Katie + Steffen: A Wedding Podcast

We are already more than halfway through February of 2020! That doesn't mean we can't talk about some of the most exciting trends we expect to see this year. From sustainable weddings to unique reception offerings, the trends for this year and beyond have us pretty excited. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

Is this real life?! Can it really be season 2 already? Believe it or not, it is! We are back for another season of fun and this season we have made some changes! The audio experience you have come to know and love is going to sound very much the same, but now we are working on being more diligent with video. In this episode, we celebrate a new season as well as lay the groundwork for what to expect this year. We are thrilled you have joined us and look forward to bringing you a ton of great content on all things weddings! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

The ladies at Nutrition Wise join us to talk about how they are helping others not only lose weight but also live a healthy lifestyle. Everything from the foods we eat to our mentality on being healthy, to discussing that it may not be productive, or healthy, to jump on whatever the latest diet fad may be. This was a fun podcast with lots of great information. Whether you are in the midst of wedding planning, or simply interested in knowing more about what a healthy lifestyle looks like, check out this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

No, this isn't a movie review and 27 dresses is a bit of an exaggeration, but between Jantzen and our very own Katie, they are pushing 27 bridesmaids dresses, so it works. In our second to the last episode of season one, we talk about weddings from the perspective of someone who has been in many weddings in just a short window of time. We want to provide value from all aspects of the wedding days, from the planning stages to life after. This episode was a ton of fun and Jantzen brings a lot of information to the table. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

It seems like we are all about the hot topic items lately at A Wedding Podcast, but someone has to talk about them, right? Today's episode is with another repeat guest, Kate Key. We chat about the topic of unplugged weddings. Should you do them? If so, do you pay for a handmade sign, have the officiant announce it prior to the wedding, make people leave their phones at the doors, we have plenty of ideas on how to best communicate that your wedding is unplugged. What about if you're a wedding guest? What is the etiquette like as far as taking pictures at a wedding? Should you do it? If so, when? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

In today's episode, Shelby, who is in the midst of launching her new business, Vayda Jane Bridal, joins us to talk about the wedding dress. Not just the dress though, it's all things bride. From the jewelry, shoes, even the undergarments... yeah, we go there. Shelby has a lot of information and a fresh take to the bridal shopping experience. Check her out on social at https://www.facebook.com/vaydajanebridal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

In today's episode, we dive into the topic of ceremony music. What songs should you play? Are there standards to follow or is whatever you want? What music is acceptable and not acceptable? What are some music genres/songs we've heard at weddings? We go into detail with our thoughts and opinions on all this and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

Should you invite kids or not? That is the topic of today's episode. This one may get a bit controversial and understandably. We took a poll on social media and the results were quite interesting. With responses by both brides and wedding vendors, you might be surprised to hear what the results were. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

Today we talk about communicating with each other. Diving deep into what makes the two of you tick. Lisa Teichmiller brings us information into how SYMBIS can help you two learn more about each other and yourselves. Learn more at www.symbislovestory.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

Ladies and Gentleman, "Tip Tanya" is back!! This is her third appearance on A Wedding Podcast and this time she's talking all things wedding favors. We touched on this in previous episodes, but this episode is dedicated solely to wedding favors! In this hour-long special podcast, Tanya talks about everything she does and trends and tips she has along the way. You won't want to miss this one! Be sure to rate us 5 stars on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/katie-steffen-a-wedding-podcast/id1454692842 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/76h9t4uLZxZOGe3gUy1vLD?si=YVNCgrpiQt-GMI7IxwaiGw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

Very interesting and information-heavy this episode is! This is a topic you may not think of right away when you think of wedding planning, but it might possibly be one of the more important topics that need to be discussed prior to planning your wedding. What are your dreams and goals in life? Ones that primarily deal with the need for money? It's a discussion to be had for sure. Do you have debt? How much do you want to spend on your wedding? Have you prepared anything financially for the future? Julie walks us through so many details when it comes to the financial side of a couple's life together. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

It's a genre that's been a part of Hollywood probably forever... the wedding. Whether it's over the top extreme, such as The Hangover, or simple and realistic (with the right budget), such as Father of the Bride, wedding movies have been a hot item in the film industry for a very long time. Understandably too, because it's an experience that many people can relate to. We talk about our favorite wedding movies in this episode. We made it a little extra fun by not letting the other know what was on our list, and surprisingly, we don't have very many of the same movies! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

Have you ever been to a wedding whether it was as a bride, a wedding party or family member, or maybe just a friend, and you witnessed something happen that could have been resolved with a minor fix? Maybe it was a tear in a dress, the veil not staying in because they ran out of bobby pins, or maybe a stain? In this episode, we talk about how you can avoid or correct those costly unexpected accidents with the use of a wedding emergency kit! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

Brittany and Steve join us to talk about their wedding day. They made things official this past May (2019), and as newlyweds, they give us feedback and tips into what made their wedding day the best day of their lives. They also talk about how they met and got engaged and even though Steve claims to not be very romantic, he gives Nicholas Sparks a run for his money with his proposal story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

In this episode, we list our must play and must not play songs for wedding receptions. We all have those must-haves that we want to hear the night of our big day, but I'm sure most of us can agree that we can more easily come up with those must not play songs, am I right? Working in the wedding industry for years, we've heard songs over and over, we've seen how people react to songs, as well as participated in some of the dancing of those songs. After all these years of hearing the same songs over and over, we give our feedback into what ones we feel are the best and what ones to stay away from. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

In this episode, we dive into the world of weddings with our youngest guest to date as well as the newest to the industry. What a fun episode it was as we discussed wedding video with someone who has a fresh set of eyes and mind entering the wedding field. Riley talks about trends that he's seeing that are up and coming as well as what he brings to the table for couples wanting a wedding video. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

Brianne runs an event planning and coordinating service called Blushed. Event + Design Co. She brings a fresh creative outlook on all things event planning and design. If you are not following her facebook page, you're going to want to do that right now. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/blushedeventanddesignco. You'll find so much inspiration and you'll want her at your next event for sure! On this episode, we talk all things wedding (and other event) planning and coordinating. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

This episode has been one in the works for a while. It wouldn't be a wedding podcast without talking about flowers, right? Shelby is with a flower shop in Effingham, IL called Burkland's Florists & Gifts. She brings a lot of knowledge, creativity, and tons of tips when it comes to your wedding day flowers. If you are in the process of planning your wedding or think that the day will be coming soon, you'll definitely want to check this episode out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

Tanya Pedersen is back! Our first reoccurring guest, and we couldn't be more excited. If you listened to episode 2, you'll know that Tanya earned the nickname "Tip Tanya" because she brought it that episode, there were so many tips in regards to wedding stationery and favors. Now she's back to talk about all things invitations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

This is a fun one! We have a married couple on the show with us today. Kayla and Jeff talk about their experience with planning the wedding, what they liked or didn't like, as well as giving us the inside scoop to how they met and got engaged. More importantly, they brought up some pretty great points for other engaged couples when it comes to planning your wedding. This is one episode you won't want to miss. We had a ton of fun with them and have decided to make this a regular thing! Not only was it enjoyable, but it's jam-packed with great information. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support