The Wedding Weirdos

This week the Wedding Weirdos explore the K-1 visa through a popular reality show. With the assistance of an immigration attorney (Law Offices of Cynthia Tyler - ), they share important tips for couples looking to go through this process, and wedding professionals wanting to help them along. Northern California wedding planner Eileen Lacey of E Events shares her expertise!

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Polaris One Business Coaching

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Cage and Aquarium

Ivy Hill Entertainment

Tips from Cynthia Tyler

1) Some basic tips:

It's easier to hire an immigration attorney and do it right the first time.

You'll need more paperwork and information than you think you do. Try to have everything in order and ready to go!

No one can rush the government right now under the Trump administration, and everything is taking longer than expected. Plan accordingly!

If married less than 2 years before filing for permanent residency (i.e., a green card), then expect to prove up your marriage to USCIS in about 2 years.

2) If your sweetheart is in the US and here on a student or tourist visa or work visa of some sort:

Beware immigrant intent. This is, that to have most visas, you can't have what is called "immigrant intent." If you marry a US citizen, that may trigger immigrant intent, especially if they begin the immigration process with you. You'll have to plan around your visa to make sure you don't have any travel issues, or importantly, any misrepresentation issues. That is, you shouldn't tell a CBP officer that you're just coming to work or visit, and then get married the next day and file a petition. 

3) If your sweetheart is in the US and does not have status or is in immigration court:

Marriage may be a good thing, but it won't be easy. Visit an immigration attorney to determine the exact plan - if out of status and that is the only immigration violation, an application to waive an unlawful entry due to hardship and a trip outside the country may be necessary. You don't want to do this without an attorney, as you could be barred from returning to the US for a number of years. If in court, you may have to prove your marriage is valid. 

4) If your sweetheart is not in the US:

You can do a fiance visa and have 90 days to get married, or you can get married first in the other country. If you're married, that's a stronger position for immigration, as you're already married.

5) Criminal issues, including arrests:

Definitely see an immigration attorney! There's a lot to consider in each specific arrest or conviction. 

Tyler and Shelley roll up a nice fat episode as they discuss a huge wedding trend in states where recreational marijuana is legal. Vendors all over the country are finding ways to work with couples who choose for their guests to consume cannabis, rather than alcohol. The Weirdos interview Philip Wolf, the founder of The Cannabis Wedding Expo and Cultivating Spirits.

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Supported By: Cage and Aquarium and Ivy Hill Entertainment

Show Correction: Cultivating Spirits is not specifically a catering company. Philip and his team work with private chefs to create dinners and events, but their primary role is to design the pairings and cannabis tours.

Each season, Tyler and Shelley bring in a special co-host for the Music and Photography (their specialties) episodes. Matt Roads of Ivy Hill Entertainment joins the Weirdos for this season’s music episode and it’s a good one! The crew tackles the hard question of a live band versus a DJ. You also don’t want to miss our interview with the talented and hilarious Mary Nisi of Toast and Jam DJs and Ampersand Co-Working Space.

Sponsor:

Smile Direct Club

Supported By:

Cage and Aquarium

Ivy Hill Entertainment

Shout Outs:

Wicker Park Inn

Scenic Backdrops

Joy Jones Planning

In our first ever MEET THE EXPERTS episode, we dive in deep with industry pro and wedding planner, Shar Pazand of City Girl Events.

In the first installment of a “Fading Traditions” episode (there will be more), Tyler and Shelley discuss wedding traditions that fewer couples are asking for as they plan their weddings. They also discuss how certain terminology is no longer appropriate due to the changing wedding landscape. Hugh Groman from the Hugh Groman Group discusses his experience running 3 different catering divisions in the Bay Area.

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IndieWed is THE alternative to a traditional wedding expo bringing together a curated group of talented industry artisans and couples looking for something a bit unique for their wedding. IndieWed is celebrating its 10th birthday and Tyler and Shelley discuss their experiences over the years and shout out some amazing wedding vendors. Kelly Horvath, founder of IndieWed, shares how she created one of the top wedding shows in the country and winning on Wheel of Fortune.

Sponsor

Rhetoric Coffee

Shoutouts

Ravenswood Event Center

Jeremy Lawson Photography

Bird and Egg Studios

Spike and Iris’ Wedding

Atmosphere Events

First Dance Vinyl

Gussied

Feast and Imbibe

Chicago Vintage Weddings

Renegade Craft Fair

Corrections

We missed some good shoutout. Apologies to companies like Ed and Eileen Photography, Toast and Jam, etc.

Episode 004 | Treat ‘Em Right | The “Vendor Treatment” Episode

In Episode 4 of The Wedding Weirdos Tyler and Shelley discuss how a little kindness can go a long way when looking to get the most of your wedding vendors. In the interview, Jefferson Bergey of The Lucky Devils Band tells us a can’t-miss story of being assaulted by a Father of the Bride.

Sponsor

Smile Direct Club 

Support

Cage and Aquarium 

Ivy Hill Entertainment

Show Links

Scopo Divino

Bawdy Storytelling

The Morning Pages

Jefferson Bergey Patreon

In the third episode of The Wedding Weirdos, Tyler and Shelley tackle the idea of pets (well, actually just animals in general) at a wedding. Tyler offends couples who release animals into habitats that are not their own, for aesthetics. Arielle and Sean share their crazy engagement and rad wedding ideas in our first ever interview with a bride and groom.

Sponsor

Polaris One Business Coaching

Support

Cage and Aquarium

Ivy Hill Entertainment

Shoutouts

Indie Wed 

Toonces the Driving Cat

Stinson Beach Community Center

Temascal Beach House

Bob’s Burgers Dead Butterflies

Enchantment Under The Sea - Back to the Future

Warren Dunes

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

DJ Chris Banks Soundcloud

Lill Street Arts Center

Napoleon Dynamite

Correction

After careful deliberation, we now believe the crazy uncle with the goat was claiming “he” was a mom to the goat. Not that the goat was a mom. Phew.

Correction

According to Snopes, uncooked rice does not affect bird digestion.

In episode two of The Wedding Weirdos, Tyler and Shelley discuss (completely sober, although not if you listen at half-speed) one of the best wedding expos out there - Wedtoberfest. This event invites couples to enjoy craft beer while chatting with prospective vendors for their wedding day. Wedtoberfest is a national craze and has shows in Chicago, Austin, Seattle, Denver, and Minneapolis. Special guest: Carlene Smith, of Naturally Yours Events - Founder of Wedtoberfest. Shelley breaks out the story where she saw a bride do a keg stand in her wedding dress.

Special Guest

Carlene Smith of Naturally Yours Events

Sponsor

Just Add Beer Sauce and Marinade Mix

Support

Cage and Aquarium

Ivy Hill Entertainment

Shoutouts

Wedtoberfest

Generosity.org

Revolution Brewing

Souls of Mischief - 93 'Til Infinity

Pacific Pinball Museum

Hot Doug’s

Midway Games

Flatbranch

Confirmed

The original Mortal Kombat was created by Midway games

Snoop Dogg is NOT ordained, but his mother is.

In the first episode of The Wedding Weirdos, Tyler and Shelley discuss who they are, why they love weddings, what they’ve witnessed, and how this podcast can convince couples and industry pros to let their freak flag fly. Special guest: wedding planner, Jen Henderson, of A Fresh Event. She shares the story of her very own wedding mullet and her dream of planning a Space Jam-themed wedding.

Welcome to The Wedding Weirdos!

Special Guest

Wedding Planner Jen Henderson of A Fresh Event

Jen shares the story of her very own "wedding mullet" and discusses her dream of planning a Space Jam themed wedding.

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Rhetoric Coffee 

Supported by

Cage and Aquarium

Ivy Hill Entertainment 

Show shoutouts:

South Shore Cultural Center

Harpo’s

Thursday Therapy

National Hellenic Museum

Clover Events

Maypole Studios

Ska music

DJ Roomba

Space Jam

No corrections that we know of :).