The VIP Collective Podcast: Recent Episodes
Corinne McDonald
The VIP Collective is a Video Wedding Podcast. This channel is specifically designed to share insights from top industry wedding experts to help couples learn more about wedding planning, designs and trends. This podcast is hosted by Corinne McDonald the Creative Director of Corinne McDonald Films Inc a boutique cinematography studio. If you are in the wedding industry, engaged, helping plan a wedding or interested in keeping up with the latest trends, this podcast is for you.
The Season 03 Finale is upon us! Thank you so much for joining us on this journey of Season 03. I am so excited to share this episode with the talented Nadia Colella, Cake Artisan and Founder of Nadia & Co. In this episode she is breaking down the differences and benefits of a wedding cake vs a dessert table.
To see more of Nadia's you can visit here: https://www.nadiaandco.com
On today's episode Reid Lambshead of Will Reid Photo stops by once again to fill us in on how to feel more comfortable with your wedding photographer on your wedding day.
Today we have another exciting announcement for you! The VIP Collective is launching Shop the Collective. This shop is a blend of Style, Love & Energy. Today we are dropping our very first product. The Rose Quartz Crystal Water Bottle, both the Breathe & Create Collection are now available in our shop on www.thevipcollective.com. Rose Quartz is the Crystal of unconditional love, it promotes self healing and unconditional love in your relationships. Love is the currency this world runs on, share it, feel it, and now take the energy of it with you with your Crystal Infused Water Bottle. To see more: www.thevipcollective.com
In today's episode we are welcoming Brittny Drye the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Love Inc Magazine the leading equality minded publication. Today Brittny is leaving us with her top tips for those of you looking to submit to a wedding publication to be featured on either a blog or in print. To see more or submit your wedding you can check our Love Inc below: https://loveincmag.com
In this episode former guest Nicole Natassha Goulding is back on the podcast to leaves us with her 2021 Wedding Trend Report. In this episode she details some of the things we saw in 2021 and some of her predictions for 2022.
In todays episode Wedding Planner Ashley Pigott is back to share her experience and behind the scenes of this past wedding season. She walks us through some of her idea's and what some of the logistics were that her team was able to execute on such short timelines.
Today Naturopathic Doctor Andreia Horta is back, and in the episode she is leaving us with 5 healthy food swaps when it comes to our favourite junk foods...Soda, Bread, Pizza, French Fries and Hand held Snacks.
Thank you for tuning in! Enjoy!
Today we are diving back into the archives to hear from Wedding Planners Michelle Garber and Tamara Niyazov of Fab Fete Event Planning. On today's episode they are listing Five Investment Ideas to consider to help elevate and make your day that much more special.
Today on The VIP Collective, I am going solo!! In this episode I am going to fill you in on some tips from a wedding videographer to help make a great story and impact in your film.
On today's episode we hear from Holistic Nutritionist Tricia Cammaart. Tricia is highlighting Inflammation, what it is, how to determine the root cause and how to begin eliminated those foods that may be causing your issues especially before your wedding day.
On today’s episode we hear from KonMarie Consultant and Professional organizer Ivanka Siolkowsky, Owner and Founder of Tidy Moose. Ivanka has been featured on the Global Morning Show, Fox News, CityLine and other media outlets. Ivanka is also the Author of the book titled Declutter Your Way to Health, Wealth, & Freedom. In this episode she walks through some steps to take to Declutter your Life and your mind. She also breaks down how to have those uncomfortable conversations about cleanliness while in a relationship.
In this episode we are back with Naturopathic Doctor Andreia Horta to discuss the Super Foods that you should consider on your wedding day. Whether you are getting married OR a vendor at the wedding this episode is for you.
In today's episode we are re-releasing our episode on tips for writing your wedding vows. Teddy The Marrying Lady has been officiating for over 13 years, she was named the "Best Toronto Wedding Officiant" in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017. Over 500 couple's reviews are on Google. Enjoy this episode as she brings you some great tips!
On today's episode we are re-releasing some of the great ideas and tips that Wedding Planner Melissa Baum left us with last summer when it comes to backyard weddings.
For the next two weeks we will be sharing some of the fantastic episodes we recorded earlier this year and last that are relevant to what is happening in the wedding world. Today we are bringing back a special episode which aired last year called What to know about Tented Weddings with Wedding Planner and tent specialist Ashley Pigott. This episode received so much positive feedback and remains relevant for anyone considering a tented wedding. We will be back in September with new episodes about Wedding and Wellness topics, thank you again for being a part of our VIP Family and coming back to listen every week. We have lots in store for the fall, but until then let’s listen in on some of the key pieces of advice we have received from these talented and experienced wedding planners over that last few months.
Wedding Planner Shealyn Angus is back today to walk us through her top tips when it comes to planning your wedding timeline. Basic break down and guidelines when it comes to hair & makeup and photography timing.
Enjoy!
In today's episode we hear from Destination Wedding Expert and Founder of The Eventeur Mahla Pourshamsa. Mahla was our guest on Season 02 Episode 9 where she discussed her entrance into the industry and life as a destination planner. Today she is back and we are discussing some of the questions you should be asking yourself when it comes to destinations weddings. She shares some of her favourite places right now, and some of the trends she is seeing in destination weddings as we move forward. Thank you for listening!
In today's episode we sit down with Jennifer De Rossi Co-Founder of Moonstone Collective to discuss the benefits of meditation. Meditation can play an instrumental role in helping us to become more present in our lives and today Jennifer and giving us some tips and tricks to get us started.
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Welcome back to The VIP Collective Wedding & Wellness Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Scoria, Scoria is a Canadian Company who is mission driven to make a difference by offering environmentally sustainable yoga equipment. They are also committed to giving a portion of proceeds to safe education for Indigenous youth. Now, because you are a VIP listener, head over to our YouTube page for your link to your 10% discount by using the code "CORINNE10".
Today we are back with Naturopathic Doctor Andreia Horta. On this episode Dr Horta is going informing us of the foods to avoid before your wedding day. This is such a great episode to bring awareness to some of those foods which may seem harmless but can actually cause inflammation and other issues before your big day.
Today we are excited to announce that we are shifting the podcast from The VIP Collective Wedding Expert Podcast, to The VIP Collective Wedding & Wellness Podcast!! With this we will be bringing on a broader range of topics to discuss from weddings planning to mediation. Weddings can be stressful and it's important to practise wellness for both your body and mind. My hopes is to offer more topics on the podcast so we can all grow together! Thank you for your support over the last two years. So excited for where we are headed!
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In today's episode we hear from Relationship Expert Mary Marano on how to set boundaries with your family during wedding planning.
To connect with Mary click the link below: https://www.lifeandfamilycounselling.com
In today's episode we hear from past guest and Wedding Planner Lynzie Kent Founder of Love by Lynzie and Pop Up Chapel Co about how we can work on minimizing our waste and therefore minimize our wedding footprint on this beautiful planet moving into 2021.
In this episode we have something different for you. We are sitting down with Canadian Spiritual Medium Debra Savoy to hear about her journey into mediumship and to answer some of those unknown questions that we all have.
On today's episode we sit down with Veronica Di Santo the Managing Partner and Daughter of Wedding Gown Designer Ines Di Santo to hear the story of how it all began. Veronica details her moms passion and start into the Fashion Industry and towards the end of the episode we discuss some of the new looks for their 2021 Summer/Fall Collection. If you have a chance to head over to YouTube we will have the images on display of the gowns we are discussing.
Enjoy!
Today we are welcoming Elana Kochman, she is the Co-Founder and Director of Events for Toben Food by Design. Toben Food by Design has been in operation since 2005 in Toronto and is considered an industry leader in the culinary space. In this episode we hear from Elana about the story of Toben Food by Design, Elana's breakout into the industry and she leaves us with some tips and trends for wedding/event catering in 2021. https://www.tobenfoodbydesign.com
Today is the Series Finale of The May Takeover and it's so hard to believe May is coming to a close. I would like to extend a huge Thank You to Laura Atendido and Ellie Martires of the Muse Event Co for taking the time to sit down and bring their years of wisdom to our podcast. Today we are hearing some of the Myths, Misconceptions and Wedding Planning Process's when it comes to working with a wedding planner.
Todays episode is the Bride/Planner Tell All Edition! In this episode Luxury Wedding Planners Laura Atendido & Ellie Martires are sitting down with one of their past clients to discuss her experience as a bride and some of the decisions she made for her big day which took place in 2019. To see more from the team at Muse Event Co you can visit their website here:
www.museeventco.ca
Today we are back with Episode 2 of The May Takeover with the team from Muse Event Co. In today's episode we are hearing from Wedding Planners Laura Atendido and Ellie Martires some of the challenges and excitement of their past events. This episode is full of visuals and such a great look at the creativity that can go into infusing style into your own wedding.
Today I am excited to announce that it’s time to launch another podcast takeover. For the month of May the team at Muse Event Co. Formerly known as Laura & Co Events will be hosting the podcast in our May Takeover. Luxury Wedding Planners Laura Atendido & Ellie Martires along with their team Baye Kler and Thyra Chin have been together for almost a decade and have produced some of the most memorable and impressive events in Toronto. This team is known for their stylish and timeless event design and on this takeover you will meet the team and hear more about their experiences in the event industry and some of the tips and tricks they implement when it comes to wedding planning.
Today we are bringing back our favourite Naturopathic Doctor, Andreia Horta. This is Dr. Horta’s 7th appearance on the podcast and she always leaves us with so much great information to help keep us healthy especially during this time. On today’s episode we are discussing how to breakthrough stress eating, she leaves us with some ideas on how to identify and break those habits.
As we continue to navigate through COVID19, we are reflecting on some of the great advice that has been offered by our past guests. We are so thankful to our guests for bringing their knowledge to the channel to help those in need of guidance. For this episode we have created a compilation of some tips and tricks for wedding planning during COVID19. In this episode you will find, tips on how to properly store your wedding gown after postponing your wedding, advice for backyard, tented and intimate style weddings and much much more. We have explored a lot of avenues on the podcast but of course, each wedding is VERY individual and must be looked at by its own circumstance. To hear the full episodes please visit our website:
www.thevipcollective.com
Today on The VIP Collective we are welcoming a new face, and a brand new topic. Today we are taking about MONEY. Heidi Rumohr is a licensed financial advisor and money coach, who has spent the last 17 yrs in financial services and is now focused on helping her clients improve and understand their cashflow to afford their dream life.
In today’s episode Heidi is breaking down some key tips to help you save for your wedding. To end off the episode she is sharing her biggest lessons and advice from her own wedding planning experience.
Today we are welcoming Jason Applebaum to The VIP Collective. Jason began his career as a DJ, known by his stage name as Apple Scratch. You may recognize his name as he was selected to participate in our VIP Vibe Series on the podcast last summer.Jason is an event producer and partner of JL Events Group, Canada’s trusted access event firm, a company built on delivering memorable moments, and their ability to produce Experiential Events. Today he is walking us through some entertainment ideas for your intimate wedding ideas.
In today's we are welcoming Nicole-Natassha Goulding to the podcast. Nicole is the Creative Director/Lead Designer of Chic by Nicole Weddings & Events. Nicole has been named one of the "Top 30 event planners in Canada" and was listed as a "Black planner to follow" by Martha Stewart Weddings. Nicole and her team specialize in intimate style weddings. On today's episode Nicole details her journey into the industry and leaves us with her best 3 tips for intimate weddings.
In todays episode we sit down with Shealyn Angus to discuss her thoughts on the difference between an elopement and a micro wedding. Shealyn also leaves us with her advice for the current landscape of government regulations when it comes to limits for gatherings. Please note regulations change daily and this information may no longer depending on the time you are viewing. Please view the government website for further information.
Today Cake Artist Nadia & Co breaks down her thoughts on wedding dessert trends for 2021. From plated desserts to suggestions for sweet tables.
In this episode on The VIP Collective we are back with Svetlana and Sasha of Purple Tree Photography to discuss their top tips for your engagement photos.
In this episode we are back with Brittany Gray Founder of Fancy Face Inc. Fancy Face is a Hair and Beauty Service across Canada, Fancy Face also has an amazing Product Line (website linked below) Brittany was a guest on Season 01. Episode 12 of The VIP Collective. In that episode she filled us in on the founding of Fancy Face Inc. Today she is back and revealing Spring and Bridal Makeup Trends for 2021. To see more about Fancy Face visit here: https://www.fancyface.ca
Welcome back to The VIP Collective Wedding Podcast. This is the series finale of The February Takeover with Wedding Planners Ashley Pigott and Melissa Baum. In this episode they are unveiling their top 10 tips that you should know before you plan your wedding. These two are seasoned vets who are sharing their best secrets. Make sure you grab a pen and paper because this is an episode you are going to want to take some notes.
Welcome back to The VIP Collective. Today Wedding Planners Ashley Pigott and Melissa Baum are talking about those Wedding Planning Myths. If you are getting married, this one is for you. They are debunking those myths around topics like, Save the Dates- are they a must? Does DIY really save you a lot of money? Should your bridal party numbers match on each side? This episode really goes in depth about all of those questions you may have when it comes to wedding planning.
Welcome back to The VIP Collective,
This is the second episode of The February Takeover with your Host Ashley Pigott of Ashley Pigott Events.
In today's episode we learn a little more about Luxury Wedding Planners Ashley Pigott and Melissa Baum discuss how they got into their journey, and what advice they have for anyone who is looking to get their start in the wedding industry.
So today is the first episode of The February Takeover on The VIP Collective! Your Host for the month is one of our long standing former guests Wedding Planner Ashley Pigott of Ashley Pigott Events. Over the duration of the next four episodes Ashley will be sitting with Melissa Baum to discuss their thoughts and tips for wedding planning into 2021. They discuss what weddings in 2021 could look like to building a different kind of guest experience for those looking to move forward with your wedding into 2021.
The VIP Collective is back with our favourite Naturopathic Doctor Andreia Horta. With 2020 being such a unique year, today Dr. Andreia Horta ND fills us in on How to increase your energy and positivity in 2021. Stay tuned next week for a big announcement.
In todays episode we sit with wedding planner Laura Atendido of Laura & Co Events to hear her advice for those of you planning your wedding into 2021. There are some key takeaways in this episode, Laura touches on the importance understanding what your food and beverage service will look like with the new rules for gatherings, the importance of understanding your contracts and some trends into 2021. Thank you for listening!
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Welcome back to The VIP Collective! Today is the release of our very first episode of Season 03 on the podcast. We are rolling into 2021 feeling optimistic and hopeful to see our weddings return this summer. In today's episode we are sitting with Stephanie Mark the Co-Founder of the Fashion and Lifestyle Brand Coveteur. Stephanie fills us in on her journey to build the global empire Coveteur and leaves us with some advice and lessons she learned from her own wedding.
Today is the Season Finale of The VIP Collective. Today wedding planner Ashley Pigott drops by for our final episode of the 2020. In this episode we are chatting about some of our favourites of 2020 from Brands to products and a few wedding favourite as well, there is a little bit of everything.
Thank you for listening see you all for Season 3 in 2021!
Today we sit with Diana Pires to breakdown wedding planning and how to decide if the planner might be a right fit for you depending on your needs. Diana breaks down Full Planning Packages, Partial Planning Packages and Day of Coordination - She also leaves us with some tips on how to keep organized if you are choosing to plan your own wedding.
In this episode we are back with Melissa Haggerty Event Planner from Spectacular Spectacular. Melissa was our guest on Season 02 Episode 19 and in that podcast we talked a lot about personalizing your wedding. I have asked her to continue the conversation about this topic because I know so many couples ask this question when it comes to their big day. In this episode Melissa describes what she feels is the most powerful way to personalize your ceremony and leave your guests talking about your weddings for years to come.
The VIP Collective is back this Wednesday with another episode. Today we sit with Wedding Planners Michelle Garber and Tamara Niyazov of Fab Fete Event Planning to hear their recommendations when it comes to investments on your wedding day. Every wedding has the big ticket purchases, Venue, Photo, Video, Hair, Makeup, Planning etc. But what about the other other investments that might make your day and guest experience a little more seamless. There are some great tips in this episode, if you are getting married then this episode is for you.
Today on The VIP Collective we are answering YOUR questions. We sit down with Shealyn Angus, Wedding Planner of Shealyn Angus Wedding & Events to answer a question from our listeners. The question is: "What is the etiquette for tipping my wedding vendors?" Shealyn gives her advice on this topic and then share with us her forecasting for wedding trends into 2021.
Thank you for listening!
Today we have a special bonus episode for all of those who are interested in that Rise by Five Lifestyle. Sam Spoors lives in London England and is the creator of the Instagram Early Risers Group called Rise By Five. In this episode we talk about the benefits of waking up at 5am and our own personal experiences as avid 5am risers. If you are interested in this community or changing your daily habits you can join in on Instagram @risebyfive
In todays episode we hear from Becky DeOliveira Creative Director and Owner of Blush and Bloom. We hear from her about her experience as a floral company in 2020 and some of the floral options if you are scaling down your wedding.
After running a Question session on our Instagram channel @the_vip_collective we discovered there were many questions about preserving a wedding gown due to postponed weddings. SO this week we are bringing back an important episode that we released earlier this summer. In this episode Wedding Gown Designer Kim Ironmonger owner of Valencienne Bridal discusses the importance of knowing HOW to preserve your wedding dress if you have postponed your wedding from 2020 into 2021.
This Wednesday on The VIP Collective we are sitting with Laura Atendido to hear about the Five commonly Overlooked Details When Planning a Wedding. What about the finer details, the ones where on the day of you say "Oh Sh" I forgot ______ Fill in blank. Just remember Sh happens, BUT we are here for you; if you are planning your own wedding or if you are on your journey into the wonderful world of planning - these tips will help with some of those finer details. Thank you for listening!
Welcome back to The VIP Collective. In today's episode we hear from Wedding Planner Diana Pires or Diana Pires Events as she fills us in on the newest regulations for gatherings and events in Toronto Canada. COVID19 has flipped our wedding world upside down and moving into the fall is no different. As the wedding industry continues to pivot and hope for the days of events to return soon, Diana also leaves us with some suggestions for what to do in the winter months for those getting married into 2021.
It's no secret that 2020 has wreaked havoc on the Wedding & Event Industry. With so many postponements this summer, it's no wonder that most of us, both wedding vendors, and couples themselves have likely felt a bit of sadness and this episode is here to tell you THAT'S OK. It's OK to feel down and allow yourself to grieve through this very hard year, for all of us there has been some form of a loss to cope with. Today Naturopathic Doctor Andreia Horta ND drops by The VIP Collective to fill us in on recognizing depression vs sadness and how to work through some common issues before they begin to spiral into something bigger.
Over the summer Wedding Planner Melissa Baum had many clients request to move their larger scale weddings into a more smaller intimate backyard gathering so they could still celebrate their wedding date in 2020. In this episode Melissa fills us in on the biggest misconception when scaling down your wedding from a venue to your backyard.
This episode was pre recorded before social gathering limits were changed - effecting backyard weddings
Wedding Planning during COVID19 - Not exactly a straight line...over the months the planners and teams within the industry have been on high alert, helping their clients execute the best day of their lives during a global pandemic. Last week, Ontario Canada had new restrictions on gatherings released from the government that was effective immediately. In this episode we are back with wedding planner Rebecca Chan who lays out the new regulations and how one of her clients pivoted their own event to work within the new regulations.
In this episode Ashley Pigott Principle Planner of Ashley Pigott Events discusses the three main priorities when planning and hosting a tent wedding.
This week there will be no new episode. I want to take a minute to say thank you to each and everyone of you who listens weekly to our show! This has been a hard summer on our industry AND those who were meant to get married. I hope the summer edition of the podcast helped with navigating your wedding plans during COVID-19 and also provided some fun as you listen to the pro's discuss their wedding day. We have had a busy summer on the podcast so we will be taking this week off, however I didn't want to leave you hanging so we are going into the Collective Chronicles to bring you our episode with Reid Lambshead of Will Reid Photography - This is a pre-COVID19 episode where we discuss his journey into weddings and storytelling through photo and video
In this episode we hear from Laura Atendido Creative Director of Laura & Co Events about her experience at her own wedding, from understanding family dynamics, to the important of rehearsals and what her biggest takeaways were and how she advises her clients from her own experience. She lists us the three things she would change when looking back at her own wedding.
In today's episode we hear from Jaycee Newman, Studio Manager with 5ive15ifteen Photo Company. We discuss The Top 10 Wedding Photography Tips that every couple should know. Everything from tanning before your wedding to the shot lists and WHEN they should be prepared for your photographer to make your day as smooth as possible.
In today's episode we sit with past guest Shealyn Angus Principal Wedding Planner and Owner of Shealyn Angus Events to discuss her own wedding day. Shealyn discusses the importance of prioritizing her wedding day with what mattered the most to her and her husband Mike, and what kind of experience their guests would have. We hear some of those unexpected whoopsie moments from the moment she heads to the ceremony right through until she left her reception venue. This episode is FULL of great tips for those of you in the planning process.
This week we are bringing you another edition of The Big Day Mini Series. This time we are talking with Nadia Colella, the cake artist and owner of Nadia & Co. Nadia was a guest on Season 02 Episode #14. Nadia was married on October 5, 2019 at The Graydon Hall Manor in Toronto Canada. In this episode Nadia walks us through some of the decisions she made for her wedding day, how she decided on her theme and how one of the biggest slips up was the priest forgetting their kiss. Anything can happen on a wedding day!
Today we continue with another episode of The Big Day Mini Series. In this episode we sit with Ashley Pigott Principle Wedding Planner of Ashley Pigott Events. She goes into detail about her own wedding and the decisions she made for her wedding day. We hear about her biggest regret on her wedding day and some of the moments that she absolutely loved.
Enjoy!
In today's episode we hear from one of our past brides Vanessa Chopra - filmed under Corinne McDonald Films Inc - about her experience, favourite moments and lessons learned while planning her own wedding. Vanessa planned a multi day event and brings some key advice that she learned from taking on the job as her own event planner. As an added bonus, at the end of the video you will see her Wedding Highlight Film - filmed and produced by the team at Corinne McDonald Films Inc.
Enjoy!
In today's episode we are changing things up again as we introduce 'The Big Day' Mini Series. In this series we will chat with past guests and former brides about what they learned from their wedding planning experience and also what some of their favourite moments were that day. Today we are kicking it off with Melissa Baum of Melissa Baum events. To learn more about Melissa's story you can check out Season 01. Episode 19 of The VIP Collective. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a77QIK4iFZg&list=UU1lo9o92beC92dQtrjG-Nbw&index=52 To see more of her work please visit: @melissabaum
In today's episode we hear from past guests Michelle Garber & Tamara Niyazov owners and lead planners from Fab Fete Events, to hear their full story please see our episode on Season 01 Episode 09 on The VIP Collective. Today we hear from them on how they have been advising their clients moving their events into the fall in into 2021.
Disclaimer: All information in this podcast is to be taken as general information not a diagnosis.
In today's episode we are getting back to our health discussion with Naturopathic Doctor Andreia Horta. She leaves us with 3 tips on how to decrease our stress and anxiety during this time.
Some solid takeaways and even a new breathing technique to try.
To learn more about Andreia and her webinars please visit her site below https://www.andreiachristina.com/
Enjoy!
We have another COVID19 Wedding Advice Series Episode for you!
In this episode we hear from Wedding Planner Lynzie Kent about some of the new protocols and suggestions as we move into Stage 2 of the reopening process in Toronto Ontario. To learn more about Pop Up Chapel or learn more about the team at Love By Lynzie check out the website below. http://www.lovebylynzie.com
It's Wednesday and we have a new episode for you! In today's episode we are sitting with Floral Business Owner Todd Kjargaard founder of Jackie O. In this episode we discuss his background and some of the lessons he learned from launching his first Floral Store just before the recession of 2008 and how he continue to evolve over the years. Great tips, tricks and lessons in this episode. Enjoy!
It's Wednesday which means a new episode, and since travelling is limited these days so we are taking you on a virtual trip to the sandy beaches of Kamalame Cay in the Bahama's. Melissa Haggerty is a Wedding and Event Planner under the company Spectacular, Spectacular with over 15 years in the industry she knows the in's and outs. Melissa has been influential part of my career and I am so excited to be sitting with her to extract her knowledge that she has learned over the past 15 years as a Wedding Planner.
It's Wednesday and we are back! In todays episode we hear from our very first Officiant guest on the podcast - Tade (pronounced Teddy) The Marrying Lady. Tade discusses some of the key tips for writing your personalized wedding vows and how to execute your first kiss. The Marrying Lady officiated the largest number of weddings at one time in North America for World Pride at Casa Loma (115 LGBTQ couples) and has been featured on the CBC and several TV programs. Most recently she participated on MakefulTV's Crazy Beautiful Weddings. Hope you're all stay healthy, thank you for watching!
Hello listeners, this is Corinne McDonald your host of The VIP Collective. If you are here as a new listener thank you for stopping by our podcast, if you are already a part of our Collective family then you know that Wednesday is our release day for all new episodes, however this Wednesday is a little different.
We have decided that this week we will mute the podcast so we can continue to learn, listen and support the black community and make room for the voices that need to be heard right now.
If you are following us on Instagram we are asking our followers and listeners to help support black owned businesses by leaving a comment to recognize, and promote these businesses in our wedding community and beyond. The podcast channel can be found on Instagram @the_vip_collective or on Facebook @ The VIP Collective Video Podcast.
Together we are stronger.
*Please note this episode was filmed prior to COVID19 and will not address issues of the Pandemic.*
In todays episode we sit down with Becky De'Oliveira to discuss her journey into the business as a Wedding Florist. With her extensive background of over 20 years of Floral experience Becky leaves us with some great takeaways about matching your florals with your wedding design and the steps that a Florist takes when determining a bouquet design.
Please note this episode was filmed prior to COVID19 and will not be addressing the pandemic. On today's episode we sit with Jen Evoy Founder and owner of Jen Evoy Make Up Studio. We hear about her journey into the business how she discovered her love for makeup. She leaves us with some business advice, bridal advice AND even a few mishap stories from her own wedding.
Please note this episode was filmed prior to COVID19 and will not be addressing the pandemic. On today's episode we sit with Jen Evoy Founder and owner of Jen Evoy Make Up Studio. We hear about her journey into the business how she discovered her love for makeup. She leaves us with some business advice, bridal advice AND even a few mishap stories from her own wedding.
Thank you for listening!
Please note this episode was filming prior to COVID19 and will not be discussing the pandemic.
In today's episode we sit down with Luis Cabrera Sales & Events Manager for the Globe & Mail Event Centre to discuss all the logistics of this space what is included in the packages and some great ideas for having your event at this location. If you are listening you may want to hop over to our YouTube channel as towards the end of the episode we take you on a tour so you can get a better feel for this beautiful and modern space.
In today's episode Rebecca Chan discusses what she is advising clients into the next three months. We also discuss an amazing new concept called The White Glove Wedding Service for those who want to still celebrate their original wedding date after the decision to postpone.
To see more of Rebecca's work you can visit her website here: http://www.rebeccachan.ca
In todays episode we sit with Ryan Cohen Co Founder & Owner of Susan Murray International to discuss the businesses in the wedding industry have stepped up to helped offer services and giveback during this truly unprecedented time.
To learn about Susan Murray International you can visit their site below. https://www.susanmurray.com
Disclaimer: Please note this is general information. You should consult your doctor if you have any questions about your health. In today's video we are discussing the good foods & the culprits that affect your mental health. During this quarantine our energy and mood is affected by what we are are consuming. In this episode Dr. Horta breaks down a 5 of the good foods and 5 culprits affecting us. To reach out to Dr Horta, you can find her here: https://www.andreiachristina.com OR on Instagram @drdreifox Stay Healthy!
In today's episode we speak to Jennifer - she is a 2020 Bride to Be - on her experience in making the decision to move her wedding date. How she went about it, and how she stayed connected with her guests to keep them informed.
Thank you for listening!
In this episode Wedding Gown Designer Kim Ironmonger owner of Valencienne Bridal discusses the importance of knowing HOW to preserve your wedding dress if you have postponed your wedding into 2021. So many great tips in this episode.
Thank you for listening!
Hello everyone and welcome back to The VIP Collective. This week we have a brand new episode for you, please note that this episode was filmed prior to COVID19 and will not address the Pandemic. In today's episode we sit with Rachel A. Clingen to discuss her journey of over 28 years in Wedding & Event Design. She leaves us with some key pieces of advice about wedding centerpiece design, and wedding floral trends. We also are changing things up and take a call and answer floral questions from one of our lucky audience members.
Please note that the information given in this video is subject to the week prior to its release. As we continue to get daily updates from the government some of this advice may no longer apply. Please check with the current guidelines set by your province, country & state and contact your vendors to discuss the plans best for you. In this episode we sit with Wedding Planning Expert Shealyn Angus, Owner and Principle Planner of Shealyn Angus Weddings & Events to discuss keeping excitement for your day and incorporating fun favours into your wedding day.
In this episode we sit with Wedding Planning Expert Ashley Pigott Creative Director or Ashley Pigott Events to discuss what you should be doing once you have made the decision to postpone your wedding.
Please note that the information given in this video is subject to the week prior to its release. As we continue to get daily updates from the government some of this advice may no longer apply. Please check with the current guidelines set by your province, country & state and contact your vendors to discuss the plans best for you. In this episode we sit with Wedding Planning Expert Lynzie Kent Founder of Love By Lynzie Events to discuss some options to communicate with your guests and learn more about their comfort level as your big day approaches. Thank you for watching, stay safe!
Please note that the information given in this video is subject to the week prior to its release. As we continue to get daily updates from the government some of this advice may no longer apply. Please check with the current guidelines set by your province, country & state and contact your vendors to discuss the plans best for you.
In this episode we sit with Stationery Experts of Paper & Poste to discuss the process for sending out your invitations and what that looks like as we navigate through this time. Thank you for watching and stay safe.
Please note that the information given in this video is subject to the week prior to its release. As we continue to get daily updates from the government some of this advice may no longer apply. Please check with the current guidelines set by your province, country & state and contact your vendors to discuss the plans best for you. In this episode we sit with Founder Rosanne Farano Romanino Founder of The Social Rose, our Wedding Floral Expert. Rosanne advises what to do when moving a spring wedding to the fall, and provides a timeframe for postponing on the floral side to avoid additional charges. Stay safe and thank you for watching.
Please note that the information given in this video is subject to the week prior to its release. As we continue to get daily updates from the government some of this advice may no longer apply. Please check with the current guidelines set by your province, country & state and contact your vendors to discuss the plans best for you. In this episode we sit with Creative Director and Wedding Planner Laura Atendido to discuss her efforts to help those clients with postponing their wedding. Offering a categorized list to help understand vendors availabilities for potential postponements and having a back up in place with help alleviate stress when you make your final decision. To see more of the work for Laura and her team at Laura & Co Events you can check out her website here: https://www.lauraandcoevents.ca
Thank you for watching, stay safe.
Please note that the information given in this video is subject to the week of it's release, as we continue to get daily updates from the government some of this advice may no longer apply. Please check with the current guidelines set by your province, country & state and contact your vendors to discuss the plans best for you. In this episode we sit with Carmen Luk to discuss her efforts to help those clients who need guidance with their wedding planning at this time. To see more of Carmens work or to chat with her, please visit her website listed below.
https://www.devotedtoyou.ca
Please note this episode was filmed prior to COVID19 and will not be addressing the topic of the current global state. In today's episode we have our very first Cake and Pastry Artist Nadia & Co in studio to shed a little bit of light about this avenue of the wedding industry. We discuss her intro into cake artistry and she also talks about the stress of deliveries on a wedding day. To see more of Nadias work please visit her website listed below. https://www.nadiaandco.com
As we continue to move forward in this uncertain situation, we have decided to keep you updated from our experts. We will be conducting The COVID19 Wedding Advice Series to help you navigate through our current situation. In this episode we get an update from Diana Founder of Diana Pires Events since her last appearance on The VIP Collective on March 16th, 2020 to discuss how to navigate your wedding plans during COVID19. Please remember all of these episodes are general information based on the current state of the country on March 26th, 2020 and things are subject to change quickly. It is recommended that you speak to your vendors to decide the best plan of action for you and your family.
Today is the day - We have our very first Florist on the Podcast! We are sitting down with Rosanne from The Social Rose. In today's episode Rosanne discusses what you should know when running a floral business, her favourite trends and she also fields questions from our amazing listeners. To see more work from The Social Rose visit her site here: http://thesocialrose.com
In today's episode we sit with Anthony Patrick Manieri to discuss his background in photography, both Fashion and Wedding and how one particular wedding help jumpstart his career. Anthony and I also discuss how we work with each other and some of the challenges photographers and videographers face when working together.
Disclaimer: Please note that everything discussed in this episode is based on information that we have about Events and COVID19 up to the current date March 16, 2020 at 11am. New mandates may be set in place after the airing of this episode. This is advice only, every wedding is a case by case event and you need to speak with your wedding vendors to discuss how to move forward. To reach Diana you can find more information here: http://www.dianapires.com
In today's episode we sit with Ellie Martires, Creative Director with Laura & Co Events. We discuss a number of topics from Wedding planning to the timing of your first dance, the logistics of fireworks in the city, and she even leaves us with a "horror story" from one of her many adventures in her eight years of planning. To see more from Ellie and the Laura & Co team you can find them here: https://www.lauraandcoevents.ca
In todays' episode we have something special in store for our small business owners. We sit with Ashley Malone to discuss Branding, Marketing and Website Design. Ashley leaves us with some advice about the tops three things for your landing page, how to target your ideal client and the fundamentals of your website. To see more of Ashleys work please visit her site: https://www.ashleyandmalone.com
In today's episode we sit with Mahla Owner and Founder of The Eventeur our destination wedding expert. With travel as her passion and seeing a need for the industry to have a service that helps you both plan your wedding AND arrange travel for both you and your guests it was a lightbulb moment. In this episode we learn about the misconceptions of destination weddings and also she leaves us with some key pieces of advice if you are planning a destination wedding.
In today's episode we sit with Mahla Owner and Founder of The Eventeur our destination wedding expert. With travel as her passion and seeing a need for the industry to have a service that helps you both plan your wedding AND arrange travel for both you and your guests it was a lightbulb moment. In this episode we learn about the misconceptions of destination weddings and also she leaves us with some key pieces of advice if you are planning a destination wedding.
In today's episode we sit with the talented Reid Lambshead of Will Reid Photography to discuss his love of Wedding Photography and the passion to be the best in his craft. We also talk about Floor plans/podium placement AND bringing your creative team in ahead of your wedding day to discuss the layout best for photos and video. To see more of Reid's work you can visit his website here: https://www.willreidphoto.com
In today's episode we sit with Natalie Ho, Director of Event Sales for Oliver and Bonacini. In this episode we discuss a number of topics including wedding venue security and the importance of protecting yourself at your wedding by purchasing insurance. To see more from Oliver & Bonacini visit their website to see more about their catering services and venues. https://www.oliverbonacini.com
The VIP Collective is both an Audio and Video Wedding Podcast. This channel is specifically designed to share insight from top wedding industry experts to help couples and other business owners learn more about wedding planning, event design and how the experts created the brands you see today. Welcome to Season 2 BONUS Episode 6. In today’s bonus episode we are back in studio with health expert and naturopathic doctor Dr. Andreia Horta. Some of you may be wondering why have a health expert on a wedding podcast? Well as many of you know this industry can be very taxing both physically and mentally. I have decided to create an opportunity to introduce health information into our VIP community. On todays episode. Doctor Horta and I play a game called 'Eat This or That', we discuss the benefits of Vitamin C under high stress; and how important posture is for your body and joints. Disclaimer: None of the information in this episode is meant to be a diagnosis, this is general information. To gain more insight, please visit your family doctor or Naturopathic Doctor. To learn more from our health expert Dr. Andreia Horta please see below. www.andreiachristina.com
In today's episode we sit with Carmen Luk lead planner and owner of Devoted to You Planning. We chat about her journey - wedding planning, timelines, and how to get your wedding day back on track if the timing shifts. Carmen also leaves us with advice for travelling on your wedding day between photo and venue locations AND one of her favourite proposal stories she has worked on.
Enjoy!
In today's episode we sit with Rennie Colelli, President and Founder of BBblanc, with over 25 years in experience in the event industry he has great advice about the importance of AV and Lighting at your event. He also leaves us with some wedding and business advice. To see more about BBblanc's services please visit https://www.bbblanc.com
In today's episode we sit with Kim Ironmonger, Wedding Gown Designer and owner of Valencienne. With decades of experience in the industry she sits down today to talk about her journey, repurposing your wedding gown and why you should consider a custom wedding dress.
Enjoy!
In today's episode we sit with Megan Wappel creator and founder of Megan Wappel Designs to discuss her background in design and how she entered the industry. In this episode we talk about some of her favourite events as well as remembering to consider the functionality of an event for your guests.
It's Wednesdayyyy! Welcome back everyone and Happy New Year! As we dive into 2020 we begin a new Season here on The VIP Collective, and we are so excited for what this year will bring. Today we kick start Episode #1 of Season 02 with the talented Founder and Creator of Love By Lynzie Events & Design - Lynzie Kent. Wedding planning isn't her only speciality she also lead singer in a band called Electric Blonde, and is the Founder of the Pop up Chapel. More information here: https://www.lovebylynzie.com
So many great tips in this episode!
Today is the Season Finale of Season 01 and we are bringing in the guest host Ashley Pigott ( of Ashley Pigott Events - Guest #1 onThe VIP Collective) to chat all things wedding video with Corinne McDonald ( VIP Collective Host) Creative Director of Corinne McDonald Films a boutique Wedding Cinematography company. We talk entry into the industry, the passion and costs and budgeting associated with Wedding Videography.
Season 02 will begin January 08, 2020. Stay tuned!
In today's episode we sit with Megan MacQuarrie - Founder of New Dawn Organization. New Dawn Org is a Toronto based - Not for profit organization that will repurpose your event florals and decor and give to those in need. To contact Megan for donation purposes or to become a volunteer visit her site: https://www.newdawnorg.com
This week we sit with Blair Nadeau of Blair Nadeau Bridal Adornments. We chat about her start into the industry and she drops some great advice about how and when to be looking for your accessories and the importance of recognizing what you will be comfortable in on your big day! There are tons of takeaways, Enjoy the show!
In todays episode we sit with Baye Kler Senior Lead Planner with the Laura & Co Events Team. Baye drops some great insight about a number of topics. Below is listed the timecode for our topics. Thank you for watching, enjoy the show!
To find out more about the Laura & Co Event team you can head to their site
http://www.lauraandcoevents.ca
In today's episode we sit with Johanna Sharpe - Lead Planner of Johanna Leigh Weddings and Events. We chat about her journey into the wedding planning industry and her background in hospitality that helped her understand what it means to work with high profile clients.
To see more of Johannas work visit:
https://www.johannaleigh.com
This week we are taking you on an adventure, as we head to The Fairmont Royal York for an onsite podcast with Wedding Expert Morgan Cardozo. In this episode we discuss how The Fairmont Royal York is determined to create a home away from home during such an emotional moment like your wedding. Our podcast was filmed in the bridal suite of the FYR this room is magical on all levels. After our podcast in the bridal suite we head to their event floor to check out newly renovated spaces and even have a surprise guest, Executive Chef JW Foster who offers some advice on catering and trends. As always thank you for listening. If you haven’t already you can find us on instagram @the_vip_collective or FB at The VIP Collective Video Podcast. Video Production brought to you by: The Collective Cinema Group.
Thank you for watching!
Melissa Baum Events
Bio:
Melissa Baum Events is an event planning & design firm specializing in luxury social events. We are a dynamic team comprised of Melissa, Kiera and associates who together plan, design and execute incredibly curated and detailed events that speak to each client's personalities and tastes. We work with all our clients from beginning to end and ensure their event flows seamlessly, looks beautiful and provides the highest quality guest experience.
Instagram:
@melissabaum
In today's episode we sit with Melissa Baum to chat with her about her journey into the wedding industry, we talk about how to convey trust as a planner, the key strength of any great wedding planner and discuss a couple specific custom designs she produced for her clients. In this episode we will actually be sharing some photos of the event we a discussing!
TImecode:
1:28 - Who is Melissa Baum
8:38 - Planning for friends
14:15 - Weddings that have stood out in her career
18:20 - Choosing vendors for couples
19:20 - Where do you get inspiration from
21:30 - LA Inspiration and weddings
22:47 - Challenges of planning a wedding out of the country
25:38 - Needing assistants
28:18 - Intro of Kiera
32:24 - Custom Design stories
42:18 - Mitzvah Stories
47:13 - Question for YOU
In today's episode we sit with Dawna Boot of Dawna Boot Makeup to chat with her about her journey into the industry. She leaves some great advice for any makeup artist starting out and leaves us with a HUGE announcement! Tune in to find out what it is!!
In today's episode we sit with Ashley Lindzon of Ashley Lindzon Events as she chats with us about her journey into the industry, drops some key advice about your guest experience and the flow of your event. We touch on the trust of a wedding, and what questions to ask a wedding planner when considering who to hire for the big day.
https://www.ashleylindzon.com
Table of Contents
1:00 - Origin story
3:00 - Fascination for Blogging
8:00 - The first wedding planning experience
9:38 - Instagram and thoughts on promoting as a wedding planner
13:45 - Consistent support
14:00 - Hora Talk
18:00 Chuppah designs talk
20:00 - Wedding planning schedules and vendors visits/boundaries
21:25 - Ashley Lindzon Events Team
23:50 - Experience or schooling when hiring?
27:20 - The hard part of quoting as a planner
31:47 - What is the process and questions to ask a planner?
37:00 - Being confident in your wedding choices
38:41 - Guest experience
43:43 - Where is Ashley Lindzon Events in 5-10 years
46:36 - Question for the audience YES YOU!!
In today's episode we sit with the owners of the Purple Tree Photography studio to chat about how the business started and how the long term strategy was implemented to grow their studio to the what it is today.
https://www.purpletree.ca/
Today we have a bonus episode for you!! We recently sat down with Naturopathic Doctor Andreia Horta to discuss what is best for your body to digest during a high stress event. We also discuss mindfulness and how to calm yourself in times of high stress.
During this episode Dr. Horta, made reference to some great meals - high in nutrients , high energy full blast off meals to try which we have listed below. Try them out!
To see more about Dr. Andreia Horta & Foxey Health visit:
www.andreiachristina.com or find her @dr.dreifox
In todays episode we sit with Corina Van Sluytman of Corina V. Photography to sit down and talk about her 10 years experience as a fine at wedding photographer. Corina offers some great advice on Marketing & Branding for your business, and also some key things you should be looking for if hiring a wedding photographer.
See more of her work here:
https://www.corinavphotography.com
In this episode we sit with Shealyn Angus, CEO and Creative Director or Shealyn Angus Wedding and Events to chat about her journey into the industry. Price points for wedding planning and community she is helping build for other planners in the industry and much more.
To see more from her and the team visit:
http://www.shealynangus.com
In this episode we sit with Brittany Gray Founder and CEO of Fancy Face Inc. Fancy Face is a hair and makeup beauty team known for their luxurious glamour, amazing work ethic and all around great team of beauty experts. With over 15 years in the wedding industry Brittany chats about her journey offers some great advice for those starting a makeup business building a team and advices for timing and building your timelines for your wedding day.
To see more of her and the team visit:
https://www.fancyface.ca/
In todays episode we sit with Don Sagarese of 10tation Event Catering. He gives some sound advice about planning your menu for your wedding, along with building a solid team to execute and creating a wedding that is a reflection on your own personality. Lots of takeaways! Enjoy! https://10tation.com/pages/wedding-ca... SHOW MORE
In this episode we learn the origin of Sole Power Productions. This is an amazing entertainment company that specializes in Weddings, Corporate events and working along side the Blue Jays and the Raptors for their half time shows and onsite activations. Such an interesting story! Enjoy! And don't forget to leave your comment to answer Abby's question
See more about Sole Power here:
https://solepowerproductions.com/
In this episode we sit with Anya Moscatelli owner and founder of La Chic Soirèe to discuss advice for preparing your bridal suite and interning with the professionals before jumping in on your own. We also have a guest appearance from someone pretty special. ;)
In todays episode we sit with Beckee Kavanagh & Lexi McKenna to learn about their start in the paper and design business. Their advice on partnership and what it means to take on a business partner. We talk about working with interns and creating an environment that allows their employees to excel in their strengths.
Today we sit down with Diana Pires of Diana Pires Events to discuss her journey into wedding planning, her advice on fear vs motivation and how to push the fear aside to continually move forward.
Hope you enjoy!
You can find more about Diana here on her site
www.trulyyoursplanning.com
In this episode we learn how Rebecca Chan got her start from Graphic Design to Event/Wedding Planning and how and when she decided to grow her team and what keeps her inspired.
To see more about Rebecca Chan's services check out her site.
http://www.rebeccachan.ca/
In today's episode we sit down with Ashley Pigott - Principal Planner and Owner of Ashley Pigott Events, to discuss her experience in the wedding planning industry, how she got started and some key wedding trends and tips for 2019.