Engaged AF Podcast

In this episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we sit down with Cosette Kirkpatrick of Cosette’s Creations — one of Colorado’s boldest, most badass wedding florists. Cosette’s not here for boring bouquets or copy-paste Pinterest weddings. She’s here for fearless floral design, wild color palettes, and creating custom arrangements that actually mean something.

We dig into how she launched her brand, what couples are really getting wrong about wedding flowers, and why sustainability and bold expression are the future of floristry. If you're into vibes over trends, florals that speak louder than words, and working with vendors who give a damn — this one’s for you.

🎧 Bonus: We talk pricing transparency, weird-ass bouquets, and the one thing Cosette wishes every couple knew before they booked their florist.

👑 Vendor featured: Cosette's Creations

📍 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

You said yes. Now the panic sets in. What comes first? Who do you hire? Are cupcakes acceptable as a main course? (Yes.)

This episode of Engaged AF Podcast gives you the full month-by-month roadmap with zero sugar-coating, lots of cursing, and more sass than your drunk cousin at the reception.

Listen now at EngagedAFMagazine.com or stream us while panic-cleaning your kitchen at EpochMoment.com.

🎧 Podcast Description:

Welcome to WED with Erika, the podcast where seasoned wedding planner and chaos coordinator Erika Weeks tells it like it is. If you're engaged, overwhelmed, and wondering who the hell let seating charts be a thing—this show is for you.

With over a decade of wedding planning experience in Colorado and beyond, Erika breaks down what actually matters (and what’s just noise) in the wedding planning process. Expect unfiltered advice, behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with badass vendors (including her fam at Engaged AF Magazine 💅), and tips that’ll save your sanity.

From venue drama and family politics to timelines, trends, and tough love—this is your real-world wedding guide with a side of sass.

Planning your dream wedding starts here. Let's get WED—with Erika.

🔗 Learn More & Work With Erika:

💻 Website: www.wedwitherika.com

📸 Instagram: @wedwitherika

📘 Facebook: WED with Erika

📍 Pinterest: WED with Erika

📧 Inquiries: [email protected]

You said yes. You’re spinning out. And Pinterest just gave you 800 tasks to do by tomorrow. Stop. Breathe. Pour a drink. And listen to this unhinged pep talk from the sassiest wedding pros in the game. We’re diving into the real first steps you should take — and none of them involve buying a cake topper shaped like your dog.

This episode is your survival kit. Unfiltered. NSFW. And exactly what you fucking need.

Listen now:

🖤 EngagedAFMagazine.com

📸 EpochMoment.com

In Episode 80, we crack open the April 2025 issue of Engaged AF Magazine—a high-voltage, unapologetic celebration of spring weddings, business-building breakthroughs, and the kind of wedding planning content that throws tradition out the window. From our seasonal features on bold engagement shoots and rebellious elopements, to spicy truths about vendor burnout and client overload, this issue is designed to make wedding pros and engaged couples alike stop scrolling and start planning with purpose. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how this issue came to life, the editorial decisions that shaped its tone, and why April might just be the month that resets the damn standard. This episode is your audio guide to all the chaos, clarity, and creativity that Engaged AF stands for.

Episode Title: 2025 Wedding Revival: Thrive Now, Crush 2026

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Wedding biz slowing down? Quit sulking—I’ve got your 2025 revival blueprint, you glorious cash gremlin! In this episode, we’re shredding the market reset with Epoch Moment’s 10-year hustle—double down on marketing, pimp social like TikTok and Pinterest, and lock venue ties with Engaged AF Venue Magazines. Plus, Maréa Janae’s eco-budget hacks—green weddings that don’t bankrupt you. We’re jacking it up with pro tips: SEO domination, email gold, and video buzz to crush it into 2026. I’ve turned Epoch Moment into a beast (epochmoment.com)—steal my playbook, from $1 shoots to year-round wins. More juice at engagedasfuck.com. Actionable tasks included—start now, or watch your competition eat your lunch. Thrive, don’t limp—tune in, you brilliant bastard!

Episode Title: Green Weddings That Don’t Suck Your Wallet Dry

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Eco-wedding on a budget? Hell yes—Maréa Janae from Dream Catcher Weddings spills how to keep it sustainable and cheap. Set your intention (your budget North Star), snag local blooms, pick natural venues, rent decor, go digital with invites. Potted plants, compostable plates—sassy hacks that save cash and Earth. Pop the bubbly—Maréa’s Colorado wisdom (dreamcatcherwed.com) proves green’s fun, not broke. More at engagedasfuck.com. Plan smart, you brilliant bastard—love and sustainability, no bank bust!

Episode Title: Revive Your Wedding Hustle: The No-Excuses Blueprint for 2025

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Bookings slowing down? Quit whining— the wedding industry’s not dead, it’s just weeding out the lazy. In this episode, we’re tearing into the brutal truth of the 2025 market correction and handing you a badass blueprint to thrive. From doubling down on marketing (no, it’s not a cost, you stingy gremlin) to dominating social media like Instagram, TikTok, and the criminally underrated Pinterest, we’ve got the moves to get you back in couples’ faces. Plus, we’re spilling why Engaged AF Venue Magazines is your secret weapon and how to own the slow season like a pro. I’ve built Epoch Moment into a beast through worse—stick around and steal my no-BS strategies to revive your gig and stack that cash. You’re either adapting or fading—let’s make you a winner, you brilliant bastard!

Episode Title: Budget Boss: Wedding Marketing That Wins

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Marketing’s your ticket, not a bitch-fest bill. I’ve nailed it at Epoch Moment—450+ weddings, no dumb spending. This episode breaks it: planners (5-10%), photogs (10-15%), venues (2-5%), florists/DJs (5-10%). Engagement season ads, booking season pushes, peak BTS, off-peak prep—time it, you clueless clown. Engaged AF Venue Magazines

Episode Title: Social Smarts: Where Wedding Pros Win

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Social media’s a beast—don’t waste it on pretty-pic prayers, you naive gremlin. I’ve turned Epoch Moment into a booking machine with this rundown: Insta’s visual king, TikTok’s viral juice, Pinterest’s lead drip, FB’s glue, YouTube’s cred, X’s chatter, LinkedIn’s B2B. Reels triple posts, 30% of couples TikTok-hunt—focus or flop. Check epochmoment.com; more at engagedasfuck.com. Pick your platforms, you brilliant bastard—book big, no bullshit!