Stress-free Wedding Planning

Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired as we take another look at wedding forums and Jeff Ladd joins us for Wedding Mishaps.

Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

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So, in this episode, we tackle recent online wedding forum topics. We agree that wedding forums are great when past couples share ideas with couples planning their weddings. But booking a venue first then deciding on saving by doing your own D.I.Y at the venue is nearsighted. Furthermore, insurance provided by the venue is discussed and why you should have a chat with your insurance agent. After that, a forum question about finding a culturally appropriate DJ. Also, our returning guest Jeff Ladd from Music Plus joins us for Wedding Mishaps. Finally, join us for another installment of wedding professional, Keith Alan's, insightful "The Keith Alan Minute".

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Guest: Jeff Ladd

Music: "Kia & DJ Sam's Tune" by Marty Q

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 113: Another Look at Wedding Forums and Wedding Mishaps With Jeff Ladd.

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Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired as we discuss why honesty is the best policy when it comes to your wedding.

Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

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So, in this episode, we tackle a difficult topic. When clients lie to their vendors about their events. More specifically, when clients tell their vendors they are having a "small" party when in reality, it's a wedding reception.Unfortunmately, this happens more often than you might think. Most people don't think of the invisible labor costs that go into producing a wedding. There may be multiple phone calls, complex setup and tear-down instructions and extra staff on hand to serve guests and deal with meltdowns. Also, you might not get the same level of service you might have had if you'd told the truth, in the first place. A wedding professional will tailor their service toward the wedding and provide insightful knowledge that you would not get otherwise. Finally, join us for another installment of wedding professional, Keith Alan's, insightful "The Keith Alan Minute".

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: "Kia & DJ Sam's Tune" by Marty Q

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 112: Honesty Is The Best Policy.

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Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired, as we interview Donna from Creative Cakes by Donna.

Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

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So, in this episode, we interview an old friend with over 30 years of experience in the wedding industry and an accomplished baker. In addition, Donna from Creative Cakes by Donna, located in Haddam, CT explains her business and why she has maintained the quality of her service for so many years.Most importantly, with Creative Cakes by Donna, wedding cakes are their only business. Donna produces uniquely elegant designs that are innovative, creative, stylish, and moist. Additionally, Creative Cakes by Donna makes these delicious wedding cakes for brides from all over Connecticut and parts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York. In other words, whether you are a bride who is very trend-conscious, contemporary, or classic, then, whatever your tastes, Creative Cakes by Donna will construct a masterpiece just for you. Finally, join us for another installment of wedding professional, Keith Alan's, insightful "The Keith Alan Minute".

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Guest: Donna from Creative Cakes by Donna

Music: "Kia & DJ Sam's Tune" by Marty Q

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 111: Meet Creative Cakes By Donna.

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BWelcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. To begin with, how will the new COVID-19 Restrictions in CT affect your wedding.

Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

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Certainly, it's been a long hard year for couples planning weddings in 2021. And, honestly, we know what you're going through. Generally speaking, the Governor, as of March 19th, 2021, opened up wedding venues but is limited to 100 people indoors and 200 outside. Likewise, private residential gatherings will be limited to 25 people inside and 100 outside. In addition, face coverings, social distancing, and other cleaning and disinfecting protocols will continue to be required. Also, the 11 pm closing time still remains in force. Finally, join us for another installment of wedding professional, Keith Alan's, insightful "The Keith Alan Minute".

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: "Kia & DJ Sam's Tune" by Marty Q

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 110: How COVID-19 Restrictions in CT Will Affect Your Wedding.

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The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn't cost the user anything when links are clicked. Moreover, this allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Podcast to fund the site and provide a service to the wedding community.

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Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. To begin with, we don't want you to waste your wedding money. So, here are some suggestions for you.Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy.

So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

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Assuredly, it's no secret that a wedding is the most expensive party most people will ever throw. So, you do not want to waste your wedding money on frivolous items. Generally speaking, you can waste your wedding money on wedding favors like monogrammed napkins and matchboxes. Without a doubt, we think this is the biggest money-wasting wedding item because guests forget them and don't take them home.In addition, we discuss invitations, printed programs, Champagne toast, and a host of other extravagant ways that you can be separated from your money.Finally, join us for another installment of wedding professional, Keith Alan's, insightful "The Keith Alan Minute".

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: "Kia & DJ Sam's Tune" by Marty Q

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 109: Things Not To Waste Your Wedding Money On.

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Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, we welcome a new guest, Tina Bringler Ahlberg, Wedding Consultant, Floral Designer, and Owner of Floral Surroundings LLC.

Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

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To begin with, it's time to talk wedding flowers. Tina Bringler Ahlberg, Owner of Floral Surroundings LLC talks about what to look for and how to choose your wedding flowers. Plus, some timely floral tips. Additionally, Tina explains how she works with fresh flowers and transforms them into works of art that complete the look of your event. Plus, Tina shares her love for flowers in three upcoming workshops for beginners to wedding professionals. Check the website for starting date, place & time. Most importantly, Tina draws on over 30 years of experience in the floral industry. Furthermore, Tina is originally from Stockholm, Sweden and educated at Blomsterskolan in Norrköping, Sweden, a professional Floral Design School. For the past 15 years, Tina has worked with floral designers, event and wedding planners throughout Fairfield and Westchester counties. Tina will guide you through color choices, flowers, and decor, and she will be there until the end to help you with all the details of planning. Finally, join us for another installment of wedding professional, Keith Alan's, insightful "The Keith Alan Minute".

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Guest: Tina Bringler Ahlberg, Owner of Floral Surroundings LLC

Music: "Kia & DJ Sam's Tune" by Marty Q

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 108: Wedding Flowers With Tina of Floral Surroundings LLC.

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Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged Connecticut © 2021 Atmosphere Productions™ LLC All Rights Reserved

The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn't cost the user anything when links are clicked. Moreover, this allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Podcast to fund the site and provide a service to the wedding community.

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Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Have you ever wondered where some of those wedding traditions came from?

Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

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In this episode, we explore some of our favorite wedding traditions and a few superstitions are revealed. However, you do NOT have to have all of these wedding traditions in your wedding day. Most importantly, Wedding traditions and customs differ across cultures, from country to country and, religious, and societal beliefs. Therefore, many wedding traditions have roots in superstitions for what makes a lucky or unlucky marriage. For instance, where does the tradition "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" come from? Indeed, why is it lucky if it rains on your wedding day? Additionally, the tradition of "jumping the broom" and the "money dance" is explained. Finally, join us for another installment of wedding professional, Keith Alan's, insightful "The Keith Alan Minute".

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: "Kia & DJ Sam's Tune" by Marty Q

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 107: Wedding Traditions and Superstitions.

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The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn't cost the user anything when links are clicked. Moreover, this allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Podcast to fund the site and provide a service to the wedding community.

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Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, it's part 4 of our series wedding planning secrets plus Lauren Simpson's makeup mishaps.

Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

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In this episode, Lauren Simpson from LA Page Makeup discusses makeup mishaps. But first, Kia reveals more wedding planning secrets. In fact, one of the most important secrets is recreating your favorite wedding elements and following your own traditions. Indeed, there are no rules to your wedding, so don't feel pushed to follow certain elements or traditions that you don't want. Additionally, think about what you enjoyed most when you attended someone else's wedding. Was it the dancing? The food or the little details? So, keep these things in mind for YOUR wedding. Finally, join us for another installment of wedding professional, Keith Alan's, insightful "The Keith Alan Minute".

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Guest: Lauren Simpson from L.A Page Makeup

Music: "Kia & DJ Sam's Tune" by Marty Q

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 106: Wedding Planning Secrets Series Part 4 and Lauren Simpson with Makeup Mishaps.

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The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn't cost the user anything when links are clicked. Moreover, this allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Podcast to fund the site and provide a service to the wedding community.

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Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Most importantly, wedding forums are our topic of conversation.

Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.

We need your help!

The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported.

Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast.

In this episode, recent online wedding forum topics are discussed. In fact, we wonder why anyone would even ASK some of these questions on a wedding forum. Nevertheless, we'll give our advice on what the answers should be. Indeed, hiring a wedding planner would certainly relieve the pain of some of these questions but you can also imagine the answers from some of these wedding forum Captain's Bad Advice. Additionally, this will be the first of many trips to the wedding forums. Finally, join us for another installment of wedding professional, Keith Alan's, insightful "The Keith Alan Minute".

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 105: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Wedding Forums.

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: "Kia & DJ Sam's Tune" by Marty Q

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In this episode, musician Jeff Ladd talks about Ceremony and Cocktail Hour entertainment.

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In fact, Jeff, the founder, and DJ at Jeff Ladd DJ Plus has over 20 years of experience as a professional musician. Not only did Jeff graduated from Hartt College of Music but he was a member of the band "Tirebiter", performing all across Connecticut. Indeed, with Jeff's experience, he explains why Cocktail Hour Live Music is so important. Even more, Jeff discusses reception music and what he does during this time period. Additionally, Jeff gives advice on what to look for when hiring live musicians for ceremony, cocktails or reception. Finally, join us for another installment of wedding professional, Keith Alan's, insightful "The Keith Alan Minute".

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 104: Ceremony Musician and Music Reception Tips & Suggestions with Jeff Ladd.

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Guest: Musician Jeff Ladd

Music: "Kia & DJ Sam's Tune" by Marty Q

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Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged Connecticut © 2021 Atmosphere Productions™ LLC All Rights Reserved

The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn't cost the user anything when links are clicked. Moreover, this allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Podcast to fund the site and provide a service to the wedding community.

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