The Wedding Dish is a casual, conversation-style podcast hosted by Sara Alepin, wedding photographer and community builder, featuring stories and tips from real couples and wedding pros about life, love and entrepreneurship. New episodes come out every Thursday.
You can feast your ears on The Wedding Dish on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Podbean, and other podcast listening platforms.
From the Host’s Desk...
What do weddings and podcasting have in common? (This is not a cheesy knock-knock joke, I swear.)
It’s taken me a little bit to figure this out, but now that I have, it makes perfect sense why I love hosting The Wedding Dish so much.
Weddings and podcasts are both about people. They are about celebrating people, honoring their stories, and truly connecting with others.
Connection is a huge theme in my life. I’m an extrovert, can’t you tell? As a wedding photographer, my push to connect with my couples long before I take out my camera. As the owner of District Bliss, I help facilitate connection between entrepreneurs at our networking events and workshops. And chatting with couples and wedding pros alike on The Wedding Dish makes me feel oh-so-connected, even if my guests are on the other side of the country.
I hope when you listen to The Wedding Dish, dear friend, you feel just as connected. Kinda like you’re listening in on your BFF’s super interesting convo with the person they sat next to at a dinner party.
So pour yourself a glass of rosé, and let’s dish!
Cheers,
Sara
CEO of Photos from the Harty and District Bliss
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The Wedding Dish is a casual, conversation-style podcast hosted by Sara Alepin, wedding photographer and community builder, featuring stories and tips from real couples and wedding pros about life, love and entrepreneurship. New episodes come out every Thursday.
You can feast your ears on The Wedding Dish on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Podbean, and other podcast listening platforms.
From the Host’s Desk...
What do weddings and podcasting have in common? (This is not a cheesy knock-knock joke, I swear.)
It’s taken me a little bit to figure this out, but now that I have, it makes perfect sense why I love hosting The Wedding Dish so much.
Weddings and podcasts are both about people. They are about celebrating people, honoring their stories, and truly connecting with others.
Connection is a huge theme in my life. I’m an extrovert, can’t you tell? As a wedding photographer, my push to connect with my couples long before I take out my camera. As the owner of District Bliss, I help facilitate connection between entrepreneurs at our networking events and workshops. And chatting with couples and wedding pros alike on The Wedding Dish makes me feel oh-so-connected, even if my guests are on the other side of the country.
I hope when you listen to The Wedding Dish, dear friend, you feel just as connected. Kinda like you’re listening in on your BFF’s super interesting convo with the person they sat next to at a dinner party.
So pour yourself a glass of rosé, and let’s dish!
Cheers,
Sara
CEO of Photos from the Harty and District Bliss
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses plays a bigger part in wedding planning than most of us realize. Me? I’m not great at planning in general. And, Victoria isn’t either.
Pushing ourselves to do something we’re not the best at can often lead to unnecessary stress, disappointment, and frustration. So, play to your strengths and hire a professional or ask for help for the other stuff.
What’s the difference between a wedding and an elopement? And, what the heck is adventure elopement? Everyone should have the celebration that’s the right fit for them. We’re dishing about the differences between having a traditional wedding and eloping.
Tips so your ceremony pictures look perfect, even if your ceremony is super short!
We’re on break, and airing one of our top hits! No guest this week, just me, sharing photography expertise.
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Just because you have an outdoor venue, doesn’t mean you should have to compromise on the bathroom. This week, we’re dishing about luxury portable restrooms. These climate-controlled, aesthetically pleasing portable bathrooms can expanded venue options, enhance the overall event experience, and so much more!
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.
We’re dishing about personal style coaching, and wedding guest attire this week. We cover considering a theme, dress code, venue, and weather when choosing an outfit for a wedding, and the significance of dressing appropriately as a wedding guest (and some mistakes Sara has made in the past as a wedding guest).
Guest: Jia, Simply Jia
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We’re diving deep into relationships this week! We’re discussing the importance of prioritizing peace and your needs as a couple - and as an independent human - during the wedding planning process, managing difficult conversations with your partner as well as your families, and the role of self-love and understanding in a successful marriage.
Your first dance can be a visual representation of your love story while making lasting impact. This week, Sara’s dishing with a dance instructor who wants to help your first dance wow your guests!
Guest: Ernesto, Visionary Productions
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We’re covering trends for all your wedding events - from engagement, to your wedding ceremony, to reception dresses, and even brunch!
Guest: Julie Hurt, Modern Bride
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Planning a destination wedding in France? From choosing your vendor team to guest experience and everything in between, this episode has everything you need to know!
Guest: Anne-Laure Renaud, Et Voila Weddings
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Live entertainment is... entertaining! Even if you’re not a big dancer, the performance itself is entertaining. Find a band that you vibe with and your guests will love the music, the dancing, and the performance itself!
Guest: Kim, Paradigm Party Band
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Balloons add a magical element to your wedding. They can have a childhood wander element to them that can really entrance your guests and they can also be elegant. Sean creates jaw-dropping balloon installations, sculptures, and installations at weddings and events - and he creates memorable experiences through balloon animals, crowns, jetpacks or caricatures. The options are truly limitless!
Guest: Sean Edwards, The Balloon Guy
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.
African honeymoons can be the ultimate safari and a relaxing beach-side retreat, but it goes well beyond that. Are wineries and waterfalls more your style? South Africa offers incredible food and wine in addition to safari. Michelle and Cayley paint a picture of what a romantic getaways can look like in Africa. I’m booking my ticket right now!
Guests: Michelle and Cayley, Journeys by Emerge
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.
Investing in dance lessons is a bonding experience with your partner that you will carry with you beyond the wedding night. Dance lessons can absolutely make an impact during your wedding - and, learning a new skill together is magical.
Guest: Krista Ramirez, Your Night Choreo
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Dr. Mark Hicks helps us build trust by understanding the five components of love so we can have a happy, healthy relationship in this week’s episode.
Guest: Dr. Mark Hicks, author of Learning Love: Building a Life that Matters and Healthy Relationships that Last
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.
I’m sharing my blind reactions to Vogue’s predictions for which wedding trends will be in and out for 2025. See how many I agree and disagree with - and what I get my soapbox about this year! lol
Remember to always do what you like. Trends and just trends and your wedding should reflect you as a couple!
As I said last year, this article was not as inclusive as it should be. Vogue said ”bride and groom” when referring to couples. If that upset you, know that you are not alone.
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.
We can’t prevent every potential accident or wardrobe mishap on our wedding days, but we can be prepared for pretty much everything that might come our way with these incredible tools!
Guest: Risa Kostis Creative and The Rescue Kit Company
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You’re planning a wedding. You start researching online, follow some influencers on social media and suddenly you’re inundated with information. Some of it’s conflicting, some of it makes perfect sense. How do you know what - and who - to listen to? If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you! I’m dishing with an incredible DC-based wedding planner about filtering through advice, plus the shift we’re seeing toward more ”traditional” wedding celebrations for 2025.
Guest: Alyssa Glorioso, Glorious Weddings & Events and The Wedding Planning Playbook
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.
Radhika Graham is back to talk about some of the super cool, totally unique weddings she’s planned. From raptors flying into the wedding ceremony to cemeteries and beyond.
Wondering how a wedding planner celebrates their big day? Me, too! This week, I’m dishing with planner Cassie LaMere about her New Years Eve wedding!
Guest: Cassie LaMere Events
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We want our smiles to look fantastic on our wedding days, but how do you know which procedure is right for your teeth? Dr. Naomi Goldman joins me on The Wedding Dish to discuss whitening, veneers, Invisalign, and prevention.
Guest: Dr. Naomi Goldman, Levy Goldman Dentistry
Need your dish fix? Visit theweddingdishpodcast.com to check out our upcoming events, apply to be a guest, and check out show notes.
The Wedding Dish is a casual, conversation-style podcast hosted by Sara Alepin, wedding photographer and community builder, featuring stories and tips from real couples and wedding pros about life, love and entrepreneurship. New episodes come out every Thursday.
You can feast your ears on The Wedding Dish on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Podbean, and other podcast listening platforms.
From the Host’s Desk...
What do weddings and podcasting have in common? (This is not a cheesy knock-knock joke, I swear.)
It’s taken me a little bit to figure this out, but now that I have, it makes perfect sense why I love hosting The Wedding Dish so much.
Weddings and podcasts are both about people. They are about celebrating people, honoring their stories, and truly connecting with others.
Connection is a huge theme in my life. I’m an extrovert, can’t you tell? As a wedding photographer, my push to connect with my couples long before I take out my camera. As the owner of District Bliss, I help facilitate connection between entrepreneurs at our networking events and workshops. And chatting with couples and wedding pros alike on The Wedding Dish makes me feel oh-so-connected, even if my guests are on the other side of the country.
I hope when you listen to The Wedding Dish, dear friend, you feel just as connected. Kinda like you’re listening in on your BFF’s super interesting convo with the person they sat next to at a dinner party.
So pour yourself a glass of rosé, and let’s dish!
Cheers,
Sara
CEO of Photos from the Harty and District Bliss
