Dressing Up with Sarah Kolis

In this episode, Sarah Kolis speaks with Penny Ralene, a wedding photographer located in Detroit. Penny shares 5 decisions you can make prior to your wedding that will elevate your wedding day! She is definitely someone you can trust with such advice, since she has photographed over 100 weddings!

With Penny’s signature soothing tone and sentimental smile, she dove headfirst into life as a Detroit wedding photographer in 2018. She learned long before, while traveling the world with a camera in hand, that photography is an art form that transcends language barriers and tells stories across time in a way nothing else can. It keeps family members close and passes on our history, even when we can no longer tell it ourselves.

Inspired by your love stories, the impressionist painters, and ever-graceful old Hollywood actresses like Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn, Penny has created a signature photography experience that feels effortless, elegant, and emotive. With a true-to-life editing style, your photos will transport you back in time, bringing all the sights, sounds, and emotions of your day rushing right back!

Connect with Penny:
Website: https://pennyralenephotography.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennyralenephotography/

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

In this episode, Sarah Kolis shares details about undergarments for everyday wear as well as on your wedding day! She discusses everything from wearing slips to spanks, pros and cons of shapewear, and so much more!

To keep this episode as PG as possible, Sarah doesn’t dive fully but if you have any questions she is more than happy to answer them over email or Instagram DM!

If you are coming in for alterations, Sarah sells some items such as bra cups that can be sewn into your dress as well as long-lined strapless bras!

The ultra-lifting and cleavage-creating sticky bra brand that Sarah recommends: Boombas: https://www.getboomba.com. Or, shop Target, Kohls, or online for plenty of other sticky options!

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]
Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

In this episode, Sarah Kolis speaks with Erica Cesarz, the owner of Farmstead Vintage. Erica has been in the vintage business for 13+ years and shares many tips about the business! They discuss the pros and cons of buying vintage and secondhand, where Erica sources her vintage clothing from, and they even dissect some myths about buying secondhand, such as pricing and cleanliness.
Erica also talks about what we should do with our clothes when we are done with them, and some great shopping tips!

Connect with Erica:
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FarmsteadVintage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Farmstead.vintage/

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

In this episode, Sarah Kolis speaks with Hana Abboud, the founder and creator of L'amour Bridal, and founder of her own label, Hana Abboud.

L'amour Bridal is Michigan’s chic bridal boutique. They strive to bring you the bridal industry's newest and most exclusive designers, including their own in-house line Hana Abboud, designed by owner, Hana Abboud. They pride themselves on making the gown shopping experience truly unforgettable. Their goal is to find the gown that makes you feel the most confident and happy wearing it! The L’amour Bridal team is there to support you on this journey to your wedding day!

Hana and Sarah share tips on bridal shopping, how to pick the right bridal store for your style, custom jewelry and dresses, and even a pep talk about feeling confident on your wedding day!

Connect with Hannah:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamourbridal_/
Website: https://www.lamourbridalmi.com

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

In this episode, Sarah does a special episode with her husband, Billy, to celebrate their 4 year anniversary! The couple reminisce on their wedding day, their engagement, and marriage advice from their entire 4 year journey!

Sarah and Billy are highschool sweethearts and started dating at the age of 15, so they have been through a lot together! This episode is full of unique perspectives from the groom about the wedding day, as well as looking back at the memories of their 4 years of marriage plus the prior 10 years of dating.

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

In this episode, Sarah Kolis speaks with Emma, the owner of Made In The Moment, a knit and crochet content creator and pattern designer. Listen in for some engaging fiber arts community conversation!

Emma is the mind and hands behind Made in the Moment, a crochet and knitwear pattern design brand with a focus on gender and size inclusivity. Making clothing that fits the way you want is something that should be available for anyone. Emma's designs exist in the intersection between basics and statement pieces that you will come back to again and again. Emma started knitting in February 2021 during the pandemic and she has come so far in a short time!

We talk all about how Emma started her business, how she gets the inspiration for her patterns, what types of fibers and yarns she uses, and the designs she loves making. We also talk about sustainable fashion, the hot topics behind fast fashion, and how Emma has found her own unique fashion style!

Connect with Emma:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/made.in.the.moment/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@made.in.the.moment
Other links: https://madeinthemoment.univer.se

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

Today on the podcast, Sarah Kolis speaks with Danielle Neiswender, the owner of D Neiswender Artistry. Danielle has been a makeup artist for 12 years, specializing in the “natural makeup look.” She works with brides all throughout Michigan to make them feel their most beautiful on their most special day!

She shares makeup tips for everyday wear, as well as tips for brides. They cover how a bride can best prepare her skin before her wedding, aka coming up with a solid skincare routine, how a bride can find inspiration for the makeup look they desire, as well as how to actually find the perfect makeup artist for a bride’s specific style.

Danielle also discusses the difference between social media makeup vs real life makeup, and some common mistakes many brides make on their wedding day!

Danielle is the ceo and head artist at D Neiswender Artistry, a beauty brand serving Michigan brides since 2013. Danielle has been a makeup artist and industry trainer for over 12 years and approaches beauty from the perspective that every face has beauty in it, her job is to draw attention to what’s already there. She believes the wedding day beauty experience should feel like an embrace from an old friend, something comfortable, warm and stress free. She specializes in natural, “most perfected you” looks both on site and in house at her historic Battle Alley location in Holly, Michigan.

Connect with Danielle:
Website: https://dnartistry.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dn_artistry/
Work with Danielle: https://dnartistry.com/inquire

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

Mothers, this one's for you!

In this episode, Sarah discusses all things mother’s of the bride and groom need to know before, during and post-wedding, because mom, this was a big day for you too! Celebrate it!

This episode covers everything from picking your dress, what you should take on as responsibility, gifts mother’s can give to the bride and groom, and much more!

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]!

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/

In this episode, Sarah Kolis speaks with Niloo, the owner of Niloo Rosi Design! Niloo is a Michigan based floral designer. She believes in organic, contemporary yet classic and chic floral design that are personalized and customized for each couple!

Niloo shares everything you need to know about picking flowers for wedding day, including how couples can choose the best floral design for their particular event, upcoming floral trends for 2023, and general floral tips!

We also discuss putting trust into your wedding floral designer that enables creative freedom, and to simply relax and enjoy the big day!

Connect with Niloo:
Website: https://www.niloorosidesign.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niloorosidesign/

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

Today on the podcast, Sarah Kolis speaks with hairstylist Carleana DeLaCruz, the owner of Hairpins and Happiness, a bridal beauty business! When she is not on site at weddings, she can be found behind the chair at the studio she rents in East Lansing, Michigan.

In this episode, Sarah and Carleana discuss hair tips for the day of their wedding, how far in advance to plan what style you want on your wedding day, choosing a hairstyle based on the dress, veil and jewelry you choose, and even some tips for everyday hairstyles!

Carleana is a Michigan hair stylist based in East Lansing (but loves to travel!) with nearly two decades of experience. While in the salon, she loves keeping her client’s hair looking healthy and natural through grey coverage and customized highlighting techniques.

While on location with her bridal business, Hairpins & Happiness, she specializes in bridal and finishing work as well as session and branding work for photo shoots. She also has experience in television, movies and commercial work. Carleana’s work has been featured in The Knot, Wedding Day Magazine, Hour Detroit Magazine, Bustld, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, among others!

Listen through the end to hear Carleana’s special new announcement!

Connect with Carleana:
Website: https://www.hairpinsandhappiness.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carleanadlc/

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ