Your I Do Crew: A Wedding Planning Podcast

078: Today we are excited to visit with our friend Taylor Sickler, Event Coordinator at Nazarath Hall! We're so busy during weddings that we never get to chat, so it's great to to catch up with wedding friends on the podcast. And since Nazareth is one of our favorite wedding venues, we had a BLAST talking about the amazing experiences we've had there! "Naz" Hall is one of the most unique wedding venues you'll ever see - it's literally a castle on a hill, overlooking a river - something you don't see everyday in NW Ohio! It has more than 10 unique spots to hold a ceremony on the grounds, including a stunning gothic chapel, a gorgeous multi-level ballroom that could be right out of Hogwarts, an intimate library overlooking a river, a magical open-air stone chapel in the forest straight from a fairy-tale, and so many more! While you're listening to this episode, make sure to check out their Instagram and Facebook photos to see what we're taking about!  

A CORRECTION: Taylor accidentally said that the hall was founded in 1972, but it was actually founded in 1927! She called us later to clarify - thanks Taylor! https://www.facebook.com/nazarethhall   https://www.instagram.com/NazarethHall   https://www.nazarethhall.com   

077: Lindsay tells us a story about a wedding she was shooting, and everything was going great until the venue coordinator decided to dramatically rearrange the wedding timeline, on the fly!  Listen in to hear what happens when Lindsay butts heads with a salty wedding coordinator, who apparently had better things to do!

076: Wedding venue expert Nicole D'Onofrio returns! She was our guest on episode 47, and she brought the 🔥 with a ton of tips for finding and booking a wedding venue - and now she's back with even more info! Today she's giving us the rundown on wedding day timeline planning, with some hacks to make everything run smoothly, as well as a few hidden speedbumps to watch out for!

075: Way too many of our horror stories revolve around a couple forgetting to bring something to the ceremony on their wedding day, whether that thing is their vows, their socks, or even themselves! We give you the lowdown on the do-or-die checklist for your wedding day MUST-HAVE items:

- marriage license,  

- wedding attire,  

- rings,  

- vows,  

- unity supplies,  

- tissues/hankerchief,  

- programs,  

- favors/rice/bubbles/confetti,  

- spouse's gift. 

- yourself!

#weddingchecklist  #weddingmusthaves  #weddingdayblues

074: What do you get when you interview a wedding DJ with over 25 years of experience? Some of the BEST wedding planning advice we've ever heard! Michael Baginski is the owner and head DJ at Decorative Sound, and he is this month's local vendor spotlight! He started his wedding business in the mid-90's, and he's been so successful that he hasn't looked back!  Michael tells us about how being a wedding DJ has evolved over the past 25 years, and some of the amazing technological advancements that he has seen. He also offers up some of the MOST COMPREHENSIVE advice for hiring a DJ, or any wedding vendor that we've ever heard! It's easy to see why he has been so successful for all these years, and how he can bill his company as "Toledo's Favorite Disc Jockey Service"

 073: What happens when a couple shows up HOURS late to their own wedding reception? What happens to the guests if there is an open bar, but no food? What would make a room full of wedding guests BOO the couple getting married? Find out in this week's horror story!

072: Whatever you're doing right now, STOP, and check out instagram.com/sweetheatheranne - seriously! We'll wait.... Our guest today is THE Heather, from Sweet Heather Anne bakery in Ann Arbor, Michigan! Heather is an art-student-turned-baker, who is turning both the art world and baking world upside down with her incredibly gorgeous cakes! She brings an unparalleled passion and aesthetic to the table (pun intended) when she creates these one-of-a-kind works of art. Whether she's reminiscing about her time in Italy, or talking about locally sourcing all her ingredients, we've got a sweet tooth for Sweet Heather Anne!

071: Lindsay and Atonn review even more projected wedding trends for 2019, from lists published by wedding industry thought-leaders like TheKnot, WeddingWire, Brides.com, Harper's Bazaar, and more! We give our hot takes on what the biggest wedding trends will be this season. #SmellYourWedding! Lists used in this episode:

070: What's the best part about interviewing experts in the wedding industry? First off, they know their business like nobody else, and second, they are almost always AMAZING people! Michelle McCaulla is no exception - she is the owner of Belle Amour Bridal, specializing in  Bridal Gowns, Bridesmaid Dresses, Mothers' Dresses, and accessories. Michelle has an incredible soul, and believes that every bride deserves to feel beautiful on her wedding day! In this interview, she talks to us about: