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Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 125: Things To Do After The Wedding Day.

Firstly, welcome to the Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast. In as much as we enjoy the wedding day, here’s a list of tasks to do after the wedding day and before embarking on the journey of life together.

Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

In This Episode

In this episode, we’ll discuss those post-wedding tasks which could create a mess for you if left undone.

Of the utmost importance, is getting your wedding dress professionally cleaned before keeping it safely in your closet. Secondly, sending out thank you cards and thank you notes to all those who became a part of your special day.

Furthermore, changing your name is high on the list of things to do after the wedding day. We recommend getting The Official New Bride Name Change Kit from NameChangeKit.com. This is a complete name change kit for new brides and same-sex marriage couples containing Instructions, a Checklist, All Government Forms for you to complete, PLUS, labels for your envelopes AND it’s Customized to your State and Local Jurisdiction.

Finally, the discussion centers on returning excess decor items, getting your wedding photo album, and removing your wedding website.

Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

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Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by

Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited

DOLLAR TREE, Honeyfund and NameChangeKit.Com

Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 125: Things To Do After The Wedding Day.

Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q

Photo Credit: Aleksandr Verbetsky Photography

Welcome to the Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast. Firstly, we discuss some cake tips that you need to know about before your wedding day with Creative Cakes By Donna.

Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

In This Episode

In this episode, we welcome back Donna from Creative Cakes By Donna. Donna is one of the top leaders in the wedding industry and licensed baker of wedding cakes for over 30 years. With a proven track record of over 30,000 wedding cakes, Creative Cakes By Donna concentrates strictly on cakes, with the highest standards in quality control for each cake.

Before you book your cake designer or baker there are essential questions you need to ask. Is the cake provided by the venue or do you need to purchase your own? What are Fondants? What is included in the wedding cake package? Who delivers and sets up the cake on your wedding day?

Furthermore, beware of ordering your cake from an unlicensed baker or someone new to the business. Finally, be cautious of a baker who has diversified to capture more of the wedding market such as flowers, balloons, etc. because they may not focus their full attention on your wedding day.

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Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EasyEventPlanning.com

Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by

Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited

and DOLLAR TREE

Honeyfund and NameChangeKit.Com

Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 124: Cake Tips You Need To Know Before The Wedding with Creative Cakes By Donna.

Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q

Guest: Donna Everett from Creative Cakes By Donna

In This Episode

So, in this episode, wedding pricing is the target of our discussion. Therefore, we must state that every wedding is unique and no standard or average can accurately describe YOUR wedding and what it should or could cost. However, the Wedding Wire’s 2020 Newlywed Report average cost of a wedding in 2019 was $33,900.

Furthermore, just because, your friend or neighbor received a great price for their wedding venue or photographer, doesn’t mean that you may get the same deal! As we’ve mentioned before, your wedding date, wedding location, and time span factor greatly into your unique pricing quote from any wedding vendor.

Finally, when you decide to book a wedding vendor and what options you decide upon will also factor into the calculation of your price quote.

Subscribe to our RSS and get your podcast FIRST, or listen and stream online wherever you get podcasts. After that, rate and review. Also, do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at [email protected].

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EasyEventPlanning.com

Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by

Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited

and Dollar Tree, NameChangeKit.com

Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 123: Your Wedding Pricing Experience & Knowing What You’re Actually Paying For. Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q

Copyright © 2021 Atmosphere Productions™ LLC All Rights Reserved. The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn’t cost the user anything when clicked on. Moreover, it allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast to earn commission, and fund the site. Most importantly, our aim is to provide a service to the wedding community, couples, wedding planners and other wedding professionals.

Welcome to the Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast. Firstly, the life of a wedding runner is discussed then we ask the question of what is a sequel wedding?

Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

In This Episode

In this episode, we have a bit of nepotism. Thus, we must fully disclose that our guest is Kia’s son, Kelker. On weekends he works with Engaged Connecticut as a wedding runner. Yes, he’s the one, in the background, doing all the odd jobs that keep the wedding running smoothly.

Consequently, a wedding runner helps to park cars, prompts the entertainment that the ceremony is ready to start, or moves the ceremony chairs to storage after the ceremony to stocking up the booze for the bartenders. Finally, Kelker explains why it’s so important to have a wedding runner.

In The Second Half

Furthermore, we answer the question of what is a sequel wedding. The sequel wedding simply refers to a couple hosting several sequential ceremonies/celebrations. However, this is not a new concept.

Therefore, due to Covid restrictions, the marriage ceremony may only have close family and friends, with a larger guest list invited to a second ceremony, followed by a still larger reception.

Subscribe to our RSS and get your podcast FIRST, or listen and stream online wherever you get podcasts. After that, rate and review. Also, do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at [email protected].

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EasyEventPlanning.com

Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by

Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited

Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q

Guest: Kelker Martinson from Engaged CT

Photo credit: Aleksandr Verbetsky Photography

Copyright © 2021 Atmosphere Productions™ LLC All Rights Reserved. The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn’t cost the user anything when clicked on. Moreover, it allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast to earn commission, and fund the site. Most importantly, our aim is to provide a service to the wedding community, couples, wedding planners and other wedding professionals.

Welcome to another episode of Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, we have a special guest host, as Heidi Hanson joins us. Also, our guest is Michele Dreiding from Here To The Moon Travel and Destination Weddings Unlimited.

Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

In This Episode

So, in this episode, Michele Dreiding from Here To The Moon Travel and Destination Weddings Unlimited joins us to talk about honeymoon travel.

Most importantly, as we edge out of the CoronaVirus Pandemic and vaccines are widely available, what will honeymoon travel look like?

In fact, Michele stresses that knowing travel requirements will be essential. Moreover, knowing when and if you need to take a Covid-19 test or if you’ll need to show proof of vaccination, will be paramount.

Furthermore, the basics of international travel, like having a current passport and visas, is also discussed.

Subscribe to our RSS and get your podcast FIRST, or listen and stream online wherever you get podcasts. After that, rate and review. Also, do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at [email protected].

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EasyEventPlanning.com

Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by

Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited

Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 121: Honeymoon Travel Tips

Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q

Guest: Michele Dreiding from Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited

Copyright © 2021 Atmosphere Productions™ LLC All Rights Reserved. The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn’t cost the user anything when clicked on. Moreover, it allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast to earn commission, and fund the site. Most importantly, our aim is to provide a service to the wedding community, couples, wedding planners and other wedding professionals.

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Firstly, welcome to another episode of Be Engaged and Inspired as we meet Allie Dearie from Allie Dearie Photography as we discuss her specialty, an Elopement Wedding.

Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

So, in this episode, Allie Dearie from Allie Dearie Photography joins us as we talk about her specialty photography service of an Elopement Wedding.

Most importantly, Allie creates photographs that show not only the beauty of the destination but the genuine love that each couple shares. In fact, Allie has done Elopements in a national park, on a mountain, by a lake, on a client’s favorite beach.

Also, we talk about how to prepare for your elopement and what questions to ask your photographer. Finally, Allie explains that you need a photographer who can capture genuine emotions and real, candid moments from every part of the day.

Subscribe to our RSS and get your podcast FIRST, or listen and stream online wherever you get podcasts. After that, rate and review. Also, do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at [email protected].

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EasyEventPlanning.com

Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by

Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited

Firstly, welcome to another episode of Be Engaged and Inspired as we discuss wedding exit ideas and how to leave a lasting impression.

Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

In This Episode

So, in this episode, from streamers to sparklers, we’ve collected some of the wow-worthy exit ideas that can work for you. Actually, we mention the tradition of throwing rice, but we do NOT recommend this idea. Furthermore, the idea of “Send-off Wish Lanterns” (small hot air balloons made of paper, with an opening at the bottom, where a small fire burns) is strictly forbidden in CT.

Alternatively, ideas for your exit could include “Spreading The Hearts”, simply get some beautiful and colorful heart-shaped paper cut-outs along with colorful confetti. Mix both of them and let your wedding guests spread the hearts everywhere when you make the grand exit.

Also, glow necklaces handed out to your guests, who then form a colorful arch for you to walk through, make an amazing exit photo. As a matter of fact, you can do the same thing using sparklers.

Subscribe to our RSS and get your podcast FIRST, or listen and stream online wherever you get podcasts. After that, rate and review. Also, do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at [email protected].

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EasyEventPlanning.com

Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by

Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited

Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 119: Wedding Exit Ideas. Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q Photo Credit: Hubert & Alka Photography

Copyright © 2021 Atmosphere Productions™ LLC All Rights Reserved. The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn’t cost the user anything when clicked on. Moreover, it allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast to earn commission, and fund the site. Most importantly, our aim is to provide a service to the wedding community, couples, wedding planners and other wedding professionals.

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired wedding podcast. So, in this week’s episode, we interview Lauren Simpson from EMERGE Cosmetics on her new product launch.

Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

In This Episode

In this episode, Lauren Simpson introduces her new cosmetics line, EMERGE Cosmetics. This is a carefully curated line of lip products that wear well, feel comfortable on the lips, and suit all skin tones. Moreover, all 16 lipsticks and lip glosses are cruelty-free and gluten-free and most are vegan.

Above all, EMERGE Cosmetics is a line of luxurious lipsticks and lip glosses created with the intention of empowerment and coming into who you truly are – strong, beautiful, confident.

Also, originally scheduled for April of 2020, the pandemic stalled the release of the EMERGE cosmetics line. Therefore, Lauren continued to work diligently behind the scenes to ensure EMERGE could shine when the time was right… and that time is now!

Finally, a special offer for all our listeners: use the Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast coupon code EBi10 at shopEMERGEcosmetics.com, for an instant 10% discount.

Subscribe to our RSS and get your podcast FIRST, or listen and stream online wherever you get podcasts. After that, rate and review. Also, do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at [email protected].

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EasyEventPlanning.com

Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10

The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by

Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited

Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 118: Introducing EMERGE Cosmetics.

Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q

Guest: Lauren Simpson from EMERGE Cosmetics

Copyright © 2021 Atmosphere Productions™ LLC All Rights Reserved. The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn’t cost the user anything when clicked on. Moreover, it allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast to earn commission, and fund the site. Most importantly, our aim is to provide a service to the wedding community, couples, wedding planners and other wedding professionals.

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Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired with an interesting topic of wedding planners. Which do your choose? On-site wedding planner or day-of coordinator? Or both!

Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

So, in this episode, should you have both, an on-site wedding planner and a day-of coordinator? In fact, Kia explains and breaks down the differences between the two.

In short, a day of coordinator starts working with you about four to eight weeks before your wedding day. What is more, their role is to touch base with vendors, review signed contracts, confirm details, create detailed timelines and floor plans. Also, to do a final walkthrough of both the ceremony and reception venues, manages the rehearsal, and oversees everything on the wedding day.

On the other hand, an on-site coordinator works for the venue or facility. Therefore, they can help a couple with the decisions being made concerning the venue itself like menu selection, floor plans, venue timelines, and payments.

Finally, join us for another installment of wedding professional, Keith Alan’s, insightful “The Keith Alan Minute”.

Subscribe to our RSS and get your podcast FIRST, or listen and stream online wherever you get podcasts. After that, rate and review. Also, do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at [email protected].

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EasyEventPlanning.com

Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10

Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 117: Wedding Planners: On-Site vs Day-of Coordinator.

Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q

Copyright © 2021 Atmosphere Productions™ LLC All Rights Reserved. The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn’t cost the user anything when clicked on. Moreover, it allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast to earn commission, and fund the site. Most importantly, our aim is to provide a service to the wedding community, couples, wedding planners and other wedding professionals.

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Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

So, in this episode, Mike and Nick from Property Works New England, a full-service real estate brokerage firm serving the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island, join us to talk real estate.

After, the wedding reception, the next major purchase for a newlywed couple is to buy a house. Consequently, you’ll want to avoid any mishaps and concentrate on putting your hard-earned money to work for you.

Also, remember that pandemic restrictions may limit your ability to view certain properties but remote viewing, live video, and chats may be useful alternatives.

Finally, join us for another installment of wedding professional, Keith Alan’s, insightful “The Keith Alan Minute”.

Subscribe to our RSS and get your podcast FIRST, or listen and stream online wherever you get podcasts. After that, rate and review. Also, do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at [email protected].

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EasyEventPlanning.com

Wedding Tip Wednesday on Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by

EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10

Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 116: House Buying During The Pandemic with Mike and Nick from Property Works.

Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q

Guests: Realtors Mike Tran and Nick DeCaro from Property Works New England [email protected] – 860-281-5688

Copyright © 2021 Atmosphere Productions™ LLC All Rights Reserved. The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn’t cost the user anything when clicked on. Moreover, it allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast to earn commission, and fund the site. Most importantly, our aim is to provide a service to the wedding community, couples, wedding planners and other wedding professionals.