This episode is a follow-up to episode 7 where Genevieve talked with Alyssa about her upcoming wedding. This time both Pete and Alyssa discuss how their big day went.
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Northeast Ohio Wedding Show
Listen in as the owners of 2nd Mile Productions, Genevieve Nisly Photography and Always Eventful event planing discuss their experiences working in Northeast Ohio. Their aim is simply to help brides navigate the minefield of planning a wedding in the area and provide new perspectives, ideas and solutions to help make the day amazing.
In this episode Brian, James, and Genevieve discuss “Trash The Dress”. What is it? Why would you want to do it?
Jeremy and Jennifer sat down with Brian and Susy after their Trash The Dress session to share some insights on their experience.
A HUGE thank you to Neil Leeson for the stunning bouquet. Thank you Neil!!
Jeremy & Jennifer’s Trash The Dress Photos
Jeremy & Jennifer’s Trash The Dress Video
This week we premiere a new segment that you will be hearing on a regular basis. “Real Weddings” is a discussion with a bride and groom about their big day and the planning that is going into it.
This week Genevieve talks to Alyssa about her upcoming wedding. They discuss the engagement, the colors, and her favorite vendors.
The vendors that Alyssa mentioned during the show were:
- Photography: Genevieve Nisly Photography - of course!
- Invitations: Simple Persuasions
- Reception: Walden Country Inn & Stables
- Cake: Kathy’s Cakery - (330) 703-0101
On this weeks show we discuss tips for making you photos and video the best that they can be. We didn’t have a particular order during the show since we were merging several lists so I decided to make a nice and neat list that you find below.
Before the Day:
- Get plenty of sleep
- Stay hydrated on the wedding day and the week before
- Test your make up in photos
- Secure permission from the locations where you want photos and video
- Plan extra time for travel between locations
During the Day:
- NO GUM! Get mints for everyone!
- Face powder and blotting cloths are your friends
- Smile: Don’t just smile when a formal photo is being taken
During and After the Ceremony:
- See each other before the ceremony
- Clear everyone out from behind the bride when she is coming down the aisle
- Walk down the aisle slowly… enjoy the moment!
- Have formal “Shot List” for your photographer and assign someone from the family to help organize people
- Skip the park: Ask your photographer for alternate locations
During the Reception:
- Work with your photographer and videographer on the lighting for your reception
- Clear the reception hall 10 minutes before your guests enter
- First Dance: Don’t choreograph a dance unless you completely comfortable with it
- Don’t talk about anything else except for each other during the first dance
In this episode, I (Brian) sit down with Jerry Bruno and Scott Jones of Jerry Bruno Productions to discuss the differences between hiring a band vs a DJ for the entertainment at your wedding reception.
We discuss the pro and cons of each, the price difference, and how to audition a band.
Leave a comment if you have any questions for Jerry or Scott, or if you just want to say hi!
Wedding Reviews: Horse Farm Wedding, Guy’s Party Centre, Cheesecake & Cheesecake, And More Cake
Ask An Expert: Wedding Myths Quiz Part 2
Main Feature: How To Find A Vendor. We discuss the places to look and what to look for when searching for the vendors for your wedding.
Leave us a comment. Ask us some questions for the “Ask An Expert” section of the show.
I found this interesting post on the NPR site and I thought I would pass it along. There is a 6 minute audio file that gives a good explanation and good tips.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12348752
In the news: Showing up a year early, Green Weddings, 38,000 7-7-7 Weddings
Ask An Expert: Wedding Myths Quiz Part 1
Main Feature: So you’re engaged. You’ve gone out and bought all the magazines you could find. Now what? We talk about the first steps to your wedding planning. We also go on a tangent about strapless dresses.
Sinatra Guy: Michael Sonata
Be sure to leave us a comment and tell us what you would like to hear about, what you like about the show, and how you are spreading the word.
Found an article I thought I would post about bridal makeup tips for your wedding day.
People say that the bride is the center of a wedding’s attention. When someone is watching you, you always want to look your best. With the aid of makeup artists, your bridal makeup can be the perfect one.
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=32427
In the news: Target selling wedding dresses, Trash The Dress, iPod vs. DJs.
Main Feature: Top 5 (or 7) Wedding Day Mistakes
- Hiring incompetent vendors or allowing family members to do what you should hire a pro to do.
- Not planning enough time - not allowing time for travel, makeup touchups, etc…
- Improper food and beverage choices - Not drinking enough or drinking to much of one thing (alcohal)
- Attire - Trying on the dress, proper shoes, picking up the tux the night before. And don’t worry about your dress getting dirty.
- Not giving clear instructions or requests to the DJ’s/Musicians
- Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff - Put someone else in charge of taking care of the details. Don’t worry about every detail instead of enjoying the day.