I loved this conversation with Australian photographer Naomi Zaki of Spirit and Truth Elopements! When she realized that elopements weren't getting the credit they deserve - particularly amongst Christians - she created an all-inclusive business to educate potential couples and take all the stress out of wedding planning for them. We also talk about the importance of obedience even when it feels scary, praying for your clients, and pop-up storms during the ceremony. I think you'll love this one, friends. 

You can find Naomi on Instagram:
@spiritandtruthelopments
@naomizakiphotography 
And online at:
www.spiritandtruthelopements.com
www.naomizakiphotography.com

In this episode, floral designer Roxy Davis with Sweet and Lovely Co shares her wisdom on not being afraid of making mistakes, how she made the transition from wedding cakes to floral design, and all about her Instagram sabbatical. We talk about glorifying God in jobs big and small, her personal faith journey, and she even tells us how to correctly pronounce "peony." This is a note taker- she has such good things to say! 

Find Roxy online: https://www.sweetandlovelyco.com
On Instagram: @sweetandlovelyco 

Ever wonder what happens to floral arrangements after a wedding? I talk about it with today's guest and so much more.  March is flower month on the podcast and we are kicking it off with Laura Union of Lux and Union Floral Design! In this conversation we talk about fun flower facts, trusting your vendors, the importance of prayer and how to see God in his creation. Curious what a floral designer's favorite flowers are? You'll find out! 

Today's conversation is with the lovely ladies of Honour and Blessing Events- Joanna and Sarah. These two are wedding planners from Vancouver, Canada and we talk about what it's like to work with your sister, staying true to yourself as a business owner, and honoring God in your business.  They also share their #1 piece of advice for a bride planning her wedding and we find out about their exciting new collaboration with OM Couture. 

Find Joanna and Sarah on Instagram: @honourandblessing
and online:  https://www.honourandblessing.com

I chat with Dempsey of Water to Wine Hospitality about the inspiration behind her business name, some tips for aspiring wedding planners, and how God calls us to love people who are different than we are. I really loved hearing her heart behind hospitality, celebration, and ultimately serving our clients with excellence. We wrap up with a fun story about a dinosaur at a wedding - can't wait for y'all to hear this episode! 

You can find Dempsey on Instagram:
@watertowinehospitality or online at www.watertowinehospitality.com 

In this conversation with photographer Taylor Heyward of Taylor Rae Photography, we talk about trusting God with your bookings, having grace in motherhood and...rabid raccoons. (Yes, you read that right). Ever wonder how being a mom affects the way you photograph a wedding? We talk about how it's changed the way we shoot and run a business. 

You can find Taylor on Instagram: @taylorraephoto and online at www.taylorraephotography.com . 

I loved this conversation with Charleston photographer Melissa Griffin! We talk about tips for second shooters, how God shows up during a cancer diagnosis, the importance of community and some of the funniest things that have happened to us at weddings. 

You can find Melissa on Instagram: @melissagriffinphotography.com or online at https://www.melissagriffinphotography.com . 

Hi friends, welcome to the trailer for the Oh Happy Day Podcast! Before our first interview launches next week, I just wanted to do a brief intro episode to answer a few questions – the biggest one being, “What made you want to start a podcast?”

 For those of us that work in the wedding industry, many of us are great at taking care of our clients but not so great at taking care of ourselves.  We give our couples 110% over and over and over again, and at the end of the wedding season we are burned out, tired, and wondering, “Do I actually want to book that wedding 2 ½ years from now?” 

 After surviving the dumpster fire that was the 2020 wedding season, I was tired. So I went looking for encouragement specifically for wedding vendors. I found resource after resource telling me how to book higher end weddings, how to be more productive, how to speed up my editing, how to sell albums. All those things are wonderful and needed, but I needed help for my soul, not just my business. 

 So, I turned to my faith. How does my belief in God give greater purpose to what I do on a wedding day? How can my faith fill me up so I can pour myself out in service to my clients? Does God care about my art and creativity? In searching, I found a treasure trove of encouragement in scripture, books, and even weddings themselves. 

 I have and will continue to photograph weddings of all different religious backgrounds – some with no religious affiliation at all. Yet at every single one, I have seen beauty, love, and traditions that have deepened my faith and pointed to the existence of a loving God. 

 This search for meaning and motivation led to conversations with other wedding friends.  And I wondered….what if everyone could hear these conversations on purpose and creativity? What if talking about our faith and work could encourage other wedding vendors too? Conversations that help us remember the “why” behind our sacrificed weekends and hard work.  So that brings us here- to the Oh Happy Day Podcast.

 While I’m not quitting my day job anytime soon – yes, I’m still shooting weddings – I am so excited for you to join me as I chat with my wedding friends about faith, work, and their personal stories.  We will have two episodes a month, so be sure to subscribe to our email list at www.ohhappydaypodcast.com  to be the first to know when they are live! Fellow vendors, I hope that the Oh Happy Day podcast can be a voice in your ear letting you know you aren’t alone.  Thanks for listening! 

I'd love to hear from you!
Instagram: @ohhappydaypodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohdpodcast
Website: www.ohhappydaypodcast.com