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On this week's show, host Alison McGill chats with an absolute icon of bridal style, the incomparable Pnina Tornai. You of course know Pnina for her stunning and luxurious gowns and for being a disruptor in the bridal fashion space with her sexy, sparkly and dramatic designs. Her dresses are carried exclusively at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York, a partnership of more than 20 years. Pnina of course is also famous as beloved star of Say Yes to the Dress. She is also a jewelry designer having partnered with Jared for a stunning bridal and fashion collection of pieces. Pnina has also just launched a fashion-forward line of shoes in collaboration with Naturalizer. On this episode, the 'Fairy Godmother of Brides' catches us up on everything happening with her, including a little insider intel on the next Pnina Tornai couture collection coming this October.
Master wedding planner, Jennifer Ball of Knot Your Average Events is back on the show to discuss current trends, running a successful business when life gets messy, the importance of finding time, and so much more. Jennifer Ball is the owner of Knot Your Average Events and is also a contributor to a wedding planning book entitled Planners Unplugged. Adjunct Professor at High Point University and ACC. Jennifer Ball is known as the coordinating ninja. She thrives in creating a unique guest experience through her client's life stories. Whether it's transforming an airplane hangar including a flyover for a celebration of life to rocking a full dance floor at birthday party. She loves adding a little magic to each and every event her team produces. Jennifer's weddings have been published in several local and national wedding magazines and blogs. She's been featured as one of Roy's Folks on FOX8 and is one of the co-authors of the Planners Unplugged book project. If the owners of Kleinfeld Bridal can trust her with their personal family's wedding...so can you. When she's not teaching in a classroom or planning an event, you can find Jennifer fishing by a lake, scuba diving with stingrays in the Caribbean, or snuggling with her six pound office manager watching movies. She truly believes in a full work-life-balance lifestyle.Find out more about Jennifer, or to book for an event, go here. https://knotyouraverageevents.com/Recipe for Momma Lloy'd Onion rings, here So grateful for all the listeners! Check the links below from charities, subscriptions, merch, reading list, and more. Love the show?You can now support the show with a subscription! Click here for all the details.**Want to write a review? Click here for details.** Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereBlog https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/musicInsta @creative_peacemeal_podcastFB @creativepeacemealpodBonfire Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/Redbubble Merch CPPodcast.redbubble.comCreative Peacemeal READING list hereInterested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!
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Jamie Lee is a stand-up comedian, actor, and established television writer/producer whom Elle Magazine recently named one of the top comedians to watch. In December 2016, Lee released her debut book Weddiculous (Harper Collins), which quickly rose to #1 on Bustle.com's list of best wedding books. The book was adapted as an upcoming series, The Wedding Coach, for Netflix hosted and Executive Produced by Jamie. It premiered on April 7th, 2021. Jamie starred as Ali Reissen, the female lead in the second season of the Judd Apatow-produced HBO series CRASHING, opposite Pete Holmes. Jamie wrote and starred in “The Viewing Party” episode of CRASHING, which was directed by Judd Apatow and honored by the New York Times in their piece on The Best TV Episodes of 2019. In addition to being one of the core cast members of MTV's hit show “Girl Code,” Lee has appeared on “Conan,” “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” “Last Call with Carson Daly,” “Chelsea Lately” and “@Midnight.” Big Takeaways When it came to planning her own wedding, and the day of, Jamie's favorite parts were in the little pieces in the in-betweens. Like a walk to get iced coffee, and moments of lightness spontaneity that helped her snap out of the dreamlike flow of the day. Find people that make you feel calm, and cared for to surround you on your big day. It can be very stressful, and having people around that want to help and do so with ease can make all the difference. Jamie's experience with her wedding planner (who was essentially a Venue Coordinator) was not super positive. Ultimately the planner did not ease the duties and stresses of the day in the way that would have actually been helpful. Do not just suffer through a bad planner! You are allowed to say no thank you and move on to someone new. Love your wedding planner! Questions from our live audience of Zoom Watchers Myriah: What do I do with my dress after the wedding? - Everyone recommended donating! Especially since she has already worn it twice and isn't going to wear it again. Alex: How can we celebrate our engagement if our wedding is quite a ways down the road, and we haven't started planning? - Enjoy each other. Take that slow time. You don't have to do anything yet. Just enjoy that new title. You can also spread out your fun special events. The showers, and parties, etc. Gabrielle: After our elopement, can we put our registry on the announcements/reception invitation? The reception will be small and intimate later. - Jamie said she wouldn't even think twice about it, if she got invited to the reception, but not the wedding. People want to give gifts. You can share your wedding website that would have the registry on it, too. Links We Referenced Weddiculous - Jamie Lee's Book (https://www.amazon.com/Weddiculous-Unfiltered-Guide-Being-Bride/dp/0062455605) Kleinfeld Bridal (https://www.kleinfeldbridal.com/) Spear Travel Group (https://speartravelgroup.com/) The Big Wedding Planning Master Class (https://www.thebigweddingplanningmasterclass.com/) Quotes “I don't like how people minimize wedding stress.” - Jamie “On the Wedding Coach, I kind of made up for all my lost time as a bad bridesmaid, by being the superstar bridesmaid and really just getting everything done that needed to get done.” - Jamie “It's a really important reminder, if you feel like your relationship incurring damage because of the wedding, the thing that's supposed to celebrate the relationship, then what is happening? What is it all for?” - Jamie The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... * Hosted and produced by Christy Matthews and Michelle Martinez. * Edited by Veronica Gruba. * Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics. * On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! * Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. * Easy to get in touch with. Email us at thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode * On Patreon. Become a member and with as little as $5 per month, you get bonuse episodes, special newsletters and Zoom Cocktail Hours with Christy & Michelle! Our Partners (https://www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/partners) Special Deals for Listeners - TBWPP Enthusiastically Approved! Wedfuly (https://wedfuly.com/bigwedding/) FlowerMoxie (https://flowermoxie.com/pages/the-big-wedding-podcast) The Flashdance (https://www.theflashdance.com/virtual-party-the-big-wedding-planning-podcast) Cactus Collective (https://www.cactus-collective.com/the-big-wedding-planning-podcast/) Unboring Officiant (https://www.unboringofficiant.com/bigwedding/) Special Guest: Jamie Lee.
In a truly refreshing conversation with Kleinfeld Bridal’s Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Jennette Kruszka, you’ll meet an extraordinary woman. One with an uncompromising pride and loyalty to her company and its owners, Mara Urshel and Ronnie Rothstein, who she considers her “second parents” as well as devoted mentors. What I found amazing about Jennette is that working at Kleinfeld has been her sole employer. Starting as a 17-year old high school student Customer Service Rep, straight through college as a marketing major, she worked at the original Brooklyn location three days a week. Her final college paper was the reason why she deserved a full-time position at her beloved Kleinfeld. She got it, and since then, has never looked back. Jennette says: “It’s been twenty wonderful years and I’m looking forward to the two decades.” I think this is a wonderful introduction to fans of TLC’s “Say Yes To The Dress” and brides who’ve never had the true Kleinfeld Bridal Experience. Please stay safe, and enjoy. All my best, Doug
From corporate to bridal, Lisa Fuhrman, a born fashionista, started her journey as the Vice President in Human Resources and recruitment in corporate America. However, as Lisa climbed up the corporate ladder, she realized she was unfulfilled and did the unthinkable, she changed her career path despite her success. The catalyst was a one-night binge-watching of a Say Yes to the Dress marathon when Lisa fell in love with the bridal industry and decided she wanted to become a bridal consultant. Overnight, she made this life-changing decision by applying to Kleinfeld Bridal and when hired, using her people skills she acquired throughout her education Hofstra University and her work life. Today, Lisa brings love, light, and joy to all of her brides. Love is always in the air!Our 50th podcast episode is now in the books! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode, I'm joined by Master Wedding Planner, Jennifer Ball of Knot Your Average Events.She talks what it takes to be a wedding planner, what inspires her, wedding trends this year, her best advice for couples, and an AMAZING (on theme!) family recipe. Jennifer Ball is the owner of Knot Your Average Events and is also a contributor to a wedding planning book entitled Planners Unplugged. Jennifer Ball is known as the coordinating ninja. She thrives in creating a unique guest experience through her client’s life stories. Whether it’s transforming an airplane hangar including a flyover for a celebration of life to rocking a full dance floor at birthday party. She loves adding a little magic to each and every event her team produces. Jennifer's weddings have been published in several local and national wedding magazines and blogs. She's been featured as one of Roy's Folks on FOX8 and is one of the co-authors of the Planners Unplugged book project. If the owners of Kleinfeld Bridal can trust her with their personal family's wedding...so can you. When she's not teaching in a classroom or planning an event, you can find Jennifer fishing by a lake, scuba diving with stingrays in the Caribbean, or snuggling with her six pound office manager watching movies. She truly believes in a full work-life-balance lifestyle.For more information about Knot Your Average Events, click here.For more information about becoming a wedding and event planner, click here.For Momma Lloyd's Homemade Onion Ring's recipe click here.As always, thank you for listening! Connect with Creative Peacemeal Podcast on Facebook here and Instagram. (@creative_peacemeal_podcast) Leave a review, ask a question, tell me your favorite episode! I'd love to hear from you!
Pnina Tornai, fashion designer, TV personality on Say Yes to the Dress, chef, and wedding dress designer turned philosopher discusses the significance of Kaballah, love, symbolism, mitzvot, and numerology in one's life. The “101” Pnina Tornai dress was the first of her couture dresses at Kleinfeld Bridal that flew off the rack and made history. Pnina Tornai became an exclusive brand and one of the top designers in the bridal store and the world. Being a fashion designer was originally not Pnina's dream, but soon became one. She makes the bride's dreams come true and, in turn, inspires all to believe and be true to themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The very talented and beautiful CHEVAL (aka: A Girl You Might Know) gives us the scoop on her attitude towards life, spreading kindness to the world, and how she decided to ‘step out of line' from a career in the medical field to designing the most beautiful wedding dresses and accessories. Growing up doing gymnastics has played a significant role in her life and instilled in herself a strong work ethic and never give up attitude. You might know her from her podcast series, “All That Glitters” and the TLC series, Say Yes to the Dress, filmed at Kleinfeld Bridal in NYC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coming to you from self-isolation via Skype, Becky and Kayla sit down with Brenda Janowitz, author of The Grace Kelly Dress to chat about everything from where she gets her inspiration to how she writes characters and of course what she’s reading right now. Enjoy our first ever (and definitely not our last) interview! Read on for links, bar recs, and more! And if you have a perfect books/bar pairing in your city, let us know! You can email booksandthecitypod@gmail.com with those recommendations or anything else-------------> The Grace Kelly Dress http://www.brendajanowitz.com/the-grace-kelly-dress Read this one while sipping a mimosa on the patio at Champignon, a modern french bistro in Chelsea (they even have $15 bottomless mimosas!) Afterwards, take a quick 2 block stroll over to the famous Kleinfeld Bridal shop and peek in the windows at dresses that our favorite character, Rose, might have made! Shop any of the books we discuss on the pod at https://bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity and support indie bookstores with every purchase! Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos, all opinions our own.
It's a social media mind meld on this week's episode! We sit down fo a really fun episode with Sam Roberts, OG wedding social media expert and Director of Brand Partnerships & Content at Kleinfeld Bridal. We'll be discussing questions, like: What should I expect going into an appointment at Kleinfeld Bridal? Who should I bring with me to try on dresses? I think I made a mistake with the dress I got. What do I do?! And more! >> Watch real brides wearing Kleinfeld Bridal dresses on lovestoriestv.com here, and follow @kleinfeldbridal, @kleinfeldbridalparty, and @samantharoberts on Instagram for more dress and wedding inspo. >> DM us your wedding questions on Instagram @lovestoriestv and join our Slack channel at bit.ly/lstvslack to connect with other brides-to-be! >> Are you a wedding pro? Email loveclub@lovestoriestv.com to get more info about how you can join The Love Club, our partner program for wedding pros.
There's no doubt that Instagram is a popular social media platform for the wedding industry. Many wedding industry professionals even credit Instagram for bringing them business and growing sales. In this week's episode of the This Week In Weddings podcast, we're chatting with a social media maven all about Instagram and her tips for what to post, where to post, and even how to evaluate your strategy with the platform's statistics. About our guest: Samantha Roberts was a Division 1 golfer based out of California, but found herself spending most of her days on the course dreaming about weddings instead of her next shot. After deciding a career as a professional golfer wasn’t for her, she packed up her bags and headed to New York City to pursue this irrevocable love of all things bridal. Samantha became the social media manager of The Knot, helping to establish the brand as the go-to social destination for brides, dreamers and wedding professionals alike. Not only did her articles and blog posts receive millions of views on TheKnot.com, but her focus on Instagram helped the brand win the DigiDay award for “Best Brand Instagram.” Since then, Samantha has transitioned into a social media and content strategist specializing in the wedding industry, with large wedding brands like Kleinfeld Bridal in her portfolio. In this episode, listeners will hear about: Samantha's background and how she went from pursuing a professional golf career to the wedding industry What types of images perform the best on Instagram The biggest mistakes wedding pros are making when it comes to selecting images for Instagram How to use Instagram's insights feature to better gauge interest for your images How to use your Instagram feed vs. Instagram stories Want to connect with Samantha? On the web: http://samantharoberts.co/ Instagram: @samantharoberts
Wedding planner and designer Jove Meyer talks all about wedding thanks you card etiquette. When to send them out, who to send them to, what is and is not acceptable in terms of saying thanks! Jove sits down with the with passionate and personable co-owners of Kleinfeld Bridal Mara Urshel and Ronnie Rothstein and they talk all about how they found themselves buying this brand and building it up to the most iconic bridal salon worldwide. We also talk all about "Say Yes to the Dress" and how it came to be!
Henry Roth lets loose in the celebrated Kleinfeld Bridal lobby, a famous New York City salon carrying the largest selection of exclusive designer gowns anywhere. Henry talks to brides as they embark on the first wedding dress appointments at the ...
Henry Roth lets loose in the celebrated Kleinfeld Bridal lobby, a famous New York City salon carrying the largest selection of exclusive designer gowns anywhere. Henry talks to brides as they embark on the first wedding dress appointments at the ...