Cocktails and Confetti | Wedding Planning Podcast

If cookie-cutter weddings aren't your thing, we've got you covered! Join us as we share our 5 tips for planning a wedding that will WOW your guests.

This week we're thrilled to share an awesome interview with expert pastry chef Alison LaFrance of Whippt Catering.  Alison shares some great information on wedding cake trends, sweet tables, and offers advice for couples on choosing the right company to make your wedding cake dreams come true!  She sheds some light on why wedding cakes cost more than "regular" cakes, how to prepare for your consultation, and more!  Check Alison out at www.whippt.ca for more information on her fabulous cakes and sweets!

If you're confused about how much to tip your wedding vendors, you're not alone! In this episode, we'll take you through all of your options, from what's considered "standard etiquette" to what's most commonly done today, and how most wedding professionals view tipping from the other side of the fence.

We are thrilled to share our interview with the oh-so-fab Rob Wheatcroft from Red Seal Dining! Rob offers some great advice on working with a caterer, including questions to ask and how much of your budget you should be setting aside for food and beverages. He also shares some of his favorite - and least favorite - food trends, and offers expert advise on working with a chef. Join us for lots of laughs, excellent advice, and a LOT of talk about hot dogs. Yep, hot dogs!

Not sure where to start when it comes to the look and feel of your wedding? In this episode, we share our favourite resources for finding gorgeous wedding inspiration (beyond Pinterest). For links to the resources mentioned in this episode and to get the recipe of this week's cocktail, visit www.smittenweddings.com/podcast.

Are you confused by the terminology in the wedding industry? We've got your back. In this episode we're going to explain the differences between "Day of" and "Month of" Coordinators, Decorators, and Venue Coordinators.

This week we are thrilled to be joined by the insanely talented Trena Olfert of trenalaine.com. She is sharing a TON of advice on choosing your beauty team, how to take care of your skin for the big day, tips for keeping your makeup looking fresh on your wedding day, and SO much more!

Choosing your wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you can make for your wedding. With so many talented photographers to choose from, couples are often overwhelmed. Join us as we interview Terence Law, an experienced wedding photographer, as he shares his insight into the hiring process and what couples should be looking for as they begin their quest for the perfect photographer.

Recently engaged? First things first: Instagram that ring! But what comes next? If you're tempted to dive into the details, listen to this episode first. There are 5 steps we recommend that you take you do anything else. We'll take you through each of the steps, so don't panic! And as always, we'll be sharing our fave cocktail of the week and insider tips on planning your wedding.