The Wedding Whisperer Podcast

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!

Picking your reception playlist

Matt Gwynn, owner and lead DJ with Riptide Productions based in Lexington, KY shares how he matches his couples to the best DJ and how to plan their reception. Matt also touches on trends that are on their way out and new trends that have started in the past few years!

Don’t forget to book the wedding officiant!

Liz Arena, with Happily Ever, Arena sits down with us to share what credentials your officiant must have to marry you in the state of Kentucky, the process of getting a marriage license, how much you should budget for an officiant and more!

Hear from an April 2023 Lexington, KY Bride

You’ve heard from Dani with First Dance Lexington as a wedding vendor, but this episode you’ll get the opportunity to hear about her as an April 2023 bride! She shares if she stuck to her budget and several unique things they did for their wedding day, including the flower girl passing out chocolate and a final last dance.

Unveiling the Magic: Behind the Scenes with Simply Love Studio

Simply Love Studio is Kentucky’s only wedding resource center, based in Lexington, KY. Owner and Wedding Concierge Sarah Burton has been in the wedding industry for 15 years. Simply Love Studio is funded by local wedding vendors to help couples plan for free. On this episode you will hear about Sarah’s background and the the history behind Simply Love Studio. Followed by how a full service wedding planning, month of coordinator and wedding concierge are different and how to find the best one for you!

Wedding Hair & Makeup

Evan Barnett, licensed cosmetologist and owner of Evanlution Salon in Frankfort, KY, travels throughout Kentucky providing on-site hair and makeup services for weddings and special events. Hear why using a seasoned stylist for your wedding day is important on this episode.

Wedding Food Trucks

Beth Campbell Richardson, owner of Spotz Gelato, shares how they started as a food truck and now have 6 store fronts throughout central Kentucky. We talk about the most popular gelato flavors, ways to incorporate gelato on your wedding day, and things you need to consider when having a food truck at your wedding.

Things to know before hiring a wedding DJ

Jason Henninger, Owner of Kentucky Pro DJ based in Richmond, KY has backups for his backups on wedding days! Jason shares the difference between a DJ and MC, how far in advance to book a wedding DJ, how long a traditional reception lasts and even why there’s a price gap in DJs in our area and what you need to know before booking.
Listen to learn more about:
01:04: How did Jason become a wedding DJ?
01:30: Jason talks about how his business, Kentucky Pro DJ, got started
02:24: The professionalism of DJs at Kentucky Pro DJ
03:27: What’s the difference between a DJ and MC?
04:48: How does your pricing work for reception, cocktail hour, and ceremonie setups?
06:23: Providing equipment for officiants, readers, or live musicians
07:59: Make sure to have backup equipment to protect against malfunctions
10:12: Ideal time frame to book a wedding DJ
12:06: The Price difference in DJs – from hobbyists to professionals
14:19: Professional at Kentucky Pro DJ extends to their attire
15:21: Having a clean setup
17:02: The standard timeframe for booking a DJ for the reception
18:38: What else do you offer couples besides DJing?
19:42: You need a contract with your DJ. What needs to be in it?
21:36: Jason’s advice for enjoying your reception
 
Connect with Jason at Kentucky Pro DJ:
Website:  www.kyprodj.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyprodj/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KentuckyProDJ/Telephone: 859-200-5156
 
Connect with Sarah:
Website:  www.simplylovestudio.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplylovestudioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplylovestudioPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SimplyLoveLex/
How to work together:
If you’re a bride or couple in the Lexington, Kentucky area who feels overwhelmed when it comes to preparing for your wedding, Simply Love Studio is here for you! Simply Love Studio is a free resource for couples at any stage of their wedding planning process and is funded by Lexington’s most preferred wedding vendors. Make an appointment in person or online with me, Sarah, today with my link!

Wedding Videography 101

Kelliejoy Films is a Kentucky based wedding videographer that puts her heart and soul into every wedding she films. From start to finish, you work with Kellie herself on your wedding video. Hear how photography and videography are different, what you can expect to spend on a wedding video in Kentucky, and how long a normal wedding video takes to edit!

Custom Wedding Dress from Renee’s Bridal

Renee’s Bridal based in Mt. Sterling, KY has been featured on numerous Reality TV shows including 19 Kids and Counting, Counting On, Bringing Up Bates and Renee’s Bridal Takeover. Renee shares the process for designing a custom wedding gown, how much you can expect to spend and how the options are endless.

Sweating For the Wedding

Hear from Josh Bowen, owner of Aspire Fitness, a personal training boutique in Lexington, KY. With more than 15 years of fitness industry experience, Josh shares do’s and don’ts for brides when it comes to working out and nutrition during the wedding planning process.

Honeymoon Planning in 2023

Jessie Ladipo, owner of Trips to Cherish talks about how travel has changed since the pandemic, booking vacations much further in advance and the most popular honeymoon destinations of 2023.

Destination Engagement Photos

Veronica Sparrow with Veronica Sparrow Photography shares about a recent destination engagement session she shot and why this is the new thing going forward in photography!

Wedding Flowers, Design, Planning, & Coordinating in One Place

Meet Bryan Kidd, Co-Owner of Added Touch based in Richmond, KY. Added Touch is a full service floral and design company. In addition to florals they offer planning and coordinating. On this episode Bryan talks all things florals, including what he did recently for his own wedding and how silks can actually help your floral budget.

City Barbeque for Your Wedding Catering Solutions

Meet Antonia Hansford, Wedding Coordinator for City Barbeque, serving the Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky markets! Antonia shares that City Barbeque is more than just a restaurant and how they can make your wedding catering process seamless.