Katie + Steffen: A Wedding Podcast

When it comes to your wedding day makeup, what are some things you should consider? Who should you work with? Is there a way to find someone who is perfect to work with? We take a deep dive into wedding day makeup in this episode with Loren. Loren owns Loren Cosmetics and provides not just makeup services, but educational services as well as a product line! This was such an informative podcast and surprisingly, it's our first makeup podcast that we have done!! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

That is today's question, check out the episode to see how we answer and why we say one of these is better than the other.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

You guys, we are unpacking some dirty laundry in this episode. This is probably the most uncomfortable episode we've ever recorded but it's a conversation that needs to be had. Why? Because so many couples plan their weddings around what outside influences say they should do and so many times when couples want to do something their own way, family and friends can oftentimes react in a way that leads to stress, hurt feelings, broken relationships, and so on. Come along this journey with us, we laugh and we cringe. It's a roller coaster of emotions this one.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

We like to claim that we are the wedding experts, and in certain areas, we are definitely experts. In this quick question and answer episode, we discuss why you should absolutely hire a professional. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

Welcome to a totally new episode series called Off Topic with Katie and Steffen. We have a lot of listeners who aren't planning a wedding but they love listening to us and requested we talk about something other than weddings. You asked, we're delivering. Like our Q&A series, these episodes are going to be around 10 minutes long. In our first episode, Katie talks about her experience camping for the first time in her life! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

This is a pretty common question in the wedding planning community. Is a wedding part necessary? Maybe you were in a wedding party and you feel the pressure to ask that bride or groom to be in your wedding party too? Maybe you have a ton of friends and the thought of having a 20+ person wedding party is stressful. Whatever the case may be, there seems to always be someone who asks if a wedding party is necessary. Check out today's Q&A episode to hear our thoughts.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

You know if we are talking about the reception, we are probably going to talk about food. In this episode, we talk about one thing you must have at your reception. Whether it's near the beginning or the end, this one thing works for any part of the reception and there are so many ways to make it an experience for your guests! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

It's the age-old question when it comes to wedding planning, what is the perfect day? How do we know what the perfect day is? How do we book that day? Is there a perfect wedding day? That and more in this Q&A episode.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

When it comes to your wedding DJ, what are some things to consider? How do you choose the right one? What about your wedding music? What songs shouldn't you play and what ones should you? Should your DJ pick all the songs or should you make a playlist? We talk about all of that and more in this latest episode with Shawn Cox, owner of Bash Entertainment, www.mibash.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

We are only three episodes into the questions series, you knew it wasn't going to be long until we got on the topic of food, right? Here we are! What are some good appetizer ideas for a wedding day. Katie works in the catering space, so this is kind of her specialty.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

The past month we have had our own March Madness going on the page. In our annual Proposal showdown, this year was voting on the best TV/Movie proposal scene. This year turned a little controversial with some of the results. But it came down to "Friends" Monical and Chandler vs "The Office" Jim and Pam. In this episode, we talk about the results and our thoughts.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

It's time for another Q&A episode. Today's question comes from a bride asking if she should have a day-of coordinator for her wedding day. Check out this episode to hear our thoughts. As a reminder, every Monday, we will be releasing a Q&A episode where we dive into one question and provide an answer in 10 minutes or less. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

You are going to want a pen and some paper for this episode because Dorian, The Bridal Architect, is coming in with some advice that might just wreck the traditional thinking of "shredding for the wedding." It seemed like everything Dorian said, our jaws were dropping, he brings a ton of value and a lot of information to this discussion. Check out his work at http://bridalarchitect.com/ and follow him and social.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

Welcome the latest edition to the podcast called, Questions with Katie and Steffen. These are going to be short little episodes, 10 minutes or less, where we dive into simply answering one question. No rabbit trails, no fluff, just straight-up answers to your most burning questions when it comes to wedding planning. In our first episode, we are talking about the guestbook. Should you do one? If so, what should you do?  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

This episode was a fun one. We talked with Tara in season 2 in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. At that time, she was still planning her wedding and having to make tough decisions, just like any bride last year. At the same time, she was documenting her journey through her blog and social media @weddingsintaradise to provide assistance and value for other brides planning their wedding. In this episode, we follow up with Tara to talk about her big day. We talk about everything from the wedding planning to the days following the wedding, including the honeymoon. How did they handle having a wedding in the middle of covid? How did they honeymoon with travel restrictions? Listen to this episode to find out! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/a

The last time Amanda was on the show, she was here to discuss the wedding venue. She has since moved on to new career opportunities and is now a part of a bridal boutique. Today, she is here to talk about choosing the wedding dress. What should you plan for? How many people should you bring? Who should you avoid bringing? What should or shouldn't you wear to your wedding dress appointment. We go over all the details!  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

This is probably one of our most requested and most talked about topics on this podcast. Both of us are timeline fanatics! A wedding timeline is crucial for the wedding day. It is the very thing that can be the difference between a crazy, hectic wedding and one that is under control, calm, and collected. Granted, it does not ensure a smooth wedding day, but it definitely helps your chances. But how do you create one? We get this question all the time. In this episode, we talk about things to consider when it comes to your timeline. This is part one. In part two, we will create an actual timeline so you can see how it works between a wedding planner and a wedding photographer.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

There are so many scenarios to cover, but let us paint a couple for you. You've been dating for 6 months and receive an invite to a wedding? Should you include your significant other on your RSVP? What if there isn't a plus one listed on the RSVP? What if your significant other has never met your family? What if you are a wedding party member and your date doesn't really know anyone at the wedding? What is the best etiquette? Should you bring them? If you don't bring them how should this discussion happen? We go over all this and more in another controversial episode.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 Questions or want to be featured? Email us at hello@aweddingpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

What a fun episode this was to record with Dan and Danielle from Put A Ring On It Podcast. Like us, Dan and Danielle are a photographer/planner duo who wanted to bring value to the wedding industry through podcast form. There is so much noise out there when it comes to planning your big day, how are you supposed to know what to do? From family members to Pinterest, oftentimes these resources that are there to help can actually be a hindrance to our planning. In this episode, we talk about how to make your wedding day your own and while outside opinions and ideas can be great, we also talk about ways to say no to those as well. Additionally, how do you handle family members or guests who might be overreaching on your wedding day and trying to control too much of it? We go over that too.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-w

Sure, it may be accepted or even encouraged at some weddings. We've all seen the videos of engagements happening at a wedding, but just because you can, should you? In this episode, we talk about that as well as if you should get engaged on major holidays as well. We get it. You're surrounded by loved ones, or the atmosphere is prime for love, but should you still do it? You may be surprised at what we have to say about this.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aweddingpodcast www.facebook.com/aweddingpodcast www.instagram.com/aweddingpodcast Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842 Questions or want to be featured? Email us at hello@aweddingpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support