The WeddingZilla Podcast

DJ Mike Walter from Elite Entertainment out of New Jersey. Mike has owed Elite Entertainment since 1993 and is know as an Icon in the Mobile DJ industry. He has wrote several books including his new release titled "On This Date In Music" www.onthisdateinmusic.com In this episode Mike talks about being a Wedding Officiant. He offers up great tips to wedding couples. Mike even talks about transitioning from Wedding Officiant to Wedding DJ/MC. This is a episode you will not want to miss! . . .

Michael Greenberg is back to talk about "What Not To Do" with lighting at your wedding. Michael talks about correct positioning of monograms and believe it or not  the dance floor is not the best place.  Correctly uplighting your wedding venue and not all uplighting is created equal. Hear the differences and yes we get a little techy but, some great take aways as there is a significant difference. 

Wyatt and Matt get into specifics on picking out music for your wedding reception. Thinking about placement. How many songs to give your DJ. The importance about having that discussion with your DJ about music. This is always a great question from wedding couples. Take a listen today! 

Destination Weddings with Brian Buonassissi. Brian from http://djbrianbofficial.com/  who does luxury weddings all over the world discusses planning destination weddings. Brian has suggestions on hiring a destination wedding planner and tips to make it a huge success! 

In this episode Matt and Wyatt breakdown cocktails all the way through reception. Tips for selecting music. Tips on timeline. Biggest tip of all is doing what works for you as the wedding couple. Lot's of information. Lot's of details.  

In this episode we have special guest Jennifer Jasso Wedding Photographer from www.JenniferJassoweddings.com who gives tips on selecting a Wedding Photographer. Tips such as: Why have two shooters. Differences in style. How much time to book your photographer for. Expected time for delivery of Photos. How much to budget for your photographer and much more. 

In this Episode we have special guest Nicole Peters Sales Director from Ventura Rental Party & Events. Nicole shares tips with working with your rental company such as: When to book your rental company. What sells out first. What to budget for a rental company. Tips on selecting a rental company. Having a backup plan for those outdoor events. Popular trends in weddings right now and more.  Matt and Wyatt agree this episode is packed with great tips! 

Tips for an Outdoor Wedding Episode 13

DJ Dave Grimm owner of Signature Talent in Northern Virginia started who is not only a DJ, but started out playing instruments and specializing in being a percussionist. Grimm because of his experience is a popular wedding DJ for South Asian weddings in the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. market. Not only does he DJ, but he also plans the drums at Indian Weddings. Dave Grimm gets into the differences of drums and traditions of South Asian weddings or Indian weddings.

Courtney Haynes from www.OneSweetDayEvents.com explains what a "Wedding First Look" is and why you should have it. Wedding First Looks are great for pictures, video and taking that edge off that stress of seeing each other. Does it take away the first time you see each other at the ceremony? Courtney explains and shares her experience with the exact thing. Matt and Wyatt comment on the Wedding First look at share their experiences as well.