Commellini Estate, established as a wedding venue in 1941, is a private location in north Spokane with six different wedding venues, a gorgeous creek, grassy lulls, romantic trees, an in-house chef, all the amenities you need for you and your loved ones, AND rehearsal & wedding day coordination. In my conversation with Desiree, we talk about: - the history of Commellini, it's rich culture, and why Commellini is close to her heart - the estate's grounds, and what the venue provides, loca...

Create a photo experience that guests are EXCITED to post! With Electric Photoland's impressive 20+ employee team (spoiler alert: they make their own software! *gasp*), and roster of 20 different photo booths, Electric Photoland creates FOMO at your event and gives guests something to cherish, long after your event is over! I sat down with Ashley Cone of Electric Photoland Photobooth and we dove in! We chatted about: 1. How does a photo booth work - does it print photos right away, or send...

Behind-the-scenes content creators are on 👏🏻 the 👏🏻 rise 👏🏻 and Brittney Long of BTS x Bridal has paved the way in this new niche, in the Pacific Northwest. Featured in PNW weddings, this Kootenai County Top 30 Under 40 Winner has a background in social media management and marketing, which makes her the perfect choice to shoot your behind-the-scenes footage on your wedding day! We discuss: - what is a content creator? What does a client receive when a content creator is hired for a wedding...

Body detox & lymphatic health: why is it important? Is it something I should be thinking about before my wedding? The busyness of wedding planning often leads way to less sleep, sub-par food choices, stress, lack of water intake... all these things add up to a backed up lymphatic system! In this episode with Sydney Ciampini of Spokane Lymphatic Drainage and Massage we cover: - What IS lymphatic drainage, and why is it important? - Why do I feel so heavy, sometimes? - Are there th...

Heidi has a passion for paper! Her enthusiasm for what she does permeates our entire conversation. We cover: - What is Mango Ink, and how did it get started? - Why the name, Mango Ink? - Their business motto is "Do you feel it", and the meaning behind it. - Their design philosophy & inspiration behind their designs - How invites & signage set the tone for your wedding day - The goals they have, for their clients - The start-to-finish process, when creating your wedding invitations (p...

What's a bridal podcast without an episode about MARRIAGE: that's the end goal, right? But with approximately 50% of marriages ending in divorce, how do we keep the forward momentum? In this episode we talk about 1. How Jenelle met Ian, her husband (spoiler: it's literally a Love is Blind story!) 2. Why do think it's so difficult to find the "right person" these days, and does the "right person" exist? 3. What are some red flags to look out for, when in a relationship?&nbs...

Join us for a Q&A with Pacific Northwest photographer Blair Voss! We talk about... - how Blair went from photographing jewelry, to photographing YOU! - her journey has a recent bride, and how that has changed how she works with bridal clients. - shooting & image styles: the difference between documentary style, journalistic, true color, light & airy, & grunge photography. - good questions to ask your photographer before you hire. - photography investments, photo turnaround t...

Analisa Martin is the queen of zen & vibrancy: her boutique and spa in downtown Spokane is beautifully decorated with florals and cozy fabrics, and smells of incense, essential oils, and skincare. Analisa invites you warmly in to her space as she fosters a body-and-mind connection with you & your skin. Analisa's gift is her hands: her facials are like none other! She intuitively aligns her practice with what she feels you need, and her results are stunning. Her acne healing pro...

Join us for a no-frills Q&A session with Jessica English of Red Letter Event! We cover: - How do you balance personal desires vs. family expectations? - Headcount: how do you narrow it down, when there are a lot of people expecting to be invited? - What are some things a bride can do now, for her spring/summer wedding? - Planning timeline: what should be done and when? - What are the men's fashion trends for this winter, for a winter wedding? - What are some tricks to ...

Theresa Worley is a national educator in floral design, and has 11 years of experience in the bridal industry. Theresa and her team swoop in and transform spaces with grand, impactful floral pieces that transform indoor and outdoor venue spaces. Listen in as we talk about: - her journey to florals, and how her event planning background allows her to effectively communicate with her brides. - her design style, and how she goes about making your vision a reality. - custom builds & ...

Listen in as jewelry designer Aislynn Ledesma and I chat about jewelry design & materials, custom bridal pieces, everyday jewelry, jewelry care, and a few funny stories along the way! Aislynn's contact information: https://www.wherethewildflowersgrow.co/ IG: __wild.flowers__ Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau Anna's Website: https://www.annaroseartistry.com/ Anna's IG: @anna.rose.artistry

Heidi Wight of Ira & Lucy: wedding planner extraordinaire! We discuss: - who ARE Ira and Lucy? How did it get started? (this is a good story!) - traveling for clients - how Heidi works: client communication, worth ethic, wedding design, and SO much more! - a mountaintop thunderstorm just moments before a ceremony, and the giant pivot she pulled off to make the couple's day extraordinary - how Heidi helps pair a bridal couple with vendors - differences between a wedding PLANNER and...

From a 15 year old boy with a "DJ in a Box" kit, to sought after DJ, DJ Davey Dave makes your wedding come to life with the gift of music. Tune in as we chat about wedding atmosphere ("What if my guests don't really want to dance??"), most frequently used songs, playlist creation (hint: they're custom to YOU!), FAQ's, and funny wedding stories. DJ Davey Dave: Dave Jaramillo https://drjproductions.tumblr.com/ IG: dj_davey_dave Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau Anna's W...

Spray tan specialist Brandi Mercado educates us about spray tans! Join us as we cover: - spray tan timeline: at what point before your event should you get a spray tan? - spray tan prep, maintenance, and longevity - spray tan experience, with Brandi - differences between bridal/beauty & fitness competition spray tans - FAQ's: do spray tans transfer on clothing? are the ingredients skin safe? how do you customize a spray tan color to a person's undertone? should you spray tan the face? ...

Create the stress-free wedding of your dreams! Paige's love for all things bridal began as a young child. She channels her passion and helps her couples feel relaxed and at ease during the wedding planning process, so they can ENJOY their wedding day. Listen is as Paige discloses her process for designing a day you'll cherish forever. Note: Paige and her company recently underwent a rebranding from Paige and Co. Events, to Driftwood Point Events. During the time of this recording we refer to...

ARNP Bre Sager, of Sculpted Medical Spa, brings the heat and drops all the truth-bombs, in relation to your skin. Love on your skin NOW, to have your best skin by your wedding day. Bre not only tells us what treatments are beneficial for your skin leading up to your wedding day, but she also gives us tips of what we can do now to have our best skin. My Bridal Skincare Guide is now available to brides who book my services for their wedding day. Bre's Contact Information: www.sculptedmedicals...

Wedding planning: we talk vendors, budget, destination weddings, and why having a wedding planner saves you so much TIME. Jessica English, at Red Letter Event Planning, has two goals for all her clients: (1) she wants you to be a guest at your own wedding - to enjoy all the time, energy, and money you've put in to planning your big day, and (2) she wants your day to reflect YOU, and not necessarily what's trendy and popular. Listen is as we get down to the nitty gritty in our conversation! ...

Capture your memories and relive them over, and over, and over. Emily is a feeler: she's nostalgic, relational, and present. She cherishes people, relationship, and the places that hold memories. Emily doesn't just take photos - she take memories and solidifies them in to tangible, relivable moments, for years to come. NOTE: TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES! The host's mic wasn't working properly. Emily's contact information: www.emilystarpoole.com IG: @emilystarpoole Hosted by Spokan...

Jess Hatch has 15 years of experience in the hair industry. You'd never guess her dream job was to be a fighter pilot! But, life had other plans. Her Hawaiian family motto guides her as she tells us about NY Fashion Week, crafting a hair style that's unique to you, and give us practical advice when searching for a hair stylist. This episode is a must-listen! Contact Jess: jess.dayof@gmail.com IG: _jesshatchhair Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau Anna's Website: https://www.an...

Emily Popchock is an award winning destination + luxury wedding and elopement photographer based out of Boulder Colorado. If you want a laid back, relaxing photography experience, Emily is your gal! Contact Emily: www.emilypopchock.com IG: @emilypopchockphoto Hosted by Spokane Makeup Artist, Anna Mumau Anna's Website: https://www.annaroseartistry.com/ Anna's IG: @anna.rose.artistry