The Wedding Whisperer Podcast

March Madness Favorite Wedding Movie Winner: The Proposal

March Madness is always a big deal in Kentucky! This year we did a bracket challenge with the most popular 32 wedding movies to narrow it down to everyone’s favorite movie. My personal favorite, The Proposal won! Hear Kali from Foodies Reviewing Movies Podcast and myself break down the movie and ways the movie relates to trends today!  

Downtown Lexington KY Wedding Venue: Manchester Music Hall

Manchester Musical Hall located in The Distillery District in Lexington, KY is widely known as a concert venue, but did you know you can also get married there? MHH is flexible in layout; industrial, yet polished for weddings and events or every size, with a built in stage for your band or DJ. Whittney Johnson, General Manager shares the history behind Manchester Music Hall, wedding and event info as well as what’s new in The Distillery District.

Skincare prep for your wedding day

Trish Allen, owner of Image Insight, based in Lexington, KY earned her BSN, RN from the University of Florida and worked as a nurse before relocating to Kentucky and going through an Aesthetics program. Trish’s business, Image Insight, focuses on overall skincare for your everyday life, as well as preparing for special occasions like weddings. We dive into the types of skin care options available now and when to start preparing your skin for your wedding day!

Real talk from a wedding planner

Alainna Lantz, owner of Perfect Timing Weddings & Events based in Lexington, KY is a former Venue Coordinator at Castle & Key Distillery and The Kentucky Castle. She had first-hand experience with hundreds of weddings in all budget ranges before starting her own company. Her main focus now is partial planning and month of coordinating to help the couple with the day of logistics. On this episode she shares ways to not overspend and why it’s important to hire a coordinator, even if it is someone newer to the industry.

New Wedding Venue near Downtown Lexington: Harper Hall

Harper Hall, located on Upper Street in Downtown Lexington has quickly become one of the most popular wedding and event venues in the area. With its blank canvas, two-story building and open catering policy it’s easy to see why it’s so popular. Hear from Venue Director Jamie Cawood and Director of Operations Lindsie McComas about how their venue works and what other event spaces they have available for your wedding weekend!

Chiropractic care during wedding planning

Dr. Rebecca Skiljan with Arena Chiropractic based in Lexington, KY shares the educational background into becoming a Chiropractor. Often times couples will have additional stress and pain during the wedding planning process and will seek treatment from a chiropractor. It is a profession that emphasizes the body’s ability to heal itself with the help of specific hands-on manipulations from a trained medical professional.

A look back at the wedding a year later

Dr. Rebecca Skiljan takes a look back at her September 2022 wedding day in Lexington, KY to reminisce about it! We talk about the non-traditional order of her booking of vendors, based on her priorities for the wedding day, if she stayed on budget and she shares advice for current couples!

Wedding Cake Basics

Tinker’s Cake Shop based in Lexington, KY is an award-winning bakery, known for their made-from-scratch wedding cakes. In this episode we discuss the difference in buttercream and fondant icing, cake trends, most popular flavors, groom’s cakes, pricing and tastings.

Hear from a Mother of Two 2023 Brides

Trish Allen, local Lexington, KY business owner shares her experience of being the mother of two 2023 brides. One wedding was in April and one is coming in November. She shares how they did on budget, her experience buying a dress and what she will be changing for the fall wedding.

Suits, Tuxedos and Bridal Party Attire

Geno’s Formal Affair is based in Lexington, Kentucky but services men’s stores throughout the United States. Carrie Thomas, District Manager shares trends in suits, tuxedos and bridesmaid attire, what to do if your bridal party member is out of town and needs to be sized and when to get measured for your wedding.

Is attending a Wedding Show worth it?

Bridal Bliss Classic is Lexington, KY’s largest bridal show, hosted each August and January with more than 75 wedding vendors participating. Hear from Show Producer Shannon Christie about what you can expect from attending a bridal show and how to prepare for one.

Budget friendly Kentucky Wedding Venue

In addition to three beautiful chapels, a reception hall, catering, and overnight accommodations all in one convenient location, Weddings at Asbury, located in Wilmore, KY has the tools and expertise to help you bring your dream wedding to life, on a budget!

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!

Boudoir photography before your wedding!

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!