Stress-free Wedding Planning

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. In the first place, a grand entrance by the couple is a traditional way to kick of the reception but do you have to do it?

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 fact, wedding party introductions are the latest wedding event that couples are opting to skip at today's wedding receptions. Furthermore, because of the Corona-Virus the grand entrances have been scaled back. On the other hand, couples who would like to have a grand entrance have a few choices that we review. In addition, we have a linked blog post that explains more about grand entrances and wedding party introductions.Finally, join us for another installment of wedding professional, Keith Alan's, insightful "The Keith Alan Minute". Subscribe to our RSS, download, stream or listen on-line wherever you get podcasts. After that, rate and review. Be Engaged And Inspired Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.comBe Engaged and Inspired Podcast Episode 104: Grand Entrances.Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CTHosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: "Kia & DJ Sam's Tune" by Marty Q Photography by Sebastian PhotographyIn conclusion, on next week's podcast: Episode #104: Ceremony Musician and Reception Tips & Suggestions with Jeff Ladd.

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Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, wedding scams are wide and various, so in this episode, we'll discuss just a few.

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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.

In fact, common wedding scams involve everything from counterfeit gowns to missing flowers, missing photographers, and even missing DJs. Nevertheless, there are some precautions you can take to prevent getting involved or scammed before your wedding day. Consequently, we discuss how to learn about these scams. After all, that is half the battle. Furthermore, we explain how spotting the red flags can keep you safe from con artists. 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 102: Wedding Scams.

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

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Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged Connecticut

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Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, part three of our continuing wedding planning secrets series followed by noteworthy wedding mishaps with Kathy Vass.

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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.

Kia once again takes out her notepad and pen and reveals some of her wedding planning secrets. In fact, don't sweat the small (or the big) stuff is a major suggestion to all couples. Also, taking your time to smell the roses and enjoy your surroundings is a tip that is given at all our consultations. Listen up for part four of the wedding planning secrets series coming soon. Not only secrets revealed but also we have Kathy Vass with wedding mishaps. As a matter of fact, Kathy explains some of her own mishaps when she first started as a wedding officiant. 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 101: Wedding Planning Secrets Part Three and Wedding Mishaps with Kathy Vass.

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

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Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged Connecticut

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. It's with great fanfare we celebrate our 100th episode.

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.

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

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As a matter of fact, many podcasts don't make it past their 20th episode, much less to the 100th. So, we are very proud and honored to have reached this milestone and would like to thank all of those that have made this possible. Indeed, without our sponsors, our loyal listeners, and the guests we interview this podcast would not be what it is today. In fact, we are humbled, by the many who have taken the time to congratulate us on our 100th episode accomplishment. In summary, we plan to continue, for as long as we can and to fundamentally share our wedding knowledge with prospective couples, and be a resource for wedding vendors. We hope you will continue the journey with us. 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 Podcast Episode 100: Celebrating Our 100th Episode

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

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Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged Connecticut

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. In this episode, we ask, what's in your budget? Or is it, what SHOULD be in your wedding budget?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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Let us be honest, "what's in your budget?" is not a question, every couple wants to discuss. Moreover, most couples are not honest with themselves on what's actually in the wedding budget.Therefore, we suggest that the couple be realistic about costs and the final budget. Similarly, doing your research on your vendors, venues and rentals will greatly help you make a final decision.In summary, remember to put your wedding attire and honeymoon, on your budget. Consequentially, your Ceremony and Reception should also be on separate budgets. In other words, assign your Officiant, Ceremony decorations and musicians, on the "Ceremony Budget" and on the "Reception Budget" allocate, Cocktail Hour music, lighting, and entertainment. 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 99: What's In Your Wedding Budget?

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Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged Connecticut

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Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired and HAPPY NEW YEAR… welcome to 2021!!! Secondly, welcome to an episode dedicated to our favorite things. Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy.

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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.

It's wedding season, therefore, in this episode, DJ Sam and Kia share their favorite things at weddings. Furthermore, we highlight, some interesting things we've seen during the pandemic and we hope they stay around long after the virus is gone.Similarly, there are wedding tips on some traditional wedding ideas that we'd like to see more of. Finally, listen to our new podcast feature "The Keith Alan Minute." In addition to being a talented broadcaster, Keith has over 40 years of experience in the wedding entertainment industry. We're honored to have him pass on his experience, with some timely tips and suggestions.

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

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 98: Some Of Our Favorite Things.

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Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged Connecticut

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. In this episode, travel mishaps with Michele from Here To The Moon Travel. This episode was recorded prior to the CoronaVirus outbreak.

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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.

Firstly, Michele Dreiding is the owner and head travel designer of Here To The Moon Travel. Furthermore, she has a passion for designing trips, and enjoys creating something special that will remain memorable for her clients and friends for years. So, in this episode, Michele tackles travel mishaps. Moreover, what you can do to prevent travel mishaps! Finally, many people feel it costs more to use a travel agent, but it's quite the contrary.In fact, in many cases, Here To The Moon Travel has been able to save significant dollars and provide perks on trips based on their supplier relationships alone. Not to mention, saving you on the ample amount of time it takes to coordinate a trip, which is priceless.

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Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 97: Travel Mishaps with Michele from Here To The Moon Travel.

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Guest: Michele Dreiding is the owner and head travel designer of Here To The Moon Travel

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

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Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged Connecticut

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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Happy Holidays, take a listen to a few of our favorite guests the past year and thank you for your continued support.

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. In this episode, we review the year that was 2020, with the Best of Shows 2020. WHAT A YEAR!!!

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.

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

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Guests: Karen Thomas, William Martinelli, John Dominello and Bob Bombardieri.

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

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Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged Connecticut

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In this episode, meet a Connecticut native and longtime member of the local band Tirebiter. It's musician, Jeff Ladd. 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. Firstly, Jeff Ladd explains how he became a musician. From graduating from Hartt College of Music, with a degree in music education, to be in one of Connecticut's premier bands, Tirebiter. But Jeff is also unique. For instance, he offers the distinction and elegance of adding live music to your event with his saxophone. Furthermore, Jeff can "bridge the gap" between the older generation who grew up with live music and the younger generation who are accustomed to dancing to a DJ. The result is the absolute best of both worlds and a party to remember! Moreover, Jeff prides himself in providing the finest musical entertainment to make your wedding day memorable. Therefore, with a touch of live sax, during ceremony, cocktails, and dinner, to DJ dancing later in the evening, Jeff will adjust the entertainment to match your tastes.

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

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 95: Meet Musician Jeff Ladd.

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Guest: Jeff Ladd, Musician

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

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Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged Connecticut

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Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. In this episode, we make a welcome return to see Bob and discuss weddings at The Inn At Mount Pleasant, in Torrington, CT. 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.Firstly, Bob explains why the Inn At Mount Pleasant is such an inspiring and peaceful getaway with outstanding views of the Connecticut countryside. For instance, Tim Urban, former top 7 finalists on American Idol, stayed at the Inn At Mount Pleasant. He was so inspired that he created a video to accompany one of his songs "When You're Older". Also, ESPN chose The Inn At Mount Pleasant as the location to shoot the intro video for the Colin Cowherd Football Show. As a result, they created this promotional video that features Rodney Carrington singing. Furthermore, Bob explains how the private setting, with gorgeous views, authentic barn, and Bed & Breakfast will help you create a unique wedding experience. Moreover, all wedding packages include the rental of the entire Bed & Breakfast (four rooms for two nights, with continental breakfast included) and the grounds. In other words, you can create a dream wedding, whether it be a tented event for up to 200 guests or reserve the authentically restored barn, that seats up to 150 guests comfortably. Finally, the on-site coordinator is available throughout the planning process to answer all of your questions.

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

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 94: Weddings At The Inn At Mount Pleasant.

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Guest: Bob, Owner and Innkeeper at The Inn At Mount Pleasant, in Torrington, CT.

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

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Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged Connecticut

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