The We Do Wedding Podcast

Jen Milano, owner of mobile bar The Vintage Horse in Connecticut, joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to talk us through how she transformed an old horse trailer into one of the busiest mobile bars in the state in only a couple of years.

In our conversation, we talked about the challenges small business owners face, especially those who started their businesses during the pandemic; the cost of doing things the right way; and how Jen's managed to start up and operate her newish business with two toddlers in the house!

Mostly, our conversation made us yearn for warm summer nights at outdoor weddings with a specialty cocktail in our hands. By the time this airs, we should be living that dream! 

Where to find her: thevintagehorses.com 

Email: [email protected]

Social media: @thevintagehorse on Instagram and Facebook

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Gretchen Maurer, hairdresser, consultant, educator, and author, joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to talk about what she's learned after being in the wedding beauty business for over thirty years--and why she's transferred some of that knowledge into a popular educational Facebook group and several books.

Gretchen was the first person to launch a wedding hair/e-commerce website back in 1998 and has been passionate about educating couples AND hair stylists ever since. She's become an expert in the "successful wedding morning" after learning all the things that can prevent starting your big day right. We chatted about why it's so important for hair and makeup artists to wear multiple hats, and why having one particular style you're good at isn't enough to serve wedding clients well.

We really enjoyed talking to Gretchen about what all our jobs have in common: our clients are vulnerable, and we work with them on an extremely meaningful and potentially anxiety-filled day. As a result, her stories and advice are full of wisdom and soul. 

Where to find her books: The Business of Bridal Beauty and The Morning of Your Wedding: How Will Yours Be? 

Email: [email protected]

Social media: @gretchenmaurerupdos on Instagram and @weddingmorningsuccess on Facebook 

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Regina: @weddingsbyreginamarie
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Kylie Costello, venue coordinator at 19Main in New Milford, CT joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to talk about the 1900's renovated bank that's become a popular wedding venue.

Kylie told us about her journey from new coordinator, straight out of college, to a seasoned pro with hundreds of weddings under her belt--and what she's learned over the past six years. We learned that 19Main's central location and neutral, elegant backdrop make it popular for all kinds of couples who want to make a classic, full-service venue their own.

We were surprised to learn that 19Main offers a full day to its couples instead of setting an hourly time limit. This flexibility is a huge draw for couples wanting to set up and break down their own decorations/design. Kylie shared some of her favorite parts of the process and, of course, some lessons she's learned the hard way. We loved learning about this venue and Kylie's journey with it!

Where to find them: 19main.com 

Email: [email protected]

Social media: @19Main on Instagram and Facebook 

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Regina: @weddingsbyreginamarie
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Masumi and Luciana, a wife and wife coordination, design, and event planning service out of San Francisco, joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to talk about turning their strengths into a shared venture (and serving the LGBTQ+ community)!

Masumi and Luciana chatted with us about what they each bring to the table, how their very different personalities meld together to give clients the ultimate wedding planning experience, and why a couple's budget will never be the reason they will or won't work with them.

We also talked about what wedding vendors can mean to LGBTQ+ couples and why their experience having a destination, multi-cultural wedding helped them make the decision to start their wedding planning business. We are so grateful to have connected with these heart-centered, kind folks on the other side of the country. 

Where to find them: eventsbygs.com 

Email: [email protected]

Social media: @eventsbygs on Instagram and Facebook 

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Emily Spurlock, a custom stationer based in New York, joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to talk about her obsession for design and production and how that's led to a six-figure luxury wedding business.

Emily does more than wedding stationery. From wildly unexpected custom illustrations to day-of details, designed dance floors, and installations that transform spaces, Emily is able to help clients every step of the way in creating a spectacularly designed wedding.

We talked about the origins of her design obsession, how she entered the upscale wedding industry in New York City, and how she's learned to have a backbone and boundaries over the years. She shared so much knowledge with us about all things design, we know you'll learn something from this episode.

Where to find her: emilykathrynpaper.com 

Email: [email protected]

Social media: @emilykathrynpaper on Instagram and Facebook 

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Podcast: @weddoweddingpodcast
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Brittany Sherwood, co-owner of Tents Unlimited based in Connecticut, joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to talk about all the rentable items that are needed for weddings--and the ones that can elevate a space to match a client's wildest dreams.

In keeping with our conversation last week about rentals and the importance of thinking through the 'cost-effectiveness' of having a backyard wedding, Brittany educated us on what goes into running a successful rental business, what new things they've added in the past couple years, and what clients can expect when hiring Tents Unlimited.

Brittany was a wealth of knowledge, and anyone planning a non-venue wedding needs to listen to this episode.

Where to find her: tents-unlimited.com 

Email: [email protected]

Social media: @tentsunlimitedct on Instagram and Facebook 

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Podcast: @weddoweddingpodcast
Regina: @weddingsbyreginamarie
Cate: @catebarryphotography

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Mae and Stelle are a wife and wife wedding videography team based out of St. Petersburg, Florida and serving clients worldwide. They talked with Regina and Cate about the soul and purpose that drives their business; in the process, they created a space of vulnerability, emotional honesty, and PURE LOVE that left us buzzing and happy.

Mae and Stelle got their start as a videography duo when they began their own long-distance romance years ago. Through the process of falling in love and documenting it, they learned that capturing that most ephemeral and sought-after emotion is their life work and soul's passion.

We got DEEP in our conversation, fighting nerves and tech issues and even more important, the fear of not being able to properly articulate how meaningful our work is. We talked at length about their creative process, the energetic aspect of their work, and why they specifically love working with LGBTQ+ couples. Mae and Stelle's passion for what they do and their adoration and support for each other is absolutely undeniable. This was a very special episode with very special humans.

Where to find her: maeinlovefilms.com 

Email: [email protected]

Social media: @mae.inlove, @stelle.inlove, and @maeinlovefilms on Instagram and @Mae and Stelle on Youtube 

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Kendra Hayes of Green Haven, an outdoor wedding venue in Pomfret, Connecticut, joined Regina and Cate to discuss the beauty of the sprawling property and why the Green Haven team has decided to specialize in small (fewer than 50 people) weddings.

Kendra fit in well with us, as she is clearly a type-A people pleasure who will go above and beyond to make things easy and gorgeous for her wedding clients. In addition to chatting about what kinds of people typically book Green Haven, we also wound up talking about backup plans, boundaries, and blueberry patches.

We learned about Green Haven's dream team and talked with Kendra about her other wedding related business, Haze Designs Weddings, where she uses her talent as a graphic artist and her eye for layering and detail to create bespoke stationery. We cannot wait to visit Green Haven (and meet Kendra in person)--it sounds like a nature lover's paradise that truly caters to a couple's dream for a gorgeous, outdoor, intimate wedding. 

Where to find them: greenhavenconnecticut.com 

Email: [email protected]

Social media: @greenhavenct and @hazedesignsweddings on Instagram

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Justin and Steph Ziebell are married life partners and a wedding videography duo based in Connecticut and serving couples worldwide. They joined Regina and Cate to talk about their inspiration, what makes their wedding films unique, and who they love working with. 

They love creating one-of-a-kind unique wedding films that evoke nostalgia and feel more like home movies than blockbuster movies, and they use a combination of digital and Super 8 film to achieve that affect. We talked at length about why they adopted this style when the current trends are more dramatic and cinematic. They explained that their inspirations come from film and its beautiful imperfections, and these qualities help them tell more authentic stories about and for their couples.

It was fun getting to know these two and learn about their unique offering and shooting style, as they bring totally different strengths and creative passions to their business and are doing something that stands out in the industry.

Where to find them: www.americanroseweddings.com 

Email: [email protected]

Social media: @americanroseweddings on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram 

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Podcast: @weddoweddingpodcast
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