The Bridetender

Estee Levin is back from maternity leave and she's discussing it all. She is talking about her previous business's failure to launch, all she has going on work-wise and her future for Eventpire. As a new mom, she's stepping it up to create the life she wants - her family coming first and her own business to thrive. Season 6 is about to get lit, and we're just getting started!

Estee Levin sits down with Julian Ribinik of Julian Ribinik Studios to discuss wedding photography for your big day. Julian does weddings all over but is known for the weddings he does in NY and NJ. He gives insight into how he started in the photography world, as well as some other projects he's working on such as becoming a health & wellness coach. They discuss his business working with his wife and how they make an amazing team for your big day, which has also enhanced to budoir photography, family photography and so much more!

Estee Levin sits down with Rick from Slick Creations to discuss wedding day content creation. Rick has been in the wedding industry 15 years as a DJ/MC and has the inside scoop on the industry. Rick started Slick Creations to give brides and grooms the content they want to see from their special day. On top of working like crazy during busy season, Rick is also getting married this month and giving us all the deets of his upcoming big day!

Estee Levin sits down with Owner of Honeyfund - Sara Margulis to discuss the benefits of having a honeymoon fund in exchange of a wedding industry. Sara and her company Honeyfund has been featured on Sharktank with backing by the one and only Mr. Wonderful. The benefits of Honeyfund are huge, why make a wedding registry of stuff you don't need, when you can have the honeymoon of your dreams and enjoy a once in a lifetime trip! See how Honeyfund can give you the terrific beginning to your new marriage and check out www.honeyfund.com to sign up today!

Estee Levin sits down with her business partner Luciana Gameiro and they discuss their newest venture in the bridal industry named Bridal Concierge! They go over their new virtual wedding planning business, how the business came to be and who this service is useful for. They are also offering a promo for the month of October, for any couples who sign up by October 31st, they will get 10% off their subscription as well as the first 10 subscribers will get a bridal merch box delivered to them. See how Bridal Concierge will be the best planning tool leading up to your big day!

Estee Levin is back after a quick summer hiatus. She gives an update on her pregnancy, her workload and the exciting new venture in store. Stay tuned for all to come this Fall 2024, and what to look forward to in the wedding industry!

Estee Levin sits down with Maya Sank of Maya Moves to discuss all things dancing for your big day. When it comes to your big day, you deserve to have fun and be comfortable on the dance floor with absolutely no pressure. Maya is able to help couples feel confident on the dance floor, while also having fun. There should be no stress when it comes to partying, and Maya helps couples with the moves to enjoy their day and feel their best. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin sits down with Stella Jones from Stella's Bridal to discuss all things wedding wear for your big day. Stella started her business 13 years ago with just a Discover credit card and turned it into a staple bridal arena in Upstate New York. Stella paved her way in the bridal industry in NYC and brought her experience back home to Rochester and is styling brides with the best dress designs as well as helps them get ready on the big day. See how working with Stella can make your day amazing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin sits down with designer Eteri from Eteri Couture based in Los Angeles and they discuss all things fashion for your special day. Eteri is a third generation seamstress and got the bridal bug over the years. She has designed for all the major award shows in LA, and started out in the wedding industry with custom veils. See how Eteri can design something special for your big day! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin is back with a new season of The Bridetender Podcast, featuring more vendors, more bridal trends and big projects! Stay tuned for all the exciting things to come, we're just getting started! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin sits down with Victoria Elizabeth - owner of Victoria Elizabeth Official The Suite Experience. They discuss bridal glam, trends in the wedding industry, some exciting news for 2024 and the best is yet to come. Victoria is making the world a better face, one person at a time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin is back with her husband Ira Levin to celebrate their 2 year wedding anniversary. Ira gives advice to our couples currently in the midst of planning their wedding day and they discuss all their hopes and dreams for the following anniversaries. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin is back at Kleinfeld and is sitting down with Heather from Eden Luxe to discuss the glitz and glam of weddings which starts and ends with the jewels on your big day. They discuss how headpieces and jewelry complete your wedding day look and show you what those special pieces can look like for your big day. Heather started this business after her own wedding and wanted to create timeless statement pieces that make brides feel like royalty on their own day. Make sure to check out Heather's pieces online or at her next trunk show at Kleinfeld! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin is back! After a short hiatus she is back to welcome 2024 with a bang. Estee discusses her career in the industry, what she is currently up to, some exciting goals for 2024 and all that she has to look forward to. Stay tuned, the new year is coming in hot! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin sits down with Lauren Holovka of Le Laurier and they discuss all things weddings! Lauren just got engaged this fall and she is dishing on her incredible vacation engagement, with a surprise guest, her fiancé Timmy! Lauren is also dishing on the hair and makeup robe making it into Macy's, getting featured in the New York Times and her upcoming wedding plans. There is so much for Lauren to look forward to as a bridal designer and now a bride and we can't wait to see all the fashion for her big day! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin sits down with Rabbi LeighAnn also known as Your Ohio Rabbi to discuss jewish weddings, wedding traditions, how LeighAnn knew she wanted to be a Rabbi and so much more. They laugh and discuss the fun of jewish weddings - such as the hora, breaking the glass and standing under the chuppah. Rabbi LeighAnn officiates Jewish weddings as well as Interfaith weddings and gives her perspective on the wedding day and all the planning that goes into making a ceremony so special. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin and Elizabeth Wexler - owner of Emlan Events and Spennie discuss how to celebrate during the complete despair going on in the world right now. Weddings are supposed to be the most joyous occasion, and as we are in the busiest time of the wedding season, out hearts are at their heaviest with the turmoil going on in the world. Elizabeth gives her insight on how best to enjoy your day while also grieve the news and state of the world. They are touching on a heavy topic that is so difficult to discuss but must be spoken about and allow others a safe space to grieve. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin sits down with Angela of Angela's Fantasy Creations to discuss all the blinged out items you can have made for your big day. With everything customized, Angela started out doing favors for events and has built a business blinging out items as large as centerpieces, stages and even a carousel. Angela is bringing something so unique to the wedding industry and giving advice to brides who are currently in the midst of planning their special day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin is back with a new episode discussing her new work ventures and some things she's looking forward to for the fall wedding season. Everything is falling into place and this wedding season will be the best one yet! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin is riding solo for today's episode and sharing her top 10 trends we have seen throughout the last few wedding seasons that shouldn't make their way to 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin sits down with Christina Wright to discuss getting a spray tan before your big day. On top of doing spray tans, Christina also does botox and can do all of your bridal merch before the big day. On top of all that Christina does in the industry, she is also a bride to be currently planning her upcoming wedding in Italy. Estee and Christina discuss plans for her big day, and skin prep for the big day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin is back with The Fairy Godmother of Weddings, Pnina Tornai at her new boutique within the well known Kleinfeld's in Manhattan. Estee and Pnina discuss the updated boutique as well as Pnina's many ventures in the bridal world such as her jewelry line with Jared and her shoe line with Naturalizer. Pnina gives Estee the inside scoop on some future ventures, as well as her upcoming show for NYBFW in October. Pnina Tornai is the biggest name in bridal and she is taking the world by storm and showing the sky is the limit, she has paved the way for so many artists in the wedding industry as well as female entrepreneurship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

For the first time ever, Estee Levin did a live podcast recording in front of an audience with men's stylist Rolando Roblero. They discuss wardrobe for the big day, wedding planning, and Estee even flips the switch and has Rolando interview her. Check out all the advice from two pros in the wedding business and hear how Rolando can style you for your big day! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin just recorded a live podcast show with Rolando Roblero, but before she airs the episode, she wants to give you the pre show thoughts and work that went into creating this day and why it's so special. Take a listen and hear about all the vendors that were involved in The Bridetender's first ever live show and how the event came to be. You'll never know what you're capable of until you try, and Estee Levin is ready to take the bridal world by storm. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin sits down with Sam Gentile of So Bridal Social to discuss wedding day content creation. Social media is continually changing and in the wedding industry, working with brides is a key contributor for content. Brides want instant videos and photos they can use to showcase their wedding the following day and So Bridal Social is here to give couples the content they want to see, to get to relive their best day. Listen to how Sam can grab the content you want for yourself and your social media. If you're a wedding vendor, learn how Sam can help you enhance your business through building your social media presence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee and her husband Ira went to California for a wedding and she tells the details of a destination wedding. She also details some fun things to do when visiting the San Diego area of California and how going to a wedding out of the NY/NJ area is totally different when it comes to food service and timeline of events. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin gives her notes on appropriate gratuity to give to your vendors on your wedding day. She explains how vendors and venues come up with their gratuity guideline and gives brides and grooms a guide to go off of when preparing tips for their big day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin sits down with Cassidy of Cassidy Coordinates to discuss all things weddings! Cassidy tells everyone about her transition from corporate work life to entrepreneurship in the wedding world. They discuss Cassidy's exciting time on Say Yes to The Dress prior to her October 2019 wedding, and their feelings on trendy aspects of the industry. Get ready for for a lot of laughs as you get to know Cassidy, and check out how she can make your wedding the most memorable day of your life by becoming your bridal bestie. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin is riding solo and discussing trends in the industry that are outdated, overrated and some might say, just plain stupid. She is giving us the tea on some trends that her and her vendor friends think fall flat or are plainly a waste of time, energy and most of all, money. Catch this episode to hear what trends work and what you should shy away from for your special day! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin visits Victoria Elizabeth at The Suite Experience by Victoria Elizabeth in East Northport. Victoria tells everyone how The Suite Experience got started and her journey to entrepreneurship. While giving the listeners advice on how to be the best business owner, Victoria also gives some inside scoop into her next venture set for 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin is back with a new podcast episode featuring Rev Roxy. Rev Roxy is a wedding officiant who also does couples counseling with her husband Josh Birchfield. In this episode, Estee asks Rev Roxy about her experience on Season 1 of Love is Blind, as well as her experience marrying a couple during the Black Lives Matters protest in NYC. As a wedding professional Rev Roxy had a vow renewal last summer in Disney World and gives all the details on her special day and gives advice to brides who are currently planning their own special day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin is back and giving you all an update as her makeup class is coming to an end. She is letting you know that if you put in the work and set your mind to something, you can achieve it. Education is key and sometimes that comes from continuing to learn under the best in the business, listen to podcasts, reading a book, going to seminars. You're never too old to try something new and if you want to learn something it's never too late. Estee gives an update on some awesome guests set to come on this spring/summer season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Welcome to Season 4! Estee is giving everyone an update on all her goals and what she is working on for 2023. From working with a business coach to building event sales and training in makeup artistry she has been busy making her dreams happen. She has big goals for this year and is taking everyone along on the journey, stay tuned! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin is letting everyone know what seems to be coming back as trends such as ceremony rehearsals and first looks down the aisle and her thoughts on it. She is giving her honest advice on how to get everything you want out of your day while also being realistic on your expectations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin interviews Liz Norment of Have Lover Will Travel and they discuss Liz's role as an officiant for your big day as well as her role in helping couples plan the most special honeymoon. Liz also shares some news about a big event coming up on April 30th which will benefit the Vow For Girls Foundation and give couples a special time to get married while donating to a huge cause. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee rides solo for today's episode to discuss the controversy regarding Charles Eames and gives her feedback on the situation. Estee also touches on how to choose the best vendors for your big day and what is important when choosing your vendors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin interviews Hannah Barnes - Marketing Manager for Planning Pod, the perfect software for all your wedding details to be in one place. They discuss timelines, floor plans, BEOS all being on the platform as well as a way to stay organized with all your wedding documents within one system. This is a program that can be utilized by planners as well as all industry professionals especially in the catering space. With times ever advancing, it's so important for wedding professionals to be on top of the latest trends and software for the hospitality industry and Hannah is able to give us insight into a system that can do it all with training that can all be done virtually. With a few different subscriptions, there is an option for everyone, see how Planning Pod can help with planning your clients events. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin sits down with Luciana Gameiro - Owner of La Bella Planning based in New Jersey. They discuss how New Jersey weddings are different than every other type of weddings, trends in the industry, realistic pricing and the benefits of hiring a wedding planner to run your big day. Estee and Luciana are two peas in a pod as they discuss the importance of your wedding day timeline and that all couples should leave it to the professionals. Watch along and listen to how having a wedding planner on your team can give you the peace of mind to enjoy your special day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee brings on her husband Ira Levin ahead of their 1 year wedding anniversary to get his feedback on their wedding day, discuss some of the best vendors in the biz and give advice to brides and grooms currently planning their wedding day. Ira was the groom of all time, and he wants all the couples out there to enjoy planning their big day and have the wedding of their dreams. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin had Carly Cykiert @comfywithcarly back on the podcast to discuss your wedding day sex expectations! They go over having the hard hitting convos prior to your wedding day. Carly Cykiert is a Michigan based Sex and Relationship Therapist and a 2023 bride to be. She gives insight into couples therapy prior to the big day, not feeling pressured to have sex on your wedding day and feeling open to have the conversations you should be having before walking down the aisle. Check out some of Carly's advice and feel free to slide into her DM's in case you need help finding the right therapist for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee is giving you the down low on her 2023 vision board. From career goals, to podcast dreams to personal growth plans, Estee has a lot to look forward to in 2023 and can't wait to have you all along on her journey. With a new year comes exciting things to look forward to and Estee can't wait to take the year by storm and bring the podcast content to the next level. Happy New Year to all, let's crush 2023! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee Levin sits down with co-owner Jenna Rodriguez of Silent Capture Photography to discuss the crazy 2022 wedding season. They discuss business, entrepreneurship, marriage, motherhood and all things weddings! Jenna gives insight into her 2023 goals and Estee lets everyone know how all couples can build their memories with Jenna + Matt. From engagement shoots to wedding days, to maternity shoots with Mama Magic Photo and in studio family photoshoots, you can enjoy all your milestone moments with Silent Capture Photo by your side. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee is giving the lowdown on where to start in the wedding planning process once you get engaged. Wedding planning should be fun and the engagement era should be so exciting, why stress during this exciting time? Estee gives you the basics on where to start with the planning to relieve you from stressing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee is feeling thankful and giving credit to some people along her journey who have helped shape her to build up a career in the wedding industry. From high school, to college to real world work experience, Estee is telling us about a few individuals who gave her the confidence to move forward in the wedding world. Happy Thanksgiving, may we all have so much to feel thankful for this year! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee gives insight into the things she would have let go of or stressed less about leading up to her big day. Every bride and groom feels stress before their wedding day, from timelines to finances to details of the day we all feel some sort of stress for perfection. Hear what Estee would have stressed less about and what advice she has for you for your big day! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee Gordon-Levin sits downs with the one and only Bridal Designer, Bride Whisperer, Entrepreneur and Television Personality - Pnina Tornai. Estee gets the inside scoop on Pnina's new 2023 line "Mariage" ahead of her debut fashion show to close out NYBFW at Capitale in downtown Manhattan. They discuss the bridal world during the pandemic, Pnina's line of jewelry with Jared Galleria of Jewelry, her new line of shoes with Naturalizer, and her bridesmaid dress line with Azazie. Pnina also gives advice to all women in business in the wedding world as well as gives advice to brides currently planning their big day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee attended The Knot Gala at Chelsea Industrial for the first time and is giving insight into the event of the year. She also lets everyone know what she's been up to and exciting opportunities to look out for! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee details what goes into planning an off premise or tented wedding. She fills everyone in on why you should hire a wedding planner for your big day, why collecting vendor information is crucial and why the timeline is necessary for success! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee Gordon Levin interviews men's stylist for Alton Lane - Rolando Roblero and they discuss ALL things menswear. Alton Lane is a custom suit and tuxedo shop and they are located all over the country. Rolando is a men's stylist with the Tribeca and Flatiron NYC locations. They discuss how long in advance you should get fitted for your wedding tuxedo as well as what wedding fashion is in versus what is outdated. They discuss trends in the wedding industry and the future of wedding fashion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee Gordon Levin interviews Owner and Entrepreneur Teddi Lightman of Rae of Light Custom. They discuss custom swag and gear for all brides to be. Estee also asks Teddi for her insight into female entrepreneurship and how Rae of Light got started. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message

Estee Gordon-Levin is back with her first video of 2022 and she is interviewing Heather Davis-Bandavaram the owner of Never There Yet Photography. They discuss the trending photos that are instagram and pinterest worthy, how the timeline affects your entire wedding and wedding day prep and what to consider when picking your photographer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estee-gordon/message