Casi and Hillary start reflecting on the year (almost) behind us - it's really that time of year again!  

What have been some of your business and personal highs for 2024?  What about the lows that we more rarely talk about? 

We dive into some of our big wins, funny stories, and reflections from this year, the good, the bad, and the "to be continued".

Tell us you're listening!  Share this episode on social media and tag us with some of your 2024 Highs and Lows!

Want to checkout the Modern Wedding Planning Course hot off the press from Kayloe Bridal?  Check it out here: https://kayloebridal.com/wedding-planning-course 

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Private Property Weddings are one of the hot trends in the wedding industry at the moment and Hillary is breaking down
1. What is a Private Property Wedding
2. Does a "backyard" wedding really save you money?
3. What vendors need to know ahead of time when working a private property wedding

Mentioned in the episode:
https://www.theeventhelper.com/
https://kayloebridal.com/2022/07/13/why-small-intimate-weddings-in-portland-are-the-way-to-go/

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Join us today as we welcome attorney Ann Koppuzha, who talks about the critical importance of having strong, up-to-date, and FRIENDLY contracts in the ever-evolving wedding industry.

With over a decade of experience at top law firms and the Department of Justice, Ann brings a wealth of legal knowledge to the table. During our discussion, we'll cover:

• Transforming your standard contracts to meet 2024’s market demands
• Common mistakes wedding pros make with their contracts and how to avoid them
• How a well-crafted contract can enhance the client experience
• Essential contract clauses that protect you and your couples
• Overlooked elements you may not have considered for your contracts
• Tips for finding the right contract template for your unique business niche

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to protect their business and provide an exceptional client experience. 

Grab your FREE guide, Contracts → Clients, 3 Strategies for Savvy Wedding Pros to Wiin More Brides, here: https://www.powerhouse-legal.com/contract-guide-wedding-pro

Connect with Ann on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/powerhouselegal/

Grab a rock-solid contract to protect your business here: https://thebusinessreserve.com/products/wedding-photography-contract

Reach out to Ann here to review your contract, protect your brand, or solve another legal dilemma: https://www.powerhouse-legal.com/wedding-lawyer

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Jenny Bowker, a vet in the Bridal Beauty industry, joins us today to chat all things hair, makeup, and getting ready on your wedding day!

Whether you're a photographer, florist, another beauty expert, or a Bride, you'll learn super helpful wisdom and pro tips you never would have thought of!

Follow Jenny at @sistergoldenbridal and find more of her work at www.jennybowkermakeup.com

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 Have you ever found yourself working a Wedding and the same question or confusion arises again and again?   Even though we are wedding professionals with several years of experience, we still have questions! 

We’re here to address those pesky questions once and for all.  Casi and Hillary bring their real questions to each other to see if they can get some answers.

Do you have questions too?  We’ll be doing frequent installments of Spilling the Tea episodes, so DM us on Instagram with YOUR burning questions so we can address them next time!

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Casi and Hillary are digging IN to a popular conversation circling amidst wedding professionals right now: this episode is all about ghosting!

- What are we even talking about when we are throwing around the term "ghosting" 

- Why you might be getting ghosted
 
- How to turn ghosting into being productive for your business

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Hillary comes to you with a solo episode, sharing a quick book review and highlights on the top 3 business books that can take your business to the next level along with lots of helpful insights and tid-bits. 

1. Company of One: by Paul Jarvis
2. Get Rich, Lucky Bitch: by Denise Duffield-Thomas
3. The Big Leap: by Gay Hendricks

Honorable Mentions

- Chillpreneur: also by Denise Duffield-Thomas
- I know how she does it: by Laura Vanderkam
- The Creative Habit: by Twyla Tharp
- Originals: by Adam Grant
- Quiet: by Susan Cain

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!  Hillary of Kayloe Bridal is permanently joining Casi and Wedding Salt as *co-host* and is here to stay!

If you don't know Hillary yet, she is the owner and Designer at Kayloe Bridal, planning weddings in Portland, Oregon.  Follow her on Instagram @kayloebridal 

In today's episode, we dive into the 5 key touch points we think every Photographer should have with their clients and what it looks like to have a Planner involved in each one.  The touch points we cover:
1. Inquiry through onboarding
2. Engagement session
3. 6 months before event
4. 1 month before event
5. 1 week before event

Keep tuning in to Wedding Salt for a fresh perspective on the Wedding Industry, being a business owner, and how to work harmoniously in both!

*stay salty!* (just kidding)

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In this episode, Hillary, the owner and planner of Kayloe Bridal and I talk about what we forsee in the wedding industry in 2024, the importance of hiring a planner, trusting your vendors, and some photography predictions I see coming this year. 

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@weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloebridal