The Confetti Hour Podcast

Andrew Leavitt is an event safety specialist with a focus on event meteorology. Andrew founded “Ironic” named in honor of Alanis Morissette in 2020 as the first global concierge event meteorology service, focusing on weddings, social, and corporate events. His journey in the event industry spans over 20 years, beginning with private event planning and gradually expanding into specialized roles in meteorology, crowd management, and risk mitigation. Since launching Ironic, he has had the pleasure of working with some of the largest names in wedding planning, including Bryan Rafanelli Events, Colin Cowie Lifestyle, The Lynden Lane Co., Marcy Blum Events, and many more. Andrew's core mission is to assist event professionals in adeptly navigating forecasted weather conditions, with a keen focus on ensuring guest safety and reducing legal risks during severe weather. His dedication to his field, combined with a personal passion for event production, shapes his approachable and knowledgeable persona in the world of event meteorology. You will hear all about Andrew's journey and he will be giving insight into ‘The Role of a Concierge Meteorologist in Wedding Planning' and the emerging trend of hiring meteorologists for weddings and their impact. We will finish up with ‘What He Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and his ‘Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Andrew Leavitt of Ironic Reports Website: ironicreports.com Instagram: @Ironicreports — Confetti Hour Squad: You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel @theconfettihour THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros, digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more.  HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. 

Rebecca Yale is an internationally acclaimed destination wedding photographer and educator based in California. She was named one of the top wedding photographers in the world by Harper's Bazaar and BRIDES and has been featured in 100+ publications including Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, and People Magazine. Rebecca is dedicated to empowering fellow creative entrepreneurs to find success by making intentional decisions for their art and business. You will hear all about Rebecca's journey and she will be sharing tips on fighting imposter syndrome and battling the need for external validation with the goal of finding happiness and gratification in your business. We will finish up with ‘What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her ‘Confetti Hour Confession.'   Featured Guest: Rebecca Yale of Rebecca Yale Photography Website: www.rebeccayale.com & https://rebeccayalephotography.com/educational-courses Instagram: @rebeccayale Headshot Photography: Anya Kernes — Confetti Hour Squad: You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel @theconfettihour THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros, digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more.  HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. 

Tanya Pushkine born and raised in Brussels, Belgium to an American born musical conductor and German/Belgian painter. Upon moving to the USA, she was soon accepted to The Juilliard School's Drama Division.  Immediately upon graduation, she was selected to play Mozart's wife in Amadeus on Broadway, followed by roles on television, stage and film in both Europe and the US. After a successful 10-year career, and the birth of two children, Tanya changed paths entirely and joined the corporate world with leading roles at LVMH, Sephora, L'Oréal, Barnes & Noble, Clarins and Nestle Skin Health. From being a Cultural Director to running Public Relations and Corporate Philanthropy departments for luxury brands, Tanya was fortunate to work with Beyoncé Lady Gaga, Naomi Watts, Eva Mendez, John Legend, and many more. As a global communications and brand strategist, she conceived, directed and produced major initiatives, events and philanthropic programs.  Never letting go of her acting chops, she kept actively using the skills to coach leaders on public speaking and presentations…. until the wedding universe became her calling. Tanya had been helping friends and family with their vows and toasts for years. Her own second wedding prompted her to become a professional wedding "vow whisperer." She made the bold decision to leave the corporate world and make her way essentially creating a new category in the wedding business. Tanya's business, The Vow Whisperer, is a service whereby Tanya helps couples write their vows, but in their own words.  She is not the writer, but brings out everything from anecdotes, memories, obstacles, incredible moments, intentions for the future and much more and collaboratively will craft the vows using the person's own words. Additionally, Tanya coaches on public speaking which includes enunciation, voice projection, making eye contact while reading off a vow book, poise, confidence and all the tips and tricks to make it a perfect presentation of the most intimate part of a ceremony. Tanya officiates, and offers ceremony planning, as well and coaches family members and friends who want to officiate.  She also works with bridal parties on speeches and toasts. Tanya is based in New York City with her husband, has two children and works globally in several languages.  She is currently on the board of the New York Chapter of WIPA. Featured Guest: Tanya Pushkine of The Vow Whisperer Website: www.thevowwhisperer.com Instagram: @thevowhisperer Headshot Photography: Philip Holt BIG NEWS, CONFETTI HOUR SQUAD! You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel @theconfettihour THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more.  HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. 

New York-based event designer Josh Spiegel of BIRCH began his career selling floral arrangements out of his father's balloon shop in Brooklyn. As founder and Chief Creative Officer of the  high-touch decor, floral, and production company, Josh and the BIRCH team have globally transformed luxury spaces, creating awe-inspiring events that WOW—from weddings to celebrations around the world. As seen in Vogue, Harper's BAZAAR, People, Brides, and beyond. Featured Guest: Josh Spiegel of Birch Event Design Website: www.birchevents.com Instagram: @bircheventdesign, https://www.instagram.com/bircheventdesign/ Headshot Photography: @afrikarmando BIG NEWS, CONFETTI HOUR SQUAD! You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel @theconfettihour THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more.  HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. 

Robyn's journey in the wedding industry is a blend of passion and professionalism. She started at Wedgewood Weddings as a Catering Sales Manager, orchestrating over 100 weddings annually. Since 2012, she's witnessed the company's remarkable growth to 60+ venues nationwide. Now, as the Director of Sales Training, Robyn is the driving force behind a team of 200+, spanning coordinators to sales directors. She empowers them with knowledge and skills, ranging from coordinating ceremonies to selling weddings successfully.  Beyond work, she cherishes family time with her husband, 5-year-old, and 6-month-old, and is currently studying for her second wine certification. She also loves seeing live music and even opted for a band at her own wedding over a DJ.   Featured Guests: Robyn Miranda of Wedgewood Weddings Website: https://www.wedgewoodweddings.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedgewoodweddings/ Headshot Photography: @erinhughesphotography   BIG NEWS, CONFETTI HOUR SQUAD! You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel @theconfettihour THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more.  HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. 

Persephone Maglaya, Chief Executive Officer + Founder, and Eduardo Maglaya, Chief Data Officer of The Media Socialites, are passionate about empowering brands to take control of their narratives and unlock their potential for social growth and conversions. With a boutique approach to social media, TMS specializes in partnering with small to mid-sized businesses, helping them launch and grow across their digital marketing channels.  At The Media Socialites, they are not just a team; they're a family of unicorns, each bringing their own unique magic to the table. From art and creative direction to social strategy (Instagram, design, TikTok edits, etc.) and influencers, they are known for helping brands achieve their digital marketing dreams through social strategy & execution, content creation and planning, influencer marketing, website design, branding, and more. Featured Guests: Persephone and Eduardo Maglaya Website: http://www.themediasocialites.com Instagram: @themediasocialites BIG NEWS, CONFETTI HOUR SQUAD! You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel @theconfettihour THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more.  HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services.

Phillip Van Nostrand is a photographer and life changing coach based out of New York City. He is an expert in capturing bright, cinematic lifestyle imagery in weddings, events, and commercial projects. He travels abroad once a year and has photographed 40+ countries. Published in the New York Times, Dwell Magazine, Fortune.com, Brides, Vogue, Style Me Pretty, Fast Company, Huffington Post, Forbes.com, Parade Magazine, The Knot NY, and was a Master Class speaker at WPPI in 2016, 2017, and 2019. Clients include Airbnb, Jose Cuervo, Ok Cupid, Louboutin, The New School, Venmo, Condé Nast, and more. You will hear all about Phil's journey on becoming a photographer and growing in the industry, and we will also be sharing tips on 'Mastering the Conference Game.' We will finish up with 'What He Wishes Other Vendors Knew' & his 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Phillip Van Nostrand  Website: https://phillipvn.com Instagram: @phillipvnweddings - BIG NEWS, CONFETTI HOUR SQUAD! You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel @theconfettihour THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more.  HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. 

Ashley Saffer is an acclaimed wedding planner and designer with nearly two decades of experience across the wedding and hospitality industries. Her well-rounded knowledge makes her uniquely skilled at crafting full-service weddings where she expertly orchestrates each aspect of the couple's celebration. Ashley is a sounding board that guides her clients throughout the planning and design process. She's a master of strategy and stunning designs, and most of all, Ashley is a trusted partner to her clients. She eases their stress and ensures no detail is overlooked to create an unforgettable and effortless experience for couples, family, and friends. Ashley's work has been celebrated in publications like Brides, Boston Weddings, and Carats & Cake. She actively serves the wedding industry community through the Wedding International Professionals Association – Boston Chapter as the Director of Membership.  You will hear all about Ashley's journey to the wedding industry and becoming a wedding planner, as well as our path to becoming business partners! We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' & her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Ashley Saffer of Baciare Events Website: https://www.baciareevents.com Instagram: @baciareevents - THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE! This website is home to my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, & one of my favorite new offerings, THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more.  - Join Our Patreon Family!  Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Our Patreon family receives discounts to my education shop & freebie resources throughout the year!            

From the stages of Harvard Business School, to pages of Architectural Digest, Rachael is regarded as the in-demand Luxury Strategist for female entrepreneurs seeking to become a top 3% firm.  Rachael stands for values and brands that last.  With a storied career monetizing personal brands, she is celebrated for her coined & trademarked work surrounding the psychology of the "Velvet Rope." ™ Her goal? To launch her clients into luxury via "The Four P's" positioning, press, paid speaking and pipeline filling partnerships.  Her standards are meticulous, her approach is personalized and she is widely known for her boundless ideas and enthusiasm. She is incredibly selective in the clients she serves, as the majority double their sales a year after her esteemed advising. It's safe to say she was born to do this work and it is miles from traditional consulting. As a lifelong student of design & fashion, Rachael is a trained interior designer, licensed realtor and recognized tastemaker. Most recently, her wedding was covered by The New York Times.  On weekends, she loves sipping her matcha & collaborating with her husband to grow their “on-brand” portfolio. Naturally, it encompasses investing in real estate, startups and collecting interesting art. Currently, the duo is planning a trip to Ancient Egypt and exploring a large-scale remodel of a 1920's historic estate. You will hear all about Rachel's journey and her expert tips on 'Hhow to Become A Top 3% Firm - Launch Into Luxury.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Rachael Bozsik Johanson with Rachael Johanson Website: www.rachaeljohanson.com  Instagram: @rachaelbozsik_johanson ---- THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com!  ——— Join Our Patreon Family!  Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial!  For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

Kawania Wooten brings a unique mix of experience and skills to her businesses, Howerton+Wooten Events and the Enlightened Creative. Her vast experience in the hospitality world includes hotel management, casino and gaming, the culinary industry, and 30 years as a professional meeting and event planner for the Washington DC elite. Kawania strives for professionalism, creativity and impeccable organization within every function planned by the Howerton+Wooten Events team. She is an adjunct instructor in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts Department at Prince Georges Community College. Kawania's advice has been featured in Refinery 29, Wall Street Journal, Yahoo News, Headline News, Martha Stewart Weddings, and ESSENCE magazine. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Media Arts from Hampton University in Virginia, and she participated in the Harvard Business School's Executive Management Program in June of 2005 under the auspices of the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing. You will hear all about Kawania's journey and her thoughts on 'Democratizing Luxury.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Kawania Wooten with Howerton+Wooten Events and The Enlightened Creative Website: https://www.hwevents.com/ and https://theenlightenedcreative.com/grow-your-business/  Instagram: @howertonwooten and @theenlightenedcreative ---- THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com!  ——— Join Our Patreon Family!  Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial!  For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

Michelle Loretta is a strategist for the events industry and creator of Be Sage Consulting, formerly Sage Wedding Pros. She has been educating, coaching, and consulting event professionals since 2009. With a degree in accounting, roots at the Big 4 firm Deloitte, and experience as a stationery entrepreneur, she dissects numbers to help level-up businesses' earnings. These days, Michelle primarily provides financial strategy services and Fractional CFO consulting to event business owners. She has been asked to speak at a number of industry conferences, including Coterie, Lend & Gather, Wedding Wire World, NACE Experience, and The Special Event. She was named one of the TOP 1000 Event Professionals by BizBash in 2019. Michelle is also the winner of the 2021 ILEA ESPRIT best conference award for the Be Sage Conference. You will hear all about Michelle's journey and her tips on ​'How to Prepare for Economic Uncertainty.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Michelle Loretta with Be Sage Consulting Website: www.besageconsulting.com  Instagram: @besagealways  Tune into Michelle's first episode on The Confetti Hour - Listen to the podcast here! ---- THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com!  ——— Join Our Patreon Family!  Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial!  For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

With a combined 30-plus years of experience and hundreds of weddings produced in the Boston and New England area, Real Deal Wedding Insiders® Edna Dratch-Parker and Jeri Solomon have seen it all. Edna is the founder and creative director of EFD Creative—Event Planning & Design, and Jeri owns Jeri Solomon Floral Design. They combined their depth of knowledge and real-life experiences to write Guide to Smart Wedding Planning to help couples set a solid foundation for their wedding planning journey.  You will hear all about Edna and Jeri's journeys and their tips on ​'Collaborating with Vendors to Enhance Your Business and Brand.' We will finish up with 'What They Wish Other Vendors Knew' and their 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guests: Real Deal Wedding Insiders® Edna Dratch-Parker and Jeri Solomon Website: https://www.realdealweddinginsiders.com/ Instagram: @WeddingInsiders THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE IS HERE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com!  ——— Join Our Patreon Family!  Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial!  For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!  

Jillian Nichols is a tenured, professional, and driven Director of Catering and Conference Services. She lives and breathes hospitality and strives for 5-star service in all of her team members, herself, and her employer. She has worked for numerous four, and five-star properties such as The Langham, Boca Raton Resort, and Club & Hotel Viking. While reopening the Langham Boston for the last two years, she has served on the Board for Boston Wedding Group as Educational Chair, Vice-President, and in 2023 as Co-President. You will hear all about Jillian's journey and her tips on ​the 'Benefits of a Ballroom Wedding.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Jillian M. Nichols with The Langham, Boston Website: https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/boston  Instagram: @jillianmnic and @langhamboston THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE IS HERE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com!  ——— Join Our Patreon Family!  Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial!  For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

Tracy Taylor Ward Design plans, designs and produces (with florals and stationery in-house!) exceptional events throughout the world. Their award-winning firm is named on the Brides Best Planner list, and has been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, The New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Town & Country, to name a few. With offices in New York City and South Florida, the TTWD team strives to exceed your expectations and deliver an unparalleled experience every step of the way. You will hear all about Tracy Taylor Ward's journey and her tips on ​'How to Nail Your Clients Event Design.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Tracy Taylor Ward with Tracy Taylor Ward Design Website: www.tracytaylorward.com Instagram: @TracyTaylorWard Check out the Wedded Podcast & Website: https://weddedpodcast.com/    ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! Head to www.reneesabo.com to learn more. ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is a visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial!  For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

Meredith Ryncarz is a former college art professor turned destination wedding photographer with Meredith Ryncarz Photography. Recently named one of the top photographers in the south by South Magazine, her work can be seen in Forbes, The New York Times, and Southern Living. As a military spouse, Meredith has crafted a business that is not situated in one regional market but rather is mobile to suit the lifestyle of her family, allowing her to restart her business multiple times over the past decade. She has pioneered a system for relocation and geographical growth through her company The Restart Specialist.  You will hear all about Meredith Ryncarz's journey and her tips on ​'Growing a Business Across Multiple Markets.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Meredith Ryncarz with Meredith Ryncraz Photography and The Restart Specialist  Website: www.meredithryncarz.com and https://therestartspecialist.com/  Instagram: @meredithryncraz ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! NEW RESOURCE GUIDE:  With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! Head to www.reneesabo.com to learn more. Join Our Patreon Family!  Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is a visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30 day trial!  For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

The Jordan Kahn Music Company has established itself as the new standard in luxury entertainment for every kind of celebration. As described in articles in Vogue Magazine, Fortune Magazine and People Magazine, Jordan Kahn's bands have performed for former Presidents and First Families, The Bachelor Franchise and several of the The Real Housewives Franchise television stars'.  You will hear all about Jordan Kahn's journey and his tips on ​'Setting New Standards in the Wedding Industry.' We will finish up with 'What He Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and his 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Jordan Kahn, with The Jordan Kahn Music Company Website: https://www.jordankahnmusiccompany.com/  Instagram: @jordankahnorchestra ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website, is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! NEW RESOURCE GUIDE:  With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! For a short time, I am offering it at an introductory rate of $129 until March 16th! To learn more, head to the link in bio. Join Our Patreon Family!  Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

With offices in California and Maryland, Shannon Leahy Rosenbaum of Shannon Leahy Events plans and designs stunning weddings all over the world. Shannon has been named one of the top wedding and event planners in the world by Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, and Harper's Bazaar Magazines. A Shannon Leahy wedding is characterized by clean line design, a carefully orchestrated flow, and an incredible attention to every detail. She is renowned for her ability to remain calm in stressful situations and is beloved for her candor and creativity. Clients who come to Shannon for her keen eye for design, her wealth of wedding knowledge and her easygoing nature often become lifelong friends. You will hear all about Shannon Leahy Rosenbaum's journey and her tips on ​'Incorporating In-House Floral into Your Event Design Business.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Shannon Leahy Rosenbaum with Shannon Leahy Events Website: www.shannonleahy.com  Instagram: @shannonleahyevents Learn more about the Wedded Podcast! ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website, is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! For a short time, I am offering it at an introductory rate of $129 until March 16th! To learn more, head to the link in bio. Join Our Patreon Family!  Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Brandee Gaar is a luxury Event Planner, Thought Leader, Educational Speaker and Host of The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. As a lifelong lover of all things events, Brandee spent 7 years as a corporate event planner with the prestigious Gaylord Hotels brand before opening her own event consulting firm. Blush by Brandee Gaar and Eleven Events by Blush have quickly become known for their over the top events and high touch standard of customer service. Brandee is passionate about teaching wedding industry entrepreneurs her exact strategies in growing two 6-figure event businesses (while still being a present mom and wife!). She provides expert tools for those who are ready to ditch the overwhelm and build the profitable business they've always dreamed of! You will hear all about Brandee Gaar's journey and her tips on ​'Creating Profit: How to Ensure your Packages are Profitable.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Brandee Gaar with Blush by Brandee Gaar, Eleven Events by Blush and The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Website: www.brandeegaar.com Instagram: @BrandeeGaar Loved today's topic with Brandee? Check out Episode 153 on her podcast to hear more on How to Price Your Packages for PROFIT! ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! NEW RESOURCE GUIDE:  With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! For a short time, I am offering it at an introductory rate of $129 until March 16th! To learn more, head to the link in bio. Join Our Patreon Family!  Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is a visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events.If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up at the link in our bio! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!  

Gretchen Culver is the creative mind behind Minneapolis' go-to design and planning firm, Rocket Science Events, but her business prowess doesn't stop there. In 2020, she opened the doors to Minne Weddings, a brand that provides stylish and affordable micro-weddings, as a way to meet her clients' evolving demands for small-but-significant celebrations. Her knack for identifying client pain points and solving problems has propelled Minne Weddings to the top of her market.   Named one of the “30 Under 40 to Watch” by Special Events, one of The BizBash 500 “Most Influential Event Pros” and recognized as a top planner by BRIDES and Martha Stewart Weddings, Gretchen's award-winning work has been featured in magazines, online, and on television.   She is an active thought leader in the wedding and events industry, contributing to major publications regularly and speaking at top-tier conferences such as Engage! Summits, Be Sage Conference, and The Special Event. She has also co-founded the Small Wedding Society and remains an active member of her local ILEA chapter. You will hear all about Gretchen Culver's journey and her thoughts on ​'Trends in Business and Design for 2023.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Gretchen Culver with Rocket Science Events Website: www.rocketscience.events Instagram: @rocketscience.events | @tinyweddingsmpls ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at reneesabo.com! NEW RESOURCE GUIDE With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! ‘A Guide to Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! For a short time, I am offering it at an introductory rate of $129 until March 16th! To learn more, head to reneesabo.com/theshop. ——— Join Our Patreon Family!  Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

WE'RE BACK, Confetti Hour Squad! It has been a MINUTE!  Truthfully, I have been taking some time to revamp and rethink how I want to serve the community with this podcast and all of my education offerings. I am excited to share a few updates with you before we launch our first episode of the new season this Thursday!  ——— Confetti Hour Squad, I've got some BIG news to share! My new education website is HERE!!! It is a new home for my 1:1 mentoring services for planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings — THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP!!! The shop offerings digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & more. I am thrilled to serve you, my fellow wedding pros, with this new site. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! With excitement for the new website and our new season, I am also dropping my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners: ‘A Guide to Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning.' My 15-page guide is a step-by-step guide on creating a process for wedding planning in your business, no matter what style, budget, or kind of wedding client you are serving! The guide is live now in The Confetti Hour shop, and for a short time, I am offering it at an introductory rate of $129 until March 16th! After March 16th, the rate will raise to $149. To learn more, head to www.reneesabo.com/theshop.

Meryl has spent 28 years in the special event & catering industry as co-founder of Feastivities Events, along with its subsidiaries OffShoots Decor and Philadelphia's Picnic Company. She also is the author of Booked It!, Cha-Ching, Becoming a Sales Superstar, and three how-to Style & Design videos; in addition, she is the creator of the Triangle Method Sales Training Platform. She's ambitious, focused, and confident. This is more than a job; she's on a mission to help businesses get on their own path to success. Meryl's a passionate believer in entrepreneurship and uses her gifts to support businesses to build a stronger economy. Her philosophies have proved successful not only for her own business, but also for many other companies, trade organizations, and universities that have benefited from her training and advice. Also a Senior Consultant for Certified Catering Consultants, Meryl has worked throughout the US. Her particular areas of focus are sales and marketing, as well as design and branding. She provides consulting, coaching, and training services for a wide range of clients. Her innovative leadership has earned prestigious accolades for her companies locally, nationally, and internationally. She has undoubtedly helped many other companies through her keen insight and an effervescent approach to teaching methods of success. In 2017, Meryl introduced a revolutionary new approach to sales for the special events industry. Coined The Triangle Method, this must-have digital training platform has been created for owners to maximize their sales teams' efficiency, significantly improve qualifying and closing ratios, and increase sales by as much as 40%. Combining knowledge from her decades of hospitality experience with humor, she creates informative and interactive presentations. You will hear all about Meryl Snow's journey and her tips to​'Rock That Stage- What Does It Take To Become A Speaker?.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Meryl Snow Website: https://www.merylsnow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merylsnow/ -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour Merri is an visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events.If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up at the link in our bio! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!  

Eddie Babbage is the founder and CEO of Timeline Genius, a software company dedicated to revolutionizing the way wedding and event professionals create event day timelines. Prior to launching Timeline Genius, Eddie spent over 3 years researching the timeline creation process – interviewing hundreds of wedding planners nationwide and studying their timeline workflows. In addition to his work on Timeline Genius, Eddie is the host of the Wedding Industry Insider podcast, which provides interviews and insights from top figures in the wedding industry. In his earlier career, Eddie worked in fields ranging from e-commerce and social media to corporate law and investment banking. You will hear all about Eddie Babbage's journey and his tips and thoughts on ​'Wedding Industry Technology.' We will finish up with 'What He Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and his 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Eddie Babbage Website: https://www.timelinegenius.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timelinegenius/  -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour Merri is an visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events.If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up at the link in our bio! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

Emily Jane Lee is the owner of a website design business called By Emily Jane, where she specializes in creating custom Squarespace websites for wedding professionals. From her former experience as a photographer, she totally understands how much of a headache it can be to create a website that actually helps you stand out and get clients. That's why Emily loves to teach other creatives how to incorporate more strategy and professional design into their own websites, through her speaking and blogging. She's worked one-on-one with over 70 small businesses around the world to help them reach their next level with a smart new website. You will hear all about Emily Jane Lee's journey and her tips for​'How to Elevate Your Website Design: A Web Designer's Secrets.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Emily Jane Lee Website: https://byemilyjane.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byemilyjane/  -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Kelly Ann Peck, founder of Emerson Reese Creative, is committed to helping event entrepreneurs create their own path in life by translating her experience into actionable strategies that turn ideas into profitable businesses. She guides creative professionals in developing a roadmap to their version of success, whether that's building a six-figure business or discovering more freedom in entrepreneurship. Growing up with an entrepreneur father and launching her own creative business has taught her the common pitfalls entrepreneurs face. She has made it her personal mission to give back to the event industry by helping business owners avoid the mistakes she made and, ultimately, reach their full potential. You will hear all about Kelly Ann Peck's journey and her tips for​'Pricing During the Wedding Boom.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Kelly Ann Peck  Website: https://emersonreesecreative.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emersonreesecreative/  -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour Merri is an visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events.If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up at the link in our bio! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

After a decade in weddings and events, Amber Anderson, founder of Heavenly Day Events, pivoted her career into coaching others while maintaining a role in her planning company in Austin, Texas. As the host of Refine for Wedding Planners, Amber desires to coach and mentor planners via the largest Facebook group exclusively for wedding planners by offering a course, retreat, membership and templates! Amber is known for having radical honesty, often saying what most people are thinking but won't say, striving to elevate the industry one conversation at a time. You will hear all about Amber Anderson's journey and her tips on ​'Working Less + Making More as an Event Pro.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Amber Anderson for Refine for Wedding Planners Website: https://refineforweddingplanners.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refineforweddingplanners/    -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour Merri is an visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events.If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up at the link in our bio! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

Brittny Drye is the founder and editor-in-chief of Love Inc., the leading equality-minded wedding blog and print publication, and host of Inclusively Yours, an LGBTQ-inclusive podcast highlighting wedding planning tips and love stories. Featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, and more, she is known for her inclusive efforts, her wedding know-how, and her candid takes on the state of the industry at large. You will hear all about Brittny Drye's journey and her tips on ​'Industry Shifts You Need to Know.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Brittny Drye Website: https://loveincmag.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveincmag/  -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour Merri is an visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events.If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up at the link in our bio! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!  

Elaina Pires is the owner of Revel and Joy Events, a wedding and event planning firm based in Greater Boston. With a background in the performing arts, Elaina's approach to planning is infused with experience in stage management, choreography and set design. Her passion for the arts morphed into a career in events, working on high production performances, galas, and corporate parties. While she once swore she'd never dive into the wedding world for fear of the "bridezilla", she now finds joy in educating couples and bringing a modern and transparent approach to the wedding planning experience.   You will hear all about Elaina Pires' journey and their tips on ​'Tips for Educating Your Clients.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Elaina Pires of Revel and Joy Events Website: https://www.revelandjoyevents.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelandjoyevents/    -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour   Merri is an visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events.  If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up at the link in our bio! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

Lindsay Williams is a mama, wedding stationer and educator based in Niagara Falls, NY. Through personality packed content, and out of this world customer service, Lindsay has grown her wedding stationery company, from $30k to $300k in yearly revenue in just 5 years. As host of the ‘Build that Business' podcast and creator of ‘The Wedding Booking Blueprint,' she now shares tips, tricks, struggles and triumphs from her experience building, growing and scaling a successful wedding business. Her goal is to empower wedding professionals to use their own voice and story to create meaningful connections. To build the confidence they need to recognize the unique value they bring, and to then share it with their customers. Through a mix of step-by-step strategies and simple content ideas, she'll be your biggest cheerleader and tough-love coach. You will hear all about Lindsay Williams' journey and her tips on 'Putting People Over Profit.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Lindsay Williams of Lindsay J. Williams Website: https://lindsayjwilliams.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mslindsayjwilliams/ -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour   Merri is an online platform that allows planners to bring their events to life in 3D. In addition, it allows you to collaborate with your vendor team on creating the best layout possible if you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up here if you are a venue or rental company you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started! 

Rebecca Simon is a Virtual Service Provider Coach and the founder of The Success Society, a corporation that has helped hundreds of women build, launch, and scale their online service-based businesses. She leads and teaches virtual assistants (VAs) and online business managers (OBMs) through one-on-one and group coaching programs. She has built a community of over 45,000 entrepreneurs, providing a safe space for her audience to feel supported, educated, and inspired.   You will hear all about Rebecca Simon's journey and their tips on ​'How to Make the Most of Your Experience with Your VA.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Rebecca Simon of  The Success Society Website: https://workwithbecca.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workwithbecca/   -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour   Merri is an online platform that allows planners to bring their events to life in 3D. In addition, it allows you to collaborate with your vendor team on creating the best layout possible if you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up here if you are a venue or rental company you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started! 

Carissa Woo is an award-winning wedding photographer turned business coach. With an eye for lighting and angles coupled with her natural ability to bring out the best in her clients, Carissa has been the exclusive photographer of choice to over 200 weddings around the world. With over a decade of experience, Carissa has built a thriving business, and she is ready to share her recipe for success with other passionate photographers. By providing a clearcut roadmap, specific tools, and proven strategies, Carissa's mentees can expect to propel their business and life to new, powerful destinations physically, emotionally, and financially in as little as three months. Carissa is happily married and is a mom to two beautiful little girls. She is based in Southern California. She has been featured on CBS Los Angeles, The Knot, the Wedding Pages, Modwedding, Serendipity, and more. You will hear all about ​Carissa's journey and her tips on '​How to Get On The Preferred Vendor List.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Carissa Woo of Carissa Woo Photography and Heck Yes Podcast Website: https://www.carissawoophotography.com/ and https://heckyesmedia.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carissawoophotography/ and https://www.instagram.com/carissawoo/  -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Hustle + Gather is a training and consulting firm that is on a mission to inspire others to take big leaps, dream big dreams, and create amazing teams that grow profits and enjoyable (but productive) culture within business. They specialize in the hospitality industry and have coached and trained businesses to increase their profitability while creating a kick ass team along the way. Over the past 15 years, Courtney & Dana have built and operated three successful businesses in the Raleigh NC area. Starting off from ordinary, they paved their way by sheer grit and tenacity splashed with some therapy and coffee along the way. They are on a mission to inspire others to take big leaps, dream big dreams, and create amazing teams that grow profits and enjoyable (but productive) culture within your business. You will hear all about ​Dana and Courtney's journey and their tips on '​Creative Hiring for Small Businesses.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and their 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Courtney Hopper & Dana Kadwell with Hustle + Gather Website: https://www.hustleandgather.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hustleandgather/ -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

May started her hospitality career as a food and beverage trainee at the Raffles Hotel, Singapore. It was there that she fell in love with the hospitality industry and decided to pursue her career further. She eventually worked her way up to Director of Catering and Conference Services and Director of Event Planning at several luxury hotels. In 2012, May decided to take all that she had learned and started her own event planning company, M2 Hospitality, building multiple 6-figures while shattering industry norms. Today, May is passionate about helping other event planners increase profitability, grow their business, and create on their own terms.  You will hear all about ​May Yeo Silvers' journey and her tips on '​How to ACTUALLY Make Money as an Event Planner.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: May Yeo Silver of M2 Hospitality and Events4Everyone Website: https://www.events4anyone.com/, https://www.m2hospitality.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers/  -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Julianne Smith is a nationally recognized wedding accessory designer, digital media strategist and small business educator. Julianne is the owner of The Garter Girl, a stylish wedding garter design company she started in 2004, after she couldn't find a wedding heirloom worthy of her best friend. The Garter Girl is known for stylish and meticulously handmade wedding heirlooms that are too pretty to toss. The Garter Girl and Julianne have been featured on NBC's Today Show, Lifetime, The Knot, Martha Stewart, Brides, and Glamour as well as many top wedding magazines and blogs. Julianne helps creative small businesses throughout the wedding industry who are struggling and confused with their online presence. Julianne offers done-for-you services, online courses, and speaking engagements on search engine optimization, blogging, and Pinterest. Before creating The Garter Girl, Julianne was a political communications strategist, spokeswoman, and media specialist. She worked on Capitol Hill as a member of Congress and served in the White House's administration. Takeaways include: ​Strategically organizing, planning, and scheduling your Pinterest, so you can avoid overwhelm and turn your attention back to serving your clients. Where to start auditing and fixing on your Pinterest account, even if your time is limited. Best practices for repurposing content across all platforms, to get the most of your efforts. Effectively overseeing your Pinterest account when you're not the one pinning, whether you're managing your VA, intern, or social media assistant.  You will hear all about ​Juli's journey and her tips on '​TBD.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Julianne Smith of The Garter Girl Website: https://thegartergirl.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gartergirl/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gartergirl/ -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Owner and Founder of Jen Taylor Consulting, Jennifer Taylor started out with over 15 years as a successful destination wedding planner in Washington and Maui — but it wasn't long before Jen recognized a need within the creative industry for more organized systems and processes for a happier life, both in terms of work and personal time. She noticed that many creatives are predominantly right-brained—wildly imaginative and expressive, but missing the necessary structure to create logical systems in their companies. In launching Jen Taylor Consulting, she made it her mission to help creatives build streamlined workflows, processes, and procedures so they can grow their business and spend their time on what they love most — their craft, their family, and their life. Jen's systematic knowledge of the inner workings of creative businesses has brought her to national stages and major industry publications. She has spoken at conferences like The Special Event, NACE Experience, and ILEA, as well as chapter-based events for NACE, The Wedding Network, ABC, and Western Washington University. Her expertise has also graced the pages of WeddingWire EDU, Special Events, Catersource, Book More Brides, Honeybook, and Wedding Planner Magazine. Outside of work, you can typically find her traveling throughout the West Coast or in Maui — the two markets her company serves for destination events. She also has a penchant for cooking and can often be found sipping on a refreshing glass of wine.  You will hear all about Jen's journey and her tips on 'Expanding Your Team: Interns, Employees & Contractors.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Jennifer Taylor of Jen Taylor Consulting Website: www.jentaylorconsulting.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jentaylorconsulting/  -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Lorella's passion for wedding and event planning, as well as her entrepreneurial mindset, naturally led her to start her first company, La Jolie Bride, a bridal concierge service. She wanted to help every bride-to-be enjoy their moment in a stress-free, beautiful and magical way, all while offering her French touch, to their most romantic event. Working with many brides over time, made her realize that one of their biggest struggles was to find accessories to go with their bridal look. Where to look? Will it match my dress? What will go well together? how many accessories are too many? Keeping all these concerns in mind, she decided to create a high end bridal accessories rental platform to help brides perfect their look in an effortless way. In addition, Lorella believes you can have a big wedding without having a big impact on the environment. She works with brands that share her values and with brides that find it more fun to rent rather than buy.   Lorella graduated from one of the world's leading international hospitality management school, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland, in 2014 and gained experience at international companies such as W hotels, Publicis Live, Sotheby's and Pictet & Cie SA, a Swiss private bank, where she was a marketing manager. She has organized exclusive events around the globe for ultra-high net-worth individuals and leading entrepreneurs. Her vast experience in hospitality, marketing and event management, have equipped her with a knowledge and expertise that make working in the wedding industry seamless.  Featured Guest: Lorella Othenin-Girard of Borrowed by La Jolie Bride and La Jolie Bride Website: https://borrowedbyljb.com, https://lajoliebride.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/borrowedbyljb https://www.instagram.com/la_jolie_bride  As a special offer for our confetti hour listeners -- you can get 15% off all orders made in 2022 on Borrowed by La Jolie Bride with promo code 'CONFETTI22' -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or yearly contribution to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services.Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Elizabeth Sheils is the co-founder of Rock Paper Coin, the first software platform to bring together wedding planners, couples, and vendors into one system for managing and paying contracts and invoices. Elizabeth is also a lead wedding planner with award-winning firm Bridal Bliss, where she manages the Seattle team. In addition to recognition by Special Events in its Top 25 Event Pros to Watch series, she also earned a spot in The BizBash 500 for 2021. - Featured Guest: Elizabeth Sheils of Rock Paper Coin Website: https://rockpapercoin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockpapercoin/ A special offer for our Confetti Hour listeners -- you can try Rock Paper Coin for a whole year for free! Head over to https://rockpapercoin.com and use code 'RPCYEAR' - Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or yearly contribution to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services.Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Jainé Kershner is a wedding photographer based in New York City. Jainé Kershner Photography was handpicked as one of NYC's best wedding photographers to know by BRIDES and has been featured in several publications including Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES, Style Me Pretty, and The Knot. In 2018, Jainé launched "Tea with Jainé" to directly educate wedding photographers with honest answers, actionable steps, and tangible tips to successfully grow and create a profitable photography business. She hosts her weekly podcast “Tea with Jainé” where she chats with wedding industry insiders who share their knowledge, experience, and expertise directly with her audience. Jainé is a dedicated business coach who offers one-on-one sessions along with submission curations services for wedding photographers. - Featured Guest: Jainé Kershner of Tea with Jainé Website: www.jainekershner.com & www.teawithjaine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jainekershner/ https://www.instagram.com/teawithjaine/ - Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or yearly contribution to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services.Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Christie Osborne, proud data nerd, is the owner and founder of Mountainside Media, a consulting firm devoted to using market research, data, and analytics to support event professionals as they develop scalable marketing strategies to grow their business. Christie is dedicated to guiding the industry in a direction that ditches tired, old sales pitches and turns its focus on what really matters: turning data into dollars. Her penchant for all-things-digital and a knack for critical thinking have made Christie into the analytics master that she is today, always prepared to dig into web metrics and refine a marketing strategy based on its ROI. Her approach marries website stats with social media data for an effective one-two punch of real, concrete analytics that are invaluable to her clients. Beyond data-driven marketing analysis, Christie frequents the national speaker circuit where she shares her expertise onstage for organizations like NACE, Catersource, WIPA, and ABC. She is also a regular contributor to industry publications, including Special Events, Catersource, Sage Wedding Pros, and Wedding Business Magazine. - Featured Guest: Christie Osborne of Mountainside Media Website: https://mountainsidemedia.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtnsidemediaco/ - Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or yearly contribution to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services.Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Megan Gillikin is a veteran wedding planner, podcast host and international speaker dedicated to making life easier for her fellow wedding pros. Her love for mentoring blossomed from her tumultuous entrepreneurship journey: In 2010 Megan purchased her planning business, A Southern Soiree, and revived the struggling brand into one of North Carolina's most sought-after firms serving a luxury clientele. Between her own experiences and hearing others' stories first-hand as the host of the Weddings For Real podcast, Megan now offers new wedding planners an easier way to grow their businesses through her education and community membership, The Planner's Vault. She has captivated audiences with her warm, personable style as a speaker at events like Wedding MBA, Catersource, WIPA, NACE and others. - Featured Guest: Megan Gillikin of The Planner's Vault, Weddings For Real Podcast, and A Southern Soiree Website: theplannersvault.com, weddingsforreal.com and asouthernsoiree.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplannersvault/ https://www.instagram.com/weddingsforreal/ https://www.instagram.com/asouthernsoiree/ - Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or yearly contribution to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services.Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

David Strausser is the host of the smash hit, small business growth podcast Shark Bite Biz, a member of Forbes Biz Dev Council, a Harvard Business Review Advisory Council member, General Manager of the Northeast Region for Vision33, CEO of his media company, Dead Brands, LLC., and a Notary Public. Having worked in tech for most of his professional life, David has focused on helping companies drive profit with the right technology. A master at sales, marketing, and business development David uses those skills to help guide customers in the small business arena to find the right technological solution. These experiences and creating business growth in the “roaring 20's” stands as the foundation for his podcast, Shark Bite Biz. David's main specialty comes with Vision33 where he manages their Northeast Region. David helps customers automate their business processes, cut down on manual, mundane practices, and eliminate data silos via the promise of technology. Specifically, David uses SAP Business One and Sage Intacct where he runs a team of experts, both on the sales and the professional services side that enable customers to digitally transform and gain value from their solution. You will hear all about David's journey and his tips on 'Using Automation to Enhance Your Business'! We will finish up with 'What He Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and of course, his 'Confetti Hour Confession.' - Featured Guest: David Strausser of Vision 33 and the Shark Bite Biz Podcast Website: https://www.youtube.com/c/SharkBiteBiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dstrausser83 https://www.instagram.com/sharkbitebiz - Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or yearly contribution to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services.Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour Featured Sponsor: Happily Ever Expo | Upcoming expos are on October 3 in Woburn, MA and October 24 in Beverly, MA. Visit @happilyeverexpo or happilyeverexpo.com for more information on becoming an exhibitor and don't forget to mention ‘confetti hour' for $200 OFF!

I'm your host, Renée Sabo and this week I am jumping on to share some raw insights and updates on how the 2021 wedding season has affected my business. If you're feeling similar and need a place to vent, shoulder to lean on and a supportive community, connect with us over on instagram @urban_soiree or @theconfettihour 

Margaux Fraise is the owner and creative director of Harmony Creative Studio, an award-winning boutique wedding firm in Los Angeles, CA. Since moving from retail consulting to events in 2011, her goal has been to design weddings with intention, infusing celebrations with her signature organic and minimal style yet still tailored to each couple. A Stage IV breast cancer survivor, she has a unique perspective on what is truly valuable in love, life and weddings – and brings that viewpoint to help her clients hone in on what matters to them. As a result, her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Style Me Pretty, Brides, and Green Wedding Shoes, among others. Margaux serves as a wedding business educator, frequent podcast guest and motivational speaker. Her meticulous onboarding, planning, design and execution procedures have also caught the attention of her peers, and she shares insight regularly on efficient systems for creatives. You will hear all about Margaux's journey and her tips on 'Effective Client Gifting Strategies'! We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and of course, her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' For more information, check out her Free Gifting Cheat Sheet: bit.ly/weddingprogifting - Featured Guest: Margaux Fraise of Harmony Creative Studio Website: https://HarmonyCreativeStudio.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HarmonyCreative Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyCreativeStudio/ Margaux is also a speaker and affiliate for the upcoming Wedding Summit Series, a free online event held August 2-6, 2021. Check out more information here:  https://margauxfraise.mykajabi.com/wedding-summit-series-affiliate-information - Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or yearly contribution to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Leah Weinberg is the Owner & Creative Director of Color Pop Events and author of newly published The Wedding Roller Coaster. Her colorful work and party planning tips have been published online and in print with Vogue, the New York Times, People, CNBC, Bravo, Martha Stewart, and The Knot, among others. 

Recently, Leah has been recognized as a 20 on the Rise winner by Honeybook and the Rising Tide Society, one of the 25 Young Event Pros to Watch by Special Events Magazine, and one of BizBash's Top 500 Event Pros in the US. Leah's work and this episode is inspired by Maya Angelou's quote: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” You will hear all about Leah's journey and her tips for elevating the client experience! We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and of course, her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' - Featured Guest: Leah Weinberg of Color Pop Events Website: https://www.colorpopevents.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colorpopevents/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorpopevents/ Pinterest: https//www.pinterest.com/colorpopevents/ - Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or yearly contribution to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Raised in the Wedding Industry, Jamison opened her Southern California-based Wedding Planning business; Jamison Events, over 20 years ago. Jamison also is a Business Coach and Podcast Host at the Bridal Business Bootcamp. Along with her planning business Jamison has found passion in helping her fellow friendors find success within the industry! You will hear all about Jamison's journey and her '5 Ways to Close More Sales'! We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and of course, her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' - Featured Guest: Jamison Evans of Bridal Business Bootcamp Website: https://www.bridalbusinessbootcamp.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridal.business.bootcamp   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridalbiz

Kelly McWilliams, a destination wedding planner-designer has been producing weddings, social events and celebrations since 2002 in Florida, Mexico and the West Indies. In 2020 Kelly launched a new branch to her company, A Last Minute Wedding which speaks to couples who want the full wedding experience in 90 days or less. She also launched her podcast for engaged couples, "This vs That, Wedding Decisions with Kelly McWilliams". Kelly has been widely published globally in her 19 years, but is much more proud that she has educated & sponsored over 40 student interns from FGCU. If you were to ask Kelly what she is most proud of outside of her work, she'd say it was her family. Kelly has been married to her husband, who is also named Kelly for +20 years and is a mom to daughters Madeline & Emily and dogs Monreau Gray and Olive Bleu. You will hear all about Kelly's journey and tips for 'Selling the Idea of a Rockstar Team Instead of Yourself'! We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and of course, her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' - Featured Guest: Kelly A McWilliams of Kelly McWilliams Celebrations Weddings & Parties Website: https://www.kellymcwilliams.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyamcwilliams/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KellyMcWilliamsCelebrations - Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or yearly contribution to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Michelle Ryder is the Marketing & Event Coordinator at Lakeview Pavilion. Michelle has been part of the Lakeview Pavilion team for the past 4 years and has had evolving roles throughout her time. According to some couples, they have explained that "every bride needs a Michelle in their life". Her passion for executing flawless events has been instilled in her and expected by Owners Anastasia & Natalia. Michelle has always lived by the motto "You have to love what you do!" During your event, you will find Michelle helping her Manager Patty flipping a ballroom, perfecting a brides train before walking down the aisle, or dancing in the back of the ballroom to any Pitbull song! Michelle believes her job as a marketing coordinator comes naturally as the venue can market itself, with experienced management & staff, exquisite cuisine, and attention to detail. When Michelle is not at her second home, you will find her at the gym or relaxing in bed watching Mission Impossible or the latest James Bond movie. You will hear all about Michelle's journey and tips for 'Working for a Family Run Event Venue'! We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and of course, her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' - Featured Guest: Michelle Ryder of Lakeview Pavilion Website: www.lakeviewpavilion.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/lakeviewpavilion/ www.instagram.com/michelleryder8/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/LakeviewPavilionEvents - Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or yearly contribution to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Linda MacDonald is the Event Manager at Calla Catering and Events LLC. While she graduated from Plymouth State University in 2013 with a Bachelors Degree in Art History, it was her experience working for the Walt Disney Company for three years that introduced the hospitality industry to her, and she immediately knew this was her true path. Linda moved back to New England and was a member of the team at the historic Wentworth By The Sea Country Club in Rye, New Hampshire, and is now bringing events to life in the Greater Boston area at Calla Catering and Events LLC. She is also the co-host of the podcast, My Favorite Theme Park, which is a historical podcast all about themed entertainment & parks! You will hear all about Linda's journey and she will also be sharing about creating happiness 'From Disney Dreams to Real Life Happily Ever Afters'! We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and of course, her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' - Featured Guest: Linda MacDonald of Calla Catering and Events LLC Website: https://www.callacatering.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindakellymac/ https://www.instagram.com/myfavoritethemepark/ https://www.instagram.com/calla.catering/ https://www.instagram.com/hylabrookestate/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/callacatering https://www.facebook.com/hylabrookestate - Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or yearly contribution to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Henry Chen has been a wedding photographer since 2007, specializing in multi-cultural, faith, and ethnic weddings. In the past year, Henry started Wedding Chat Marketing - chat marketing education - and Creative Chat Marketing - a "done-for-you" chat marketing agency - that help wedding professionals, venues, and creative entrepreneurs successfully use chat marketing to generate leads and earn more while saving time. Henry is also a YouTuber, backpacker/hiker, and most importantly, a husband and father. You will hear all about Henry's journey and he will also be sharing his tips on 'Growing and Nurturing Your Subscriber List'! We will finish up with 'What He Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and of course, his 'Confetti Hour Confession.' - Featured Guest: Henry Chen of Wedding Chat Marketing Website: https://www.weddingchatmarketing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingchatmarketing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weddingchatmarketing/ - Happily Ever Expo introduces Happily Ever Education, a virtual workshop for wedding pros! The workshop is on-demand online and you can log in to watch and re-watch video workshops by some of the greatest in the industry! Happily Ever Education will be available from March 28 to April 28 and there are over $6000 worth in giveaways for wedding pros who "attend". Visit www.happilyeverexpo.com to find out more and to register. Use Coupon Code CONFETTIHOUR for a discount! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or yearly contribution to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Taylor de la Fuente is an award-winning writer, champion for inclusive language and the owner of Lemon Tree Editorial. As a website copywriter serving the wedding industry, Taylor writes authentic and inclusive websites for wedding pros who want to attract their ideal couples and sell their services while they sleep. Before starting Lemon Tree Editorial, she worked in journalism, SEO and marketing. You will hear all about Taylor's journey and she will also be sharing her tips on 'How to Make Your Marketing More Inclusive'. We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and of course, her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' - Featured Guest: Taylor de la Fuente of Lemon Tree Editorial Website: www.lteditorial.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/lteditorial/ - Happily Ever Expo is introducing Happily Ever Education, a virtual workshop for wedding pros! The workshop is an on-demand online experience where you can log in to watch and re-watch video workshops by some of the greatest in the industry! Happily Ever Education will be available from March 28 to April 28 and there are over $6000 worth in giveaways for wedding pros who "attend". Visit www.happilyeverexpo.com to find out more and to register. Use Coupon Code CONFETTIHOUR for a discount! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or yearly contribution to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, as a Confetti Hour patreon, you will be invited to Renée's private group on Clubhouse, where she will host a special bonus episode and bring up guests for Q&A once a month! Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Keith Willard is the owner and head planner of Keith Willard Events, a Palm Beach event planning company. Their team ensures the planning process is easy and stress-free, and lead planner Keith always goes above and beyond to execute a flawless event for his clients. Keith comes from a long lineage of luxury experiences. As a previous Director of Catering for the Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour and The One Hotel, he knows how to work with hotels to ensure a seamless event. You will hear all about Keith's journey and he will also be sharing his insight on 'Red Flags for Planners'. We will finish up with 'What He Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and of course, his 'Confetti Hour Confession.' - Featured Guest: Keith Willard, President of Keith Willard Events Website: www.keithwillardevents.com YouTube: Behind the Veil Podcast: ‎Behind The Veil on Apple Podcasts - Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or yearly contribution to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, as a Confetti Hour patreon, you will be invited to Renée's private group on Clubhouse, where she will host a special bonus episode and bring up guests for Q&A once a month! Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

A user experience designer by trade, Jordan's background in art and design isn't just professional—it's been a deep-seated passion for as long as he can remember. After years in the advertising industry working in web design and user experience with major brands like Pepsi, Visa, Toyota, and Mercedes, Jordan knew it was time he took his creativity offline so he could get his hands dirty. Out of that realization, he launched a custom brooch business which, ultimately, evolved into wedding stationery, perfectly marrying his experience in digital design with his love for crafting. Thus, his boutique design firm, A Good Day, was born to serve planners and their couples eclectic, one-of-a-kind stationery that establishes a unique brand for each event. From save-the-dates and invitations to day-of signage and menus, Jordan draws inspiration from his diverse array of interests spanning fashion, architecture, interior design, and film to curate an aesthetic that perfectly matches each clients' vision for their celebration.   Utilizing his extensive UX experience, Jordan also regularly works with creatives on digital projects, to ensure they are capturing the very essence of their brand. - Featured Guest: Jordan Kentris of A Good Day, Inc. Website: https://www.agooddayinc.com Instagram: @agooddayinc - Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month or a one time donation to the show. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journey's and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, as a Confetti Hour patreon, you will be invited to Renée's private group on Clubhouse, where she will host a special bonus episode and bring up guests for Q&A once a month! Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour