Hudson Valley Bride: Recent Episodes
Christina Lemmey
Interviews, tips, advice, and best practices from wedding vendors in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Making wedding planning fun instead of stressful. instead of stressful for brides.
When I graduated college back in 1990, I ‘had my colors done’. A friend of my mother’s started a little boutique out of her home and offered personal color analysis. I don’t remember much about that experience but I left with a wardrobe that were my ‘perfect’ colors that I could mix and match for...
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If you’re looking for an outdoor wedding venue in the Hudson Valley, check out the Storm King Art Center. Yes, it’s a museum with one-of-a-kind sculptures installed throughout its 500 acres. But the outdoor vistas serve as a bride’s blank canvas to create the wedding of her dreams. I had the pleasure of taking a...
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Food plays such an important part of most weddings but planning your wedding menu can be stressful. Finding an experienced caterer whose personality and style meshes with your own is half the battle to planning a wedding menu that will satisfy you and your guests. Chef Yolanda Lee knew at an early age that her...
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Marisa Caccamo is on a mission…to educate people about how essential oils can help maintain your overall wellbeing, especially during times of stress. As a doTerra Essential Oil Specialist, Marisa has lots of advice to share in this episode! The basic premise of using essential oils for almost any situation is to approach the problem...
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Essie Cohen has a love for makeup and a passion for her artistry that brings confidence and ease to every client she meets. After years in the corporate makeup industry, Essie branched out by developing her own luxury cosmetic service. Essie now has a team of like-minded artists who want to empower women, in every...
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Wedding invitations are often one of the last things couples think about while preparing for their wedding but my guest today argues that they should be among the FIRST things on your list to plan for…after the church and the venue, of course! My guest today is award-winning designer Laura Damiano of Laura Damiano Designs...
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If you watch any of the home improvement shows on television, we’re led to believe that everyone wants a modern home. You’d think that every single person wants minimalism and all the latest trends. However, just like fashion and these home trends, what goes around, comes back around. What was once popular and then poo-pooed...
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Brenda Otto is a travel advisor who prides herself on giving her clients an experience of a lifetime. As a longtime entrepreneur, she knows a bit about exceptional customer service and is always available by phone to take care of any questions or concerns that come up while you’re traveling. As a frequent traveler herself,...
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Debbie Brunjes spent decades as a school teacher and principal before coming back to her roots as a flower farmer. She’s always loved flowers and has a passion for creating unique and sustainable floral creations for all holidays and events. We chatted about timelines, when brides should choose their florists, and how she likes to...
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Exercise physiologist Cortney Whitebay firmly believes in the power of connection and support, especially when couples are stressed out about their wedding plans. Creating personalized fitness programs – for individuals AND couples – allows her to offer support in the areas the bride, groom, or couple feel they most need to focus. With every person...
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For this inaugural episode of Hudson Valley Bride, I had the pleasure of chatting with Katie Parent, owner of Service Matters Northeast. Katie offers her best wedding planner advice while also sharing about how she got her start in the hospitality business as a teen. Katie was introduced to the fine dining business when she...
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This podcast has been 3 years in the making…even though I didn’t know 3 years ago how “working in the bridal industry” would appear in my life. Funny how things happen when you put thoughts out into the universe! In this episode, I share how this idea was born and my vision for this podcast....
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