Perfect Wedding Guide Podcast

Bobbi and this selection of wedding vendors across regional markets and segments of the industry gather to discuss how to Continue to Serve Couples During Covid-19Runway Images Productions- Rodney DanielIrene Tyndall Wedding and Events- Irene TyndallThe Brim- Aaron & KelsieManaged by Meg- Meagan McCormickStarry Night Events- Jodell LarkinThe Trolley Barn- Lisa MilkoCincinatti Catering- Shannon BealAngela Needs Shipps Photography- Angela Needs ShippsCOVID (redefined by Rodney Daniel) C= CreateO= OvercomeV= VisualizeI= IdentifyD= Deliver_______________________________We'd love for you to join the Perfect Wedding Guide Family! Use the code: PODCASTLOVE for 50% off your first month! •Enjoyed this episode?? Hopefully it motivated you to continue to serve your couples and your wedding community as well as show you the value you bring the industry. Please leave some positive feedback on iTunes and tell us about your biggest takeaway.

Join Bobbi Brinkman in a passionate episode devoted to pivoting as wedding professionals in the Covid and Post-Covid World. Can you Pivot? • Should you Pivot? • Will you Pivot?Can you? Can you find a way to pivot, fulfill your passion + serve your couples and fellow wedding vendors? Can you come up with other ways to make money?Can you expand, rebrand + make this time work for you?Everyone is watching to see how we will respond and react. Love is NOT cancelled.IF YOU NEED HELP REACH OUT!There is fabbo on the other side of this. We will find it together with grace and compassion as we navigate through this in gratitude.Perfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comKassaundra Schario, Business Development Strategist Jaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comDestiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.com

Bobbi and Meredith Ryncarz dive deep into The Restart Specialist, a vital topic for the times every wedding creative lives in. Moving your business, honoring the wedding professionals in your new area, curating your portfolio, and following the regulations are just a few of the things discussed. Meredith, a former college art professor turned photographer (Meredith Ryncarz Photography) who never dreamed of owning a business. As an Army wife and a momma to two crazy minions, she learned quickly that she couldn’t just do the thing she was passionate about. She had to find a way to balance the art with not only running a business but also restarting it over and over again in new places. Out of that experience, she became obsessed with helping creatives develop a flexible and efficient business model that enables them to thrive in the market they are in or the market they want to be in. Meredith is a total INFJ who can often be mistaken for an extrovert with a pursuit for deep conversations held over a glass of whisky. She loves hole in the wall restaurants, museums, and farmers markets. The Restart Specialist: InstagramTwitterFacebookYoutubePinterest Meredith Ryncarz PhotographyIn This Episode:Tiny WeddingsRachel BrenkeReset ConferenceSWOT AnalysisPerfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comKassaundra Schario, Business Development Strategist Jaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comDestiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.com

Join Bryson Allen and Bobbi Brinkman as they discuss why Moving Mountains believes in "real and authentic moments to cherish for a lifetime captured by people who are passionate about putting people first. Why? Because people are ALWAYS more important.' Bryson offers insight into managing a large and busy team, ordering priorities, and continuing their success. "We are a photography and video company that specializes in studio Portraits and Weddings. We reconnect couples and families to the people that mean the most to them. We discover the most important things to our clients and capture photos of those things, creating amazing wall art and albums that are alive in their homes! The photographs we take give our clients the opportunity to access the emotions and feelings for their loved ones every day they look at them acting as a reminder of the things that mean the most to them in life!" Moving Mountains StudiosFacebookInstagramPinterestIn this Episode:Rangefinder's 30 Rising Stars of 2019Image SalonPerfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comKassaundra Schario, Business Development Strategist Jaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comDestiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.com

Kate Turner who owns Kate + Company, 23 City Blocks, Lumen Event Space, The Caramel Room, and The Chocolate Pig, is the founder and principal designer of Kate + Company a Saint Louis based event planning design firm. Kate’s concierge meets interior design approach has landed her crew on Vogue's and Bride’s Magazine’s list of best wedding planners and their work has been found everywhere from Martha Stewart to Grace Ormonde - and her personal favorite — preserved in her clients albums and Instagram feeds. The Kate + Company team continues reimagining what it means to be a wedding designer in the Midwest. Kate’s panache for perfection and commitment to authenticity drove her to co-found 23 City Blocks Hospitality Group in 2013. As the first in the Saint Louis market to bring restaurant style cuisine to private events, Kate’s strategic vision has lead the renowned hospitality group to challenge the boundaries of luxury in the emerging Midwest market. 23 City Blocks Hospitality Group is the owner + management group for The Caramel Room, Lumen Event Space, 23 City Blocks Off Site Catering, and The Chocolate Pig. Kate and Co23 City BlocksLumen STLThe Caramel RoomThe Chocolate PigSocial MediaInstagramPinterestFacebookPartyslateKate and Co23 City BlocksLumen EventsThe Caramel RoomThe Chocolate Pig SOCIAL MEDIA: @kateandcompany, @23cityblockscatering, @lumen_events, @thechocolatepig, @thecaramelroomPerfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comKassaundra Schario, Business Development Strategist Jaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comDestiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.com

A don't miss episode for everyone to maximize their website SEO. Approachable even for beginners as well as those who are just getting started with their wedding website. Advanced SEO wedding creatives will find plenty of new information as well. Bobbi and Sara also discuss how to be a better blogger--- even if you hate blogging! These great tips are invaluable in and of themselves!With a background in digital marketing, Sara Dunn is a wedding SEO consultant at SaraDoesSEO.com, helping wedding planners, photographers, venues, florists, and more reach rockstar status on Google. Sara is a contributor to notable industry sites as Honeybook, Special Events, WeddingIQ, and WIPA."Good SEO is Good Business" Sara Does SEOWedding SEO ServicesLunch & LearnInstagramFacebookIn this Episode:What is Image Alt-TextWhat Should I Name My Images for SEOUbersuggestZoomYouTubeGoogle/Google AnalyticsPerfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comKassaundra Schario, Business Development Strategist Jaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comDestiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.com

Join Bobbi and Miriam Ackerman of Scout & Grace Wedding and Event Planners as they have a lively and candid discussion about escaping burnout, moving your wedding business to a new market, and starting fresh at any phase. They discuss full vs. day of wedding planning and discuss the price of a planner and the possible pushback.Finding the joy in the wedding planning process starts at the top with the wedding planner and that joy transfers to the couples themselves!Scout & Grace Wedding and Events469-258-9001miriam@scoutandgrace.comInstagramYouTubePinterestIn this episode:Perfect Wedding GuidePinterestScout & Grace BlogPerfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comKassaundra Schario, Business Development Strategist Jaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comDestiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.com

Join Bobbi and Kim Stahlheber, the Owner + Event Coordinator with EYE DO STL "Our team is here to give you the exact bridal experience that you desire. You know, that one where you spend the morning giggling with your besties, reminiscing on the past and thinking about all the things to come from this moment forward."LESS STRESS & MORE FUN, while providing you with the best hair and makeup you’ve ever had! (o) 314-441-6367 // (m) 636-541-4618 Don’t miss out on some helpful information & inspirationEye Do STL Facebook & InstagramPerfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comJaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comDestiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.com

The PWG Pro Panel Q+A on Wedding Planning During Covid-19Join Bobbi and these generous wedding pro's for advice and a little laughter during a difficult time.Chris Johnson- CJ's Disc Jockey ServiceAshlee Erlinger- Signed Sealed Delivered EventsMegan Pickett- Chandler Hill VineyardsRich West- RW DesignsJaime Kinder- PWG Marketing Manager, Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comBobbi Brinkman- Bobbi Brinkman PhotographyThe Perfect Wedding Guide is the nations go to source to connect couples to your wedding business-- and we also want to help connect you to success!Perfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comJaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comJason Vandyke, Marketing Manager Charlotte Jason.Vandyke@pwg.com Destiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.com

As the country (and the world) face the continuing Covid-19 Pandemic, the wedding community comes together to find solutions, offer support and answers in this time of uncertainty for wedding couples as well as wedding vendors.Georgia DeFrancisco - along with her husband Jeremy - is owner and operator of Perfect Wedding Guide in Central Florida and nine other markets across the country set for future growth and development. Georgia has over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and tradeshows, with a decade in the wedding industry. She brings a unique perspective to the industry and is dedicated to the success of Central Florida wedding pros.Tagline: Passion – Success – Integrity www.perfectweddingguide.comFacebook InstagramTwitter YouTube#perfectweddingshow #idosandbrews #perfectweddingguide #pwgshow@georgiadefrancisco In This Episode:Rebekka Rosato, Runway EventsConnor, Complete Wedding & Events OrlandoPerfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comJaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comJason Vandyke, Marketing Manager Charlotte Jason.Vandyke@pwg.com Destiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.com

Rachel Ngom is a Pinterest strategist for female entrepreneurs who are sick of struggling on Facebook & Instagram and want to automate their traffic and get more leads on autopilot. She wants to help her clients get their message out in a way that will convert to sales while strongly believing in monetizing your passion to live out your purpose.Join her candid conversation with Bobbi as they discuss all things Pinterest from how to get started to honing your tools--- all the way to serving others with your success.Rachel NgomBlogCreating Killer ContentPin With PurposePinterestFacebookInstagramIn this Episode:TailwindPinterestInstagramYoastYouTubeTrelloCanvaPerfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comJaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comJason Vandyke, Marketing Manager Charlotte Jason.Vandyke@pwg.com Destiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.com

Hear Melanie Newton, owner of Carolina Country Weddings + Events as she discusses owning a wedding venue and how she built a successful team in North Carolina. From hard work starting as a one woman show to hands on hard work, planning beautiful events and creating a healthy work-life balance, you'll enjoy her candid conversation with Bobbi. Melanie would like people to say of her that she is "kind, competent, and gracious" and we think you'll agree that she is all of those things! Her desire is for couples to achieve a Pinterest-worthy woodland ceremony with their experience and heart.Owning and operating a wedding venue is Melanie‘s “Grand Adventure.” She loved homeschooling her 4 children all the way through high school and started her business the year her youngest was a senior. In addition to cultivating a calm demeanor, Patience and perseverance were key to her homeschooling journey-attributes also valuable as a venue owner. Grateful for the encouragement and support of her husband and children, Melanie says that while she is the face of the business, it is truly a team effort. Fun fact: Melanie has set her intention in this season of her life to try new things such as auditioning and landing a (small) speaking role in a play, wind tunnel sky diving, aerial silks, and getting and staying fit through personal and group fitness training. She says, ”It’s now or never!”Carolina Country Weddings + EventsInstagramPinterestFacebookIn This Episode:PinterestDubsadoPerfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comJaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comJason Vandyke, Marketing Manager Charlotte Jason.Vandyke@pwg.com Destiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.comThe Perfect Wedding Guide is the nations go to source to connect couples to your wedding business. Perfect Wedding Guide Blog

With Coronavirus/Covid 19 on everybody's mind, join Lindsey Nickel from Lovely Day Strategy as she and Bobbi discuss this important topic. From self care to taking care of your vendor community, current and future clients, this episode is a must listen.Lindsey Nickel c: 510-517-1269Lovely Day Events wedding plannerLovely Day Strategy business coach for wedding plannersInstagramFacebookPinterestLinked InIn This Episode:Be Fabbo PodcastTuesday's TogetherTimer- TogglLindsey's link for the free email templates for vendors to talk to their clients about Coronavirus Perfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comJaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comJason Vandyke, Marketing Manager Charlotte Jason.Vandyke@pwg.com Destiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.comThe Perfect Wedding Guide is the nations go to source to connect couples to your wedding business. Perfect Wedding Guide Blog

Party of Two Photography is made up of Kim and Jess, a husband and wife wedding photography team based in Charlotte, NC. Their photography style is first and foremost photo-journalistic, but they love it when they get the chance to get a little creative and make beautiful artwork. They like their photos to capture a wedding day as it really looked and then just give it a little POP for a natural and timeless look, full of color. Kim and Jess really value getting to know their clients individually and even building friendships that last long after the wedding!Kim is a converted southerner: originally from New Jersey but now considers the Carolinas to be home. She's into craft coffee drinks, kitten snuggles, and page-turning thriller novels. Jess is originally from Raleigh and loved growing up in NC. He is passionate about singing (a capella music in particular), cooking, and roller coasters.Party of Two Photographypartyoftwophoto@gmail.comFacebook InstagramIn this Episode:InstagramFacebookDubsadoPhoto EphemerisPerfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comJaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comJason Vandyke, Marketing Manager Charlotte Jason.Vandyke@pwg.com Destiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.comThe Perfect Wedding Guide is the nations go to source to connect couples to your wedding business. Perfect Wedding Guide Blog

Natalie Collora of Natalies Brides has specialized in wedding planning for the greater St. Louis area since 2015 and is a proud St. Louisan. She always loved planning events ever since she was young but had no idea it was something you could make a career out of -- let alone start a business around! She was hooked from the moment she started planning weddings. "We work hard for each of our clients, helping them plan to have the wedding of their dreams - stress free and with confidence." Natalies Brides philosophy is that your wedding is unique to you; we customize everything for your big day in order to create a memorable event that is a true reflection of who you are as a couple! Hiring a planner is like having an insurance policy on your wedding ~~ensuring everything will be PERFECT! Natalie's BridesCell: 314-753-7389Office: 314-802-7701 Email: Natalie@nataliesbrides.comInstagramFacebookIn This Episode:Aisle PlannerTimeline GeniusPerfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comJaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comJason Vandyke, Marketing Manager Charlotte Jason.Vandyke@pwg.com Destiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.comThe Perfect Wedding Guide is the nations go to source to connect couples to your wedding business. Perfect Wedding Guide Blog

Join Bobbi as she enjoys a candid conversation with Shambrook Sounds, composers of custom songs for businesses, weddings, anniversaries, and special moments in your life. Each song is professionally produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered to orchestrate the breathtaking musical pieces that speak to your life's most intimate and sacred moments.DANE SHAMBROOKDane is an entrepreneur, songwriter, and vocalist from Orange County, California. Since childhood, he has had a passion for storytelling and a desire to capture beauty through words. As a member of the group, Dane uses his passion for storytelling to give a voice to the sacred moments we all carry. Along with his deep and rich vocals, Dane plays an essential role in the business side of Shambrook Sounds.CONNOR SHAMBROOKConnor is a producer, engineer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist from Orange County, California. As a child he picked up piano and instantly connected with the beautiful instrument and the world that opened up through it. Dedicating his life to the pursuit of musical integrity, Connor has made it a point to follow the footsteps of the artists and producers who came before him and inspired him.SOPHIE SHAMBROOKSophie Shambrook is a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter from Orange County, California. Growing up in a family of passionate musicians, she learned how to play piano and harmonize at a very young age. After learning the fundamentals of piano, Sophie moved onto learning guitar, finding her musical niche. Sophie has spent years focused on songwriting, with her emphasis being lyrics and catchy melodies.FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSoundcloudVimeoSpotifyBravoReal Housewives of Beverly HillsBravo AndyDavid TuteraWedding MBATools: Google Tools: Google Drive, Google Docs, Google PagesFacebook PagesPerfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comJaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comJason Vandyke, Marketing Manager Charlotte Jason.Vandyke@pwg.com Destiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.comThe Perfect Wedding Guide is the nations go to source to connect couples to your wedding business. Perfect Wedding Guide Blog

Bobbi talks with Liana Sharp & Libbi Venable from Complete Weddings + Events. " Let Complete help make the party of your dreams a reality."Marketing Manager: Liana Sharp- 636.284.6839Sales Manager: Libbi Venable 618.660.8647 "With so many services under one roof, your wedding planning just got easier! Mix and match our services to meet your needs and budget. The more services you book with Complete Weddings + Events, the more money you save. It's the only time you'll want to bulk up for your big day!" Complete Weddings + EventsFacebookInstagramPerfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comJaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comJason Vandyke, Marketing Manager Charlotte Jason.Vandyke@pwg.com Destiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.comThe Perfect Wedding Guide is the nations go to source to connect couples to your wedding business. Perfect Wedding Guide Blog

In Episode 2 Bobbi discusses wedding officiating with Rev. Rebecca Nagy from Charlotte NC. In a fun listen they chat about the business of officiating through a few hilarious stories! It's an unexpected, fun listen!Reverend Rebecca Nagy spent the first 25 years of her career in the fashion industry, where she was a Fashion Director, Merchandiser, Designer and Divisional Private Brands Manager for Divisions of Federated and May Co. Department Stores, Kmart International, and Belk Stores Services.After a spiritual awakening during a design trip to Hong Kong, she realized that there was an urgent need in the global marketplace to combine her spiritual training with her experience in corporate America. Her goal is to use that integration to help shift the old paradigms of power and control to the emerging paradigms of ethics and spiritual principles in all aspects of our lives, not just in our churches, synagogues, and temples. Graduating from Sancta Sophia Seminary in 1997, Rebecca is an ordained, Interfaith Minister and certified Pastoral Counselor. As a former pastor and spiritual leader of two congregations, she has come to embrace an interfaith and inclusive approach to her ministry. To date, she has officiated close to 2700 weddings all over the world. She can also provide premarital counseling, and other services as your lives unfold, including baby blessings/baptisms, memorial services, house blessings and more.Please visit her website: www.acharlotteweddingminister.com for more information about her and her ministry.Award-Winning Wedding Officiant ~ As Seen on the TODAY Show!Founder: A Charlotte Wedding MinisterMinister Emeritus: Heartlight Spiritual CenterFounder: Golden Quest Mystery School (cell/text) 704-661-4957 Twitter | Facebook | InstagramHer Meditation: Instant Calm- Guided Meditations to Train Your Brain and Calm Your EmotionsPerfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comJaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comJason Vandyke, Marketing Manager Charlotte Jason.Vandyke@pwg.com Destiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.comThe Perfect Wedding Guide is the nations go to source to connect couples to your wedding business. Perfect Wedding Guide Blog

In this episode, Bobbi talks to St. Louis wedding planner Ashlee Erlinger from Signed Sealed Delivered Events and one of her teammates Katie. They discuss being a successful wedding planner, building a team, and managing their couples---- along with why they're "addicted to love".From living the dream to wedding trends and everything in between you'll love this episode which is entertaining, funny--- and always informational for wedding pro's as well as couples planning their wedding.Perfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comJaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comJason Vandyke, Marketing Manager Charlotte Jason.Vandyke@pwg.com Destiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.comThe Perfect Wedding Guide is the nations go to source to connect couples to your wedding business. Perfect Wedding Guide BlogIn This Episode:Signed Sealed Delivered EventsFacebookInstagramPinterestAssociation of Bridal Consultants (ABC)

In this first episode, host Bobbi Brinkman introduces herself and gives listeners a preview of topics for engaged couples as well as wedding pros. We'll chat about the business side of weddings and what it's like to own a wedding business and the experience vendors bring to their couples. Guests will include both Perfect Wedding Guide Pros as well as other industry leaders. We'll talk about tips, trends, insights, and the value of hiring professionals.Interviews,tips and inspiration for engaged couples and wedding business owners from the wedding pros of Perfect Wedding Guide! Candid Conversations in each Episode about the wedding industry & why you should hire a local PWG pro for your wedding day!The Perfect Wedding Guide is the nations go to source to connect couples to your wedding business.In this Episode:Perfect Wedding GuideJeremy Bowman, President/Owner PWG Jeremy.Bowman@pwg.comJaime Kinder, Marketing Manager St. Louis Jaime.Kinder@pwg.comJason Vandyke, Marketing Manager Charlotte Jason.Vandyke@pwg.com Destiny Diorec, Marketing Manager Nashville Destiny.Diorec@pwg.com