Commellini Estate, established as a wedding venue in 1941, is a private location in north Spokane with six different wedding venues, a gorgeous creek, grassy lulls, romantic trees, an in-house chef, all the amenities you need for you and your loved ones, AND rehearsal & wedding day coordination.

In my conversation with Desiree, we talk about:

- the history of Commellini, it's rich culture, and why Commellini is close to her heart
- the estate's grounds, and what the venue provides, location wise (think: romantic, billowing trees, soft grass, rivers...)
- the services Commellini provides: wedding coordination, rehearsal coordination, flexibility in property access, event management, inventory & decor, getting ready suites, catering (they have an in-house chef!), and a full beverage service.
- bridal packages
- FAQ's: what are the parking amenities like? What is the venue's capacity? Is there a cut-off time for the wedding? Will there be concurrent events during the time of a wedding? Do you have a liquor license? Can I hire outside vendors?
- Desiree's advice when searching for a venue and wedding coordinator, and planning a wedding.

Contact Commellini Estates:
Website: https://commellini.com/
IG: @commelliniestate
Contact Desiree: [email protected]

Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau
Anna's Website: https://www.annaroseartistry.com/
Anna's IG: @anna.rose.artistry

Create a photo experience that guests are EXCITED to post! With Electric Photoland's impressive 20+ employee team (spoiler alert: they make their own software! *gasp*), and roster of 20 different photo booths, Electric Photoland creates FOMO at your event and gives guests something to cherish, long after your event is over!

I sat down with Ashley Cone of Electric Photoland Photobooth and we dove in! We chatted about:

1. How does a photo booth work - does it print photos right away, or send them to your phone?

2. What types of photo booths do you provide? Can the booth be customized to a couple's aesthetic?

3. Why is having a photo booth important, at a wedding?

4. Ashley's love for photography (it started in elementary school!)

5. The places she's been, with her photobooth (a Meta event, anyone?)

6. Electric Photoland's sister company: backdrops!

7. Electric Photoland's start-to-finish process, to bring your vision to life, on your wedding day.

8. Advice, and funny stories (aka: "What can Electric Photoland do if things get a little crazy in the photo booth? I may need some photos deleted!")

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Electric Photoland's info:
Website: https://www.electricphotoland.co/
IG: @electricphotoland.photobooth

Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau
Anna's Website: https://www.annaroseartistry.com/
Anna's IG: @anna.rose.artistry

Behind-the-scenes content creators are on 👏🏻 the 👏🏻 rise 👏🏻 and Brittney Long of BTS x Bridal has paved the way in this new niche, in the Pacific Northwest. Featured in PNW weddings, this Kootenai County Top 30 Under 40 Winner has a background in social media management and marketing, which makes her the perfect choice to shoot your behind-the-scenes footage on your wedding day!

We discuss:
- what is a content creator? What does a client receive when a content creator is hired for a wedding?
- Brittney's start in the bridal content creation world, and why she is the perfect choice for your wedding day!
- the gap between traditional wedding photography and capturing those authentic, behind-the-scenes moments.
- Brittney's process, when working with engaged couples
- Brittney's bridal packages (she has something for every price point!)
- How Brittney creates the content (is it on her phone? The bride's? Are the shots pre-determined or purely candid? Can the bride request specific content?)
- wedding vendor services, and how she serves other vendors in the industry

Brittney's contact information:
Website: https://linktr.ee/brittneyklong
Instagram: @bts.bridal
Email: [email protected]

Brittney's literary contributions and featured articles:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/10/style/wedding-social-media-content-creator.html

https://www.elle.com/life-love/sex-relationships/a46278968/wedding-content-creator-social-media/

https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-content-creator

https://www.brides.com/hire-social-content-creator-wedding-7094346

Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau
Anna's Website: https://www.annaroseartistry.com/
Anna's IG: @anna.rose.artistry

Body detox & lymphatic health: why is it important? Is it something I should be thinking about before my wedding? 

The busyness of wedding planning often leads way to less sleep, sub-par food choices, stress, lack of water intake... all these things add up to a backed up lymphatic system!

In this episode with Sydney Ciampini of Spokane Lymphatic Drainage and Massage we cover:

- What IS lymphatic drainage, and why is it important?
- Why do I feel so heavy, sometimes?
- Are there things at home we can be doing to promote lymph health?
- When & when not to get a lymph massage?
- Are there other perks to lymph massage (heyyy tighter waistline!)
- Can I expect to feel any discomfort after a massage?
- Body care must-haves
- and more!

Contact Sydney:
Email: [email protected]
IG: @scbeautytherapie

Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau
Anna's Website: https://www.annaroseartistry.com/
Anna's IG: @anna.rose.artistry

Heidi has a passion for paper! Her enthusiasm for what she does permeates our entire conversation. We cover:

- What is Mango Ink, and how did it get started?
- Why the name, Mango Ink?
- Their business motto is "Do you feel it", and the meaning behind it.
- Their design philosophy & inspiration behind their designs
- How invites & signage set the tone for your wedding day
- The goals they have, for their clients
- The start-to-finish process, when creating your wedding invitations (psst! It's thorough!)
- The hurdles, or sticking points, when it comes to invitations: how do you say, "No children, please"!

Contact Mango Ink:
Website: https://www.mangoink.com
IG: @mango_ink
Email: [email protected]

Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau
Anna's Website: https://www.annaroseartistry.com/
Anna's IG: @anna.rose.artistry

What's a bridal podcast without an episode about MARRIAGE: that's the end goal, right? But with approximately 50% of marriages ending in divorce, how do we keep the forward momentum? 

In this episode we talk about 

1. How Jenelle met Ian, her husband (spoiler: it's literally a Love is Blind story!)

2. Why do think it's so difficult to find the "right person" these days, and does the "right person" exist?

3.  What are some red flags to look out for, when in a relationship? 

4. Google says roughly 50% of marriages end in divorce. When I looked as to why, the number 1 reason was "lack of commitment". The second: unmet unrealistic expectations. What did you *think* marriage would be like, before you got married?

5. What are some things that are good for people to think about before marriage? 

6. Is marriage 50/50? Or more like 100/100? 

7. Difficult life circumstances, and how we've overcome them in our marriages.

8. Love languages: what our are, and how that's impacted our marriages.

9. What can we do to shake things up and not slide in to monotony, in marriage?

Jenelle's contact info:
https://www.youtube.com/@jenellebolyard

Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau
Anna's Website: https://www.annaroseartistry.com/
Anna's IG: @anna.rose.artistry

Join us for a Q&A with Pacific Northwest photographer Blair Voss!

We talk about...

- how Blair went from photographing jewelry, to photographing YOU!
- her journey has a recent bride, and how that has changed how she works with bridal clients.
- shooting & image styles: the difference between documentary style, journalistic, true color, light & airy, & grunge photography.
- good questions to ask your photographer before you hire.
- photography investments, photo turnaround time, and second shooters (what is all that?)

Blair's Contact Info:
https://blairvossphoto.com/
IG: @blairvossphoto

Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau
Anna's Website: https://www.annaroseartistry.com/
Anna's IG: @anna.rose.artistry

Analisa Martin is the queen of zen & vibrancy: her boutique and spa in downtown Spokane is beautifully decorated with florals and cozy fabrics, and smells of incense, essential oils, and skincare. Analisa invites you warmly in to her space as she fosters a body-and-mind connection with you & your skin. 

Analisa's gift is her hands: her facials are like none other! She intuitively aligns her practice with what she feels you need, and her results are stunning. Her acne healing program clients rave of her success, and her knowledge of the skin, body, and skincare allow each of her clients to glow.

Since the recording of the podcast, Analisa hired an additional esthetician and also offers waxing, brow, and lash services. 

Analisa's contact information: 
Website: www.findyourglow.co
@theglowco.collective

Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau
Anna's Website: https://www.annaroseartistry.com/
Anna's IG: @anna.rose.artistry

Join us for a no-frills Q&A session with Jessica English of Red Letter Event! 

We cover:

- How do you balance personal desires vs. family expectations? 

- Headcount: how do you narrow it down, when there are a lot of people expecting to be invited?

- What are some things a bride can do now, for her spring/summer wedding?

- Planning timeline: what should be done and when? 

- What are the men's fashion trends for this winter, for a winter wedding?

- What are some tricks to manage an outdoor wedding in the snow?

- Scenario: a bride just got engaged. Where does she start? What's important? 

- From a bride: I'm having a hard time prioritizing different aspects, and knowing what to prioritize vs what I can forego, on my wedding day.

- How do you establish a cohesive vision without a set and obvious theme?

- Breaking up a budget: a bride paid too much for a few things in the beginning of her wedding planning, and is now stretched thin. Are there certain ratios a bride can stick to, budget wise? 

- What are some things that often get overlooked, when it comes to planning a wedding?

Want to hear more from Jessica? Check out episode 15: "Wedding Planning: Vendors, Budget, Destination Weddings, and WHY You Should Hire a Wedding Planner".

Jessica's contact information: 
www.redlettereventplanning.com
IG: @redletterevent

Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau
Anna's Website: https://www.annaroseartistry.com/
Anna's IG: @anna.rose.artistry

Theresa Worley is a national educator in floral design, and has 11 years of experience in the bridal industry.  Theresa and her team swoop in and transform spaces with grand, impactful floral pieces that transform indoor and outdoor venue spaces. Listen in as we talk about:

- her journey to florals, and how her event planning background allows her to effectively communicate with her brides.

- her design style, and how she goes about making your vision a reality.

- custom builds & floral fabrications to perfectly fit your space.

- season weddings and floral acquisition (what is possible, and when, when it comes to florals?

- advice for brides.

Theresa's contact information:
www.designhouseflorals.com
IG: @designhouseflorals

Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau
Anna's Website: https://www.annaroseartistry.com/
Anna's IG: @anna.rose.artistry