Your I Do Crew Podcast

07/08/2021

It's not often that I get to "talk shop" with other wedding officiants, so it's a real treat when I do! Especially one as knowledgeable as today's guest, wedding officiant Amber Olsen. Officiant Amber is located in North Dakota, and has recently self-published a book jam-packed full of information for wedding planning couples, with lots of wedding industry insider knowledge! She wrote it from the perspective of the one person who intimately knows a couple's ceremony inside and out, the officiant. Officiant Amber has teamed up with American Marriage Ministries to share her insight and wedding planning advice with you in Navigating Your Wedding Ceremony! This valuable guide covers everything from wedding day logistics, writing your own vows, how and where to meet ideal wedding vendors, to obtaining and completing your marriage license – and more!

139 - I'm super excited to share this conversation with you! It's not often that I get to "talk shop" with other wedding officiants, so it's a real treat when I do. Today I'm talking with wedding officiant Amber Olsen, who is located in North Dakota, and has recently self-published a book jam-packed...

03/30/2021

🎶 Guess who's back, back again? 🎵 Quarantine couldn't stop us, it only slowed us down! That's right, your favorite wedding planning podcast has returned from hiatus, and we are bringing the heat!
As we round out a full year of dealing with the global pandemic, the wedding and events industry is still struggling to keep up with ever-changing guidelines. And the question that keeps falling to couples is: do we postpone our wedding, or totally change our vision for our special day? It's a HUGE question, and it can put a tremendous amount of stress on the couple, their relationship, and even their family and friends! Today's expert is Regina Burns, founder and CEO of Rise Event Production, and has come to share her passion and compassion with our listeners. She knows that couples are getting burnt out from all of the frustrations of the past year, and she is here to preach the gospel of self care! So plug in your headphones, pull up a seat, and grab a glass of delicious lemonade! (don't worry, that will make sense later)

138: As the poet said, "To Postpone or Not to Postpone, that is the question" - or something like that! As we round out a full year of dealing with the global pandemic we've come to know as COVID-19, the wedding and events industry is still struggling to keep up with ever-changing restrictions and g...

11/12/2020

How do you cope with the stress, anxiety, and indecision of wedding planning, in a post-COVID19, Pinterest-obsessed culture? With the tools that can help you prioritize, systematize, and de-traumatize your wedding decision-making process! Kate Lemos Brown is here to help you figure out how to start planning your wedding the RIGHT way, so you can feel excitement on your wedding day, not relief that the planning phase is over!
Check out the show notes for an exclusive planning worksheet!

11/06/2020

When things come up during wedding planning, usually the question is: "who's going to handle this?" We asked Leah Weinberg, Owner of Color Pop Events in NYC, to talk about why it's so important to discuss roles and expectations, and figure out exactly what to expect (and what NOT to expect) from your Wedding Planner! Leah talks about what couples can expect from their wedding planner, expectations that the wedding planner has of the couple, and more!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CHOnvL6BKL6/?igshid=6mnp78x737cf

10/27/2020

Pretty much every wedding has music, but how many couples have a song that was literally written ABOUT THEM by an award-winning singer-songwriter? Allie Chipkin creates uniquely personal, romantic, and quirky love songs for couples to use in their wedding ceremony, at their reception, as their first dance, or even as an anniversary gift!
https://anchor.fm/your-i-do-crew/episodes/Theyre-Playing-Our-Song-Take-your-wedding-music-to-the-next-level--with-a-custom-love-song-about-YOU--ft-Allie-Chipkin--Give-Love-Originals-elkeqo

10/06/2020

New episode! What do you call a virtual roundtable for engaged couples, providing advice and support from other couples who are currently fighting the same battles? Neela Asaadi calls it the Wedding Collective! This monthly series builds a safe space with educational takeaways from a wedding industry professionals and other brides and grooms. We also dig into Neela's primary business, as the head Creative Director of Asaadi Graphics, a boutique NYC design studio. Download through your favorite podcast app today!

09/29/2020

We return from our COVID-induced hiatus by covering what might be the most personal, sensual gift that you could give your fiancé on the morning of your wedding day... A bo***ir photobook! Our guest is Mike Cassidy, a New Jersey-based veteran bo***ir photographer; Mike is here to answer our questions (yes, even Atonn's silly ones) and de-mystify the process of deciding whether or not a bo***ir photoshoot is right for you.
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05/23/2020

Everyone's wedding plans are changing right now, so is this the perfect time to re-imagine your perfect wedding? Since so many celebrations are being rescheduled or moved, due to COVID-19, now is an ideal time to re-evaluate the size and scope of your wedding, and to potentially opt for something a little more intimate. After all, this is probably the only time where no-one will be angry about getting bumped from the guest list! We interviewed Events By Keenda, who specializes in intimate weddings and elopement. Listen below ❤️

0130 - Everyone's wedding plans are changing right now, so is this the perfect time to re-imagine your perfect wedding? Since so many celebrations are being rescheduled or moved, due to COVID-19, now is an ideal time to re-evaluate the size and scope of your wedding, and to potentially opt for somet...

05/15/2020

To order, or buy off-the-rack? Wedding dress expert Roberta Noronha (The Bridal Finery) helps you choose! As Co-Owner of The Bridal Finery, she is able to grant her brides access to a one-of-a-kind designer gown, straight from the runway. By connecting with esteemed designers, she is able to select the highest quality gowns in couture bridal fashion for her brides.

Listen to the episode below 💙

0129: Roberta Noronha is the Co-Owner of The Bridal Finery, a bridal shop just outside of Orlando FL, and she is bringing her incredible knowledge to the table, to share her experiences and knowledge both as a female business owner and an expert on wedding dresses! Roberta discovered her love of bri...

04/30/2020

Even when the world ISN'T in the midst of a global health crisis, there are still SO MANY things that can go wrong at a wedding! So how do you possibly plan for anything and everything that can go sideways? Well, your first step should be listening to our expert guest this week. In the past 15 years in the wedding industry, she has survived 2 hurricanes directly hitting her community (during wedding season!), and most recently she was even hospitalized for COVID-19! Listen to her story below👇🏽

0128: Even when the world ISN'T in the midst of a global health crisis, there are still SO MANY things that can go wrong at a wedding! So how do you possibly plan for anything and everything that can go sideways? Well, your first step should be listening to our expert guest this week, wedding planne...

04/15/2020

Uncertainty continues to swirl around the 2020 wedding season, as novel coronavirus numbers keep climbing around the world. Some communities have begun to talk about lifting the quarantine measures, which were put in place to stem the spread of infection, but what does that mean for weddings for the rest of the year? What kind of considerations need to be taken now, and for how long? Are these things that a couple is going to be able to do themselves, or is this the perfect time to hire a planner/coordinator? We talk about and answer all of these questions and more!

127: Uncertainty continues to swirl around the 2020 wedding season, as novel coronavirus numbers keep climbing around the world. Some communities have begun to talk about lifting the quarantine measures, which were put in place to stem the spread of infection, but what does that mean for weddings fo...

04/09/2020

We loved chatting with Brennan, owner of Premier Pour Bartending. Give it a listen and learn some popular drink choices for 2020 as well as mobile bartending tips!

126: We're in high spirits! We got the chance to talk to Brennan Stanford, owner of Premier Pour Bartending - the premier mobile bartending solution in Northwest Ohio! Brennan and his team are pros at helping couples and groups plan their bar and alcohol needs for weddings, fundraisers, and other ev...