Nice Weddings Podcast

Jordan talks about how an internship was a great platform to launch her own wedding planning business. And she also has a great reminder for those that are just using "word of mouth" to market. Word of mouth is great, but online marketing is what's taken her company to the next level. We call this word of mouse marketing. Enjoy being engaged.

How a wedding planning class at University of Alabama help launch Sarah's career. Joining a big event center can be great for networking. But Sarah reminds me - even if you're starting a smaller wedding business - networking is the key to success. She also share some ideas on types of images that will work well for marketing.

Jamison tells us that wedding shows or bridal shows were a good starting point for him. and he thinks that if you're just getting in the game - bridal shows may be a good way for you to go.

Jamison also shares with us that his super chill approach the day of wedding is intentional - but has a calming effect on the bride. He says that normally he's a pretty firey guy, but the wedding day... everybody's amped up. He just keeps everything cool & fun & light. And it seems to really help.

And he brings up the ongoing tension between photographers and videographers and reminds us that "Hey Videographers are "real" vendors now" haha...

Elena shares with us that she uses her wedding company and even the name as a reminder of her faith in God and her Walk.

Elena let's us in on her wedding planning system and drops some software bombs for you techy nerds, like "Quip" and "Crowd Fire".

And finally Elena is like the queen of instagram we go into detail on how she gains followers and how the heck she keeps everything so pretty and white.

When it comes to the difference between corporate events and weddings... emotions have a lot to do with it. So is your marketing geared towards that?

Marketing is not just telling your companies story of "why you do what you do". But more importantly - it's hearing the bride & grooms story.

Carly has a great reminder for the bride and groom to choose marriage over wedding.

Clark went to school for real estate, but pinpointed what his passion was - and went after it.

One of the reasons he's so successful, is because he takes his work VERY seriously. He puts a lot of weight on his literally and figuratively. He puts so much detail and thought into his work, that it can be a little stressful (or definitely was at the beginning) But his end result is breathtaking.

We talk about how drones have changed the game for wedding videography.

Steven Dickson - Atlanta History Center - Private Events Manager

Working in the wedding industry can be one of the most fulfilling jobs out there.

Steven has no shame in telling you why he doesn't like partial seating

Trading services can be an economical and efficient way of marketing.

An amazing interview Katie Huebel, the owner and founder of WED, an event design firm in Charleston, South Carolina.

Katie shares with me the difference between a wedding planner and an event designer

Branding is important - and the name of your company can paint you in a corner.

tips for brides - Try to think through your design concept 20 years from now. What you like to see in your photo album 20 years from now.