The Vendors Table

Today we are joined by seasoned professional Bola Abioye of Prospect 76 Events.   The topics we discuss in todays episode are: - Wedding day mishaps - Starting out as a planner - Micro-managing vendor - Handling parents of the bride/groom   Thank you for watching! Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com   Host - MC Mide (Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcmidemc) Guests - Prospect 76 Events (www.instagram.com/prospect76events)   Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by seasoned professionals D Fabulous and Ronke of Bliss Nuptials. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Traditional Weddings Honouring Parents All in one day weddings Planning Smarter Culture   Thank you for watching!    Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com   Host  - MC Mide (Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcmidemc)   Guests  - D Fabulous (www.instagram.com/dfabulouss) & Bliss Nuptials (www.instagram.com/_blissnuptials)     Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by a recently married couple Natasha & Precious Maduka. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: - Thursday wedding  - Wedding planning drama - Wedding budget v actual spend - Wedding planning advice - Enjoying the engagement Thank you for watching!  Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com Host  - MC Mide (Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcmidemc) Guests  - Natasha & Precious Maduka Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by the two founders of TigerStones, Ayo & Tope. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: - Lab Grown vs Mined Diamonds - History or Mined Diamonds - Moissanite rings - How to get her ring size - Choosing your wedding band   Thank you for watching! Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com Host - MC Mide (Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcmidemc) Guests - TigerStones (Instagram - www.instagram.com/tigerstonesltd) Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by two experienced party starters DJ Slapzz and DJ Lumes. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Working with a live band Getting to know your DJ How to find out if your DJ is good Destination wedding vibes Bringing back an empty danceflooe   Thank you for watching!    Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com   Host  - MC Mide (Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcmidemc)   Guests  - DJ Slapzz (Instagram - www.instagram.com/djslapzz) - DJ Lumes (Instagram - www.instagram.com/djlumes)     Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by videographer Fola of XW Media and Make up artist Deji Rachel. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Working as a team Wedding day pet peeves Communication  Videographers vs Make up artists Ask your vendors questions   Thank you for watching!    Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com   Host  - MC Mide (Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcmidemc)   Guests  - Fola (Instagram - www.instagram.com/xwmedia) - Deji Rachel (Instagram - www.instagram.com/dejirachel_)     Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by Margaret of Ornate Bridal. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Bespoke or off the shelf Flying with a wedding dress Alterations  Bridal Veils How hairstyles affect veil choices   Thank you for watching!    Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com   Host - MC Mide (Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcmidemc) Guests - Nwanne & Moyo of Simply Asoebi (Instagram - www.instagram.com/_simplyasoebi)   Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by Nwanne & Moyo of Simply Asoebi. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Asoebi Ordering Service Bridesmaid Dilemma  Points to consider Costs to the guests   Thank you for watching!    Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com   Host - MC Mide (Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcmidemc) Guests - Nwanne & Moyo of Simply Asoebi (Instagram - www.instagram.com/_simplyasoebi)   Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by dress designer extraordinaire Simi Ajayi of Amar London. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Bespoke Bridal Dresses Building Amar London Consultation Process Advice from a wedding dress designer   Thank you for watching!    Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com   Host - MC Mide (Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcmidemc) Guests - Simi Ajayi of Amar London (Instagram - www.instagram.com/amarlondon_)   Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we take the podcast on the road and head down to the Modern African Wedding Show to speak to the vendors that were showcasing. If you were unable to attend, don't worry we got you covered. We met some great people and asked them some of the following questions:   Describe your business in 20 seconds What is your favourite thing about weddings What are the common misconceptions about your service What can we do to help make the planning experience better for couples   Thank you for watching!    Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com   Host - MC Mide (Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcmidemc) Guests -  Soft Life Travel - www.instagram.com/softlifetravel Techloto Events - www.instagram.com/techlotoevents Halitta - www.instagram.com/halitta.co Fire & Ice - www.instagram.com/fireandice BTS Maven - www.instagram.com/btsmaven Vero J Photography - www.instagram.com/verojphotography MCee Ayo - www.instagram.com/mceeayo BSL Financial Services - www.instagram.com/bslfinancialservice Eko Cafe - www.instagram.com/Eko.cafe Ornate Bridal - www.instagram.com/ornatebridal Royal Lace - www.instagram.com/royallace Not Just Travel - www.instagram.com/notjusttravelofficial EOW Planner - www.instagram.com/eow.planner Manola Luxe - www.instagram.com/wuramanola Noir Events - www.instagram.com/noireventsltd My Cake Maker - www.instagram.com/mycakemaker She Music Goal - www.instagram.com/shemusicglobal Tact - www.instagram.com/tact Twelve 19 Styles - www.instagram.com/twelve19styles Abegail Artistry - www.instagram.com/abegailartistry Personalised Bridal Gifts - www.instagram.com/personalisedbridalgifts Portrait Events - www.instagram.com/portraitevents_lnd Luxury Mane By B - www.instagram.com/luxurymanebyb_ The Cooking Pot - www.instagram.com/thecookingpotuk Nubian Events - www.instagram.com/nubian_eventz Beam Out Studios - www.instagram.com/beamout_studios Okeks Weddings - www.instagram.com/okeks_weddings CJ Dreams - www.instagram.com/cjdreamzs Porchester Hall - www.instagram.com/porchesterhallevents     Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by a recently married bride Tiffany and her MUA for her wedding day Christiana. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Sound limiters Dj booth placement Feeling wanted by a client Being punctual as a DJ   Thank you for watching!    Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com   Host - MC Mide (Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcmidemc) Guests - DJ Sean (Instagram - www.instagram.com/djseanmusic) & DJ Era (Instagram - www.instagram.com/deejayera)   Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by a recently married bride Tiffany and her MUA for her wedding day Christiana. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   65 guests wedding Finding the right vendors for you Multicultural weddings Working within a budget   Thank you for watching!    Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com   Host - MC Mide (Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcmidemc) Guests - Tiffany (Instagram - www.instagram.com/instactiff) & Christina (Instagram - www.instagram.com/christiana_adekunle)   Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by recently married couple and vendors Kwame (DJ Jinglez) & Christina (The Candid Experience). The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Rogue Co-ordinators Outfit Changes Caterers feeding the bride & groom Wedding Budgets Communicating with vendors   Thank you for watching!    Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com   Host - MC Mide (Instagram - @mcmidemc) Guests - DJ Jinglez (Instagram - www.instagram.com/deejayjinglez) & Christina (Instagram - www.instagram.com/thecandidexperience)   Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

  For the latest episode of your favourite wedding podcast, we are joined by 2023 summer brides and good friends Moyo & Oyin. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Family input in the planning process Guest numbers increasing Wedding costs Things are more expensive than they seem The Pinterest effect   Thank you for watching!    Send all your questions and ideas to us via email - info@thevendorstable.com   Host - MC Mide (Instagram - @mcmidemc) Guests - Oyin (Instagram - @iamoyin) & Moyo (Instagram - @moyo_xo)   Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by Wedding Planner Palangfat (Instagram - @Sophiakarisevents) and Kemi from Tasty (@tastyafricanfood). The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Food glorious food! Different serving styles When is the best time to feed guests Cooking onsite or offsite Food tastings   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by recent bride Amara (Instagram - @itislove_notlust) . The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   £15k Wedding Favours from friends Who not to pick in your bridal party Is the wedding industry wild? Managing expectations   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by florist Funmi (Instagram - www.instagram.com/floralsbyfunmi) and Florist Christina (Instagram - www.instagram.com/tubesfloral) . The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   4 different types of flowers Are real flowers more expensive? Floristry and decorators Seasonal flowers Blue roses?    Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by Videographer Paps (Instagram - www.instagram.com/paps300) and Owner of Photography and Videography Brand Ian (Instagram - www.instagram.com/thosegreatmomentsuk) . The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Is photo or video valued more What makes a good wedding video How long should a wedding video be? What makes a good MC? Controlling the audience   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by the recently married couple Hassan and Summer. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Walima & Mehndi conversations Giving a grooms speech Getting a vibe from vendors More than just providing the service Dance routines   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by the amazing Guap Gala Best in Glam Nominees Zakiyah Shani (Instagram - @zakiyahshani) and Mahina (Instagram - @mahinaartistry). The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Bridal mornings How many bridesmaids per MUA Going from wearing no Make Up to bridal glam Finding the right vendors for you Handling tears from the bride   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by planner Shay (Instagram - @eventsbyshayuk) and co-ordinators Jennifer & Chika (Instagram - @adaora_events). The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Vendors not responding to emails Best parts of planning The wedding firefighters Worst parts of wedding planning Wedding pet peeves   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by Cake Architect Nastassja (Ms Sugar Plum) and her sister/future bride Tafara. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Cost of a wedding cake The process of a wedding cake Early stages of wedding planning Destination wedding misconceptions Fast fashion vendors vs High street vendors vs Luxury vendors   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by photographer Sholewa (Mosh Bridal) and Lola Rose (Gele by Lola Rose). The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Couples changing Young people tying Gele Wedding pet peeves Is Amelia the best swallow Creativity in bridal beauty   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by photographer Deji Lawal (Deji Lawal Photography) and Marvin (Media Marvs). The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Are big weddings a scam Who are the essential vendors? Where could you cut costs Smaller weddings post Covid Photography or Videography   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by two fellow Master of ceremonies (MC) Randy (The Bilingual MC) and David Agyeman. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Being a wedding MC How much to budget for an MC Booking vendors early Booking professionals over using friends and family Do all vendors really care?    Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by recently married couple Caro & Ime of Event Staffing Solutions UK. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Wedding Budget was £10k Hardest things to cut out Opportunity cost Planning a strict budget wedding   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by recently married couple Sinead and Benjamin Minkah. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Bridal mornings Make up before hair or after? All day booking or morning? Advice from an MUA & Hairstylist   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by recently married couple Sinead and Benjamin Minkah. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Destination wedding Venue co-ordinator vs Wedding co-ordinator Logistical nightmares Married life   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by videographer Sayo of G Truly Weddings and Opeyemi of IMT Event Management. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Photographers vs Videographers Uncle Videographers  You don't know what you don't know Working with other vendors Planner vs Co-ordinator   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by future brides Debs and Monique. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Planning your wedding Surprising costs Production costs Getting engaged   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by wedding MC Folly Fresh and DJ Sombodi. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Destination weddings Looking after your vendors Horror stories Wrong equipment Wedding advice   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by the recently married Aisha & Leslie. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Big traditional wedding Destination wedding Unprofessional vendors Vendors that actually care Common practice since marriage    Thank you for listening!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by Deborah of Deborah Lola Bridal and Tola of Roe Weddings. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Wedding Consultations Vendor pricing Making the right decisions for you Pet peeves Wedding tips and advice   Thank you for watching!   Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by Ansbert & Nerteley, a 2023 couple in the planning stages of their wedding. The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Planning our own wedding  How we picked our vendors How we budgeted  Splitting planning responsibilities  Proposal story   Thank you for watching!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! All links can be found below

Today we are joined by Jamie (Instagram - @jjpstudios) and Noble (Instagram - @photographybynoble) . The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Getting the shot Social media impact Timelines and photos Photography process   Thank you for listening!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! Find us on Instagram and TikTok @thevendorstable

Today we are joined by Wumi & Abz of Snackatizer (Instagram - @snackatizer). The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Importance of canapes How our destination wedding went Catering vs Canapes Consider your guests Wedding Dilemmas   Thank you for listening!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! Find us on Instagram and TikTok @thevendorstable

Today we are joined by Dami of Hindsight Bride (Instagram - @hindsightbride) and DJ Tomiwa (Instagram - @djtomiwa). The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Blending cultures Traditional wedding pitfalls Guests numbers What causes wedding stresses Family/friends contributing to wedding costs   Thank you for listening!   Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! Find us on Instagram and TikTok @thevendorstable

Today we are joined by Ben Ankobiah (Instagram - @benankobiah) and Ram the MC (Instagram - @ramthemc). The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Creating a vibe on the wedding day Manufactured moments v Natural moments Wedding Games Wedding horror stories   Thank you for listening!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! Find us on Instagram and TikTok @thevendorstable

Today we are joined by two DJ's Danny Yega (Instagram - @dannyyega) and DJ Tems (Instagram - @dj_tems)   The topics we discuss in todays episode are: - Sound limiters - Live bands and DJ's - Music policy for weddings - Song placement - Dj'ing at weddings vs other events   Thank you for listening!   Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! Find us on Instagram and TikTok @thevendorstable

Today we are joined by Make up artist Deji Rachel and Photographer Chris of Zeal Photography. The topics we discuss in todays episode are: - Importance of photographer/videographers - Tiny bridal suites - Planning a wedding as a vendor - Clients asking for discounts - Ideal guests number size - Advice from a vendors perspective   Thank you for watching! Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! Instagram: www.instagram.com/thevendorstable Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thevendorstable?_t=8YzWFJvLOUP&_r=1  

Today we are joined by our first couple on the show Nardia & Franklyn Frantos. We talk all things weddings from the perspective of a recently married couple and what their thoughts were about their big day.    Their full wedding video is up on Ben Ankobiah's YouTube channel, go over and check it out - https://youtu.be/zYnuppft2SY   The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   How they selected which vendors to go with How much their wedding day cost Initial budget vs final spend Which costs were the biggest surprise Advice from a couples perspective   Thank you for listening!    Follow us on social media to be kept up to date with everything going on! Find us on Instagram and TikTok @thevendorstable

Today we are joined by Fola from XW Media (Instagram - @xwmedia) and Tutu from Prime Violet Events (Instagram - @primevioletevents). The topics we discuss in todays episode are:   Common wedding schedule mistakes Can you have a traditional wedding and a white wedding on the same day? How long should a speech be? Sharing content amongst vendors Is social media a bad influence on the wedding industry? Thank you for watching! Like, Comment, Share & Subscribe!