall in love with something and then, the client is constantly feeling a sense of disappointment. Feeling that I can't give them something that they can afford."
USEFUL LINKS:
Storybook Events
- Website: https://www.storybookevents.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storybookeventslv/
Cactus collective:
- Website: https://www.cactus-collective.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cactuscollectiveweddings/_created/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRrqTx7kP06SofnnsU3cj4A
A Unity element is the most beautiful part of a wedding ceremony, it symbolizes the coming together of couples forming one unit. Over the last years, unity elements have changed their form from the traditional — Unity Candles or Sand-Blending — to contemporary and modern-day Unity Elements like Whiskey-Mixing and Tree Planting.
In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show podcast, Mckenzi talks with Angie Kelly about unity elements specifically for ceremonies.Angie is the owner and main wedding officiant of Peachy Keen Unions. With her team, she performs customized marriage ceremonies.
What you'll learn from this episode:
00:41 What is a unity element?
01:56 About whiskey mixing
03:51 Modern twist in sand unity
05:05 Styling cocktail blending
07:51 Including unity element in a micro wedding
11:21 Why and when you should have the unity element
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Traditional unity element
A lot of couples come from the background of traditional marriage ceremonies. And within a traditional marriage ceremony, whether it be a church or a banquet hall, often you have become accustomed to seeing a unity candle or sand blending. Once those grains are intertwined, they can't separate them, and the unity candle has a similar preference for background, like joining two flames together.
That's probably what you've seen in the past. Couples are moving forward to have contemporary and modern-day ceremonies because they don't want to do the same unity elements their parents and their grandparents did.
Whiskey mixing
Instead of the archaic unity candle or sand blending, now we're having things like whiskey blending or cocktail unity. They can get intricate. And it's about if the couple has time to do it. In their ceremony, it could be a lot of ceremony space.
Amount of time unity element takes
Angie says, "It probably only takes about three minutes. If you want to pause the ceremony for 30 seconds of silence, you'll see that it's a decent amount of time. So when you're, you have 20 minutes slated for a speaking portion of a ceremony, and we're going to use three of those for you to do a unity element. We're going to use maybe four vowels. And then we have the walking in doubt. Dad might be passing somebody all, but each of those segments adds up in the end. So you probably only see three to four minutes of interaction."
Unity element in micro wedding
The budgets for micro weddings, scenic weddings, they're just rearranged differently. For instance, for couples that are tuning in now, your portion of transportation might be more extensive. So you might have to cut out things like favors or unity elements because instead of people taking their cars, you're putting everyone on a bus and taking them out to a scenic spot. So it's not necessarily that budgets are smaller when you're dealing with scenic or micro weddings, but they are rearranged.
USEFUL LINKS:
Peachy Keen Unions:
● Website: https://www.peachykeenunions.com/
● Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/peachykeenunion/
● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peachy_keen_unions/
Cactus collective:
Website, Instagram, Youtube.
In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show, Mckenzi talks to Ginger Munsell. Ginger is a Cactus Collective Weddings team member and has been working with the team for over a year. Today McKenzi and Ginger talk about transportation in the wedding industry, what it means, why to get it, and some experiences with their Cactus Collective Clients.
SEGMENTED TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 A story from Ginger
02:21 What is the key thing when it comes to wedding transportation
03:34 Timeline for guests
04:47 Issues that you might face with transportation
08:44 How does Cactus Collective organize the transportation for the couples
09:11 Where should be the pickup point
11:30 Things that clients need to preplan
13:30 McKenzi's message to people
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Why Should You Have Preplanned Transportation?
Ginger says, "When you're planning a wedding, and specifically on the day of the wedding, there are so many things that you have to consider timeline-wise, management-wise. And the last thing that you want to be doing is worrying about your accident on the freeway, or which vehicle your mother is in, etc.
So, it's one less thing to worry about when you know that everyone is coming together, departing together, where and when they will arrive and depart, i.e., having the transportation preplanned. So, it's like one less thing to check off the list, and you can enjoy the wedding and worry about the things that are more important than your guests getting to and from your venue."
What Does It Mean To Have Pre-planned transportation?
When everybody is coming together, it makes it so much easier and seamless to get everybody where they need to be at the right time. So, you can get down the aisle at the right time. That indicator will be the indicator for the rest of the timeline for Cactus Collectively and other venue providers. Another thing is, it is convenient for the guests also. For example, if the destination wedding is in a deserted place with no cell phone service, people can't get Uber from there. So, it becomes more accessible and convenient for people to experience their wedding with preplanned transportation.
How do Cactus Collective Organise The Transportation For The Couple And Guests:
Ginger says, "Specifically, for Cactus Collective, we have one preferred vendor, one partner that we use, and we use them because they are just really well versed with our operating systems, our locations. These guys know how long it takes to get to these areas.
What happens is, for your account manager or whoever is helping you plan your wedding, we'll send you a list. It has all of our preferred vendors on it. Inside of there, you would just contact them directly. And the great thing about doing that or working with our preferred vendors is. Usually, they have a pretty good working relationship where the planning process is more cohesive. So when you're working with preferred vendors, it means that we have a relationship.
It makes it easier on you as well because we're able to work together simultaneously. So typically, what we'll do is we'll have everybody have one pickup point, everybody has one drop-off point. So that just makes it even more manageable, instead of having to make several different stops. So that's how that works and what to expect typically."
USEFUL LINKS:
Cactus Collective:
Website, Instagram, Pinterest.
In this episode of The Collective Questions: a wedding show podcast, Mckenzi talks with Vanessa Naumann. Vanessa is the owner and lead planner of Storybook Planning and Design. She is from Canada, and the desire to be a wedding or event planner sparked when she planned her best friend's bridal shower. She started her business when she moved to Las Vegas.
SEGMENTED TIMESTAMPS:
03:24 Vanessa’s backstory
04:18 The influence of traveling on her designs
06:23 Difference between a wedding day coordinator and packages they offer.
09:20 Venue coordinator vs. a wedding planner
11:01 Vanessa's favorite clients and venues
14:23 Kinds of weddings she can plan
15:42 How should people find and hire a wedding planner
18:16 Her views on small and intimate events
18:58 Her favorite season to plan a wedding in las vegas]
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Her Backstory
Vanessa is from Montreal (French-speaking Canada). Her father is Canadian, and her mother is Italian. So, she speaks French and Italian. She has worked in an entertainment company, and with her previous employer, she got the opportunity to travel to many countries. Travelling gave her a different eye and perspective on a lot of things, especially when it comes to events and dealing with people from different backgrounds and religions.
Difference between a wedding day coordinator and partial packages that they offer
When you hire a wedding planner, you're hiring someone that's going to do full service. They're going to take you from start to finish, your wedding needs, including sourcing vendors for you, design, etc. But with the day of the coordinator, the couple plans most of their wedding on their own. And the day of coordinator comes two months (roughly said) prior to the wedding and executes the plan.
Venue coordinator vs. a wedding planner
A venue coordinator is working for the venue. So, they will do everything that has to do with the venue. They will not reach your dress provider to make sure that the alterations are done on time. They will not reach your rental company, confirm your rental order and make sure that you have the right quantities for everything. They are there as a sounding board. They won't be there by your side, making sure they are troubleshooting everything.
Many venues need an independent coordinator or a wedding planner.
Vanessa says, "I think more and more venues in Las Vegas are getting on board with weddings as they realize that it's really hard for them to manage all of the work, managing the bride or groom or bride and bride and groom and groom's needs while still trying to sell and service. So they rather pass that on to us where they can just focus on stuff that solely involves the venue."
WORDS OF WISDOM:
- "The best part of travelling is just being adaptable and being able to understand people's cultural differences."
- "Because something is not in their portfolio doesn't necessarily mean that that's not something that they don't want to do."
- "Social media has pigeonholed us in some aspects."
USEFUL LINKS:
Storybook Events: Website, Instagram
Cactus collective: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest
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1 In this episode of Collective Questions: a wedding show, Mckenzi interviews Brittany Lo. Brittany is a Las Vegas photographer who has also started a new business with her husband called Little Lo Floral. Through her new business, Little Lo Floral, she preserves flowers or bouquets for brides.
SEGMENTED TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 About Brittanny
02:15 About her idea of bouquet preservation
04:28 The oldest bouquet she has preserved
06:00 The process of drying the flowers
12:07 How does she design the product
20:42 Brittany shows some samples of her work
35:26 How to contact Brittany
36:10 Giveaways for lucky winners
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Her idea of bouquet preservation
Brittany has been working in the wedding industry for six years, and she was always getting the same questions from brides, "What do I do with my bouquet?" A lot of the time, the couple go straight on their honeymoon right after the wedding. If they wanted to save the flowers for a keepsake, it was not feasible to air dry them. So, Brittany came up with the idea of offering bouquet preservation to the clients.
She says, "So I just take the bouquets and start the preservation process for them so they can go drink, have fun, be with their new husband, go on vacation or do whatever they want to do. And you don't need to worry about bruising your bouquet or leaving it somewhere at the bar. I try to handle that for you."
The Process of Bouquet Preservation
Brittany says, "When people look at the final product on her Instagram account, a lot of them think they look like big fresh flowers. They are actually all dried. You cannot preserve anything in resin that's fresh. It will, over time, get all moldy inside. It's just organic matter. It can't thrive like that. So, we dry them. Our drying process just saves their color and their shape.
The only difference with an air-dried bouquet is that it has already got the color and shape it will be. We can still cast it and preserve it in resin. But, I can't make it look fresh again." The oldest bouquet that she has preserved was 13-14 years old.
How does she design the product?
She doesn't use all of the flowers in the bouquet. She dries out the whole bouquet and uses the best flower, the best rose, the best carnation, the best eucalyptus, etc. Some brides want it to be jam-packed, full of every single flower possible. But the shape depends on how the bouquet was preserved.
How do clients contact them or give them the flowers?
Clients can reserve their date with Brittany through their website. There are two options. First, the client can either leave the bouquet at their hotel at the Bell Desk after buying the front concierge for $75 pickup, and Brittany and her husband will email the instructions of what they need. The second option is that the clients can also drop off the bouquet at their home studio near the airport. 80% of clients like to take the second option. Brittany and her husband are still able to take last-minute clients, but she doesn't plan to do so in the future.
USEFUL LINKS:
Brittany Lo on:
Instagram: @LittleLoFloral
littlelofloral.com
CONNECT WITH MCKENZIE:
Instagram @cactuscollectiveweddings
or at: www.cactus-collective.com
Collective Questions: a wedding show aims to answer all your: Who, What, When, Where’s, and Why’s about the wedding industry.
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Host Mckenzi Taylor worked in the wedding industry for over 15 years as a professional wedding photographer.
In 2017 as she eloped in red rock canyon, Las Vegas Nevada, She knew that others had to be interested in something as special, unique, and beautiful as her wedding was, so she made it her mission to be the guiding voice for every bride and groom to have a wonderful wedding experience.
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