We love our flower farmers here in Asheville! Loretta was kind enough to take some time to speak with me about her business and how she got started.Top 3 Takeaways:1. Keep flowers cold! Once they are cut - it's time to get them in the fridge and give em some flower food.2. Sometimes we need to take a break - burnout is real in this industry given the intensity of the work (weddings are mostly on Saturdays between April and November here in WNC)3. They host a u-pick farm, which I love! Hopeful...

If you are serving alcohol at your wedding, there's some things you should know. After all my experience, I've come up with 3 tips in order to help you throw a more successful party. Listen in to here the WHY.Three Tips for Couples Getting Married 1. Forget the mixed drink bar2. Stick with local beer3. Hire a full service mobile bar companyIf you want to check our availability - fill out this form and we will let you know which bars are available for your date.https://www.jacks47.com/con...

Meagan Culkin owns Magnolia Collective - a team of wedding planners throughout the North Carolina and the Southeast. We have worked a wedding together - she's been to the tasting lounge - and we finally recording a podcast together!Three Key Takeaways:1. Trends change over time - 10 years ago it was rustic or ballroom - now we are seeing a shift towards integrating different styles to show their unique touch. What was hip last year might not be next year!2. The bar experience has very popular...

Ever heard of a grounding ceremony? It’s time to lay down and let go, says Gina Angel, as she guides her couples through the process of clearing chakras. Three Key Takeaways:She truly loves what she does - her wife says she lights up afterward!Her focus is on the LGBTQ communitySetting intentions is far more powerful that we realize - it changes everything!Gina Angel is a wedding officiant here in Asheville, North Carolina. She specializes in micro weddings and elopements.https://www.all...

This was my first in person podcast interview at our tasting lounge in West Asheville. Regina and I had a great time talking about why a photographer is more than just a photographer - they are with you during the day more than anyone else - even your fiance.Top 3 Takeaways: 1. Your photographer is with you during intimate moments - make sure they are a good fit not just in style, but in personality.2. Burnout is real: as wedding vendors we need to take care of ourselves so that we can take c...

Joey Waters has recently moved back to North Carolina after working his disc jockey magic for the wedding scene down in Austin, Texas. Based out of Hickory, he's close to wedding venues in the Asheville, Boone, and Charlotte wedding markets. 3 Key Takeaways:1. Reading the room is something a good DJ does - they understand the crowd better than an iPod ever will.2. Hire a professional - but also we all have to start from somewhere - so maybe hire your friend if you have faith in them!3. ...

Asheville Luxury Elopements (ALE) is your one stop shop for elopements and micro weddings. Their all inclusive packages are great for folks looking to hand all the planning and coordination to someone else.If you are coming in from out of state and just want someone else to handle it all, ALE could be just what you are looking for.On the other hand - if you are obsessed with details and particular about every single vendor - they might not be a good fit for you.No matter what - check them out...

It's an honor to be the bar service at Jeanne and Zac's wedding reception! Jeanne Davies works for me here at Jack's 47 HQ. Her official title is "assistant to the regional manager" and she does a dang good job. She is also one of our bartenders and sometimes hosts tastings. Key Takeaways:1. When going the DIY route, remember to hire professional vendors when needed. Jeanne and Zac are doing their own catering, but hired a professional photographer and florist.2. Please consider hir...

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Julia Alberston of Heartfelt Elopements.https://www.heartfeltelopements.com/

Talk about a comeback! I can't be more proud of someone than Erica Serrano - showing her power through her work, I am a big fan.I can't even break this down into three takeaways - please just listen in to our convo and I'm sure you'll glean a golden nugget (or two).https://www.ericaserranophotography.com/