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A fun, quirky wedding planning podcast helping couples think outside the box. We want you to expect the expected. You read it right! Sometimes us wedding professionals think we've seen it all and we're here to talk about it. You've got a professional wedding planner and a professional wedding photographer side by side talking all things weddings so you can prepare for your big day in ways you'd never imagined! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Barlow, Ashley Kirchner


    • Apr 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from What in the Wedding

    Ep. 13 - Wedding Day Hacks - PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 51:02


    We're back...with our second part of the "Wedding Hacks" Series! News Story: https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/mobile-boutique-reduces-waste-on-your-wedding-dayKristi Tenlov Photo https://www.kristitelnov.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 12 - Wedding Day Hacks - PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 54:43


    Let's talk...wedding day hacks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 11 - What Went Wrong at my Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 56:10


    Today, we go through the new viral social media trend "What Went Wrong at my Wedding" and talk about how common and expected these moments can be!News Story: https://www.newsweek.com/bride-fuming-what-sister-did-wedding-pregnancy-announcement-2044084Tik Tok Creators/Tags@Louise | size 14 out@mariefeandjakesnow@Nina Franco@mkinleeb@Kendra K@Renovating Our Home@L Y S | a newlywed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 10 - Content Creators - PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 53:25


    In this episode, we explore a new wedding vendor service...content creators! We're hoping this will be a 2 PART series!News Story: https://www.dexerto.com/tiktok/makeup-artist-thrown-out-of-wedding-for-filming-tiktoks-during-ceremony-2897626/Reference Links: https://www.planwithlaur.com/blog/how-much-should-you-pay-for-a-wedding-content-creator#:~:text=If%20you're%20new%20to,video–shot%20on%20their%20phone.IG @contentwithnik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 9 - How to Thank a Wedding Vendor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 54:10


    We had another listener request AND it was one of our very own clients. She asked, "How can you thank your vendors?" Let's talk about it!News Story: https://people.com/grooms-best-friend-accuses-bride-of-purposely-setting-wedding-date-on-day-she-cant-attend-8788149Guest: Justin Geery of Justin Geery FilmsWin/Whomp Credits: IG @charlastorey @lightcannonfilmsPhoto/Video Learning: Click School, Runaway Vows, How to Film Weddings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 8 - Our "Dos" and "Donts" - Photographer Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 46:44


    We had a listener request and we're going to talk "dos and donts" for wedding photographers - WITW version! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 7 - The Most Perfect Beautiful Organized Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 72:59


    Join us as we unpack all the behind the scenes details and logistics of one of the most beautiful weddings we've ever been blessed to be a part of!News Story: Tik Tok RSVP Excel Sheet @kateeoneilll (Pinned Post 2024-12-28)Vendor Shoutouts: Waterfront Hall Wheeling, WV - https://waterfronthall.com/DJ Brian Oliver - http://www.wvweddingdj.com/index.htmlContent Creator - IG @ContentwithNikCeremony Decor/Cake - IG @masterpiecesofoldtown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S2. Ep. 6 - Happy New Year & Wedding Planning!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 51:31


    We're diving into a new year and dipping our toes into wedding planning!NEWS STORY: https://www.brides.com/minted-brides-wedding-color-of-the-year-2025-verona-sunset-8710960 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S.2 Ep. 5 - Wedding Vendor Meltdowns...End of Season Chat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 56:34


    In a continuation of our end of season chats, we casually discuss the end of season and how many vendors are...tired AND introduce you to some 2025 wedding happenings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S.2 Ep. 4 - End of Wedding Season Stories...laughs...and love!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 66:04


    In this unscripted episode, we discuss things we noticed this wedding season. We laughed...we cringed...but 2024 sure was something wonderful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S.2 - Ep.3 - Family & Friends vs. Weddings - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 66:41


    In this episode, we take a more intentional dive into how family and friends play a role in your big day whether that be as a vendor OR as a difficult individual to manage.News Story: https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2024/10/dear-abby-widowed-father-of-bride-wonders-what-role-his-girlfriend-should-play-in-upcoming-wedding.htmlReturning Guest: Justin Geeryhttps://www.geerymedia.comIG: @justingeeryfilmsFacebook: Geery Media, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S2 - Ep. 2. - Halloween & Family & Friends - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 51:35


    It's Halloween! Welcome our newest guest, Mr. Justin Geery, as we get off track talking a little of this and a little of that this wedding season - most importantly...family and friends at weddings!NEWS STORY: https://apnews.com/article/wedding-guests-politics-etiquette-f965ee7505df83c141c78c96a0805908Special Guest: Justin Geeryhttps://www.geerymedia.comIG: @justingeeryfilmsFacebook: Geery Media, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S2. Ep. 1- Welcome to Season 2...Foot in Mouth Situation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 47:42


    We start off Season 2 with a heck of a "whomp" and a little bit of this and a little bit of that going into fall and winter weddings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 32 - Season Finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 65:30


    We didn't plan for seasons...but it's been a whole YEAR since we started this podcast on a whim! Join us for our season finale while we chat allllll random things weddings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 31 - Meet Ali - The Wedding Editor Wizard!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 61:29


    In this episode, we welcome Ali, Hannah's editor to chat all things weddings with us!News Story: https://nypost.com/2024/09/09/lifestyle/influencer-divides-fan-with-wedding-dress-i-would-politely-ask-her-to-change-outfits-or-leave/Find Ali!https://www.alizurschmiede.comIG @alizurschmiedeShoutoutsKatelyn James - https://katelynjames.com/Oglebay - https://oglebay.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 30 - It's September...Hannah has a post it.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 64:20


    It feels like October but it was only August when we recorded this episode about this wedding season. We're going to talk real life 2024 wedding topics...off a post it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 29 - Ashley's Back! Let's Tik Tok...Wedding Style!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 67:45


    Ashley is back from maternity leave and we're going to keep it simple and watch and discuss the long list of wedding related Tik Tok's Hannah's been saving!News Story: https://people.com/brides-dad-invites-guests-to-her-wedding-without-telling-her-8693914Tik Toks (In Order):@CrossedKeyEstate 2023-7-31@ashleyerossi 2023-7-24@cal-cifer_2.0 2023-8-19@HeySeanTaylor 2023-9-12@chanteclairefarm 2023-9-17@magicalmomentsmedia 2023-9-12@amafinders 2023-9-29@breanamariephotography 2024-8-5@rachelwardxo 2024-7-8@ashleycarlascio 5 Days Ago (From 2024-8-14)@bellaboydphotos 2024-8-13@weddingprocass 2024-2-1@asianbridesoroity 2024-3-11@weddingprocass 2024-7-4Shoutouts/MentionsGeery MediaOglebay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 28 - Honeymoons & Travel Designers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 36:40


    Welcome Back, Design Our Travel, LLC! Join us as we discuss this wedding related topic - honeymoons!NEWS STORY: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/25/southwest-airlines-seat-assignments.htmlDesign Our Travel, LLChttps://designourtravel.com/IG: idoinparadiseFacebook: @designourtravelYouTube: Design Our TravelTikTok: @designourtravel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 27 - Sepia Gate, RAW Photos, Rice Confetti Poppers and MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 86:32


    Join Hannah as she chats with longtime friend, photographer and previous mentor, Carrie White!Carrie White Photographyhttps://carriewhitephotography.com/IG @carriewhitephotoFacebook: Carrie White Photography, LLCNews/Links:Google "Sepia Photographer Gate" for more on the client/photographer drama.The Vendor Table Podcast IG @thevendortablepodKatelyn James Preset Process - https://katelynjames.com/kj-preset-process Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 26 - DIY Your Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 66:28


    On this episode, let's talk DIY-ing your own wedding! Worth it?NEWS STORY: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/wedding-planning-company-launches-ai-tool-help-couples-split-decisions-special-day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 25 - "Hey, Google!...what's a gimmick?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 52:17


    We're knee deep in 2024 wedding season and on this episode we discuss current trends we're seeing, whether or not we're fans of filtering, Ashley's very soon arrival of her daughter and MORE!News Story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/09/d-day-wedding-normandy-harold-terens/Sarah's on Mainhttps://www.sarahsonmain.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 24 - Planning Your Destination Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 57:14


    In this episode, we welcome destination wedding specialist and owner of Design Our Travel, LLC to discuss planning your destination wedding.News Story: https://people.com/mass-couple-italy-wedding-jeopardy-pet-dog-eats-passport-7693351Guest: Design Our Travel (Sarah Barlow)https://designourtravel.com/IG: idoinparadiseFacebook: @designourtravelYouTube: Design Our TravelTikTok: @designourtravel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 23 - Hotel Room Blocks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 56:40


    What's a hotel room block? Who needs it?! There are many misconceptions corrected in this episode and lots of information for couples looking to set up a place for their guests to stay.Links & Tags:Linchris Hotels: IG @linchrishotelsHoliday Inn Weirton: IG @weirtonhoidayinnFacebook - Holiday Inn Weirton - Steubenvile AreaReddit Feed: https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/9t1ebo/blocked_off_hotel_rooms_for_a_wedding_hotel/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 22- Finding Your Dream Venue!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 67:58


    Let's talk wedding venue shopping! We'll discus how to find your dream venue....and Ashley gives you ALL the questions to ask during your tour and before signing that contract!Today News Article: https://www.today.com/today/amp/rcna140496 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 21 - It's Wedding Season 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 55:21


    2024 Wedding Season is HERE! Ashley and Hannah kicked off wedding season separately but on the same day! Hear how the first weddings of the year went.News Story: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/05/07/derby-day-wedding-local-couple-took-an-unexpected-turn/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 20 - Wedding Traditions...old and new!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 62:46


    On this episode, we discuss wedding traditions...old and new and you may be SHOCKED to hear where some traditions stem from.News Story: https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/wednesday-today-local-woman-discusses-pittsburgh-wedding-cookie-table-tradition/X4MAR3Y7WRCONLXSAYLYCPXEO4/Facebook Group: The Wedding Cookie Table Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 19 - Hiring a Videographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 83:48


    We talk with one of our favorite video vendors JT with Penderville Wedding Films. If you're on the fence and can't decide whether or not to hire a videographer for your big day, this is YOUR episode!Penderville Wedding FilmsIG: @pendervilleweddingfilmshttps://www.pendervilleweddingfilms.com/Facebook:Penderville Wedding Films (Page ID 118329642158340) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 18 - April Fools - Wedding Edition!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 71:26


    In this episode, we chat about all the things that ACTUALLY happened to us and our couples that we wish had been an April Fools joke!News Article: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/couples-april-fools-day-joke-surprise-wedding-perfect-54175252 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 17 - Hiring a Photographer...the STRESS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 93:17


    In this episode, we talk all things and considerations when finding and hiring a wedding photographer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 16 - To Hire a Planner...or Not.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 78:09


    In this episode, we discuss whether or not you need a wedding planner in your wedding day life! Tune in for some honest, no sales pitch advice as we discuss the different types of wedding planners, when you need them, and when you can opt out.Tik Tok Proposal Story: Tik Tok @Heartwarming 12/18/2023 post. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 15 - Wedding Day Timelines - PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 41:39


    In Part 2 of our timelines series, we're finishing off going right into cocktail hour and reception and then finish off with Q&A from our listeners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 14 - Wedding Day Timelines - PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 63:02


    In Part 1 of our two part series, we discuss the timelines of your day from rehearsal dinner until the beginning of the reception. Check back next week for Part 2 where we'll finish off with the reception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 13 - Pricing & Considerations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 68:21


    On this episode, we talk about pricing...and more about vendor marketing strategies and what to look out for. Do you REALLY...get what you pay for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 12 - Finding & Booking Vendors - PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 38:07


    In PART 2 of our "Finding and Booking Vendors" series, we double down on some key points in finding the right vendors for your big day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 11 - Finding and Booking Vendors - PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 55:08


    In PART 1 of our Finding and Booking Vendors episodes, we discuss how to find your vendors, review them, and the biggest red flags we see in businesses.Tags/Links:"Bird on Head" Wedding Photo - https://people.com/bird-perches-on-brides-head-wins-top-wedding-photograph-award-8411061Popular Dress Maker Bankruptcy - https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/07/14/alfred-angelo-closes-files-bankruptcy-and-leaves-brides-empty-handed/480832001/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 10 - Wedding Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 73:06


    It's a new year...new "me"...fresh vendor attitudes and WEDDING SHOWS! What to expect at Wedding Shows. Are they worth going too? Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 9 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 61:59


    It's a NEW year! We survived the 2023 wedding season and we're here to talk old trends (both good...and bad) plus what we hope to see in 2024 weddings! New Year...New Wedding energy! Listen in for a fun splurge of what Hannah and I used to do before we found our love of weddings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 8 - Merry Christmas & Ventilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 65:50


    On this episode, it is Christmas time! We start out with a heart felt, feel good, news story then talk wedding trends we saw throughout 2023 and what is trending for 2024 weddings. Ashley's furry friend makes a barktastic appearance and discussions on how to deal with an unruly guests at your reception are covered. Now that you're engaged we'll tell you what to ask and seek in your wedding venue! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 7 - Cold Weddings, Proposals & Runaway Brides

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 67:37


    On this episode, we're in the thick of December and the end of 2023 and it's cold. Proposals are giving us all the wedding feels for 2024 and 2025 weddings. We talk through rules of a ceremony in the catholic church or any church atmosphere. Tips and tricks to prepare for a cold winter wedding day. We deep dive into what the weather can do to your vendors and our favorite daylight savings time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 6 - Hurry Up Book...Now, Wait!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 59:37


    In this episode, we discuss the first people and tasks you should scratch off your wedding planning to do list and then what to do in the meantime leading up to your big day.Tags/Credits:Viral Q Tip Video - @DanielKFilms (IG) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep 5. - Thanksgiving..."I Turn Into a Pumpkin."

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 56:52


    In this episode, we talk a little bit about Thanksgiving wedding weekends and play a fun Thanksgiving game!News Story: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/wedding-photos-stolen-denver/73-e9402cc3-377e-42b8-b67a-f53c939d0093 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 4 - Spring/Summer Wedding Prep.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 57:37


    In this episode, we discuss things you may not have considered as we end this year and as your Spring or Summer wedding approaches.CBS NEWS: https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/alleged-serial-wedding-crasher-wanted-in-alabama-arrested-in-mississippi/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 3 - Halloween...don't scare Grandma!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 54:57


    In this episode, we talk a little bit about everything from wedding day sprinkler disasters, guests being asked to leave for attire choices, to Halloween weddings and our thoughts on holiday weddings, in general!Sprinkler Bride: Tik Tok @teasippinwoman (Fabulous Nessa) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 2 Wear that shawl, Girl!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 54:51


    Please join us as we discuss Fall and Winter weddings! We go through the pros and cons of having your wedding during these seasons! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 1/Pilot - Creating Harmony Among the Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 24:58


    On our very first episode, we talk wedding planning - what is it, who does it and more! Listen as photographer and planner go head to head sharing all sides of wedding planning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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