It's 2023 baby! We're ready for another wedding season, and season 2 in the booth! This year were kicking it off strong with Jon Jamieson, the Owner of JP Fitness. What better time of year to starting thinking about your fitness goals leading up to your wedding and REALISTIC goals to become a better, healthier YOU this year!? We couldn't let him leave without also sharing one, or even maybe a few crazy stories from his own wedding too! Cheer's to the New Year friends! 

Tipping in everyday life can be confusing, but what about when it comes to your wedding? Is it the same for each vendor? Do some expect it, where as other don't? This week we dive into those details to help you plan ahead and decide what is best for you!

We get a little too comfortable at the Graif clothing store drinking wine and beer on a Tuesday with owner Marissa Brostrom. We get into it all, talking about the history of Graif, how she got started, suit trends, renting vs buying, advice when shopping and things she would do differently if she could do her own wedding again. OH AND She is also one of our own Brides! Marissa got married at Chankaska Winery the second year it was open, BC (Before Cynthia). Maybe we can convince her to do a 10 year vow renewal and have both Capitol Room and Chankaska Winery as venues? Thanks for listening!

Check them out of social media and their website!

https://graifclothing.com/

Instagram: graifclothing

Alex from Starlight sound is on to give an insider point of view about all things sound/music and entertaining the crowd! He started his career by doing basement shows for his parents and neighbors and quickly upgraded at the young age of 15 starting his professional career learning how to DJ under his mentor Matt Wiechmann (Mega Matt, formally Elegant Affairs). He now owns his own company Starlight Sounds. Both Chankaska Winery and Capitol Room have the pleasure of having Alex at our venues. Take a listen to hear all his advice!

The ceremony is the most important part of your wedding day! Have you thought about all the details? We have some insider thoughts to help make sure you don't miss a thing!  We cover the outside and order of events. Don't miss our Extra or Not Extra segment at the end :)

This week we have on the amazing Jessica Freitag, Owner of Lush Cakes! She is no stranger to the hospitality and wedding industry with 25+ years experience! She talks all about her experience working for other companies,  balancing a full time job with her own side business and finally making that leap to own her own business! After doing just that, she learns quick that she needed to expand, where she opened a storefront in Waseca, MN in 2019. If you're ever in her area make sure to stop by for coffee, pastries, lunch or place a special order for your next upcoming event :)

https://www.lushcakesmn.com/

This week we had the pleasure to have Jane Schwickert on as our guest!  We talk about being a Woman in business and balancing the responsibilities of being a wife, mother and the success within your career(s). Jane has a unique perspective coming from a background in healthcare then unexpectedly switching gears and diving into owning and operating a hospitality business. As two young women making careers and names for ourselves, sitting down with Jane was so powerful, enlightening and motivating for us to listen to her advise and experiences.