The Wedding Whisperer Podcast

How Wedding Tastings Really Work

We always see wedding food tastings in TV shows and movies and they look so fun, but how do wedding tastings work for Lexington, KY caterers/weddings? On this episode, you’ll hear from some of Lexington’s most well-known caterers on the tasting process for their business. Every catering company has a different way of doing it!

Expectations of your Wedding Planner

Candice Ford, owner of Candice Ford Event Design, touches on the difference between hiring a full-service planner versus a month of coordinator. Candice shares her thoughts on the percentage of budget you should spend on a planner and how the type of venue can also determine the type of planner you need. Plus, she touches on local trends, expectations of the coordinator they day of, wedding insurance, rentals and more!

For Women Ready to Celebrate Their Stories

Michelle Franzetti with Franzetti Photography based in Lexington, KY is not only a wedding photographer, but boudoir photographer! In this episode Michelle shares how she got into boudoir photography to it becoming her purpose in life. Your boudoir experience with Franzetti Photography begins before you even step foot in the studio. She is going to make sure you feel prepared to pick out the perfect wardrobe pieces, feel physically ready and emotionally hyped for your big day! Once you arrive, you’ll start hair and makeup, visit the studio wardrobe available for use, and you’ll have Michelle for step-by-step guidance for posing and nailing those perfect facial expressions!

How to make your money work for you!

We chat with Nicole Stork-Hestad, Money Coach with NSH Money Coaching on this episode of The Wedding Whisperer Podcast. Nicole is based in Lexington, Kentucky, but helps couples all over to manage their money. She shares some tips for saving money during the wedding planning process and how to make your wedding registry work for you!

Buying a home while planning a wedding!

Nick Ratliff with Nick Ratliff Realty Team is one of Lexington, Kentucky’s most well-known, veteran realtors. On this episode we talk about the housing marketing in Lexington in 2023 and the best time to buy a house during the wedding planning process.

Hotel Room Blocks – Do you need them?

Abby Wise, Wedding Sales Manager at Hilton Lexington/Downtown in Lexington, KY sheds some light into what a hotel room block is for weddings and when you need one. We also talk about the most expensive months to book a hotel room in Lexington and why.

Tips for Wedding Reception Photos

Michelle Franzetti, owner of Franzetti Photography based in Lexington, KY shares tips for great reception photos! Many couples prioritize photography so it’s important to capture the entire day perfectly.

Live String Musicians for Wedding Days

Alison Suell, Owner and Violist of Electria, based in Louisville, KY shares how her company can provide musicians for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Electria is also Kentucky's first and only electric string ensemble (and amongst only a handful in the United States), Electria's Electric String Trio fuses traditionally classical instruments with contemporary music and backtracks, setting their sound apart from any acoustic ensemble you will find!
 
With their ever growing music list, they cater to a wide range of styles and genres so as to enchant your guests of all ages. Tune in to learn more about what Electria can do for your wedding day!