Stress-free Wedding Planning

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, part two of our continuing series of wedding planning secrets. Plus an update on winter holiday wedding tips.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 the first place, the wedding planning secrets series continues with part two revealing how to maximize your wedding budget. For instance, repurposing flowers from the ceremony to the venue. Above all, today's couples should respect the planning process and remember the importance of the ceremony. Therefore, we recommend, not to rush through it but enjoy it and try to write your own vows.Furthermore, the timely topic of holiday weddings is revisited. However, since the CoronaVirus has put a damper on gatherings, we thought a few tips and reminders would help throughout this difficult time. Moreover, we encourage our listeners not to travel to a holiday wedding if you are sick. Plus, the difficulties of maneuvering around the various States quarantine mandates.

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

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 93: Wedding Planning Secrets Series Part Two and Winter Holiday Wedding Tips Revisited.

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

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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. When is Engagement Season? It's the time period between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day. Consequently, it's that "magical time" when most wedding engagements happen. Above all, today's couples are changing it up. From engagement length to how they meet. For Instance, online dating is the most popular way couples meet!Furthermore, we'll explore the statistics of Diamond Rings and when and how to make that proposal. Also, factors such as length of engagement, determine decisions like selecting a venue type and photographer plus other wedding vendors. Moreover, the majority of wedding planning is done online, which comes as no surprise, given the number of online resources available. Most notably, social media and wedding planning apps. Finally, before marriage, couples are prioritizing other aspects of their life. Therefore, couples are shifting their behavior, on how they communicate with their partner, family, and friends, before getting married.

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

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 92: Engagement Season.

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

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So, in this episode, Lauren from L. A. Page Makeup explains how she provides hands-on, individual care, your wedding day. As a matter of fact, L. A. Page Makeup uses professional-grade products and offer both traditional and airbrush makeup, as well as custom-built eyelashes. Furthermore, L. A. Page Makeup specializes in bridal hair, which includes experience with up-dos, half up/half down, extensions for extra volume, and more.

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Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is Episode 91: Meet Lauren Simpson from L. A. Page Makeup.

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Guest: Lauren Simpson from L. A. Page Makeup

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

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Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, our new series Wedding Planning Secrets starts. Then, we delve into the topic of what we won't do for our clients, even if they ask!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. So, in this episode, the first in a new series regarding wedding planning secrets. Our resident wedding planning expert Kia, reveals the secrets that she always share with her clients. In conclusion, remember the song from Meatloaf "I'll Do Anything For Love But I Won't Do That", then you'll appreciate some of the things that we WON'T do for our clients.

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

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 90: Wedding Planning Secrets Series Part 1 & What We Won't Do For Love

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

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Firstly, meet Kathy Vass, Minister of Marriage from Ever After Memories in Stratford, 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. In this episode, Kathy Vass, Minister of Marriage from Ever After Memories, a non-denominational wedding minister, ordained by American Marriage Ministries, discusses how she officiates a ceremony. Kathy specializes in custom written wedding ceremonies centered around a couples love story. As a matter of fact, Kathy shares how she will serve as your personal storyteller coupled with guiding you into the next chapter of your life called "marriage". Additionally, Kathy explains how she video records her client's love story experience before the wedding day. Moreover, this allows couples to be "in the moment". Later, Kathy uses this recording to incorporate special details into the ceremony. Finally, listen to what Kathy does next…..

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Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 89: Meet Kathy Vass, Minister of Marriage.

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Guest: Kathy Vass, Minister of Marriage from Ever After Memories in Stratford, CT

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

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Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, everyone wants to save money on their wedding. So, in light of this, we delve into the hidden ways you can find wedding savings. 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. As a matter of fact, in this episode, wedding savings is our topic of conversation. Paramount is hiring experts. Professionals who know their trade will save you time and money in the long run. Also, we discuss using a 'brain dump", plus planning ahead and not leaving things to the last minute. For instance, pairing down your guests may not be for everyone but it will certainly save you money.

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

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 88: Wedding Savings.

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

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Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, here's some must-do tips for planning your outdoor wedding. As a matter of fact, planning an outdoor wedding can be both exciting and stressful. Therefore, knowing how to delegate tasks and finding cost-effective ways, will save time, effort, and money. 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. So, in this episode, outdoor wedding tips on how to pull it off without reducing the overall beauty and essence of your big day. Furthermore, why you should hire a professional wedding planner, have a backup plan, and have one location for both the ceremony and the reception. Finally, we explain, why port-a-potties and a hydration station are essential for your outdoor wedding.Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 87: Must-Do Tips For Your Outdoor Wedding.

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

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Firstly, personalizing your wedding is a very important part of any wedding reception. But we don't want you going insane thinking up unique ways of doing this. 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. So, how do you make your wedding authentically YOURS? Here at Be Engaged and Inspired we believe that your wedding should reflect YOUR unique love story; NOT something you've seen in a movie or TV or Pinterest or Instagram. Start with hiring a wedding planner, then go over what's most important to you. Therefore, you should embrace what you love about yourself and your partner and express that throughout your special day. In conclusion, we discuss how you need to have fun with the location, decorations, and food and make this day uniquely yours.

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

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 86: Personalizing Your Wedding Without Going Insane.

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

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This week's road trip takes us out to the country and the rolling hills of Torrington, CT. Firstly, we welcome our host, Bob, owner and innkeeper of the Inn at Mount Pleasant. Secondly, we take a tour of this beautiful wedding venue. 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. So, in this episode, Bob from the Inn at Mount Pleasant shares how he accidental got into the "inn-keeping" business. Also, we'll take a tour and explain why the Inn at Mount Pleasant is such a unique location for your wedding event.In conclusion, check out Tim Urban's song "When Your Older" which features beautiful scenery from in and around the Inn at Mount Pleasant. Plus, Rodney Carrington's "Get Ready To Get Ready" which used the Inn as the backdrop for the theme song for ESPN's "Colin's Football Show".Subscribe and download on Apple Podcasts plus Google Play.

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Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 85: The Inn At Mount Pleasant.

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Guest: Bob, owner and innkeeper of the Inn at Mount Pleasant in Torrington, CT.

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

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

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Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, we do a remote broadcast from Lizzies Curbside in Coventry, Connecticut. Lizzie cooks up a delicious wedding menu from one of her food trucks. 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. So, in this episode, we are on location at Lizzies Curbside in Coventry. Most importantly, we tour Lizzies Curbside food trucks and Lizzie explains her full-service catering services for weddings. In conclusion, Lizzie can create a custom wedding menu of specialty food that your guest will enjoy. Plus, Lizzie will work with your price point to create food that you want to eat.

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

Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 84: Lizzies Curbside – A Food Truck Experience.

Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam

Guest: Lizzie from Lizzies Curbside

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

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