Weddings Unfiltered

Every couple makes a few mistakes while planning a wedding, but some of them cost a lot more than others. In this episode of Weddings Unfiltered, we walk through the most common planning mistakes we see as wedding professionals and how to avoid them before they turn into stress, extra expense, or regret on the big day.We cover budgeting, booking vendors, timelines, guest lists, and the small details that tend to get overlooked until the last minute. Whether you just got engaged or you are deep in the planning process, this conversation will help you plan smarter and enjoy the process more.Planning a wedding in Buffalo or Western New York? Subscribe for honest conversations with local wedding professionals and real couples.

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Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/

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Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPOD

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Slow replies from your wedding vendor don’t always mean something is wrong, but they shouldn’t leave you guessing either. On this episode of Weddings Unfiltered, we talk from the vendor side about what good communication should look like. That includes the response times you should be told up front, the timeline milestones every vendor should lay out, and how expectations should be set before the contract is even signed. We also pull back the curtain on why replies slow down when wedding season is in full swing in Buffalo and Western New York, and how to tell a busy vendor from a real red flag. Whether you’re a couple planning a WNY wedding or a vendor who wants fewer anxious emails, this one is for you.Host Information:Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddingshttps://www.upstateindieweddings.comRon from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPODhttps://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/https://www.buffalopod.comDesiree Spencer Photographyhttps://desireespencerphotography.com/https://www.facebook.com/desireespencerphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/desireespencer_photography

Thinking about a boudoir session but not sure what you're actually signing up for? Heather sits down with Desiree of Desiree Spencer Photography to talk about why so many brides are booking boudoir shoots and what to expect when you walk into a session.We cover boudoir as a gift to yourself, a way to feel confident and attractive in your own skin, and boudoir as a wedding gift for your groom. If you've been curious but nervous, this episode walks you through it.Weddings Unfiltered is a Buffalo and Western New York wedding podcast covering vendors, couples, and the real stories behind the wedding industry.

Host Information:

Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/

https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddings

https://www.upstateindieweddings.com

Desiree Spencer Photography

https://desireespencerphotography.com/

https://www.facebook.com/desireespencerphotography

https://www.instagram.com/desireespencer_photography

Ever wondered what your wedding officiant is really thinking during your ceremony? This week on Weddings Unfiltered, we sit down with Keri from Flower City Ceremonies to spill the tea on everything that goes down behind the altar.From cringeworthy ceremony moments to the questions every couple is afraid to ask, Keri breaks down what makes a ceremony unforgettable — and the mistakes that can ruin one. Whether you're planning your wedding or just love the drama, this one's for you.Ration Ales - https://www.flowercityceremonies.com/http://www.facebook.com/flowercityceremonieshttps://www.instagram.com/flowercityceremonies/Host Information:Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPODhttps://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/https://www.buffalopod.comHeather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddingshttps://www.upstateindieweddings.com

This episode of Weddings Unfiltered has no single theme, just the wildest wedding stories we've found floating around social media. A note before you dive in: these are stories and posts we came across online, and we have not independently verified all the details. We are discussing them as reported, not confirming them as fact.From there, we get into a couple that reportedly had a breathalyzer station at their wedding, a rehearsal dinner where guests showed up to a padlocked venue, and a story about a bride reading her fiance's cheating texts out loud in front of everyone. We also cover guests running a 50/50 raffle at a wedding and the trend of wedding pinatas.If you think you have seen it all when it comes to weddings, this one might change your mind.Host Information:Ron from

Buffalo POD -

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https://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/

https://www.buffalopod.com

Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/

https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddings

https://www.upstateindieweddings.com

Meet & Eat Charcuterie built their studio around a problem most wedding grazing tables ignore: guests with dietary restrictions get an afterthought plate, not a real spread. We talk through how they design boards and grazing setups that work for vegan, gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and other restrictions without making anyone feel like a footnote at their ownHost Information:Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPODhttps://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/https://www.buffalopod.comHeather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddingshttps://www.upstateindieweddings.comMeet & Eat Charcuterie:https://linktr.ee/charcuterieboss?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadIQRSv1uGvHzhw2_RyoebQX-7DNeiAteuoKuT4dq_1sEsM0bcXYh39pAVw0Q_aem_Ift1DpigCjGrLYt6e9QL-w

Micro weddings aren't a budget compromise — they're a deliberate choice, and the florals should reflect that. We talk with Hannah from Farkas Florals about why smaller guest counts open the door to bolder, showcase-style floral moments instead of scaled-down arrangements. If you're planning an intimate wedding anywhere in Buffalo or WNY, this one's for you.Host Information:Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPODhttps://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/https://www.buffalopod.comMolly from The Planning Touch - https://www.instagram.com/theplanningtouch/https://www.facebook.com/theplanningtouchhttps://www.theplanningtouch.com/Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddingshttps://www.upstateindieweddings.comFarkas Florals - https://www.instagram.com/farkasflorals/

We sit down with Kathryn from Ration Ales to talk about hosting a wedding after party at their Buffalo brewery and gastropub. Located at 5444 Main St in Williamsville/Amherst, Ration Ales offers indoor and upstairs deck space that's hosted groups of 100+ guests, along with a New York State beer selection and locally sourced food menu. If you're looking for a laid-back, brewery-style after party venue in the Buffalo/WNY area, this one's worth a look.Host Information:Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPODhttps://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/https://www.buffalopod.comMolly from The Planning Touch - https://www.instagram.com/theplanningtouch/https://www.facebook.com/theplanningtouchhttps://www.theplanningtouch.com/Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddingshttps://www.upstateindieweddings.comRation Ales - https://rationales.beer/partieshttps://www.instagram.com/rationaleswny/https://www.facebook.com/RationAlesWNY/

Four wedding horror stories from the WNY wedding industry: a groom who told us he was arrested right before his own ceremony (we still don't know if it's true), a DJ who showed up without the couple's music or the right equipment, a wedding that turned into a mud pit, and a venue that served the wrong cake on the wrong day. No names, no venues, just the stories as they were told to us.Host Information:Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPODhttps://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/https://www.buffalopod.comMolly from The Planning Touch - https://www.instagram.com/theplanningtouch/https://www.facebook.com/theplanningtouchhttps://www.theplanningtouch.com/Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddingshttps://www.upstateindieweddings.comLindsay from Bon Vivant Buffalo - https://www.instagram.com/bon_vivant_buffalo/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590770485434

A mother of a son who uses a power chair joins the panel to talk about what wedding planning looks like when accessibility isn't an afterthought. She walks through the moments most couples, venues, and vendors never think about, from dance floors and bathrooms to seating and transportation, and what it actually felt like to navigate a wedding day that wasn't built with her son in mind. This isn't a legal checklist. It's a real look at what inclusion means for WNY couples, planners, and venues who want to get it right the first time.Host Information:Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPODhttps://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/https://www.buffalopod.comMolly from The Planning Touch - https://www.instagram.com/theplanningtouch/https://www.facebook.com/theplanningtouchhttps://www.theplanningtouch.com/Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddingshttps://www.upstateindieweddings.comGuest Information: Whimsical by Kellyhttps://www.whimsybykelly.com/https://www.instagram.com/whimsybykellyhttps://www.facebook.com/whimsybykelly