So You Said Yes - The Do's & Don'ts of Wedding Planning

On this episode of the Podcast, we sit down with Corinne Hogge, the Director of Marketing for Pack Up + Go to discuss travel plans during a pandemic. Pack Up + Go is a travel agency that specializes in surprise vacations, whether it be by car, train, or plane!  During our talk, we discussed travel plans for honeymoons, bachelorette/bachelor parties and more! You do not want to miss this insightful episode!

Welcome to Season 3 of So You Said Yes: The Do's and Don'ts of Wedding Planning. This season we want to focus on planning a wedding during a pandemic. The good, the bad, and the ugly, but also the amazing because we have seen some amazing moments come from weddings planned during the pandemic! We will talk about what we learned from the 2020 wedding season, what we anticipate during the 2021 wedding season and also report back later in the season with any additional information after another season of weddings during a pandemic! Stay tuned for more! 

On this episode, I give some tips on planning weddings in the era of Covid-19 and also speak with Susan Hedrick about her experience on Some Good News with John Krasinski and the cast of The Office. She might not have been able to get married in 2020, but Susan got the experience of a lifetime! The Office Cast Reunites for Zoom Wedding: SGN (Skip forward to 5:50)  

On this episode, I discuss how the coronavirus (Covid-19) has been affecting the wedding industry in the past few weeks and the upcoming months. I talk about my specific clients who have to cancel/postpone their weddings, bridal showers, bachelorette/bachelor parties and more. You will also hear from three vendors in the industry about their experiences over the past few weeks. I hope this episode helps you work through any of your own wedding planning changes that have surfaced recently! Stay safe and stay home!    www.brittanyannesevents.com IG: @brittanyannesevents

On this episode, we hosted a brunch for some special VIPs! We drank mimosas, ate some goodies, and chatted all about wedding planning! This episode is a little different than our normal episodes, but I wanted to meet some of the listeners in person and help them plan the wedding of their dreams!   www.brittanyannesevents.com IG: @brittanyannesevents

On this episode, we spoke with the queen of planning a wedding on a budget, Jessica Bishop! Jessica is the founder of The Budget-Savvy Bride and the author of The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer. We discussed some great tips on planning the wedding of your dreams on the budget of your reality.   www.thebudgetsavvybride.com

In this episode of the "So You Said Yes: The Do's and Don'ts of Wedding Planning", we sat down with floral designer extraordinaire, Shean Strong. He gives some great tips on florals for your wedding and spills the tea regarding an incident he had with a celebrity's assistant. www.sheanstrong.com IG: @sheanstrong

On this Episode of "So You Said Yes: The Do's & Don'ts of Wedding Planning", we talked with YouTube Fitness Star Sydney Cummings about all things health and nutrition. Sydney gives great tips for "sweating for the wedding" and setting and reaching goals as you get closer to your wedding day!  www.royalchange.fit IG: @sydneycummings_ Youtube: Sydney Cummings

On this week's episode, we sat down with the very sweet Emily from Four Oaks Bakery!  Listen as she explains her creative process as well as how she helps a couple capture their love in the cake! Enjoy the tips for a perfectly sweet wedding day!

On this episode, we sat down with spray tan artist Sarah Perry! Sarah explains what makes her spray tanning so special and all the tips and tricks you need to make it last! Listen as we discuss how to achieve a natural-looking tan on your wedding day or any special occasion! 

On this week's episode, We sat down with another member of the brides Glam Squad, hairstylist Makayla! She gave tips and tricks to achieving the perfect bridal hair.

On this episode, I had the unbelievable opportunity to interview THE Hayley Paige at her office in New York City! I spoke with Hayley about her recent engagement, her new line that she showed at New York Bridal Fashion Week, her new ring line with Hearts on Fire, and her inspiration for it all! This is an episode you definitely do not want to miss!

On this episode, we sit down with Paige Klingensmith! Paige is one of my brides in 2020 and she recently won a giveaway from Hayley Paige to attend the New York Bridal Fashion Show to see Hayley Paige's new line! We talk with Paige about her time in NYC and her dress shopping experience that led to her dream Hayley Paige gown!

On this episode, we take short breaks during our styled shoot to talk with the vendors involved! We find out what inspired them for this shoot and how they get their creative juices flowing! - Shoot Location - Morgantown Flour & Feed - 0:32 - Mountain State Balloon Designs 3:50 - Coco & June 8:13 - Reclick Creative 13:08 - Nicole Rayment with The Beauty Bar 17:04 - The Mustard Couch 21:01 - Hannah Hicks Photography 24:47 - Love at First Bite 27:39 - MHR Equipment & Event Rentals 31:45 - Paper Hearts Invitations 36:26 - Amanda Vicinelly - Pro Make-Up Artist

On this weeks episode we talked with TK the DJ about wedding music. Listen to TK talk about how he gets the wedding guest up and moving on the dance floor and keeps them dancing all night long. Also listen for tips about picking wedding music and even some crazy wedding story’s!    

On this weeks episode we talked with one of my beautiful brides Nicole Henderson about her rustic wedding day! She Explains her planning process, how she found her Vendors and shares her favorite memories from the day!! 

On the first episode of Season 2, I sat down with Amanda Vicinelly and  learned more about make up and skincare in 45 minutes than I have most of my life! She told me some great tips to prepare for your face for bridal make up! Amanda then showed me how to achieve the perfect bridal look!   www.amandavicinelly.com IG: @amandavicinelly  

On this episode, I sat down with Bloom Legal Group to discuss all things legal that come into play before and after marriage! From changing your last name to preparing a house deed with your husband/wife, this episode covers a wide variety of legal topics!

In this episode, we talk with author and non-denominational minister, Matthew Anderson, about non-traditional ceremonies. He has performed ceremonies in beautiful locations across 9 different states, in an Applebees restaurant, and even in a helicopter! Instagram: @TheVowGuy Website: www.TheVowGuy.com Book: The Nifty Fifty

On this episode, we had our first "fail" of the season! We sat down with Amberlee Christey of Amberlee Christey Photography to talk about wedding photography and someone (aka me) forgot to turn the microphones on and didn't record anything! Luckily, we were able to record the episode again so you can hear how to get the best use of your photographer on your wedding day!

On this episode, we sit down with a seasoned florist. Not only do we dive into all the different types of flowers and what type of flowers are most popular during what season, but we also discuss some floral myths. Chantell from Anita's Flowers and Boutique and Rooted in Flora provides some great advice for us today!

On this episode, I spoke with two professional stationers who gave us the scoop on when to send out save the dates and invitations, how to budget appropriately, and the popular trends they are seeing in the industry this wedding season! Paper Hearts Invitations and Studio Lane Calligraphy had some great tips on how to work with your stationer to accomplish your dream stationery.

On this episode of "So You Said Yes" we sit down with award winning bridal boutique owner, Kristen DeMedici, and discuss dress shopping and the importance of your timeline and budget!

On this episode, I talk about my biggest regret of my wedding: not having a videographer! Jo Canada from Jo Canada Films sits down with us to discuss the benefits of having a videographer to catch the moments your photographer can not.

On this episode, we dive into finding the right venue, what is included in a venue rental fee, and what extra rentals you might need at your venue's location. Our guests include Anna Yohman, a Marketing & Sales Coordinator for MHR Equipment and Event Rentals and Chelby Dyer, a former bride who chose to have her location an hour and a half from her hometown to ensure her wedding dreams came to life!

Getting engaged is one of the most exciting times in someone's life, but can quickly become overwhelming when the planning process begins. On this episode, we speak with two brides, one former and one current, who tell us the story of their proposals and wedding planning, the good and the stressful! They also give some great tips they learned along the way.

I'm so excited to have you here with me for my very first podcast! I hope to bring value, tips, tricks, and even a little humor to your day as you prepare for the biggest day of your life. Thanks for listening!