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Introduction In this Season 5, Episode 5 of Wellness As A Way of Life, "The Sober Scene,” we are excited to welcome Alysse Bryson and Alex Nyman, two trailblazers in the sober community who are redefining what it means to live a fulfilling, alcohol-free lifestyle. Alysse, the founder of Sober Curator, offers an intimate look into her evolution from feeling out of place at social events to becoming a confident advocate for sobriety. Alex Nyman, from the Break Free foundation, discusses the growing trend of sober living and the increasing availability of alcohol-free environments. Together, we'll delve into their collaboration on a dry fashion event that made waves during New York Fashion Week and discuss the powerful "recovery out loud" movement. Additionally, you'll hear about the incredible work they're doing to support those in recovery through community-building initiatives and engaging, inclusive events. So, join us as we unpack the vibrant and supportive world of sobriety with Alysse and Alex, proving that wellness truly is a way of life. Let's get started!   We chatted about:  That Sober Fashion Scene      - We hit up a fab sobriety bash at New York Fashion Week.    - Swapping cocktails for mocktails—Cheers to that!    - It's all about creating a spot where everyone feels like they belong. Sobriety's Social Shuffle      - Alysse gets real about feeling like a square peg in a round-hole world.    - From faking it to owning it: How she slays social scenes sans alcohol.    - Finding your tribe in the sober squad. Sober Living is Getting Trendy      - Alex Nyman spills the tea on the rise of no-booze boozing.    - From Seattle to Nashville, sober havens are popping up like wildflowers.    - Bars without alcohol? Yep, it's a thing, and it's pretty rad. Being Bold & Sober Out Loud      - The "recovery out loud" rally is catching on, and folks are here for it.    - Different strokes for recovery folks—every path's got its own flavor.    - Alex and their better half are the cheerleaders for the mocktail movement. Behind the Scenes with Break Free and Sober Curator      - The skinny on what's going down with the Break Free runway show—spotlight on mental health, y'all.    - The Sober Curator's got the skinny on living your best life, minus the hangovers.    - Scribbling in your planner? Save the dates for their future shindigs. Alysse Bryson's Sober Power Moves      - Sober Curator's birth story—thanks, pandemic, for something cool.    - It's about the crew with 31 movers and shakers pushing the sober envelope.    - Alysse's all about showing off the sober life's shiny side. What's up with Alex's Break Free Foundation      - Alex's baby, the Break Free Foundation, is making waves.    - Scholarships for peeps punching out substance use disorders.    - A not-for-profit fashion moment aiming to stitch together a community quilt. Joining Forces in Sober Solidarity      - Break Free x Sober Curator = One heck of a dynamic duo.    - A home for newbies in recovery to link up and light it up (in a sober way, of course).    - Putting a spotlight on sobriety that'll have you saying, "I wanna hang with these folks!"   Thank you for listening!   Connect The Sober Curator Blog https://thesobercurator.com/   Connect with Alex: Alexandra is a fierce advocate for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. She serves as a volunteer for NAMI (the National Association for Mental Illnesses), and uses her platform to raise awareness on how society addresses mental health, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders. Alexandra also serves on the Parity Coalition through the Legal Action Network, is a co-chair for NAMI's co-occurring illnesses subcommittee, and a member of the TYSA Coalition. She recently became a CARC (certified addiction recovery coach) and a CRPA-P (certified recovery peer advocate). Alexandra is the founder of Break Free NYFW and recently launched the  Break Free Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for those suffering from mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. Break Free offers scholarships for individuals suffering from substance use disorders to attend a treatment facility free of charge. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Out Magazine, No Kill Magazine, Business Insider, Yahoo, Brides, Green Wedding Shoes, The New York Times, VFiles, and at Six Flags. In addition to her work with the Break Free Foundation, she is a well-known cat lover, and a strong supporter of the arts. Follow along with Alexandra in all of the digital places & social spaces www.breakfreefoundation.org www.iamladycat.com @HelloLadyCat on IG @WeWillBreakFree on IG @HelloLadyCat on X, formerly known as Twitter @WeWillBreakFree on X, formerly known as Twitter Alexandra Nyman Facebook page We Will Break Free Facebook page   Connect with Alysse Founder, Sober Curator – Seattle, Washington, USA VP Community Development WORKP2P, Recovery & Mental Health Activist Alysse Bryson is a strong woman in recovery, an innovative media maven, marketing guru, and gal about town. This sober gal has a humorous outlook on life combined with a fierce determination to succeed.   Over her lengthy career in traditional media, Alysse was the Publisher of Seattle Met magazine, Seattle's largest lifestyle publication. She lived the magazine life for nearly a decade, rubbing elbows with local celebrities and throwing some of the most talked about parties all over town. Alysse turned in her stilettos, swamped out magazines for live Television, and served as the Director of Business Development for KING 5 Media Group, the local NBC affiliate, for almost six years. Her second title around the office was “Director of Fun.” One pandemic and a Great Resignation later, Alysse now serves as the Vice President of Community Development for WORKP2P, formerly Point to Point Transportation. The legacy business inside of WORKP2P provides innovative, technology-based transportation to marketing professionals who demand perfection. They service any size shipment for any size marketing program anywhere on the planet. Stop her before she “start-ups” again! Alysse also has her fingerprints heavily involved in several start-up ventures under the WORKP2P parent company umbrella. This includes the BEATS WORKING Show, with Host and former TV Anchor Mark Wright, Sales Sidekick, and Intentional Sidekick. These three brands form a nontraditional media agency focused on transforming leaders who want to develop their communities by redeeming work…the word, the place, and the way.” Socials @alysseinthecity on IG LinkedIn alyssebryson.com Facebook Pinterest     Connect with Megan  Instagram LinkedIn www.meganswanwellness.com Keywords sober fashion week, recovery designers, recovery models, good vibes, dry event, mocktail bar activation, sober curator, sober friends, navigating social situations, Alysse Bryson, Alex Nyman, sober community, sober bars, recovery out loud, sober-friendly spaces, zero-proof lifestyle, Break Free foundation, mental health awareness, runway show for recovery, Sober Curator website, wellness podcast, recovery content, long-term recovery, contributing sobriety stories, Megan Swan, substance use disorder scholarships, CFDA calendar showcase, recovery community, social meetups for recovery, celebrating sobriety

Intimate weddings have been gaining popularity since the onset of the pandemic. While at first they were planned out of necessity, today couples are choosing intimate weddings for many reasons.    Today, we are joined by Diana Romo of Diana Romo Weddings to chat all things intimate weddings… and why those don't necessarily mean lower budget. Diana fell in love with the industry in 2010 when she became a weddings & romance coordinator at a top resort in Riviera Maya. She instantly realized this is what she was put here to do. She loves helping clients create spectacular events and eliminating all the stress that can often come with it. It's her passion to execute events flawlessly and effortlessly so it remains a one-in-a-million memory in the hearts and minds of her clients, forever. She has planned and coordinated more than 100 weddings & events, with guest counts ranging from 2 to 320.   Join us as we talk all things small intimate weddings! From budget, to destination weddings, to tips for guest experience, pros and cons – and more!   In this episode you'll hear:   •   Unique ideas for an intimate wedding •   Tips for guest experience •   Perks of a smaller guest count   Links to all the things mentioned:   •   Diana Romo Website •   Diana Romo Instagram •   Ep 144: Destination Wedding Trends 2023 with Sistered State •   Ep 122: Why Destination Weddings are More Fun with Mountain Weddings •   Ep 135: Personalizing Your Wedding with Green Wedding Shoes •   Ep 143: Wedding Trends to Consider in 2023 with Emily Burton Designs   If you have a question or fun story to share (we love hearing them!) email us at podcast@bustld.com     CONNECT WITH US! Website Instagram Facebook   The podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.

Happy Woo Wednesdays.I med Margaux at a couple of WIPA events and she is a powerhouse planner and educator. She hosts a 2X YEARLY FREE ONLINE SUMMIT FOR WEDDING PROS CALLED WEDDING SUMMIT SERIES. GET ON HER WAITLIST.Today's Topic: Decoding Client Inquiries - What are your potential clients really trying to tell you? Let's read behind the lines. Also, are you tracking where all of your inquiries areMARGAUX FRAISE IS THE OWNER + 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.What is Margaux's Woo FactorHaving a strong visual aesthetic (minimalism/neutrals) to go along with a calming presence. She hosts aFAVORITE SALES TECHNIQUE: HOW DO YOU GET A HECK YES FROM YOUR DREAM CLIENTS?Having a strong funnel so only ideal clients get throughwww.margauxfraise.com / www.weddingsummitseries.comIdeal Client Workbook + Training: https://bit.ly/mxidealclientConnect with Carissa Woohttps://www.instagram.com/carissawoo/https://heckyesmedia.co/

You may recognize our next guest from her brand's huge social media presence, Green Wedding Shoes, which has been one of the most popular wedding resources since 2008. Today, Kellee speaks with Editor and Creative Director, Jen Campbell, about how she first started Green Wedding Shoes, why she wanted to help couples dream up and plan weddings that reflect their personal interests and sense of style and what the brand has become today. Jen will speak about having her husband as a business partner, all of the wedding trends that are currently rocking the wedding industry and so much more. 

While the basics of wedding planning are similar no matter who you are, nobody wants a cookie-cutter wedding. There are so many ways to make both your ceremony and reception personal to your unique identity as a couple. Make sure to have a pen and paper handy because today we get to hear tons of amazing ideas from Jen Campbell, founder of Green Wedding Shoes. From the tiniest wedding detail to the overall structure of the day, Jen walks us through some of the latest trends and most creative ways she's seen couples personalize their wedding — and how you can do it, too!   In this episode you'll hear:    Where to begin with personalizing your wedding Tips for making your ceremony feel like “you” Ideas for paper goods, signature cocktails, food and more!   Links to all the things mentioned:    Green Wedding Shoes  Green Wedding Shoes x Erin Condren How to Have a Loved One Officiate Your Wedding with Alisa Tongg Dogs in Weddings with Rover's Nicole Ellis   If you have a question or fun story to share (we love hearing them!) email us at podcast@bustld.com CONNECT WITH US!  Website  Instagram  Facebook    The podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. 

Cassy Laessig is a multi-award winning beauty and special effects hair and make-up artist who has been transforming the human canvas for most of her life. As a highly skilled, enthusiastic and accredited young industry professional, she has worked various fashion shows, red carpet events, photo shoots, video shoots, weddings and live events. ​Cassy has detailed experience in providing outstanding service and satisfaction within the bridal and entertainment industries. Her work has been published in various newspapers and magazines including Green Wedding Shoes, Bridal Musings, La Belle Kidz & Teen Fashion Magazine, Belle Meade Lifestyles and SHUBA Magazine. She was also featured in VoyageLA as one of "L.A.'s Most Gifted Beauty Professionals."​Cassy began her journey in Michigan where she attended Gogebic Community College to pursue a certificate in Cosmetology. There she was awarded "Cosmetologist of the Year" as well as "Graduate of the Year." She then relocated to Los Angeles, CA. to complete the Master Make-up Artistry Program at Make-up Designory. Cassy now resides in Nashville, TN. as a freelance beauty, creative and special effects hair and make-up artist with no boundaries on travel. 

In this episode Jamie and Heather talk to Margaux Fraise about how the transition from being an event planner to a small business coach. She talks about strategies for creating and maintaining boundaries with your clients and how to setup clear expectations from the start. Margaux also talks about how a life-changing event caused her to re-evaluate her life and business goals to support the life she wanted to live.About Margaux Fraise: She is the owner + creative director of Harmony Creative Studio, an award-winning boutique wedding firm in Los Angeles, CA. 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.In this episode, Jamie, Heather and Margaux discuss:Covering your bases in regards to harassmentDiving into your community Keep repeating yourselfKey Takeaways:Don't endure harassment from clients. Include abuse and safe environment clauses in your contract where you're able to leave if you feel uncomfortable or are unsafe since a lot of people get drunk on wedding events and that often brings out bad behavior in people. Open yourself up to connecting with people that are in the same industry as you because doing otherwise wouldn't be sustainable. Find a community, meet people, and start relationships. Don't get tired of repeating yourself. You've got a message to put out there and it won't reach the right people in just one or two tries. Somebody new will always see your message as something new. "I was one of those people that was like, 'I can't be friends with other wedding planners, I don't want them to know what I'm doing - what I'm charging', it was that kind of mentality which sounds okay until you realize that the wedding industry is small and life is long and that's not sustainable." —  Margaux Fraise Connect with Margaux Fraise:Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/HarmonyCreativeStudioWebsite:  https://harmonycreativestudio.com/Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/hrmnycreativeInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/harmonycreative  Connect with The Union Podcast:Website: https://theunionpodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unionpodcast/?hl=enShow: https://theunionpodcast.com/our-podcast/ Connect with Jamie:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAcY6YGgF-RgGYXTsOENbAWebsite: https://jwcoordination.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwcoordination/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JWCoordination/ Connect with Heather:Website: https://theweddinghacker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weddinghackerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddinghackerexpoPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theweddinghacker/ Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

Our conversation with Carly Blitzerhoof continues! Pam and Brooke hear all about how a wild fire caused a lot of stress in Carly's plans for her new 2020 wedding date. Then the gals dive into all the entertaining and exciting details from Carly's big wedding weeekend, including an open mic night, hungover yoga and an unexpected rainstorm. If you like half buzzed downward dogs or wild weather events, this episode is for you! -- WEDDING INFO: Here's the Green Wedding Shoes article with great pictures and details about Carly's wedding. (If you're planning a Colorado wedding and want to connect with any of her vendors, they are mentioned and linked at the end of the article.) C Lazy U is the ranch where all the whole weekend took place.    -- BRIDAL BREAKS: Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: A frosty boozy treat by Semi-Homemade queen, Sandra Lee Home For Christmas: Sweet and funny Norwegian holiday series, streaming on Netflix Christmas Catch: Super Christmas-y rom com, streaming on Netflix   -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessionals.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest TikTok   -- Have a story to tell us? Need some advice about your own wedding drama?  Email us: weddingconfessionals@gmail.com Call us: 434-933-2663 Click here to send us a message with no personal information needed! We promise to never reveal the names in order to protect the innocent...and the annoyed. Your secret's safe with us!   -- Logo by David Kantrowitz Theme song by Andy Schrier

On this show, host Alison McGill catches up with Jen Campbell, the founder and creative director of the wedding website Green Wedding Shoes. Fun fact: Jen named the site after her own unique wedding shoes! Jen takes Aisle Seat behind the scenes of a day in the life of a wedding editor, her thoughts on the current intimate wedding trend and what she's predicting in the year ahead, plus takes us inside her own wedding day and how wedding planning led to a dramatic career shift and the launch of Green Wedding Shoes. This episode of Aisle Seat is brought to you by Michael Hill, your number one destination for weddings. Since 1979, they've been helping customers find the perfect pieces for their special day no matter your style or budget. Visit michaelhill.ca to find your nearest store or to book your free virtual consultation. ... Find out more about Aisle Seat.

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

This week it's all about Harmony and Balance. How do you ensure that all of your clients quirky ideas come to life while protecting your brand? How do you also find balance between work and home when your self employed? We all try to be as accessible to our clients as possible, day or night - but at some point something has to give. Our guest this week may have the answers that you are looking for!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. Behind The Veil Host - Keith Willard - Keith Willard EventsCo - Hosts - Marci Guttenberg and Brooke Logan StonerSpecial Guest: Margaux Fraise - Harmony Creative studioSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/BehindTheVeilShow)

This week on The Leap Lifestyle Podcast, we're talking with wedding photographer Julie Shuford on the Importance of an Engagement Session with your Photographer.We're covering all the details, including when to schedule your engagement shoot, why your engagement shoot is so special and how it can be highly personal to each couple, how your engagement shoot helps build a relationship with your photographer that is so important on your wedding day, and we're adding a little-know tip from the pros: schedule your hair and makeup trial on the same day as your engagement shoot!She has been featured in Green Wedding Shoes, BeSpoke Bride, Huffpost Weddings, Pop Sugar, Inspired By This, Wedding Chicks, Ruffled Blog and Exquisite Weddings Magazine. You can also find Julie on her website at www.julieshuford.com and her handle on instagram is @julieshufordphotography.For more wedding and lifestyle content, visit The Leap Lifestyle at www.theleaplifestyel.com, and visit us on instagram @theleaplifestyle.As always, thanks for listening!

Editor of popular wedding blog Green Wedding Shoes, Jen Campbell, shares what editors are looking for looking for when you submit your weddings and styled shoots to their publications. We explore best practices for getting your work featured, what Jen expects to see from the industry moving forward, the booming popularity of micro weddings, and the growing trend of sustainability. We also look at how the wedding blog and publication landscape has changed since COVID and how you can edit your submissions to remain relevant. If you want to learn more about Jen and her incredible blog, Green Wedding Shoes, visit https://greenweddingshoes.com/ or follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/greenweddingshoes/. And remember, I always want to know what you want to hear about! Email me via the contact form  found on our website https://www.lovebylynzie.com/ and come follow me on IG https://www.instagram.com/lovebylynzie/ xo

Hello and welcome to the show -the the weekly wedding planning podcast where you are set up for planning success, and aren't overwhelmed by planning stress. Here, you'll find the right tools and information so you can make the most informed decisions about your wedding day without second guessing if you did something right or wrong, saving you time, money and aggravation. This is show number 45 and today we're discussing ways in which media and diet culture strip away your confidence and remove you from your authentic self. My guest shares ways you can confidently slay the day while staying true to yourself. We discuss... How little steps lead to big gains in confidence The role fitness plays in increasing your confidence How the lack of diversity in the wedding industry is stripping you of your confidence How to confidently step into their role as a bride or groom even if they don't see themselves represented fully in mainstream media so much more... To learn more about Dorian and how you can work with him, you can find him on: https://www.instagram.com/bridalarchitect/ (Instagram) or on his https://thebridalarchitect.com/the-bridal-architect (website) Dorian also wrote an INCREDIBLE article for https://greenweddingshoes.com/ (Green Wedding Shoes) on diversity in the wedding industry which you can read https://greenweddingshoes.com/its-world-day-of-social-justice-lets-talk-racism-in-the-wedding-industry/?fbclid=IwAR2uDzMjAXaeNzZWiqZcnqu25hTZbcBLv4K7BckH6w7cGtwUMcA0r4P3vlw (here). He is also a https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/ (Girls Gone Strong) (GGS) certified coach. GGS is a women-specific health and fitness program Before we conclude...have you ever thought about live-streaming your wedding? It's SUPER easy to do using devices you already own and I've partnered with Lovestream to bring you a special discount code (WEDCONNECTHV10) to save you 10% off any package you purchase. To learn more about live-streaming, https://www.stepbystepweddingprep.com/episode/live-streaming (listen to episode 41 here) If you loved this episode, please leave a review and subscribe to the show. You can follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wedconnecthv (@wedconnecthv) #wedconnecthv FB: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingConnectionsHV (@WeddingConnectionsHV) If you are a Hudson Valley Bride or Groom, please make sure you check out https://www.weddingconnectionshv.com/ (Wedding Connections of the Hudson Valley), a blog specific to your Hudson Valley needs with local insights,real Hudson Valley wedding photo inspiration, and more. Music by Chris Orazi, Mixing by Nate Terry at https://casmusic.com/ (C.A.S. Music Production)

In this episode of Ellwed Talks we talk about Intimate Eco-conscious Destination Weddings with Opi Kaur of Open the Door Events. This topic is very dear to my heart as I am a strong believer in minimizing our footprint wherever we can. I am glad to have this chant with Opi, the founder of Open the Door Events, a sustainable event designer based in Andalusia, Spain. Open the Door was founded in late 2014. Opi finds that her long lasting experience from other sectors like travelling, books, nature and people in her life are the important pillars of her brand. She creates intimate events in harmony with nature. Although, her style is laid-back, there is an effortless elegance that ties her work together. Every detail and vendor that goes into designing an eco-conscious wedding is thoughtfully considered to ensure their ethos of bringing stunning eco conscious events to life, is being honoured. They have been featured on international wedding blogs on numerous occasions such as: Green Wedding Shoes, Junebug Weddings, Bridal Musings, Rock my Wedding, Nouba, Martha Stewart, Together Journal, Festival Brides, White magazine and in 2020 they were also interviewed by Vogue on eco conscious weddings. In this episode we get to know Opi and her story of becoming a sustainable event designer. She will explain what it means to haven an eco-conscious wedding and where to start, in this guide to Intimate eco-conscious destination weddings. Find Opi of Open the Door Events: WEBSITE www.openthedoorevents.net INSTAGRAM @openthedoorevents ----------------------------------------------------------------- Read more on ellwed.com/podcast Get the Ellwed magazine at ellwed.com/magazine Follow Ellwed on socials for instant stylish inspiration from Greece at @ellwedmag Share this episode on your social media channels and help future brides with planning their destination wedding! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ellwed/message

Brooke Jackson is a high school senior and wedding photographer based in Baltimore. Starting her business during her senior year of high school when she was just 17 years old, Brooke has built an incredible journey for herself and has been featured in publications such as Green Wedding Shoes, Seattle Bride Magazine, Vowed Box Co., and Baltimore Bride Magazine. Source

After finishing a Fine Arts and Masters in Design with the major in Branding, Sanya created a destination wedding planning brand which led her to start the Ellwed Magazine, all while living in a foreign country! It was while working as a destination wedding planner, when she realised the niche gap in this market and Ellwed was born. Ellwed is the first international boutique magazine for destination weddings in Greece. Available digitally and in bespoke print. A platform providing information and inspiration to all the brides who want to get married in Greece and wedding professionals who want to work there. She is a regular contributor to the International Trend Report by Weddings Academy. Sanya's interviews were published on different blogs, magazines and newspapers, along with the expert advice articles on destination wedding trends. Ellwed cover shoots were featured in numerous major wedding blogs like Green Wedding Shoes, Martha Stewart Weddings, Wedding Chicks, Ruffled, B. Loved, and many other blogs. Among others their shoots were featured in the book Seasons of Yes as well as the International Trend Report. Sanya believes in community over competition and helping fellow creatives achieve their goals and potentials through multiple outlets such as the Ellwed Blog, Magazine, Treasury and Ellwed Talks Podcast! She strives to grow and elevate the Destination Wedding Industry as she believes that beautiful and successful events are in everyone's best interest. As the founder, designer and editor of the blog and magazine she can give you the first-hand experience and insider knowledge of a cohesive brand identity. She can tell you how a true-to-yourself brand identity is the most important thing you can do, to stand out and how you can achieve this! - Featured Guest: Sanya Percic of Ellwed Website: https://ellwed.com Instagram: @ellwedmag - 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

Today I'm talking to Anastasia Andenmatten who is a San Francisco-based floral designer featured in Style Me Pretty & Green Wedding Shoes and she was also Weddingwire's Couples Choice Award Winner during her first year in business. Anastasia's business is centered around creating intentional sustainable designs that are thoughtful and create conversation. During our chat, Anastasia took me through her whole story, from getting her start in the magazine world in Pennsylvania to then taking a big leap into the San Francisco tech scene and then finally breaking out on her own as a floral designer. We talked about the guilt that can sometimes come from making the choice to purpose your creative passion full time, as well as, how important it is to know when to release control and just let your life happen to you sometimes. So whether you're a budding creative entrepreneur or just in the market for beautiful flowers for your Bay Area wedding, I think you'll find a lot of takeaways from our chat. Follow Anastasia! https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaandenmatten/?hl=en https://www.anastasiaandenmatten.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hervisionpodcast/support

Looking for resources to start and grow your business? Snag our Resource List to help you do exactly that. Resource List: https://creative-artisan-2805.ck.page/b1df860d75 Looking to start or grow your creative business? See how we can help. Book your complimentary discovery call today. Calendly: https://calendly.com/info-8427/60 Episode 36: Starting a Unique Business as a Creative Entrepreneur with Lynzie Kent Lynzie Kent is a creative entrepreneur who owns both Love by Lynzie Events + Design and Electric Blonde, and her newest project, Pop Up Chapel, an evolution in the wedding planning process. Her wedding and event planning and design have been featured in WeddingBells, Today's Bride, WedLuxe, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, and more. Today, Lynzie shares three takeaways about starting a unique business: 1. Figure out what makes you unique - This can be hard to put into words in the beginning. To help you gain insight about your niche, you can ask the people around you for some input. 2. Gain experience - Finding a job or internship can help you gain transferable knowledge from well-experienced people within or outside your field that can help you in your venture. 3. Be really flexible in your early season - Experiment, say "yes" to a lot of things. This will open up new networks, connections, and growth. This also helps you figure out what you want (and not want) to do regarding your business. Check them out on -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovebylynzie.events/ https://www.instagram.com/popupchapel.ca/ Website: http://www.lovebylynzie.com/ https://www.popupchapel.ca/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/Curators-Club-113536020370908/

Lindsay Hackney is the founder of Lindsay Hackney Photography, her wedding photography business based out of New England that she runs, along with her husband and “second shooter” Tim. Prior to starting her own business, Lindsay’s career in acting brought her around the country, performing in the national tours of The Drowsy Chaperone and The Great American Trailer Park Musical, and also in productions at notable regional houses like the Ogunquit Playhouse. Her photography business has flourished and Lindsay has been published in places like “Green Wedding Shoes,” “Style Me Pretty,” “Magnolia Rouge,” “The Knot,“ and “BRIDES.”  Links to Lindsay’s Work https://www.lindsayhackney.com/ (Lindsay’s Website) https://www.instagram.com/lindsayhackneyphoto/ (Instagram) Lindsay’s Recommendations https://dark.netflix.io/en (Dark (Netflix Series)) https://dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/taskmaster/ (Taskmaster) https://www.hbo.com/watchmen (Watchmen) https://www.hbo.com/the-leftovers (The Leftovers) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/23/podcasts/nice-white-parents-serial.html (Nice White Parents) Arts Equity and Antiracist Support Resources https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/How-BroadwayWorld-Will-Stand-with-Black-Lives-Matter-20200602 (BroadwayWorld Collection of Links) https://www.justiceforgeorge.nyc/join (Justice For George (NYC Racial Justice Events)) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DxR4B-GNwdeY8qH7FaTPZQ7DyWJTGtYzx-H_kP4JZC4/edit#  (Playwrights Horizons Google Doc) http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES (Collection of Antiracism Resources) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H-Vxs6jEUByXylMS2BjGH1kQ7mEuZnHpPSs1Bpaqmw0/mobilebasic (Lesson Plan for Learning More) https://integratedschools.simplecast.com/ (The Integrated Schools Podcast) Former Guest Projects https://www.nlbarn.org/ (Jacob Tischler: Radio Play with NLBP) https://www.youtube.com/c/AlineMayagoitia (Aline Mayagoitia: “School to Stage” Series) Show Links: https://www.creativeconsumptionpodcast.com/ (Creative Consumption Website) https://www.facebook.com/creativeconsumptionpodcast (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/creativeconsumptionpodcast (Instagram) https://www.twitter.com/_createconsume (Twitter) https://www.patreon.com/creativeconsumption (Patreon)

About Drew Peters: Drew Peters, aka "Mustachio X", is the owner of SONGSTRUCK DJ, an award-winning turntable DJ/music curation brand for engaged couples and event creatives throughout Southern California, New Orleans, and adventure destinations. Since 2014, Drew has built an exclusive, word-of-mouth-only entertainment service for those seeking to build deeply personalized, musically unique, one-off party experiences for their tribes. Featured in ... Junebug Weddings, The Knot, Green Wedding Shoes, Ruffled Blog, and Exquisite WeddingsIn this episode, Jamie, Heather, and Drew discuss:Having a leader to run and host the wedding.Finding a great DJ that builds the proper energy in the crowd.The role of the wedding party, getting out on the dance floor.Finding a DJ that matches the vibe of the couple and can bring those vibes onto the dance floor. Key Takeaways:Communication prior to the wedding is key. When does the dance party need to begin? What flexibility is there? Don't stop the energy for wedding events and then bring people back out trying to build the energy back up.Be sure your DJ specializes in weddings and how they function.Work with your DJ to pick the right music for the mood of your event.Make the wedding timeline specific to what you want to do. "Anything you want or don't want at your wedding, it's up to you." — Drew PetersConnect with Drew Peters:Website: SongStruckDJ.com  Instagram: @songstruckdjConnect with The Union Podcast:Website: https://theunionpodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unionpodcast/?hl=enShow: https://theunionpodcast.com/our-podcast/ Connect with Jamie:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAcY6YGgF-RgGYXTsOENbAWebsite: https://jwcoordination.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwcoordination/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JWCoordination/ Connect with Heather:Website: https://theweddinghacker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weddinghackerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddinghackerexpoPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theweddinghacker/ Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

Architect. Creative Director. Magic Maker. Ola wears many hats, each more beautiful than the last. She established IJORERE, Inc. in June 2008. Her architectural expertise is evident in the unconventional approaches to her designs. Done with such precision, it is this background that sets IJORERE designs apart from the rest. Ola’s creative sensibilities don’t simply herald GRAND occasions, her designs are works of art. Over the years, Ola has garnered accolades in the media, including the likes of NBC, WCIU, Entrepreneur Magazine, INSIDE Weddings, BellaNaija, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Green Wedding Shoes, CS Modern Luxury, and more. She also has designed for celebrities; a few mention-worthy are NBA superstar player; Lebron James, recording music artist; J.Cole, Louis Carr of Black Entertainment Television (BET), and David Tutera. Ola says her life story is one that is ever shaped by culture, by geography, and by a God-given eye for unique design. Her burgeoning enterprise is the result of a directed path, a drive to see her creative vision brought to life, and the realization that limits are often an illusion.

How to start a business: Start, Plan, & Take Action is an inspiring interview with Tara Heather Konitshek, Owner of Tara Heather Cake Design formerly known as Sweet As Bliss. Tara started her custom order dessert business in 2010 in central San Diego and what started as a hobby turned into a huge successful business. Tara Heather Cake Design has been featured on 100 Layer Cake, Green Wedding Shoes, Ruffed, SD Voyager, & Southern California Life Magazine where they chose her as one of SoCal's Top 5 Cupcake Bakeries. Tara was also a contestant & runner up on Season 6 of the reality TV show CUPCAKE WARS. She is going to give you a lot of value & inspiration in this episode!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marilee-blair9/support

Amanda Watson is a well-known photographer in Oklahoma that specializes in fine art and film. Amanda's work has been featured in publications and blogs like Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Southern Weddings, Wedding Sparrow, Belle Lumiere, Brides of Oklahoma, Ruffled, Green Wedding Shoes, Occasions Magazine, and so many more. She's also gone on to create Amanda Watson Designs, a truly unique experience, customizing styled shoots designed and dedicated to a single photographer. Amanda Watson Designs can also plan and coordinate your workshop or wedding work. In this episode, Lauren and Danielle get to talk through film and business with Amanda, and share an exciting announcement that Amanda will be one of the speakers at The Curated Exposure Workshop scheduled for August at Daffodil Hill!  Find out more about Amanda at: www.amandawatsonphoto.com and www.amandawatsondesigns.com Follow us on IG:  Danielle's IG & Lauren's IG

Margaux Fraise is the owner + 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 innumerous 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 she will also be sharing tips on dealing with unexpected crisis and what actionable strategies to put in place today to help you moving forward! We will finish up with What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew and her Confetti Hour Confession. Featured Guest: Margaux Fraise of Harmony Creative Studio Website: www.harmonycreativestudio.com Instagram: @harmonycreative Grab Margaux's Evaluation Checklist: http://bit.ly/mxworstcase - Thank you to our Sponsors! Happily Ever Expo | Visit happilyeverexpo.com for more information on becoming an exhibitor and be sure to mention the ‘confetti hour' when inquiring to receive 10% off your first expo! Valid for new exhibitors only. Aisle Planner | Try Aisle Planner for yourself and see why their platform is the lifestyle shift your business needs, head to www.aisleplanner.com and use code ‘CONFETTI2019' to receive a 30 day free trial AND 25% off your first three months of your subscription.

One of the first thing Brides' do when they start wedding planning is start the hunt for the perfect dress. So much of the wedding day is built around the dress, whether we realize it or it remains subconcious. On today's episode, Lauren and Danielle are talking with Chelsea, owner of Chantilly Couture and getting answers to some of the major questions: When should you buy your dress? Who do you bring with you? What are the current trends? And more! Chantilly Couture has been featured in places like Ruffled, Green Wedding Shoes, Wedding Chicks, Glamour & Grace, Wedding Ideas OK, and is a featured and preferred vendor with Brides of Oklahoma. Be sure to follow Chantilly Couture on Facebook and IG (@chantillycouturebridal). To book an appointment, visit her site by clicking here! Also, be sure to find us on Instagram & the web: @dvandco | DV&Co. Official Site @laurenhunterphoto @thecuratedexposure | The Curated Exposure We'd love to hear from you on any topics you'd love for us to cover, or guests you'd like to hear more from! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Missy Mackintosh sits down with me and talks about why she started her Pro clean Make up Line and how she uses make up as a tool of empowerment. She has been featured in multiple publications such as the Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, Daily Mail, WedLuxe Magazine, Green Wedding Shoes and plenty more. Find her at:missymackintosh.com@missymackintosh.com@mismackcosmeticsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27420819&fan_landing=true)

Save the Date: The 2020 She Creates Content Calendar is arriving to The Pro Shop on November 10th, 2019!   I’m honored to welcome Adrienna McDermott, owner of Ava & the Bee, to the podcast today!   Adrienna is walking us step-by-step through the 4 Ways We Can Prepare our Wedding Business to Outsource to a Virtual Assistant.   Adrienna covers the step-by-step prep work for these four business areas:   General Business Tasks Social Media Blogging (creating content) General Admin   She’s also generously created a free downloadable PDF to walk you through this whole episode! Get it here: https://avaandthebee.com/prepare-to-outsource/   Connect with Adrienna:   www.avaandthebee.com @avaandthebee   Adrienna’s Bio:   Adrienna McDermott is a former bridal boutique owner, wedding planner and florist turned digital marketing expert. She is the owner of Ava And The Bee, a virtual assistant and marketing company for wedding professionals.   Adrienna has been in the wedding industry for 10 years, including 4 years as the co-owner of Ivory & Beau, a wedding planning, bridal boutique and florist in Savannah, Georgia.   With her fine arts degree from Savannah College of Art and Design and the experience of opening 3 businesses before the age of 28, she has acquired unique knowledge on how to start a business, flourish, and scale. Her work has been seen in print and online publications, including Savannah Weddings Magazine, Green Wedding Shoes, 100 Layer Cake and Ruffled. She has been a speaker at Tuesdays Together throughout Georgia and loves to teach everything wedding vendors need to know about marketing and strategy.   Adrienna is also passionate about educating others to become freelance virtual assistants. Through her mentorships and course, The Creative VA Academy, she helps women create businesses of their dreams.   When she's not working in her pajamas and top-knot, you can find her with a cup of iced coffee, living in central New York with her tripawd black lab Cooper, slightly overweight cat Brutus, and Army Veteran boyfriend, Frank.

On today’s episode of Girl Gang the Podcast, we interview Caitlyn Rylander, owner of Fleur de Rye (@fleurderye). Caitlyn is a florist, hair stylist, studio owner, furniture flipper, and pun master. She’s been featured in Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Green Wedding Shoes, to name a few.

Adrienna McDermott is a former bridal boutique owner and wedding planner turned virtual assistant. She is the owner of Ava And The Bee, a virtual assistant and social media managing company for wedding professionals.Adrienna has been in the wedding industry for 10 years, 5 years working and managing bridal salons, and 4 as the co-owner of Ivory & Beau, a wedding planning, bridal boutique and florist in Savannah, Georgia. Over the last year, she has grown her virtual assistant company and now works full time with two team members.With her fine arts degree from Savannah College of Art and Design and the experience of opening 3 business before the age of 28, she has acquired unique knowledge on how to start a business, flourish, and scale. Her work has been seen in print and online publications, including Savannah Weddings Magazine, Green Wedding Shoes, 100 Layer Cake and Ruffled. Adrienna is also passionate about educating others to become freelance virtual assistants. Through her mentorships and course, The Creative VA Academy, she helps women create businesses of their dreams.When she's not working in her pajamas and top-knot, you can find her with a cup of iced coffee, living in central New York with her tripawd black lab Cooper, slightly overweight cat Brutus, and Army Veteran boyfriend.Free For Be Fabbo Listeners: Adrienna's Outsourcing Guide!Ava and The BeeWendy- Apartment B PhotographyIzzy HudgensTailwindPlanolyWordPressWixSquarespaceShowitPinterestInstagramAdrienna Social Media:FacebookInstagramPinterest

Adrienna McDermott is a former bridal boutique owner and wedding planner turned virtual assistant. She is the owner of Ava And The Bee, a virtual assistant and social media managing company for wedding professionals.Adrienna has been in the wedding industry for 10 years, 5 years working and managing bridal salons, and 4 as the co-owner of Ivory & Beau, a wedding planning, bridal boutique and florist in Savannah, Georgia. Over the last year, she has grown her virtual assistant company and now works full time with two team members.With her fine arts degree from Savannah College of Art and Design and the experience of opening 3 business before the age of 28, she has acquired unique knowledge on how to start a business, flourish, and scale. Her work has been seen in print and online publications, including Savannah Weddings Magazine, Green Wedding Shoes, 100 Layer Cake and Ruffled. Adrienna is also passionate about educating others to become freelance virtual assistants. Through her mentorships and course, The Creative VA Academy, she helps women create businesses of their dreams.When she's not working in her pajamas and top-knot, you can find her with a cup of iced coffee, living in central New York with her tripawd black lab Cooper, slightly overweight cat Brutus, and Army Veteran boyfriend.Free For Be Fabbo Listeners: Adrienna's Outsourcing Guide!Ava and The BeeWendy- Apartment B PhotographyTailwindPlanolyWordPressWixSquarespaceShowitPinterestInstagramAdrienna Social Media:FacebookInstagramPinterest

BIO Cavin Elizabeth is a wedding film photographer based in San Diego, California. Her wedding work has taken her all over the United States. She has been published numerous times on leading national wedding blogs, such as Ruffled, 100 Layered Cake, Style Me Pretty, and Green Wedding Shoes, as well as stunning regional blogs such as Southern California Bride. In addition to being a wedding photographer, Cavin is an educator and an avid blogger of wedding planning tips for brides and grooms. She authored the book A Bride’s Guide to a Picture Perfect Wedding, which teaches couples how to make simple changes to their wedding plans to optimize their photography. She believes that couples who plan their wedding with photography in mind are the couples who receive the most beautiful images. When Cavin isn’t busy photographing chic brides and grooms, she loves to attend New York City Ballet performances, travel to European and tropical destinations, watch the latest British dramas on Netflix, and enjoy fruity craft cocktails and delicious vegetarian dinners with friends. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @cavinelizabeth https://www.instagram.com/cavinelizabeth/ Pinterest: @cavinelizabeth https://www.pinterest.com/cavinelizabeth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cavinelizabeth #ispfilms #ispfilmspodcast #videography #videoshoot #video #videooftheday #videoclip #videogram #videostar #videos #videodiary #videooninstagram #instavideo #love #instagramvideo #videochat #videoshow #myvideo #iphonesia #awesomevideo #instav #videoinstagram #tweegram #videograms #videodiaries #videographer #instagramvideos #cute #videoproduction Follow the link to all the platforms and on instagram click the link in the bio. Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ispfilms --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ispfilmspodcast/support

If your to-do list is overflowing and things just aren't getting done, you might need help. But help doesn't have to come in the form of a full-time employee. A virtual assistant could help with some of your back office tasks without the expense of an employee. In this week's episode of the This Week In Weddings podcast, we're chatting with a virtual assistant focused on helping creative businesses about what a virtual assistant is and how you can leverage their services to get more done. About our guest: Adrienna McDermott is a former bridal boutique owner and wedding planner turned virtual assistant. She is the owner of Ava And The Bee, a virtual assistant and social media managing company for wedding professionals. Adrienna has been in the wedding industry for 10 years, 5 years working and managing bridal salons, and 4 as the co-owner of Ivory & Beau, a wedding planning, bridal boutique and florist in Savannah, Georgia. Over the last year, she has grown her virtual assistant company and now works full time with two team members. With her fine arts degree from Savannah College of Art and Design and the experience of opening 3 business before the age of 28, she has acquired unique knowledge on how to start a business, flourish, and scale. Her work has been seen in print and online publications, including Savannah Weddings Magazine, Green Wedding Shoes, 100 Layer Cake and Ruffled. Adrienna is also passionate about educating others to become freelance virtual assistants. Through her mentorships and course, The Creative VA Academy, she helps women create businesses of their dreams. When she's not working in her pajamas and top-knot, you can find her with a cup of iced coffee, living in central New York with her tri-pawd black lab Cooper, slightly overweight cat Brutus, and Army Veteran boyfriend, Frank. In this episode, listeners will hear about: Adrienna's background in the wedding industry and how she went from wedding dress shop owner to virtual assistant How to know if your business is a good fit for a virtual assistant The types of tasks that a Virtual Assistant can take off your plate Tips for working with a Virtual Assistant Free Outsourcing Guide download Want to connect with Adrienna? Online: https://avaandthebee.com/  Instagram: @avaandthebee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avaandthebee/ 

Kat Gill is a wedding & boudoir photographer based in Edmonton, Alberta. Not only has Kat has been named one of the “World’s Best Wedding Photographers” and one of “The 30 Most Inspiring Photographers”, her work has been featured in a variety of print and online publications such as…Green Wedding Shoes, Style Me Pretty, Weddingbells Magazine, Wedluxe, and many more. While originally a self-taught photographer, she is now bringing her incredible artistic vision and inspiration to others, through workshops, local Q&A sessions, and one-on-one mentoring. In this interview we chat about incorporating boudoir into an existing wedding business, submitting your work to magazines, and the importance of finding your own voice. Links: Website: https://katchstudios.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katch_studios/

We were privileged to sit down with highly acclaimed dress designer Karen Willis Holmes in her Sydney home. KWH dresses have been featured across a range of high profile media through the years from blogs like Hello May, Green Wedding Shoes, through to print magazines like Vogue, Cosmo Bride and Modern Wedding, just to name a few. In this episode Karen shares her insight on everything from how to choose the right dress for your body, who you should take dress shopping, how far in advance you should choose a dress, what accessories to choose and discusses her range of gorgeous gowns. Listen in for all the goss! You can find Karen Willis Holmes at her website: Karen Willis Holmes Facebook: Facebook Instagram: Instagram Check out our latest blogs full of tips for your DIY wedding: The Wedding & Event Creators

In this episode I interview Renee Dalo, owner and lead planner of Moxie Bright Events and educator in the creative space and we're talking all about how to set better boundaries in your business and when it's ok to say "no".     Highlights: How Renee has made the pivot from wedding planning to educating in the creative space. Why the language you use in your business and to describe your offers is so important. When and why it's important to set clear goals and boundaries in your business that relate to what you truly want for your life. How to say "no" to those things that don't serve you or your business.   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode   Profit Planning Bootcamp Waitlist   Free Guide - The Easy No   Renee's Wedding Management 101 Course   Wedding MBA     More About Renee Dalo   Websites: https://www.reneedalo.com/, http://moxiebrightevents.com/ Instagram: @moxiebrightevents https://www.instagram.com/moxiebrightevents/   Renee planned her first wedding twelve years ago purely as a hobby, and in the interim years, turned her hobby into a successful boutique wedding planning company, Moxie Bright Events, now in their fifth wedding season. Moxie Bright Events is known for producing elegant and fun events with an emphasis on personalization and intentional design.   Renee & team have planned over 100 weddings, with more celebrations every year! Moxie Bright Events weddings have been featured on Green Wedding Shoes, Carats & Cake and California Wedding Day among many others. As a Wedding Expert, Renee has been quoted in Real Simple, Huff Post Weddings and many other publications.    As a speaker, Renee has presented on many stages across the nation. In November of 2018, Renee will present at Wedding MBA in Las Vegas, NV.   Renee Dalo is the Host of the popular podcast, Rock Your Wedding Biz, alongside social media strategist Mindy Marzec. In the blogosphere, she is a frequent contributor to Planners Lounge and has also published educational content on Southern California Bride blog. Renee serves The Association of Bridal Consultants, Greater Los Angeles at the Education Chair. She is also a Leader for Rising Tide, having led the LA East group for the past three years.

If you've been in business for any period of time, you may have considered writing a book. But do you know how to go about doing it? In this week's episode of the This Week in Weddings podcast, we're chatting with wedding photographer Cavin Elizabeth who recently self-published a book about wedding photography. In this podcast episode, we're diving into the process and steps to get you from idea to published author. About our guest:  Cavin Elizabeth is a wedding photographer based in San Diego, California. Her wedding work has taken her all over the United States and France. She has been published numerous times on leading national wedding blogs, such as Ruffled, 100 Layered Cake, Style Me Pretty, and Green Wedding Shoes, as well as stunning regional blogs such as Southern California Bride.  In addition to being a wedding photographer, Cavin is an educator and an avid blogger of wedding planning tips for brides and grooms. Beyond creating one-of-a-kind images for her clients, Cavin focuses on teaching couples how to make well-informed wedding plans that are ideal for photography. She believes that couples who plan their wedding with photography in mind are the couples who receive the most beautiful images. Cavin recently published her first book, A Bride’s Guide to a Picture Perfect Wedding, which gives couples the tools to plan their wedding with photography in mind. The easy-to-follow book focuses on the three major components of the wedding timeline, guiding brides from the planning months to the Big Day itself, and the days following. When Cavin isn’t busy photographing chic brides and grooms, she loves to attend New York City Ballet performances, travel to European and tropical destinations, watch the latest British dramas on Netflix, and enjoy fruity craft cocktails and delicious vegetarian dinners with friends.  In this episode, listeners will hear about: The steps Cavin took to write her book Why Cavin decided to go the self-publishing route The additional resources that Cavin needed to hire to assist with the book, including editors and graphic designers Ways to protect yourself legally when writing a book How long it took Cavin to write her book, from the initial outline to having the printed copies Want to connect with Cavin? Purchase A Bride's Guide to a Picture Perfect Wedding Website: https://www.cavinelizabeth.com/  Instagram: @cavinelizabeth YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cavinelizabeth