The Wedding Dish

Your honeymoon should reflect what you two enjoy doing. If you like adventure, there are so many amazing places to visit; if you are a beach person, your options are limitless! Cecile shares her top tips for planning your honeymoon. 

Guest: Cecile, Boundless Travels

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• 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.

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When your work schedule isn't flexible, holiday weekends become a very viable option for planning your wedding. Getting married over a holiday comes with unique challenges and benefits.

If you're seeing holiday commercials on TV, you can assume that a venue that is open to the general public (like a country club, hotel, or restaurant) will have holiday decor. Sometimes it's just twinkle lights, while other times you'll find nutcrackers or a tree.

Guest: Carrie Murray, BRA Network

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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.

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"We wanted a ceremony that included our parents because merging families was a big reason behind getting married — and wanted everyone to be able to understand the ceremony, so we created a very intentional bilingual ceremony and celebration."

When Elyse and her husband were getting married, they wanted to be certain that everyone could understand and participate in the celebration. So, they decided to have a friend get ordained and perform the ceremony in both English and Spanish. 

And it doesn't stop there. This wedding is amazing! Get all the details of this remote lakeside wedding in Maine on this week's episode of The Wedding Dish! 

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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.

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How do we learn about different cultures and customs? Ask! Millen, a wedding and event planner in the Washington DC area, shares her experience growing up as an Eritrean woman in the United States and the importance of culture and tradition in wedding celebrations.

Guest: Millen's Occasions

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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.

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When I hop on a call with potential clients, they almost never know what to ask me. And, who can blame them? They haven't done this before! So, I compiled some of the most important questions to ask your photographer (and one not to ask) so you are good to go when you hop on a call!

No guest this week - just me! :)

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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.

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Jeanell loves gushing about her own marriage of 17 years and how they keep the fun and laughter alive while keeping it hot and spicy! Hold onto your seats! She's a Relationship Coach and Marriage Strategist who teaches couples how to create more peace, joy, and connection in their marriage and family - and also has the cutest story about how she met her husband. Jeanell's incredible journey to healing started during her divorce and she shares the "gifts" and golden nuggets from that experience.  

Guest: Jeanell, Save Our Marriage

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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.

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You’re engaged - hooray! Now what? The foundations of wedding planning start here.

These two humans came together to share their vast knowledge of wedding planning in their book, Guide to SMART Wedding Planning. Get all the insider info on this week’s episode of The Wedding Dish!

Guests: Jeri Solomon and Edna Dratch-Parker, Real Deal Wedding Insiders

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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.

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Our society often focuses on “firsts”. First babies mean a shower, first weddings are thought of to be the “big” celebration. But, what about second+ weddings? Don’t we get to celebrate those, too?

“Remarriages, stepfamilies, and blended families don't have to be unhappy for people. In fact, I want to be a voice that you can build a beautiful and happy life as a stepparent or adult in a blended family.”

And, this week on The Wedding Dish, we’re chatting about remarriages, bringing blended families together, and being happy - on your wedding day and in your family.

Guest: Amy Stone, Amy Says So

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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.

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What’s the difference between a wedding and an elopement? And, what the heck is adventure elopement? Everyone should have the celebration that’s the right fit for them. We’re dishing about the differences between having a traditional wedding and eloping. 

Guest: Brianna, Brianna Parks Photography

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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.

Did you know you can get a custom, made-to-order wedding gown without breaking the bank? Grace + Ivory is on a mission to make dresses affordable without compromising a bit of quality.

This week on The Wedding Dish, we're dishing about...

• why is try-at-home a good option for some

... and more!

Guest: Tina Wong, Grace + Ivory

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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.