The Wedding Masterclass Podcast

Wedding vows and wedding speeches can be considered as one of the less planned for parts of a wedding day, but one of the most memorable. In episode 12, we talk about what these moments have meant to us even as co-creators on the wedding day.

In episode 11, Maggie shares a story about a behind the scenes disaster that she saw as a planner when working with a caterer earlier on in her career. This experience is where she learned the importance of caterer. If you are thinking about having your favorite restaurant or private chef cater your event think again! Join us on our last segment of the “Booking Your Vendors" series.

In episode 10, we sat down to start a journey with you all. In this new journey, we focus on booking each vendor. In episode 10, Maggie talks about scheduling tasting appointments, and other important steps when booking a caterer. 

In episode 9, we sit down and talk about  how to choose a venue that aligns with your vision.

In episode 8,  we are discussing creating your Wedding guest list.

 One common challenge when creating a guest list will be our parents desired list.  I don't believe it's possible to create the guest list without your parents input at some point. Understand they do have people important to them also. 

During this episode we talk about

1. Finding a venue early in the process, large enough to accommodate guest.

2. On average 20% of your guest, won’t be able to make it. With some no shows on the day of. 

3. Do you want kids at the wedding? If you are going to have kids, think of what age group you want there. 

 In episode 2, we discuss choosing your wedding colors.

Elementary school holds some of the greatest memories. The best day ever was always field day, when you knew you were going to school to play! But school days were just plain normal. Except, one special bright spot one good old game of "kickball". Playing kickball at P.E. held some of the greatest moments and greatest memories in my elementary school days. It was there I learned to be a winner and would surprise myself. I tried different shoes, and even wore shorts if it meant I’d be better at kickball. With a full school year with the same group of classmates we got a good idea of who was athletic, could kick the ball far, and you better believe that's who we wanted on our team. Gersan, Wismy, Wendell, Fedner those kids were bright! I remember their names like we were just playing kickball yesterday with no care in the world for the South Florida heat.

Winning was fun! 

After countless games of losing and nail biters, it didn't take long to figure out who to partner up with if you wanted to win. Besides, P.E. only lasted thirty minutes and when our P.E. coach blowed that whistle it was time to go in.

From a very young age I wanted to surround myself around winners. Being in the wedding industry for about six years now, I’ve met some amazing people a long the way. But when you least expect it, you come across people that are so special. The type that stick out to you and aspire to partner up with. There winners..... 

In kickball, the kids you want on your team are the ones who kicked the ball the farthest. Why? Well because us not so great kickers have a chance to touch home base and join in on putting some points up on the board. And after meeting Maggie after a email introduction, we went on to work side by side on a few projects together. I've known Maggie for close to two years now and we discussed starting the podcast last year. When the year started(2019) it felt right to team up and start producing episodes. 

Maggie Rodriguez is a a well seasoned thirteen year professional that I learn from and glean inspiration. But she’s also someone that I really mesh well with. 

The Behind The Veil Podcast was created to share raw authentic off the cuff wedding planning advice. With plenty of episodes on wedding photography coming soon! But I love weddings as a whole and not just the photography aspect. I have invested into this podcast because of this love. 

And let me tell you this podcasting journey has been great. We’re really building something here. And we’re doing this to give our clients and prospective clients a channel to get to know us. A way to hear some of what we have to offer. The Behind The Veil Podcast ultimately gives you the listener an opportunity to have a resource built on 20 years of experience combined. We will talk about some of things that aren’t being talked about. With the Behind The Veil Podcast, we are not just helping you plan your wedding but plan the wedding of your dreams.

We are happy to have you on this journey with us. And right now we invite you to a new series where we explore together  “What It Takes To Plan Your Wedding”.