In this episode, Alyssa interviews Elizabeth Steed of With Whimsy & Wilder, a wedding and boudoir photographer, about how to choose the right photographer for your wedding. They discuss the importance of clicking with your photographer, the significance of personality and comfort, and the role of the photographer in capturing the essence of the couple and their wedding day. Elizabeth emphasizes the need for couples to love their photographer's style and editing, as well as the importance of contracts and insurance. They also touch on the concept of timeless photography and the significance of choosing a photographer whose work will stand the test of time.

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In this episode, Alyssa interviews Curry Malone, a florist and owner of Curry & Co. Events and Curry's Floral. Curry shares her journey in the wedding and event industry and discusses the importance of creativity, communication, and sustainability in her business. The conversation then shifts to the topic of DIY wedding florals, with Curry providing insights and advice on whether or not couples should consider doing their own floral arrangements. In this conversation, Curry of Curry & Co Events discusses the challenges and considerations of DIY wedding floral design. She emphasizes the importance of hiring a professional florist who can bring your vision to life and handle the logistics and technical aspects of floral design. Curry also shares tips for finding a reputable florist, such as checking their website and social media, reading reviews, and asking for recommendations. She highlights the value of experience and expertise in creating beautiful and stress-free wedding florals.

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Disney Channel star Brandon Baker, aka Johnny Tsunami, officiated Alexis + Quinton's wedding at the Tennessee State Museum. The couple shares their wedding journey, from their unique relationship beginnings to their wedding planning process. They discuss their engagement, proposal, and the deliberate approach they took to planning their wedding. The couple emphasizes the importance of aligning their wedding choices with their personalities and morals, resulting in a stress-free and affordable wedding experience. Quinton and Alexis Claybrooks share their wedding planning journey, from hiring lesser-known wedding pros to creating a unique and timeless wedding style. They also discuss their special officiant and offer advice for couples getting married.

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Shafonne Myers, the founder of Pretty Pear Bride, discusses her journey in the wedding industry and the importance of plus-size inclusivity. She shares her experience as a plus-size bride and how it inspired her to create a platform for other plus-size brides. Shafonne highlights the progress that has been made in offering plus-size options in wedding dress collections and the need for more size-inclusive bridal salons. She also talks about her collaborations with designers and her vision for her own line of curve-hugging dresses. Shafonne emphasizes the importance of making brides feel comfortable and seen throughout their wedding dress shopping experience.

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Pretty Pear Bride: https://prettypearbride.com/

Aisle Society: https://www.aislesociety.com/

Ella & Oak: https://www.ellaandoak.com/

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Bec Broaddus and Kelly Cabry, the owners of Mint Springs Farm, discuss the perks of booking an all-inclusive venue. They share their backgrounds in the hospitality industry and how they came together to purchase Mint Springs Farm. The venue offers all-inclusive packages that include floral design, catering, DJ services, rentals, transportation, and a wedding planner. They emphasize the importance of customization and transparency in their pricing. Mint Springs Farm also hosts community events and is looking to expand into corporate and social events.

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Anna Coats, owner of Marry Me Tampa Bay and Behind the Vows, discusses the emerging trend of wedding content creation. This service involves hiring content creators to film behind-the-scenes footage of the wedding day using iPhones. The appeal of this service is the quick turnaround time, with couples receiving the content within 24 to 48 hours. Couples can choose different packages based on their preferences, such as capturing interactions with family members or focusing on specific moments like a balloon drop. The deliverables include raw footage, an edited reel with music, and the option to customize the content. Anna emphasizes the importance of hiring a content creator who understands the logistics of a wedding day and can work seamlessly with other vendors. She also highlights the value of local wedding publications like Marry Me Tampa Bay, which provide inspiration, vetted vendor recommendations, and educational resources for couples.

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Marry Me Tampa Bay's Website: https://marrymetampabay.com/

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Abi and Dallas share their unique wedding story, from their non-traditional relationship timeline to their creative and personalized wedding planning process. They met at work and instantly hit it off, leading to a proposal during a picnic in Sedona, Arizona. The couple had a longer engagement due to being across the country, but they visited Nashville to tour venues and plan their special day. They chose a minimalistic venue, 14TENN, that required minimal decor, and they incorporated their love for thrifting and DIY by finding unique items for their wedding. Abby wore a vintage dress, while Dallas wore a custom suit. The couple's advice for future brides and grooms is to be picky with vendors, prioritize what's important to you, and save money by thrifting.

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BarBees Bartending is a mobile cocktail class company that started as an event bartending service. Their business has evolved to focus on bachelorette parties and corporate events, with 62% of their business coming from bachelorette parties. They currently operate in 11 cities across the US. The founders, Jess Blakley and Willow Sprague, started the business after attending bartending school together. They applied and were selected to appear on Shark Tank, which helped them refine their business and become better entrepreneurs. They received a deal from Daniel Lubetzky and his team has been supportive in helping them with PR and getting the word out. They have decided to focus on expanding in the cities they are already in before considering further expansion. They offer both in-person and virtual classes, catering to different groups and occasions.

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Sara Margulis, co-founder and CEO of Honeyfund, shares her journey and the evolution of the company. Honeyfund is a gift registry for couples getting married who want to receive contributions for their honeymoon or other life milestones. Sara explains how the idea for Honeyfund came about when she was planning her own wedding and couldn't find a suitable honeymoon registry. She discusses the impact of appearing on Shark Tank and partnering with Kevin O'Leary. Honeyfund has expanded beyond honeymoons and now offers funding options for other trips and life events. The platform is fee-free and aims to empower couples to have their dream wedding and still have money left over for their marriage.

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Check out this clip of Sara on Shark Tank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNR4w_kJgOg

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Hayley Paige, a former wedding dress designer, shares her journey in the wedding industry and the challenges she faced due to a lawsuit. She discusses the impact of social media and the ownership of social media accounts. Cheval also talks about her transition to shoe design and her experience on Say Yes to the Dress. She shares her plans for the future and her foundation, Girl You Might Know, which provides resources and support to young artists and entrepreneurs.

Read more on Hayley Paige's story here: https://www.businessinsider.com/hayley-paige-gutman-jlm-couture-controversy-timeline-2021-1

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