Make it Epic - Wedding Podcast

In todays episode of Ambience, the wedding podcast Tim and Matt are back after a little break for reasons we dive into. We chat all things film and it's popularity in the wedding industry with the unique qualities it brings to our art. We also share our film gear and the types of film we use.  Takeaways Film photography has become increasingly popular in the wedding industry due to its unique and nostalgic qualities. Both Timothy and Matt incorporate film into their work and have seen a growing demand for it from their clients. They discuss their favorite film cameras and the types of film they use, highlighting the importance of finding the right equipment and film stock for their style. The conversation also touches on their recent rebranding efforts and the exciting things happening in their businesses. Listeners are encouraged to submit questions or topics they would like to hear discussed in future episodes.

In this episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt discuss the importance of wedding planning, organization, and decision-making. They emphasise the significance of having a clear vision, the right attitude, and confidence in your choices.   Having a clear vision and confidence in your choices makes everything smoother and more enjoyable. From picking the perfect playlist to choosing vendors who get your vibe, every detail contributes to the big picture of your special day. It's all about knowing what's most important to you and being flexible with the rest. So, have you started thinking about what your non-negotiables are for your wedding day?   Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year

In this episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, we have literally the best wedding humans and filmmakers in the world - Bottlebrush films. We chat all things wedding filmmaking, burnout, client experience, community and the creative process. Also touching on the importance of continuous learning, the impact of client experience, and the inspiration behind their work. We couldn't be more happier to chat to these legends in the industry. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year  

In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt discuss the tools and apps we use to make our life easier, our clients happier and improve our overall client experience and workflow efficiency. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year    

In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast Tim and Matt bring on Sarah from the Flower Pursuit, an absolute creative genius in her craft. Sarah shares insights into her personal life, business journey, and the creative vision behind the Flower Pursuit. Sarah discusses her journey of building her styling and floristry business to what it is today and emphasises the importance of standing out in a flooded industry as well as the significance of creative freedom in executing unique and personalised designs. The conversation delves into the difference between a florist and a stylist florist, the process of understanding client needs, and the importance of intentional styling. Sarah also shares her excitement for pushing boundaries in floral and styling trends.  Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year

In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast Tim and Matt are living the island life and are live from Great Keppel Island in Queensland. The boys are there for a destination wedding and today is all about unfamiliar locations and the industry assumption why you should only choose vendors that have been to your venue or location before. We try to put that myth on its head and discuss why it's actually sometimes even better to allow creativity to shine from your vendor team. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year

In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat about the booking process for wedding vendors. They talk about how couples typically find vendors, the importance of clear communication and pricing transparency, and the process of securing a vendor for their wedding. Ensuring a smooth booking process is crucial for elevating the client's overall experience. It is a key factor in building strong, lasting relationships with clients.

In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast Tim and Matt chat about prep for weddings. They discuss the importance of prep & how it can really shape your day. They also chat about parts of prep that can sometimes be overlooked or forgotten when planning your day. Sometimes it's the little things that we can do that will really improve the preparation aspect of the day.

In this episode, Timothy and Matt discuss what makes a wedding featured in bridal magazines and directories. They emphasize that being featured is not the goal when planning a wedding, but rather a byproduct of the hard work and unique elements that make a wedding special. They highlight the importance of vendors, including photographers, florists, stylists, and planners, in creating a featured wedding. They also discuss the role of the venue and the overall aesthetic and personal touches that contribute to a wedding being featured. The hosts stress the subjective nature of the submission process and the importance of showcasing the entire day, from preparation to reception, in the submission. They conclude by reminding couples that being featured is not the ultimate measure of a successful wedding, but rather the joy and memories created on the day.

In this episode, Tim and Matt discuss the whether the wedding industry is entering into a new era of weddings. Characterised by high personalisation and styling that's aligned to each couple, we give our opinion on the topic. Also touching on the influence of social media on wedding planning and offer tips on how couples can effectively communicate their vision to vendors. 

Matt and Tim discuss the rebranding of their podcast from Make It Epic Wedding to Ambience the Wedding Podcast. We discuss why we felt a disconnection with the old branding and wanted to align the podcast with their personal brands. We explain the meaning behind the new name, Ambience, and how it represents creating an atmosphere and experience for any wedding. We are so excited for the new direction & the upcoming new episode! Follow Ambience - The Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats, and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Ambience - The Wedding Podcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals)

In this episode of the Make it Epic Podcast, we chat with two of the biggest legends and inspirations in the industry, Lucy and Eddie Blake. A photographer and videographer who each run their own successful business and have their own podcast as well - link below. We hit of some hot topics about memorable advice, working with different vendors, choosing the right vendors, storytelling on a wedding day and changing perceptions of the wedding industry and how to manage wedding planning overwhelm. Not one to miss! Ripple Weddings: https://rippleweddings.com/ Lucie Blake Photography: https://luciestudio.com.au/ Unveiled: https://www.instagram.com/unveiledthepodcast__/   Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/

On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt talk about their favourite summer weddings and what made them stand out. They highlight the importance of epic garden ceremonies and receptions, the trend of early dance floors to speeches, and various aspects of wedding planning. This includes the importance of personalisation and individuality in weddings and encourages couples to make choices based on their preferences rather than following trends. Get ready and grab a note for a lot of golden nuggets! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/

This week on the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast Tim & Matt are doing something a little bit different. We had the oppounity to talk at The Love A Fair Wedding Expo in Bowral and decided to record our chat.  Little Heads up, really sorry for the bad audio, the photographer in the duo forgot to turn on the mic.  We chat through 3 ways to gain clarity on how to plan your perfect wedding. We believe that these 3 points will help you reduce decision fatigue and paint a pathway that help you make decisions about your wedding that are uniquely you.   Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/

On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat are back for our third season, can you believe that? We briefly catch up before diving into our opinions on whats IN and what's OUT for 2024 and the year ahead. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/

On today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, We made it to episode 60! Tim and Matt chat about 2023 and the year that was huge for us. The projects we worked on, our learnings and what we have planned for 2024 for the Make it Epic Podcast and our own businesses. We also dive into some of the trends we think are coming in hot for 2024! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course!   Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Get your FREE vow templates here! Make it epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/

In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, we have some HUGE news to share! We've collaborated with two of our very good friends who also happen to be some of the best celebrants in Australia (in our humble opinion) to bring you THE GUIDE TO CRAFTING THE MOST EPIC VOWS! This 60 something page monster is your go-to for how to write vows that are personal, unique and more importantly, you. As a little sneaky give away we're actually giving you access to the vow templates, completely FREE so you can get started on your vow writing journey! Get your FREE vow templates here! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off!Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course!‌ Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - Make It Epic Wedding Podcast - Vendor Chats | Facebook Georgia Fletcher Celebrant - https://georgiafletchercelebrant.com/ Married By Adam - https://www.marriedbyadam.com/

In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding podcast, Matt is flying solo on this one chatting with Kaity & Jess who are running the Love Affair. An expo that brings a different type of experience and …. If you're planning your wedding and still stuck on who to choose for your vendors, this one is for you! Check out more info for the Love A Fair here https://linktr.ee/loveafair Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off!|Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course!‌ Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - Make It Epic Wedding Podcast - Vendor Chats | Facebook  

On today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we talk about Budgets! We know that the cost of living, Interest Rates & the Inflation in the country has been skyrocketing. We also know that you are trying to plan your dream wedding in these times! We aren't budgeting pro's but we do know a thing or two about making sure that your wedding is EPIC no matter how much you do or don't spend. Today we give you a few tips on making sure that the budget doesn't affect how epic your wedding is. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off!Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course!‌ Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make It Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - Make It Epic Wedding Podcast - Vendor Chats | Facebook  

On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, we chat about a few reasons as to why things going “wrong” at a wedding. How to handle them & how to stop them from going wrong before they do! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off!Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/

In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat about why it's important to adapt as a vendor. Weddings are notoriously unpredictable. With so many unforeseen circumstances, it's important to have a level of adaptability to ensure a seamless experience for couples. From changing timelines to changing weather, this episode drops some golden nuggets we think can be super beneficial for both couples and vendors. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!|Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off!Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - Make It Epic Wedding Podcast - Vendor Chats | Facebook

On today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we chatted to Jaz & Jarrod who are planning their wedding for Winter 2024. Both Matt & Tim will be shooting this wedding. We are so excited for this one and we decided to have a bit of a catch up chat with these two legends to discuss their plans at this earlier stage, so of course we recorded this and turned it into an episode. We hope that this gives you an insight & help into the earlier stages of planning your wedding! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course!   Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives!   Make it epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/

On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, we chatted to Eliza from Ivy Lane Collective. A Florist & Stylist from the South Coast of New South Wales. We dive into how Ivy Lane has become the company that it is today. How the team is absolutely vital in bring your ideas to life & make your day as epic as possible. We also talk about why minimum charges are important to have. This is a huge topic which to be honest is something that is probably never quite understood properly! Check out more of what Ivy Lane Collective do here - https://www.ivylanecollective.com.au/ Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off!Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/

In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat take bit of different approach for this episode and chat about burnout, managing our energy levels as business owners, the importance of community and some tips to choosing the right wedding vendors. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off!Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/

On this weeks episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim & Matt chat about 3 things you should do on your wedding day! Keeping it simple this week, giving you 3 golden nuggets. Take note, do your best to make sure these things happen on the day! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year AND receive access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro course! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic - www.makeitepic.com.au Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals)

In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat about how different personalities can affect how you plan your wedding and what type of vendors are best suited to certain personality types . This is a huge episode which we think can be super beneficial for both couples and vendors! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year AND receive access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro course! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives!   Make it Epic - www.makeitepic.com.au Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals)

In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt are chatting how to unify your wedding planning journey and come together as a team. We all know there's typically one partner who takes control of majority of the tasks however we've got 5 steps to involve your partner through every step of the way that will make your wedding day even more unique and personal to you both! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off!Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year AND receive our 17 part video series to set up your Studio Ninja! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic - www.makeitepic.com.au Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals)

In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat with Beck, a content creator leading the industry from BZ events and Social Co. This one is a bit of a hot topic as we discuss all the confusion around content creators and define what actually is a content creator and what makes a good content creator. We also dive into some of the burning questions we'd all like to ask a content creator and how their presence can impact the end product for a photographer and videographer. Beck delivers with class and shows us all how exceptional a content creation business can work in harmony with all wedding vendors. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year plus you'll get access to our 17 part video series taking you from zero to pro! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! BZ events and Social Co Website - B ✨ Wedding and Event Content Creator

In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat about all things wedding preparations and how to make it epic! Providing their advice on key points to take into consideration and ways to ensure your wedding day preparations are a stress free, fun and positive environment for the big day ahead. Sponsors: The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off!Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals)

In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt are back! We're kicking off sharing the news of what we've been up to on the break and diving into 3 common regrets from past brides! Sponsors: The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off!Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off on your first year AND receive our 17 part video series to set up your Studio Ninja! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals)

In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat all things Storytelling and how why as creatives we feel storytelling is so powerful. We dive into our process of how we incorporate storytelling within each aspect of our client journey and why it's important to be present as a wedding vendor. This is our last episode before our mid season break. Tune in before we disappear from your ears for the next few weeks! Sponsors: The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals)

In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat with Dave Lepage from Dave Lepage Photography, an absolute legend in the game who's work is phenomenal. Dave is known as the ‘Hybrid Daddy' for his ability to capture photos and video simultaneously. We spoke with Dave about his pre-shoots and the importance of these sessions on his workflow, how he uses light and his vendor to vendor workshop “Breaking the Barrier”. Sponsors: The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Dave Le Page Website - www.davelepage.com Dave Le Page Instagram - www.instagram.com/davelepage_ Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals)

In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat with Georgia Fletcher, a teacher turned celebrant that also offers on the day coordination and MC services to make sure her couples day is high energy from the ceremony right through to the reception! We dive into the many hats Georgia wears and her golden nuggets around some savvy budgeting tips, telling her couples story and even touch on imposter syndrome. Tune in and listen to some of the many ways Georgia can elevate your wedding day. Make sure you connect & follow Georgia on her socials & website. instagram.com/georgiafletchercelebrant georgiafletchercelebrant.com Sponsors: [The Whole Bride](https://www.thewholebride.com/ "‌") _- Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off!_ [Off The Hook](https://offthehook.net.au/ "‌") - _Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off!_ [Studio Ninja](https://www.studioninja.co/ "‌") - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives!   Make it Epic Instagram - [www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast](http://www.instagram.com/makeitepic.podcast "‌") Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - [Instagram (@mattashton_photo)](http://www.instagram.com/mattashton_photo "‌") Above Below Visuals Instagram - [Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals)](http://www.instagram.com/abovebelow.visuals/ "‌")

In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat with Chris Garbacz, co-founder and head honcho at Studio Ninja. A client management software that takes care of all the administrative tasks associated with running a business. Many of you would know Matt and I have been using Studio Ninja for a few years now and are huge fans. The impact Studio Ninja has had on our businesses is astronomical for a few reasons!.Tune in to find out why! Sponsors: The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals)

In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat all things receptions and how to make your reception epic! With so many factors at play, how can you cut through the noise to ensure your wedding reception runs smoothly? Tune in to find out! --- Are you planning your wedding & looking for some essentials for your day? Essentials like robes or eco-confetti or maybe you need some umbrellas. The Whole Bride is the perfect one stop shop & go to for your wedding. www.thewholebride.com - Use the Code "EPIC15" to receive 15% off The Whole Bride. Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Matt Ashton Photography - South Coast wedding photographer | Matt Ashton Photography Above Below Visuals - Epic Wedding Videography That's Fun & Candid | Above Below Visuals

In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt go back to basics and chat all things asked by you guys! We love a Q&A session answering the questions that you ask us! From photo and video packages to advice for new creatives and chatting confetti. Nothing is off limits! Sponsors: The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off!Pixellu - Smart Albums - Use "makeitepic15%" to receive 15% off! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Matt Ashton Photography - South Coast wedding photographer | Matt Ashton Photography Above Below Visuals - Epic Wedding Videography That's Fun & Candid | Above Below Visuals

In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat with Henry from Henry Clive Bar! Henry and his team of absolute Rockstar's bring a special vibe to your wedding day that goes beyond just serving alcohol. Have a listen to see why Henry Clive can elevate your wedding day. You can find out more about Henry Clive Bar here - https://www.henryclive.com.au/ Are you planning your wedding & looking for some essentials for your day? Essentials like robes or eco-confetti or maybe you need some umbrellas. The Whole Bride is the perfect one stop shop & go to for your wedding. www.thewholebride.com - Use the Code "EPIC15" to recieve 15% off The Whole Bride. Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - www.instagram.com/mattashton_photo Above Below Visuals Instagram - www.instagram.com/abovebelow.visuals/ Matt Ashton Photography - www.mattashtonphotography.com Above Below Visuals - www.abovebelow.com.au

In this extra episode this week of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat to Courtney Holmes. The video director for the Australian Photographic and Videography awards who is also an absolute legend as well! Courtney has an amazing set of skills in the world of family videography and knows how to really tell a story that's impactful, emotional and truly unique to her clients. We also dive into the Australia Videography awards which our very own MIE co-host Tim is a judge for! One not to miss! Are you planning your wedding & looking for some essentials for your day? Essentials like robes or eco-confetti or maybe you need some umbrellas. The Whole Bride is the perfect one stop shop & go to for your wedding.   www.thewholebride.com - Use the Code "EPIC15" to receive 15% off The Whole Bride.   Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Matt Ashton Photography - South Coast wedding photographer | Matt Ashton Photography Above Below Visuals - Epic Wedding Videography That's Fun & Candid | Above Below Visuals

In this special episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat ceremony locations and how to ensure you choose the perfect location for your wedding ceremony. We know there's a lot of factors that come into play here but hopefully we've opened your eyes (even just a little bit) to help you make sure you know what to look for. Are you planning your wedding & looking for some essentials for your day? Essentials like robes or eco-confetti or maybe you need some umbrellas. The Whole Bride is the perfect one stop shop & go to for your wedding. www.thewholebride.com - Use the Code "EPIC15" to recieve 15% off The Whole Bride. Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - www.instagram.com/mattashton_photo Above Below Visuals Instagram - www.instagram.com/abovebelow.visuals/ Matt Ashton Photography - www.mattashtonphotography.com Above Below Visuals - www.abovebelow.com.au

In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt bring on someone who likes to throw the rule book out when it comes to business. Someone who has had a successful career in the wedding and events industry and now is here to help guide wedding business owners. Welcome Chiara Milford, an absolute legend who we had the pleasure of chatting with! This is one for the biz owners out there and if you'd like to check out Chiara work, see the links below.   Chiara Milford + The Heartmakers Club   Are you planning your wedding & looking for some essentials for your day? Essentials like robes or eco-confetti or maybe you need some umbrellas. The Whole Bride is the perfect one stop shop & go to for your wedding. www.thewholebride.com - Use the Code "EPIC15" to recieve 15% off The Whole Bride. Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - www.instagram.com/mattashton_photo Above Below Visuals Instagram - www.instagram.com/abovebelow.visuals/ Matt Ashton Photography - www.mattashtonphotography.com Above Below Visuals - www.abovebelow.com.au You have unsaved edits on this field. View edits • Discard

On todays episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast we have Kaitlyn and Aiden who are about to tie the knot next month. These guys have absolutely nailed the wedding planning process and also have enjoyed the journey of being engaged. Tune in and listen to some of the golden nuggets Kaitlyn and Aiden share in this episode!   Are you planning your wedding & looking for some essentials for your day? Essentials like robes or eco-confetti or maybe you need some umbrellas. The Whole Bride is the perfect one stop shop & go to for your wedding. www.thewholebride.com - Use the Code "EPIC15" to recieve 15% off The Whole Bride. Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - www.instagram.com/mattashton_photo Above Below Visuals Instagram - www.instagram.com/abovebelow.visuals/ Matt Ashton Photography - www.mattashtonphotography.com Above Below Visuals - www.abovebelow.com.au You have unsaved edits on this field. View edits • Discard

On this weeks episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast Matt & Tim talk about 3 reasons to priorities cocktail hour on your wedding day. Typically we find this is one of the moments couples are most looking forward to, hanging out in the sunshine with their makes sipping on cocktails after they just got married. Sounds pretty damn nice doesnt it?  We know there is alot happening at a wedding, there is alot you need to get done before your reception starts. Although as always we want to make sure we give hints, tips & knowledge on how it is you can make this time a priority.  Are you planning your wedding & looking for some essentials for your day? Essentials like robes or eco-confetti or maybe you need some umbrellas. The Whole Bride is the perfect one stop shop & go to for your wedding. www.thewholebride.com - Use the Code "EPIC15" to recieve 15% off The Whole Bride. Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - www.instagram.com/mattashton_photo Above Below Visuals Instagram - www.instagram.com/abovebelow.visuals/ Matt Ashton Photography - www.mattashtonphotography.com Above Below Visuals - www.abovebelow.com.au

On todays episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we have Nathan Cassar - Master of Ceremonies with us. Nathan is a professional Master of Ceremonies and he has so much experience in not only the wedding industry but also the a huge amount of experience entertaining on cruise ships. You can really see this experience come to life when he has the microphone at a wedding. We talk through how he approaches the day & what a difference it can make to your day by having a professional MC at your wedding. You can find out more about Nathan Cassar on his website  https://nathancassar.com.au/ or instagram  https://www.instagram.com/nathancassar_mc Are you planning your wedding & looking for some essentials for your day? Essentials like robes or eco-confetti or maybe you need some umbrellas. The Whole Bride is the perfect one stop shop & go to for your wedding.  www.thewholebride.com - Use the Code "EPIC15" to recieve 15% off The Whole Bride. Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - www.instagram.com/mattashton_photo Above Below Visuals Instagram - www.instagram.com/abovebelow.visuals/ Matt Ashton Photography - www.mattashtonphotography.com Above Below Visuals - www.abovebelow.com.au

For this weeks episode Tim & Matt just have a general chat about why Make it Epic is what it is today! We talk about our new branding which we got done by the legend Brenna from Summer Land Studios. If you haven't checked it out yet make sure you jump onto our instagram page to do so! As always we would love it if you left us a review wherever you are listening to this podcast, this keeps us going and helps us to deliver new & trending topics that will make your wedding epic. Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.podcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - www.instagram.com/mattashton_photo Above Below Visuals Instagram - www.instagram.com/abovebelow.visuals/ Matt Ashton Photography - www.mattashtonphotography.com Above Below Visuals - www.abovebelow.com.au

On todays episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we have part 2 with Rick Liston who is gracing us with his presence. Rick is a successful photographer and automation guru who also runs Wedding Workflows - a business dedicated to helping burnt-out wedding professionals. In this 2 part series, we dive into why its important to treasure your time and energy by setting up systems and processes within your business so you can do more of the things you love. Hang on to your seats with this one! The golden nuggets were plentiful! You can find out more about Rick & Wedding Workflows on their website  Wedding Workflows | Automation and Outsourcing for Wedding Pros   Rick Liston | Yarra Valley Wedding Photographer + Pro Third Wheeler   or instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weddingworkflows/ https://www.instagram.com/rick_liston/ Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.podcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - www.instagram.com/mattashton_photo Above Below Visuals Instagram - www.instagram.com/abovebelow.visuals/ Matt Ashton Photography - www.mattashtonphotography.com Above Below Visuals - www.abovebelow.com.au

On todays episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we have Rick Liston gracing us with his presence. Rick is a successful photographer and automation guru who also runs Wedding Workflows - a business dedicated to helping burnt-out wedding professionals. In this 2 part series, we dive into why its important to treasure your time and energy by setting up systems and processes within your business so you can do more of the things you love. Hang on to your seats with this one! The golden nuggets were plentiful! You can find out more about Rick & Wedding Workflows on their website  Wedding Workflows | Automation and Outsourcing for Wedding Pros   Rick Liston | Yarra Valley Wedding Photographer + Pro Third Wheeler   or instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weddingworkflows/ https://www.instagram.com/rick_liston/ Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.podcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - www.instagram.com/mattashton_photo Above Below Visuals Instagram - www.instagram.com/abovebelow.visuals/ Matt Ashton Photography - www.mattashtonphotography.com Above Below Visuals - www.abovebelow.com.au       Activity

Welcome to today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast! We have a very special guest joining us - the one and only "human flamingo", "big dawg", and "Colourful Celebrant" - Brad. We'll be exploring Brad's unique approach to being a celebrant, delving into his background and how he became a celebrant. You'll discover what sets Brad apart from the rest, and he'll be sharing some valuable nuggets of wisdom and advice for couples who are currently on the lookout for their own perfect celebrant. Get ready for an insightful and inspiring conversation - enjoy! You can check out Brad, the Colourful Celebrant at - Newcastle and Hunter Celebrant | The Colourful Celebrant and https://www.instagram.com/thecolourfulcelebrant/   Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.podcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - www.instagram.com/mattashton_photo Above Below Visuals Instagram - www.instagram.com/abovebelow.visuals/ Matt Ashton Photography - www.mattashtonphotography.com Above Below Visuals - www.abovebelow.com.au

On todays episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we chatted to Emily from Two Wild Heart's Co. A Florist & Stylist from the South Coast of New South Wales. We dive into the way that Two Wild Heart's bring your ideas to life & make your day as epic as possible. We talk about venues & how DIY vs All Exclusive venues are different from a Styling & Floral point of view. We also chat about Styling Sessions at the Two Wild Hearts HQ and how these sessions really elevate your experience in the lead up to your wedding. You can find out more about Emily & the Two Wild Heart's crew on their website https://www.twowildheartscoevents.com/ or instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twowildheartsco/ Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.podcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - www.instagram.com/mattashton_photo Above Below Visuals Instagram - www.instagram.com/abovebelow.visuals/ Matt Ashton Photography - www.mattashtonphotography.com Above Below Visuals - www.abovebelow.com.au

Welcome back to the Wedding Podcast! Today we're discussing one of the most exciting parts of a wedding day: transitioning from the ceremony to the reception. This can be a tricky time to navigate, but fear not! We've got you covered with five key considerations to keep in mind. First up is timing. It's important to have a clear plan for how long the ceremony will take and how much time you'll need for photographs. Make sure to communicate this to your wedding party and guests so everyone knows what to expect. Consider having some light refreshments available for guests during this time to keep them comfortable. Next is entertainment. You'll want to keep your guests engaged and having fun during the transition. Consider having a cocktail hour with live music, or setting up lawn games for guests to enjoy while they wait for the reception to start. This will also give you some extra time for photos. Logistics are also a key consideration. Make sure to have a clear plan for how guests will move from the ceremony to the reception. Will they need to walk, take a shuttle, or drive? Make sure to communicate this information clearly so everyone knows what to do. Of course, food and beverages are also important during the transition. Consider having a signature cocktail or mocktail available for guests as they arrive at the reception. You might also want to have some light bites available to keep guests happy until dinner is served. Finally, make sure to have a plan for the reception itself. Consider how you'll introduce the wedding party, what kind of music you'll have, and when you'll cut the cake. Having a clear plan in place will help ensure that everything runs smoothly. That's it for today's episode of the Wedding Podcast. Remember to keep these five considerations in mind when planning your wedding transition. Happy planning! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.podcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - www.instagram.com/mattashton_photo Above Below Visuals Instagram - www.instagram.com/abovebelow.visuals/ Matt Ashton Photography - www.mattashtonphotography.com Above Below Visuals - www.abovebelow.com.au

On todays episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we chat about winter weddings! Personally we love winter weddings! There are a few things you need to consider when it comes to winter weddings & what time it gets dark! We chat about Timelines for winter weddings and how important they are when you are planning your winter wedding. Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast on Instagram to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.podcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - www.instagram.com/mattashton_photo Above Below Visuals Instagram - www.instagram.com/abovebelow.visuals/ Matt Ashton Photography - www.mattashtonphotography.com Above Below Visuals - www.abovebelow.com.au