Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Alan Berg of the Wedding Business Solutions Podcast chat about business tips to prepare your business for engagement season.

With more than 25 years in sales, marketing, and sales management, Alan Berg is uniquely qualified to help wedding and event businesses succeed. He was included in the “Top 100 Speakers To Watch in 2024” by Motivator Music on LinkedIn, alongside Tony Robbins, Gary V, and Dave Ramsey. He’s the wedding and event industry’s first Certified Speaking Professional™ and one of only 44 Global Speaking Fellows worldwide!

Alan is the host of the Wedding Business Solutions Podcast (with over 250,000 downloads) and has extensive sales, sales management, and marketing experience ranging from publishing two wedding magazines to Vice President of Sales at The Knot. He’s an Education Expert for WeddingPro and consults for major industry websites in Ireland, Dubai, India, Australia, and the UK, as well as countless venues, hotels, bridal shops, planners, entertainers, and more.

Follow Alan:

Alan Berg's Website, Wedding Business Solutions Podcast, and shop Alan's books!

Show Notes:

-Introduction
-Professional Background
-Engagement Season Preparation
-Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Analysis
-Effective Communication Strategies
-Converting Inquiries to Bookings
-Standing Out in a Saturated Market
-Closing Advice

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Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Jessica Bishop of The Budget Savvy Bride chat about tips for saving money for your wedding.

Jessica Bishop is a budget wedding expert, a best-selling author, and the founder of The Budget Savvy Bride, an extensive online resource to help couples plan a beautiful wedding on a budget they can actually afford. Jessica has shared her money-saving tips and planning advice with outlets such as The New York Times, Washington Post, GMA, BRIDES, Refinery 29, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, and more. Jessica is also the host of The Bouquet Toss: Wedding Planning Podcast. Her book, The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer, is an Amazon best-seller, with over 250,000 copies sold! 

Follow Jessica:

Websites:
The Budget Savvy Bride
The Bouquet Toss Podcast

Social Media:
TBSB on Facebook
TBSB on Instagram
TBSB on Pinterest
TBSB on TikTok
TBSB on LinkedIn

Show Notes:

• Introduction
• Jessica Bishop Introduction
• Most Impactful Ways to Save Money on a Wedding
• Guest List and Cost
• Recent Trends in Smaller Weddings
• Common Mistakes Couples Make When Saving Money
• How Couples Should Prioritize Their Budget
• Transparency in Vendor Costs
• DIY Projects
• Finding Budget-Friendly Vendors
• Recent Trends in Wedding Planning
• Inspiration for Creating The Budget Savvy Bride
• Budget Savvy Bride Today
• Conclusion

A Word About My Wedding Songs
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Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Chavah Grant of Vida Chic Weddings and Events chat about Hawaiian weddings.

Meet Chavah Grant, the creative genius behind Vida Chic Weddings and Events, a luxury event-planning boutique that's turning dreams into reality across the globe. With a knack for crafting unique weddings and jaw-dropping decor, Chavah's work has graced over 100 publications, shows, and media outlets, earning her well-deserved accolades in the industry. Whether planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Chavah's expertise ensures no detail is overlooked, from budget-friendly DIY hacks to opulent luxury touches. 

Her channel is a treasure trove of wedding wisdom, offering everything from stress-busting affirmations to insider tips on planning your perfect day, no matter where in the world you choose to say "I do." She is known as the "Tiktok Wedding Planner," a Luxury Wedding and Event Planner, and a Business Strategist.

Show Notes:

• Introduction
• A Heartwarming Wedding Moment
• Introducing Chavah Grant
• Incorporating Hawaiian Traditions into Weddings
• Leis
• Cultural Blessings
• Music and Songs
• Seasonal Considerations in Hawaii
• Choosing the Perfect Hawaiian Island
• Tips for Planning a Hawaiian Destination Wedding
• The Curated Wedding: A Unique Wedding Planning Resource
• Connecting with Chavah Grant

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Shellie Reid-Warner of Rel(EVENT) Event Planning & Design chat about wedding mistakes and what to avoid.

Shellie Reid Warner, Owner of rel(EVENT) Event Planning, specializing in creating heartfelt weddings, fabulous galas, and fun social and corporate events in stunning spaces and homes in and around the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania.  With an emphasis on making moments worth remembering, we listen and learn about our client's vision and dreams for their celebration, so we can reflect their mission and personality in every aspect of the event from curated music to unexpected decor. Providing clients with our wealth of experience and resources, we cut through the noise and connect them straight to a great team of creatives they can trust to plan and execute their event exactly as they imagined...and maybe a little bit better, so they can impress you.

Follow Shellie:
Website: https://www.releventeventplanning.com/
IG: @releventeventplanning
FB: @releventeventplanning

Show Notes:
-Heartwarming Wedding Moments
-Meet Shellie
-Wedding Trends
-Creating Uniqueness
-Most Important Aspects of Wedding
-Wedding Planning Mistakes
-Unrealistic Expectations
-Ceremonies Gone Wrong
-Reception Gone Wrong
-Eating During Wedding Day
-Reasons to Hire A Planner
-Prevent Overspending
-Food & Beverage Gone Wrong
-Room Layouts Gone Wrong
-Communicate With Vendors
-Connect With Shellie

A Word About My Wedding Songs
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 Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Chris Dalla Riva of Can't Get Much Higher & his girlfriend Devin chat about being guests at their friends' weddings.

See Chris's conversation with Matt on Can't Get Much Higher.

Show Notes:
-Attending Friends' Weddings
-How Devin & Chris Met
-About Devin & Chris
-Unity Ceremonies
-Church Weddings
-Cocktail Hour Vibes
-Formal Dances
-First Dances
-The Party's Over
-Tosses & Cake Cutting
-Party Music
-Music Choices
-DJs vs. Bands
-Good DJ Qualities
-Wedding Guests Perspective
-Follow Chris

A Word About My Wedding Songs
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Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Alejandro “Alex” Reyes of DJ Alex Reyes Entertainment chat about his inspirational story of living life with a disability.

Alejandro Alex Reyes is the proud owner of DJ Alex Reyes Entertainment based in #fremont CA. His company has provided Mobile DJ Sound Reinforcement & Uplight services all over the SF Bay Area and beyond since Jan 1, 2001. 

If you want to learn more about it visit his official website www.djalexreyes.com also on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @djalexreyes.

Learn about Alex's father Manuel Reyes.

Show Notes:
-Memorable DJ Show
-Meet Alex Reyes
-Dad's Influence
-Getting Through COVID
-Honoring Dad
-Living with Cerebral Palsy
-Sharing Personal Story in the Press
-Disability Challenges
-DJing with Cerebral Palsy
-Overcoming the Disability
-Advice for Aspiring DJs
-Biggest Accomplishment
-Government Appointment
-Connect with Alex

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Tarcy Schindelka of Advanced Entertainment in Canada discuss having Spotify versus a wedding DJ.

Tarcy Schindelka is the owner of Advanced Entertainment in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He started the business as a hobby in 2007, and it has since grown into a full-time full-service event entertainment company, with offerings like Casino Parties, Audio/Visual rentals, and more, in addition to the original DJ services.

Follow Tarcy:
Website: https://advanceddj.ca
FB: @AdvancedEntCanada
IG: @advancedentertainmentcanada

Show Notes:
-Heartwarming Wedding Moment
-Meet Tarcy
-Music From Yesteryear
-Couples Choosing Spotify
-Playing the Whole Song
-Advantages of Spotify
-Managing Music at Wedding
-Spotify Pitfalls
-Venues Adding Sound Systems
-Renting Sound Systems
-Working with Streaming Playlists
-Streaming Music
-Future of Streaming
-Trending Wedding Music
-Genre-less Music
-Spotify As A Tool
-Connect With Tarcy

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Shawn Hazan and Jim Tremayne from DJX DJ Show chat about what to expect from the 2024 conference.

Follow DJX:
Website: https://www.djxshow.com
FB: @DJXShowOfficial
IG: @DJXShowOfficial

Use Promo Code: DJXMWS407

Show Notes:
-History of DJX and DJ Expo
-Change of Ownership
-Preserve and Evolve
-Meet Shawn Hazan and Jim Tremayne
-Exhibitor Floor
-Edit Studio
-The Education
-Show Surprises
-Why Would A Wedding DJ Attend?
-Talking Directly With Manufacturers
-Summer Camp
-Planning The Show
-Show Details
-Contact Information

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Bailey Taylor is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville and planned her wedding on June 28th.

Bailey Taylor brings her fresh take on country music from Pennsylvania to Tennessee through her honest storytelling and a rosy sense of humor. Bailey, affectionately known to others as BayTay, has the head of a dreamer and the heart of a homebody. She has had a ton of experience at a young age, from playing festivals to local and regional tours. 

As the youngest in her family, Bailey took the leap of faith and moved to Nashville right after high school to pursue her music dreams. With her musical influences such as Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce, and Carrie Underwood, this aspiring artist has released numerous songs since her debut release in 2020. As her fan base continues to grow, she remains humble and grateful for the unwavering support she has received since the early days of her career. 

With several new releases and videos continuously coming throughout 2024, she says, “If the songs I release make even one person smile or help someone through a hard time, then I did my job as a songwriter.”

Connect with Bailey Taylor:
Website: https://www.baileytaylormusic.com
Spotify - IG

Show Notes:
-Writing Songs
-Something Others Don't Know About You
-BayTay vs Bailey Taylor
-Influential Music Artists
-Biggest Accomplishment So Far
-Inspiration Behind Now I Do EP
-Father-Daughter Dance Song
-First Dance Song
-Introduction Music
-Ceremony Music
-Growing Fan Base
-Incorporating Personality Into Wedding Music
-Matt's Wedding Tips
-Enjoy the Wedding Moments
-Dream Concert
-Bailey's Wedding Planning Tips
-Connect With Bailey Taylor

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Tori Vee, VP of Washburn Entertainment, chat about DJing LGBTQ+ weddings.

Recognized as the Best DJ in Ithaca, NY, in 2021 and receiving numerous awards, including victories in eclectic DJ contests at the Mobile Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, DJ Tori Vee's journey began humbly as a dedicated musician. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of gracing stages alongside esteemed talents such as X Ambassadors, Sofi Tukker, Talib Kweli, Matt & Kim, and more, solidifying her reputation as a respected figure in the industry. Her wordplay, toneplays, and live mashups incorporate much of her musicality!

As an MC, Tori exudes confidence while enveloping the room in a warm embrace, setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration. With her curated soundtrack, she invites guests to let loose, reliving the carefree joy of their youth and creating moments that echo laughter and camaraderie - the cultivation of those long-lasting memories. You can see that at her events and when she's on the stage at various conferences helping to educate her fellow DJ community.

When she's not creating them (and sometimes even when she is), you can find Tori Vee on any dance floor, seamlessly blending in as she shares each moment with whoever is on the dancefloor in front of or next to her - and most DEFINITELY giving out her world-famous hugs, too!

Website: https://www.washburnentertainment.com
IG: @djtorivee

Show Notes:
-Heartfelt Wedding Moment
-Meet Tori Vee
-Playing Guitar at Weddings
-Differences in North NY Wedding Music
-Languaging for Same-Sex Weddings
-LGBTQ+ as a Describer
-Matt DJing Lambda Alliance Events
-Challenges of Gay Weddings
-New Traditions
-Dealing with Family Challenges
-Creating Inclusive Atmosphere
-Getting to Know the Couple
-Traditions Are Changing
-Making the Couple Feel Comfortable
-Know the Historical Significance
-Why You Do What You Do
-Filling the Dance Floor
-Gay Couple Selecting First Dance Song
-Managing DJ Crates
-Straight vs Gay Weddings
-Party Hits
-Connect with Tori

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.