The Scoop: Weddings Unveiled: Recent Episodes
Tim Schalch
A podcast about EVERYTHING weddings - whether you are planning a wedding or a professional in the wedding industry.
Let's talk flowers - are they worth the investment? Tim's favorite topic! Let's welcome Sarah from Mystic Blooms!
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Ana Coates from Marry Me Tampa Bay joins us to chat about relief efforts and alternatives for your wedding day and how to avoid possible cancellations.
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It's peak storm season here in Florida - so Tim and Brandy discuss some important ways in prepping for potential inclement weather for your wedding day. Listen to find out more!
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We're back and gearing up for another wedding season. On this episode, Tim and Brandy debate on whether to CUT or KEEP certain weddings trends and formalities. Listen to find out more!
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Let's talk speeches, people! Tim's most recent wedding had speeches last one hour and 30 minutes!!! We also have a very special guest, DJ Truth - a sports and fitness DJ. He's also the guest DJ for TLS Entertainment's 10 Year Anniversary Party!
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Let's talk photography with special guest, Angela Moon Photography. Tim and Brandy discuss photography Do's, Dont's, Styles and Trends with Angela as well as the craziest weddings she's been a part of.
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51 - Ready for some crazy wedding stories? We definitely have some of our own, but we also went on Reddit and found some mind blowing stories... you'll definitely want to listen to these! If you have any crazy stories, please share them with us!
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50 - PSA to wedding vendors... make sure to have contracts for your couples! And couples... make sure to READ your contracts from your wedding vendors! Our special guest and wedding lawyer, Ann Koppuzha, from Powerhouse Legal Strategy, is in the studio talking about the importance of contracts for wedding vendors and couples. Ann has the legal street cred, too, with a decade of legal experience at top law firms and the Department of Justice.
Links mentioned in the podcast:
- Grab the Contracts ⟶ Clients: 3 Strategies for Savvy Wedding Pros to Win More Brides
- Grab affordable & friendly contracts and business resources at The Business Reserve
- Follow Ann at @powerhouselegal
- Contact Ann at hello@powerhouse-legal.com
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49 - We've seen some shocking things at weddings and events... We are lucky enough to have a platform to tell you about them here! Tim and Brandy also discuss some MORE new trends and ideas they're seeing on social media! Listen now to learn about them!
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48 - This weekends events proved to be super eventful from ex's at weddings, a student breaking his leg at prom and Tim and Brandy almost getting shot!! Listen now to get the full scoop!
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47 - Brandy went to Wedding Pro put on by The Knot & Wedding Wire. She came back with more new ideas and trends that we're seeing in 2024. Tim also had his take on a couple new ideas that he's seeing at weddings. Find out what they are in this episode!
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46 - Brandy and Tim were invited to a listeners wedding... and it's time to review it! Listen in to their thoughts on a REAL wedding that neither of them were a part of... just as guests!
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Podcast #45 - Wedding professionals.... do NOT double book yourselves!!! Couples... make sure to ask this question with your vendors as some tend to double book and put stress on everyone else - we have a crazy example of that in this episode. Plus, Brandy and Tim chat about 2024 wedding report and whats trending thus far for 2024 weddings.
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Podcast #44 - Tik Tok, Instagram and a plethora of social media platforms are the topic of discussion with special guest, Jose Navea of Your Social Wedding. Wedding content creators are the NEWEST trend!
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Podcast #43 - This episode focuses solely on activities to do while you and/or your guests are visiting the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Here are some of Sarasota/Bradenton's top things to do (our opinion) from family activities with the kids to Restaurants and Nightlife!
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Podcast #42 - We've got a debacle - Tim finds out that one of his weddings that was cancelled may have happened afterall... without him? We also have special guest, DJ KenWa talking about various DJ Trends that we're seeing as of late.
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Podcast #41 - We've got special guests on the show as we talk about wedding planners planning their own wedding and how planners bring YOUR vision to life! Amy and Hayley from Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club join us to talk about their own weddings!
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Podcast #40 - Valentine's Day is in the air and Brandy and Tim are chatting about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to the dating scene. We asked our listeners to send in their worst dates and their best dates they've encountered. We also talk about fun date ideas for you and your partner.
Also - wedding pro's - buckle up! Its proposal season!!!
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Podcast #39 - Tim and Brandy have special guest, Alexa Ayn from POSE 360 Photo Booth and CC Bridal Boutiques, based in Tampa talking about 2024 Wedding dress trends as well as whats new with 360 Photo Booths. We also address three (3) IMPORTANT tips for our couples for the day of your wedding.
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Podcast #38 - Tim and Brandy have special guest, Jamaal Day from Jam All Day Entertainment talking about everything weddings for 2024. The main topic: Wedding Vendor Tipping Cheat Sheet - what you should tip your wedding vendors.
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Podcast #37 - As we shut the door on 2023, Tim and Brandy discuss whats IN and whats OUT for 2024 weddings! Listen closely because you'll want to make sure you don't make these mistakes when planning your wedding!
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Podcast #36 - As we head into 2024, Tim and Brandy discuss a variety of cool new ideas and trends that are being seen at the end of 2023 and what you should be thinking about for your upcoming wedding in 2024!
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Podcast #35 - It's time to build the timeline of your big day. Listen up as we explain a "typical" timeline of a wedding day here in the Tampa Bay area.
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Podcast #34 - In this episode, "it's been a while" but Tim and Brandy are BACK! The wedding planner and DJ talk about Themed Weddings as Halloween is right around the corner!
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Podcast #33 - In this episode, Brandy and Tim gear up for wedding season and give some ideas on how to prepare as well as tips on dodging burnout!
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Podcast #32 - We continue our "2nd Season" discussing the value of wedding shows for vendors. Plus, we have a special guest - Smiley, who owns Smileys Mobile Classic Cuts & Shaves - bringing a mobile barber bus to give you that fresh fade before your wedding day!
Podcast #31 - Its the start of a brand new wedding season and Tim & Brandy have a ton of ideas and trends to talk about from their most recent wedding they worked together - Get your pen and paper ready and take notes!
Podcast #30 - If you're planning an outdoor wedding in Florida or really anywhere, this podcast is for you! Tim and Brandy have some tips for couples when planning an outdoor wedding here in beautiful and HOT, Florida.
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Podcast #29 - The Knot Scandal continues + discussing ways to tap into the wedding industry as a new vendor with Special Guest, Adam Krajkowski.
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Podcast #28 - The Knot Scandal is real! The NY Post recently wrote an article about what many wedding vendors were afraid of and Tim and Brandy discuss it on this podcast. They also chat about Brandy's bachelorette trip in Savannah, Georgia and an insane, extravagant wedding in Switzerland.
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Podcast #27 - Tim and Brandy discuss their most memorable wedding moments, some do's and don'ts and also some marketing tips and questions when it comes to advertising your wedding business.
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Podcast #26 - Tim and Brandy have a guest in the studio - Noah Grey Music - Discussing the following:
Hiring a Band vs DJ
Does advertising on wedding wire really work?
A surprise mini performance by Noah Grey Music himself!
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Podcast #25 - It's officially summer which means Tim and Brandy are in the off-season of weddings in Florida. Now its time to discuss the timeline of how to plan your wedding: A month-by-month idea of when to book certain vendors, when to send out Save the dates and invites and getting down to the nitty gritty details of your wedding!
Podcast #24 - We get a little explicit on this episode as we chat about this past weekends weddings and crazy vows. However, the topic of discussion are the Pros and Cons of hiring a DJ or Band for your wedding day. We'll help you determine which is best for you!
Podcast #23 - Tim and Brandy are back and have a special guest from Stella Rose Events talking about various trends that they are seeing with event rentals.
Podcast #22 - Tim chats with Cory Barron from Tampa Bay DJ Company while Brandy shows up late! The two DJs talk everything weddings as well as the logistics of uplighting, cold spark fx, CO2 Cannons and more!
Podcast #21 - Tim and Brandy have special guest, Jonathan Pajak from Lens Culture Photo & Film. Conversations about Wedding photo/video tips as well as going viral on tik tok!
Podcast #20 - It's time for some Real Talk with a REAL wedding couple that Tim and Brandy both worked with together. Plus, Tim goes off on rude high school students attending homecomings and proms
Podcast #19 - Tim and Brandy discuss the old wedding tradition of something old, new, borrowed and blue as well as various wedding trends from 2022 that we should keep or nix as we continue on in 2023.
Podcast #18 - Brandy and Tim are back at it and have special guests from Cornerstone & Co. a local catering company. They talk about tips on how to book your catering company for your big day and what's trending with food and weddings.
Podcast #17 - Tim and Brandy talk about the avg cost per wedding vendor and the top places to party for bachelor and bachelorette parties!
Podcast #16 - Tim and Brandy have invited, Julia Doyle from The Perfect Dress of Sarasota to join the conversation. Talking everything from various 2023 fashion trends to the important questions you should ask your local wedding dress salon. Also, we encountered an awesome NEW ceremony trend for you to consider for your big day!
Podcast #15 - Tim & Brandy are back and talking about average guest count around the nation as well as the average cost per guest. Also, highlighting the owner of Tweeds Suit Shop to talk EVERYTHING Men's wedding fashion.
Podcast # 14.1 - The ACTUAL 14th podcast - Tim and Brandy go in-depth and chat about ideas and suggestions on music ideas from the start of ceremony to the end of the night and everything in-between. If you're stuck on choosing songs for different parts of the night, you'll want to listen to this podcast!
Podcast #14 - Tim and Brandy welcome Tara Allison, owner of Sweets Bakehouse, a local bakery creating custom cakes for special occasions and chat about crazy stories and trending dessert ideas that you will see in 2023
Podcast #12 - Tim and Brandy welcome local female DJ, Karolina Lira, aka DJ Lira, to the podcast. We deep dive into learning more about DJ Lira as well as the challenges she faces as a female DJ in a male dominated industry.
Podcast #11 - Tim and Brandy have a special guest: Janelle Damrau, a local Marriage Counselor, gives us tips and ideas on how to have a successful marriage.
Also see what's trending with "T-Shirt Tosses" during weddings and more!
Podcast #10 - Tim and Brandy chat with event and wedding coordinator, Amy Anthofer from Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club
Podcast #9 - Tim and Brandy discuss various wedding day tips for couples as they get ready for their big day.
Podcast #8 - Tim and Brandy bring on special guest, Jamaal Day with Jam All Day Entertainment and discuss various layout ideas, trends that we should nix from 2022 and NEW trends for 2023.
Podcast #6 - How to successfully setup your floorplan for the best vendor and guest experience for your wedding or event
Podcast #1 - Hosts Tim Schalch (DJ) and Brandy Harlan (Wedding Planner) introduce themselves and explain how they entered into the wedding industry
Podcast #5 - We dive into the various costs of different venues around Sarasota and Bradenton. Everything you need to know! This is great information for those who are local to the area as well as planning a destination wedding!
Podcast #4 - Catering... wedding planners... couples... Feed your vendors please! We also talk a little more about picking the remainder vendors of your dream team
Podcast #2 - How to be a good wedding guest and what to expect when you start planning your wedding budget