On Episode 019: “Behind Your Wedding Budget” we talked about the *most fun* topic in the world!!!! Budgeting!!! Okay, okay, I know this is not the most fun but it may very well be the most important! No one likes to think about money and even worse - talk about money - but it’s a necessary evil to make sure you are starting your marriage off on the right foot financially. I was joined this week by Matt Jordan of MPM Weddings - a wedding videographer with a passion for helping couples budget for their big day and we answered some great questions from real couples about how to tackle this budgeting process and make it through wedding planning without breaking the bank. 

Your host:

Taylor Rhyne - Lemons & Willow Event Management, Owner & Lead Planner 

@lemonsandwillowevents 

www.lemonsandwillowevents.com

This week’s guest: 

Matt Jordan - MPM Weddings, Owner & Lead Photographer/Cinematographer

@mpmweddings  

www.mpmweddings.showit.site

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On Episode 018: “Wedding Design & Decor” I was joined by Matt Starnes of Hospitality Butler and Chandelier Events. As wedding planners, we’ve seen all spectrums of design from DIY to ultra luxury and were able to answer all of our design and decor questions. We laughed, we went on a few tangents and got on our soapboxes, and this turned into our longest episode yet - completely chocked full of solid advice and we can’t wait for you to listen and step away feeling more prepared for your planning process!

Your host:

Taylor Rhyne - Lemons & Willow Event Management, Owner & Lead Planner 

@lemonsandwillowevents 

www.lemonsandwillowevents.com

This week’s guest: 

Matt Starnes - Hospitality Butler & Chandelier Events, Owner 

@hospitalitybutler 

@chandelierevents_

www.hospitalitybutler.com 

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Our very wedding planner podcasts we love: 

-Weddings For Real with Megan Gilikin

-Wedding Pro CEO with Brandee Gar

-Lynn Easton - episode 460 of The Wedding Biz

-Refine for Wedding Planners with Amber Anderson

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On Episode 017: “Wedding Etiquette & 2024 Entertainment Trends” the one and only DJ Lucas London joined me to break down some of the biggest trends we see coming on the scene in 2024, how to level up your party experience for your guests and how to handle wedding etiquette expectations. Lucas was recently married in 2023 and has some great insight from both a DJ’s perspective as well as a groom and was able to answer some questions from couples about how to step back and truly enjoy our day. This episode has so much good information in it and you’ll be laughing along the way.

Your host:

Taylor Rhyne - Lemons & Willow Event Management, Owner & Lead Planner 

@lemonsandwillowevents 

www.lemonsandwillowevents.com

This week’s guest: 

Lucas London - Wedding DJ

@lucaslondon 

www.lucaslondon.com 

Lucas’s favorite song right now: Murder on The Dance Floor, Sophie Ellis-Bextor

https://open.spotify.com/track/4tKGFmENO69tZR9ahgZu48?si=65d66b7b90504211

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Episode we referenced in this episode:

Episode 008 - “Wedding Day Confidence & breaking Tradition”

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On Episode 016: “Live Wedding Painting” I was joined by Kate Stewart of Kate Stewart Fine Art and co-owner of Holt School of Fine Art to discuss all things about live wedding painting! Since this is a relatively “new” type of vendor joining the line up on wedding day, we know there are a lot of unknowns and not many resources on the web to help you choose the right painter for you and your wedding. That’s what we’re here for though - to answer all your questions and have some laughs along the way!

Your host:

Taylor Rhyne - Lemons & Willow Event Management, Owner & Lead Planner 

@lemonsandwillowevents 

www.lemonsandwillowevents.com

This week’s guest: 

Kate Stewart - Kate Stewart Fine Art & Holt School of Fine Art

@katestewaartfineart 

www.katestewartfineart.com

Kate’s Book Suggestion: 

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OD1P56

Taylor’s Book Suggestion: 

A Woman’s Place by Lynn Austin

Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T5JpwJ

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Episode we referenced in this episode:

Episode 003 - “The Vendor Booking Process”

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On Episode 015: “Writing Vows & Ceremony Structure” the wonderful wedding officiant Lem LeRoy joined me and we answered questions from real couples about writing your own vows, what the heck even goes in them, what different types of ceremonies look like, and why booking an officiant you trust and get along with is so important. So come along friends and learn with us this week - this IS the most important part of your wedding day after all! 

Your host:

Taylor Rhyne - Lemons & Willow Event Management, Owner & Lead Planner 

@lemonsandwillowevents 

www.lemonsandwillowevents.com

This week’s guest: 

Lem LeRoy, Wedding Officiant

www.lemleroy.com  

Lem’s Music Suggestions:

“Shepherd” by City Alight - https://open.spotify.com/track/7JDUjaspwcb4n7CDuXGxIc?si=e0561780a4a54e49

Snarky Puppy - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ENzCHnmJUr20nUjoZ0zZ1?si=Q-OFx26TRz6HcrfbdpUqWQ 

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Episode we referenced in this episode:

Episode 007 - “Taking Care of Yourself, Your Mental Health & Your Relationships” with Dr. Clay Barnes

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On Episode 014: “Customizing Your Catering” Trisha Foster of Total Events Catering joined me as we answered questions about booking catering, menu customization, stations and more. With everything from food safety to leftovers to think about when booking a caterer, you definitely don't want to miss out on the wisdom she had to share! 

Your host:

Taylor Rhyne - Lemons & Willow Event Management, Owner & Lead Planner 

@lemonsandwillowevents 

www.lemonsandwillowevents.com

This week’s guest: 

Trisha Foster - Total Events Catering

@ttotaleventscatering_planning 

www.totaleventscatering.com 

Check out the books I gushed out this week (#obSESSED): 

The Timeless Series by Gabrielle Meyer

Book 1 - When The Day Comes: https://amzn.to/42maVbZ

Book 2 - In This Moment: https://amzn.to/3SjWOPV

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Episode we referenced in this episode:

Episode 006 - Wedding General Education

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On Episode 013: “Questions to ask BEFORE Booking” I took the deepest dive into vetting vendors, consultations and what to be weary of, and discussed my “6 Questions to Ask Vendors Before Booking” and expounded on the article of the same name I wrote in 2022 for North Carolina Bridal Magazine. Last week you learned how to navigate bridal shows and this week you’ll leave knowing how to sort through those pending vendors and make sure you know all you need to BEFORE signing on the dotted line!

Your host:

Taylor Rhyne - Lemons & Willow Event Management, Owner & Lead Planner 

@lemonsandwillowevents 

www.lemonsandwillowevents.com

Link to original article:

https://lemonsandwillowevents.com/articles/6-questions-to-ask-your-vendors-before-booking

Be sure to follow @northcarolinabridal for all our articles and to stay on top of wedding trends and tips!

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On Episode 012: “How to get the Most Out of Bridal Shows” the wedding show man himself, Marc Wheeler - producer of Wedding Festivals - came on the show to help answer all your questions about bridal shows - how to prepare for them, how to make the most of your time at a show, and what to do when you get home with 100+ business cards. With bridal show season in full swing, you definitely want to tune in before heading to a show!

Your host:

Taylor Rhyne - Lemons & Willow Event Management, Owner & Lead Planner 

@lemonsandwillowevents 

www.lemonsandwillowevents.com

This week’s guest: 

Marc Wheeler - Wedding Festivals, The Gassaway Mansion & Edinburgh West

@weddingfestivals 

@gassawaymansion

@edinburghwest  

www.weddingfestivals.com

Upcoming Wedding Festivals Shows:

January 20th - WNC Ag Center, Fletcher NC

January 27th - Spartanburg Marriott, Spartanburg SC

February 3rd - Greenville Convention Center, Greenville SC

February 18th - Charleston Area Convention Center, Charleston SC

Upcoming Lemons & Willow Event Management Bridal Show: 

February 25th - The Southern Charm Bridal Show, Southern Charm Events, Rock Hill SC

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On Episode 011: “Elopements, Engagement Photos & Family” I was joined by Adam Snook, half of the husband and wife photography team Snook Photo + Co. and we answered some great questions from couples regarding engagement photo sessions and how to prepare for them, are elopements really as easy as they seem, and how to handle delicate family issues. We laughed a lot and were able to give some great advice we hope will help you in your wedding planning journey! 

Your host:

Taylor Rhyne - Lemons & Willow Event Management, Owner & Lead Planner 

@lemonsandwillowevents 

www.lemonsandwillowevents.com

This week’s guest: 

Adam Snook - Snook Photo + Co.

@snookphoto.co 

www.snookphotoco.com

Enjoy Adam’s music suggestion here: 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2feDdbD5araYcm6JhFHHw7?si=n0j3vpoHQmeSBAOvlpe78A

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Episodes we referenced in this episode:

Episode 001 - Family Drama and Wedding Planning 

Episode 010 - Timelines & Wedding Day Logistics

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On Episode 010: “Timelines & Wedding Day Logistics” I broke down all things timeline, coordination and logistics for you. I answered some great questions from couples all about handling perpetually late families, working in cultural traditions to the timeline, and making sure everything and everyone runs smoothly and stays on time. If you’ve ever wondered how a wedding planner puts together their timeline and how you can try to replicate that process - this episode is to help you along the way!

Your host:

Taylor Rhyne - Lemons & Willow Event Management, Owner & Lead Planner 

@lemonsandwillowevents 

www.lemonsandwillowevents.com

Follow along on social media!

@dazedandengagedpodcast 

Send us YOUR wedding planning questions to [email protected]