The Wedding Dish

The Wedding Dish

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The Wedding Dish episodes

  • Live Entertainment Brings People Together

    Live entertainment is... entertaining! Even if you're not a big dancer, the performance itself is entertaining. Find a band that you vibe with and your guests will love the music, the dancing, and the performance itself!

    Guest: Kimmie, Paradigm Party Band

    Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.

    Grab the wedding planning zine here!

    This episode is brought to you by...

    • Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
    • District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
    • Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing.
    • 17hats. Business (and podcasting) just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
    • Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)

      • Disclaimer: This contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

      25 min
    • Balloon Sculptures and Magical Installations that are Show-Stopping

      Balloons add a magical element to your wedding. They can have a childhood wander element that can really entrance your guests and be elegant. Sean creates jaw-dropping balloon installations, sculptures, and installations at weddings and events - and he creates memorable experiences through balloon animals, crowns, jetpacks, or caricatures. The options are truly limitless!

      Guest: Sean Edwards, The Balloon Guy

      Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.

      Grab the wedding planning zine here!

      This episode is brought to you by...

      • Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
      • District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
      • Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing.
      • 17hats. Business (and podcasting) just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
      • Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)

        • Disclaimer: This contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

        17 min
      • African Honeymoons: From Adventure to the Ultimate Relaxation Retreat

        African honeymoons can be the ultimate safari and a relaxing beachside retreat, but they go well beyond that. Are wineries and waterfalls more your style? South Africa offers incredible food and wine in addition to a safari. We're covering everything from guerrilla treks and sleeping outdoors to luxury retreats. Michelle and Cayley paint a picture of what romantic getaways can look like in Africa. I'm booking my ticket right now!

        Guests: Michelle and Cayley, Journeys by Emerge

        Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.

        Grab the wedding planning zine here!

        This episode is brought to you by...

        • Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
        • District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
        • Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing.
        • 17hats. Business (and podcasting) just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
        • Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)

          • Disclaimer: This contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

          29 min
        • Dance Lessons: A Bonding Experience with Your Partner

          Investing in dance lessons is a bonding experience with your partner that you will carry with you beyond the wedding night. Dance lessons can absolutely make an impact during your wedding - and, learning a new skill together is magical.

          Guest: Krista Ramirez, Your Night Choreo

          Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.

          Grab the wedding planning zine here!

          This episode is brought to you by...

          • Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
          • District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
          • Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing.
          • 17hats. Business (and podcasting) just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
          • Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)

            • Disclaimer: This contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

            23 min
          • The Five Components of Love

            Dr. Mark Hicks helps us build trust by understanding the five components of love so we can have a happy, healthy relationship in this week's episode.

            Guest: Dr. Mark Hicks, author of Learning Love: Building a Life that Matters and Healthy Relationships that Last

            Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.

            Grab the wedding planning zine here!

            This episode is brought to you by...

            • Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
            • District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
            • Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing.
            • 17hats. Business (and podcasting) just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
            • Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)

              • Disclaimer: This contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

              21 min
            • Blind Reaction: Vogue 2025 Wedding Predictions

              I'm sharing my blind reactions to Vogue's predictions for which wedding trends will be in and out for 2025. See how many I agree and disagree with - and what I get my soapbox about this year! lol

              Remember to always do what you like. Trends and just trends and your wedding should reflect you as a couple!

              As I said last year, this article was not as inclusive as it should be. Vogue said "bride and groom" when referring to couples. If that upset you, know that you are not alone.

               

              Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.

              Grab the wedding planning zine here!

              This episode is brought to you by...

              • Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
              • District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
              • Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing.
              • 17hats. Business (and podcasting) just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
              • Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)

                • Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

                47 min
              • Prepare for the Worst and Look Your Best on Your Wedding Day!

                We can’t prevent every potential accident or wardrobe mishap on our wedding days, but we can be prepared for pretty much everything that might come our way with these incredible tools!

                Guest: Risa Kostis Creative and The Rescue Kit Company

                Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.

                Grab the wedding planning zine here!

                This episode is brought to you by...

                • Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
                • District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
                • Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing.
                • 17hats. Business (and podcasting) just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
                • Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)

                  • Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

                  42 min
                • Where to Get Advice and a Shift Toward Traditional Wedding Celebrations

                  You're planning a wedding. You start researching online, follow some influencers on social media and suddenly you're inundated with information. Some of it's conflicting, some of it makes perfect sense. How do you know what - and who - to listen to? If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you! I'm dishing with an incredible DC-based wedding planner about filtering through advice, plus the shift we're seeing toward more "traditional" wedding celebrations for 2025.

                  Guest: Alyssa Glorioso, Glorious Weddings & Events and The Wedding Planning Playbook

                  Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.

                  Grab the wedding planning zine here!

                  This episode is brought to you by...

                  • Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
                  • District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
                  • Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing.
                  • 17hats. Business (and podcasting) just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
                  • Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)

                    • Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

                    42 min
                  • Rad Weddings and Unique Celebrations: Cemetery Ceremonies, Raptors and Rings, and More!

                    Radhika Graham is back to talk about some of the super cool, totally unique weddings she's planned. From raptors flying into the wedding ceremony to cemeteries and beyond.

                    Guest: Radhika Graham, Rad Occasions

                    Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.

                    Grab the wedding planning zine here!

                    This episode is brought to you by...

                    • Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
                    • District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
                    • Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing.
                    • 17hats. Business (and podcasting) just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
                    • Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)

                      • Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

                      22 min
                    • What Does a Wedding Planner's Wedding Look Like?

                      Wondering how a wedding planner celebrates their big day? Me, too! This week, I'm dishing with planner Cassie LaMere about her New Years Eve wedding!

                      Guest: Cassie LaMere Events

                      Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.

                      Grab the wedding planning zine here!

                      This episode is brought to you by...

                      • Photos from the Harty, a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
                    • District Bliss, a community of business owners; get the support you need to skyrocket your business with ease!
                    • Sprout Creative, marketing for heart-centered businesses; grow your potential through smart marketing.
                    • 17hats. Business (and podcasting) just got easier. At The Wedding Dish, we use 17hats for scheduling guests, questionnaires, to develop our show notes, and for our all of guest management. It’s the CRM that makes it easy to run two businesses and two podcasts seamlessly.
                    • Chill Paws, human-grade CBD for your furry pals (use CLOU15 for a discount!)

                      • Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

                      34 min

                    About The Wedding Dish

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                    Grab your fork and knife, and take a seat at our table as we dish on all things weddings. You’ll hear stories and tips from real couples and wedding pros about life, love and entrepreneurship. The…